Derby Public Library offers help with technology, resume writing

 This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view on Sunday evening.

Salvation Army in Ansonia holds successful children's clothing giveaway

A Salvation Army canteen offered free snacks and beverages to the shoppers.

ANSONIA - The Greater Valley Salvation Army Corps Thursday gave away a lot of new clothing that had been donated by Walmart.

Salvation Army photo

In a Facebook post Capt. Cheryl McCollum, second from right, expressed her gratitude for the help she received from family and friends in making the event a success. With her are employees of the Salvation Army.

As an advisory board member I stopped by the event at 26 Lester St. to take a few pictures.

There were several mothers there busy doing some back-to-school "shopping" with their young children.

This Ansonia mom was looking for clothes for her daughter who is headed to Kindergarten this week.  

Coats and jackets for all ages were piled high outside the front door.

A big thanks goes out to Walmart for helping the Salvation Army help the local community.

Save the date: Vigil in Shelton to remember victims, celebrate survivors

SHELTON - Join The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and Hope Family Justice Center Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park, 38 Canal St. East.

Remembrance, Healing, Hope. 

Please join us to raise awareness, remember victims, and celebrate survivors of domestic violence. 

RSVP here.

Derby Board of Education names Dean of Student Affairs for Irving, Bradley Schools

This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.

 

Ansonia Nature Center to hold program about protecting migratory birds

ANSONIA - Craig Repasz, Connecticut Ornithological Association’s Past Conservation Committee chair and past president of the New Haven Bird Club, will tell us about Lights Out! CT, at 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 25). 

Lights Out! CT is a campaign to help protect migrating birds from crashing into buildings at night. 

Why Lights Out? Most migratory birds pass over our state at night, when temperatures are cooler and skies are less turbulent. 

However, artificial lights attract and disorient birds, leading to collisions with buildings. The result is catastrophic: almost 1 billion birds are killed in the United States every year. Craig will tell you more about the problem and the steps you can take to protect our birds. 

FREE adult program. Click HERE to register. 

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

Mayor "Mario" visits movie night at First United Methodist Church in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. "Mario" Cassetti chats with kids and parents Saturday night on the lawn of First United Methodist Church. 

"Mario" visited the crowd of more than 40 before the showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, an event for the community sponsored by the Church.

Hazardous waste collection for 15 towns slated at Thomaston High School

Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour, Oxford included