The Rich Bobinski Orchestra to perform Tuesday on Derby Green

The Rich Bobinski Orchestra

DERBY - The city's third End of Summer Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday on the Derby Green. 

The Rich Bobinski Orchestra under the direction of June Ingram will perform.

Rochelle shares info on legislation concerning health care coverage

SB 1004, An Act Concerning Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage for Children, Stepchildren and Other Dependent Children, requires health, vision, and dental plans to cover dependents up to age 26 on their parents’ insurance plans – closing loopholes under the Affordable Care Act to ensure all families get covered. SB 1202, An Act Concerning Provisions Related to Revenue and other Items to Implement the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2023, develops the “Covered Connecticut” plan to provide affordable, quality insurance to over 40,000 residents who do not currently qualify for assistance. HB 6687, An Act Concerning Medical Assistance for Children and Adults Without Health Care Coverage, expands healthcare coverage to all children 8 and under who otherwise are not able to get coverage. SB 1003, An Act Prohibiting Certain Health Carriers and Pharmacy Benefits Managers from Employing Copay Accumulator Programs, ensures that all prescription drug discounts available to consumers will be passed on to consumers to reduce out of pocket costs. HB 5596, An Act Concerning Telehealth, continues expanded telehealth insurance coverage for two years. This is from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby.

Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 54

Thought I'd share a bright bloom on an overcast Saturday.

Shelton Library System announces new hours for both buildings

Shared from today's post on the Shelton Library System Facebook page:

"Beginning September 7, both Shelton libraries will offer new hours. Each library will offer one day with evening hours for those patrons who are unable to come during prime daytime hours.

Plumb Memorial Library evening hours will be:

Tuesdays, from 12:00pm until 7:00pm

Huntington Branch Library evening hours will be:

Thursdays, from 12:00pm until 7:00pm

Curbside service at Plumb will be cut back to:

Saturdays, from 10:00am to 1:00pm

All other hours will remain the same.

As a reminder, we are asking all visitors to please wear a mask while visiting."

Save the dates: Food distribution at Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby

 

Greater Valley Chamber accepting Women in Networking grant applications

The Women in Networking Entrepreneurial Grant program provides financial assistance to women 18 years of age or older whose business is located in the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, or Shelton. 

The money is intended as grant-in-aid for expenses to enhance the applicant's current business or to start a business. 

The grant may be used for expenses such as equipment, marketing, training/certification/recertification courses necessary to reach the applicant's business goals.

Since it's inception in 2004, the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant has supported the dreams of 61 women-owned businesses through grants and scholarships totaling close to $60,000. Due to the members’ outstanding passion for philanthropy and helping others, in 2007 the Grant Committee established the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Fund through the Valley Community Foundation to ensure it will continue for future generations.

The initial grant of $500 allowed a young massage therapist to purchase a credit card machine to allow for safer transactions with her clients. Since that time, the program has supported the purchases of items such as commercial grade mixers, refrigerators, and computer equipment to assistance with marketing campaigns, industry certifications and scholarships to WBDC training sessions with past grants ranging in size from $500 to $2,400.

The WIN (Women In Networking) Council was formed in 2002 as a way to share hurdles unique to women in business by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational, and dynamic. 

Members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and key players in B2B services. WIN is a committee of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Women-owned business in the Valley (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton) can contact the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for a copy of the 2021 application. Application due date is Oct. 1. Distribution of funds will be in early December 2021.

This is shared from a Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook event page. 

Valley Arts Council seeks artists, photographers for Ansonia Harvest Festival