Beacon Hose Co. 1 annual carnival on tap this week in Beacon Falls

The 2023 Beacon Hose Carnival is back this summer for Beacon Falls' biggest party! 

- WHAT: Continuation of a tradition that stretches back to 1963, where we bring together old friends and new neighbors for fun, food, music, rides, and camaraderie - and admission is free!
- WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, June 29-July 1, from 6-11 p.m.
- WHERE: Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 (35 North Main St., Beacon Falls).
- WHY: Our volunteer fire department and EMS service's biggest annual fundraiser to help fund our many programs, including fire prevention, scholarships, youth sports, holiday celebrations, community events, perks for our volunteers, and more.

Buy raffle tickets here: https://bit.ly/2023bhcraffle

This is shared from the fire company's Facebook page.

Summer food festival slated at St. Mary's Church grounds in Derby

Silver Steel Pan Band to perform Wednesday at Veterans' Park in Ansonia

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

I had to take a pic of this glimpse of sun Monday afternoon. 

Shelton Libraries post new hours starting Saturday

This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

These sales are HOT!! The prices are scorching, and the savings are sizzling. 

Get ready to ignite your shopping experience and indulge in the hottest bargains of the season! C'mon down!

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights history of YMCA in Valley

Turnback Tuesday visits the YMCA this week. The YMCA is a long-standing organization that started in London in 1844. It was to help young men with a refuge to escape the hazards of the street.

The first YMCA to open in the United States was in Boston on December 29, 1851.

The Derby/Shelton YMCA was located at 88 Elizabeth St., Derby, opening in 1889 as the Birmingham YMCA.

By 1891, it was the Birmingham, Derby & Shelton YMCA. Then it was changed to Derby/Shelton YMCA. It stayed at the Elizabeth Street location until 1916.

This souvenir is one of the many items in the Library collection.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.