Preschoolers to enjoy music, movement at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Join us for Music and Movement with Lynn Lewis at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St. 
The hourlong program is designed for children 6 and under. 


*Shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Tweens can learn to cook lunch at Huntington Branch Library in Shelton

"Emojine" Cooking at the Library!
Huntington Branch Library, 41 Church St., Shelton

Tweens entering Grades 5-8 can learn to cook lunch during a program at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 with Shelton Library System Director Joan Stokes.

Please register by calling 203-926-0111 or register online:
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=827&Branch=Huntington+Branch+Library&EventID=346712&PK

*Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia business owner adopts a spot on busy corner

 City of Ansonia Facebook page photo

John Zaleski, left, from Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, has adopted a spot at the corner of Division Street and Wakelee Avenue in Ansonia. 
He is pictured with Mayor David S. Cassetti who launched an Adopt-A-Spot initiative in June in an effort to beautify the city. 
Several spots have already been adopted by residents and business owners.


Information shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Naugatuck Community Choir seeks new members

NAUGATUCK - The Naugatuck Community Choir, under the direction of Mark Silva, is eagerly seeking new members in all vocal sections.  

Mark Silva
Photo from website

Tenors and Basses are strongly encouraged to join. 

Come be a part of this talented group, which has been bringing beautiful music to the Naugatuck area for more than 20 years.   

Rehearsals are held 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays at Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave. First rehearsal is Sept. 10.

All interested singers are encouraged to email Kelly Tremlett, Publicity@naugatuckcommunitychoir.org.

This is a press release from the choir.

Adam's House in Shelton schedules training for volunteers

SHELTON - The staff at Adam's House, 241 Coram Ave., is seeking volunteers to become special FIGs. 
The FIGs co-lead peer support groups that Adam's House offers to children who are grieving a loved one.

This role requires a 12-hour mandatory training session and $100 to cover training materials and a background check.

Next training:

Sept. 6 from 5-8 p.m.

Sept. 7 from 5-8 p.m.

Sept. 8 from 9a.m.-3 p.m.

*Note: FIGs is an abbreviation for the term Friends in Grief. 

Adam's House is a grief education center.

'Turnback Tuesday' photo features unidentifiable item

The Derby Public Library staff says it needs help identifying this week's "Turnback Tuesday" item pictured above.
One thought is that it was possibly used to hold paper. The item is approximately 7” in length, and there are no markings or numbers on it.

Please tell us what you think. Thanks in advance.


*Thanks go out as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week.

Huntington Congregational Church to hold 6th annual antique car show

Photo of a previous show 

SHELTON - Huntington Congregational Church will host the Bruce E. Hartel Sixth Annual Memorial Antique Car Show from noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

The show will be held in the church parking lot, 19 Church St., across from the Huntington Green.  
All antique vehicles are welcome (from 1988 and prior).

All car clubs and individual owners are encouraged to attend.
People’s Choice Awards – Voting closes at 3 p.m.
Demonstrations/‘Show and Tell’ are encouraged throughout the day. 
Donations are accepted and appreciated - to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Huntington Congregational Church Bruce E. Hartel Memorial Organ Fund. 

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.  

Free parking for spectators. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

For information, contact Robin Hartel, 203-929-7689, or email carshow@huntingtonucc.org.


*Shared from a Facebook event page. 

Odyssey on tap at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange

Greek dancing is a festival highlight. / Photo from Facebook 

• ORANGE - ODYSSEY, the 38th annual festival celebrating Greek food, music, and culture, will be held from Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

The church is at 480 Racebrook Road. 

The four-day Labor Day weekend party features authentic Greek cuisine (gyro, souvlaki, moussaka, saganaki, Greek salads, meze, pastries, loukoumades, and more), live Greek music and dancing, Greek dance lessons, bustling Greek marketplace, tag sale, cooking demonstrations, raffle, church presentations and tours, kids’ activities (rides, games, magic shows) and more. 

Hours are noon-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and noon-7 p.m. Monday. 
Senior Citizens Day Friday features a 20 percent discount on meals (from noon-3 p.m. only). 
The festival is rain or shine, indoors and out.
Parking and admission are free. 
For information call 203-795-1347.


Shared from the church Facebook page.

Valley Chamber to hold Gold Seal event at Center Stage in Shelton

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• SHELTON - The 47th annual Gold Seal Awards event will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St.
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Tickets will go on sale at 11:48 a.m. Sept. 21 at http://web.greatervalleychamber.com/events/Gold-Seal-Awards-Reception-1540/details

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