Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Registration open for Thanksgiving Day 5K in Shelton, Derby


The Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race offers a great, early morning run through the historic downtowns of Shelton and Derby. The race is finished in plenty of time to get to the annual Shelton-Derby football game, then on to your Thanksgiving Day celebrations. 
This popular race has become a noted and looked for Valley event every Thanksgiving and sells out quickly. 
The race has become so successful that the number of timed runners has been increased several times, and is now limited to 800. Registration closes as soon as that limit is reached, and no registrations are taken on race day. 
Awards are presented to the first place male and female runners overall, and the top three male and female finishers in each division. Special awards go to the top three male and female runners in the High School Division. 
Fast Track Timing LLC provides Disposable Bib Chip Technology. Race results are available almost instantaneously with their mobile app for IOS devices. 
High-quality shirts are provided to all registrants, as well as great "goody bags" for the first 500 registered runners. 
The Farmer's Market on Canal Street and the spacious Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Pavilion in Veteran's Park serve as race headquarters wth plenty of delicious refreshments available before and after the race. 
We hope you'll be joining us this year, but don't delay - click here to reach the registration link to secure your spot! 


*Information shared from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley website.


Recuperation journey: What's it all about, Ralphie?


What it's all about is he got on his brand new wheelchair Monday for the first time because someone was here to help him. Yay! 
He's back on the old one today. 


'Turnback Tuesday' features Actor's Colony Inn in Seymour


This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features an old postcard of Actors' Colony Inn on Route 34 in Seymour. 
The Inn was THE hot spot in the 1960s where entertainment legends like Tony Bennett, Frankie Avalon, and Tom Jones performed. Later it became a popular catering hall for sports banquets and family gatherings.


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

Construction continues at Ryan Field in Derby

'Busy Beavers' seen at the Ryan Sports Complex in Derby as work continues this morning on the DeFilippo Field astro turf conversion. 
The complex can still be identified by the Press Box to the right and the "Fieldhouse" still standing on the left.

Photo by Derby resident Markanthony Izzo is used with permission.

Check out 'Rocks in Space' at Ansonia Nature Center

Perseid Meteor Showers 
ANSONIA - Come to Ansonia’s darkest location at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 for some unusual night sky viewing with Bob Carruthers and the New Haven Astronomical Society. 

In addition to a chance to see the annual meteor showers, there will be a short talk about meteorites. You will get to view and touch meteorites from around the world. 

This night will be the peak of the showers! 
No need to bring anything except warm clothing and a chair. 
Telescopes and binoculars are not necessary. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free.
The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Road. 


This is shared from the Nature Center's Facebook page.

Newsletter: Demolition in Derby, Army band rocks Ansonia, more


Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter includes economic progress in Derby, Army band rocks Ansonia, car show in Oxford, and more.

Thanks for reading!

Patti and Ralph