Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce promotes 'Leap of Kindness Day'

What are you going to do with your extra day tomorrow?
Your Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce has joined with other Chambers of Commerce across the country to mark #LeapofKindnessDay.

Leap of Kindness Day only happens once every four years on Feb. 29.
The idea is to get as many people as possible in #ValleyCT to use the extra day we all get in a Leap Year to do something kind for someone else.
So, what will you do with your extra day?

Shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Colonial spinning skills session slated at Humphreys House in Ansonia

The Derby Historical Society is a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school or other program needs. Staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.  
For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org 

This is a press release from Daniel L. Bosques, Executive Director, Derby Historical Society.  

Learn budgeting in 2 sessions at Ansonia Library

Shelton Clean Sweep 2020 slated in April at Shelton Lakes

SHELTON - The Shelton Lakes Litter Cleanup will be held from 10 a.m.-noon April 25.

Volunteers will meet and sign in at the Shelton Avenue power line crossing located between Nells Rock Road and Pine Street (in Google Maps enter "8v5g+96 Shelton, CT" for the exact location).
Bags and gloves are provided.
From the meeting location, participants have the option to pick up along Shelton Avenue or the nearby trail network, or move to other locations at Shelton Lakes such as Hope Lake or Pine Lake. Groups with children should focus on the trails.

The cleanup is hosted by the Litter Committee and it qualifies for high school community service.
No preregistration is required. If you have questions email conservation@cityofshelton.org.


Shared from a Facebook event page.

Contest at Zois Pizza in Seymour to benefit pancreatic cancer research

Save the date!

Zois Pizza is at 48 Main St., Seymour. 

Sharing from the Project Purple Facebook page:

"Come and join us for our 5th Annual My Big Fat Greek Style Pizza Eating Contest on June 6th at 11AM. Proceeds go to benefiting pancreatic cancer research and patient aid.
"Teams of two will compete in a relay race format to see who can eat a Greek style pizza first (size varies on division). Teams must work together to fundraiser $300 for the event's official charity partner, Project Purple."

Divisions:
• Women's Amateur - Prize Money $200, $350, $750
• Men's Amateur - Prize Money $200, $350. $750
• First Responders - Prize Money $200, $350, $750
• Pro - Prize Money $500, $1000, $2000

*Professional eaters are only allowed to compete in the Pro Division*

Fundraising:
• Women's Amateur - $300
• Men's Amateur - $300
• First Responders - $300
• Pro - $200

Fundraising Ends 5/31/2020

Rules:
1. Each entrant must be 18 years or older to participate.
2. Teams are made up of 2 participants, no exceptions.
3. Teams must fundraise a minimum to compete (see minimums for each division listed above).
4. Throwing up will disqualify you immediately.
5. Pizza will be served at room temperature.
6. Water will be provided by Zois at the beginning of the contest.
7. Participants must sign a waiver upon acceptance into the contest.

Register your team online today at: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/29695/my-big-fat-greek-style-pizza-eating-contest