Summer Nights at the Beach on tap in Oxford

OXFORD - Double Hung will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 19 at Jackson Cove. 

Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets and come sit back, relax, and enjoy great music in this beautiful setting. (no alcohol please)

Light refreshments will be for sale.
Concerts are free to the public and beach permit restrictions will be waived at 5:30 p.m. on concert nights.
Concert begins at 6 p.m.
Cancellation Line: 203-888-2543, Press 3 then 1
Announcements will be made by 4 p.m. the day of the concert in the event of cancellation due to weather.

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Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby to display rare book collection

DERBY - Osborne Homestead Museum is hosting a display and presentation of its rare and unique books by museum docent Patricia Sweeney, at 1 p.m. July 23. 

Registration is required.

This is a “rare” treat indeed for all book lovers, librarians, browsers, or anyone interested in such special antiques.  

Guests will view beautifully illustrated volumes of Japanese art prints that Frances Osborne Kellogg collected, as well as unusual books of note, such as one on Jacobean embroidery.  

Mrs. Osborne Kellogg met many famous and influential people in her lifetime of 80 years, including celebrities appearing before the Woman’s Club of Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton.  Several noted authors personally inscribed books for her and these will be shown. 

Among the volumes on display will be several volumes by her uncle, Henry E. Krehbiel of New York City, a celebrated music critic and author.  

This rare book collection has never been shared with the public before, so this is a special opportunity not to be missed.

This is a free event. To register please call 203-734-2513. The Osborne Homestead Museum, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division, is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from the Osborne Homestead Museum.

  

Kids can learn cartooning at Seymour Public Library program

Learn how to draw cartoons!

Fun for ages 5-10.

Registration is required and limited for this program. 

For more information or to register, call 203-888-3903. 

The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.

Derby Neck Library to host bird walk at Osbornedale State Park

DERBY - Ages 8+ are invited to join us and the New Haven Bird Club for a bird walk field trip! 

We’ll meet in the parking lot of the Kellogg Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., and take a stroll around the grounds, then make our way to Osbornedale Park. 

The entire walk will take about an hour. Bring your binoculars, sunscreen, and walking shoes!

Register on our website for this event here: https://derbynecklibrary.org/events/derby-neck-birdwalk/

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/8KsU915GM8icXEWC8 

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Seymour Public Library to host Mad Science program

 

Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby to host treasure hunt fun

Osborne Homestead Museum

DERBY - Calling all detectives, treasure seekers, and puzzle solvers.  

Come to the Hunt for the Giant Golden Goblet at the Osborne Homestead Museum July 9 from noon-4 p.m. 

Learn about history, art, and more with a map and clues that will lead you to the hidden treasure. If you want all the fame, play solo.  

If you’re willing to share the wins, play as a team. Just bring your thinking caps, skills, talents, and A-Game to find the missing golden goblet.

 

This is a free, family-friendly event, and participants can play the game at their own pace.   Meet at the check-in table at the gate leading to the Osborne Homestead Museum to get your map and directions.  

Unlock all three levels, get the clues, then do the indoor hunt inside the museum to solve the final clue that will lead you to the hidden treasure.  

For more information and to register call 203-734-2513 or email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov .   

The Osborne Homestead Museum, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division, is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from the Osborne Homestead Museum.

 

Oxford Center Fire House readies annual car show

Join us for the Oxford Center Fire House annual car show at 3 p.m. July 23, 484 Oxford Road.

All proceeds from the event go directly to the Oxford Center Volunteer Fire Company. Loaded with awesome cars, fun raffles, and good food, this will be a show you won’t want to miss! 

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