Thursday, July 31, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Neurologist to discuss her new book in virtual conversation Thursday
You’re invited to a fascinating virtual conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains on at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 31.
This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Derby Public Library and the Derby Neck Library.
Register here:
About the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuro-immunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
This is shared from Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on harvesting produce from community garden
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DERBY - The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables with a free presentation on harvesting produce Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.
Master Gardener Robin Michalak will lead “Harvesting Your Abundant Produce,” a free discussion about when and how to harvest produce, how to know they are ready to harvest, how to remove vegetables from plants, and safe handling practices.
Registration is required for this free event. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/harvesting-produce to sign up or for more information.
Opened in 2018, the Griffin Community Garden is designed to engage its neighbors to actively participate in selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preserving fresh, nutritious produce.
The garden is part of Griffin's commitment to its Planetree patient-centered care which stresses the importance of nutrition for overall health and well-being, and to help alleviate one of the biggest social obstacles to good health.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Seymour Public Library to show movie 'We Bought A Zoo' Wednesday
SEYMOUR - Cool off in the summer heat with a movie and snacks!
Seymour Public Library will present Free Movie Wednesday at 1 p.m. July 30.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
Open to all!
Enjoy movie 'Gold' this afternoon at Derby Public Library
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
CT Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church parking lot today
DERBY - The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot today, July 29 from 2:15-3 p.m.
Tickets will be distributed to everyone PHYSICALLY IN LINE at 2 p.m. No placeholding with bags and carts. No income limits, no questions asked...just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit is Aug. 12.
The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Derby Public Library exhibit to mark 70th anniversary of 1955 Flood in Valley
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DERBY - Join Christine Boulay, Derby Public Library's local history coordinator, to mark the 70th Anniversary of the 1955 Naugatuck Valley Flood.
A photo exhibit will be on display throughout the Derby Public Library of photographs taken by local resident Harold B. Yudkin.
Through donations from a generous patron the library was able to digitize and print all of the pictures, all 85 images.
This August marks the 70th Anniversary of the flood. The display will coincide with the 350th celebration of Derby.
All are welcome to the reception for light refreshments.
https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14709749
Shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
Magician to perform show for all ages at Seymour Public Library
SEYMOUR - Magician Matt Matthews will present his family magic show at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 at Seymour Public Library. The program is fun for all ages.
For more information, please call 203-888-3093 or stop in! The Library is at 46 Church St.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
City to open cooling center this week at Ansonia Rescue Medical Services
ANSONIA - With the extreme heat this upcoming week, Mayor Cassetti announces the Cooling Center will open at ARMS, in the lobby, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 28, 29, and 30.
ARMs is located at 22 West Main St.
Staying Cool:
Seek air-conditioned spaces: Spend time in public places like libraries, malls, or cooling centers during the hottest parts of the day.
Use fans and take cool showers or baths: Fans can provide comfort, but cool showers or baths are more effective at lowering body temperature.
Close curtains and blinds: This can help reduce heat buildup in your home.
Use window reflectors: Aluminum foil-covered cardboard can help reflect heat away from your home.
Staying Hydrated:
Drink plenty of water: Carry a water bottle and sip on it throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.
Avoid sugary drinks, alcohol, and caffeine: These can dehydrate you.
Replace electrolytes: If you're sweating heavily, consider drinks or foods that replace electrolytes.
Please remember your neighbors, especially the elderly. Don’t forget about your pets. Don’t walk them on hot pavement or leave them outside for long periods of time and remember to give them water.
This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Pine Rock Park Fire Co. 4 to hold car show Sunday at Scinto Towers in Shelton
SHELTON - Pine Rock Park Fire Company 4 will host its sixth annual car and truck show at 9 a.m. Sunday at Scinto Towers, 4 Corporate Drive.
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Admission for cars is $15, and $10 if you bring a new, unwrapped toy. All proceeds go to the Pine Rock Park firehouse and all toys go to needy children.
Rain date is Aug. 3.
This is shared from a Facebook page.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Horse railroad company
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo features a car from the Birmingham and Ansonia Horse Railroad Company. This is the only known photograph of the equipment from this short-lived operation.
The franchise and track were purchased in 1889 by the same Col. H. Holton Wood who - along with his wife - presented and dedicated our beloved Library on Dec. 27,1902 in memory of their son, Harcourt, who died in February, 1897 at the tender age of 11.
[First posted on this date in 2016.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
The Elderly Brothers to perform at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton
Don't miss a groovin' good time with the Elderly Brothers at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton on Friday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m.!
Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../20250815-eldery.../
or call us at (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102.
Long-time popular solo artists, T-Bone Stankus and Brian Gillie have teamed up as the Elderly Brothers, serving up mint-condition “oldies” rock ‘n’ roll with pitch-perfect harmonies and soulful improvisations as fresh as the originals.
