Cornhole tournament in Derby to benefit Christian R. Sobin Memorial Fund

DERBY - Proceeds from Saturday's 4th annual cornhole tournament at Coon Hollow Park will benefit the Christian R. Sobin Memorial Fund at the Valley Community Foundation.

Christian, 29, was a graduate of Ansonia High School, according to information from the Valley Community Foundation.

For more information:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577762703519#

Smile Dental in Shelton to host Gobble & Give fundraiser Wednesday

An evening of music, mingling, and meaningful impact! 

Join us for our Silent Auction Fundraiser benefiting Spooner House and its Valley Food Bank Network on Wednesday, November 19. Live jazz, delicious bites and a prize-packed auction to support those in need in our community. 

Proudly co-hosted with Mutual Security Credit Union.

Smile Dental Center in Shelton to host Gobble & Give to support Spooner House

The night before our Annual Turkey Drive, Smile Dental Center is hosting a party with live jazz music, catered food, and a Silent Auction! 

Bring your donations early and mingle with other members of the community who are also devoted to helping those in need.

Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/45r0Tq7

Smile Dental Center is at 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Smile Dental Center in Shelton to host Gobble & Give to support Spooner House

Shared from Smile Dental Center:

"The night before our Annual Turkey Drive, we’re hosting a party with live jazz music, catered food and a Silent Auction! 

"Bring your donations early and mingle with other members of the community who are also devoted to helping those in need."

Smile Dental Center is located at 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

Griffin Health to hold silent auction to benefit health-care programs in Valley

 

First United Methodist Church in Ansonia to hold Gift Basket Gala

ANSONIA - First United Methodist Church will hold a Gift Basket Gala from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13.

Tickets for a silent auction will be sold at the door. 

Customers will then walk through several rooms to browse and place their tickets in cans in front of the holiday-themed baskets they want to win.

A drawing will begin at 2 p.m.

The church is at 47 Franklin St.

Save the date: Christ Church in Ansonia to hold annual Christmas Fair

Griffin Health to present star-studded gala at Aria in Prospect

DERBY - The 2019 Griffin Health Gala Oct. 11 will be a star-studded event as top celebrity impersonators from Las Vegas bring glitz and glam to Aria in Prospect.

The event will run from 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Master Impersonators, The Edwards Twins, will present An Evening with the Stars, a rollicking live performance of musical hits from legendary musical superstars. 

The Edwards Twins have performed all over the world and received rave reviews from national media, including the NBC Today show, USA Today and The Boston Globe.

Guests will also be treated to exquisite dining to match Aria’s delightfully manicured and sculpted gardens, and breathtaking scenic views of autumn in Connecticut.

The evening closes out with dancing to the invigorating and eclectic sounds of La Blanc Entertainment. 

There will also be a silent auction for guests to bid on exciting items, fabulous experiences, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

Tickets start at $195 per person. Black tie is suggested.

Proceeds from the Gala will help develop and sustain essential programs and services that address the wide-ranging health care needs of the communities Griffin serves ensuring access to innovative, high-quality care in a healing, person-centered environment.

The Friend A. Russ Fund will be honored with the 2019 Presidents Award at the Gala.

Tickets can be purchased at griffinhealth.org/gala. 

For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7355, or gala@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Event at BAD SONS in Derby to benefit Ansonia Nature Center

Smile Dental Center to hold fundraiser for Shelton Intermediate School

Sharing from Smile Dental Center Facebook page: 

Please join us to support and celebrate the students of Shelton!
We'll be hosting a silent auction with dinner and wine, catered by David Grant, along with live music!
Raffle tickets will be available for sale to win a 2019 Toyota Rav4 (drawing to be held March 27). Everyone in attendance will be entered to win a door prize.

Stop by Smile Dental Center, 1000 Bridgeport Ave., between 4 and 8 p.m. March 21 to enjoy the festivities. Keep an eye out because we'll be posting updates about the prizes that will be available!

