6th annual Willie Pep Invitational slated at St. Sebastian Club in Ansonia

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

 

Shelton History Center to host old-fashioned Harvest Fun Fest

 

Ansonia Nature Center seeks volunteers to join conservation corps

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane.

Derby Public Library to host 2 YA Wednesdays in October

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 18.  

Teen Game Time as Sony PlayStation Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, and tabletop games are available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.    

Ansonia Harvest Festival is on as scheduled Saturday

 

Ansonia police announce Main Street closure for harvest festival Saturday

ANSONIA - On Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, Main Street from Tremont Street to the Maple Street bridge will be closed from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. to vehicular traffic and parking will not be allowed while the annual Harvest Festival takes place. 

In order to detour traffic the one-way section of East Main Street from Kingston Drive to Main Street will be open for two-way traffic. 

There will be no parking on East Main Street between Kingston Drive and Main Street during the Main Street road closure. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch. 

Sharing post from Salvation Army in Ansonia about Christmas program

87 Days ‘til Christmas – 100 Days to Make a Difference

https://salarmy.us/100DaysofChristmas2023
Learn more on our Adopt-a-Family program today!

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

I attended a wonderful solo performance by singer/songwriter/guitarist Susan Carson on the Derby Green Thursday night. 

Inclement weather forced the concert to be  rescheduled and unfortunately there were only about a dozen people in attendance to enjoy the variety of music genres Carson played. 

See previous post about her performance.

The sky added to a magical evening of live music, featuring a pastel sunset and a beautiful supermoon. 

Tonight the moon will be 100 percent illuminated, a Full Harvest Moon. 

Singer/songwriter Susan Carson's solo performance rocks Derby Green

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Susan Carson of Stamford gave a wonderful performance Thursday night on the Derby Green. 

The city's final concert of the season was slated for Tuesday but inclement weather rescheduled Carson's appearance. 

The crowd may have been small but those in attendance enjoyed her eclectic mix of music, ranging from Blind Faith and Jefferson Starship to Johnny Cash.

Friends and I told Carson she needs to make a return visit to Derby next year!

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to offer yoga class for kids

Krista’s Kids Yoga

Ages: 5 years old +

Date: Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023

Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Location: Plumb Memorial Library

Registration required for children only.

Register online ( http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=505443&PK= ), or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.

Join yoga instructor Ms. Krista as she teaches kids yoga poses and mindful breathing techniques. Kids must wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel or yoga mat, and a water bottle.

Caregivers must remain in the library program room while child does yoga regardless of child’s age.

If your child is sick or not able to attend on the day of the program, please cancel at 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

This way a child on our wait list can attend. Thank you.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Historical Society to host 2 events in Ansonia this weekend

Saturday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m.
David Humphreys House
37 Elm St., Ansonia

Limited parking in our lot and additional parking on Thomas Street.

Join the Derby Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution as we accept a donation from the family of Lucinda Tomko of various historical documents and journals from the Colonial Period in Derby and Ansonia. 

The documents will be on display for your viewing at this time.  

          
 

Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.

Rev. Richard Mansfield House

37 Jewett St., Ansonia
Parking available across the street in the St. Joseph's Church parking lot. Please do not park in the lot of the rectory.

In honor of the Rev. Richard Mansfield's 300th birthday, the Derby Historical Society is inviting you to a sneak peek of his home. 

This historic building, built in 1700 and on the National Register of Historic Places, was purchased by the Derby Historical Society last year. Plans are underway to restore the building and move it to the same lot as the David Humphreys House (37 Elm St., Ansonia) to make it accessible to the public once again.

Join the Reverend, who holds the record for the longest-serving rectorship in the United States (72 years!) for a slice of cake and a peek inside his home.          

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

   

FEMA, FCC to conduct nationwide test of emergency alert system Oct. 4

Dear Friends, FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset. The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.  All wireless phones should receive the message only once. The following can be expected from the nationwide WEA test: Beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should be capable of receiving the test message.  For consumers, the message that appears on their phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Phones with the main menu set to Spanish will display: “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.”

Sincerely,

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky (and more)

It has been an interesting morning so far.

I opened the door to get a photo of pastel clouds and ended up giving Rocky a scare, causing him to run up the tree.

Rocky

As I was pointing and shooting toward the tree, a coyote came around the side of the house. I quickly tried to get a photo of him to complete the nature scene, but when he saw me he took off.
 

Have an interesting Thursday!

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to present history of 50s' film techniques

SHELTON - Join us for a special presentation "I Love Lucy or I Love the Movies: How Hollywood Fought Back in the 1950s" in Plumb Memorial Library Meeting Room at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept 28.

Registration is available online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=501490&PK=

or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102

Television was making inroads into movie theater attendance.

