Recuperation journey: Fun in the sun

This morning I put the flowers in the shade. At about 2:30 I looked outside and there was Gerald checking out the front yard. 

I was able to grab a pic through the door before he took off. 

I hope he's hydrating in this heat!

Valley Diner in Derby to host Monday Night Bike Night for 'Eva the Diva'

Cabrera, Rochelle welcome $350K for nonprofits in Valley, Hamden

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby today welcomed $350,000 in state funding over the next two years for local community organizations and nonprofits.

The funds will be used to support youth development, prevent youth violence, and assist fathers in the region. 

These funds, secured by Cabrera and authorized under the biennial state budget passed earlier this month, are an important investment in the well-being of the Valley community, according to Cabrera.

"Nonprofits are vital to our communities and I am proud to secure these funds for organizations doing great work across the Valley," said Cabrera. 

"From Valley Save Our Youth providing our young people with safe opportunities to engage with their peers, to TEAM offering many crucial human services people rely on, to Hamden Fixing Fathers, an exciting new nonprofit helping fathers, specializing in supporting dads and keeping families strong and connected, these nonprofits and community organizations will be able to continue to benefit those they serve in ways they have come to expect and appreciate thanks to these additional funds. I am deeply grateful for all these organizations do for our community."

Rochelle said these funds will help secure positive futures for the Valley’s next generation.

“This new funding will touch lives and shape futures. Fostering a strong future begins with building up our children and ensuring they have enriching programming and the supports necessary to set them up for success," said Rochelle. "TEAM and Valley Save Our Youth both have strong track records of meeting the needs of our residents, families, and children. I am so grateful for all these organizations do for the Valley and to be able to assist them in our common mission to support our children."

Valley Save Our Youth will receive $75,000 in the 2022 and the 2023 fiscal years for Youth Services Prevention.

TEAM, based in Derby, will receive $50,000 in both the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. 

Hamden Fixing Fathers will receive $50,000 in both the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. The 2022 fiscal year starts on July 1, 2021. 

Throughout the summer and fall, the state will begin releasing funding for these youth development and youth violence prevention programs.

Valley Save Our Youth is a nonprofit organization that provides programs to keep children active and involved in their communities.

TEAM is a human services agency that seeks to strengthen the Valley community through education, support and empowerment. 

It provides economically disadvantaged residents with basic needs and case management, employment, and training support, elderly services, and Meals on Wheels, Early Childhood and Head Start and more. 

Hamden Fixing Fathers, which will receive a total of $100,000 over the next two years, specializes in helping fathers strengthen their bond with their children and their families while educating them on the importance of their role in their family. 

They provide programs to assist fathers in breaking through past personal trauma, navigating parenthood and staying involved while co-parenting.

This is a press release from the lawmakers' offices.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Steamy morning waning gibbous moon, 64 percent illumination. 

Congratulations to Ansonia High School students on 4th quarter honor roll

Congratulations and best wishes to all!

Newsletter features Ansonia's downtown Farmer's Market

Click here: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xf709qopvZQQqie2sTWdHm6IcXICrEll/view

'Turnback Tuesday' features circa 1905 postcard of downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday looking north at Elizabeth Street in Derby in a different time. This postcard shows the corner of Elizabeth and 5th Streets. This image was captured circa 1905. The church on the corner was the Derby Methodist Episcopal Church built in 1837 which received an addition in 1894. The two homes pictured are 170 Elizabeth (left) and 169 Elizabeth (right.) The street is lined with elm trees as was the case throughout New England at the time. 
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... at 8 p.m. 

Setting sun seen through the trees.

Griffin Health slates virtual presentation on knee pain, joint replacement

DERBY - Griffin Health will offer a free virtual presentation on joint replacement options at 6 p.m. July 13.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Gary R. Richo, M.D., PhD, will present “Advances in Joint Replacement,” an open discussion of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, total joint replacement techniques, post-surgical recovery and the return to normal activities.

