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Saturday sunset pastels.
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Register now for 10th annual Pounding the Pavement for Seymour Pink races
LOCATION: ANYWHERE OR SEYMOUR, CT DIRECTIONS TYPE: RUN OR RUN/WALK, VIRTUAL RACE / CHALLENGE |
| Our General Registration is under way for the 2021 Pounding the Pavement for Pink races. This year we are excited to host our 10th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k road race, A Seymour Tradition, Oct. 2 in Seymour. In addition, we're excited to continue virtual racing as a new tradition so our friends and supporters can join us from wherever you are Oct. 1-3 weekend. The Pink Challenge returns for 2021 with the option to run the 5k component live with us in Seymour, while completing the 10k virtually on your own. Or, you can complete the entire 15k challenge virtually. Our last event is the Kids Fun Run - this event will be held totally virtually for 2021 to ensure we have utmost safety for our youngest supporters. All participants who register on or before Aug.15 will earn a race medal!!
Upcoming Registration Promos: The first 20 individuals to register for any race Aug. 1 will earn a $5 Starbucks Gift Card Team Captains who have 5 or more registrations for their team during the first week of August (Aug.1-7) will earn a $25 gift card to one of these places:
Thank you for supporting the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER! |
Derby Public Library to host virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to a virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 4.
Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming.
Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship.
Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to meeting date.
Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This program is part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 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 Public Library.
Oxford Parks and Rec to host Morgan Skelly and the Old Crows Tuesday
OXFORD - Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets, and come sit back, relax, and enjoy great music at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson Cove, 40 Jackson Cove Road. (no alcohol please)
Light refreshments will be for sale.
Concerts are free to the public and beach permit restrictions will be waived at 5:30 p.m. on concert nights.
Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. until the final concert of the season which will begin at 6 p.m.
Concerts are free to the public and beach permit restrictions will be waived at 5:30 p.m. on concert nights.
Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. until the final concert of the season which will begin at 6 p.m.
Cancellation Line: 203-888-2543, Press 3 then 1
Announcements will be made by 3 p.m. the day of the concert in the event of cancellation due to weather.
Announcements will be made by 3 p.m. the day of the concert in the event of cancellation due to weather.
*COVID updates to follow
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Made in Connecticut Expo slated Aug. 14-15 at Naugatuck Event Center
WE ARE BACK!!!!!
We are beyond thrilled to come back bigger and better in 2021 for another Made in Ct. Expo.
We're bringing over 300 amazing booths all from right here in Connecticut in every category imaginable.
Food companies, drink companies, handcrafted products, manufacturers, apparel and fashion designers, artists and artisans, farm producers, local authors doing book signings, health and beauty product companies, pet companies, top local gourmet food trucks, furniture makers, upcyclers and so much more!!!
A show where it can truly be said, "There is something for every member of the family."
Food companies, drink companies, handcrafted products, manufacturers, apparel and fashion designers, artists and artisans, farm producers, local authors doing book signings, health and beauty product companies, pet companies, top local gourmet food trucks, furniture makers, upcyclers and so much more!!!
A show where it can truly be said, "There is something for every member of the family."
Please come and support local businesses and new entrepreneurs large and small producing goods, creating jobs, and supporting the local economy right here at home.
Admission is $8 for adults; children under 12 admitted free.
For booth space, sponsorship, and media information contact:
madeinconnecticutexpo@gmail.com
madeinconnecticutexpo@gmail.com
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
BHcare's Parent Child Resource Center to hold fundraiser in Oxford
OXFORD - BHcare’s Parent Child Resource Center will kick off its annual fundraiser, A Chance to Shine, July 31 with a virtual bike ride. The fundraiser will conclude Aug. 14 with a 10 a.m. walk and all-day celebration at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
Now, more than ever, we need to make an impact on the children and families served by the Parent Child Resource Center.
COVID-19 stay-at-home orders resulted in more isolation and increased stress on children who struggle with mental health and behavioral issues. The number of school-aged children showing up at emergency rooms is increasing rapidly. Children are presenting with severe anxiety, isolation, out of control behaviors, cutting and self-harm, some are even suicidal.
Funds raised at this year’s event will help provide critical treatment and support for children and families in our community.
