Ansonia Library to celebrate Unicorn Day April 5

Seymour Middle School cheer team congratulated on 2nd place win

Congratulations to the Seymour Middle School Cheer team who brought home a 2nd place trophy from Oxford High School’s Spirit Spectacular! Great job!

This is shared from the Seymour Public Schools' Facebook page.

Ansonia Public Schools thanks community in helping to make graduation a success

*This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page. 

Recuperation journey: Our Seymour Pink sign was delivered

Seymour Pink helped my family financially and emotionally when I was undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2011. 
The nonprofit's mission is to unite a community against breast cancer by raising funds and awareness. 
Founded by the one and only Mary Deming - a retired Seymour High School teacher and Valley native - the organization holds a huge place in my heart. 
I was happy to see that my sign was delivered this morning and I had to take a photo.
I encourage people to order a sign and make a donation to Seymour Pink!

This post on the organization's Facebook page from March 18 unveiled the initiative:

"In trying, challenging times, we all look for ways to ease stress, to bring comfort and hope for a better day.

In an effort to join TOGETHER, even though we cannot gather together, Seymour Pink will be offering these complimentary lawn signs as a way for us to be united in our resolve, that TOGETHER we will get through these difficult and trying times!

EACH day brings us opportunities to come together in SPIRIT, to continue to be there for others by spreading HOPE and PROMISE that on the other side of this, we will be TOGETHER again, joining hands and hearts as one!

It is our hope that these lawn signs will bring all of us HOPE and PROMISE that TOGETHER we will get thru this more UNITED than ever.

Our lawn signs are FREE (however donations will be kindly accepted)
-First come, first serve
(delivery of signs will begin on or about this coming Wednesday April 1st)
-We will deliver to your front lawn- no contact
-LIMITED supply in our initial production
-If you live outside of the Lower Naugatuck Valley (Ansonia, Derby, Shelton, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Oxford) we will set up a pick up location with designated day and time-practicing ALWAYS our social distancing (details for pick up to follow)

Be safe, be healthy, we will get through this TOGETHER!

****These signs have been sponsored by a very generous ANONYMOUS donor! Thank you for your generosity!

We also want to thank Grand Concepts of Seymour for their partnership in this idea.

PLEASE contact us at seymourpink09@aol.com to reserve your lawn sign.

We will get through this TOGETHER!"

Seymour Pink offering lawn signs to demonstrate unity, spirit

In trying, challenging times, we all look for ways to ease stress, to bring comfort and hope for a better day.

In an effort to join TOGETHER, even though we cannot gather together, Seymour Pink will be offering these complimentary lawn signs as a way for us to be united in our resolve, that TOGETHER we will get through these difficult and trying times!

EACH day brings us opportunities to come together in SPIRIT, to continue to be there for others by spreading HOPE and PROMISE that on the other side of this, we will be TOGETHER again, joining hands and hearts as one!

It is our hope that these lawn signs will bring all of us HOPE and PROMISE that TOGETHER we will get thru this more UNITED than ever.

Our lawn signs are FREE (however donations will be kindly accepted)
-First come, first serve
(delivery of signs will begin on or about this coming Wednesday April 1st)
-We will deliver to your front lawn- no contact
-LIMITED supply in our initial production
-If you live outside of the Lower Naugatuck Valley (Ansonia, Derby, Shelton, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Oxford) we will set up a pick up location with designated day and time-practicing ALWAYS our social distancing (details for pick up to follow)

Be safe, be healthy, we will get through this TOGETHER!

****These signs have been sponsored by a very generous ANONYMOUS donor! Thank you for your generosity!

We also want to thank Grand Concepts of Seymour for their partnership in this idea.

PLEASE contact us at seymourpink09@aol.com to reserve your lawn sign.

We will get through this TOGETHER!

Sharing message from Seymour Pink Founder/President Mary Deming

Dear Friends of Seymour Pink,   First, and most importantly, I hope you are doing well and safe during this incredibly difficult time of uncertainty. We are experiencing such a rapid change in our normal day-to-day activities. Our typical day to day routines have been altered drastically. For most, if not all of us, nothing seems “normal.”   For Seymour Pink our mission has not changed. We will continue to financially assist those victimized by the breast cancer diagnosis as best we are able to do.  Unfortunately, with the social distancing that we MUST all practice, our income will be greatly impacted over these next few months. As a result, so will our available funds we rely on to help financially assist our breast cancer patients   As much as we would like nothing more than to return to hosting our fundraisers, in order to raise funds to support our mission, practicing social distancing and the guidelines set in place by Federal, State and Local officials is an ABSOLUTE MUST!   Although these are difficult times, unpredictable times, they are TEMPORARY times! EACH day brings us opportunities to come together in SPIRIT, to continue to be there for others by spreading HOPE and PROMISE that on the other side of this, we will be TOGETHER again, joining hands and hearts as one!   To all of our incredibly dedicated volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and our brave and courageous breast cancer survivors, we are forever grateful for your commitment to Pink.   From all of us at Seymour Pink, to each and every one of you, may you stay safe, and healthy! Mary Deming Founder/President Seymour Pink, Inc. www.seymourpink.com seymourpink09@aol.com SEYMOUR PINK |  www.seymourpink.com  ‌  ‌

Ansonia resident brings out Christmas lights to lift spirits

Jen Shuart sent me a photo tonight that depicts how she has decorated her front yard on Prindle Avenue following an idea she found here on nerdbot.com.
What a fun way to cheer ourselves up during this new social distancing lifestyle! 
Maybe she'll start a trend in the Valley. Stay tuned!

Recuperation journey: Beautiful visitor

Look who was waiting for me when I opened the drapes at 6:52 a.m. 
I take it as a sign of a good day ahead! 

Kids invited to read to Spirit Wednesday at Derby Neck Library

Spirit is ready to listen to young readers.

DERBY - Miss Kathy at Derby Neck Library will host another popular B.A.R.K. program at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.
All ages are invited to drop in and BE A READING KID to a guest dog at the library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.

SPIRIT, who is a Newfoundland, is a great listener and will be here once again for children to read to. 

You can bring your own book or choose one of ours from the library. And if children simply want to stop in to just say hello and visit, that’s cool too.

No registration is needed. Just drop in.

This info is shared from a Facebook event page.

Rain fails to dampen Pounding the Pavement participants' spirit in Seymour

Walkers waiting for the start of Seymour Pink's 3rd annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K Saturday morning on River Street. 

The balloon arch was moved to the finish line on Derby Avenue.

Stay tuned for more photos in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Wheel-A-Thon makes waves in West Haven

WEST HAVEN - It was a beautiful morning Saturday for the Center for Disability Rights' 9th annual Wheel-A-Thon to benefit youth with disabilities. 

CDR's catchment area includes the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

Wheelchairs were available for able-bodied participants to use to better understand what it's like to be in a wheelchair.

Don't let this lonely-looking yet scenic photo fool you. About 150 enthusiastic supporters walked and rolled a one-mile course along the shoreline. 

Sandy's Steamrollers, led by CDR staffer Sandy Roberts (in wheelchair), show their enthusiasm at the end of the walk. They tied for most spirit with a team of employees from N&D Sports of Hamden, pictured below at the awards ceremony.

N&D sports donated the white CDR T-shirts for the event.

These walkers are nearing the end of the route. Savin Rock is at left.