Shelton Reading Circle to discuss 'Behold the Dreamers'

SHELTON - We [at the Shelton Reading Circle] look forward to seeing you at our usual location at the Shelton Community Center on March 12, from 6:30-8 p.m.

We will discuss "Behold the Dreamers" by Imbolo Mbue.

The book tells the story of a young Cameroonian couple making a new life in New York just as the Great Recession upends the economy.

The community center is at 41 Church St.

You can listen to the free audiobook read by Prentice Onayemi at:

https://fulllengthaudiobook.com/imbolo-mbue-behold-the.../

Trigger/spoiler warning: some episodes of spousal and drug abuse.

This is shared from the Shelton History Center's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show 'Mission Impossible: Day of Reckoning'

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series at 1 p.m. Fridays in the downstairs Meeting Room.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

The featured film on March 8 is Mission Impossible: Day of Reckoning.

No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System website.

Recuperation journey: From the 2023 photo archives

Captured through a glass door: Snack time on a snowy morning on this date last year.

Seymour Public Library to host Tweens Try Tuesdays program

 

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library has scheduled a monthly program for tweens ages 9-12 starting March 5.

Join us at 4:30 p.m. one Tuesday a month as we try some new foods together and chat about tv, school, and books! 

Registration is not required. For more information, please call 203-888-3903. 

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page. 

Great Hill UMC in Seymour to host baked potato fundraiser Saturday

SEYMOUR -Baked potatoes: it's what for dinner this Saturday, March 2 at Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road.

From 5-7 p.m. (or while supplies last!), you can enjoy a baked potato with all the fixings (bacon bits, broccoli, butter, cheese, chives, chili, sour cream), a beverage (coffee, hot tea, soda, bottled water), and a dessert (brownie or cookie pack) for $10 per person. 

No reservations required.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Fire Department holds training for cold water rescue

ANSONIA - Members of the Ansonia Fire Department conducted their annual cold water rescue training Sunday morning at Fountain Lake.

The city's fire companies are trying to get young kids interested in joining the fire department. Please contact any of the fire companies if you are interested.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host discussion of 'West with Giraffes'

 

DERBY - Derby Public Library to host February Book Discussion: "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge fromt 1-2 p.m. Thursday.

The book is an emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Valley Chamber of Commerce posts ways to take part in Leap of Kindness Day

Thursday is Leap Day, an extra day in February that occurs every four years.

This is shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.