'Turnback Tuesday' features Library's painting of The Leatherman

Turnback Tuesday is boasting this incredible painting that Derby Public Library has in its collection: The Leatherman.

Much mystery and folklore surround this man. Dressed totally in leather, he would travel an endless 365-mile circle through Connecticut and Hudson rivers. This oil-on-canvas painting was done by a little-known artist, A. V. Durand in 1892. Durand lived in Derby in the 1880s. It was donated by Mrs. Mary Knight Kennedy.

The Library is keeping history alive! Make sure and stop by for a visit.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Patronize Italian Pavilion, support Ansonia High School PTSO

 

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce readies Schmoozapalooza event

Get your network on at the event that promises to be as fun to attend as it is to say! 

Attendee Registration Now Open

SchmoozaPalooza

aka Valley Business Expo

presented by

Griffin Health, Ion Bank, Minuteman Press, Mutual Security Credit Union,

RJS Event Designs, Star 99.9 FM and WPLR 99.1 FM

Nov. 3  2-5 p.m.

6 Armstrong East Lobby, Shelton

Bring your friends, coworkers, and clients to preview the latest products and services from a variety of tabletop exhibitors in a fun and casual networking environment. The afternoon will also include music, food tastings, giveaways, cash bar and more!

 

• Free to Attend
• Free Ample Parking
• Spacious Exhibit Space (14,000 square feet)

This annual tabletop trade show highlights Valley area businesses from all industries showcasing their products and services. 

This event also features the Taste of the Valley, taste displays by area caterers, bakeries, and restaurants.

Limited Exhibitor Applications Still Available. Fee to exhibit. Tabletops are reserved on a first come, first serve basis in advance only. 

Contact Laura for exhibitor information.

This is shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce newsletter.

Wear purple Thursday to honor survivors of domestic violence

ANSONIA - Join us [at My Sister's Place thrift store] Thursday and wear purple. 

Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

It is an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and an easy way for people to show their commitment to promoting healthy relationships.

On Oct. 21, wear purple, be a voice, and start a conversation about domestic violence!

#ccadv #ucdvs #domesticviolenceawareness

All proceeds from My Sister's Place benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.

Ansonia officials get preview of new camera truck for WPCA

Mayor David S. Cassetti today shows off new camera truck at the WPCA complex.

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti, Superintendent of WPCA John Tomasella, Jason St. Jacques, Jason Dziubina, Michael Marino, Superintendent of PW Michael D'Alessio, board members of WPCA and Alderman President Josh Shuart were on hand for a preview of the new camera truck today that will dramatically improve and troubleshoot existing or potential sewer issues throughout the City.

The $186,000 mobile unit was paid for in full with Federal funds received from ARRA.

The high tech ROVVER X lets operators do everything – control inspections, view and record digital video, generate reports, and more.

Designed and built for the rigors of sewer work, its camera can proceed several hundred feet through sewer lines to detect breaks, invasive roots, and other issues to simplify repairs, and reduce costs.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Heav'nly Donuts in Derby to host Fill the Crosley food drive for Spooner House

 

Comedy night to benefit Citizens' Engine Company #2 in Seymour

 

Recuperation journey: Backyard view

 Monday's setting sun.

Derby Public Library shares scavenger hunt fun

 

My Sister's Place in Ansonia posts weekly sales

My Sister's Place family thrift store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

From the archives: Photo from this date 8 years ago

Fall colors, beautiful sky, neighbor's shed. Thanks, Facebook memories!

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange to host Holiday Fantasy of Trees

 

Seymour Pink celebrates with 25-percent off purchases at gift shop

Shared from the nonprofit's website:

"Our goal is to bring more awareness and education to the public about this disease and support to those that have been victimized by the breast cancer diagnosis. 

"We continue to be so moved by the response of our community on this special day in October. So many members of our community wear pink, buy SEYMOUR PINK shirts, decorate their businesses, their homes with pink ribbons, pink balloons, pink flags etc. 

"SEYMOUR goes PINK, PINK, and PINK! It is such a powerful statement about this disease and its impact on our community! It was at that point, SEYMOUR PINK became a 'community’s fight against breast cancer.'

"Each year, we hope that the momentum will continue to grow with local businesses, town agencies and departments and families getting involved by wearing PINK or displaying PINK at their places of work and residence. We would hope, that on that day, as many members of our community as possible would wear PINK! How will you increase awareness on that day?

"We look forward to going all-out Pink on Wednesday, October 20.

"Celebrate with us in 2021 at Hot Tamale Mexican Grill & Bar!"