No sleepwalk down memory lane with these guys. Their radiant renditions and audience interaction are unsurpassed. Enjoy the solid groove and the upbeat, move-it-or-lose-it, ‘50s and ‘60s bandstand repertoire that has made each of them such talented, innovative, and celebrated performers. sh BOOM!
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Ansonia to host Family Night at Warsaw Park to thank first responders
Thursday, July 24, 2025
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Mansfield House in Ansonia
Turnback Tuesday visits the home of Rev. Richard Mansfield. The house, built in 1700 in Derby), is a Colonial Saltbox.
This home has four rooms located on the first floor: two rooms on the right as you walk in, one on the left and the kitchen (keeping room) in the back.
The top floor boasts two bedrooms (sleeping chambers) in the front with two small half rooms in the back. There are two staircases: one in the front entry and one in the back off the sleeping chambers.
The home was originally located where St. Joseph’s Church is now and was moved in 1926 and restored.
[First posted on this date in 2018.]
Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
*UPDATE: Leah Ortiz was located and is safe / Ansonia Police seek assistance in locating runaway teen
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ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in locating 14 year-old runaway Leah Ortiz, who was last seen in the area of Arch Street at about 3:30 a.m. today.
Ortiz is a white Hispanic female, 5 foot 3 inches tall, 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing jeans with a grey backpack.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously on Tip411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Seymour Public Library to show 'National Lampoon Vacation' Friday
Join us for a screening of 'National Lampoon Vacation'.
Free Movie Friday will be held at 10 a.m. July 25.
All are welcome!
Seymour Public Library is at 46 Church St.
Shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Griffin Bariatrics to offer virtual weight-loss seminars in August
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Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout August.
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.
Upcoming seminars will be held on Aug. 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Aug. 26 from 12-1 p.m.
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 Hospital.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Griffin Community Garden in Derby offers summer squash for the picking
DERBY - Our summer squash is about ready to pick at the Griffin Community Garden, free and open to all!
Quick Prep Tip: Try summer squash raw in salads, sautéed or roasted with olive oil as a side dish or spiraled into “zoodles” as a healthy substitution for noodles.
Opened in 2018, the Griffin Community Garden is designed to engage its neighbors to actively participate in selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preserving fresh, nutritious produce.
Located on the Griffin Hospital campus, the garden is part of Griffin's commitment to its Planetree patient-centered care which stressed the importance of nutrition for overall health and well-being.
The ultimate goal is to help residents obtain healthy fruits and vegetables and encourage neighborhood residents to start their own gardens and improve their eating habits, helping alleviate one of the biggest social obstacles to good health.
At additional nearby community gardens, similar veggies are free to harvest from the newly formed collaboration of several @Valley-Community-Gardens.
Find one near you:
Ansonia
• Beaver Brook – 96 Central St.
• Salvation Army – 26 Lester St.
Derby
• Griffin Hospital – 130 Division St.
• 5th & Olivia Streets
• Derby Public Library – 313 Elizabeth St.
Seymour
• Seymour Community Center – 20 Pine St.
• Trinity Episcopal Church – 91 Church St.
• Little Free Pantry on Skokorat – 58 Skokorat St.
Shelton
• Good Shepherd Church – 182 Coram Ave.
Oxford
• Immanuel Lutheran ECLA Church – 25 Great Hill Road
Shared from the Griffin Hospital Facebook page.
Derby Neck Library to host Tales and Trails fun Wednesday
Rescheduled from last week:
DERBY - Tales and Trails will be at the Osbornedale Pond tomorrow at 11 a.m. Meet in front of the Osborne Homestead Museum [at 500 Hawthorne Ave.] where we will read and learn about frogs and toads before going on an amphibian hunt!
The weather looks perfect, and we hope to see you there!
Shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page.
'Turnback Tuesday' features book from 1900, "The Salt Box House'
Turnback Tuesday is sharing a portion of the “Salt Box House.”
This peg, as it states, was used in the house itself when it was built in 1758.
This book is available to borrow at Derby Public Library.
Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Kellogg Estate in Derby to host free Pop of Color quilt show
DERBY - The Kellogg Estate will host a free outdoor show this weekend displaying quilts from Southern Modern Quilt Guild members and other quilters from across Connecticut. The show is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily July 24-27.
A variety of colors and sizes will be on display around the grounds and gardens.
Visit the Osborne Homestead Museum at 500 Hawthorne Ave. to see a collection of vintage quilts throughout the rooms of the house. A special showing of the Farmington River Quilt Project in its entirety will also be displayed in the education center totaling 90 feet in length.
Quilts displayed outdoors only if the weather allows. Call 203-734-2513 to verify outdoor display if weather is threatening rain.
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