51st annual Oxford Arts & Crafts Fair slated at site of former school

OXFORD - The 51st Annual Oxford Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the site of the former Oxford Center School, 462 Oxford Road. 

More than 30 unique artisans will be selling their wares. 

Kick off your holiday shopping with unique hand-crafted gifts that will last for generations! 

This is shared from the Oxford Cultural Commission Facebook page. 

Save the date: Seymour Historical Society to host Holly Fair

SEYMOUR - Our first of what we [at Seymour Historical Society] hope to become an annual tradition - a Holly Fair to be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 at the museum, 59 West St.

Come and see EVERY room of the museum decked out in a different theme for the holiday AND do a little holiday shopping as well! We will have several unique vendors set up selling wonderful goods! 

Stay tuned for a lot more information including the vendors and more!!!

This is shared from the Seymour Historical Society Facebook page.

My Sister's Place in Ansonia slates stocking stuffer sale Saturday

Shared from a Facebook event page:

"Our 12/17 Seasonal Saturday Sale will be chock full of stocking stuffer gifts!"

My Sister's Place is a thrift store at 380 Main St., Ansonia. Purchases support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.
The sale will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

My Sister's Place in Ansonia to hold Black Friday Extravaganza

Shared from a Facebook event page:

"Join us as we kick off the holiday shopping season with our annual Black Friday Extravaganza! 11/29, open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
All year, we tuck away brand new items for this once-a-year event! Buy new for a fraction of the cost.
"And, while you're here, check out our amazing selection of Holiday Decor. We've got everything from ornaments to lighting, figurines and Holiday Housewares!"

https://supportumbrella.org/2019-black-friday-extravaganza/


My Sister's Place thrift store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 
All proceeds benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.

Giving Tuesday shopping event slated at Adam's House in Shelton

Shops at Seymour to kick off holiday shopping on First Saturday

Save the date: Holiday fundraiser to benefit Adam's House in Shelton

Seymour Land Trust to host 'A Trail of Glitter' fundraiser today

All are welcome to attend from 6:30-9:30 p.m. today at Seymour Land Trust, 13 Chatfield St., Seymour.

Small Business Saturday slated in downtown Seymour

Sharing from a Facebook event page: SEYMOUR - Small Business Saturday will be held from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday downtown. It is hosted by Lizzie's Corner and the Shops at Seymour. "Shop local at our Small Business Saturday event and receive a free Shop Small tote bag courtesy of American Express and the Shops at Seymour. Door prizes and refreshments will add to the fun!"

Mistletoe & Margaritas to benefit Adam's House in Shelton

Sharing from a Facebook event page:

Mistletoe Market & Margaritas
A Holiday Shopping Event in support of Adam’s House
Enjoy some festive Holiday "Cheers" with our signature Margaritas, while shopping our wide area of local vendors.

* Psychic Readings
* Wine Tastings 
* Mini Makeovers 
* Artists 
* Home Decor 
* Latest Fashions 
* Handmade Gifts 
* & So Much More!

Spend Time with us for #GivingTuesday-
Nov. 28 from 6-9 p.m.
Exclusive Shopping for Alumni from 6-6:30 p.m.

Adam's House is at 241 Coram Ave., Shelton.

Shopping night slated at Chatfield-LoPresti School in Seymour

Small business Saturday slated in downtown Seymour

Small Business Saturday is a celebration of the small shops in your area. 
It takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 

Elizabeth Anderson, owner of Lizzie's Corner Home Consignment and Gifts, 19 Bank St., Seymour, welcomes you and appreciates your support during this holiday season and throughout the year. 
She is planning a festive day of shopping with refreshments, gourmet samples, and lots of bargains!

*Sharing this info from a Facebook event page.

Shop local!

Friends of Ansonia Library to host book/bake sale Dec. 3

ANSONIA - Friends of the Ansonia Library will hold a Holiday Book/Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Library, 53 S. Cliff St.

Books of all genres including cookbooks, newly arrived children's books, a special Christmas selection, books for art lovers, CDs, DVDs, baked goods, and holiday basket raffle. Free coffee!  

For more information, call 203-734-6275.

This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Vendors sought for marketplace at Ansonia Armory

Seymour Pink to hold holiday open house

The nonprofit Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer.

See you at the open house!

