Recuperation journey: Bzzzz ...

Daughter Allegra and I enjoyed making bumble bees Friday evening with several other ladies in a needle felting class at Lizzie's Corner, 36 Bank St., Seymour.

This is the third class we've attended led by needle-felter extraordinaire Kayleigh Mihalko. 

We've made a cactus, a sheep, and a bee. Next up is a snowman to celebrate "Christmas in July."

I'm not very crafty but I enjoy the challenge of turning strands of fiber into felt that eventually become recognizable items.  

Summer safety tips for pets shared

My Sister's Place collecting new, gently used Ansonia school uniforms

My Sister's Place is a family thrift shop at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 
It offers new and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares and more at discount prices.
All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

Shelton History Center to offer tours of Brownson House

Historic Brownson House in Shelton. / Contributed photo

SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will be open for guided tours of the Brownson House at Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road, on the second Sunday of each month through November.

The tours will begin July 8 from 1-4 p.m. 

Although the house was built c. 1822, it has been furnished to demonstrate how a middle-

class farm family coped with the rapidly changing society of the early 1900s.    

The interpretation of the Brownson House to the year 1913 recently earned an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations.  

This honor was received at an annual conference June 4 and is given to institutions that demonstrate the highest of professional standards and contribute to a greater understanding of state and local history.

“A great amount of research, time, and community support went into this effort to take the house’s appearance back in time to 1913,” says Marty Coughlin, President of the Shelton Historical Society.  

“The changes that have been made in the house allow us to tell the stories of early 20th century life associated with both the urban and rural areas of Shelton.”

Other buildings on the grounds, which include the 1872 Trap Fall School and the Wilson Barn, built c. 1860, will be open for viewing as well.  

For additional information about Shelton 

History Center, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see the 

Facebook page.  

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Recuperation journey: Summer sunset

I had to stop when driving home Friday evening and take a photo with my phone of this stunning sunset as seen from the Ansonia Hilltop. Happy summer!

Ansonia woman, 77, reported missing/ FOUND

Update from Ansonia Police Department sent at 9:17 p.m.:  
Missing person Brinda Lebron has been located safe and well in Stratford. 
Thank you for your assistance.

Brinda Lebron

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is investigating a missing person case involving Brinda Lebron, a 77-year-old black female with Alzheimer's, who left her home on Farrell Drive sometime today [Friday]. 

Lebron is 5 foot 3 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds and she has black hair and brown eyes. 
It is unknown what clothing she was wearing. Prior to moving to Ansonia Lebron lived in Stratford and has in the past left Ansonia and gone to Stratford. 
If anyone sees Lebron please contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or your local police department.


This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Boys & Girls Club in Shelton to hold Pre-K open house

SHELTON - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will hold an open house for the Pre-K program from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10 at 1 Positive Place.

Parents are welcome to take a tour, meet the teachers, and see the classroom. 
Interactive sessions are available from 8-9 a.m., noon-1 p.m., and 5-6 p.m.
Head teacher Nikki Stockmal will be on hand to answer questions and provide information for interested parents.
Pre-K program participants have countless opportunities to learn each day, with the chance to develop fine and gross motor skills, participate in dramatic play and arts, be constructively engaged with other children and adult staff, and develop math, literacy, and critical-thinking skills, including numbers and letters. 

The program is open to all 3-5 year olds who aren't enrolled in school; children must be fully potty trained. 
Two nutritious snacks will be provided; parents must provide lunch.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been changing the lives of young people for more than 60 years. With programs ranging from homework assistance to nutrition to sports, we help all young people to reach their full potential, but especially those from disadvantaged circumstances.

For more information about the Pre-K program, contact Nikki Stockmal at NikkiStockmal@BGC-LNV.org or 203-924-9329.


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