Ansonia High to hold Back to School Night Wednesday

 

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

DERBY - There's a new reason to visit [St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop] each day! 

Start your week with us and come back for your favorite daily-saley! We are incredibly grateful for your shopping and donating - both helping us constantly restock our pantry shelves!

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Seymour Pumpkin Festival slated Sunday at French Memorial Park

SEYMOUR -The annual Seymour Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22 at French Memorial Park, 62 Spruce St.

The event was started in 1965 and has been running strong since. It features live entertainment, food, crafts, vendors, family fun, activities for kids, and more!

This is shared from the Festival Facebook page.

Learn about AI at Plumb Memorial Library presentation in Shelton

What is AI and How Does it Work?

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
Date/Time: Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Krishiv Patel will be back at Plumb Library to explain and answer questions regarding AI – Artificial Intelligence; what it is, how it works and what the dangers/benefits of it are. Questions are welcome!
A computer is not required for this class.

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../what-is-ai-and-how.../
or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby-Shelton Bridge

This week's Turnback Tuesday photo: The Derby-Shelton Covered Bridge circa 1890s as seen from Olivia Street in Derby looking towards Shelton. 

Since then, the bridge has been renovated several times.

This photo was first published on this date in 2015.

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

St. Michael's CWV Post 1562 in Derby to host benefit dinner Tuesday

DERBY - St. Michael's CWV Post 1562 monthly pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will benefit the TargetCTforT2T initiative to raise money for CONNECTICUT veterans and first responders. 

The Post is at 112 Derby Ave.

Dinner is just $10 per person, but reservations are needed to ensure we have enough to go around for all! 

Call the Post at 203-734-9748 to get your ticket. Dinner includes bread, salad, pasta in meat sauce, coffee and dessert. 

Bonus of the evening, great time with friends, those you know and those you will make! Join us! 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Cultural Commission lists crafters, vendors for annual harvest festival

The Ansonia Harvest Festival will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Main Street, Ansonia.

Adding more vendors/participants every day so follow the Ansonia Cultural Commission on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

This is shared from the Ansonia Cultural Commission Facebook page.

 

Orange Country Fair to offer variety of entertainment, food, family fun

The Fairgrounds are located at 525 Orange Center Road. 

Hours and schedule Sept. 21, 22:

Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
$10 Adults
$5 Senior Citizens
Children 14 and Under Free
Active Military Admission $5 w/ID
Free Parking
Pets Not Allowed - Alcohol Not Allowed on Grounds
Entry, Food & Souvenirs Now Accept, in Addition to Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay & Google Pay

Sunday, September 22, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$10 Adults
$5 Senior Citizens
Children 14 and Under Free
Active Military Admission $5 w/ID
Free Parking
Pets Not Allowed - Alcohol Not Allowed on Grounds
Entry, Food & Souvenirs Now Accept, in Addition to Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay & Google Pay

Exhibits removed on Sunday at 6:00 PM


Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:00 AM = Chip’s famous Pancake Breakfast - Main Food Pavilion
8:30 AM = Garden Tractor Pull
10:00 AM = Opening Ceremonies
11:00 AM = Two Person Hand Saw Contest
11:00 AM = Oxen Draw
12:00 PM = Musical Entertainment
1:00 PM = Women's Skillet Toss
1:00 PM = Homing Pigeon Release
2:00 PM = Children’s Entertainment
2:00 PM = Master Gardener Presentation
3:00 PM = Doodlebug Contest
3:00 PM = Homing Pigeon Release
3:30 PM = Musical Entertainment
7:00 PM = Fair Closes

Saturday Special Attractions
Chip’s annual Pancake Breakfast 8 – 11
Homing Pigeon Release 11, 1, 3
Birds of Prey 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30
The Magic of Christopher 2:00
FREE Family Photos 10-1 – Museum Overhang
The Magic of Christopher strolling magic/balloon sculpting
Pig Races


Sunday, September 22, 2024
8:00 AM = Chip’s famous Pancake Breakfast - Main Food Pavilion
9:00 AM = Antique Tractor Pull
10:00 AM = Antique Car Show
11:00 AM = Horse Draw
11:00 AM = Homing Pigeon Release
11:30 AM = Pedal Tractor Pull
1:00 PM = Homing Pigeon Release
2:00 PM = Master Gardener Presentation
2:30 PM = Musical Entertainment
4:00 PM = Musical Entertainment
6:00 PM = Fair Closes

Sunday Special Attractions
Chip’s annual Pancake Breakfast 8 – 11
Homing Pigeon Release 11, 1, 3
Birds of Prey 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30
The Magic of Christopher 12:00
FREE Family Photos 10-1 – Museum Overhang
The Magic of Christopher strolling magic/balloon sculpting
Pig Races



Shared from the Orange Country Fair website and Facebook page.

