Ansonia Senior Center to hold Christmas party Dec. 18

Ansonia Senior Center Christmas Party!!! December 18 at Birchwoods at Oak Lane in Woodbridge. 

Reserve your tickets now as seats are limited. See flyer for complete details.

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge seeks vendors for Halloween Hoopla event

 

Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge to hold beekeeping presentation

WOODBRIDGE - Come meet the new state bee inspector Paula Wolf at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Massaro Community Farm. She'll be at our first bee workshop of the season!

At this first class we'll go over how to handle your new package or nucleus of bees. All classes in person and hands on in our bee yard (weather permitting) where we'll go over all aspects of beekeeping.

Offered by Ted Jones of Jones Apiaries (Farmington), Ted leads you through all steps of beekeeping from spring through fall. Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, all levels and ages welcome.

First class begins at 9:30 a.m. All other classes will begin at 9 a.m. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes (even when it's warm). We have veils and gloves for you to borrow. 

Suggested donation of $10/pp supports ongoing education at Massaro Farm.

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Bethany Farm and Nursery in Woodbridge to host Christmas Market

Calling all makers, artists, crafters, and builders!

We are so excited to announce our very first Winter Holiday Market at Bethany Farm and Nursery!

For three Saturdays in a row, beginning Saturday, December 7, we will be hosting a wonderful winter market for our community!  

Bethany Farm and Nursery is located at 229 Seymour Road, Woodbridge.

Our market will be held indoors in our heated retail shop. We will have @just2galsmobilebartenders here making holiday-inspired cocktail and mocktails, hot cocoa, coffee, hot cider, and more!!

To the general public: We hope you will join us this holiday season! 

The farm will be selling wreaths, Christmas trees, garland, and so much more! We will have a bonfire going throughout the day.

Pictures with Santa Claus will also be offered! Specific dates and time to be announced next week!

To spread additional Christmas cheer, we will be transforming our retail shop into a winter wonderland, full of local makers, creators, small businesses, and artists selling their wonderful goods for the holiday.

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Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to host Halloween Hoopla event

 

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to host fall cooking demo Friday

WOODBRIDGE - Join us [at Massaro Farm, 41 Ford Road] for a fall cooking demo, creating delicious food while also reducing our food waste. 

We'll focus on using those veggie parts you routinely discard. And we'll discuss new and innovative ways to reduce food waste before it even reaches your table! 

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be attending. Suggested donation of $8/pp at the door. Weather permitting, we'll be under the pavilion.

This is shared from Massaro Farm's Facebook page.

Townline Farm in Woodbridge to hold harvest festival Saturday

 

Valley Shakespeare Festival to host Brews & the Bard fundraiser

 

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Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to show Halloween classic movie

 

Massaro Community Farm slates 8-week Ansonia After School Program

WOODBRIDGE - Massaro Farm's Ansonia After School Program for grades 1-6 starts Wednesday, March 29 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. There is still room to sign up your student!

Farm after school programs allow your child to have a hands on experience here at Massaro Community Farm. 

Participants spend time getting our garden beds ready for sowing, planting seeds and seedlings, caring for chickens, exploring the nature trail, learning basic survival skills and other fun and educational activities.

The farm is at 41 Ford Road.

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Derby Public Library to host presentation on gardening Wednesday

DERBY - Seed Starting & Composting will be presented by Massaro Community Farm of Woodbridge at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday at Derby Public Library.

The presentation is for all ages.

Unravel the mysteries of gardening during this informative session, taught by Advanced Certified Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk, who has been teaching gardening classes for over 10 years.

Learn about seed starting - what to start indoors, direct seed outdoors, or plant in the fall - and the basics of composting.

You can practice these skills later in the free community garden located on the Caroline Street side of the Library!

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Register at http://bit.ly/3ZWoLzI

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge to host beekeeping workshops

Beekeeping is back at Massaro! Offering multiple classes March-September. See below for class description.

These workshops are focused on hobbyists, backyard beekeepers and those considering beekeeping; all levels welcome. 

Suggested donation is $10 per person at the door.

At 10 a.m. March 25 - Package and Nuc installation; if temps allow we will perform a hive inspection.

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Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to hold hands-on maple sugaring workshop

Visit the farm on March 11 at 2 p.m. for an outdoor hands-on workshop on the Basics of Maple Sugaring. 

Learn about the basic tools that are used and go over each step in creating maple syrup! This workshop is $20/pp.

https://www.zeffy.com/.../b18d756d-2859-4c92-9eec...

This is shared from the Farm's Facebook page.

Massaro Community Farm to host garden workshop at Trinity Church in Seymour

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge to hold 6-week winter program for kids

WOODBRIDGE - Join us at Massaro Farm for our Winter Explorers program! 

This six-week class will be held on Sundays beginning Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Program will skip Feb.19 and conclude on Feb. 26.
Encourage outdoor learning and discovery by sending your child to Massaro Community Farm for its Explorer Series! 

This program will engage children ages 6-11 to embrace outdoor activities, no matter what time of year. Cost is $165 per child for six weeks. 

Participants will identify animal tracks on the trail, build a survival shelter, enjoy (safe) time by the fire, observe the change in seasons, and understand how our lives impact environmental health. 

Led by environmental educators Jim Matheson and Ashley Antoine.

Massaro Community Farm is located at 41 Ford Road.

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Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge to host creative Sip & Signs event

 

This is shared from the Massaro Community Farm Facebook page.

Cabrera announces $1.4M in grants for Beacon Falls, Bethany, Woodbridge

HARTFORD - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, Monday announced three towns will receive grant funding through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program.

The program supports small towns for economic development, community conversation, and quality-of-life capital projects. 

A combined $1.4 million will be released to Beacon Falls and Bethany for road improvements and Woodbridge for renovation of the Woodbridge Center Gym.

 

"I'm grateful to Governor Lamont for making these approvals for the towns of Beacon Falls, Bethany and Woodbridge," said Cabrera. "The towns are also contributing to these important projects which will benefit drivers and pedestrians in Beacon Falls and Bethany, and all those who enjoy using the Woodbridge Center Gym."

 

Funding through the STEAP grants will support:

· Beacon Falls: $500,000 in state funding is approved for a road improvement project at Church Street. This will be matched by $580,000 from the town.

· Bethany: $404,696 in state funding is approved for road improvements that will ensure access to essential facilities and roads. This will be matched by $101,174 from the town.

· Woodbridge: $500,000 in state funding is approved for the renovation of Woodbridge Center Gym. This will be matched by $106,687 from the town.

Cabrera represents the 17th District.

This is a press release from Cabrera's office.

Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge to host Family Fun NIght

WOODBRIDGE - Come and join us Friday for a free family fun night here at Massaro Community Farm! Doors open at 6. 

Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the lawn. Hike our nature trial, visit our goats, and make a craft! Finish the night with a viewing of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.

The farm is at 41 Ford Road.

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Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge slates seedling sale, makers market

 

Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge readies Family Fun Night

WOODBRIDGE - Join us May 13 at Massaro Community Farm for a fun Family Night! 

Visit with our goats, take a hike on our nature trail, and put together a quick craft! 

Finish the evening by watching A House with a Clock in Its Wall.   

Although this is a free event, we do require registration. 

Please register through our link:

bit.ly/massaromayfamilynight22

The Farm is at 41 Ford Road.

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