First United Methodist Church in Shelton to hold Plarning Workshop

* Plarning is a technique to repurpose plastic bags by crocheting or knitting with them to create mats and other items.

Derby Public Library to host Lunchtime Book Discussion

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will hold its  monthly Lunchtime Book Discussion at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

The featured book is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.

Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is a smart, warm, and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes the only way to survive is to open your heart. 

Lunchtime Book Discussions are held the last Wednesday of the month and are free and open to the public. 

Multiple copies will be available at the circulation desk. Drop-ins are welcome; no registration required. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St. 

For information contact the Reference Desk, 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, Head of Adult Circulation, Derby Public Library.

Recuperation journey: Friendly encounter at the counter

When I got up this morning I discovered we had run out of coffee.
I realize it's not the end of the world, but I felt I needed to run to my local DD and get some coffee. So I did. 
I ordered a small (was trying to be good) and gave the person at the counter my rewards card. He swiped it and gave it back.

When he turned to wait on the next customer he realized I "underpaid" and he told me I owed him 15 cents. 
I started to get my wallet when the friendly young couple behind me took out some change and paid for me. 
I said thank you and the guy said, "No problem. It's only 15 cents."

True, it's only 15 pennies, but the random kindness from strangers took me by surprise. It doesn't usually happen!

I suppose now it's my turn to pay it forward. 

Logan postpones coffee hour at Acropolis Diner in Hamden

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

CT Works Career Coach to visit Ansonia Library

Spike for a Cure 2019 tournament to benefit Seymour Pink

Save the Date

WOODBRIDGE - Spike for a Cure 2019 will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 6 at Connecticut Sports Center, South Bradley Road.

The event is a double-elimination volleyball tournament where teams of 6 to 10 players compete to raise money and awareness for Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.

*Info shared from a Facebook event page.

Celebrate First Saturday in downtown Seymour

SEYMOUR - The new year's First Saturday celebration will be held from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. tomorrow at the Shops at Seymour.
Explore the eclectic shops, grab a bite to eat and share the love for local!

*Information shared from a Facebook event page.