Seymour Public Library to host online program for job seekers

 This information is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Greenwich teen donates 50 face shields he created to Griffin Hospital in Derby

Arjun Dayal delivers face shields to Griffin Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Frederick Browne and Inpatient Services Administrator Kelly Egan, MSN, BSN, RN./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Arjun Dayal, 17, of Greenwich recently used his talents at 3D printing to help protect medical staff members at Griffin Hospital.

Dayal delivered 50 face shields to Griffin’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Frederick Browne and Inpatient Services Administrator Kelly Egan, MSN, BSN, RN, as part of his Pegasus COVID-19 Initiative.

Since being inspired by a call from a Boston physician in early March for individuals with 3D printers to make PPE for health care workers at the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has produced and delivered more than 2,600 face shields to hospitals and medical centers across the country.

“I was looking for a way to help, because I want to be a doctor one day and I want someone to have my back, especially in times like this,” Dayal said.

Using a face shield that was developed by Prusa Printers in the Czech Republic, it takes Dayal about 90 minutes to make each face shield. The shield cost about $4.50 to make, and Dayal has set up the website pegasusforcovid19.com to help finance the initiative.

Below photo shows Dayal's new 3D printer he uses to keep up with demand. 

See more photos and information about Dayal's initiative at his site, pegasusforcovid19.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.  

Derby Public Library slates financial awareness webinar on Zoom

DERBY - Rebecca Miller from the Financial Awareness Foundation will lead a webinar from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 16 via Zoom hosted by Derby Public Library.

The webinar will expand your knowledge on different financial products and how they are taxed and the importance of having tax diversification implemented in your portfolio.

Register here.

This is shared from a Facebook event post.

My Sister's Place in Ansonia updates appointment hours for donations

Shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page:

My Sister's Place is a family thrift store and donation center at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All proceeds benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.

"Last week, we had to dump several boxes of items left overnight outside of our donation bins. With this rainy weather, the heat and humidity, and even the neighborhood possum snooping around, we are unable to bring in and sort any items left outside of our receptacle. Please be mindful of our process and guidelines."

"Call us for a safe and socially distanced donation drop-off appointment. Thank you!"

Klarides-Ditria: Hearing slated via Zoom on Eversource rate increases

Dear Neighbors,

I would like to let you know about the upcoming hearing regarding Eversource's rate increases and their response to Tropical Storm Isaias.

At 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 27), the legislative Energy and Technology Committee will host an informational forum via Zoom. 

This hearing is expected to cover a far-ranging set of issues, from the role of state utility regulators and the process of setting rates to utility staffing levels and how the companies communicate with customers and municipalities during outages. 

Top Eversource and United Illuminating executives will participate. 

While the public cannot participate in the hearing, email comments are encouraged.

Watch on CT-N.com (live and on demand)

Submit testimony to ETtestimony@cga.ct.gov

Please reach out to me if you have any questions about this hearing. I will be sure to keep you updated on this matter.

Sincerely,

Derby Public Library discussion on Zoom to focus on Fred Rogers' biography

DERBY - Join us on Zoom for a Lunchtime Book Discussion hosted by Derby Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30. 

The featured book for September is “The Good Neighbor" by Maxwell King.  

The first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, it tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. "The Good Neighbor" is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations.

 

Books will be available to download on Hoopla Digital, RB Digital, and Overdrive, which can be found at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Registration is required for this program online. To download Zoom, visit your app store or download from Zoom.us to register for a free account.  

Once you have registered for this program, a link and password will be emailed to you three (3) days prior to the event. 

Book discussions will be held virtually until further notice.

This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, head of adult circulation, Derby Public Library.

Seymour Public Library to host The Grounded Goodwife's DIY program on Zoom

 

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host the Grounded Goodwife team, Velya & Ehris, when they make kimchi via Zoom from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22.

Participants will learn to create their own jar of kimchi. They need to provide the jar and ingredients. 

Fermented foods, which are loaded with good bacteria, can give your immune system a boost!

Jar: half-gallon or two 32 ounce.

Ingredient list:

· 5 pounds napa cabbage (approx 2.5 cabbages) cut into 1-inch, bite-sized pieces
· ½ cup coarse sea salt

· 1 cup water (preferably non-chlorinated—chlorinated water can inhibit fermentation)

· ½ medium onion

· 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled

· ¼ cup water (preferably non-chlorinated—chlorinated water can inhibit fermentation)

· 1/4 cup red pepper powder

· 1 bundle green onions/scallions, julienned

Link will be provided closer to the event.

This information is shared from a Facebook event post.