Derby Historical Society to hold Cookie Walk & Holiday Fair

Shared from the Derby Historical Society Facebook page:
Please come and join us for a cup of hot cider at our annual “Cookie Walk & Holiday Fair” from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. 

• Visit our gift shop to find that unique, last-minute gift. We have toys, local history books, framed watercolor prints, and soy votive candles, just to name a few. 
• There will also be handmade items available for purchase from our talented docents. 
• Purchase homemade cookies from our Cookie Walk to save on baking time and trouble. Cookies are $5 per 13 cookies and will be nice and fresh for your holiday guests!!

Parking is available in the lot behind the house or on Thomas Street. 
Free admission; donations are always appreciated!

BHcare slates opening of HOPE Family Justice Center in New Haven

NEW HAVEN - BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will launch a soft opening Tuesday of the HOPE Family Justice Center at the City of New Haven’s Opportunity Center, 316 Dixwell Ave.

HFJC will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

HFJC consists of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who work together, under one roof, to provide coordinated services to victims of family violence.
The center will provide one place where victims can go to talk to an advocate, plan for their safety, interview with a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive medical assistance, receive information on shelter, and get help with transportation.

“Our fundraising campaign has begun and we are excited to make the HFJC a reality,” said Julie Johnson, HFJC Project Coordinator.
“Our goal is to open a permanent site in March of 2019.”
To learn more or get involved, contact Johnson at 203-780-2033 or j_johnson@bhcare.org.

Follow HOPE Family Justice Center at www.facebook.com/NewHavenFJC and www.twitter.com/NHFJC_CT.

If you need immediate domestic violence assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 203-736-9944 and 203-789-8104 or toll-free, 1-888-774-2900.

UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge.
Each year, more than 6,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help, and hope.

Learn more at www.bhcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the morning sky ...

fading fall foliage ...

and a confused plant.

Have a great Saturday!

Echo Hose Ambulance in Shelton to sponsor 'Stop the Bleed' class

SHELTON -Want to learn how to help save a life? Take our free "Stop the Bleed" class at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Echo Hose Training Center, 430 Coram Ave.

This program will focus on the basic life-saving medical interventions, including bleeding control with a tourniquet, bleeding control with gauze packs or topical hemostatic agents, and opening an airway to allow a patient to breathe. 

To register please visit www.echohose.com.


*Information shared from the Echo Hose Ambulance Facebook page.

Derby mayor to tend bar, raise funds for Boys & Girls Club of LNV

Teen Maker Space program slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space, Build a Better World from 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

Available resources include 3D design programs, 3D printer, 3D doodle pens, Legos, and more! 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Valley Council to host 25th annual awards breakfast in Shelton

 Last year's breakfast at Brownson Country Club in Shelton.

SHELTON -The Valley Council for Health & Human Services will hold its 25th Annual Breakfast Meeting and Awards Presentation at 8 a.m. Dec. 4 at Brownson Country Club. 

Jack Walsh, former VUW President and Marilyn Cormack, former President Birmingham Group Health Services/BHcare will be keynote speakers.

Established in 1993, the Valley Council for Health & Human Services has initiated and supported numerous initiatives to improve life in the Valley through successful collaboration among their member agencies and community partners.  
The joint contributions of their member agencies have enabled the Council to spearhead key regional initiatives.  
Their many accomplishments include: The Early Childhood Task Force, Valley Early Childhood Regional Council, Leadership Greater Valley, Senior Services Council, Healthy Valley, Valley CARES Quality of Life Report, Food Security Task Force, Youth Recognition Committee, Membership & Communications Committee. 

The Council is a partnership network of over 40 non-profit organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.  

Each year the Council presents awards to people and agencies whose significant contribution has improved the quality of life for Valley residents. 

This year’s honorees are Robert D. Scinto. He was selected to receive the prestigious Richard O. Belden Community Service Award, in honor of the late state Rep. Richard O. Belden. This award is for an individual or organization outside the non-profit sector whose efforts have made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.  

John Yeager was selected to receive the Lewis Savitsky Staff Excellence Award. 
This award is presented to an individual for extraordinary service as an employee in the non-profit community who has made a positive impact on the quality of life of residents in the lower Naugatuck Valley. The award is named in honor of Lewis Savitsky, a long-time employee of Valley United Way.  

The Food Security Task Force was selected to receive the Program of the Year Award.
This award is presented to a non-profit agency, or a program within a non-profit agency, whose staff and volunteers exemplify excellence in the community, and, whose services have made a significant and lasting contribution to the health and well being of the residents of the lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The meeting and awards presentation is sponsored by Valley Community Foundation.   

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 
For more information on how to register please call Linda Milardo at Valley United Way, 203-926-9478 or visit Valley Council for Health & Human Services at www.valleycouncil.org. 


This is a press release from the Valley Council.