This event is sponsored by:
• Toyota of Stamford
• David M. Grant Caterers
• Fairfield Realty Partner Group
• Smile Dental Center

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to host fund-raising dinner

Comedy Cabaret slated at Holy Rosary Church hall in Ansonia

Grab your forks! Men Who Cook is on tap in Ansonia to benefit TEAM

ANSONIA - On Saturday “Men Who Cook 2018” will feature the culinary treats of more than 96 “celebrity” chefs along with a silent auction, free wine and beer, raffle, and dancing.  

The event will be held at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway, from 6-11 p.m. 

Ticket price is $60. 
WPLR’s CHAZ from the CHAZ & A.J. Show will be Master of Ceremonies.  

Bad Sons Beer Co. of Derby is the event's Beer Sponsor and Jones Winery of Shelton is Wine Sponsor. 

This fun, casual event, chaired by Charlie Sullivan, Fred Ortoli, and Kevin Spooner, will benefit programs provided by TEAM, Inc. serving the needs of individuals and families in the Valley.  

For tickets, call Silvia, 203-736-5420 ext. 1202, or online at www.teaminc.org.

Chefs ready to share their culinary skills: 

Anthony Agosto, Kevin Atterberry, Pastor Edward Barnes, Chandler Barnes, Clarence Beall, Jack Betkoski, Jeff Blanco, Juan Bonilla, Daran Britt, Harry Burlakoff, Michael Caleca, David Cantor, Ansonia Mayor Dave Cassetti, Mike Chaffee, Pat Charmel, John Corraro, John Coscia, Joe Crisco, Rev. Davis, Dexter Davis Jr., Dexter Davis Sr., Leonard Duffus, Robert Duffus, Dr. Jay Dworkin, Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan, Ken Feldkamp, Brian Fonck, Brandon Frankel, Mike Franko, Lorenzo Gaudioso, T.J. Green, Douglas Hensal, Chris Hill, Dave Hill, Ken Hogan, Phil Iannaccone, Craig Jones, David Jones, Ted Kiritsis, Richard Knoll, Kevin Lantowsky, Pete Larsen, Dan L'Atrella, state Sen. George S. Logan, Joe Laucella, Phil Lukianuk, Roger Martin, Alan Masarek, Devin Mastrio, Deacon Fabian McLeod, Sherrod McNeill, Jeff Merrill, John Mihalko, Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, James Mills, Michael Mills, Dave Monahan, Michael Morey, David Morgan, Bailey Newman, Jeremy Newman, Chris O'Connor, Ryan O'Connor, Jack O'Donnell, Timothy Oppel, David Pendagast, John Petrillo, Jorge Pezo-Candelario, Jim Queen, Dave Rabinove, Horace Sanders, Carlo Sarmiento, Gene Shugrue, Dale Simonds, Anthony Simonetti, Fernando Solis, Owen Spargo, Robert Stabile, Jeff Stone, Nicholas Tarasovic Jr., Nicholas Tarasovic Sr., Ben Trabka, Phil Tripp, Alan Tyma, Brendan Tyma, Lorie Vaccaro, Rob VanEgghen, Hector Velez, Justin Vescovi, Ken Weinstein, Jeff Westine, Blake Williams, Stuart Williams, Aaron Woods, and John Yeager.


This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.  

Griffin Gala to benefit Center for Cancer Care in Derby

Black Tie Suggested 

This year’s Gala will raise funds to benefit The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital.

Event proceeds will fund expanded radiation therapy capabilities including the introduction of radiosurgery and other leading-edge technological advances.

 
President’s Award
The Hewitt Foundation
 
Community Ambassador Award
The Valley Goes Pink



Special performance by
Angela Clemmons
Director of Shoreline Soul
Appearing with special guests

For more information, visit the Gala website.

10th annual Men Who Cook event slated at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Tickets still available for 'Kindness for Kellys' event in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Elizabeth Anderson, owner of Lizzie's Corner Consignment and event organizer, said today tickets are still available for the March 25 "Dinner and a Movie" fundraiser at the Strand Theater. 

The fundraiser, Kindness for the Kellys, will feature a pasta bar dinner, silent auction, and showing of The Sound of Music.

Anderson said the "call center" in her living room is open. 
Call her today to make reservations at 203-415-4387. All credit cards welcome. 

Please click here to read about the fundraiser to support the Kelly family of Seymour.

And click here to reach a GoFundMe page for the family.