Bike Night to benefit Sunshine Kids Foundation is tonight at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Assumption Church in Ansonia to distribute takeout-only breakfasts Saturday

 

Support Ansonia Animal Shelter, buy tickets to win Halloween-themed afghan

This info is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"The Ansonia Animal Shelter 

was very fortunate to have these beautiful Halloween afghans donated. With a donation of $5 you will get 7 chances, or 15 chances for $10.

"Donations can be mailed to either 2 North Division St. or 2 Elm St. [in Ansonia.] Winners to be announced on Oct. 23, 2020! As always, your support is greatly appreciated."

Recuperation journey: Going nutty

Yesterday I drove past a squirrel on the next street that had been hit by a car. 

My first thought was "I hope it wasn't one of mine." 

I've gotten to "know" the few that are around the yard and have started putting peanuts out for them. I assume they're the same squirrels every day. 

This is from someone who never liked squirrels - I had always thought of them as rats with fluffy tails. And I had no interest in watching them or taking pictures of them. 

Apparently things have changed. I do admire their work ethic. They are always so busy! 

The photo below I took at Pickett's Pond in Derby is one of my favorites. I call it "Sittin' on the dock of the bay."

I hope this post took your mind off of the state of the world - at least for a few minutes. I know it helped me to write it!

Farmers to Family produce distribution slated Tuesday at Nolan Field in Ansonia

Dear Neighbors, On October 6, I and several area legislators will be hosting a Farmers to Family Food box distribution event to benefit the greater Naugatuck Valley at Nolan Field in Ansonia. The event will take place from noon to 6:30 p.m. [Tuesday] or for as long as the supplies last. At least 1,150 food boxes will be handed out. Nolan Field is located at 461 Wakelee Ave., in Ansonia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture F2F food program is being coordinated by the Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington Director Karen Thomas and Ralph DelBuono of Roma’s Restaurant in Oakville. Also helping out is TEAM Inc. of Derby, a local non-profit run by CEO/President David Morgan. The boxes will contain 12 pounds of produce, five pounds of meat and five pounds of dairy, plus a gallon of milk. I will be joined by my greater Naugatuck Valley colleagues and local officials: State Representatives Themis Klarides, Rosa Rebimbas, Jason Perillo, Ben McGorty, and David Labriola. From the State Senate George Logan, Eric Berthel, and Kevin Kelly will take part. Local Officials participating are: Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti, Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, Deputy First Selectman Annmarie Drugonis, Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan,, Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith, Oxford First Selectman George Temple, and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. I hope to see you there! Please share this information with anyone who may be in need. Sincerely,

BOO! Derby Cultural Commission holding contest for scariest yard decorations

 

Boys & Girls Club sponsors Pumpkin Decorating Contest