Save the date: Festival in Ansonia to benefit Relay for Life of Naugatuck Valley

 

Oboist to present program for children Saturday at Derby Public Library

Marta Boratgis

DERBY - Derby Public Library presents Creating Musical Readers Series by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, March 11.The program is for ages 4-10.

A different musician / instrument each month plus a story.

This month features Oboist Marta Boratgis and the book "Herman and Rosie."

Register at http://bit.ly/3XPatzn

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

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Ansonia Police respond to complaint of male with 'altered mental status'

 

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police investigated a complaint at about 3 a.m. today of a person with an altered mental status on Prospect Street. 

The male was reported to be acting irrationally, and armed with a handgun. 

The male refused to exit the home when contacted by police. 

With the assistance of a relative, the male was convinced to exit the house where he was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. 

A search warrant at the home located two firearms, police said. 

No arrest has been made at this time and the investigation is still ongoing.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Seymour Public Library offers quilting workshops

SEYMOUR - Learn how to quilt with the stitching coach, Dawn Zillich, at 6 p.m. March 30 at Seymour Public Library.

The Library has a limited amount of the necessary sewing machines for these workshops available for use on a first-come first-served basis. Registration is required and seating is limited.

Workshop dates and topics are as follows:

- Thursday, March 30, 6-8 P.M: Session 1 - Rail Fence
- Tuesday, April 18, 6-8 PM: Session 2 - Patchwork
- Tuesday, May 2, 6-8 PM: Session 3 - Bear Paw
- Tuesday, May 9, 6-8 PM: Session 4 - Churn Dash
- Tuesday, May 16, 6-8 PM: Session 5 - Sawtooth Star

These sessions are free and will be held at the Library, 46 Church St. 

For more information or to register, please call  203-888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org.

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Ansonia Animal Shelter fundraiser features St. Patrick's theme

 

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to show movie, 'She Said'

SEYMOUR - Join us March 15 in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie! The movie starts at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

We'll be showing "She Said" starring Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, and Jennifer Ehle. 

It is rated R and its duration is 2 hours 9 minutes.

Summary: "New York Times" reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey try to piece together the details of one of the most controversial stories in recent history, one that would help launch the #MeToo movement. 

Their objective is to find out the truth about the sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein. They face the obstacle of no female survivors of the incidents seem to want to go on the record to corroborate their story.

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host 'Books and Bricks' kids' program

SHELTON - Join Miss Maura at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Plumb Memorial Library for "Books and Bricks" as we share a read-aloud book followed by time to build something connected to the story out of Duplo bricks and other types of preschool bricks too!

Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration. The program is for ages 3 and up.

**If you or your child is sick on the day of the program, please call to cancel at 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...
or call: 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.