Naugatuck choir slates 2 Christmas concerts

Yuletide spirit evident at community meal in Ansonia

Ansonia resident Xavier Desrosiers, 9, takes a break from helping Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children Sunday during a Master's Table community dinner at Christ Episcopal Church in Ansonia. 

Master's Table President Jim Fedak of Shelton said more than 150 people were served at the event. He and his wife, Janette Feltz-Fedak, run the nonprofit and they present a free community meal every month with the assistance of a group of dedicated volunteers. 

The next dinner will be held from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the church, 56 S. Cliff St. Donations are gratefully accepted.

For information or in case of inclement weather that day call 203-732-7792.

Santa, Mrs. Claus, musicians bring Christmas cheer to store in Ansonia

My Sister's Place hosts festive event 

Santa and Mrs. Claus, a.k.a. Chris and Kathy Kiley of Bethany, dance Saturday at My Sister's Place, a thrift shop that supports The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, part of BHcare. 

This is the sixth year the Kileys have coordinated the Christmas event in honor of Kathy Kiley's sister, Bernadette Ross.

Shannon Kiley and Jesse Newman perform Christmas music.

Face painting was a big hit at the celebration.

Njomza Talo of Bethany paints her brother Niki's face. Their mother, Mimoza, was on hand to photograph children visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus. Prints of the photos will be given to parents later this week.

A face painting customer asks for a snowman to be painted on his hand.

This was a wonderful, family-oriented event that was filled with Yuletide spirit! 

Kudos to the organizers and helpers who made it a success.

Restaurant holds grand opening in downtown Derby

Fairfield resident Mike LeFebvre ties balloons to a post before Saturday's grand opening celebration at Seasonal Sweets & Catering in Derby. His son, Jon LeFebvre, is sous chef at the new restaurant at 101 Elizabeth St. in Plaza on the Green.

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

* Update: Click here for the story.

Reminder: Master's Table to host dinner Sunday in Ansonia

Reminder: Today's the day for celebrating in Seymour

Sharing information from the Poeta Strong page on Facebook:

"Seymour's Angel, Nina Poeta, will be honored throughout downtown Seymour, Connecticut tomorrow [today, Saturday]. The town will be transformed into Bedford Falls with carolers, horse and carriage rides, dinner and a concert. Angel Wings will be available for purchase. A bell will ring in town for Nina for every pair of wings. Please join us for this very special day."

Sunset over Ansonia

Urban sunset 

I took this photo Friday afternoon and posted it on Facebook, and more than 20 friends liked it. 
I thought I'd post it here, just for fun.

I could use it as a mystery photo, but I won't. I took it sitting in my car in the parking lot of Ansonia Shopping Center while I was waiting at a red light to cross Main Street.

There are always great views of the sky over the Naugatuck River from the shopping center's parking lot ~ perfect for picture-taking fun.