St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts sales, starts expansion

 WE HAVE EXCITING AND HISTORIC NEWS! 

Our building expansion project officially begins Monday, November 16th!

WE ARE OPEN OUR USUAL HOURS THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION! Here are a few temporary changes to help things run smoothly:

 PARKING: Since the back of the building will be an active construction site, parking will be available in:

The front parking lot
The side parking lot
The lot across Park Avenue, behind the building (generously provided by The Dew Drop Inn!)

 FOOD PANTRY & FOOD DONATIONS: Pantry appointments and food donations will now be handled through the new double doors on the side of the building. Reserved parking will also be available for pantry visitors.

 THRIFT SHOP & THRIFT DONATIONS: The thrift shop entrance remains the same. Thrift shop donations will now be accepted at the front of the building.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we build for the future of our community, TOGETHER.

A thriving thrift shop helps support our never-busier food pantry, so let’s keep that support going!

 COME SHOP! COME DONATE! SPREAD THE WORD!

Ansonia PD to hold Thanksgiving Stuff a Jeep at Target Friday

 

Master's Table to serve meal Nov. 22 at Huntington Congregational Church

 

Head to Warsaw Park in Ansonia today for school's Festival of Trees

 

Hazardous waste collection starts now at Ansonia Transfer Station

 

Huntington Congregational Church slates Pumpkin and Holly Fair

 

Munch in Ansonia to host toy giveaway Dec.19

Ansonia FUMC to hold Basket Bonanza Nov. 21

 

Great Hill UMC in Seymour to serve up potato fundraiser Saturday

 

Happy to report I'm sitting at my desktop 🖥

          

After 19 days I'm back at my post today, Friday the 13th, to say my aforementioned break is over. (See previous post on Oct. 27.)

Wish I could say it  was a vacation but in reality it was a quite unexpected hospitalization.

It's wonderful to be home sweet home. 

I've missed writing and am happy to restart, even if it's at a snail's pace for a while.

I'll be sharing a post or two in the near future!

Note to readers: taking a break

🌴 R & R is good even if palm trees aren’t part of the scenery!  🌴🌴

Be back soon. 

Happy Halloween. 🎃🧙‍♀️🧛‍♀️🎃

Create needle felt pumpkin pie at Huntington Branch Library

 

Sons & Daughters of Italy to host Trunk or Treat Sunday

 

Howl-O-Ween fun to feature parade, food drive at Derby-Ansonia Dog Park

 

Ansonia slates meeting Nov. 5 for Main Street businesses

 

Support Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, purchase gift certificates to end polio

 

Seymour Public Library to host program on paranormal investigating

 

Derby PD to hold drug take-back event Saturday at Bradley School

 

Griffin Health to hold 5K walk/run Saturday to benefit Center for Cancer Care

 IT'S 5K WEEK! Hope to see you Saturday!

Take steps to make a difference in the lives of local cancer patients at the Annual 5k Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 24.

This fun, non-competitive event will help bring advanced radiation therapy technology to the Lower Naugatuck Valley community, expanding access to leading-edge treatment and ensuring patients receive exceptional cancer care-close-to-home.

To register or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/5k or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Griffin.Hospital.WalkRun.

Community movie night slated Saturday at Chatfield Park in Seymour

 

Seymour Congregational Church to host Snowflake Fair Nov. 7

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Hotckiss Hose Company of Derby

Turnback Tuesday is reminding everyone of the Hotchkiss Hose Co. of Derby.

This fire company was formed on June 7, 1837 which makes this the oldest fire company in Derby. It was started by Edward Shelton, Julius Hotchkiss, Ephraim Curtiss and Edward Lewis with Frank Gates as the first captain. The first location was on the corner of Third and Minerva. Since the 1970s their location is David Humphreys Road across the street from Bradley School.

The Derby Public Library has on display till the end of October memorabilia from the Hotchkiss Hose Co. and its members. We encourage you to come and visit this incredible piece of history.

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

Master's Table slates meals in November, December at Shelton church

 

Griffin Health to host Community Health Fair Nov. 12 in Ansonia

The event will feature a flu vaccination clinic, free diabetes and blood pressure screenings, dietary guidance, and wellness information presented by caregivers from several Griffin Health services, including women’s health and breast health.

