'Turnback Tuesday' features talk by Amelia Earhart at Sterling Opera House in Derby

 

Turnback Tuesday remembers a visitor to Derby. The Woman’s Club of Derby invited the “First Lady of the Air” to speak at its March 16, 1936 meeting.

With the huge demand of members and residents to see Amelia Earhart, the meeting was moved to the Sterling Opera House to accommodate such a large attendance.

Amelia’s subject was “Aviation Adventures.” She spoke of her travels, what was needed to prepare plus dispelled rumors as to why she attempted such feats. Amelia entertained the audience with the details of her Pacific flight. She flew because she wished to do so.

With the interest of Miss Earhart, there was a great demand for a copy of her books from the local libraries.

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

Sofferman family to hold 36th annual turkey drive for Spooner House in Shelton

SHELTON - It’s almost time to make your annual pilgrimage to our frozen turkey and canned-food drive, benefitting Spooner House in Shelton! 

The Sofferman Pilgrim Family and Brendan Carey as “The Turkey” will be outside in full costume collecting your donations at our office.

This year’s goal is to prepare 750 meal baskets, piled high with turkeys and all the trimmings! 

Any donation you can make goes a long way. Simply pull up, pop the trunk, and we’ll help remove your frozen turkey and/or non-perishable food items from the car!

Don’t miss Chaz from 99.1 PLR on event day!

This is shared from www.smiledentalcenterct.com.

TEAM, Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia to distribute food

 

Learn about wild turkeys, make Thanksgiving craft at Ansonia Nature Center

THANKFUL Turkey - Nov. 12, 2 p.m.

ANSONIA - Bring the family to the Ansonia Nature Center to learn about one of our common North American birds, the Wild Turkey. 

During this program be prepared to go on a short walk to find signs of them. After the walk, stay to create your turkey craft for your Thanksgiving gathering. 

FREE for all ages. Register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane. 

This is shared from a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Smile Dental Center in Shelton to host Gobble & Give to support Spooner House

Shared from Smile Dental Center:

"The night before our Annual Turkey Drive, we’re hosting a party with live jazz music, catered food and a Silent Auction! 

"Bring your donations early and mingle with other members of the community who are also devoted to helping those in need."

Smile Dental Center is located at 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

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 profits support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare. 

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby slates Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar