Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Family Fort Night

Ages: 3 years and older
Date: May 9
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Families with children 3 years old and older are welcome to join Miss Maura as we construct forts using sheets and lightweight blankets provided by participants. 

Once we have built our forts, we will all get underneath and enjoy a few cozy stories. Participants are asked to also please bring flashlights or camping lanterns, as we will be reading with the lights off and under our giant fort!! 

Registration is required for children only. Registration begins April 30 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. 
 

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host Tweens Try Tuesdays

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library staff will host a program for tweens ages 9-12 one Tuesday a month as we try some new foods together and chat about tv, school, and books! 

The next meeting is at 4:30 p.m. May 7.
The library is at 46 Church St. 

Registration is not required.
For more information, call 203-888-3903.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Hospital honors volunteers, awards scholarships at recognition dinner in Derby

Rania Parikh 

Eliana Howard

Shellymar Casillas

Hailey Burton

Samantha Burton

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital at its 2024 Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Sage in Derby.

A total of 126 hospital volunteers logged more than 20,628 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient stories and many more roles that benefited hospital patients, visitors and staff.

“Every day, our volunteers make our community stronger by being actively involved at Griffin Hospital,” said Griffin Hospital Volunteer Program and Guest Relations Supervisor Kathy Browne. “Our volunteers have gone above and beyond in making positive differences in the lives of Griffin Hospital’s patients and their loved ones, and fellow Griffin Health caregivers. But, just as important, they fulfill something in themselves – becoming better persons in making the world around us a better place.”

Student Volunteers Honored

Griffin Hospital Volunteer Services also awarded its annual $1,500 and $1,000 scholarships for high school volunteers going on to college next school year.

For more than 50 years, Griffin Hospital has awarded scholarships to community students pursuing advanced education. In order to qualify for these scholarships, the students must have volunteered over 100 hours at the hospital, been in high academic standing, have been accepted into an accredited college or university, demonstrated initiative and perseverance and possess exemplary moral character.

The winners of this year’s $1,500 scholarships are: 

Shellymar Casillas of Ansonia High School; Eliana Howard of Trumbull High School; and Rania Parikh of St. Joseph's High School. 

Hailey and Samantha Burton, both of Ansonia High School, won $1,000 scholarships.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Crosby Commons in Shelton to host 'Taste of Italy' open house

Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village senior living campus. The property can be accessed via Asbury Ridge Road off Long Hill Avenue. However, the exact location is 580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Derby Public Library to host movie matinees in May, June

 

Salvation Army in Ansonia offers bonus points for Food Fight for Good participants

 

Annual rabies clinic slated Saturday at Shelton Farmers' Market