Apple recipes are topic of demo at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a cooking demonstration at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14.

The topic will be Savory Apple Recipes.  

While apples more commonly used for desserts, the fruit’s tart sweetness makes for a welcome surprise in savory dishes.

Just in time for apple season, Stacey Ference of Savour Catering will show participants how to make some of these

savory apple recipes.  
There will be samples of all demonstrated foods.

The class is for ages 18 years and older.  

Registration is required.  

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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library hosts teen programs

DERBY - 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 September. 

Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Chess Club

The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in September (excluding holidays) 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 life-long love of the game. 

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 librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Barefoot festival, car show slated Sunday in Oxford

To benefit Connecticut Partnership for Children

Photo from last year's show courtesy of K-Patch Photography 

OXFORD - This Sunday the Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Road, will host the third Annual Barefoot Summer Festival & Car Show, to benefit Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.

The event will run from 11 a.m.-5. p.m. General Admission is $5 for ages 11 and up, ages 10 and under are free. 

Classic car entry is $10 now through Saturday and $15 on event day - it includes all passengers in the vehicle. All classic cars entered in the show are eligible for judging and trophies, as well as the opportunity to enter the burn-out pit.

The Children's Courtyard features CrazyFun Face Painting, life-size checkers, coloring, and more. 

The festival also features live music, a vendor marketplace, food trucks, and a craft beer tasting tent.
Entry into the tasting tent is for ages 21+ and is $16/16 tastings now through Saturday and $20 on event day. Additional tastings can be purchased for $10.

For advance, discounted tickets and more information, visit www.barefootsummerfestival.com or call (203) 881-1804.

This is a press release from Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.

Sharing fundraiser info from City of Ansonia

Fundraisers planned to support 2 Ansonia families

ANSONIA – A ziti dinner fundraiser and a balloon fundraiser will be held later this week to support the families of two six-year old children, who lost their lives in car accidents a week ago. 

Nyah Marcano, a Prendergast student, and Leah Rondon, a Mead student, were about to enter first grade Thursday, the first day of the 2015-16 school year.

The ziti dinner fundraiser will be held at Ansonia High School on Thursday. There will be three waves of dinner times: 4 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

Volunteers from Ansonia Public Schools, the Ansonia Fire Department, the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Rescue Medical Services and other agencies will be assisting. 

Admission to the ziti dinner is $10 for adults; $5 for students; and free to children ages 6 and younger. 

A balloon fundraiser, “Ansonia Goes Blue for Nyah and Leah,” will be held this weekend as well. 

Mayor David S. Cassetti is providing a banner that will span Main Street, promoting this special remembrance. Anyone wishing to purchase a balloon for $5 will be asked to complete a form with their name and address and submit the form with their cash payment by this Friday, Aug. 28 to Mead or Prendergast School. Volunteers from Mead and Prendergast School and their parent-teacher organizations will fill the balloons and deliver them to the purchaser’s address on Saturday, Aug. 29. 

For purchasers who live outside of Ansonia, the balloons will be tied outside Mead and Prendergast School.  

Anyone wishing more information may call the schools: Mead School, 203-736-5090, and Prendergast School, 203-736-5080.

The Valley United Way will be serving as fiduciary for all funds that are raised.

This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.

Beach Bash bridges generation gap in Ansonia

Derby resident Bill Joyce, 72, shows Derby High School freshman Alyssa Meneo how to dance the Lindy Thursday in the cafeteria at Ansonia High School. The intergenerational event, including a cookout and games, was hosted by the human relations clubs of Ansonia and Derby middle and high schools.


Please read my story posted here in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Rock the Valley in Ansonia a great success

Dear Valley readers,

Here's a peek at the conclusion of Saturday's fabulous Rock the Valley event. If you missed it you missed a fun time!

I have a busy day ahead but wanted to get one photo posted this morning. 
Stay tuned for more.