Book swap slated Thursday at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour

 This is shared from the Seymour Public Schools' Facebook page.

Derby Silver Co. items on display at Derby Public Library

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DERBY - Derby Public Library has on display some items made at the Derby Silver Co.

These beautiful objects are on loan from the Derby Historical Society’s collection.

The Derby Silver Co. started in 1872. They made mirrors, combs, tableware, tea sets, flatware, cups including trophies and candlesticks to name a few. Their products could be found all over the world.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Baby Stories and Senses program on tap Tuesday at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Tomorrow [Tuesday] at 10:30 a.m. at Derby Neck Library is Baby Stories and Senses, a special story and playtime just for babies and toddlers!

We’ll start with some songs, stories, and lap bounces, followed by 20 mins or so of free play!

This program is targeted to ages Birth-3, but older siblings are welcome, too!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

TEAM needs volunteers for income tax assistance program

TEAM needs YOU!
Volunteers needed NOW through April 2024 to help greet clients and check them into their appointments for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. 

We help about 1,000 households in our community each year file their taxes for FREE and get the maximum refund. 

Please contact jruisi@teaminc.org or call 203-736-5420 x1246 if you are interested in helping out with this impactful program!

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Griffin caregivers donate $700 to Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley

Griffin Hospital Unit Clerk Ruth Tuccio, left, and April Garcia, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager for Griffin Hospital 2 North A, right, present a $700 donation to Jewel Logan, Assistant Development Director for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley./Contributed photo

DERBY - Caregivers from the Griffin Hospital 2 North inpatient units recently presented a $700 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

The money was raised through a 2 North Gives Back Basket Raffle held in November. Caregivers from the 2 North inpatient units assembled 24 baskets for the fundraiser.

The donation is part of Griffin’s Planetree patient-centered care philosophy, which promotes partnerships with and support for area community organizations to improve the health and well-being of the community.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.