Sunday, February 1, 2026

Derby Neck Library to host STEM Saturdays


DERBY - Starting THIS Saturday, Feb. 7 at Derby Neck Library: STEM Saturdays.
For this first expedition, we're throwing a party complete with snacks, beverages, and raffle prizes! 

Drop in any time from 2-4 p.m. to build a boat and test how much weight it can hold while floating (all ages). 

Come before or afterwards for a performance of "Moana" Tales and Tunes. Shipbuilding-themed prize basket will be raffled off at 4 p.m.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky



Tonight's full snow moon.

Derby Hall of Famer of the Week: Charles A. Sterling


Our Derby Hall of Famer of the Week built one of the largest and most prestigious businesses in Derby history. 

Charles A. Sterling started out manufacturing organs in enormous wood structures located along the canal near what today is Water Street. He later added pianos as the business thrived for decades. He had an easy walk to work as he lived on Caroline Street. 

He passed away in 1877 but left a lasting legacy in Derby. The Sterling Opera House is named for him. https://electronicvalley.org/.../Hal.../Sterling,Charles.htm


Shared from the Derby 350 Facebook page.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky


 ... at 5:17 p.m. today.

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


 

Derby Public Library to hold 'cooking around the world' class for kids


 

TEAM slates Community Cook-Off April 25 at Warsaw Park in Ansonia


ANSONIA - TEAM’s beloved Men Who Cook event is back with a new name – Community Cookoff! Expect the same great food, drinks, raffles, music, and fun! 
TEAM’s 18th Annual Community Cookoff (formerly known as Men Who Cook) fundraiser will be held on April 25 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway. 
We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of culinary creations from dozens of volunteer chefs in our community, along with drinks, dancing and raffles.
This event is essential to keep TEAM programs such as Meals on Wheels and medical transportation, community diaper bank, support services including housing, food, and home heating help, income tax assistance and so much more… fully operative and accessible, and able to meet the needs of all who turn to us in the most difficult of circumstances. 
We hope you will stand alongside us as we aim to ensure all our neighbors have the support and resources they need. 
And by attending the Community Cookoff, you will be a part of making a meaningful difference in the lives of over 19,000 individuals and families who turn to TEAM each year. This is a record number of people served – the needs in our community continue to grow, and we must make sure TEAM is able to respond!
Space is limited! Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets include everything – all you can eat food, drinks, music, and dancing and fun – and can be purchased via check or cash to TEAM, Inc. 30 Elizabeth St, Derby, CT Attn: Cookoff. 
Or, purchase your tickets online at givebutter.com/teamcookoff. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Any questions can be directed to Lillian McKenzie at lmckenzie@teaminc.org.
EVENT INCLUDES:
All you can eat food
Open bar – beer, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks, and water
Raffles – top prize is a 7-day cruise!
Music & entertainment including Chaz of Chaz and AJ as our guest emcee!
Fun photobooth
And more! 

Shared from a Facebook event page.

From the photo archives: Beautiful visitor


Wintry capture taken through the window from this date in 2017.

Welcome February! No more January until 2027

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