“Last year, we restructured our ride and walk to a virtual event. Thanks to our amazing community, we raised over $100,000 for the Parent Child Resource Center. This year, we're combining the best of both worlds and holding a virtual bike ride with an in-person walk, music, car show and more at Quarry Walk,” said Danielle DeLong, Development Coordinator, Parent Child Resource Center.
Participants in the virtual bike ride can choose from one of our four scenic bike routes throughout the Valley, or create and complete their own route between July 31 through Aug. 13.
On Aug. 14, the 10 a.m. in-person walk will raise awareness and funds to support mental health services for children and their families.
The walk will be followed by a day of celebration that will feature WPLR's Chaz and AJ’s Classic Car Show, live music, touch-a-truck, raffles, games and more! Bring your own blankets and snacks or grab a bite at one of the several eateries on site.
Register for the virtual bike ride or walk today at AChancetoShineCT.org.
Sponsors include Haynes Group, Haynes Construction, USI Insurance Services, Peralta Designs, The Bassett Family Fund, William Bassett, and Rose and Kiernan Insurance.
The Parent Child Resource Center is a program of BHcare that provides hope and help for children, adolescents, teens and families struggling with emotional and behavioral issues.
Visit BHcare.org for more information.
This is a press release from BHcare.
Friday, July 30, 2021
Derby seeks to fill Deputy Finance Director/Grants Coordinator position
Sharing a message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:
The City of Derby seeks to fill the full-time position of Deputy Finance Director/Grants Coordinator.
All details may be found at: https://www.derbyct.gov/Employ
Info session on foot health, wound healing slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby
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| Griffin Health to offer info session on foot health clinic./ Contributed photo |
DERBY - Griffin Health will host a free information session about its Foot Health Clinic from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.
Individuals are invited to stop in and learn about services offered by Griffin’s Foot Health Clinic and its Comprehensive Wound Healing Center, proper foot care, the importance of podiatric care for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, and diabetic shoes and orthotics.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Liza Leuallen at lleuallen@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7574.
About the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Griffin Hospital
The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center helps patients with chronic, non-healing wounds by offering highly effective treatment for a variety of chronic wounds, including: Diabetic foot ulcers; Radiation injury to tissue and bone; Compromised skin grafts; and Pressure ulcers.
The Center provides a comprehensive range of services that are specifically designed to help promote wound healing, including:
• Extensive wound assessment
• Pain management
• Debridement
• Compression therapy
• Patient education
• Infection management
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/wound.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to hold virtual nature-themed trivia night
DERBY - Do you know something about nature or the outdoors?
Join the Kellogg Environmental Center staff as they host a nature-themed trivia night from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 via Zoom.
Participants will compete in three rounds of trivia questions.
There will be stretch breaks and icebreaker activities in-between.
The questions will vary in difficulty, and cover a variety of topics including plants, animals, geology, and natural history.
Registration is required for this free program. Please register through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Calendar of Events webpage at https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/viewev.asp?id=7497 or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at 203-734-2513 for assistance.
This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.
Derby Public Library, Kellogg Environmental Center to host Wildlife Summer Series
DERBY - Derby Public Library will host a virtual Wildlife Summer Series presented by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection through the Kellogg Environmental Center from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 5 and 26.
Webinar presentations by conservationists and biologists will focus on the state’s native and migratory flying friends.
On Aug. 5: One Bird, Two Climates - A Look at Our Shorebirds
Paul Fusco and Laura Rogers-Castro will present an evening of shore birds.These special birds travel between climate zones as their annual life cycle pattern.
On Aug. 26: Bats! Backyard Buddies
Program finishes in time for you to use your knowledge to watch bats in your neighborhood.
Registration links are provided through the Library's Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
For more information call 203-736-1482.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Derby Neck Library to hold in-person program on nocturnal animals
DERBY - Things that go bump in the night might just be some of the most interesting animals of all!
Join us [at Derby Neck Library at 11 a.m. Saturday] with the Stamford Museum and Nature Center to discover the world of night animals and explore how their tools and behaviors help them do their jobs under the cover of darkness.
From excellent hearing to silent flight, we’ll explore some of the best nocturnal adaptations and meet some live members of the “night crew.”
