'Turnback Tuesday' features St. James Episcopal Church

Turnback Tuesday looks at St. James Episcopal Church.

The church was established in 1737. The first resident rector was Rev. Richard Mansfield 1748-1820.The original building erected for the Episcopal Church still stands today on Elm Street in Ansonia. It was added to the David Humphreys House located across the street and used as a summer kitchen. During the rectorship of Rev. William Bliss Ashley,1842-1848, the church was relocated from east Derby to its present location at 123 Minerva St., along the Derby Green.

The parish was then enlarged and a tower added in 1853.

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

Naugatuck Valley Health District to offer suicide prevention training

 

SEYMOUR - NVHD and Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps are offering a free, evidence-based suicide prevention training at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Can’t make it in person or prefer to attend virtually?

Call us at 203-881-3255 x108 to get the virtual access information!

“The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.” -https://www.qprinstitute.com

This is shared from the Naugatuck Valley Health District Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host 'Sign Me A Story' program

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host Sign Me A Story for ages 3-7 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 24.
– Presented by Elaine Langsam (Outdoors)
– Incorporates sign language into an interactive summer-themed story
– Features songs and an art project
For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/39C1RZE

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

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

Tell us what you will be shopping for this week?!

Click link for 20% off coupon!
https://conta.cc/3xL0S1k

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.