Celebrate the animals of Halloween at Ansonia Nature Center program

Saturday, Oct. 28 at noon

ANSONIA - Come and learn about the Nature Center’s resident animals at this special creature feature celebrating the animals of Halloween.

The staff will talk about the different species of mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds we have on display. You may perhaps get a glimpse at some rarely seen critters that call the Nature Center home. 

We will also teach the children how to touch and handle some of these soft, scaly, and slimy creatures. 

FREE. Register here.

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is shared from a press release.

Shelton Autumn Craft Festival on tap Saturday

SHELTON - The Shelton Autumn Craft Festival will be held at the Hyatt House Hotel, 830 Bridgeport Ave. this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

This popular annual event by Artisans Alliance will feature crafts in several categories. 

Free admission.

For more information call (203) 414-7299.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Sharing 2016 'Turnback Tuesday' memory about black governors

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of Nancy Freeman - wife of the (in)famous "black governor," Roswell Freeman.

The photo was taken in the backyard of her home, which was located where Osbornedale State Park is now. The Freemans lived in Derby during the early and mid 1800s.

In 2012, the area where the Freeman home was believed to have stood was excavated in order to learn more about the family and the role "black governors" had in Derby.

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

Derby Public Schools publishes Fall 2023 newsletter

Derby Public Schools has published its first  Community Newsletter - Fall 2023, Vol.1 

Here's the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-VNJ00MmfsILsABAdv5tqfPQ_tz710gy/view

This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center to host Full Hunter's Moon Hike

Seymour Public Library to host Halloween party for kids

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host a Halloween party for kids at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. 

Come enjoy snacks, games, and crafts!
Costumes are welcome but not required!
Fun for everyone 6 and under!

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.