CWV Post 1562 in Derby seeks vendors, sponsors for tag sale fundraiser

DERBY - St. Michael’s Post 1562 is seeking vendors and sponsors for its second annual Tag Sale to benefit the Target CT for T2T fundraiser.

The Tag Sale will be held at the Post Hall, 112 Derby Ave., on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Proceeds will support The Post’s annual Tunnel to Towers fundraiser (Target CT for T2T) to help veterans and first responders in Connecticut. 

The campaign is a grassroots fundraising project to which your donation will be earmarked specifically for any T2T initiative conducted in  Connecticut for first responders and veterans. 

This campaign was first introduced in August 2024 and kicked-off throughout the Naugatuck Valley towns of Derby, Shelton, Ansonia and Seymour.

Table reservations are $30. Renters keep their proceeds but must remove their unsold items at the end of the event.

You can also support the fundraiser by being an event sponsor for $15. Sponsorships will be displayed on signs at the Tag Sale.

Call or Text 203-671-6502 to reserve your table or sponsorship.

The public is invited to come check out the great deals on items, from toys and antiques to household items and tools, and everything in between.

The event also will collect returnable cans and bottles. A baked goods table will offer fruit pies, cookies, breads and award-winning homemade tomato sauce.

Thank you for your support!

This is shared from the Post's Facebook page.

CWV St. Michael's Post 1562 in Derby to hold bingo fundraiser

DERBY - Doors open at 6 p.m. Wednesday at CWV St. Michael's Post 1562 for an evening of fun bingo. 

The post is at 112 Derby Ave.

Themed baskets of all kinds and gift card prizes too! 

Door prizes, trivia and more - all for your ticket price of $20 per person, which includes your bingo packet. Please RSVP Kathy Radin at 203-305-4651. 

All proceeds benefit TargetCTforT2T. We love our veterans and first responders!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Avenue in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a photo of Derby Avenue taken sometime between 1887 and 1954.

Note: The first electric streetlight was installed on Derby Avenue in 1887, and the Gates Mansion was torn down (after Frank Gates passed away.) The Mansion is in the right foreground, behind which is the First Congregational Church.

In the left foreground is Dr. Pinney's home, which now houses St. Michael's Post Catholic War Veterans. The Post parking lot was once the location of the Hallock-Barry home.

This post first appeared on this date in 2016.

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

Tag and bake sale, bottle drive slated Saturday at CWV Post 1562 in Derby

DERBY - CWV St. Michael's Post 1562 and Auxiliary will hold a tag sale at the Post Hall from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. this Saturday [Sept. 14] with early birders welcome from 3-5 p.m. Friday. The Post is at 112 Derby Ave.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will help us help veterans and first responders in Connecticut.

We have tables available to reserve for $25 to sell your items. You keep your proceeds and we give you the indoor space to make it happen.
Call Marianne at 203-671-6502 to reserve your table.
Come check out the great deals on items from puzzles and books, clothing, household items and tools, and everything in between. We also will be collecting returnable cans and bottles, and offering delicious baked goods for sale. 

The Post is working hard for our veterans and first responders - come meet us and help us make this a success.
We appreciate your support!

 This is shared from a Facebook event page. 

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CWV Post 1562 in Derby to host pasta dinner fundraiser

DERBY - Enjoy a family pasta dinner hosted by the Catholic War Veterans' St. Michael's Post 1562 at 6:30 p.m. April 9.

Proceeds are earmarked for Post 1562’s High School Graduate Award Fund. 
Admission is $6.

The Post is at 112 Derby Ave.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Dziekan asks contributions for Derby service members to brighten holidays

DERBY - Mayor Richard Dziekan is calling upon the greater Derby community to make the holiday season a little brighter for local military families.

In keeping with Derby tradition, Dziekan is asking for monetary contributions for local men and women serving at home or abroad in the military.  

These contributions will be equally distributed among Derby service members as a gift of appreciation from the community.

Derby’s Servicemen and Women’s Fund, also supported by the Catholic War Veterans St. Michael’s Post 1562, was created as a way to express appreciation for the sacrifices our brave men and women make to protect our freedoms.

Please send contributions for the Servicemen and Women’s Fund to Mayor Richard Dziekan, Servicemen and Women’s Fund, Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St., Derby, CT 06418.  

Checks should be made payable to Derby Servicemen and Women’s Fund.

In addition to monetary donations we are also looking for the names of current members in the armed services who are from Derby.  

If you are aware of a Derby serviceman or woman serving at home or abroad who can benefit from this opportunity, contact  Dziekan’s office, 203-736-1450, or pgagliardi@derbyct.gov.

This is a press release from Dziekan's office.