Derby Public Library to kick off summer reading with music, tours, games

 

Huntington Branch Library to host teen summer reading kickoff

 

Seymour to hold community pep rally Saturday at high school field

 

Valley United Way to kick off campaign at Jones Winery in Shelton

 

Oxford Public Library to host summer reading kickoff with games, food truck, music

 

Derby Neck Library to kick off summer reading program

SUMMER READING 2025! Our Kick-off Party begins on June 23 at noon with a petting zoo, pony rides, medieval armor and weapons demonstration, adult crafts, and more. 

Book Buddies are back, adults have a new BINGO sheet to fill out, and teens will get to earn raffle tickets for gift cards to multiple different vendors. And that's not all--we'll also have special programs for all ages, like a life-sized version of Candy Land at IRL Games on Tuesdays, an immersive how-to series for Dungeons and Dragons, and the return of Musical BINGO!
Youth are invited to register using READsquared and adults can stop at the front desk to pick up their BINGO sheets beginning on June 23. 

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates summer reading kickoff for young readers

Ages: Babies- 4 years old

Day/Date: Monday, June 2

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=554216&PK=

or call 203-924-1580.

Our youngest readers: ages 0-4 years old are welcome to join our Shelton Libraries' Summer Reading Kick-off Party with their two favorite Shelton Children's Librarians: Ms. Leanne & Ms. Maura AND... our very special guest-of-honor, Chase the Police Dog!

Paw Patrol Party-goers are encouraged to wear their best party attire.

Party guests can expect to:

1) Hear a reading of a special Paw Patrol book

2) Participate in Paw Patrol-inspired games

3) Create a special PAW-tastic craft or 2.

PLUS Meet our favorite Paw Patrol Canine for a high-five or hug and/or pose for a picture too!

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Valley United Way to kick off campaign at White Hills Distillery in Shelton

 

Derby Public Library to kick off summer reading program

 

Salvation Army to hold Red Kettle Kickoff breakfast at Courtyard by Marriott in Shelton

SHELTON - The Greater Valley Salvation Army will hold its Red Kettle Kickoff breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave.

Keynote speaker will be Miranda Muro, Senior Director of Network Relations for Connecticut Foodshare.

Tickets are $35 per person. A red kettle sponsorship is $2,500. Click here to purchase tickets or become a sponsor.

The Salvation Army is active in virtually every corner of the world, serving 133 countries. 

We offer healing, hope, and help to all in need. Here in the Greater Valley we offer emergency assistance including a food pantry, financial assistance for rent and utilities, back-to-school assistance, and we offer holiday assistance to provide toys for boys and girls in the community. In addition, we offer an overnight camping experience for children and we have a community garden at our Corps location, 26 Lester St.,  Ansonia. 

Where there is need, you’ll find The Salvation Army – dedicated to Doing The Most Good!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

TEAM celebrates Christmas in July, kicks off Toys 4 Kids 2023

DERBY - TEAM is celebrating Christmas in July! 

That's right, Toys 4 Kids 2023 is right around the corner, and we are accepting donations NOW! As we prepare to serve over 2,000 children from newborns up to age 12 with holiday toys this year, we need all the help we can get and are starting earlier than ever. 

If you're out shopping, help TEAM Toys 4 Kids 2023 get started on the right foot.

Bring donations right to our office - 30 Elizabeth St., Derby. Open M-F, 8:30 - 4:30. THANK YOU!!!

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to kick off summer reading with family fun

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host a summer reading kickoff on the front lawn from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

There will be a variety of outdoor games available, as well as a fun art project offered by Lisa Lupa.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Library to host trash reduction pilot program kickoff fair

ANSONIA - Stop by the Ansonia Library this Saturday, Jan. 21 between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Trash Reduction Pilot Program Kickoff Fair. 

The City is giving away free household compost bins (!!!), snacks, and tons of information about the program. All are welcome. Bring your questions and ideas.
You can also check out the library's new environmental book collection for kids and adults! 
https://reducethetrashct.com/ansonia

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from NVCOG Reduce the Trash Facebook page.

Naugatuck Valley Relay for Life to hold kickoff at Shelton Community Center

 

TEAM, Inc. to kick off Toys 4 Kids 2022 at Stappa Vineyard in Orange

It's Christmas in July!!!

Please join TEAM's Magic Makers Committee for a very special kickoff event for Toys 4 Kids 2022.

As budgets are getting stretched to the brink, parents and caregivers are facing tougher and tougher choices. 

Last year, our Toys 4 Kids program served a record number of children - 1,920 - which was a 16% increase from just one year before. We know that this year, inflation has skyrocketed and basic needs like food, gas, and home heating fuel are becoming more difficult for hard-working families to afford. 

Our Magic Makers are committed to ensuring children do not have to feel these stressors. Children should be able to feel the joy and magic of the holiday season, and parents should not have to face the difficult choice between paying the bills and providing holiday toys and magic for their child.

As we are expecting an increased number of families applying for our Toys 4 Kids 2022 holiday program, we are beginning our fundraising earlier than ever.

Please join us at Stappa Vineyard on July 27 for a Christmas in July celebration! Bring a toy (or two or more!) and enjoy a glass of wine with our Magic Makers Committee. The first 15 people to bring a toy will receive a free drink ticket!

Let's get ready to #MakeMagicHappen!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Public Library readies Teen Summer Library Club kickoff

Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to kick off of 2022’s Teen Summer Library Club June 29. 

This year’s theme is “Beyond the Beaten Path” encouraging teens to engage in library programs that include Game Night activities and Maker Space creative outlets Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. 

Teen club members who attend, review a book/article, or evaluate a website are entered into weekly drawings for local eateries’ gift cards. A grand prize winner will be drawn at the club’s finale Pizza Party Aug. 11.

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

This is a press release from Derby Public Library.

Story walk at Ansonia Nature Center to kick off summer reading program

 

Ansonia Public Schools slates Kickoff to Kindergarten in March

 

A Chance to Shine virtual bike ride kick-off in Oxford to benefit PCRC

Shared from a Facebook event page:

OXFORD - Thanks to our amazing community, we raised over $100,000 last year for BHcare's Parent Child Resource Center in Derby. 

This year, we're combining the best of both worlds and holding a virtual bike ride with an in-person walk at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

We'll kick off on July 31 with a virtual bike ride and conclude the 2021 event Aug.14 with a 10 a.m. walk and celebration at Quarry Walk. 

Register for one or both here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/acts2/register/

WPLR's Chaz and AJ will be there to host their epic Classic Car Show!.

We'll have live music by Social Convention, The Elwoods, Morgan Skelly & The Old Crows, kids' activities, Touch-a-Truck and some special surprises up our sleeves. 

All funds raised will support the children and families at the Parent Child Resource Center in Derby.

The need for children's mental health services is greater than ever. 

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our clients significantly. Children and families had to quickly adapt with the sudden changes in our world due to the health crisis.

The Parent Child Resource Center is seeing a lot more children with severe anxiety, isolation and depression. 

From March 2020 through December 2020, our clinicians provided nearly 11,000 telehealth appointments. The solution is to have more access to mental health resources.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Beacon Falls Public Library to offers kids' activities at town's 150th celebration Sunday

The town's sesquicentennial celebration kickoff will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Beacon Hose Fire Company No. 1, 35 N. Main St., Beacon Falls.