Shelton Historical Society to open its doors May 5 as part of 'The Great Give'

Nonprofits in Valley seeking donations

SHELTON - Many area organizations, including the Shelton Historical Society, will be 
participating in The Great Give 2015, a 36-hour online giving event beginning at 8 
a.m. next Tuesday. 

While donors may make a contribution at any time during the 36-hour period which ends at 8 p.m. May 6, those who wish to donate to the Shelton Historical Society in person and
see where funds will be used, are welcome to visit the circa 1822 Brownson House on the
Shelton History Center grounds on May 5, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Volunteers will be available to assist in navigating the secure online donation form; a
credit card must be used to make the donation. Information about volunteer and membership opportunities will be available, along with coffee, tea, and
sweets. 

The Great Give 2015 is organized and supported by the Valley Community Foundation, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and Give Local America.

The Shelton Historical Society owns Shelton History Center, a museum complex
of six historic buildings at 70 Ripton Road,  just north of the Huntington Green, and strives
to provide programs of historical interest to the community, including notable school enrichment programs.

Upcoming events include Connecticut Open House Day June 13, Vintage Vehicles Antique
and Classic Car Show on Father’s Day, and an enrichment program for children, Adventures in History, in August.

For information call 203-925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see announcements on Facebook.

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Derby Historical Society among nonprofits vying for donations

'The Great Give 2015' is next week

Docents strike a pose at the Gen. David Humphreys House in Ansonia.

Did you know you can help the Derby Historical Society win thousands of dollars in matching funds and prizes beginning at 8 a.m. May 5? 
Mark your calendars now to join us online for The Great Give® 2015 - the sixth major community-wide giving event through giveGreater.org® to benefit nonprofits serving the Greater New Haven region. 

Over a 36-hour period, $170,000 will be distributed in matching funds and prizes to the nonprofits on giveGreater.org® that raise the most money, attract the most number of donors and the most number of new donors...and more!   

Click on this link to make your donation (the link will be live at 8 a.m. May 5): www.thegreatgive.org

As a special thank you to our loyal donors, we are opening the David Humphreys House between the hours of 5-8 p.m. May 5. During this time we will have lantern tours of the house and light refreshments available.  

We will be accepting donations for The Great Give® 2015 and will have a computer available to assist them in making their online donation to The Society.

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society,  a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school or other program needs.  

Our staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.  
For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org.  

Ansonia to host National Day of Prayer May 7

The event will be held at 6 p.m. May 7 at Veterans Park next to Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St.

Please click here to read the release posted in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Kellogg Center in Derby to mark World Turtle Day

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection celebrates World Turtle Day May 23 at Kellogg Environmental Center by offering a day of activities and programs on turtles from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Turtles are unique reptiles that are always present in the landscape of Connecticut. Come with the family to learn about turtles and their importance to the environment while spending the day outside with your family.

The day will start with ongoing activities featuring a turtle viewing station at the pond, a reading corner for turtle stories, and an ongoing public art station on turtles.

The Osborne Homestead Museum will be open for tours and will have the unique challenge of “spot the turtle” in the rooms and on the grounds.

A special program, Native Turtles of Connecticut, will take place at 11 a.m. followed by turtle races at noon.
Local turtle ambassadors from area nature centers and Kellogg will race to the finish line to see which center has the fastest turtle.
After the turtle races, an afternoon pool-side turtle feeding demonstration will be held in the Kellogg Center with explanations about our resident turtles and what they eat.
The day has something for everyone and for all ages to enjoy. You are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the day.

There is no participation fee but donations are greatly appreciated.

The Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum are located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. For further information, directions, or to register call the Kellogg Environmental Center, at 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.


This is a press release from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Soupstock art contest for students slated in Shelton

Ansonia Parks & Recreation to sponsor fishing class

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host AARP driver program

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6 in the hospital’s dining room meeting rooms.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. 

While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to all interested persons.
The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. 

The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.

Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. 

As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance agent to learn whether their company provides auto insurance discounts for completing the course.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. 

Call Esther 203-732-1523 to register.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.