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| Supplies James H. Wilkins Lodge members delivered to Bradley Elementary School in Derby./ Contributed photo |
ANSONIA - Members of the Sheba Chapter and James H. Wilkins Lodge recently delivered school supplies to Derby and Ansonia middle and elementary schools.
"We celebrated 15 years doing this," Lodge member Gregory Gatison said in an email. "Because of COVID-19 this year was a little challenging. However, we received community support."
This is a release from Gregory Gatison.
 Pinkest House/Yard/Business Decorating Contest Sharing from Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming: "We love seeing all of the pink ribbons and encouraging messages and decor along our normal race route. Since we cannot be together, that doesn’t mean we cannot SEE MORE PINK. In fact, we can see even more! "We are challenging participants to decorate their house and/or yards pink for race weekend and the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness month [in October]. "Businesses and storefronts can participate too! Since we are virtual, everyone can participate – even if you’re not on our traditional race route and even if you’re not in Connecticut. Help everyone SEE MORE PINK this October.
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ANSONIA - Please join us for Derby Historical Society’s Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
Our talented docents will be pleased to lead small groups through a tour of the circa 1698 house. While visiting, take a look in our gift shop for unique, one-of-a-kind items! Szabo’s Seafood will be on-site! Parking is available in our lot and on Thomas Street.
Thank you for your support and for helping us preserve our place in history.
Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit www.derbyhistorical.org
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.
DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 12th year with a virtual event that starts on Sept. 26.
Participants in the virtual walk are encouraged to register for the event, invite family and friends to sign up, and collect donations.
Registrants can pick up an official event T-shirt at The Center for Cancer Care between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, and then wear the shirt on a 5K walk or run while following social distancing recommendations.
Participants will be able to submit photos of their walk or run to be published on the 5K Facebook page.
Registration is $35. All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden of Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.
Sponsorship opportunities include signage on the event website and logos on the event T-shirts.
The 5K draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including participants from Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state.
The 5K Walk/Run was started by the caregivers of the Cancer Center as a way to raise funds to purchase wigs for patients. The first Walk/Run exceeded expectations drawing over 200 participants and raising more than $25,000, providing opportunity for additional financial support for patients as they undergo cancer treatment.
The 5K has drawn thousands of participants over the years and raised more than $500,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 11-year history.
Participants can also purchase a commemorative sign for $100 to honor or memorialize a loved one that will be displayed at the Center for Cancer Care through Oct. 3.
Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k.
For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