Time to join team for Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K in Seymour

Team Registration ends Sunday, September 15 at 11:59 p.m.!

The 13th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k will take place Saturday, October 5 in Seymour or virtually anywhere that same weekend! Team registration will close Sunday, September 15 though this year for the first time ever, we are extending registration! You can register to participate in our 5k Walk/Run up until October 2 (or race capacity) You will still be able to walk or run with a team in spirit - just not formally through registration - giving our all volunteer race committee and timing company opportunity to process paperwork for bib assignment and swag distribution before race week. Race Options: 5k - Live in Seymour (3.1 Mile Walk or Run) - October 5 5k - Virtual Anywhere (3.1 Mile Walk or Run) - October 4-6 Kids Race - Live in Seymour (~.5 Mile Run) - October 5 Kids Race - Virtual (.5 Mile Walk or Run) - October 4-6 Our Kids Race is a short fun run for children ages 8 and under.

Learn More & Register Now This is a press release from Seymour Pink.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts sale

"Stop here first!!

Don't forget to bring your recycled bag!

380 Main St., Ansonia."

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

Annual Griffin Health Gala slated Oct. 25 at Aria in Prospect

Celebrate the swagger and style of the sensational crooners of the 1950s at The 2024 Griffin Health Gala Oct. 25 at Aria in Prospect.

Starring the one-and-only Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, this brash bash promises style that’s sharp, music that’s hot and an atmosphere “That’s Amore!” 

Valentinetti is the unforgettable Golden Buzzer sensation and finalist on America’s Got Talent. An Italian-American crooner with a voice that melts hearts and resurrects the swagger of Sinatra, Martin, and Bennett, Valentinetti has got the pipes, the born-and-bred New York personality, and the pizzazz to make sure “Everybody Loves Somebody.”

Black tie dress is suggested. Individual tickets are $225 and a table of 10 is $2,250. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds will support Griffin Health’s mission to provide critical connections between patients and social services, coordinate outpatient care with compassionate outreach and expert navigation, and empower individuals with disease management education and support.

Tickets can be purchased at griffinhealth.org/gala. 

For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7384 or Lnista@griffinhealth.org.

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

Naugatuck Valley Relay for Life starts at 10 a.m. today in Shelton

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Avenue in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a photo of Derby Avenue taken sometime between 1887 and 1954.

Note: The first electric streetlight was installed on Derby Avenue in 1887, and the Gates Mansion was torn down (after Frank Gates passed away.) The Mansion is in the right foreground, behind which is the First Congregational Church.

In the left foreground is Dr. Pinney's home, which now houses St. Michael's Post Catholic War Veterans. The Post parking lot was once the location of the Hallock-Barry home.

This post first appeared on this date in 2016.

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

Patronize Panera Sept. 27, support St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby

 

Shared from the school's Facebook page.

Take walk, harvest meadow seeds Sunday at Ansonia Nature Center

Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.

ANSONIA - Join us during our Sunday guided walk and help us gather seeds. Our meadows are a hugely important part of the overall ecosystem. 

Join Ranger Maria in harvesting seeds from the milkweeds, asters, and goldenrods to plant in the meadow next spring. 

FREE for ages 12- adult. 

The Ansonia Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Click here to register for this FREE family program. SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Valley Chamber event to support TEAM's Community Rising Flood Relief Fund

SEYMOUR - When flood waters rise, we rise up as a community.

Please join us from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 18 at Dock 34 for this special End of Summer Social presented by Cross Insurance to support the TEAM, Inc. Community Rising Flood Relief Fund. 

Dock 34 is located at 177 Roosevelt Drive.

Plus support one of the business owners impacted by the flood of Aug. 18 - Dock 34 is the sister company to the Route 67 Family Diner which was devastated by the flood.

Lite Bites, Cash Bar, Networking, Music by DJ Scott. Free to attend.

Help us with our planning; please register in advance. Not able to join us, you can still support the TEAM Fund by the link in the event discussion on Facebook event page.

Shine or Rain - By the Firepit or Under the Pavilion.

Shared from a Facebook event page. 

St. Joseph Parish to hold annual festival Sunday at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

 

Master's Table to offer meal Sunday at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

Free Community Meal - Please park in parking lot after the church or on the street.

