We had our cake 2 days late ~ but better late than never

We each blew out one candle because I could only find two in the cabinet. 

Now on to 2020! 

Tickets offered for Christmas show at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

*Sharing this from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo:

You are cordially invited to A Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 2020.

It will be performed on stage at Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford. 

Free tickets for anyone 5 years and older can be obtained at Derby Town Clerk's Office from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. 

For more information call or email - 1.888.466.9846 or visit www.christmascantata.us

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year

Derby City Hall posts 2020 holiday schedule

'Turnback Tuesday' features New Year's Eve traditions

Turnback Tuesday this week rings in the New Year. 
Celebrations started about 4000 years ago, but were done on March 1. 
At that time, the calendar had only 10 months, going from March to December. 
January and February were added by the second King of Rome, circa 700 B.C. 
In many countries, the New Year's celebrations begin on Dec. 31, each with their own traditions: families and friends enjoying meals and snacks to bestow good luck, rice pudding with an almond hidden inside, eating pork for prosperity and, of course, the Times Square ball drop in New York City. 
"Szczesliwego Nowego Roku!", "Feliz ano Nuevo!"; "Sun nien fail ok!", "Felice Anno Nuovo" and Happy New Year.

Update: Forgot to thank Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week!

Employment workshops slated at American Job Center in Derby

DERBY - Training and employment workshops to assist residents will be offered in January by the Connecticut Department of Labor at the American Job Center, 101 Elizabeth St.

Advance registration is encouraged due to space limitations. 

To register for these no-cost workshops, please go to CTHires.com or call 203-455-2700.

Linked In – Part 1: Jan. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon.
You must have a valid email address for this hands-on class. Learn how to set up a professional networking profile on LinkedIn that will enable you to build your network and connect/share information about job opportunities.

Fundamentals of Résumé Writing: Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Learn how to write a focused résumé needed to secure a job interview and employment offers. Topics include thinking like an employer, strategies for developing individual sections, relevant vs. irrelevant information, formatting and cover letters.

Interviewing Strategies and Techniques January 31 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This interactive session will focus on preparation, methods and follow-up to provide jobseekers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively compete with other candidates. The session includes simulated interview questions and the responses of participants will be critiqued.