Friday, February 3, 2017

Lawmakers to meet with constituents at coffee hour in Derby



Learn resume writing, take in a movie at Derby Public Library


DERBY - The Derby Public Library offers Resume “Right”-ing Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
During these sessions, participants are welcome to either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.  
Often a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.

The next class will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 1. 
Registration is not required.  

Movie matinees
DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.
Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Light snacks will be provided.  
Registration is requested.  

For a list of featured films or for information on any programs stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


      This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Participants, sponsors sought for 29th annual Bowl-2-Benefit in Milford


MILFORD - The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare, is looking for bowlers and sponsors to participate in the 29th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit March 11 at AMF Lanes, 1717 Boston Post Road.  

All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout the Greater New Haven, Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Shoreline communities.  
UCDVS provides free emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support and other crucial services.

The Bowl-2-Benefit, one of the largest fundraising events of its kind in the state, attracts more than 1,500 community members.  
Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of four-five, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.  
Bowlers pay a minimal $5 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts.  Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, an event T-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink, and a chance to win prizes.  
The event is ideal for clubs, schools, organizations, corporations and families. 

The Bowl-2-Benefit offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $100. Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,500 participants as well as additional exposure online.  T-shirt sponsors receive continued exposure with their logo printed on the event tee that is distributed to all bowlers.  T-shirt level sponsorships start at just $500. 

Last year, the Bowl-2-Benefit raised more than $80,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd.  

The 29th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund. Media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WPLR 99.1-FM, and Star 99.9-FM.  Anyone interested in receiving more information about, or participating in the Bowl-2-Benefit, should call Joy DeMarchis, 203-736-2601, ext. 1856 or visit www.bhcare.org.  
Deadline for bowler registration is March 1.


BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities.  
For more information, visit www.bhcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Wear red today to promote heart health, raise awareness of disease

Today, Feb. 3, is National Wear Red Day.

February is American Heart Month. 

The American Heart Association urges everyone to wear red today to help raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and ways to prevent it.