From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Lodge of Elks

April 17, 1900 marked the day the Derby Lodge of Elks, No. 517, officially came into being. Discussions had begun in early February of that year when several prominent Derby men proposed the idea of forming a social club in Derby.

On Feb. 20, 1900, it was agreed that a lodge of Elks - a subordinate of the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - should be formed. The original Derby chapter consisted of 61 members and the original location of the club was on lower Main Street.

The club eventually moved to its current location at 73 Elizabeth St. in 1915.

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

Seymour Public Library to serve up Ice cream & Karaoke event

SEYMOUR - Come sing your favorite songs at 1 p.m. Aug. 13 at Seymour Public Library and have a little ice cream! Fun for all ages.

Please call 203-888-3903 with any questions.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Police seek information on minibike accident on Wakelee Avenue

ANSONIA - Police responded to the 200 block of Wakelee Avenue at about 8 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. 

Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release officers found a minibike struck the rear of a minivan and the operator of the minibike had head and leg injuries. 

The injured minibike driver was identified as a 35-year-old Ansonia resident. He was transported to a local hospital where he was listed as serious but stable. 

The driver of the minivan and a passenger were not injured, Lynch said. The investigation is ongoing.

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.

Seymour Public Library to host interactive science workshop

SEYMOUR - In this interactive workshop at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Seymour Public Library, you won’t just WATCH science experiments being presented. You’ll get to do them yourself! 

Join us as we experiment with some of the coolest experiments around, using leaf blowers, confetti cannons, liquid foam, nail polish remover, and more!

The program is for young adults 12 and up. Registration is required and limited for this program. Please call 203-888-3903. 

The Library is at 46 Church St. 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Program for children at Derby Public Library to feature Redwoods

Kellogg Environmental Center presents: "Redwoods" (Ages 5-9)
Aug. 8, 1-2 p.m.

Please register at https://bit.ly/3YnX2dD

- Compare the Redwoods and the amazing habitat they live in with our forests found here in Connecticut. Learn how trees provide so much to the environment and ways we can measure their importance.

- Write a thank you to trees using acorn ink (recipe included.)

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Senior Center closing Monday for Elizabeth Street construction

ATTENTION: The Derby Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5 due to the construction in front of our Elizabeth Street entrance.

We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

Shared from the Center's Facebook page.