When: Sunday, Sept. 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or until food runs out (rain or shine).

Where: Assumption Church Hall 61 N. Cliff St Ansonia

Must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, masks are optional. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside, please speak to our volunteers outside and they will bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table. You can eat your takeout meal inside but bring your own beverage.

Shared from Master's Table Community Meals Facebook page.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

My front yard view at 8:30 a.m. It's another beautiful day today!

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby-New Haven RR

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features an image of Engine No. 1 from the Derby-New Haven Railroad.

The railway was originally chartered in 1864 to help facilitate transportation between New Haven and the Naugatuck Valley.

Although construction did not begin until 1867, there were several delays including one contractor quitting due to plans to extend the line past Derby into Ansonia. Nevertheless, the first full train of "proper New Haven citizens" arrived in Ansonia on August of 1871.

Stations were built in Orange, Tyler City, Derby, and Ansonia. The railway ceased operations in 1941.

Although most of the tracks and infrastructure was torn up, there are still remnants of it around CT. The abutment of one of its trestles remains on Derby-Milford Road.

This was first published on Sept. 12, 2017.

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

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

My backyard view a year ago today.

Register now for 5K to benefit Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Join us for the Annual 5K Walk-Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital

Register now for our 16th YEAR! Encourage your family and friends to sign up, collect donations, and walk or run with us on Saturday, Sept. 28. All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.  Thank you for helping our patients. Don't miss the Early Bird registration discount! Register online at griffinhealth.org/5K by Sept. 15 to save $5!

Questions? Contact Laura Howell at 203-732-1263 or lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

Crosby Commons in Shelton to host healthy aging presentation

SHELTON - The event will be held at Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, located on the Wesley Village Campus, 580 Long Hill Ave. 

Attendees will gain valuable insight and wisdom from individuals who have achieved longevity and learn about the unique qualities of their living environments. 

For more information about the program, or to RSVP, please contact Lisa Bisson, Director of Community Outreach at lbisson@umh.org or 203-225-5027. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about senior living options at Crosby Commons, please contact Rhonda Stasulli at 203-447-5454 or rstasulli@umh.org.  

About Crosby Commons & Wesley Village: Crosby Commons offers independent and assisted living options at the Wesley Village senior living campus located at 580 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton. The campus is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization, and offers a continuum of care: independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support/memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. 

To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203-225-5024. To become part of the Wesley Village team, visit our website at: https://www.umh.org/career-opportunities-at-umh.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Ansonia Police say deaths are apparent murder-suicide

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police said this afternoon the two suspicious deaths on Westfield Avenue reported earlier today were apparently the result of a murder-suicide.

Police said Yanis Tavarez, 47, of Bridgeport shot his ex-wife, Miguelina Lebron, 45, multiple times in the torso and then shot himself in the head. The shooting occurred in Lebron's residence, 180 Westfield Ave.

Police received a call of an assault shortly after 5 a.m. today. First officers on scene found a female and male inside the residence, both suffering from gunshot wounds. 

The female was shot multiple times in the torso. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries. 

The male was shot once in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police said all the information to this point indicates the male shot the female multiple times before shooting himself. It appears the male forced entry into the home and confronted the female before shooting her, then himself, police said. 

There were two other people inside the residence, and police said they were not involved in the incident and were unharmed.

The Ansonia Police Department would like to thank the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crimes, Derby Police Department, Seymour Police Department, the Department of Children and Families Milford Office, and Yale Trauma Clinical Services for their assistance during this investigation.

The Ansonia Police Department strongly urges anyone who may be in a relationship where domestic violence is occurring to contact their local authorities. 

Help is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In the Valley, The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services can be reached by phone at 203-736-9944, 203-789-8104 or 1-888-774-2900 or through the internet at https://bhcare.org/page/22595-The-Umbrella-Center-for-Domestic-Violence-Services- . Statewide domestic violence assistance can be found at www.CTSafeConnect.org or call/text (888)774-2900. Additional information can also be found on the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence website https://www.ctcadv.org/

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553


This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police probe 2 suspicious deaths on Westfield Avenue

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is currently investigating the suspicious deaths of two people in the 100 block of Westfield Avenue.

The investigation is active and ongoing; however, this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release at 11:04 a.m. today.

Updates will follow as the investigation progresses.

Griffin Bariatrics to offer virtual presentations on weight loss surgery

DERBY – Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout September and October.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. 

Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Seminars will be held Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.; Sept. 24 at noon; Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.; and Oct. 22 at noon.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. 

The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.