From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby philanthropists

"Turnback Tuesday" features a woman who had a huge impact on the City of Derby, Mrs. Alice (Grout) Wood. Alice and her husband loved Derby and wanted to make a lasting contribution.

In 1901, they announced their gift of a public library to the City of Derby along with a gift of $5,000 for books. The Library - dedicated Dec. 27, 1902 - still has some of these original books in its collection.

[This was first published on Oct. 2, 2018.]

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

Yoga for kids slated at The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club to present Shelton Day Sunday

 

Patronize Dock 34 in Seymour Saturday, support Seymour PInk

From Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming:

"After the 5k on Saturday refuel at Dock 34! 15% of all sales will be donated to Seymour Pink between 11 AM and 4 PM! Thank you Dock Thirty-four Seymour."

Salvation Army in Ansonia to host community garden season wrap up

 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Good morning! Enjoy the day. 

Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby to hold exhibit on fashion history