Frightful fun ahead at Osborne Homestead, Kellogg Center in Derby

DERBY - Have a frightfully fun start to your Halloween weekend at the Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28.

Osborne Homestead Museum 

Enjoy a special tour at the museum highlighting some of the gruesome tales of the artworks, such as the legend of the warrior Queen Tomyris. 

Find gooey treasures, herbs from the witch’s garden, ghoulish gourds, and more on the museum scavenger hunt. 

The museum tour and scavenger hunt are safe (non-scary) and appropriate for children under the age of 12.  

Kellogg Environmental Center

At 10 a.m. visit the Kellogg Environmental Center and find out “Hoo’s for Dinner?” with an owl pellet activity and at 1:30 p.m. hear stories about bones in the “Bag of Bones” activity.  

All ages are welcome.  
The activities at the center are family-oriented and educational.  

Kellogg Environmental Center is open 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. 
The Osborne Homestead Museum is open for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays from noon-4 p.m. through Oct. 29.  

Both facilities are operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. They are located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.  

For additional information call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov .

This is a press release from Connecticut DEEP.

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Our son Cameron is making some progress in his recuperation journey. 

Cameron at Griffin 5K

He told me Wednesday he did a loop around his hospital room using a walker. 
Slowly but surely, I guess one could say.

We don't know when he will be discharged, but certainly hope it will be soon.

Thank you to everyone who has sent their thoughts and prayers for his healing in the past three days. We appreciate it.

Ansonia Rotary recognizes first responders at dinner

From left: state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, Past Fire Chief Scott Trembley, ARMS EMT Travis Nelson, police officer Mark Clifford, Mayor David S. Cassetti./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA - More than 50 friends, family, and members of Ansonia’s Fire, Police and ARMS departments joined Ansonia Rotary Club members for dinner Tuesday to congratulate three outstanding public servants. 

The event was held at Ansonia High School.

The Fire Department outstanding service award went to Past Chief Scott Trembley, while the Ansonia Police Department award was presented to Officer Mark Clifford.  

The ARMS department selected EMT Travis Nelson for recognition. Each member was congratulated and presented a plaque by Rotary Club President Lori Veillette.  

Mayor David S. Cassetti and state Sen. George S. Logan presented awardees with citations from the city as well as the General Assembly, and commended them for their commitment to the safety of city residents and for the dedication and performance that led to their selection. 

This was the 17th year the Rotary Club has recognized outstanding first responders in Ansonia. 

The event was supported by the Valley Community Foundation, the Liberty Bank Foundation, and donations from the community. 

The event chairman was Cheryl Biros of the Ned Miller Agency/Starkweather-Shepley Insurance Co.

Ansonia Rotary Club meets for lunch weekly at Crave Restaurant in Ansonia. For more information, go to www.ansoniarotary.org.

This is a press release from Ansonia Rotary Club.

Seymour Recreation holding coed open volleyball at community center

Derby Historical Society slates annual appeal, talk on witch hunting in CT

File photo of the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.

DERBY - The Ansonia-based Derby Historical Society will hold its 27th Annual Appeal at 5 p.m. Nov. 20 at La Sala Banquet Hall, 73 High St. 
Tickets are $45. 
Dinner will include stations of appetizers, chicken marsala, potatoes, salad, and pasta. 

Guest speaker will be Dr. Richard Ross, professor emeritus and former college Librarian at Trinity College. He will discuss his book, "Before Salem: Witch Hunting in the CT River Valley 1647-1663."

Ansonia resident Diane Stroman, executive vice president of TEAM, Inc. will receive the prestigious John I. Howe Award. 

Call 203-735-1908 or email info@derbyhistorical for information or tickets before Nov. 15.

This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Car show at Shelton Riverwalk to benefit Relay for Life

Car show is on tap Saturday at the Shelton Riverwalk.

SHELTON - The Tuned Society Club attended the Food Trucks in the Valley Car Show in September for the first time this year. 
Members decided to throw one last party together at the Shelton Riverwalk before the season ends. 
ACI Dynamix of Seymour will also join the fun from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Details:
$10 car show entry
Free general admission
Suggested donation for Relay for Life
100+ custom cars
Food trucks
Beer and wine 
Local vendors

*Sharing information from a Facebook event page.