Thursday, January 18, 2018

'Singing, Dancing, and Laughing Through Life' at Center Stage in Shelton


Photo from Facebook event page.

SHELTON - Mia Scarpa and James DuChateau to star in 'Singing, Dancing, and Laughing Through Life' cabaret this month at Center Stage Theatre. 


Both professional performers, Scarpa recently appeared in 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Music Theatre of CT in Norwalk, and DuChateau performed in 'La Cage Aux Folles' at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in New Jersey.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27. The theater is at 54 Grove St.
The show is cabaret-style and patrons bring their own refreshments. 
Tickets are $15 a person. Please call 203-225-6079 or visit the Center Stage Box Office for tickets.



*Sharing this information from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: On searching for a wintry photo

and finding one in Derby.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to take part in A Day of Giving


DERBY - St. Mary-St.Michael School is pleased to participate in the online giving campaign: 
Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. It is scheduled for Jan. 30-31.

This is a time for individuals to give to their local Catholic school. By leveraging social media, this national day of philanthropy and camaraderie will invite all people, across the country, who have been impacted by Catholic school education in ways big and small to financially donate at a local level.
Support St. Mary-St. Michael School and share with friends and alumni!
The link below will take you to the page where you can make a donation online beginning Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. 

https://stmarystmichaelct.giving.factsmgt.com/public/appeal/ncea/11439/5720



*Sharing from a Facebook event page.

Valley musical duo to donate portion of CD proceeds to local nonprofit

Charity helps those suffering from depression, addiction
In December Passing Strange, a band featuring Anthony Paolucci and Seymour resident Kate Mirabella, released an album, The Water and the Woods

You can read a story in Voices about the musical duo here.


*Sharing this information from the Facebook page of Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts. The CD is available for purchase at the shop, 36 Bank St., Seymour.


Naugatuck Valley Health District offers free radon test kits to homeowners

Did you know that radon levels can vary greatly from home to home? 
The only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test it. Testing is easy and there are simple solutions to radon problems in homes.

The Naugatuck Valley Health District has free home test kits available.
Call Ali to get yours today. 203-881-3255.

Learn more about radon by downloading the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Citizen’s Guide to Radon:
The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon here: http://bit.ly/2hZsNG1

*Information shared from the Naugatuck Valley Health District Facebook page.  

Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby hosts monthly game night for youth


DERBY - Game On is a free game night hosted at Walnut Hill Community Church for youth in sixth grade and above. 
It is held on the third Friday of each month during the school year. 
The church is at the corner of Smith and Ninth Streets. 

Youths can enjoy video games like Mario Kart and Wii Sports on different Wii consoles, table games such as pool, ping pong, foosball, and air hockey as well as a wide range of card, board, and skill-based games. 
Light refreshments will be served. 



Students are asked to provide emergency contact information when they come to play.
Come join us for a fun night and bring a friend! 


Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event ends at 
8:30 p.m. 
Students can be picked up by parents at any time.

parents at any time. 


Parking is available off of Smith Street, behind 
the church.



*Information shared from the church website.