Sheryl Faye to portray Susan B. Anthony Saturday at Derby Public Library

 

Derby Historical Society to host Lady Humphreys' Tea at CWV hall in Derby

 

Fashion history program to highlight Ansonia Library tea social

Shelton Historical Society to present program about 4 famous women

In celebration of Women's History Month

Actress/singer/writer Patty Carver

SHELTON - To honor Women’s History Month in March, Shelton Historical Society will present This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty March 23 at 1 p.m.   

Patty Carver, a singer, actress, and writer with international credits, will perform an original musical presentation that brings four noted American women to life.  

The program will be held at the Echo Hose Educational Center, 430 Coram Ave., in the former St. Joseph School. 

Sweet and savory light refreshments will be included in the admission price of $20/non-members, $15 for members of Shelton Historical Society, to benefit educational programs of the organization. 

Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.  
Four noted women of American history will be portrayed in This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty.  

Historically correct and entertaining, the extraordinary stories of the lives of Betsy Ross, Deborah Sampson, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Amelia Earhart will delight, inform, and inspire the audience.

This program is one of a series of special presentations that will be offered this year by Shelton Historical Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization’s founding in 1969. 

The Shelton Historical Society operates Shelton History Center, a museum complex of six historic buildings located just north of the Huntington Green at 70 Ripton Road.  

The Center houses collections of manuscript materials, rare books, letters, diaries, and documents as well as material culture artifacts that represent Shelton’s rich history. 

Special events, monthly book discussions, and a biweekly program for teens are held.  Curriculum-based enrichment programs for school groups and a summer program for children are offered.  

Find more information about future programs by calling 203-925-1803, visiting the www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or 

www.facebook.com/SheltonHistoricalSociety/. 

This is a press release from the Shelton Historical Society. 

Save the date: Singer/actress to perform at Ansonia Library tea social

Newsletter features Derby Historical Society Silver Tea, more

Dear readers, 

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a performance by actress Tammy Denease. She recounted the true story of a woman who was a slave in New London in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Actress/storyteller to perform at Derby Historical Society's annual Silver Tea

Photo used with permission

Tammy Denease portrays Joan Jackson 

DERBY - The Derby Historical Society will host actress Tammy Denease performing "Joan Jackson - An Unchained Love Story" at its annual Silver Tea July 9. 
The fundraiser will run from 2-4:30 p.m. at LaSala Banquet Hall, 73 High St. 

Call 203-735-1908 or 203-734-5765 for more information or reservations. Tickets are $30.

Learn more at www.hiddenwomen.org.

Derby Neck Library to host storyteller, women's forum, movies, more

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., offers a variety of fun programs in July.

Dinner and a Movie 
The Library will host Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. July 6.

This month’s feature is “The French Connection” starring Gene Hackman—shown on blu-ray and a large screen.  
Free movie refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission.  

Make a 3-D puzzle

At 2 p.m. July 12, the Library will host a Teen 3-D Puzzle Making event.  
Teens and tweens will be given free puzzles to assemble, alone or in teams. All puzzles may be taken home. A prize will be awarded to the first one to complete a puzzle.  Registration is recommended.

Women's Forum

The Library will host Women’s Forum, a discussion group that focuses on short stories and Valley history, at 12:30 p.m. July 17.
This month we view “Derby Neck Library: 120 Years of Service to the Community,” a powerpoint presentation by Pat Sweeney.  
Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch; we serve free coffee and tea. 

'Tales of New England'

Monica Peterson, actress and storyteller, will perform “Tales of New England” at 6:30 p.m. July 18.
Her performance includes a heroine of the American Revolution, a story of a ghost ship, and the legend of the Charter Oak. This free event is suitable for the entire family.

Tech Talks

At 10:30 a.m. July 19 the Library will host Tech Talks. This is a monthly free program which highlights what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life. 

Teen Adventurers

The Library will begin a book club for teens at 2 p.m. July 19.  
Called the Teen Adventurers, the group will meet to discuss “The Ruins of Gorlan,” a book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series written by John Flanagan.  
Copies of the books are available for borrowing at the library.  

Teen movie event 

At 3 p.m. July 26, the Library will host a teen and tween movie event, featuring a thrilling horror picture. Attendees take part in an I-Spy challenge to win prizes. 
Registration is required. Seating is limited. Free movie refreshments will be served.

Evening Book Club 

At 6:30 p.m. July 31, the Library will host the Evening Book Club, a discussion group devoted to short novels and sometimes memoirs.It will be an informative and stimulating event, focusing  on “Tobacco Road” by Erskine Caldwell.  

Copies of the book are available at the library.  

For information or to register, call 203-734-1492.

This is a press release from Pat Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Derby Historical Society to hold 27th annual Silver Tea fundraiser

Actress to portray Eleanor Roosevelt

Actress Sheryl Faye / Photo from website

DERBY - The Derby Historical Society's 27th annual Silver Tea will feature a performance about Eleanor Roosevelt at 2 p.m. July 10 at La Sala Banquet Hall, 73 High St.

Actress Sheryl Faye will perform "The First Lady of the World," a play about the wife of 32nd President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Donation is $30 a person. For reservations call 203-735-1908 or 203-676-0324.

Singer to present tribute to Irving Berlin at Derby Library

Performance to celebrate songwriter
DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled A Tribute to Irving Berlin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20. 

Patty Carver

Singer/songwriter and actress Patty Carver will share stories and songs in celebration  of one of the greatest American songwriters of all time.

From Alexander's Ragtime Band to Always, from This is the Army to There’s No Business Like Show Business, Berlin’s music with its memorable melodies, unbridled emotion and timeless lyrics is uniquely American and will continue to be 

sung by many generations to come.

Carver has performed in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

She has written more than 30 original musicals for audiences that have been produced for national tours and New York productions.

Registration is requested. 

For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 ,or visit 

www.derbypubliclibrary.org.    


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

I put this event on my calendar and hope I can attend. It sounds like a wonderful show.