Master's Table to start Food 2 Kids outreach program at Mead School in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Master's Table Community Meals has announced that starting in September it will take part in a new outreach program called Food 2 Kids. 

This is a nationwide program (it may go by different names) but the goal is the same - to provide school-aged children with food for the weekends. 

Master's Table will work with staff at John C. Mead Elementary School in Ansonia to determine the 12 neediest kids to start with for this program. 

Master's Table will provide a bag of food to the
children consisting of granola bars, shelf stable milk, microwave meal, etc. 
The organization will be assisted by Mead School in making sure the bags are delivered in a way other children won't find out and the names of the children will be confidential. 

In the coming months Master's Table will be  raising money for food costs and supplies. The organization will have a breakdown of its costs if anyone would like to sponsor a child for a week or year. 

This is from a release from Master's Table Community Meals.

Recuperation journey: Sir awesome

Sharing a Facebook memory from July 31, 2013. 

Linus certainly was awesome! 

Energy in Action Bus to visit Ansonia Library Friday

 The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host live performance of bluegrass, Beatles, more

No need to register for this event. Library doors will open at 6 p.m.; circulation department remains closed. The Library is at 46 Church St.

For more information please call 203-888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Police asking for public's help in locating missing woman, 19

Ariana Bell-Jean

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in locating Ariana Bel-Jean, a 19-year old Ansonia resident who left her home Wednesday, July 27 and has not returned. 

Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release today that Ariana left on her own but failed to bring her medication that she needs to take everyday. 

Ariana is a black female, 5 foot 6 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a red crop top and black shorts. Ariana was last seen in the area of Beaver Street and Pyramid Street.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... at 8:45 p.m. Have a nice evening.
 

Naugatuck Valley Health District collecting school supplies for Valley Save Our Youth

 

Derby Public Library to host Discovery Days' 'The Science of Bubbles' for kids

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host Discovery Days with the Regional Water Authority for ages 5-10 in August.

Join the Library staff in welcoming back the Regional Water Authority's Whitney Water Center.

Children ages 5-10 are invited for this fun, educational program.

They will learn the science behind bubbles and how to make your own bubble solution. Come and discover the wonderful world of bubbles!!

This is an outdoor program. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For more info and to register for specific times:

- Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. - visit https://bit.ly/3J6Y43P

- Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. - visit https://bit.ly/3zbtqBL

- Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. - visit https://bit.ly/3b5rgM3

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

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Seymour Public Library to host 'Father Goose's Tales' puppet show

SEYMOUR - Kids of all ages are invited to a puppet show at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Seymour Public Library. It will feature a modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories, and children's songs that will entertain the whole family.

Registration is not required. For more information, please call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 81

A lucky capture right outside the front door this morning. 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... at 6 a.m. Have a sparkling Saturday!

St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop in Derby to close for 2-week break

Downtown Sounds concerts set to start at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton

Vendors:

End of summer reading party on tap Aug. 18 at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - You’ve read so many books and attended events at Derby Neck Library all summer long, so now it’s time to party your tail off and celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2022! 

This all-ages, in-person event will be held in our garden. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Come spend your points on treats, games, crafts, and more, including a chance to SUPER-SOAK THE STAFF! You’ll get an extra raffle ticket just for attending, as well as the opportunity to check out more books to get even more raffle tickets!

You’ll want to come wearing your bathing suit, because we’ll have splash pools, sprinklers, and a HUGE water ball fight! 

We’ll pick the winners of our Experience Baskets, packed with games, treats, gift certificates, and more at 3 p.m., so be sure you’re around at least for that!

Register on our website for this event here: https://derbynecklibrary.org/.../summer-reading-2022-end.../

And be sure to sign up for our Youth Mailing List here to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info: https://forms.gle/PAbY6655wCMJdpubA 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 80

A quick capture through the window this morning! Have a great Friday.

Seymour Public Library slates 'Polymer Power' program for kids

SEYMOUR - Kids will have a chance to conduct slimy experiments and learn about solids, liquids, and the strange chains called polymers. 

This program is for Grades 1-5.

Registration is required and limited.

For more information or to register, please call 203-888-3903. The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to hold Deck Masters tournament

DERBY - You’ve been playing Magic: The Gathering and the Pokémon Trading Card Game for awhile now, so here’s your chance to really show off your skills! 

At Derby Neck Library's Deckmasters Tournament from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, players are invited to register in our round-robin tournaments as follows:

• Pokémon TCG Tournament: Players up to age 18 using their own decks–limit 4 Pokémon cards worth >1 prize card
• Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Players of all ages using a mystery deck provided by the library

When all players have battled each other, a prize will be given to whoever has the most wins in each tournament!

