Valley club seeks golfers for tournament in Stratford

There is still room for golfers in the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic, teeing off on Aug. 31, at Oronoque Country Club in Stratford. 

Serra & DelVecchio Insurance Group is once again the Gold Sponsor of the event. 

For detailed information and to register, visit www.BGC-LNV.org. 

The tournament day begins with 11 am registration and lunch, followed by a 12 p.m. shotgun start. 

Entry fee of $200 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf and cart, driving range, buffet lunch, refreshments on the course, social hour with open bar and dinner (after golf), and tournament gift. A raffle, as well as live and silent auctions will also be available.

Entries should include names, handicaps, and contact email or phone number sent to AnnWheeler@BGC-LNV.org.

The Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic, which has run 43 consecutive years since 1972, is dedicated to John “Red” Larsen. Red participated in almost every tournament and was Chairman for more than half. 

It was common to see Red stuffing “tee-favor bags” on Sunday night or putting out sponsor signs in the morning mist. His love for children and his dedication to our Boys & Girls Club were rivaled only by his love for his family and the game of golf. 

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been changing the lives of young people in our area for 60 years. 

Earlier this month our Youth of the Year, Brooke Grand, earned the title of Northeast Region Youth of the Year. 

Brooke will go to Washington, D.C., in September to compete for the title of National Youth of the Year. 

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, visit us at www.BGC-LNV.org.

This is a press release from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Country singer to perform at free concert in Seymour

Larry Ayce

SEYMOUR - Country western crooner Larry Ayce and his band will perform in a free concert from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at First and Bank Streets, in the downtown business district.

The concert is sponsored by the Seymour Culture and Arts Commission.

This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Learn to repurpose items, take in a movie at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse 

Craft Class for ages 18 and over at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library with ideas on What to Do with All Those Old CDs and DVDs.

Come and relax and see your creativity emerge. The class will also include 

information on conservation and animal issues.  

Registration is required.  

Movie matinees

The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series 

throughout the summer for ages 18 and over.  

Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Light snacks will be provided.  This is a great way to cool off and relax on a summer afternoon.

Registration is requested.  

For a list of featured films and for information on any programs, stop by the Library at

313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482. 

  

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Griffin in Derby to offer therapeutic massage workshop

Griffin Hospital to hold Soft Touch workshop Sept. 26./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free, basic level Soft Touch workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Soft Touch is a therapeutic, relaxing, and gentle massage that can be given to an individual's hands, feet, or back. 

Griffin Hospital offers the therapy to patients and their caregivers as a way to reduce their anxiety, pain and stress.

The workshop is led by Licensed Massage Therapist Joanne Halstead, R.N., BSN, and Physical Therapist Nancy Corvigno, MSPT, PRPC. 

This basic-level training includes a demonstration of various Soft Touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice.

This program is open to the public. Space is limited; early registration is required. 

To register, contact Tricia Brister at 203-732-7555 or at tbrister@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Memories of Floods of '55 will be revisited at ceremony in Ansonia

This book of flood photos was published by The Evening Sentinel newspaper in December, 1955.

ANSONIA - The city of Ansonia will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the floods of 1955 with a ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 19) at Vartelas Park, located near the intersection of Maple Street and Olson Drive, adjacent to the Maple Street bridge.

Back to back hurricanes dumped catastrophic amounts of rainfall on the Lower Naugatuck Valley that August, and the Naugatuck River overflowed its banks on Aug. 19, 1955, leaving devastation in its wake.
Another hurricane caused more flooding on Oct. 16, 1955, just as communities were rebuilding from the torrential August rains.

In a release, Mayor David S. Cassetti said the city will "recognize the roles the first responders played in the response to the greatest natural disaster our Valley has seen."

At noon Aug. 20,1955 President Eisenhower declared Connecticut a major disaster area. 

DEEP to host chef's talk at Kellogg Center in Derby

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host “Harvesting Flavors” a program presented by Jim Calkins, Executive Chef/Owner of Seasonal Catering, 101 Elizabeth St.

Kellogg Environmental Center (DEEP photo)

The program will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.  
Calkins is an experienced chef working with local flavors and foods to create seasonal offerings.  

Calkins’ program is a follow-up to a presentation he gave earlier this spring on planning your garden for herbs and flowers that boost flavor and culinary skills.
  
This program will highlight the methods of harvest, preservation and use of common herbs, flowers and plants for teas, herbal enhancement of food, spices and rubs. All participants will enjoy this unique session – previous participation is not required. 

Many of the plants spotlighted are common to your garden or farmers’ markets and participants will learn what flavors a garden can provide for this season and next.  
The herbs and flowers found in gardens have uses that go beyond what is commonly thought.  

Guests will taste dishes that use the common herbs of gardens and learn the steps from harvest to preservation for herbs, flowers and fruits.  
Drying and fresh materials will be provided for participants to have hands-on experience and to take home and try some new flavors.

    

The fee for the two hour workshop is $10 per person to cover costs of food, plant material and beverages which will be provided by Calkins through Seasonal Catering. 
This workshop is designed for adults or older children.  
Space is limited and registration is required to attend and participate.  

For further information, directions or to register call 203-734-2513 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.


This is a press release from DEEP. 

2 rescued from Ansonia house fire

This was the scene of a house fire at 2 Greenfield Drive, Ansonia, this morning. Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti said an elderly woman and her son were rescued from the residence. Their dog also made it out safely.

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.