Treasured Time to hold 2 fundraisers Thursday in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Treasured Time invites the community to find the perfect gift and/or the perfect wine with two fundraisers Thursday at The Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Drive.
Treasured Time’s 4th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will take place from 5-9 p.m., and will be “paired” with the Wines Around the World Wine Tasting & Buying Event from 6-8:30 p.m.

The Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will feature more than 40 vendors. 

Attendees pay a $5 donation entrance fee and will be entered into a raffle for incredible prizes. 

The evening will include a visit from Santa from 5:15-8:15 p.m., a free gift wrap table, cash bar and DJ Phyllis Kaplan from Lone Wolf Productions spinning tunes to spread the holiday spirit.
The Wines Around the World event will feature a variety of wines from different countries, appetizers and desserts. Tickets are available with a $40 donation ($70 for two) and include access to the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.

Attendees who place a wine order at the event will be entered in a raffle to win a wine basket donated by Valley Discount Wine & Liquor. 

For every case purchased, mixed cases included, there will be a 15 percent discount and Treasured Time will receive an additional $10 donation. Wines cannot be guaranteed ready for pickup before Thanksgiving.

Wine tasting attendees will also have the chance to bid on unique silent auction items and participate in a special Wine Pull Game which features wrapped “mystery” bottles of wine for $10. 

Paula Pettinella will perform live music, homemade cupcakes with a boozy twist will be available from Sugar and Spice Cupcakes, and Mark Mirabella, Jr., LMT, will provide chair massages.
The wine tasting event is in partnership with Donna Pace at Gathering Harvest.
For more information about the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza or the Wines from Around the World Tasting/Buying event, contact Jenn, 203-446-1068, jenn@treasuredtime.org or visit Treasured Time on Facebook.

Proceeds will benefit Treasured Time, Inc., a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children. 

With your help, Treasured Time, Inc. can provide families with the “Gift of Moments.” 

To see how you can help us make a difference, visit us at www.treasuredtime.org.

This is a press release from Treasured Time. 

Treasured Time to host holiday shopping, wine tasting event in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Treasured Time invites the community to find the perfect gift and/or the perfect wine with two fundraisers Nov. 17 at The Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Drive.

Treasured Time’s fourth annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will take place from 5-9 p.m., and will be “paired” with the Wines Around the World Wine Tasting & Buying Event from 6-8:30 p.m.

The Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will feature more than 40 vendors. 
Attendees pay a $5 donation entrance fee and will be entered into a raffle for incredible prizes. 
The evening will include a visit from Santa from 5:15-8:15 p.m., a free gift wrap table, cash bar, and DJ Phyllis Kaplan from Lone Wolf Productions spinning tunes to spread the holiday spirit.

The Wines Around the World event will feature a variety of wines from different countries, appetizers, and desserts. Tickets are available with a $40 donation ($70 for two) and include access to the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.

Attendees who place a wine order at the event will be entered in a raffle to win a wine basket donated by Valley Discount Wine & Liquor. 
For every case purchased, mixed cases included, there will be a 15 percent discount and Treasured Time will receive an additional $10 donation. Wines cannot be guaranteed ready for pickup before Thanksgiving.

Wine tasting attendees will also have the chance to bid on unique silent auction items and participate in a special Wine Pull Game which features wrapped “mystery” bottles of wine for $10. 
Paula Pettinella will perform live music, homemade cupcakes with a boozy twist will be available from Sugar and Spice Cupcakes, and Mark Mirabella, Jr., LMT, will provide chair massages.

The wine tasting event is in partnership with Donna Pace at Gathering Harvest.

For more information about the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza or the Wines from Around the World Tasting/Buying event, contact Jenn at 203-446-1068, jenn@treasuredtime.org or visit Treasured Time on Facebook.

Proceeds will benefit Treasured Time, Inc., a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children. 
With your help, Treasured Time, Inc. can provide families with the “Gift of Moments.” 

To see how you can help us make a difference, visit us at www.treasuredtime.org.

This is a press release from Treasured Time. 

Glitzy event at 67 West Hair Designers to benefit Seymour Pink

The annual event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at 67 West Hair Designers, 39 New Haven Road, Ste. 4, Seymour. 

Shop local and support Seymour Pink

*If you're looking for some last-minute gift ideas, I highly recommend supporting the nonprofit Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.

The gift shop's address is 3 Franklin St., Seymour.


Full disclosure: I'm one of the many survivors in our community who has benefitted from the organization's generosity.

Holiday fair slated Saturday at Ansonia Middle School

*Shared from Ansonia Middle School PTSO Facebook page.