Recuperation journey: Two-tone sky

No beautiful sunset today from my usual viewing spot, but I did see a two-tone sky.   

Seymour to start community garden

Sharing from the Office of the Seymour First Selectman's Facebook page:

Seymour is getting a community garden! 
We have partnered with the Valley United Way to create a community garden at the Community Center that will benefit those in our community who suffer from food scarcity. 
If you're interested in volunteering, please see the attached flyer for information. 
Also, come to our kickoff event Friday, May 4, if you're interested!

Shelton High School announces Hall of Fame inductees

SHELTON - The Shelton High School Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce its second class of selected inductees, the Class of 2018.

Eight esteemed SHS Community members were identified by the committee to be inducted at a ceremony and banquet to be held in the school’s gymnasium in September. 

The committee selected the following inaugural honorees: 

• Celeste Beattie (retired Shelton High School teacher and coach); 
• James Benanto (retired Shelton High School teacher, coach and athletic director); 
• Anthony Branca (Shelton Public Schools staff and Shelton High School coach); 
• Louis Dagostine Sr. (retired Shelton Public Schools teacher, counselor and administrator; served on several city boards and committees); 
• Raymond Gildea Sr. (retired Shelton Public Schools teacher, department chairperson, athletic director, computer center director and Finance Director); 
• Edward Marocco (retired Shelton High School teacher and coach); 
• Joseph Pagliaro Sr. (served on multiple city boards and committees); 
• Timothy J. Walsh III (retired Shelton Public Schools teacher, administrator and Shelton Board of Education member). 

The Shelton High School Hall of Fame was established as a way to recognize and honor in a permanent manner those who have excelled in their dedication to the community of Shelton High School and those who have made outstanding contributions both at Shelton High School and in the world which reflect positively upon Shelton High School.

Information regarding tickets and reservations will be forthcoming. 

For more information please contact SHS Headmaster, Dr. Beth Smith.

Recuperation journey: Bird in tree seen through window

An afternoon visitor sits in the shade. First time I've used a 'vivid warm' filter on a photo.

The Great Give to support area nonprofits starts Tuesday

The Great Give is an annual, 36-hour, online giving event to support local nonprofits. 

For more information click here.

Seymour VFW Post 12084 to host charity golf tourney in Oxford

SEYMOUR - Seymour Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12084 will host its third annual charity golf tournament May 18 at the Oxford Greens Golf Course in Oxford.

A continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., followed by an 8:30 a.m. tee-off time. 

A steak and chicken dinner will be served following the tournament. Cost is $125 per person, with proceeds to benefit veterans' causes.

Those interested in signing up or for more information can call Al Yagovane, 203-736-7981.

Derby Public Library slates discussion of novel set during WWII

DERBY - Derby Public Library has scheduled its monthly Lunchtime Book Discussion for 2:30 p.m. May 30. 
May’s featured book will be “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. 

The #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation.

“The Nightingale” tells the story of two sisters, separated by years and experience by ideals, passion, and circumstance.  

Each embarks on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France.  
This is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.

Lunchtime Book Discussions are held on the last Wednesday of the month and are free and open to the public. 

Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. 

Drop-ins are welcome; no registration is required. For more information contact the Reference Desk, 203-736-1482.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is a press release from Derby Public Library.