Seymour Community Center seeks teams for puzzle compeititon

 

Derby Little League to host Valley Surge Hit-A-Thon fundraiser May 17

 

Puzzle Palooza competition slated at Seymour Community Center

 

Griffin Health in Derby to hold 17th annual 5K walk/run for cancer care Saturday

For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-1263. 

This is a Griffin Health press release.

 

Derby Youth Soccer holds registration, seeks volunteers

(From Derby Youth Soccer via Derby Public Schools)

Welcome to Derby Youth Soccer 2025 Fall Season!

We hope everyone is excited and ready to get started on a new season of soccer.

Fall Season starts on 4-SEP-2025 and ends on 30-OCT-2025, games and practices are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm at Witek Park. Our league is designed to give every child the opportunity to participate in the game of soccer.

Registration will be closed on 18-SEP-2025 .

The registration fee is $30 for the Fall Season. Please note if your child played in the 2025 Spring Season, then no need to register again for the Fall.

As always, volunteers are needed.

If you would like to sponsor a team please email us for more information.

For registration, volunteer positions and program information please visit our website:

[https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/derbyyouthsoccer](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/.../dMtMCAQKl1UKFEW...)

If you have any questions or would like to sponsor a team, please email us at [derby.youth.soccer.ct@gmail.com](mailto:derby.youth.soccer.ct@gmail.com)

Ansonia, Derby teams raise $4K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

From left: Derby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Conway Jr.; Derby High Softball Coach Angela Grindrod; Derby High Baseball Coach Robert Swierbitowicz; Derby High Softball captains Emma DeSanty and Kaelyn DiMartino; Derby High Athletic Director Jenn Moffat; Dr. Barajas; Lori DiMartino; Derby Mayor Joe DiMartino; Breast Center Manager Ashley Schneider; Derby High Trainer Dan Perillo; Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel.

DERBY -  The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, with a donation of $4,000.

The funds were raised at a special pink baseball game on May 16 and at Derby High School’s 14^th Annual Pink Softball Game May 17. 

Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball Coach Jenn Moffat for former Griffin Hospital employee, Derby High Softball Coach and City of Derby Mayor Joe DiMartino, the fundraisers are held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised more than $43,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 

For more information call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/breast-wellness.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Sponsors sought for Derby Pop Warner athletes

Derby Pop Warner Cheer is sending 3 teams to Nationals.

If you are an individual or a business who would like to support a cheerleader or the program please reach out.

Funds raised will go towards the cost of travel and competing. Any amount helps!

This is shared from Derby Pop Warner Facebook page.

Oxford Parks & Rec to hold basketball free throw shooting contest

 

This is shared from a Facebook event page. 🦃

Ansonia Youth Cheer to host showcase at Armory

 

Puzzle Palooza contest on tap Friday at Seymour Community Center

 

Shared from the Seymour Community Center Facebook page.

Ansonia Youth Cheer accepting online registration

 Attention all Ansonia cheerleaders! 

Get ready to bring the spirit because cheer season will be here before you know it! 
Don't miss out on the excitement - register now before teams fill up!  Hurry, spots are filling up fast!

Looking to get more involved? We have amazing opportunities for volunteer coaches and other ways to help out. Check out the link below for registration, volunteer opportunities, and info on our spring clinics.

Let's make this season the best one yet!

Registration:
https://ansoniayouthcheer.sportngin.com/.../form/523454981

Volunteer/Coaching:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScc49bNXMPk4i.../viewform

Spring Clinics:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../4090D48ACA82CA6FE3...

This is shared from Ansonia Youth Cheer Facebook page.

Ansonia Memorial Day Parade organizers seeking participants

"Reaching out to any schools, marching bands, clubs, etc. Join Ansonia for their Annual Memorial Day Parade to Honor those who served this country and paid the ultimate sacrifice."

This is shared from the Ansonia Cultural Commission Facebook page.

Ansonia church to host Pre-Super Bowl Appetizer Kickoff Competition

UPDATE: Event has been canceled.

ANSONIA - FUMC Social at First United Methodist Church will host an appetizer contest at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at the church, 47 Franklin St.

Does your game day appetizer have what it takes to go all the way?
Also, you'll have an opportunity to paint your favorite team's logo to cheer them on (doesn't have to be the teams in the Super Bowl).

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Memorial Day Parade organizers seek participants

 

Seymour Pop Warner teams win congratulations

Shared from the Office of the First Selectwoman of Seymour Facebook page:

"Congratulations to Seymour Pop Warner U7! 

"The team advances to the Northern cChampionship next weekend.

"Congratulations, U13, on winning the Northern Championship."

Participants sought for Ansonia Memorial Day Parade

 

Walk/Run to benefit Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby raises $65K

More than 300 participants raised $65,000 at the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - More than 300 participants Sept. 25 raised an event record $65,000 at the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care 

“The success of the Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk-Run demonstrates just how close our community is, and how committed we all are to caring for each other,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. 

“The funds raised will provide support to our patients, from helping with expenses like groceries, utility and transportation bills, to providing salon services to give patients comfort and confidence.”

The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 315 participants and 24 teams. 

The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia of Derby, who raised more than $3,800. 

Team Aversa raised $13,200 and won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team.

Barbara Scarpa of Derby was the winner of the new Make It Happen Spirit Award, which recognizes an individual who exhibits tireless effort and support.

The Walk/Run was sponsored by LaBonne’s Markets, Jefferson Radiology, D’Addario Auto Group, All About You!, Ion Bank Foundation, R.D. Scinto, Smilow Cancer Center, A&S Nathan Heating and Cooling, Forest Construction, Yale Therapeutic Radiology, and WEBE 108 FM. 

In-kind sponsors included BJ’s, Coca-Cola, Market 32, Rockland Bakery, ShopRite, Stani Dairy, Stop & Shop, and Unidine.

Donations are still being accepted at griffinhealth.org/5k or via mail to The Griffin Development Fund, 130 Division St., Derby,  06418.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Shelton libraries to sponsor virtual Trivia Night Wednesday

SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch libraries will sponsor a virtual Trivia Night for adults and teens to play at home. Players will need a computer or device to access Zoom and a second device like a smartphone or tablet to answer questions on Kahoot.

The Zoom/Kahoot event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and registration is required. You can register in person at either library or by visiting our website at www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org.

Individuals or families and friends are encouraged to play as teams. 

You will need a computer or device with Internet access to play. 

The trivia game will include a variety of topics of general information, and the three high scoring teams will receive prizes.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 203-924-1580 or 203-926-0111.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Tradition slates make-up date for tryouts at high school

 

Game to benefit The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital