School in Derby to host bus trip to Foxwoods Casino

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School is hosting a bingo/casino bus trip to Foxwoods Casino Oct. 14.

The bus will depart the school, 14 Seymour Ave., at 7:30 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m. The trip will provide attendees plenty of time to play bingo or enjoy other games and attractions at the casino. 

There will also be bingo on the bus.

The cost is $30 per person and includes a free slots play coupon and a free food coupon that is good for the casino’s all-you-can-eat buffet. The coupons are only available to individuals 21 years and older.

Proceeds will support the St. Mary-St. Michael Home School Association, which supports the needs of the school.

For reservations or more information, contact Gene at 203-893-9663 or Christian at 203-520-1480. 

Or send your reservation to: St. Mary-St. Michael School, 14 Seymour Ave, Derby, 06418. Please make checks payable to “St. Mary-St. Michael HSA.”

This is a press release from the school.

Church event honors Ansonia Police Department, raises funds for gear

Ansonia Police Chief Kevin Hale Saturday joins Maude Hinson, wife of the Rev. John Hinson, pastor, First Baptist Church in Ansonia at Honoring Ansonia Blue - Back the Blue. The Hinsons organized the event.
The second annual Police Appreciation Day and Block Party raised funds for life-saving police gear.


*Stay tuned for more photos from the event in an upcoming issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

Next Valley Goes Pink event will be Oct. 8 in Shelton

SHELTON - The 8th Annual Valley Goes Pink invites the community to enjoy a night of painting and socializing for a good cause at Paint for Pink Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Vazzy’s Cucina, 706 Bridgeport Ave.

Events are being held in September and October to support the Valley Goes Pink. Please click on this earlier post for a complete list.

Participants can enjoy a night of “drinking creatively” while they eat, drink, and follow along as a local artist teaches how to paint a piece of art. 
Reservations are required by calling Jodi, 203-521-2233.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort throughout the, Valley to create awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and showcase partnering organizations all at the same time!

For more information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at 203-732-7504, Jodi Dawley at 203-521-2233 or dawleypink@yahoo.com, or Sue Petrizzo at 203-400-1068 or petrizzopink@yahoo.com.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Public Library to host book discussion

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for Oct. 25 at 12:30 p.m.  

The selected title is The Guests on South Battery by Karen White.  

This novel set in historic Charlestown, S.C. combines the paranormal with history and romance.
  

Just when Melanie Trenholm is about to return to her real estate job after the birth of her twins, a phone call with no voice on the other end makes her fearful that the ghostly apparitions that have stayed silent for more than a year are about to invade her life again.  

Then, on her first day back, a young woman, Jayne Smith, walks into the office to discuss selling a house that she has just inherited from 

someone she doesn’t know. 
Family mysteries and old secrets soon begin to resurface.  

Dessert and beverages will be provided.  Registration is requested.  

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


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

Seymour C.A.R.E.S. to hold fundraiser Saturday

SEYMOUR - Volunteers from Seymour C.A.R.E.S. will be shaking cans from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Stop & Shop, 15 Franklin St. 

Please stop by and make a donation for cats and dogs in need.
In addition, food donations for the Seymour/ Oxford Pet Food Bank will also be accepted. 



Sharing information from an online community calendar sponsored by The New Haven Foundation and The New Haven Independent.

Sharing another photo taken at Shelton Riverwalk

I also meant to post this photo earlier. It was a beautiful first day of fall morning at the Riverwalk!

Center Stage in Shelton to hold tag sale Saturday