Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates Homeschool Club program

Sharing from the Shelton Library System Facebook page: 

SHELTON - The Homeschool S.T.E.A.M. Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 17 at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.

This is a monthly program geared toward homeschooled children, both preschool and elementary-aged. 

We will learn about science, technology, engineering, art or math through a book and a captivating experiment or project. 

Registration required: 
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm…

Branford Lions Club donates $1,000 to BHcare's Clothing Bank

Contributed photo

BHcare's Clothing Bank recently received a $1,000 donation from the Branford Lions Club. 

The money was raised during an annual Octoberfest event. The Branford Lions Club has been a loyal supporter of the Clothing Bank for many years.

For more than 35 years, BHcare has been providing hope and help for individuals, families, and children affected by mental illness, domestic violence, and substance abuse. 

The BHcare Clothing Bank is an outreach program of BHcare that provides clothing to those in need. 

Thanks to generous donors, the Clothing Bank supplies clothing, shoes, accessories, baby gear, linens and personal care items for than 3,000 individuals and families each year. 

Clothing Bank clients can visit monthly and select several articles of clothing for each family member for a nominal charge of $20 per year. 

We need the help of the community for both donations and volunteers to assist at the Clothing Bank. 

For more information contact Jim Lamb at jlamb@bhcare.org or 203-641-5638.

The Clothing Bank is located in the Patricia C. Andriole Volunteer Service Center, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford. 

Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Regional community provider

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities. 

For more information, visit www.bhcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.   

Make a beaded bracelet in class at Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - Join Georgette and create an “Easy to make, Easy to wear” bracelet using memory wire and beads at 10 a.m. April 21 at Ansonia Library.  

Leave class with an eclectic bracelet that resembles stacked bangles.  

This is a great project for beginners. Wire, beads, and silver-plated embellishments will be provided.  

Registration is required. The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St. 

This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Ride/Run/Walk June 10 in Oxford to benefit Valley children

OXFORD - Do you love cycling events? Are you a runner? Do you like to walk? 
Do you want to support children and families in your community? 

If you said yes, you should join the Ride/Run/Walk for Children at Quarry Walk! Sponsorships are available for this fun community event that benefits BHcare’s Parent Child Resource Center.

PCRC provides innovative mental health services, prevention, and early intervention programs for more than 1,000 children and families in the Valley and beyond. 

The Ride/Run/Walk for Children at Quarry Walk will be held June 10 at 300 Oxford Road.
The event features 15, 32, or 50-mile bike routes, 5K run and a 2K walk. 
We hope to raise $100,000 this year! Participants are encouraged to form teams and collect donations online. 

Registration fee is $50 per cyclist, $20 for runners, $20 for walkers, $10 for children 10 and under. 
Register today at www.bhcare.org or call Kati Lewantowicz, 203-446-9739.

The Ride/Run/Walk for Children at Quarry Walk is sponsored by Haynes Development and Quarry Walk.

PCRC, a division of BHcare, provides hope and help for children, adolescents, teens, and families struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. 
Visit www.bhcare.org for more information.


This is a press release from BHcare.

Career Coach visiting Ansonia Library today

'Circle of Friends' at Griffin Hospital in Derby enjoys photo shoot

This is a few of our 'Circle of Friends' breast cancer support group members as we posed Thursday at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. 
The photo was taken to thank a wonderful organization, After the Storm, Inc., based in Rockfall, Ct. for its continued support. 


Stay tuned for more information in an upcoming issue of The Valley Voice newsletter. 

Logan to host coffee hour at Valley Diner in Derby

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District.