Attendees can also learn about additional community health services, including HUSKY health insurance information.
The fair is a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn about Griffin Health’s free wellness programs and its exceptional, person-centered care. It is open to individuals of all ages.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

2-day Harvest Market slated at Red Clover Farms in Seymour

 

Plumb Library in Shelton to host Dungeons & Dragons Club on Halloween

 The Guild: Dungeons & Dragons Club - Halloween Edition

Plumb Memorial Library

65 Wooster St., Shelton
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.
Registration required:
https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

The Story:

A Haunted D&D Murder Mystery: A Night of CLUE, Chaos & Ghosts!

Was it the rope in the kitchen? The candlestick in the conservatory? Or something far more sinister?

Inspired by the classic board game CLUE, this haunted Dungeons & Dragons adventure brings murder, mystery, mischievous ghosts, and plenty of unexpected twists to the table!

Investigate suspicious characters, uncover deadly secrets, and maybe even battle a floating candlestick. Because in this mansion, the ghosts aren't the only things that go bump in the night!

Gather your party, roll for initiative, and prepare for an evening of supernatural shenanigans worthy of a Critical Role adventure.

Start your Halloween right, with friends, ghosts, and a murder to solve!

The question isn't just whodunit… it's whether you'll survive long enough to find out.

CT Foodshare to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby Tuesday

DERBY - CT Foodshare will return to St. Mary’s Church Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 2:15-3 p.m. All are welcome to receive food, no questions asked.

Tickets will be distributed at 2 p.m to anyone who is physically in line. No place-holding allowed. Next visit will be Tuesday, Nov 3.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

Derby Public Library to present history of American beer program

 

Derby Elks Lodge to host Donate Life workshop Nov. 10

 

St. Vincent de Paul Thift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

 

Derby Public Library to host talk by author of 'Diabolical Derby'

 

Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby to distribute food Wednesday

 

Meeting at Ansonia Senior Center to discuss Gatison Park rebuild

 

Derby Public Library to offer Quiet Book Club gathering

 

Valley YMCA in Ansonia to host Trunk or Treat fun Saturday

 

Valley Surge to host Boo at the Ballpark Oct. 30 in Derby

 

Ansonia firefighters to host Touch-a-Truck Saturday at Ansonia Library

 

Support breast cancer patients on Oct. 21, Seymour Pink Day

Hello Seymour Pink Community, Next Wednesday, October 21, is Seymour Pink Day. We invite you to join us in wearing pink to support breast cancer patients. How to participate: Wear Pink: Encourage your workplace, school, or community group to wear pink on October 21st. Remind everyone to schedule their women's well visits & mammograms - early detection saves lives! Share Photos: Post your group photos on social media, tag the Seymour Pink page, and use the hashtag #SeymourPinkDay. Donate: If you wish to make a contribution in honor of Seymour Pink Day, you can do so securely on our website. Celebrate With Us: We'll be at Hot Tamale's in Seymour from 4 PM on. Stop by for specials, door prizes & celebrating our community's fight against breast cancer. Seymour Pink provides direct financial assistance to patients in 44 towns and cities across Connecticut. We help cover mortgages, utility bills, and other expenses so patients can focus on their treatment. Your involvement on Seymour Pink Day helps us sustain this mission. Thank you for your continued support and participation.  Get Involved All Month Long! Many wonderful organizations host events all month long to benefit Seymour Pink. Stay Informed: Keep an eye on our Facebook & Instagram pages and our website for details on community fundraisers taking place throughout October. Hosting a Fundraiser? If your group, school, or business is planning a breast cancer awareness event supporting Seymour Pink, please visit our website to complete the Fundraiser Notification Form so we can help share details about your event! We look forward to seeing you at these events and joining forces with you all month long to continue the fight! Mary Deming Founder/President Seymour Pink, Inc.

Blessing Pantry in Seymour to hold Fall Fair Saturday

SEYMOUR - Join us from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at our fourth annual Fall Fair at Trinity Church to celebrate the Blessing Pantry mission to help our neighbors and friends in the community. 

The church is at 91 Church St.

The fair will feature local crafters, food, baked goods, tag sale treasures, Vermont Cabot Cheese, raffle baskets, live music and fun for the kids! 

Check out our full list...

https://www.trinityseymourct.org/blessingpantry#events

Seymour Culture and Arts to host 19th annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat fun

 

Ansonia Senior Center to serve Thanksgiving Dinner Nov.19

 

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Sign-ups slated for Ansonia/Derby youth basketball