Congratulations go out to Ansonia Youth Cheerleaders

All four teams of the Ansonia Youth Cheerleaders placed first or second Saturday at a regional competition in New Hampshire. They will now move on to the national competition in Florida.


I wish the cheerleaders the best of luck in their next competition!


Note: This information is taken from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Movember marked in Ansonia

Where are these balloons and why do they have mustaches? 

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Clothing bank in Ansonia seeks volunteers

Nonprofit needs assistance
ANSONIA - Jim Fedak, President of Master's Table, an organization that hosts monthly community meals, is seeking individuals who would like to volunteer their time in the nonprofit's clothing bank.

"Our current volunteers for the clothing bank are leaving after our December meal," Fedak said in an e-mail.

"We can use someone to transport the clothes each month, and sort them out by season. I am hoping to find someone, if not we will have to stop with the clothing bank for the time being."

Interested individuals should e-mail Fedak at masterstablect@gmail.com.

Meanwhile, the organization will host a Thanksgiving dinner from 1-3 p.m. Sunday.
Donations are gratefully accepted.

See info below:

Browse the Valley Arts Council's Gallery at 37 in Derby

You'll find one-of-a-kind gifts: paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Stop by!

Ho, ho, ho! Santa plans visit to Legion Pool in Seymour

Derby Neck Library to host Yale football talk, holiday fun in December

Dinner and a Movie
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. will host “Dinner and a Movie” for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4. 

Come enjoy a recent movie on Blu-Ray (high definition) and have a free dinner, in addition to snacks. 

Yale football 
The Library hosts Ansonia author and sports specialist Rich Marazzi at 6 p.m. Dec. 9.

He will discuss his new book, “A Bowlful of Memories, 100 Years of Football at the Yale Bowl.” 
 All aspects of Yale football history are covered. Come enjoy a great talk and purchase this fantastic book.

Light refreshments will be served.

Music and movement
At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 the Library will present “Bedtime Music and Movement” featuring Miss Kathi. Come sing and dance under our indoor stars. Wear your jammies and bring along a favorite stuffed animal if you wish.

Video games
The Library plans a “Teen Video Game Tournament” from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 13.
All teens and tweens are invited to a fun afternoon, with free refreshments and competition for great prizes.
The Nintendo Wii U game this month is New Super Smash Brothers. 
No registration is required, just stop in and bring a friend. 

Potluck lunch
The Library hosts the Women’s Forum Holiday potluck lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dec. 15. All members are invited to relax and enjoy a sociable time. 
This is a discussion group that meets to share ideas on short stories, poetry, history and more.

Tech Talks
On Dec. 15 from 6-7 p.m. and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 17, the Library will present “Tech Talks.”
Staff members offer ideas on what is the latest in technology and how best to use it. You may wish to bring questions as well. 

Holiday Fun Day 
The Library will host an open-house “Holiday Fun Day” from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 17.
There will be games, entertainment, refreshments, and more. Bring your family and friends. There will be activities for all age groups.

Writer's Round
At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 the Library will host “Writer’s Round” a workshop and discussion group open to writers of all genres—poetry, prose, fiction, scripts, song lyrics, etc. Bring your original works to share with others and work on a writing prompt.

Evening Book Club
The Library will present the “Evening Book Club” at 6:30 p.m. Dec.29. 
This month the discussion focuses on “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Copies of this small, inspirational memoir are available at the library. 
Come enjoy a lively and instructive session moderated by staff member Patricia Sweeney. 

For more information on library programs call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library. 

Shop for a great cause: Seymour Pink to host open house

Looking forward to this event! 
I must admit I'm fleece-less and I plan to check out the new line of fleece apparel.