Seymour Public Library to show movie, '5000 Blankets'

 

SEYMOUR - Join us April 14 in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie! 

The movie starts at 10:30 a.m. and light refreshments will be served.

We'll be showing "5000 Blankets" starring Anna Camp, Carson Minniear, Rob Mayes, Rod Hallett, Jason Coviello, Cindy Hogan, G. Michael Nocolosi, and Jason Gaines. 

It is rated PG-13 and its duration is 1 hour 45 minutes.

Summary: Inspired by a remarkable true story, Phillip and his mom are determined to change lives after his father disappears due to a mental health crisis. 

Phillip's generosity and faith spark a citywide movement.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia resident seeks donations for families displaced by March 10 fire

ANSONIA - Resident Missy Lundeen, a volunteer with the Red Cross, posted the information below on Facebook and I'm sharing it here. 
She runs Going The Extra Mile, an organization that helps local families who lose personal belongings to fire.

Lundeen wrote:
"We are still in need of donations for the families affected by the Ansonia fire on March 10. Below is a list of items needed for the families. We really need clothing for the adults and dog food for 2 dogs. 
"Additionally, we are seeking volunteers for this coming weekend who have trucks to help move donations of furniture and household items from a 2 family house in East Haven to my storage unit in Shelton. If you or someone you know can help please let me know!! Thanks so much for your generosity and selflessness during this donation drive!!

FAMILY 1

Adult female: 51 yrs, xxl dresses
Adult male: 50 yrs, lg top, 34/29 pants
Adult male: 22 yrs, sm top, 28/28 pants
Male child: 10 yrs, m/l top, 10/12 pants CHILD NEEDS ANSONIA SCHOOL UNIFORMS, toys (board games, matchbox cars, hand held device like an old game boy, legos)

FAMILY 2: ALL SET WITH DONATIONS!! THANK YOU!!

FAMILY 3:
Adult female, 39 yrs, lg top, 14 pants
Adult male, 50 yrs, 3X tops, 42/32 pants
Adult male, 19 yrs, xl top, 36/36 pants
Adult male, 17 yrs, med top, 32/36 pants
1 SMALL DOG!!! Dry dog food of any kind.

FAMILY 4:
Adult male, 44 yrs, lg top, 36/38 pants
Adult female, 49 yrs, xl tops, 16/18 pants
Adult male, 22 yrs, lg top, 36/38 pants
Adult female, 24 yrs, PREGNANT DUE ANY DAY, post pregnancy Xl top, xl pants
NEWBORN BABY BOY, all newborn clothing, diapers, bottles, blankets
1 large DOG!!! Dry dog food of any kind.

FAMILY 5:
Adult male: 36 yrs, med top, 32/30 pants
Adult female, 41 yrs, sm top, sm pants
Teenager female, 16 yrs, sm top, 1/2 pants
Teenager male, 15 yrs, med too, med pants...sweatpants!!
INFANT MALE: 8 mo., 12 mo clothing, size 3-4 diapers and similar formula, regular type, baby wipes, toys

FAMILY 6 (from Sunday's fire)
Adult female: ALL SET WITH NEEDS
Adult Male: ALL SET WITH NEEDS
INFANT GIRL, 4 months, 6 months clothing. FORMULA AND DIAPERS NOT NEEDED

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

ANSONIA:
Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St. Mayor's office, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

AC Washing Well
North Main Street, Ansonia
Open 7 days a week 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tad-G's Fitness
East Main Street, Ansonia
Monday-Thursday 3:30-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

SHELTON:
Doggie Styles
Leavenworth Road
In the plaza with IGA
Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Residence Inn
1001 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton
Open seven days a week