Seymour Congregational Church to host Star Wars Day family fun

 

Laurel Ledge Elementary School in Beacon Falls to host Trunk or Treat

 

Halloween event at Ansonia Armory to benefit Ansonia Animal Shelter

ANSONIA - A Halloween party and fundraiser to benefit the Ansonia Animal Shelter will be held Saturday at the Ansonia Armory, starting at 7 p.m.

Haunted attraction specialist Kevin Lowenadler and his team - who were behind the Haunted Isle at East Haven’s Trolley Museum - will host the event for ages 16+.

Celebrate Shelton moves Downtown Sounds Fall Edition event to Sunday

To avoid the rain, Downtown Sounds: Fall Edition is now happening Sunday, October 8 at Veterans Memorial Park from 12 to 6 p.m. - we hope to see you there!

For the latest updates, please follow @celebrateshelton on social media!

This is a press release from Celebrate Shelton.

Downtown Sounds Fall Edition in Shelton to feature pup parade, costume contest

Pup Parade & Costume Contest

Get ready for a howlin’ good time at this year’s event! Join us at 3:30 p.m. for our official Pup Parade & Costume Contest for a chance to win amazing prizes - register to participate HERE. We can’t wait to see your pups dressed up, just remember dogs must be on leash at all times and should feel comfortable in their costumes!

REGISTER FOR THE PUP PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST This is a press release from Celebrate Shelton.

Doo wop concert on tap Oct. 7 at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia

 

Shared from the Church's Facebook page.

Christ Church Quaker Farms in Oxford to host Halloween costume party

 

Ansonia Animal Shelter to hold pet costume contest at harvest festival

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Animal Shelter is having a "Pet Costume Contest" at the Ansonia Harvest Festival. A picture of your pet needs to be dropped off at the PD by Sept. 22.

Tickets will be available to purchase to vote for your favorite costume. Ticket chosen and animal will win gift card.

Come down to the Harvest Festival and support us and your favorite pet!!

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby Cultural Commission postpones Halloween on the Green

Trunk or Treat slated Saturday at Seymour High School

Derby Cultural Commission to host Halloween on the Green

Valley United Way to hold Great Gatsby Gala fundraiser

SHELTON -The Valley United Way will hold its 4th Annual Great Gatsby Gala to benefit Valley Food Insecurity at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20, at The Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour.

The exciting and elegant event is based upon The Great Gatsby, the epic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. 

Guests at the gala can dress in 1920s attire and there will be a costume contest for the best-dressed individuals.

A sumptuous dinner includes starters such as fried calamari, crab-stuffed mushrooms, pastry puffs with spinach, as well as main courses and side dishes including mouth-watering carving stations of salmon, beef, chicken and potatoes, pastas, and salads. A beautiful Venetian dessert table tops off the meal. 

Bottles of wine will be provided at each table and a cash bar will be open throughout the evening.

The Rob Zappulla 13-Piece Big Band will perform 1920s-to-50s-era music as well as popular songs through the '50s. 

Zappulla was featured vocalist for eight years in the famed Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, led by the late Buddy Morrow.

In addition, there will be a live and silent auction, door prizes and valet parking. Professional dancer Kristen Prall, owner of the studio Art in Motion, will perform and provide dance instruction.

Tickets are $90 per person and can be purchased online at valleyunitedway.org. 

For more information or to order tickets by phone, call 203-926-9478.


This is a press release from the Valley United Way, a leading philanthropic organization serving the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton. Its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and collaboration.

Communi'tini' fundraiser in Shelton to support Valley United Way

Master's Table to host costume party Oct. 29 in Ansonia

Boo! It's almost time for the Seymour Pumpkin Festival

SEYMOUR - The 52nd annual Seymour Pumpkin Festival is on tap from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at French Memorial Park.

Please click here to read a story by my friend Jean Falbo-Sosnovich, New Haven Register correspondent extraordinaire.