The Valley Voice: 09/29/20

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights 1939 class of old Irving School in Derby

Turnback Tuesday goes back to the 1939 graduating class of Irving School in Derby as these excited, smiling students look forward to high school.

This photo was taken at the old Irving School which was located on the corner of Fifth and Olivia Streets in Derby. The students are in front of the main entrance on Fifth Street. (Derby Board of Education is located there now in a newer building.)

This photo is a recent donation to the Derby Public Library and we need your help in identifying these 116 young adults.

One could be your parent or grandparent. Let us know. Thanks!

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

Logan to host drive-thru senior health, wellness fair at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Center Stage Theatre in Shelton slates Drive-In Bingo

Center Stage Theatre is located in the former Lafayette School at 54 Grove St., Shelton.

Derby Neck Library slates Virtual Break Room for parents

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library will host a Parents' Virtual Break Room from noon to 12:45 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Need some ideas to help you with homeschool/after-school projects? Looking for someone just to vent to on your lunch break?

Join us Tuesdays at noon for a virtual parent support group focused on keeping each other sane during this school year. We'll also discuss the latest news and mindfulness techniques for managing it all.

Feel free to bring your lunch!

Email kwarrenger at derbynecklibrary.org or send us a message on social media to be added to the mailing list.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Oxford Public Library offers virtual book clubs, craft time, more

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Center to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at New Haven event

NEW HAVEN - The city will hold a joint press conference with the HOPE Family Justice Center, Mayor Justin Elicker and Police Chief Otoniel Reyes at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The press conference will be held on the steps of New Haven City Hall, 165 Church St.
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Hope Family Justice Center is a program of BHcare.
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. Every nine seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other. 1 in 4 men are victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.

The HOPE Family Justice Center of Greater New Haven is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families. It can take a victim over 25 hours to travel to multiple appointments to receive services.
With each appointment, the victim must re-tell their story; reliving every painful detail as they meet with various providers. Here, victims of domestic violence receive support, healing, and pathways to empowerment.
If you or anyone you know needs support and help, call (203) 800-7204.
To support the HFJC, go to https://tinyurl.com/HopeFJC

This is a press release from BHcare.