'For Veterans, By Veterans' comedy night slated at Vazzano''s in Stratford

STRATFORD - Homes for the Brave presents a lively and memorable night out at the 7th Annual “For Veterans by Veterans” Comedy Night, hosted on March 31 at Vazzano’s Four Seasons.

The evening features a dinner, door prize, 50/50 raffle, and a hilarious lineup of professional comics, all of whom are U.S. military veterans.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8.

Proceeds from the event will fund programs and services that assist Connecticut’s veterans struggling with homelessness to gain the foundation they need to get back on their feet and achieve their personal goals.

Get your tickets today - visit https://bit.ly/HFTBComedyNight or call 203-338-0669.

Griffin Health offers lung cancer screening program

History of smoking? You may be eligible for lung cancer screening.

If you are between the ages of 50-80 years with a 20-pack year history of smoking or currently smoke, you may be eligible for the Griffin Health Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program.

Studies have shown that early detection can improve cure rates as much as 20 percent.

Cancer experts are available to help you. Call 203-732-1476 or visit griffinhealth.org/lung to answer your questions and assess if you are eligible.

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page. 

Derby, Oxford Senior Centers slate shared Mohegan Sun Bus Trip

This is shared from the Derby Senior Center Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host Teen Book Club

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host a book club meeting for children in grades 7 & up from 4-4:45 p.m. March 8.

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

Registration is required for this program. Books are available at the circulation desk.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Faceook page.

Seymour Public Library slates infant story times on Thursdays

SEYMOUR - Join us at Seymour Public Library at 10 a.m. March 2 and continuing on Thursdays through May 11 for 20 minutes of stories and songs for little ones under 2 years old.

Older siblings are welcome!

*No Storytime on 3/16*

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton offers crafternoon fun for children

SHELTON - Registration is now open for Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks.

Children ages 5 and up can come to the Huntington Branch Library at 5 p.m. March 22 to make their own keychain, pin, or earrings out of Shrinky Dinks! 

We will provide the materials and in person instruction. **An oven will be in use, please keep this in mind when registering.** 

Each child must register individually. Caregivers must remain with children ages 12 and under for the duration of the program.

The Library is at 41 Church St.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=486949&PK=

This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page. 

Seymour Public Library to host BringtheHoopla class for preschoolers

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host a BringtheHoopla class just for preschoolers ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28.

Come hula-hoop with us and learn a few new tricks along the way
No hula-hoop experience required! The BringtheHoopla team is great with first timers!

Registration is required and limited.
For more information, please call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Irish Balladeers The Kerry Boys to perform at Derby Neck Library