Registration is not required for this program, just come by our garden at 11 a.m., and be sure to sign up for our Youth Mailing List to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info: https://forms.gle/Hf9wQiLWrB4dcmgMA
Rain date: Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
NOTE:
While this in-person all-ages program is outdoors in our garden, masks are still required for anyone over the age of two who is not fully vaccinated and we recommend you bring a blanket to sit on to help us enforce social distancing.
While this in-person all-ages program is outdoors in our garden, masks are still required for anyone over the age of two who is not fully vaccinated and we recommend you bring a blanket to sit on to help us enforce social distancing.
These requirements are subject to change per local health department guidelines.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
Good morning! Experimenting with camera at sunrise today. Took a lot of pix, this was one of the better ones.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Drive-in movie Saturday at Warsaw Park in Ansonia to feature 'HELP'!
ANSONIA - On Saturday night experience The Beatles' "HELP!" on a huge drive-in screen at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.
It was The Beatles' second film ever, and their first in color. John, Paul, George, and Ringo!
BABY YOU CAN DRIVE YOUR CAR TO THE DRIVE-IN!
Tickets still on sale (very limited space): ansoniadrivein.ticketleap.com/Help/
Price is $20 per car; gates open at 7 p.m. and film starts at 8 p.m.Film starts at 8 p.m.
V.I.P. spaces also available (reserved for the front rows).
All other cars park in your choice of an open spot throughout the field.
You may bring with you whatever food and soft drinks you wish to, but kindly also bring along a trash bag to dispose of it inside your vehicle. There should be an ice cream truck on site. Lawn chairs permitted.
The event is hosted by Charles F. Rosenay. There will be Beatles' prize giveaways.
Sponsored by the City of Ansonia, Mayor David S. Cassetti, Liverpool Productions Entertainment (www.LiverpoolProductions), Sci-Fi at the Strand, and www.LiverpoolTours.com.
Any questions call 203-795-4737.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Derby Public Library eliminates overdue fines for patrons
"Just a reminder that in our efforts to increase equity of access within our community, Derby Public Library has officially gone 'Fine Free.'
"We are no longer charging overdue fines on Derby Public Library items only, excluding overdue museum passes and technology equipment.
"If you have any questions about this, check out the Fine Free FAQs on our website: https://bit.ly/3f6xFWk ."
Outdoor quilt show starts today at Kellogg Estate in Derby
DERBY - A “Pop of Color, Outdoor Quilt Show,” provided by members of the Common Thread Quilt Group, will pop up today, Friday, and Saturday and Aug. 1, 5, 6, 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Kellogg Estate, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Visitors can view a collection of colorful and amazing quilts.
Information about these works of art will provide insight into how the quilts were made and the reason for their specific designs, as well as interesting facts about Connecticut’s textile history.
Quilts can have significant meaning in people’s lives and have been enjoyed for centuries. Common Thread is a collective group of women gathering around a quilt - sharing stories, healing, and support within their group and others. Annually, they work on a single quilt that is given to a woman in need.
The group has been meeting for many years and members would love to share some of their personal works with visitors.
Pop of Color exhibit will highlight the gardens, gazebo, and natural features of the grounds at the Kellogg Estate; there is no fee to visit.
Picnicking is welcomed at the picnic tables or visitors can place blankets on the lawn. Visitors can also tour the Osborne Homestead Museum on the Kellogg Estate.
Reservations for self-guided Museum tours are required and can be made by using the link provided on the Connecticut DEEP Calendar of Events page, or call for assistance 203-734-2513.
In addition, families can enjoy the StoryWalk® located across the street at Osbornedale State Park (StoryWalks® were created by Anne Ferguson of Vermont and developed in cooperation with the Kellogg Hubbard Library and the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition to enjoy reading and the outdoors).
As the Pop of Color Outdoor Quilt Show is a shine only event, rain will cancel the display for that day; the quilts will be back on exhibit when the sun returns.
The Kellogg Estate is a Connecticut State Park facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It is open 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
For information email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513.
This is a press release from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
'Turnback Tuesday' (on Thursday) features architect's drawing of Derby Public Library
Turnback Tuesday looks back at a drawing by Hartley Dennett, the architect who worked on the Derby Public Library building.
This drawing was sent to Miss Grace A. Child, the first librarian for the Derby Public Library, on Nov. 15, 1902. Dennett is asking Miss Child which way the door to the Children's Room should swing in, to the left or right.
In the end, Miss Child agreed to have the door swing towards the Circulation Desk, Option A.
