Wesley Village in Shelton seeks volunteers

SHELTON - Are you an active adult looking for a great way to stay busy while helping others this summer? 

Wesley Village is currently looking for active adult volunteers to share their interests and experience with residents! 

As a Wesley Village volunteer, you could: lead an arts and crafts class, play cards and games, call bingo, cook and bake, share your musical talent, lead a discussion group, share your hobbies and interests, help with clerical tasks, lead a walking group, interview residents for life stories articles, start a book club, visit with a resident one-on-one, lead a spiritual program (prayer group, bible study, hymn sing, etc.), assist with special events, or offer your time and talents in any number of ways. 

Interested adults are invited to apply. Volunteers with evening and/or weekend availability are most-needed at this time. 

If you can commit to volunteer at least two hours a month and would like more information on becoming a Wesley Village volunteer, contact Vicky Dompierre at 203-944-8279 (vdompierre@umh.org) or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. (For website visitors, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Volunteer Opportunities.) 

The Wesley Village campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. The campus is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Shelton Police retired K-9 officer passes away

Sharing from the Shelton Police Department's Facebook page:

On Tuesday, June 13, Shelton Police retired K-9 Jager passed away. 
K-9 Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. K-9 Jager was paired with his partner Detective Christopher Nugent. 
K-9 Jager was an asset to the department and assisted several local, state, and federal agencies during his career. 
K-9 Jager was an effective tool for law enforcement during major investigations in Shelton and other jurisdictions. 
K-9 Jager and his handler proved to be an effective team by combining Nugent’s law enforcement awareness and K-9 Jager’s willingness to work. 
K9 Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects. Detective Nugent and K-9 Jager were also active in the community. The pair was known to visit area schools and attend community functions and programs. 
K-9 Jager retired in 2014 and continued to live with Detective Nugent.

Derby Green Market to open for season on Sunday

Derby schedules summer concerts on the Green

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby announces honor roll

DERBY - The St. Mary-St. Michael School honor roll for the third trimester has been announced by Principal Linda T. Coppola.

Grade 4 HIGH HONORS: Josh Benedek, Evan DeLucia, Alexis Padilla.

Grade 4 HONORS: Hallie Beauton, Amelia Blicharz, Logan Bottone, Lucianna Bottone, Gianna Brancato, Britain Calvert, Kaelyn DiMartino, Roman Hescock, John Kostick, Marya Kostick, Alexandru Rusu, Reese Shuart.

Grade 5 HONORS:  Carmel Diur, Angelina McKenna.

Grade 6 HIGH HONORS: Matthew Capiral, Selena Hescock.

Grade 6 HONORS:  Nicholas Fahy, Jenna LaBranche, Leah Norton, Ariana Rodriguez

Grade 7 HIGH HONORS: Brooke Sobolisky, Emilia Wypasek

Grade 7 HONORS: Tennyson Delos, Helen Kowarik, Max Shuart

Grade 8 HIGH HONORS: Maria Ahmed Choudhry, Aryanna Ryan, Daria Wakulczk

Grade 8 HONORS: Dylan Bellinger, Bridget Calderon, Isabella Hescock, Theresa Kardos, Amber Lagoja, Cassidy McNeil

This is a press release from the school.

Seymour Pink planning 6th annual Pounding the Pavement 5K

This popular walk/run fundraiser will be held Oct. 7 in downtown Seymour. 

Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Sharing from a Facebook event page:

"Welcome to our 6th Annual POUNDING the PAVEMENT for PINK 5K. 
"Again this year we will have a Kids Run that begins at approximately 8:10 a.m. and the 5K RUN/WALK at 9 a.m.
The registration link will go live on July 1 at 7 a.m....more details to follow...but SAVE THE DATE! 


"Last year's registration closed at 2400 runners/walkers. This year we will close it off at 2500....this race fills up rather quickly so once we go live, do not hesitate....Thank you for all of your support!"

See you there!

Valley Shakespeare Festival to stage 'Twelfth Night' at park in Shelton

Sharing from Facebook event page:

"In our 5th YEAR, presenting FREE SHAKESPEARE in the PARK, we bring you a comedy of twins, love, a few pranksters and a night of laughter and song! Park opens at 6 pm, with performance starting at 8 pm!"

Newsletter features comedy in Seymour, Ansonia summer concert schedule

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice features my take on a play staged last weekend in Seymour by the Sterling Lion Theater Company, the Housy River Duck Race, and more.

Please click here to read all about it.

~ Patti