Sketch the moon, listen to music at Ansonia Nature Center in March

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, will host a variety of activities in March.

WINTER ASTRONOMY: Lunar Sketching – March 10, 7 p.m.

Come to Ansonia’s darkest location for some fun viewing the moon with Bob Carruthers and the New Haven Astronomical Society. 

Get a chance to see the waxing gibbous moon’s surface through Bob’s TV camera and learn to sketch its craters. Bring a clipboard and pencil. 

Class size is limited to 12; please register in advance. Free.

PET LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – March 14, 1 p.m.

Losing a beloved animal can be tragic and a very emotional time for humans. There are numerous resources to turn to for the loss of a human loved one; however, there are limited options for when we lose an animal. 

Susan Wilson has created this support group for those who have lost an animal or have one in the process of moving on. Sessions are free; donations appreciated.

JOSEPH FIRECROW: Native American Flute Player – March 12, 2 p.m.

“The natural beauty of the flute evokes very powerful emotions. The traditional flute is social, not ceremonial, in nature, and should always be treated with that in mind and spirit.” Joseph FireCrow, a Grammy Award winner and renowned Native American flutist, inspires such emotions with his beautiful music. Together we will enjoy this Sunday afternoon relaxing and listening in the beauty of the Nature Center’s natural surroundings. 

Fee: $5 per person; please call to register.

SPRING EQUINOX DRUMMING – March 18, 6 p.m.

Let’s wake up the earth gently as we make music together by the fire. Dress for the outdoors. Adults and children are welcome. Bring your own drum or borrow one from us. Free, but bring a canned good for Spooner House. Please call to register.

ANIMAL TRACKS AND TRACES –  March 25, 2 p.m.

Follow the signs and tracks and become an animal detective. On our hike discover the clues of the animals that inhabit our forest and fields. We will teach you how to put together these clues to tell their story. Make a plaster cast for your own collection. Fee: $7; please register in advance. 

To register call 203-736-1053.

*** ONGOING PROGRAMS *** 

Sundays: Guided Hikes, 1 p.m.  

Thursdays: Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body, 6:30 p.m. - call Pam, 203-888-4124.

Saturdays: Creature Features, noon. 

This is a press release from Ansonia Nature Center.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers book club for adults

Sharing from the library website: 
"Adults re-read (or read for the first time) classic favorites from youth, this month Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. 
"Come debate the merits and values, share tea and snacks, drop in for a reader’s Happy Hour."

Tech Time talk offered at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library offers monthly Tech Time sessions. 

Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.  

Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing online job applications, scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.  

March sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 15 and at 10 a.m. March 16.

No registration is needed.  
For more information, 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. 

Meet local author, learn about beekeeping, watch movie at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., will host Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. March 2.  
This month’s feature film shown on blu-ray and a large screen is “Arrival,” starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.  
Free movie refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission.  

Beekeeping talk 

At 2 p.m. March 11 the Library presents a Beekeeping Talk by the Bee Lady, Catherine Wolko. All the facts you need to know about the history of honeybees in the U.S. and how to go about beekeeping yourself.  
Free raffles, and free magazines to all attending. 

Meet the Author

On March 14 at 6:30 p.m. the Library hosts Steve Reilly in a Meet the Author program.  

A Seymour resident and high school baseball coach, Reilly will discuss his new non-fiction book, “The Lord of the Infield Flies,” which highlights his coaching career beginning at age 20. This is a free program.  

For details on any program call the library, 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.