51st annual Oxford Arts & Crafts Fair slated at site of former school

OXFORD - The 51st Annual Oxford Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the site of the former Oxford Center School, 462 Oxford Road. 

More than 30 unique artisans will be selling their wares. 

Kick off your holiday shopping with unique hand-crafted gifts that will last for generations! 

This is shared from the Oxford Cultural Commission Facebook page. 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Pretty colors seen just before sunset on Monday.

Take in a movie at Derby Public Library; 'Belfast' showing today

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features cup with image of Derby-Shelton Bridge

Turnback Tuesday takes a different look at the Derby-Shelton Bridge.

The image looks towards Shelton, and is printed on a demitasse cup, 2” wide by 2” tall. The word "demitasse" is French and means "half cup," as in half cup of coffee, typically holding 2 to 3 oz.

The cup was made in Germany and sold through Kamak’s Bargain House, dealers in tin ware and crockery, located at 181-185 Main St., Derby.

It was donated to the library by Arthur Bogen.

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

Ansonia Nature Center to host viewing of Orionids meteor shower Friday

ANSONIA - The Orionids is an average shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak! It is produced by dust grains left behind by Hailey’s Comet. 

The shower runs annually from Oct. 2-Nov. 7 with its peak being on the night of Oct. 21 and 22. Come to the Nature Center at 10 DeerfIeld Lane and join ranger Jeremy for this all-ages astronomical event. FREE.

 Please register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Seymour Pink donates Bella Blankets to Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

A donation from Seymour Pink to the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital helped purchase Bella Blankets for the Center. From left: Hewitt Center Breast Imaging Navigator Sarah Minck; Seymour Pink Board Member Lynne Mydlo; Hewitt Center Medical Director Dr. Denise Barajas; Griffin Department of Radiology Dr. Devika Jajoo; Seymour Pink Vice President Colleen Fries; Board Member Tina Godkin; Seymour Pink Treasurer Chris Vartko; Hewitt Center Manager Tori Kochiss; and Seymour Pink President/Founder Mary Deming./ Contributed photo

 

DERBY - Seymour Pink recently helped enhance the accuracy and comfort of mammograms at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness.

The community breast cancer fundraising organization provided funding to Griffin Health for the purchase of Bella Blankets®, protective coverlets that act as a barrier between the patient’s skin and the mammogram receptor plate to help hold the breast in place and allow for more accurate readings. 

When the mammogram is over, the blankets ensure that breasts are easily lifted off, preventing possible skin tears. Additionally, Bella Blankets provide a sanitary barrier and a more comfortable, warmer mammogram which helps elevate the overall patient experience.

“We heard about the Bella Blankets being used at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, and about the comfort and benefit they provide to patients,” said Mary Deming, Seymour Pink Board of Directors President. 

“The blankets were described as providing invaluable comfort and making an uncomfortable but necessary procedure much more comfortable. For us at Seymour Pink, it was a perfect fit with our mission.”

In honor of the organization’s longtime support, Griffin Health has named the Center’s patient lounge after Seymour Pink.

For more information about Seymour Pink, visit seymourpink.com. 

For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, visit griffinhealth.org/breast.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.