Derby Police Department reminds drivers of back to school safety

 Derby students return to school Tuesday.

Learn to make journey sticks at Ansonia Nature Center program

Journey Sticks: Sept. 14, 2 p.m.

A journey stick (also known as a story stick) is a memento from a nature walk featuring items collected while on a walk. 

The First Nations people used these Journey Sticks to track their experiences and tell the stories of their travels. Join us [at the Ansonia Nature Center] for a hike through our beautiful trail and make a journey stick when you return. 

Click here to register for this FREE family program.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Lane.

Ansonia Library to host yoga sessions for caregivers, children

The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to host Family Finance workshop

SHELTON - John Esposito returns to the Huntington Branch on Sept. 23 for a workshop dedicated to financial planning for families with children of all ages.

Family Finance: Before, During, and After Children is a comprehensive guide that addresses the financial implications of parenthood at every stage with open discussion.

The presentation will zero in on three key focus areas including: financial preparedness before starting a family, strategies for managing finances while raising children, and guidance on financial planning once children have left home.

Overall, the workshop aims to empower parents to make informed financial decisions throughout their family's lifecycle. It provides practical advice and tools to help families achieve financial stability and security.

The Library is at 21 Church St.

Register here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=1000003163&Branch=Huntington%20Branch%20Library&EventID=533319&PK= 

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library offers Afternoon Tea-V on Tuesdays

DERBY - Our Afternoon Tea-V crowd [at Derby Neck Library] is loving the second season of The Gilded Age! 

Join us Tuesday at 1 p.m. for refreshments, conversation, and this great period drama on the big screen. No registration required.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Learn organic gardening in 7 sessions at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature Center will be continuing family-friendly activities in our organic garden. 

Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and soil on your clothing. FREE,  with the potential to take home fresh produce! 

Click here to register for this family program. 

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Lane.

Derby Public Library group to discuss 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'

 

BOOK DISCUSSION

Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. 

DERBY - A brilliant debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago. Truly original and touching.  

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a story of family, community, and optimism in spite of darkness.

Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk at Derby Public Library. 

Weather permitting, the discussion will be held outdoors.

Registration not required. Drop-ins welcome! The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page. 

Master's Table ready to help agencies involved with flood relief

A note from James Fedak, Jr., executive director, Master's Table Community Meals in Ansonia:

On behalf of Master's Table our thoughts and prayers are with the flood victims. 

Please remember we serve not only food, but have a Community Assistance outreach program. Please call 203-732-7792 or email with any

questions about how we can help those directly affected by the storms.
We will only work with agencies directly involved in the relief efforts, not individuals. 

Thank you for your continued support.