Derby Police Department offers car seat safety checks

 

Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia to distribute food Monday

 

Check out Bungay students' artwork on display at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - For the month of April, Seymour Public Library is showcasing artwork done by students at Bungay Elementary School.

Stop in anytime to admire their wonderful work!

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Easter Egg Hunt slated at Osbornedale State Park in Derby

DERBY- An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11:30 a.m. April 7 at Osbornedale State Park Upper Pavilion for Grades K through 5.

To RSVP visit:

https://docs.google.com/.../1GDjOWqYnYB6n7eaV.../viewform...

Medication Take Back Day slated at Bradley School in Derby

 

Seymour Public Library to host Teen Book Club

SEYMOUR - Teen Book Club will be held from 4-4:45 p.m. April 11 at Seymour Public Library.  This club is for children in grades 7 and up.

Age appropriate books will be selected from the YA Section of the library.

Registration is required. Books are available at the circulation desk at the library, 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.  

Oxford Public Library to host Story Time Theater fun for kids

 

Shelton Exchange Club to hold 9th annual mini-golf luau in Ansonia

 

Easter Bunny to visit Ansonia City Hall, hand out treats to kids

 

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby slates city-wide cleanup

 

Seymour Public Library to show 'Greenfingers' Friday

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will show the British comedy "Greenfingers" at 10:30 a.m. Friday.

The story is about a prison inmate with a green thumb who goes on to compete in a national gardening competition. 

The movie is rated R and is based on a true story. Run time is one hour, 31 minutes.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Ansonia man, 28, faces multiple drug charges

Daqwon Graham

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police today executed a search warrant on Howard Avenue which was the result of an investigation into the distribution of narcotics. 

Police recovered a large quantity of drugs and cash. Seized were 448 grams of cocaine, 186 grams of crack, 10 grams of Fentanyl, and $100,000 in cash, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Daqwon Graham, 28, of Ansonia was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of narcotics within 200 feet of a school, possession of narcotics with intent to sell within 200 feet of a school, police said.

Graham posted a $150,000 bond and will be arraigned April 12 at Derby Superior Court.

The DEA New Haven Task Force assisted in the investigation with the New Haven Police Department Criminal Intelligence Unit & Shooting Task Force and Connecticut State Police Violent Crime Task Force.

The DEA New Haven Task Force includes personnel from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, Connecticut State Police, New Haven, Waterbury, East Haven, Branford, West Haven, Ansonia, Meriden, Naugatuck, and Shelton Police Departments.

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby seeks adults for study

Help Us Crack the Health Benefits of Eggs

DERBY - The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center at Griffin Hospital is looking for adults to join a study comparing how the DASH diet, with or without eggs, affects heart health. 

The DASH diet features fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, poultry, and low-fat dairy products. It’s recommended by the American Heart Association for people at risk for cardiovascular disease.

You could qualify for the study if you:
• Are 18 years or older
• If a woman, must not currently be on hormone replacement therapy
• Have high blood cholesterol, but are not on any medication to control it

Volunteer roles during the study:
• Follow the DASH diet for 28 weeks
• During 8 of these weeks, you will also eat 2 eggs per day
• Visit Griffin Hospital in Derby 5 times for study assessments

Benefits of being in this study:
• Free nutrition guidance to follow the DASH diet
• Free 8-week supply of eggs
• Free bloodwork and blood vessel ultrasound tests
• Results provided to you upon request
• $600 payment over the course of the study

For more information, please call Rocky at 203-732-1125.

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

Ansonia Animal Shelter in need of dog food donations

Sharing a post from the Ansonia Animal Shelter Facebook page:

"The shelter is in need of dog food donations…

Pedigree ground wet food

Pedigree dry food

Donations can be dropped off at:

Ansonia Animal Shelter

2 North Division St.

Ansonia, CT

If you have any questions call the shelter directly: 203-410-7716

Thank you in advance!"

Forage for wild edibles in Ansonia Nature Center program

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Dawn at 2 p.m. May 13 at the Ansonia Nature Center for an epic foraging adventure. 

Together we will explore the wilds of the Nature Center’s property to harvest and learn about wild edible plants. 

Backyards, vacant lots, woodlands, and open fields support tons of food and medicines for the natural collector! We’ll taste and smell some along the way and have a small feast when we return from our hike. 

Please pre-register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org 

Class size is limited. FEE: $6 per family.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Beacon Falls Public Library reschedules after-school balloon science fun

Register for one of two new dates here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../rescheduled-stem-after...

The Library is at 10 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Cultural Commission to host Easter fun for children on Green

 

Shelton Reading Circle to discuss 'The Trayvon Generation'

SHELTON - Join Shelton Reading Circle members at the Shelton Community Center at 6:30 p.m. April 11 to discuss their March pick, "The Trayvon Generation" by Elizabeth Alexander.
The Shelton Community Center is at 46 Church St.
(March meeting was canceled due to adverse weather. We hope you'll join us!)

