State lawmakers slate meeting at Seymour High School

Newsletter highlights literacy volunteers' event in Derby, car show in Shelton

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter is now out. 

Please click here to read about Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven, and the upcoming Father's Day car show at Shelton History Center.

Thanks for reading,

~ Patti and Ralph

$2,800 raised for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

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Members of the Derby High School Girls Softball team presented Griffin Hospital Fund Director Tricia O’Malley with a $2,800 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. 

Front row from left: Derby High Softball players Lacey DiMartino and Anna Chevarella. Back row from left: Derby High School Athletic Director Rachael Caggiano, Derby High Softball Assistant Coach Jenn Moffat, O’Malley, Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, Lori DiMartino, and Derby High Principal Marty Pascale.

DERBY– The Derby and Ansonia High School softball teams recently presented Griffin Hospital Fund Director Tricia O’Malley with a $2,800 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

The teams raised the money at the 7^th Annual Derby-Ansonia Pink Softball Game April 22. 
Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser was held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

The event featured raffles, food, and music by DJ Phyllis Kaplan as the two teams competed. Overall, the annual fundraiser has donated more than $20,000 to the Center.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave., The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 
For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Adam's House in Shelton offers volunteer oportunities

First volunteer meeting is scheduled June 26 from 6-8 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to help support our mission in the area of events and fundraising. Our volunteers would act as ambassadors by sharing our mission in their communities, plan and execute events, and fund raise at different points throughout the year. Attend your first meeting with no commitment and learn about all our volunteer opportunities.    This is a press release from Adam's House, 241 Coram Ave., Shelton, a nonprofit grief education center.

Literacy volunteers celebrate students at Derby Public Library

Donna Violante, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven, hands certificate of achievement to Shelton High School student Ming (last name not given) during an end of year event Wednesday at Derby Public Library./ Photo by Ralph Villers 

* Stay tuned for more photos in The Valley Voice newsletter Monday.

Ansonia resident carries torch in run to benefit Special Olympics

Ansonia resident Michael Adamczyk, left, carries  the torch Friday in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut along East Main Street in Ansonia to Father Salemi Drive. At right is Ansonia Police Officer Mike Barry. 
The run, founded in 1986, is a worldwide event that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics./ Contributed photo

Catch a movie on Wednesdays at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.  


Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 1 p.m.  
Light snacks will be provided. Registration is requested.  

For a list of featured films, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.   

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