Seymour Lions Club slates car show Thursday at Tri-Town Plaza

This is shared from a Seymour Lions Club's Facebook post:

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Lions Club and Smith's Ansonia Shell will host a Summer Cruise Night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Tri-Town Plaza, 814 Derby Ave.

"This show will be lots for fun for the whole family; we take pride in the part we play bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an appliance. 
"We invite all hot rods, street rods, rat rods, classic, custom, trucks, motorcycles, and antiques to join us.
"As local car aficionados showcase their vintage, classic, and custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles and all the work they have done on them, there are opportunities to network and uncover new ideas for local car enthusiasts.
"Trophies will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place car/truck winners also a motorcycle trophy will be award. Our sponsors pick the winners! Music, raffles, socializing makes for a fun night!
"For more information visit our web site www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/seymourct/ or our Facebook page, “The Seymour Lions Club”, follow us on Twitter @seymourlions, email us seymourlions52@att.net or call Lion Corky @ 203-619-1571 or Lion Melissa @ 203-430-9356."

*Car shows will also be held on Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17, and 24. 
 

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) highlights hardware manufacturer

Turnback Tuesday has a card sent to Wilcox & Howe Co. from the Birmingham National Bank. Wilcox & Howe, started in 1870 by D. Wilcox, manufactured all descriptions of carriage hardware and specialty forgings for light buggies.

As demand grew, they added bicycle forgings to their product lines. Wilcox & Howe had several buildings on the canal in Shelton.

By 1896, they were selling all over the US and exporting to South America, Africa, and Australia.

Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Parish to host drive-by food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Derby

 

Derby Public Library slates Virtual Family Bingo Night

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites family members of all ages to a Virtual Family Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. 

Sign up each participant at the library’s Events Calendar, www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Households will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. 

For more information call 203-736-1482. 

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Naugatuck Valley Health District offers disposal pouches for unwanted meds

SEYMOUR - The Naugatuck Valley Health District shared the following post on Monday, International Overdose Awareness Day:

"If you have unused or unwanted medication, please call NVHD at 203-881-3255 x100 to request a free Deterra safe medication disposal pouch be mailed to your house.

"They are easy to use and make it safe to dispose of unwanted pills, liquid and/or medicated patches at home!" 

Derby Police seek info on shooting of male, 17, near athletic complex

DERBY - Derby Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

At approximately 1 a.m., police were called to the area of Chatfield Street near the new Ryan sports complex on a report of several gunshots. Police later located a 17 year-old juvenile who was shot several times and was walking near Griffin Hospital.

The male was transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital and is in stable condition.

Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the Derby Police Department at 203-735-7811. All calls may remain confidential.

Shelton Library System to offer Story Explorers in September via Zoom

Story Explorers via Zoom

Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September

SHELTON - Kids can join Miss Jessica as she reads a story from the Huntington Branch Library's collection.

Attendees must register with an email address to receive a Zoom meeting ID and password.

Register today: http://engagedpatrons.org/events.cfm?siteid=2661

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook event page.