Derby Neck Library to host pet parades via Zoom this summer

DERBY - Derby Neck Library is offering residents a chance to bring all of their pets together for a grand show! 

Log in at any point during the hour between 11 a.m. and noon on June 30, July 21, and Aug. 11 to show off your pet, a photo of your pet, or your favorite stuffed animal. 

Everyone will have a chance to talk about their pet and ask questions of others. 

Four legs, two legs, fins, wings, scales, all are welcome! 

You'll get points in READsquared and a badge for attending, but you will also get extra points if you can "tie your tail to tale"- for example: "My dog Fluffernutter is just like Rip Van Winkle because he loves to sleep!"

Registration is required for this event so you can receive the Zoom link – call 203-734-1492 or sign up for our Youth Services mailing list here https://forms.gle/sAdFyhzhqWTimxPk9 to register!

This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Family outing in Derby

This is a quick cell phone pic I took Sunday from my car at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

The other half of the family was just ahead of this group! I would have needed a wide-angle lens.

Recuperation journey: ID needed

Update: I'm told it's a young mockingbird!

Not sure what kind of bird was seeking shelter from the rain under the patio table Sunday. Looks quite young but I need help identifying.

Derby Public Library to host Teen Summer Club via Zoom

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to this season’s virtual Teen Summer Club, Tails & Tales! 

Interested patrons should sign up at the library’s Calendar of Events, with registration opening June 14 and club programming starting June 23. 

Club members will gather via Zoom with meeting links to be emailed after registration for each event. 

The eight-week summer club will include Maker Space Grab-n-Go activities, as well as Teen Advisory Board meetings, Game Nights, Classic Graphic Novel read-n-shows, Audiobook SYNC chats, and member reviews of books, articles, and websites. 

Active participants will earn credits toward weekly prizes. 

For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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

Drive slated at St. Jude Church to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Derby

 

Derby Police advise of road closures Monday for Memorial Day Parade

DERBY - The Derby-Shelton 2021 Memorial Day Parade will be Monday and commence at 9 a.m.

The parade will start in Shelton, come across the Derby-Shelton bridge, and travel up Elizabeth Street ending at St. Mary’s Church.

Be advised many downtown roads will be shut down and traffic will be significantly delayed. Those traveling Route 34 (east bound) from the Seymour area will be detoured up Cedric Avenue. Signs will be posted to follow detoured routes.

Please be prepared, patient, and plan for an alternate route.

This is a rain or shine event.

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Remember to support those who have served and those currently serving in our military branches.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Police post Memorial Day Parade route in Shelton

SHELTON - The Derby/Shelton Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 31 at 9 a.m.

The parade starts at the intersection of Howe Ave and Wharf St (the Exit 14 off ramp from Rt 8 S), goes right on to Kneen St, right on to Coram Ave, right on to White St, right on to Howe Ave, and a left on to the Derby/Shelton Bridge.

Starting at 7 a.m., there is no parking along the parade route.

The no parking area includes Howe Ave from Kneen St to White St, Coram Ave from Kneen St to White St, and White St.

The parade is rain or shine.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.