Ansonia posts map of local restaurants for 'Paint the Town Purple'

*From the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"Updated list of Dining Destinations in Ansonia. A helpful tool for support of Alzheimer's during "Paint the Town Purple," June 14th through June 21st. Print and pass along or share. The more the merrier."

Please click here for info about Paint the Town Purple.

Pine Rock Park Volunteer Fire Company 4 in Shelton to hold tag sale

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer tips on diabetes management in summer

Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk June 11 on tips to manage diabetes./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations with tips on managing diabetes throughout summer June 11 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the hospital.

Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will host “Managing Your Diabetes Throughout the Summer,” an open discussion of what individuals with diabetes need to know for summer, including choosing wisely at barbeques and parties, healthier recipes and food swaps, skin care, travel tips, and emergency preparedness.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

No registration is required. 

For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Seymour Public Library to host craft sessions for Father's Day gifts

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will hold a drop-in craft table from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 and 15 for children to create Father's Day gifts.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Rochelle to meet constituents at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

Riverwalk Circuit Training to host fundraiser for Team Seymour Pink