Derby Neck Library slates Tech Talks, maple sugaring program, more

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., hosts Women’s Forum, a discussion group that focuses on short stories and local history, at 12:30 p.m. May 15.  
This month’s topic is two short stories by American author Carson McCullers.  
Copies of the stories are available for free at the library.  Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch.  We serve free coffee and tea.  

Tech Talks

On May 17 at 10:30 a.m. the Library presents Tech Talks, a program that offers free advice on what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life.  
Topics change each month; please call the library to learn what is being covered in the May talk.  

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club, meeting in our Reading Room by the fireplace at 6:30 p.m. May 22.  
Each month we discuss a short book - novellas and sometimes memoirs by award-winning authors.  
This month’s selection is “Reflections in a Golden Eye” by American author Carson McCullers. Copies of the book are available in our library. 

Maple sugaring

The Library hosts author and environmentalist David K. Leff discussing his book on maple sugaring at 6:30 p.m. May 23.
Learn all about this ancient technique and how farmers in the Northeast are using technology to enhance production. Learn how to harvest your own syrup too.  
This is a free event with a noted area speaker who has visited us in the past. 

For information on programs call 203-734-1492. 


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

Logan attends baby fair at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Pam Lorenzo of Nurturing Families Network, Sen. Logan, and new residents of Beacon Falls John and Erin Ozelski./ Contributed photo

DERBY - State Sen. George S. Logan Saturday joined new and expectant parents at the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital’s Annual Baby Fair.  
The free event featured over 30 exhibitors, door prizes, and tours of the Childbirth Center.  

For more information about the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, call 203-732-7252 or Visit www.griffinhealth.org/cbc. 
Logan, who serves as Vice-Chair of the state legislature’s Public Health Committee, represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge.  He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov and 800-842-1421. On the web: www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com.  


This is a press release from Logan's office.

Sinking of Lusitania topic of talk at Seymour Public Library

Donated items sought to support Ansonia Animal Shelter

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge slates activities in May

WOODBRIDGE - Massaro Community Farm, 41 Ford Road, has announced a list of activities during the month of May.

May 6 - 9 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. Beekeeping Workshop: Inspecting the Hive. 
Join us for the third installment of backyard beekeeping led by expert instructors of CT Beekeeper's Association. Only canceled in the event of steady rain. Suggested donation $10/pp. No advance registration necessary.

May 20 - 8 a.m. Spring Migration Bird Walk around the farm with Katie Blake, the Bird Friendly Communities Manager at Audubon CT. Bring binoculars or borrow one of ours. No advance registration necessary. 

May 20 - 9 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. Beekeeping Workshop: Spring Hive Maintenance. Join us for the fourth installment of backyard beekeeping led by expert instructors of CT Beekeeper's Association. Only canceled in the event of steady rain. 
Suggested donation $10/pp. No advance registration necessary.

May 21 - noon-5 p.m. Celebrate Spring! Plant Sale and Maypole festival. Organic vegetable seedlings, flowers, and perennials for sale. Medicinal Herb workshop; Organic lawn care workshop; Maypole dance. Spine checks and chair massages - Thrive Chiropractic. 
Cooking demo. Live music with The Jolly Beggars. Farm Belly Food Truck. Lots to see and do! 

Registration open for Summer Camp at Massaro Farm! Aug. 7-11 and 14-18. Half day farm-based camp program for children ages 6-9 years old. $150/child per week includes snack and crafts. 

More information can be found at www.MassaroFarm.org or by calling the farm office: 203-736-8618. 


This is a press release from Massaro Community Farm.

Spring is in bloom at cemetery in Seymour

Beautiful blossoms brighten a gray day Sunday at Trinity Cemetery on West Street in Seymour.

Spring sunset

This evening's sunset view out of the back window is similar to others, except now there are leaves starting to sprout on the branches. Happy spring!