Derby Public Library to host Virtual Teen Advisory Board meetings in June

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to virtual Teen Advisory Board meetings from 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 2, 16, and 30.

Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 

Zoom access link will be provided via email three days prior to meeting date. 

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

For more information call 203-736-1482.

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

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center to host woodland walk on CT Trails Day

ANSONIA - A nature walk will be held on Connecticut Trails Day June 5 from 9 a.m.-noon (rain or shine).

Join Ansonia Nature Center Director Alison Rubelmann and Ranger Evelyn Kubik for a morning walk. 

"Discover the beauty of the Nature Center’s typical New England woodland. We might get lucky and find a lady slipper or two. This hike will be an educational and entertaining hike to identify nature along the way while we explore Raptor Woods trail and beyond. 

"Dress for hiking: sturdy shoes, water, and small snack recommended. Please register in advance as space will be limited. Free."

Click here to register.

This is shared from the Ansonia Nature Center Facebook page.

Saturday Sale going on now at My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia

Saturday's Sale at My Sister's Place Thrift Store, 380 Main St., Ansonia:

50% off Toys/Sporting goods

$2.25 each:

Men's and Women's long-sleeve shirts

Sweatpants

Sweatshirts

Ladies Blazers

(No High End Items)

Look for these signs when shopping!!

My Sister's Place Thrift Store is a program of BHcare. All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

Klarides-Ditria posts Memorial Day services, parades in 105th District

We pause on Memorial Day to honor those brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to allow us to be free. With respect, we thank them for their service, mourn their loss, and remember their sacrifice always. Local Observances Seymour The Seymour Memorial Day parade is Sunday, May 30 at 11 a.m. and will step off from French Memorial Park. Beacon Falls The American Legion Memorial Day ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 30 at 12:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street. Derby The Derby-Shelton Memorial Day parade is on Monday, May 31 and will begin at 9 a.m., rain or shine.  The parade starts on Howe Avenue at Exit 14 and marchers will proceed through Shelton, over the Derby-Shelton Bridge and into downtown Derby.

Sincerely, State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, represents the 105th District.

Recuperation journey: Rose in the rain

Happy Friday! Have a great holiday weekend.

Fingers crossed the rain will end.

Derby Historical Society, city to go green at Humphreys House event in Ansonia

Derby's Woods 1 Class built planting beds for herb gardening at the David Humphreys House Museum in Ansonia./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Derby Historical Society and the City of Ansonia invite you from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12 to the David Humphreys House Museum for a day of environmental stewardship. 

Join us as we celebrate the past by planting a new generation of trees at the birthplace of David Humphreys, our Nation’s first ambassador. The house is at 37 Elm St.

Come and learn about the role trees play in our environment today, and how they served our colonial predecessors.

There will also be a colonial herb garden planting, thanks to volunteer-built garden beds, House tours, and demonstrations by the 6th Connecticut Regiment. 

Sponsored by Jones Family Farm, Derby Public Schools, Lowe’s, Szabo’s Seafood, Ansonia Nature Center, Boy Scouts of America, and the Valley Community Foundation. 

A special thanks goes to Derby's Woods 1 Class for helping us with the upcoming herb garden and tree planting at the Humphreys House. 

For information call 203-735-1908 or  info@derbyhistorical.org

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

Recuperation journey: Pastel sunset

 

Thursday evening's backyard view. 

Have a great Friday!