The Children’s Room is now the Local History Room.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
Learn about sharks in Seymour Public Library's online program for kids
SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host "Mystic Aquarium - Sharks!" at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11 via Zoom.
Children will learn about the fascinating shark species, the challenges they must overcome for survival, and conservation efforts to protect them.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZIqf...
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZIqf...
This is shared from Seymour Public Library's Facebook page.
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
Today's moon is in waning gibbous phase, 70 percent illumination.
Enjoy the day!
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Learn about flowers at in-person program at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby
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| Kellogg Environmental Center./ State of CT photo |
DERBY - Join the Kellogg Environmental Center staff at 10 a.m. Saturday for an in-person program to learn about the symbolic meanings and history of native and popular flowers in Connecticut.
Many flowers found across the state possess folkloric and historical meanings that have given strength and comfort to those who possess them.
This program explores the roles of these flowers throughout U.S. history as well as the symbolic meaning that each flower represents.
Herbal teas, including teas made from native plants, will be provided as the importance of native flowers is discussed.
Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through Frances Osborne Kellogg’s formal garden of the Kellogg Estate to further discuss the symbolism of the flowers she owned; please note that some walking will be involved.
Registration is required for this free program. Please register through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Calendar of Events page at www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/viewev.asp?id=7489 .
The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks and Public Outreach Division, is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
It is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513.
This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Yale-Griffin PRC study: Extra virgin olive oil improves cardiovascular health
A study conducted by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center found that extra virgin olive oil improved cardiovascular health./ Contributed photo
DERBY - Research conducted by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby found that extra virgin olive oil improved endothelial function, a marker of cardiovascular health, while refined olive oil did not.
In this study, recently published in The International Journal of Cardiology, researchers compared consumption of high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil to refined olive oil on measures of cardiovascular health in a group of 20 adults with pre-diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.2 million Americans are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and another 88 million, or 1 in 3, with pre-diabetes.
People with diabetes or at risk for diabetes are more likely to develop other chronic health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and hypertension, and have a higher risk of dying prematurely.
The study team found that a single 50 milliliter dose (about 3 ½ tablespoons) of extra virgin olive oil, blended in a yogurt smoothie, led to improved endothelial function two hours after ingestion, while the refined oil did not. Endothelial function and blood pressure were measured before the meal, and two hours later. Endothelial function is a measure of blood vessel elasticity and how well blood vessels expand as blood flows through them, and is considered an independent predictor for risk of future cardiovascular events.
The difference between the olive oils was statistically and clinically significant. No short-term effect on blood pressure was found with either type of olive oil.
“While research over the past few years has shown that olive oil can offer considerable benefits to cardiovascular health, results of those studies have not always been consistent,” said Valentine Njike, MD, MPH, principal investigator of the study. This may be due to the fact that the nutritional content of olive oil varies.
For example, all olive oils are relatively high in monounsaturated fat, which is thought to be ‘heart-healthy,’ but extra virgin olive oil contains higher levels of biophenols, natural compounds that modulate oxidative stress, and thought to slow the progression of cardiovascular disease.”
Study co-investigator, David L. Katz, MD, MPH, noted the importance of the study’s findings.
“There is tremendous interest in, and lively debate about, the health effects of oils, including olive oil,” Katz said. “Such debates should be resolved with data, and this study makes an important contribution by highlighting the relevance of not just the type of oil, but also its quality. We have added to an impressive weight of evidence indicating diverse health benefits from genuine extra virgin olive oil.”
Njike emphasized the need for a larger study with a longer time frame to add to the findings of this study, as well as studies to help clarify how extra virgin olive oil influences cardiovascular health.
The study is entitled “Post-prandial Effects of High-polyphenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Endothelial Function in Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial.”
Funding was provided by Cobram Estate, a manufacturer of extra virgin olive oil, and supported by the CDC. Cobram Estate is based in California and Australia that uses state-of-the-art sustainable agriculture techniques.
The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center was established in 1998 through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
One of 26 Prevention Research Centers nationwide representing academic-community partnerships, the PRC is engaged in interdisciplinary applied prevention research designed to develop innovative approaches to health promotion and disease prevention that will directly benefit the public’s health.
The Center has been researching the role of nutrition in chronic diseases for more than 20 years.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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