'Turnback Tuesday' features prominent judge in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features Judge William S. Downs, who for many years was a prominent lawyer in both Derby and Shelton. Judge Downs was born in March 16, 1857 in Derby and served as assistant clerk to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1884 and 1885 and in the same capacity for the Senate in 1886. He was also both the prosecuting attorney for the Town Court as well as judge of the City Court for the borough of Birmingham. Downs died in October 24, 1918.


Thanks go to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting local history!

Ansonia Main Street Marketplace starts at 6 p.m. today

Main St. Market in Ansonia open today despite concert postponement

Special edition newsletter features upcoming events in Ansonia

Dear readers,

Please click here to read a special edition of The Valley Voice newsletter featuring upcoming fun events in Ansonia.

Ralph is chairman of the Cultural Commission and wanted to get the word out.

Thanks,

Patti

Car show slated at Nolan Field in Ansonia

* No admission was listed; call number above for information.

Learn about bee keeping at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Meet the Bee Lady and learn the History of Bee Keeping at 6:30 p.m. July 26 at Seymour Public Library.

Have a complimentary sampling of honey and learn about the back story of bee keeping from Catherine Wolko the “Bee Lady” from The Humble Bee Honey Co.

Free giveaways and raffle will follow the lecture. 

For more information call the Library, 203-888-3099. 
The Library is at 46 Church St.



This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Nominations sought for Women Making a Difference in the Valley

DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative is seeking nominations of area women who have made positive contributions to the community to be honored at its 17th Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute Luncheon and Fundraiser.

The luncheon and fundraiser will be from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour. 

Over the past 16 years, more than 100 women from various walks of life who live or work in the Naugatuck Valley have been honored at this event.

Individuals, business leaders, and organizations are invited to submit nominations. Nominees should exemplify the multi-dimensional role women play in today's society as demonstrated by the contributions they have made to positively affect their community. 

Nominees must live or work in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, or Shelton. 

Nomination forms are available on the Valley Women’s Health Initiative page on griffinhealth.org or by contacting Dorothy Gandy at dott.g@comcast.net or 203-233-7639.
Nominations must be submitted by July 31.

Selected honorees and their nominator will attend the luncheon as guests of the Valley Women's Health Initiative. Tickets will go on sale in August.

Sponsor opportunities and congratulatory advertisements in the luncheon’s souvenir program are available. Contact Gandy at dott.g@comcast.net for information. 

Proceeds are earmarked for the Valley Breast Health Care Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by the Valley Community Foundation.

Founded in 1999 with the support and leadership of Griffin Hospital, The Valley Women’s Health Initiative is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of improving women’s health and quality of life in the Valley. 

Its primary goal is to reach out to any person who cannot afford breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging costs and enable them to receive it.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.