Ansonia Police: No new information in missing child case

Email message from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch:
"We have no new information to release at this time, we are continuing to follow up on potential leads in locating Venessa Morales and are in the process of positively identifying the deceased white female found inside 6 ½ Myrtle Avenue. A press conference is scheduled for 5 p.m. (today, Wednesday) at Ansonia City Hall."

'Turnback Tuesday' features classic cars parked in Derby

Turnback Tuesday highlights the classics ... classic cars that is. 
These beauties were shown parked in front of Griffin Hospital in Derby. 
Going from left to right, the blue one parked behind the bush is the ever-popular VW Bug. The turquoise car is a '55 Dodge. Next, the black and white one is either a '57 or '58 Packard/Studebaker, which has features from both vehicles since the two companies merged in '57. 
The blue and white one is a '55 Chevy, the orange and black one is a '56 Pontiac and last, but not least, the yellow one is a '53 Pontiac. 
Thanks to Pete Seaholm for his auto expertise.

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

Oxford Parks and Rec to host A Victorian Christmas at Town Hall Friday

Seymour Public Library accepting food donations to pay fines

The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.

Happening today! Drive to collect children's coats at Caloroso in Shelton

SHELTON - The Valley United Way’s Young Professional Advisory Committee will host a coat drive at Caloroso, 100 Center St., today.
Help us collect coats and winter gear for our neighbors in need!

This event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run through 7:30 p.m. in the ‘Cove’, event space.
Tickets are $15 at the door.
Brick-oven pizza, salad, and soft drinks will be provided, cash bar available.
Proceeds from the event will buy coats for kids!

All donations will be delivered to John G. Prendergast and John C. Mead elementary schools in Ansonia immediately following the event and will be put to good use in helping students in our community.

Our goal is to collect 25 coats before and during the event!
Children we’re supporting are in need of the following items:
•Winter Coat/Jacket
•Gloves
•Hats
•Scarves
Bring new or gently used items to the event.

This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Theatre in Shelton to present 'A Center Stage Christmas'

SHELTON - In a diner on Christmas Eve, a group of strangers gets stranded in a snowstorm. Throughout the evening, they overcome their disappointments and come to understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Come experience A Center Stage Christmas, a feel good show that will spark your holiday spirit.
It's a nostalgic celebration of the holiday season filled with songs and skits that warm the heart.

The performance schedule is: 8 p.m. Dec. 6; 8 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 p.m. Dec. 8; 8 p.m. Dec. 13; 8 p.m. Dec. 14; 2 p.m. Dec. 15; 7 p.m. Dec. 19; 8 p.m. Dec. 20; 8 p.m. Dec. 21; 2 p.m. Dec. 22.

In the spirit of giving, Center Stage Theatre is a drop-off location for “TEAM, INC: Toys 4 Kids Annual Toy Drive.”
Center Stage Theatre is at 54 Grove St.

Make a wreath, celebrate winter solstice, more at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, offers a variety of activities in December.

WINTER WREATH WORKSHOP – Dec. 7, 10 a.m.

Celebrate winter and the festive season as you create a wreath from fresh locally grown greens, then decorate your masterpiece with natural trimmings. 

Enjoy some warm mulled cider and a cookie too! Wreath frames and wire will be provided. Please bring your own hand clippers. 

MATERIALS FEE: $15. Call 203-736-1053 to register.

NEEDLE FELTING FOR BEGINNERS – Dec. 7, 2 p.m. 

Join in this fun class and learn the art of needle felting. With just one barbed needle you can create some wonderful 3D animals. All supplies will be provided. 
MATERIALS FEE: $15. Class size is limited to 12; please register in advance. Ages 12 and up.

STICKS AND STONES PLAYTIME – Dec. 14, 2 p.m.

Get the little ones out of the house for some simple outdoor play so mom or dad can catch up on holiday preparations. Children will construct little cairns or towers by stacking stones and build small log cabins and teepees using sticks. Afterwards warm up with a hot cocoa. FREE family program. Ages 6 and under. (All children must be accompanied by an adult.) Please register.

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION – Dec. 21, 2–4:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 marks the Winter Solstice: the start of winter, and the longest night and shortest day of the year. 

Learn about the journey of the Earth around the Sun, which makes the seasons change. 
Join us to celebrate the slow return of the light. We will gather for a relaxed afternoon around the fire at Picnic Pavilion 1. Make a craft, have some cider, and drum in the coming of longer days from 4-4:30 p.m. as the sun sets.

Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event; children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  
FEE: $6 per person. Please dress for the outdoors.

*  *  * ONGOING PROGRAMS *  *  *  

Creature Features  – Saturdays, noon  

Sunday Guided Hikes – Sundays, 1 p.m.

Join a Nature Center guide on Sunday afternoons for fun, exercise, and learning about our trails! See the above listings for hikes with a specific theme.

Fiber Arts Group – Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Get together with others to work on your fiber arts projects! Bring any kind of fiber work—knitting, felting, crocheting, etc. A great way to dedicate time to your handiwork and socialize too. FREE.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Ansonia Police issue Silver Alert for child missing since Monday