Griffin Health creates 3 videos on safety of COVID-19 vaccine

Griffin recently developed videos to communicate that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect everyone from the harm caused by COVID-19. 

The videos feature local leaders such as: Breon Sanders from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, who explains vulnerability to the young; Pastor Dennis from Iglesia De Dios Nuevos Comienzos, who expresses his hope to once again congregate without fear; and Henry Rondon from the CIAC, who urges vaccination so high school athletes can again experience the exhilarating roar of fans at competitions.

Breon Sanders: https://lnkd.in/dAC2bN8f

Pastor Dennis: https://lnkd.in/dHzeHRvf

Henry Rondon: https://lnkd.in/dndT243p

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the (white) sky

 

Silhouettes. 

I tried to reduce the shadows to determine what kind of birds they are - mourning doves? 

Massaro Community Farm, Ansonia Public Schools join for after-school program

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page. 

 

Congrats to Derby Police K-9 officer, partner Axel on win in narcotics competition

Shared from a post today on the Derby PD Facebook page:

"Derby PD K-9 Officer John O'Donoghue and his partner Axel participated in the 2021 Dream Ride K-9 Challenge, which is an event hosted to benefit and raise funds for Special Olympics. This year's event was held at the Farmington Country Club in Farmington, CT.

"With over 32 K-9 teams from across the country competing, CONGRATULATIONS to Officer O'Donoghue and Axel who took 1ST PLACE in the narcotics competition!"

Community invited to free showing of 'The Karate Kid' at Nolan Field in Ansonia

 

Klarides-Ditria: DOT to host virtual public hearings on state rail plan update

HARTFORD - The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced it will conduct a series of virtual public information meetings to launch the 2021-2025 Connecticut State Rail Plan update in compliance with Federal legislation, PRIIA (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110-432). The kickoff meetings will provide the public an opportunity to learn about the purpose and requirements of the Connecticut State Rail Plan and how its updates were initiated. The meetings will he held: August 31, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. September 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. September 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. All sessions will present the same information and will be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. Registration is not required. After a formal presentation, there will be a live question and answer (Q&A) session during which the public is invited to ask questions or provide comments. The Microsoft Teams Live Event offers closed captioning for multiple languages, and each meeting will be recorded and posted on the CTDOT Virtual Public Information Meeting library website. In addition to the virtual public informational meetings, a “virtual room” will provide content about the 2021-2025 Connecticut State Rail Plan update and the opportunity to submit comments and questions.  Please visit the 2021-2025 Connecticut State Rail Plan web page for more information, including detailed information about watching and participating in the meetings, and accessing the virtual room.

Sincerely,

Derby Public Library to hold Tween-Teen Taker/Maker Space

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites patrons ages 10 to 17 to Tween-Teen Taker/Maker Space Sept. 2 and 16.

Participants eager to explore various concepts in STEM and crafting must register for kits/materials. Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Registrants will be contacted to coordinate materials pickup. 

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

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

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