Ansonia to hold 9/11 remembrance at Webster Park Monday morning

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti invites all to Webster Park Monday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m., to remember the terrorist attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001.

The remembrance will take place from 8:46-9:01 a.m.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Scarpa to hold book signing Saturday at J.C.'s Sports Bar in Shelton

Gary Scarpa 

SHELTON - Join TEAM SCARPA Saturday for our second book signing at my favorite downtown establishment: J.C.’s Sports Bar (aka the ASCOT CLUB), 330 Howe Ave. 

Book signing will be from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Many thanks to J.C.'s owner Jimmy Cavallaro for hosting us!  

Come by and say hello, and bring your own book to be signed or buy one at “the Club” on Saturday.

J.C.’s has a lunch menu and, oh yes, a cash bar!

P.S. No book talk at this event!

Upcoming Events:

Quarry Walk, Oxford - "Meet the Authors" - Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shelton Day - Oct. 1, all day
Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton - Book Talk and Signing - Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. (book talk from 6-7 p.m., signing before and after)

This is a press release from author and retired Shelton educator Gary Scarpa.

Forecast cancels concert at Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia

 

Ansonia Library Book Club to discuss 'The First Husband'

 

NBC/Stop & Shop to hold food drive Saturday for Seymour Oxford Food Bank

SEYMOUR - NBC/Stop & Shop are sponsoring a food drive for us [Seymour Oxford Food Bank] Saturday.
Stop by and get a Wish List from one of our volunteers to choose an item or two to purchase during your shopping trip.

Here's the wish list posted Friday on the Seymour Oxford Food Bank Facebook page: 

Learn stories about hanging witches in CT at Ansonia Library presentation

 

Seymour Recreation to offer country line dancing at community center

 

Pack 51 to hold popcorn sale Sunday at Hilltop Hose Company in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Pack 51 will be holding a drive thru popcorn sale Sunday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Hilltop Hose Company, 80 Pulaski Highway.

Please come out and support the youth of our community.

We will have tables set up with popcorn. Drive up, tell us what you would like to purchase and off you go, it is that easy!

Thanks for your support!

Pack 51 Ansonia

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Forecast forces rescheduling of Derby Day festival to Sept. 16

 

Dear Vendors and Friends,

After following the weather forecast (National Weather Service) all week and then hearing from nervous vendors on the thunder/lightning predictions, the very tough decision was made to reschedule Derby Day for the rain date of Sept. 16, noon-6 p.m. on the beautiful Derby Green.

At least the majority of the work is behind us. A very special thank you to Jamie Wilson and Ed Armeno.

Thank you for your patience and all of your tremendous help. Each and every vendor is very appreciated. This list is not inclusive of everyone so spread the word pretty please.

Till then,

Sue, Ian, Elizabeth, Sue, Gloria, Virginia

Derby Cultural Commission

*This edited post is shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel Facebook page.

Salvation Army in Ansonia reminds public to prepare for emergencies

National Preparedness Month is here, and The Salvation Army is here to guide you on a path to safety and readiness.

In a world of uncertainties, having a solid plan can make all the difference. Here are a few things to include in your game plan - expect the unexpected, put your family first, stay calm and act smart, never forget your emergency kit, and lastly, knowledge is power.

Wherever and whenever the unexpected strikes, The #SalvationArmy Emergency Disaster Services are on the frontlines, ready to respond and bring hope in times of crisis.

To become an Emergency Disaster Services volunteer, visit: https://salarmy.us/SalvationArmyEmergencyDisasterServicesSNE

This is shared from the Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Hilltop Hose to take part in 50th annual antique fire apparatus muster in Milford

"Come join us as we participate in the 50th Engine 260 Fire Apparatus Show & Muster"

This is shared from Hilltop Hose Company #5 of Ansonia Facebook page.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host prostate cancer screenings

DERBY - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 14.

The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. For more information about HiM, visit griffinhealth.org/him.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. 

Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

“Identifying prostate cancer early before patients have symptoms is our best chance to cure their disease,” said Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Aneja. “Screening programs are an inexpensive and non-invasive way to identify men who have treatable prostate cancer before they have symptoms. It’s unfortunate that prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men because we have excellent treatment options which, if initiated early enough, can provide patients with a cure.”

The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 

To register, call 203-732-1260.

About Prostate Cancer

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.