Artfish 42 Gallery in Milford to host opening reception Thursday

Opening reception for Patrick Cox a.k.a. MR. PJC. His pop culture portraits will be on display through Aug. 29.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to hold luau for kids

Library Luau
Plumb Memorial Library
65 Wooster St., Shelton
Aug. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Aloha! 

Join Miss Maura Aug. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in your best island attire (Hawaiian shirts, flip flops, beach hats, sundresses, shades) for this Hawaiian party. 

There will be a story, lei making, dancing the limbo, and all participants will enjoy an island snack.

Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration.
Registration required for children 0-9 years old.

Registration required at 203-924-1580 or online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm…

This information is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia Public Schools to participate in school lunch program

ANSONIA - Ansonia Public Schools is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of the National School Lunch Program for school year 2019-20. 

Under the CEP provision, participating districts and schools provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at all times. 
Parents and guardians no longer are required to complete household income applications to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals at schools participating in the CEP.

All students enrolled in the following schools will receive meals through the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program at no charge. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge to all students who attend the following schools: Ansonia High School, Ansonia Middle School, Prendergast School, and Mead School. In addition, lunch will be provided at no charge to all students who attend Assumption School in Ansonia and St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby.

For additional information contact Joe Gonzalez, Interim Food Service Director, Ansonia High School, 20 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia; Jgonzalez@ansonia.org or 203-736-5009.   

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. 

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form  (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. 
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. 
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or 

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


*This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.

Save the date: Ansonia to hold household hazardous waste collection

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' salutes Derby native Harold Yudkin

Harold B. Yudkin

Turnback Tuesday salutes a man whose love of history will always be remembered at the Derby Public Library. 
Harold B. Yudkin was born and raised in Derby. 
After graduating high school in 1928, he later enlisted into the Army Air Corps and served during WWII. 
After passing the CT Bar in 1938, Harold was a successful lawyer for 60+ years. Upon his retirement, Yudkin turned his attention to history by writing and giving lectures at the Derby Public Library. 
In 2006, Selma Yudkin donated money to the Library in memory of her husband. 
And thanks to the Harold B. Yudkin Historic Fund, the Library is able to preserve the many treasures here as well as those received in the future.

A big thank you goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history with the community each week. 

Jolly Beggars' concert in Derby postponed to Wednesday

The Jolly Beggars/ photo from website

A message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo: 

The Derby Summer Concert today, Aug. 13,  featuring the fabulous Irish music of the Jolly Beggars has been postponed due to the weather.

The concert will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. on the Derby Green.

Save the date: 3rd annual Communiti on tap at BAD SONS in Derby

DERBY - Valley United Way will hold its 3rd annual Communitini from 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 10 at BAD SONS Beer Co., 251 Roosevelt Drive. 

Local restaurants create signature martinis and hors d’oeuvres for guests to taste and rate.
The guests have a chance to vote for their favorite pairing and the restaurant with the most votes wins an award.

To view 2017 and 2018 photos visit: https://valleyunitedway.org/photo-gallery/

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers 12-week Wellness for Life program

Griffin Hospital is offering its 12-week Wellness for Life program starting Sept. 10./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The start of school is right around the corner and Griffin Hospital is helping individuals learn how to live a healthier life this fall with its Wellness for Life program.

Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases. 

According to a report by the US Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health.

Starting Sept.10 from 6-8:30 p.m., the program offers a custom fitness evaluation, individual nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars so participants can make a commitment to a healthier life. 

Each participant also receives a Fitbit, which helps track participants’ activity, sleep patterns and food intake.

“Making changes for a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy – it requires one-on-one guidance and on-going support,” said Wellness for Life Program Director Eunice Lisk. “This program helps people assess their lifestyle, provides them with a personalized plan to increase vitality and gives one-on-one and group support every step of the way to better health.”

Wellness for Life focuses on hands-on learning, featuring an activity monitor, health coaching, and weekly group sessions to establish healthy weight control, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, better sleep and energy, and increased personal strength and resilience.

Since its start in 2015, Wellness for Life participants have seen significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure, and the program has received high satisfaction scores from participants in meeting expectations and for presentations by the expert speakers.

Wellness for Life meets at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call Amanda Fowler, 203-732-1369 to register.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show Spider-Man movie

Spider-Man Into the Spider Verse

SHELTON - Enjoy a family film Aug. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Plumb Memorial Library as we watch "Spider-Man Into the Spider Verse," an animated, action-packed fantasy! 

Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to together stop a threat from all of their realities! 

Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration.

Snacks and water are provided. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

All ages welcome to register. Register by calling 203-924-1580 or online
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=369614&PK