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis, and all players must arrive by 1:15 p.m. in order to enter. 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Be sure to sign up for our Youth Services mailing list here so you can stay in the loop on this and other great events!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

This Facebook memory is from four years ago today. 

Kids can learn to be a scientist at The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library

 

Derby Public Library slates summer programs for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to the 2022 Teen Summer Library Club. 

This year’s theme is “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” encouraging teens to engage in library programs that include Game Night & Maker Space activities Wednesdays, Aug. 3 and 10, from 6-7:30 p.m.! 

Teens who attend a program, review a book/article or evaluate a website, are entered into weekly drawings for $20 gift cards to local eateries. A grand prize winner will be drawn at the club’s finale Pizza Party Aug. 11. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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

VFW Post to present car show Sunday in Shelton

'Shameless' to perform Tuesday on Derby Green

 

Save the date: TEAM to hold annual meeting Oct. 13 at Racebrook Country Club

 

Learn about Trees of Connecticut at Ansonia Nature Center program

 

The Elderly Brothers to perform Aug. 5 at Huntington Branch Library

The Elderly Brothers: Rock Out to the Oldies!

Huntington Branch Library

41 Church St., Shelton

6 p.m. Aug. 5

SHELTON - Long-time popular solo artists, T-Bone Stankus and Brian Gillie have teamed up as the Elderly Brothers, serving up mint-condition “oldies” rock ‘n’ roll with pitch-perfect harmonies and soulful improvisations as fresh as the originals. 

No sleepwalk down memory lane with these guys. Their radiant renditions and audience interaction are unsurpassed. 

Enjoy the solid groove and the upbeat, move-it-or-lose-it, ‘50s and ‘60s bandstand repertoire that has made each of them such talented, innovative and celebrated performers.

Register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=468200&PK=
or call 203-926-0111.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Abundant Life Ministries in Ansonia to host community dinner

 

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

DOT to apply rubber chip seal on Route 188 in Seymour, Oxford, Southbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the application of asphalt rubber chip seal on Route 188 during the month of August, state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria said in a release today. Similar work will begin on Route 302 starting August 4, 2022, then progress to Route 188 and subsequently Route 179. The project consists of the preservation of the existing bituminous pavement surface. The project scope involves replacing catch basin tops as needed, crack sealing, patching repairs to the existing pavement, the application of Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal over the existing pavement surface, and finally the installation of new pavement markings within the project limits. DOT Project No. 0174-0454 is scheduled to be completed on October 18, 2022. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston. LANE CLOSURE INFO: Construction work that may interfere with normal traffic operations will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday and 6 p.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Alternating one-way traffic is to be expected through each work zone. DOT Wants to Hear from You! Connecticut DOT wants to hear about your transit experience to inform the development of the first ever Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan that will clearly outline future programs, policies, and priority investments to improve your transit trip. Complete the entire survey for a chance to be entered into a drawing for a $75 pre-paid cash gift card! https://cxactionplansurvey.com/#/. Valid email address or phone number required to be entered to win 1 of 3, $75 pre-paid cash gift cards. Drawing will take place on September 15, 2022. Winners will be notified by email or by phone.

Learn more about the CX Action Plan Sincerely,

Citizens' Engine Company No. 2 of Seymour to host concert at park in Bethany

 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby slates 4-day sale

"Can you make cents of this sale? Better hurry! Sale goes from Wednesday, July 27th thru Saturday, July 30th! (9:30-2:30)."

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

This is shared from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank Facebook page.

My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

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

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

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

'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby business

Turnback Tuesday visits another downtown Derby establishment, Samuel Halper, dealer in Millinery, Coats & Suits and Fancy Goods.

Samuel Halper’s business opened at 223 Main Street in 1887. Unfortunately Samuel passed away in 1900, leaving his widow, Jennie, and son, Charles J., to continue the business.

Charles started out as clerk, became secretary and treasurer by 1904, then became president and secretary by 1909. They continued to do business at this location until 1914.

This photo was taken in 1888 and the young man in front just to the left of the entrance is Charles J. Halper.

Photo courtesy of the Berman Family.

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

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to offer Tai Chi workshops for adults

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will offer a special four-week series of Tai Chi workshops for adults starting Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. It will be held in the Library's Main Reading Room upstairs. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute who has been practicing Tai Chi for the past 10 years and been teaching it for five years.

Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end each class with a series of warm up and cool down exercises.

There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.

The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be done by calling the Adult Department at Plumb Memorial Public Library at 203-924-1580, ext. 2 or by registering at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=468819&PK=

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Learn summer recipes from dietitian's presentation at Derby Neck Library

 

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... at 8:25 p.m. 

Sunset colors reflected in the clouds. 

Master's Table to present 2 meals in August at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia