Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Shelton Democrats to sponsor conversation at Plumb Memorial Library

SHELTON - Shelton Democrats are sponsoring a series of Community Conversations as part of their commitment to educate and engage the community on issues that matter most to residents on a local, state, and national level.

The first Community Conversation will be 'Building a Community of Respect: Why Words Still Matter,' presented in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League at 6:30 p.m. March 20 at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St. 

This conversation will take an important look at the rise of hate speech, intolerance, and the role community organizations and citizens play in standing together against hate. 
This conversation will feature a panel of speakers including Steve Ginsburg, Director of the Anti-Defamation League;  Shawn Sequeira, Acting Chief of Shelton Police; Christopher Clouet, Superintendent of Shelton Public Schools; and the Rev. Lucille Fritz, Pastor, Huntington Congregational Church.
David Gioiello, Chairman of the Shelton Democrats said,  "Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in this free event, and we look forward to beginning the Community Conversation series." 


This is a press release from Jimmy Tickey.

American Red Cross offers safety steps to protect home against fire


Register for a home visit online or call the toll-free number.


*Sharing this from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Local lawmaker appears on Access TV show in Hartford


State Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, left, recently taped his first edition of “The Senate Reports with Sen. George S. Logan” at the Hartford-based AccessTV.org studio with Access TV videographer J. Stan McCauley.  
In the show’s debut, Logan, a freshman legislator, discusses the reasons why he was inspired to run for public office and his efforts to improve the quality of life for everyone in Connecticut.  

The show can be viewed at www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com and www.accesstv.org/ch-22.  

Logan represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck and Woodbridge. He can be reached at 800-842-1421 and at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov.   



This is a press release from Logan's office.

Geese, gulls enjoy afternoon on Pickett's Pond in Derby




DERBY - These birds were taking advantage of the spring-like temperatures Wednesday at Pickett's Pond in Osbornedale State Park.

They seemed to have chosen specific sides of the pond, and were keeping their distance from each other. All were facing the same direction toward the sun.
Unfortunately I couldn't get all of them in the same frame. That would require a wide-angle lens and "fancier" equipment.

Derby Public Library to start 12th season of Sports Talks April 6


DERBY - The Derby Public Library will begin its 12th season of Sports Talks at 10 a.m. April 6.  
These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season.  

They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant Rich Marazzi of Ansonia.  

Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more.  
All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers.  

No registration is necessary.  

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. 

Food drive results show Valley has a heart























Saturday's 15th annual Valley Has a Heart

food drive in numbers: 


15 years of collecting food in wintertime

3 food drive sites

6 hours standing outside

27 degrees (8 with wind chill)

2 site sponsors

2,700 wish lists printed

3 boxes of hot chocolate

10 food runners

75 volunteers

4,723 food items collected

$3,717.68 raised

7 Lower Naugatuck Valley towns served


Top site for food donations: Ansonia


Top site for monetary donations: Shelton



Thank you everybody who helped make it happen! 

From all of the volunteers who stood out in the cold 

handing out wish lists and collecting donations to the 

volunteers at Spooner House putting everything away, 

to all the people who drove donations back to Spooner 

House and to everyone who contributed to make this 

big impact!


A special shout-out goes to volunteers from these 


organizations:

Shelton High School National Honor Society

Church of the Assumption Youth Group

Holy Rosary Confirmation Class

Sound Tigers Booster Club

St. Augustine Church

Seymour United Methodist Church

Young Emerging Professionals

Shelton High School Boys Lacrosse Team

and all the families and individuals who helped out!



Every year this event truly shows us what a special and 

giving place the Lower Naugatuck Valley is and how big 

the Valley's heart is! Thank you!


Thank you to our sponsors:







Couldn't make it? We are still collecting!

Our goal was to collect 5,000 food items and $5,000 for 

our 15th year. Though we almost made it for food items 

collected (4,723 items!), we fell just shy of both our 

goals.
You can help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal by 

making a tax-deductible donation through the PayPal 

"Donate" button below or by sending a check made 

payable to Spooner House, 30 Todd Road, Shelton, 

CT, 06484. 

Our food bank operates year-round and every 

donation makes an impact. Non-perishable food items 

can be dropped off at Spooner House 24 hours a day, 7 

days a week, as well.

Donate
Your support of the Valley Food Bank at Spooner 

House helps to provide 10 days' worth of groceries to 

120-160 households in need each month.


Thank you for your generosity!





This is a press release from Spooner House.