The presentation will also include information about Griffin’s advanced surgical technology, including 3D Mako SmartRobotics™ which provides unmatched precision in knee procedures.

Dr. Richo will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly. 

For more information about joint replacement or to get log-in information for the virtual presentation, contact Vivian Ramia at vramia@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Klarides-Ditria shares tips on staying safe in extreme heat

With incredible temperatures here for another few days it’s important to take care of yourself and your loved ones.  Please remember to stay hydrated and check on your friends and neighbors to make sure they also have plenty of water and access to air conditioning. If you need help locating a cooling center, the state’s 2-1-1 phone line is always open and available 24/7 to answer questions or point you toward a center in your area.  You can also find a list of cooling centers on the 2-1-1 website. The state Department of Public Health maintains a list of tips on ways to beat the heat, including wearing light colored clothing, staying indoors as much as possible, pacing yourself, staying hydrated and much more.   For a full list, please go to the DPH website. More Tips to Avoid the Heat (from Ready.gov) Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities. Wear light clothing. Check on family members and neighbors. Drink plenty of fluids. Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Never leave people or pets in a closed car. HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN EXTREME HEAT THREATENS Try to keep your home cool: Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.  Cover windows with drapes or shades. Weather-strip doors and windows. Use window reflectors such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat back outside. Add insulation to keep the heat out. Use a powered attic ventilator, or attic fan, to regulate the heat level of a building’s attic by clearing hot air. Install window air conditioners and insulate around them. Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness.   For more information visit  www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html If you or anyone you know is suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke and needs emergency medical assistance, please call 9-1-1 immediately!

Sincerely,

DATE CHANGE: Cassetti, Drugonis present Ansonia/Seymour fireworks July 11

From the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Change of date! Ansonia-Seymour fireworks moved to the night of SUNDAY, JULY 11th to accommodate a BIGGER show! Same start time: sundown.

Original post below:

Save the date: Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Job Fair in August

Details will be unveiled next week

Aug. 9 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Trumbull Marriott Shelton Are you hiring? Do you know someone who is looking to connect with talented prospective employees? Save the date and plan to join us for this in-person Job Fair. Details coming soon. If you are interested in reserving a table  contact us today. This is shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Recuperation journey: Squirrelly

When one spends a lot of time at home it's likely one will befriend a squirrel or two.   

Stuart just has to look at me and he gets a peanut. Spoiled!

Derby Public Library offers virtual Teen Summer Club

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to this season’s virtual Teen Summer Club, “Tails & Tales!”

Interested patrons should sign up at the library’s Calendar of Events at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. Club members will gather via Zoom with meeting links to be emailed after registration for each event. 

Virtual club gatherings will include Teen Advisory Board meetings, Game Nights, Classic Graphic Novel read-n-shows , Maker Space Grab-n-Go activities, as well as, Audiobook SYNC chats, and member reviews of books, articles, and websites. 

Active participants will earn credits toward weekly prizes. For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Save the date: Poker Run event to benefit Seymour Pink

 

Master's Table offers takeout meals in July at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

 

Derby to hold Pride Month flag raising Wednesday at City Hall

Sharing a release from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

DERBY - The City of Derby invites you to participate in a Pride Month Flag Raising on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 12 p.m. at Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St.  

The event will be held at the City Hall Flag Poles on the Minerva Street side of the building.

All are welcome to attend.

Derby resident launches Mini-Triathlon Club

Derby Neck Library offers Crafting Time for Littles Tuesday

DERBY - Derby Neck Library has supply packs available for the #CraftingTime for #Littles Tuesday at 11 a.m.- call now 203-734-1492 to reserve yours!

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

City opens cooling station today at Ansonia High School

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti is working with Superintendent of Schools Joseph DiBacco, Ansonia Board Of Education, and Ansonia Public Schools to open a COOLING STATION at Ansonia High School, starting today [Monday] at noon.

