School in Derby to hold Christmas Bazaar Saturday

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School’s Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the school, 14 Seymour Ave.

Join us for Breakfast with Santa!

Santa also will be there for photos.

The Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar includes Christmas Tree & Wreath Raffles, Chinese Auction, and new this year there will be 7.5-foot and nine-foot trees for sale.

Many unique craft vendors will be featured!

This school fundraiser is a great way to make memories and get in the holiday spirit.



This is a press release from the school.

Ansonia to host 'dog days' on Thanksgiving weekend

Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks advisory council members

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is looking for individuals to share their healthcare experiences in order to improve its patient-center care model.

Griffin is recruiting members for its 2015-2017 Community Advisory Council, which offers patients and their families the opportunity to provide feedback that will help Griffin enhance its care practices. 

The CAC meets once a month for about two hours at a dinner meeting.

There will be an open house in December to explain details about Council participation.

For more information about the open house or to obtain a CAC membership application, call 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Credit union branch opens at Ansonia High School

Congratulations go out to teachers and administrators at Ansonia High School for launching a partnership with Sikorsky Credit Union and opening a credit union branch inside the school. A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday.

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel. 

Note: Please excuse photo quality, I was having camera problems.

Reminder: TEAM Festival of Trees on tap this weekend

Artist to teach watercolor painting at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to participate in Teen Winter Watercolor Painting, Dec. 11 and 18. 

The session runs from 4-5:30 p.m. 

This two-session workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. 

All materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested.

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

BHcare recognizes fund-raising team at event in Orange

BHcare presented its 2014 Community Partner Award to the New Haven Family Condors at its third Annual Meeting at Racebrook Country Club in Orange./ Contributed photo

Each year, BHcare’s Community Partner Award is given to an individual or organization in recognition of their continued support and dedication to BHcare, its mission, and the community.

The New Haven Family Condors were recognized Oct. 29 for their dedication and fundraising efforts in support of BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS). Five years ago, they formed a bowling team and participated in their first UCDVS Bowl-2-Benefit fundraising event.

All proceeds from the event benefit domestic violence programs and services throughout the Valley, Greater New Haven and the Shoreline.

In their first year, the Condors team raised more than $1,400. Each year since they have increased their fundraising tally.

The team spends the winter months planning, securing sponsors, collecting auction items, selling tickets, and advocating for the domestic violence program.

Just before the Bowl-2-Benefit, they hold a large fundraising event in support of the program and their team. Between their team sponsorships, event ticket sales, raffle ticket sales, and other collections, their team raised an incredible $10,000 this year.

The 27th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit will be held March 14 at AMF Lanes in Milford. For more information, contact Debbie Soulsby, 203-736-2601, ext. 1321.


This is a press release from BHcare, a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities.
Visit www.bhcare.org for more information.