Hollywood started to fight back doing things that couldn’t be duplicated on the small screen by launching new filming techniques.

The most profound process was Cinerama which was introduced in 1953 with a huge curved screen and brand new “stereophonic” sound.

Then came 3D Natural Vision and shortly thereafter wide screen CinemaScope and CinemaScope 55. VistaVision took a different tack and master showman Mike Todd came up with wide screen Todd-AO.

The presentation will cover how each process worked, benefits and pitfalls if each, and their impact on today’s theater productions. There will be visual examples of each.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library seeks sewing machine donation for adult makerspace

 

Cornerstone Christian Center in Derby to host annual fall festival on Halloween

 

St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton seeks vendors for Holly Fair

SHELTON - St. Margaret Mary Parish has vendor spaces available for its Holly Fair at 9 a.m. Dec. 2

Spaces Available $30 a table
Call/text Jackie (203) 521-9651
jacquelineschubert@sbcglobal.net

More space for more vendors this year!

Crafts/Vendors
Bake Sale
Basket Raffle
White Elephant
Health Screenings

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Gala in New Haven to highlight glitz, glamour of 1930s

DERBY – The 2023 Griffin Health Gala offers a lavish journey back to the glitz, glamour, and golden feeling of the 1930s Oct. 21 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven.

This Art Deco-inspired soirée will feature tantalizing cuisine, the vibrant melodies of Blonde Ambition, a performance by champion professional ballroom dancers, lessons on the iconic dances of the era and an auction for extraordinary experiences, including taking the wheel of an exotic sports car, helicopter flying lesson, and unforgettable international adventures.

Blonde Ambition is a contemporary dance band that has earned worldwide accolades for its outstanding repertoire of jazz-infused melodies and performances to sold-out crowds at renowned jazz clubs and at Super Bowl pre-game events. 

The band’s unique blend of classic and modern hits promises to capture the spirit of the Gatsby era, and have Gala guests footloose and fancy-free throughout the evening.

Black tie dress is suggested. Individual tickets are $225 and a table of 10 is $2,250. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Proceeds will support Griffin Health’s mission to provide critical connections between patients and social services, coordinate outpatient care with compassionate outreach and expert navigation, and empower individuals with disease management education and support.

Tickets can be purchased at griffinhealth.org/gala. For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7384 or lnista@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby holds 'shocking' sale

This week's sale is shocking! For a few dollars you can revitalize your closet! Come shop painlessly! Cash, check, credit, debit are all welcome!

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30 TO 2:30, 237 ROOSEVELT DRIVE, DERBY.

This is shared from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank Facebook page.

Shelton Day to feature food, live music, crafts, pony rides, vendors, more

 

Ansonia Library to host StoryFest 2023 Watch Party event

We are excited to offer the opportunity to be a part of The Westport Library's StoryFest 2023, right here in the City of Ansonia! 

Middle schoolers, teens, and adults are invited to register to join us at our Neil Gaiman Watch Party, enjoy pizza courtesy of Casa Bianca Pizza Ansonia and hear what Mr. Gaiman has to say! You can register for the event and submit your questions for Mr. Gaiman here: https://forms.gle/XVsvDzMGXdChd8cA6

The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby seeking toy donations

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO ONCE-LOVED TOYS! 

We are excellent at finding new playmates for toddler toys, learning toys, collectibles and more! 

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30 TO 2:30, 237 ROOSEVELT DRIVE, DERBY. 

Please just drive around back to donate!

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show 'You Hurt My Feelings'

SHELTON - Join us this Friday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at Plumb Memorial Library for our film series! This week’s film is "You Hurt My Feelings."

Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1 p.m. The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room.

No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

2 Ansonia High School students win plaudits for presentation today at CCSU

From the City of Ansonia Facebook post:

"This morning at CCSU, [Superintendent of Schools] Dr. Joseph DiBacco and students Paul Palmer and Fahima Chowdhury presented about ECE - (early college experience). “Our kids did phenomenal,” said Dr. DiBacco."

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Derby-Ansonia trolley line

Turnback Tuesday visits Trolley Days.

The first run of the first electric car was in Ansonia on April 30, 1888. The next day, trolley service began between Derby and Ansonia with much excitement from the community.

The trolley was equipped with a motor “one-ender” located at one end of the car. The outgoing circuit ran through the overhead wire with the return current going through the rails.

The trolley line between Derby and Ansonia was the second system in the United States and the first in New England. Thank you to the efforts of James D. Kennedy who came here in 1887 and began construction.

The Trolley Days magazine was a recent donation from the R. A family. The image of the two trolleys came from the magazine.

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

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

Refresh your home with these sales! Click link for coupon!

https://conta.cc/3texXUF

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page