Thursday, November 9, 2023

Derby Cultural Commission to host annual tree lighting ceremony on Green


 

City of Ansonia offices to close Friday to mark Veterans Day


In observance of Veterans Day, all City of Ansonia offices will be closed tomorrow, November 10, 2023.
Public Works will reopen Saturday, 8-11:45 a.m.

“We’re blessed with the opportunity to stand for something — for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to. And we have good reason to be hopeful and optimistic.” — Ronald Reagan

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Abundant Life Ministries in Ansonia to give away food Monday


 

Ansonia celebrates Veterans Day at annual program in Veterans Park

More than 50 residents, city officials gather to honor those who serve


Mayor David S. Cassetti listens as eighth grader Violet Schiavo reads her essay about what Veterans Day means to her. She was one of seven Ansonia Public School students to participate in the solemn ceremony.


Ansonia High School music director Maria Tangredi leads a few members of her chorus in singing several patriotic songs.


Michael Heise, Commander of Post 50 American Legion, plays Taps after a rifle salute to war dead at the conclusion of the program.


Read about the event in a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel by Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Derby Historical Society to host Open Hearth Day at Humphreys House

 

Visit Holiday Fantasy of Trees this weekend at Saint Barbara Church in Orange


ORANGE - The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present its 10th annual HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. 

This two-day celebration features holiday treats, music, mouthwatering Greek cuisine, and a raffle of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, urns, and gifts. 

Get a jump on your shopping at our Holiday Marketplace, which includes new and returning vendors. 

Held in the Social Hall of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church at 480 Racebrook Road A HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES offers something for the entire family. 

In support of Connecticut Food Share, we are asking attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to help feed our hungry neighbors in Connecticut.


This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Public Library to close in observance of Veterans Day


 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank posts wish list for November donations


November Wish List:

Mayo/Hamburger Helper/Chef Boyardee/Coffee/

Applesauce/Baked Beans


Thank you for checking in! The food bank is at 20 Pine St., Seymour.

Stop & Shop, Seymour is donating $1 from all Community Bags sold throughout November.


This is shared from the food bank's Facebook page