Cooling station will be open at the high school, 20 Pulaski Highway, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.

Need a ride? Call Valley Transit at 203-735-6408.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Valley Community Foundation to host digital annual reception Wednesday

 

Gordon-Visselli Post 50 in Ansonia to launch model rockets on Independence Day

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

4th of JULY LEGION LIFTOFF!!

ANSONIA - Blast off Independence Day with the Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 as they launch dozens of model rockets to celebrate the 4th of July.

Join in on the countdowns and recovery efforts as each rocket goes sky-high.

Free water and freeze pops will be provided during this fair-weather, family event. Lawn chairs or blankets are welcome.

The event will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 4 at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive (off Prindle Avenue).

For further info, contact Post 50 Adjutant Pat Henri at mccsusn@gmail.com or leave a message at 203-734-1851.

Derby Public Library to host Teen Audiobook SYNC Chats via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to virtual Teen Audiobook SYNC Chats from 4-5 p.m. July 7 and 21. 

Attendees are encouraged to engage in lively evaluations of two thematically-paired audiobooks to be offered weekly. 

Information regarding access to this electronic resource, as well as Zoom meeting/chat access will be provided by emailing dplreference@biblio.org. 

These programs are part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” Teen Summer Club. 

For more information

visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.

Derby Neck Library hosting pen pal letters teen craft today

 

Shared from Derby Neck Library Facebook page:

DERBY- Check out this week's #TeenCraft!

We have supply packs available now, so call now 203-734-1492 to reserve yours! Hope to see you this at 6:30 p.m. today!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Pretty pastels seen from backyard Sunday night.
 

Derby Public Library to host storytelling program Monday via Zoom

DERBY- Storytelling is a learned skill, applicable in a wide range of situations from professional settings to family celebrations. 

Learn how to do it successfully at 6:30 p.m. Monday from a 4-time Moth champion storyteller in an online program hosted by Derby Public Library.

* learn tips and tricks for effective storytelling
* examine your life for experiences to transform into stories
* tell stories that will have your audience captivated
* never dread giving a toast again!

Terry Wolfisch Cole is a four-time Moth champion storyteller and the founder of Tell Me Another, a true live storytelling show based near Hartford. 

Listen to Terry’s championship story and learn how to tell your own, with flair and style.

Register https://bit.ly/3cJVrGv to receive Zoom link. 

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

CT Works Career Coach to return to Derby Public Library

DERBY - The American Job Search Career Coach will be back July 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St.

Register https://bit.ly/3gWiP4G for the 10-12 session, or https://bit.ly/2UoeYFR for the 1-3 session.

The Career Coach provides free computer and Internet access for job related activities.

CT Works staff offer suggestions of the more popular Internet job search sites as well as resume critique for those with existing resumes. Career Resources Inc.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page. 

Shelton Library System slates Jedi Training at Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Pavilion

Jedi Training on July 24

Sessions from 1:30-1:50 p.m. and 2-2:20 p.m. 

SHELTON - Travel to a galaxy far, far away and learn to become a Jedi! 

The Masters of the Kessel Temple are ready to train new Padawan to become the next generation of Jedi. 

Training will be held at the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Pavilion, 100 Canal St.

Register now for a 20-minute session:

1:30 p.m.  session: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

2 p.m. session: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

This is shared from Shelton Library System's Facebook page.

Beacon Falls Public Library to offers kids' activities at town's 150th celebration Sunday

The town's sesquicentennial celebration kickoff will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Beacon Hose Fire Company No. 1, 35 N. Main St., Beacon Falls.

Second Congregational Church in Derby gets new steeple

A new steeple was installed Saturday atop the Second Congregational Church, 136 Elizabeth St., Derby across from the historic Birmingham Green. 

The church was built in 1845 and in 1985 the wrath of Hurricane Gloria toppled the steeple.