Nonprofit schedules dinner at church in Ansonia

Note: Master's Table founder James Fedak, Jr. said in an e-mail that Stockbridge's Gourmet Cheesecakes & Delectables of Shelton also was a sponsor of December's dinner.

Valley Arts Council exhibit to feature snippets of daily life

Sharing a note from Derby resident Rich DiCarlo, President, Valley Arts Council.

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS - GET READY FOR OUR NEXT ART EXHIBITION:

"SLICE OF LIFE" 
Depict an average or above average, everyday experience, from work to play, sports to leisure. 
Capture a snippet of life that can range from the most intimate to the most public moments. 

Stay tuned for more information about the first art show of 2015.

The arts council will hold its next membership meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Valley Center for the Arts, 119 Caroline St., Derby. All welcome.

Griffin Hospital supports Spooner House in Shelton

Wonderland of Trees raises $6,240

Susan Agamy, Executive Director of Spooner House, left, joined Kim Hall, Senior Applications Coordinator at Griffin Hospital, and hospital staff in drawing tickets for the Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser Dec. 18./ Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser collected more than $6,240 for Spooner House in Shelton to help feed area families in need this winter.

Organized by Griffin Hospital’s Arts and Entertainment Planetree Steering Committee, The Holiday Wonderland of Trees calls on hospital departments to decorate three-foot Christmas trees that are raffled off.

This year’s most popular trees included an upside-down tree by the Engineering Department, a penguin tree by Information Services and a Whoville tree by Communications and Public Affairs.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Wishing all a Happy and Healthy 2015

* This is from a letter written in 1863 by Mark Twain on New Year's resolutions.

It still holds true more than 150 years later.



Source: Letters of Note Facebook page

Chillin' in Derby on New Year's Eve

I found these guys chillin' today at Pickett's Pond at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

Truth be told my camera has been broken for more than a month, and using a substitute point-and-shoot is indeed a challenge! 
C'est la vie. 
My goal for this coming year is to get my camera fixed. 

I wish everyone a Happy New Year's Eve!

Derby Public Library slates story times

    DERBY- Registration is under way for the winter session of story times at the Derby Public Library.  

     This story time session will run from Jan. 14-March 20. The Library offers age-appropriate programs for children from birth to 5 years old. 

     Beginning Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. infants up to 12 months old along with a caregiver are invited to attend Baby and Me which introduces our youngest patrons to the library and books through simple songs and rhymes, movement, board books, and interaction with their caregiver.  
     The class will run for about 20 minutes. Participants are welcome to stay and play for some social time immediately following the program.

       Toddler Time will be held Thursdays at 10 a.m. for 1-and 2-year-olds along with a caregiver.  
      Finger plays, songs, movement, stories and rhymes will be included in this half-hour program. The first class will be Jan. 15. 

     Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join us for stories, songs, instruments, literacy games and a craft on Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning Jan. 16.  

      Preschool Story Time is designed to be an early school-readiness experience, an introduction to peer interaction and improved listening skills.   
      Children will attend this story time on their own while a caregiver remains in the Children’s Room.

    Registration is requested.  

Music and movement program

      Children ages 3-6 are invited to join the fun during a music and movement program at Derby Public Library at 10 a.m. Jan. 8.
     Sandi Schuchmann presents Turn it Up! which will have everyone up and moving during this highly interactive, half hour music program.  There is no fee to attend.

      Registration is requested.  

Family story time

    The Derby Public Library will offer a Saturday family story time at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. 
    Children ages 3-6 are welcome to stop by for Let it Snow to listen to winter-themed stories, sing songs and work on a snowflake craft. There is no fee to attend; all materials are provided.  
    Registration is requested.

    For more information or to register, call the Children’s Room, 203-736-1482, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Sue Sherman, children's librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Derby library offers chess club, games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings on Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, and 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies.
Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a lifelong love for the game. 
Registration is requested.

YA Wednesdays

The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in January as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

To register or for more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.