Thursday, August 6, 2026
Fun summer activities for kids continue in Ansonia
There's Still Time to Register for FREE Softball Camp; Free Baseball Camp and the Free Art Program for youth!
Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Oxford to hold demo on pickling basics
OXFORD - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free cooking demonstration on the nutritional benefits of pickling.
Pickling Basics will be held Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss the history of pickling and the health benefits of turning fresh produce intro shelf stable products. Poole will demonstrate pickling with both sweet and sour brines and talk about the many fresh items, including fruit, that can be preserved this way.
Space is limited for this event, so registration is required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/pickling-basics or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree person-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Free outdoor showing of 'Hamilton' slated Saturday in Beacon Falls
BEACON FALLS - Join us at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Beacon Falls Recreation Field for a special outdoor showing of Hamilton in honor of America’s 250th anniversary!
Ansonia Police ask public's help in locating missing teen
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| Yuridea Funez-Cruz |
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Yuridea Funez-Cruz, age 17, who was last spoken to on Aug. 2, 2026.