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... and snapping a pic of tonight's fading sunset colors. 

Oxford Public Library to host program on dementia care home safety

 

Shelton Libraries' reading challenge a huge success; next up is summer reading

The Shelton Libraries' Winter Reading Challenge 2023 was a TREMENDOUS success!
Take a look at the AMOUNT of books read in the 6-weeks!!! 

A BIG THANK YOU to all the kids and teens who participated in this reading initiative!

Special thanks once again to Dave’s Gourmet Paletas located at 781 River Road in Shelton (across from the Rinks) for cosponsoring the Shelton Libraries!

We sincerely appreciated your contributions! 

Next reading initiative will be Shelton Libraries' Summer Reading Program beginning in June! Details coming soon.

Congratulations to all the children who participated and read 682 books during the winter!

This is shared from Miss Maura's Programs Facebook page. 

Ground broken for sports training complex on Olson Drive in Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, center, is all smiles Friday as he is joined by developers, Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan, and aldermen to break ground for a sports complex.

ANSONIA - As a resident I was pleased to see positive economic progress at last week's groundbreaking for a sports training complex on Olson Drive.

Read all about the event in a story by Valley Independent Sentinel correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Ford dealership in Derby

Turnback Tuesday visits the establishment of George E. Knorr Co. at 264 Seymour Ave., Derby.

George E. Knorr started out as sales manager for Central Garage on Third Street in 1927.

In 1934, he took over Tarantino Motor Sales at 262-264 Seymour Ave. and changed the name to "Motor Sales Co." and then in 1939 changed the name to "George E. Knorr Co." George was the Pres-Tres, his wife Alice was Sec'y and Thomas N. Pompa was VP.

In 1948, it became an official Ford dealership. In 1952, it appears George sold the business to Robert Maloney. The dealership was located where the parking lot now exists across the street from Griffin Hospital.

Image courtesy of the B. Berman collection.

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

Derby Public Library to present matinees on Tuesdays in April

 

Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley applauds Service to Youth awardees

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our 2023 Service to Youth Award winners:

Nicholas & Ernestine Luise - Raymond P. Lavietes Service to Youth Award
Bassett Family Fund - Champion of Youth Award
Sharon Oates - Alumni Hall of Fame Award

Thank you for your years of service to the youth of our community. 

Join us in celebrating on April 20 at the Stone Barn at Whitney Farms - https://bgc-lnv.org/events/service-to-youth-awards/

This is shared from the Club's Facebook page. 

Food Explorers program at Seymour Public Library to teach kids about baking

SEYMOUR - Join Food Explorers at 5:30 p.m. April 11 at Seymour Public Library for a deliciously sweet baking program.

You’ll be making Red Velvet Trifles! 

Learn how to make red velvet cake from scratch and a smooth and silky cream cheese frosting, and combine everything together into a yummy parfait.

Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and eggs.

Registration is limited and required for this program. Please call 203-888-3903 for more information or to register.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

The Lone Gnome to get kids singing, dancing at Ansonia Library

 

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

Ansonia Library to host hula hooping fun for children Saturday

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Today's moon is in waxing crescent phase, and is 25 percent illuminated. 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank seeks Easter hams

Easter is sneaking up on us!

Helping others in need is a wonderful holiday tradition for us all! 

Any food is welcome at St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, but especially the food items below. Did we mention HAMS? 

We are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby. Please bring all food around the back of the building to the pantry door by Tuesday, April 4. Thank you.

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Shelton History Center slates volunteer orientation

Are you interested in sharing your time and talents with the community? 

Got a soft spot for history? A knack for storytelling?

Join us on Sunday, April 2, from 2-4 p.m. for a volunteer orientation at the Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road, Shelton to see how you can get involved!

Local history matters! But we can't share it without your help! Tag your volunteer buddies! Share with friends!

This is shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.

Derby Baseball to hold pancake fundraiser Sunday at Payden Field House

Huntington Branch Library to host Pound workout at Shelton Community Center

SHELTON - Join fitness instructor Debbie Russell at 2 p.m. April 1 for a fun and exciting cardio workout involving drumming! Drumsticks provided. This event will be held in the Shelton Community Center Gym, 41 Church St.

Channel your inner rockstar with this full body cardio-jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing, and crowd-pleasing fun of playing the drums. You become the workout music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. 

Using lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host animal show with Beardsley Zoo

SEYMOUR - The Beardsley Zoo will be visiting Seymour Public Library at 10:30 a.m. April 11 with a few animal friends!

Learn about the amazing adaptations animals have for thriving in their habitats with the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and artifacts.

Please call 203-888-3903 for more information.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.