Derby Historical Society to host luncheon, present awards at Payden Field House

The Dorothy Larson Award   JACK WALSH For his or her many contributions to the community which in the spirit of the award's namesake coincides with the mission of the Derby Historical Society, which is to preserve, protect, and honor our cultural and traditional values.   The David Humphreys Service Award ELAINE BRANDON Awarded to members in recognition of his or her many years of service in contributing time, talent, and resources in helping fulfill the mission of the Derby Historical Society. The Dr. John I. Howe Award   THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Dr. John I. Howe Award is awarded to a businessman or woman, individual, group, firm, corporation, or industry whose presence has consistently benefited one or more communities in the Valley region in the spirit of its namesake. This benefit is either through activism, perseverance, and/or philanthropy to the extent that the Derby Historical Society recognizes that they will be remembered in an historical context by future generations.   $40.00 USD Pay with PayPal Enter your email address to get started. Email or mobile number Forgot email? or English Français Español 中文

Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center study to examine eggs as part of DASH Diet

DERBY – The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center at Griffin Hospital has recently received funding for a study to examine how adding two daily eggs to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan will affect diet quality and heart health.

The DASH eating plan features fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, poultry, and low-fat dairy products. It is recommended by the American Heart Association for people at risk for cardiovascular disease.

The study team plans to enroll 45 adults with high blood cholesterol, including men 18 years or older and post-menopausal women who are not on hormone replacement therapy. Study participants will receive monetary compensation along with nutrition guidance to follow the DASH diet for 28 weeks and a supply of eggs to eat daily during eight of those weeks. 

The study team will examine the effects of adding eggs to the DASH eating plan on their diet quality, blood vessel function, blood lipid and glucose levels, and other measures of cardiovascular health.

This study is funded by the Egg Nutrition Center, the science and nutrition education division of the American Egg Board that sponsors health-related scientific research that is primarily focused on eggs.

For more information, please call Rocky at 203-732-1125.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton Libraries to close April 7 to observe Good Friday

SHELTON - The Huntington Branch and Plumb Memorial Libraries will be closed on Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday.

Huntington's hours for the rest of this week:

12:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday

10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday

Closed for Holiday Friday

10:00am - 3:00pm Saturday

Plumb's hours for the rest of this week:

9:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday

12:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday

Closed for Holiday Friday

9:30am - 3:00pm Saturday

Our databases, downloadable ebooks, streaming movies and other resources are available 24/7 online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/

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Create a seashell collage at Ansonia Library's adult craft night

 

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April meetings of The Silver Sluggers at Derby Public Library canceled

DERBY - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April 6 and April 20 meetings of Sports Talk with Rich Marazzi and The Silver Sluggers at Derby Public Library have been canceled. 

The status of future meetings beyond these dates is still to be determined.

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Kids can learn to bake scones at Huntington Branch Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Children ages 8 to 12 can come to the Huntington Branch Library to bake vanilla scones at 1:30 p.m. April 14.

We will provide the materials and in-person instruction. 

Each child must be registered individually. Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program.

We will be using a stove. We will be using flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, cream, vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar, and cannot accommodate for any allergies. 

Please keep this in mind when registering.

Registration required. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.

The Library is at 41 Church St.

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Scientist to discuss her book, 'The Alchemy of Us' at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Award-winning scientist and science communicator Ainissa Ramirez, Ph.D. will share insights from her book, "The Alchemy of Us" at 6:30 p.m. April 12 at Derby Public Library.

Winner of the CT Book Award and finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize, "The Alchemy of Us" unfolds how simple inventions shaped society and our lives. 

Ramirez will illuminate how everyday objects around us had a hand in changing language, politics, and even our bodies.

Ramirez received her bachelor's degree from Brown University and her Ph.D. from Stanford, both in materials science and engineering. 

She began her career as a scientist at Bell Labs and later taught at Yale as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. She now focuses her energy as a "science evangelist" with a mission of making science understandable to audiences of all ages.

Register @ http://bit.ly/3mbemlh

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

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