The Valley Voice: 04/01/21

Thursday, April 1, 2021

National Library Week to start Sunday

The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building - and that everyone is welcome to use their services.

During the pandemic, libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users.

Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host magician's virtual performance

Ed Popielarczyk

DERBY - While the [Derby Public] Library is closed this Saturday, there will still be magic in the air!

Children up to and including age 12 are invited to learn some amazing magic tricks performed and taught virtually by magician Ed Popielarczyk.

Ed has been performing magic for children and family audiences for over 30 years! Join Ed and follow along as he reveals magic’s biggest secrets through his fun, virtual series.

Video will be posted this Saturday, April 3, at 9 a.m. No registration required.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Hotchkiss Hose Company 1 in Derby to hold Easter Flower Sale Friday, Saturday

DERBY - Hotchkiss Hose Company 1 is back this year with it annual Easter Flower Sale.

"All COVID safety precautions will be followed. We ask that if you are coming to purchase flowers, that you wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

"As always we look forward to seeing you. (Also a huge thank you to our graphic designer Coleen Fitch for creating this poster!)"

Ansonia Public Schools to host summer school for K-5 students

ANSONIA  - Ansonia Public Schools will be hosting two summer school sessions for students who are currently in Kindergarten through Grade 5.  
Please complete the interest survey below for each child if you are seriously considering sending them to one or both sessions. The survey closes April 30.

Thank you!

https://forms.gle/bUMnfAnSYJkycBHcA

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Derby Historical Society meeting to feature 'Resurrecting Local History' presentation

The Naugatuck River at Seymour, once known as Humphreysville, Connecticut.

Dear Members & Friends,

The Board of Directors of the Derby Historical Society would like to invite you to our Annual Meeting online at 1 p.m. April 11.

The meeting will begin with a brief business portion to elect our Officers and Board of Directors followed by an update on our Restoration Project of the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.

The Humphreys House is our link to the American Revolution and serves as our home base for many public events and our award-winning “A Day in 1762”, a hands-on colonial history educational program for students in the Valley towns and beyond.

Our presenter this year is Derby native Dr. Joe DiRienzo, a retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania who specializes in the history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Join us for a special presentation of “Resurrecting Local History” with DiRienzo.

Membership renewals will be accepted by mail or via PayPal by visiting derbyhistorical.org.

Your financial support is greatly appreciated and is very much needed to ensure that we are able to continue in our mission of preserving the Valley’s history and culture.

We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Meeting. Please feel free to extend this invitation to anyone who might be interested in becoming a member of the Derby Historical Society.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us to “Preserve Our Place in History.”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resurrecting-local-history-annual-meeting-derby-historical-society-tickets-139697205101?keep_tld=1&fbclid=IwAR10ewI8yg0qMycTugTSER5VS5j5wfMlC0Zv5h_corTXiHvLKKJ2fm7XAY0

This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.

Seymour Public Library to host calzone-making program via Zoom

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host a Food Explorers' program at 4:30 p.m. April 9 on Zoom to make homemade broccoli cheese calzones.

Participants will make the crust AND the filling all from scratch!

You’ll need the following ingredients: yeast, flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, broccoli, ricotta cheese, 1 egg, and your choice of either cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella, or both!

This program is limited to 12 families, registration is required. Please follow the link to register for the program.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is shared from Seymour Public Library's Facebook page.