Monday, February 18, 2019
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Olde Ripton Garden Club in Shelton to meet at Plumb Memorial Library
Olde Ripton Garden Club members pose at an event on the Huntington Green./ Photo from the Club's Facebook page.
SHELTON - The Olde Ripton Garden Club will kick off its 2019 gardening season at its first meeting of the calendar year March 4.
Area gardeners and enthusiasts are asked to consider joining the Club and assist with its mission of beautifying streets, highways and grounds around public buildings in Shelton. The Club provides education and knowledge of horticulture and preservation of the environment.
Area residents can join no matter what level of gardening they are at – from beginner to master gardener!
Projects include working on community gardens around town, holiday decorating at public buildings in Shelton, a garden therapy program with seniors, and youth gardening in Shelton schools. Getting involved with activities of the Club is a good way to get to know neighbors and be active in projects related to gardening, house plants, horticulture classes, trips, landscape design, and programs focusing on pollinators, birds, and conservation.
Meetings include speakers, a light lunch, great conversation and friendly activities.
Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting to see if they want to join.
The first meeting will be held at 10 a.m. March 4 at Plumb Memorial Library Community Room, 65 Wooster St.
A nominal visitor fee of $5 is requested to help defray costs of program, lunch, and refreshments. Annual dues are $35 for those who wish to join.
The Olde Ripton Garden Club is a non-profit organization.
The club website with detailed information is http://www.olderiptongardenclub.org.
*Information shared from the Club's Facebook page.
My Sister's Place in Ansonia to close Wednesday for Spring Spruce Up
The thrift shop is at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
*Shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Derby native named development officer of Boys & Girls Club
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| Lenskold |
SHELTON - Diane Potkay Lenskold, a Derby native, has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley as its new Development Officer.
She comes to the Boys & Girls Club with more than seven years’ development
experience and more than five years’ experience marketing for wealth managers.“Diane is a perfect complement to our leadership team,” said Shaye Roscoe, Executive Director. “She understands the importance of developing professional relationships with our supporters built on trust and good communication. Diane’s work will be essential in advancing our Boys & Girls Club mission and strengthening our relationships among donors.”
Lenskold said, “I will work tirelessly to support our donors and to help the Boys & Girls Club continue to flourish so they can continue to help kids and their families throughout the Valley."
Most recently, she served as Business Manager and Director of Development for Today’s American Catholic Publishing Co. in Farmington, where she worked with the Board of Directors to re-energize the company, its mission, and vision while managing fundraising annual appeals and individual solicitations for major gifts.
Lenskold worked with both Yale University and the Culinary Institute of America, where she developed and implemented goals and strategies for individual giving and capital campaigns.
Lenskold holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and took graduate classes at the University of New Haven School of Business. She and her brothers grew up playing sports for Derby High School, and in 2016 Diane was inaugurated into Derby’s first class of the Athletic Hall of Fame.
This is a press release from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Therapy dog is ready to listen to young readers at Derby Public Library
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| Molly is ready to listen to young readers. |
DERBY -The Derby Public Library staff welcomes therapy dog Molly March 2 at 10:30 a.m.
She will be following in her brother Ollie's "paw steps" listening to young readers share a book.
Ollie visits the Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
*Info shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Church in Orange to host 7th annual 'A Taste of Greece' in March
ORANGE - For 38 years, the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Community has opened its door to and delighted the senses of all who attend ODYSSEY: A GREEK FESTIVAL with a feast of Greek cuisine.
Now you don't have to wait for Labor Day weekend to indulge in the wonderful Greek dishes and desserts of fabulous chefs.
Come to the 7th annual A Taste of Greece, a one-day mini-festival between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 2 at the church, 480 Racebrook Road.
*Info shared from a Facebook event page.
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