Friday, March 24, 2017
Griffin Hospital in Derby to mark Safe Kids Day
Griffin Hospital and Safe Kids Naugatuck Valley will host a Safe Kids Day celebration April 10./ Submitted photo
DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley invite the community to visit the hospital April 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for National Safe Kids Day.
“Safe Kids Day is a day to celebrate kids and take action to keep kids safe,” said Cathi Kellett, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Coalition Coordinator.
Many people are surprised to learn that injuries from car crashes, fires, drownings, poisonings, and falls are the top health threats to children in the United States, Kellett said. Throughout the world, an estimated 1 million children die of injuries each year, and nearly all of these tragedies are preventable.
Visitors to the Safe Kids Day table will learn about the many free Safe Kids programs offered in their community to help keep children safe.
For more information, contact Kellett, 203-732-1337, or at ckellett@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Egg hunt planned for children at Seymour Public Library
This is a release from Ann Szaley, children's librarian, Seymour Public Library.
The library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.
Newsletter highlights Easter egg painting, fundraiser in Seymour, more
Dear readers,
The latest Valley Voice newsletter is out.
Please click here to read about Ukrainian Easter egg painting, Rich Dziekan throwing his hat into the Derby mayoral ring once again, and more.
Thanks for reading,
Patti
Seymour Public Library slates fun programs for children in April
SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library has scheduled a variety of fun and educational children's programs in April.
4/6 -10:30 a.m. - Science Snoopers ‘Animal Babies.’ Natural science, story and craft for ages 2 and up. Must be able to sit and listen.
4/6 - 4 p.m. - StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2. Book talks, craft, and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.
4/7 - 3:45 p.m. - YA Origami – create Origami art – for ages 10 and up.
4/11 - 10:30 a.m. - Animal Show on the Go! Live animals visit us – for all ages.
4/11 - 2 p.m. - Danny Magic! An amazing comedic magic show – for all ages.
4/12 - 10:30 a.m. - Lionheart Puppets presents ‘The Little Red Hen,’ a classic tale.
4/12 - 4 p.m. - Nutmeggers’ - YA Book Club for Grades 5 - 8. Book talks, craft, and a snack - features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.
4/13 - 10:30 a.m. - Cartooning Clay Workshop! For ages 5 and up - limited space.
4/13 - 4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. - Book talks, craft and a snack - features the Magic Tree House Series.
4/18 - 10:30 a.m.- Lynn Lewis - Music and Movement for ages 0-6. A fun time for everyone!!
4/20 - 4 p.m. - ‘The Club’ book club for grades 8 and up. Teen advisory - Book talk, snacks, and more!
All programs are free! fun! and formative!
Some programs have limited enrollment; registration is required for all programs.
For information call 203-888-3903, visit us on Facebook or at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.
This is a press release from Ann Szaley, children's librarian, Seymour Public Library.
Logan, conservationists celebrate World Water Day
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Logan, vice-chairman of the legislature’s Public Health Committee, discussed the need for lawmakers to safeguard Connecticut’s water resources when setting policy. He noted that protecting and conserving water should be a top priority in Connecticut and worldwide.
Logan represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge.
He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov and 800-842-1421.
Pictured from left: The Nature Conservancy’s CT Director of Government Relations David Sutherland, Logan, Rivers Alliance of CT Executive Director Margaret Miner, and state Sen. Tony Hwang.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
BHcare names Valley native as director of development
BHcare announced today that Joy DeMarchis has joined the organization as Director of Development.
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DeMarchis is responsible for developing a comprehensive strategic plan for fundraising and development initiatives and to increase BHcare’s visibility in the community.
She will also oversee the organization’s events including our Bowl-2-Benefit, Shoreline Benefit featuring Cupcake Wars, Pedal for PCRC and the Great Give.
DeMarchis will split her time in the Ansonia and Branford offices and is responsible for the supervision of the development staff.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to work with the dedicated team at BHcare,” DeMarchis said. “I look forward to helping the organization continue to provide quality behavioral health, addiction and domestic violence services for the Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities.”
DeMarchis recently returned to Connecticut from Tampa, Fla. where she served as the assistant vice president of international and domestic business development.
Her nonprofit experience includes serving on the executive team of Mary Wade Home of Greater New Haven, development director of United Way of Greater Waterbury and director of the Valley United Way Volunteer Action Center.
DeMarchis is the first recipient of the Connecticut Association of Fundraising Professionals Excellence in Leadership award for her work to spearhead a “Best in State” award and philanthropy conference for the organization from 2011-2015. She is a founding member of the Greater New Haven Exchange Club.
DeMarchis is a past Chair of Communications for the Best Buddies of CT walk, former Chair of the Stratford YMCA Youth Campaign, and served on the Women’s Business Council, and an active member of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
She also was a grant reviewer for the Valley Community Foundation and William Casper Graustein Foundation.
Community provider
BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities.
For more information, visit www.BHcare.org.
This is a press release from BHcare.
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