Derby native named development officer of Boys & Girls Club

 Lenskold

SHELTON - Diane Potkay Lenskold, a Derby native, has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley as its new Development Officer. 

She comes to the Boys & Girls Club with more than seven years’ development experience and more than five years’ experience marketing for wealth managers.
“Diane is a perfect complement to our leadership team,” said Shaye Roscoe, Executive Director. “She understands the importance of developing professional relationships with our supporters built on trust and good communication. Diane’s work will be essential in advancing our Boys & Girls Club mission and strengthening our relationships among donors.”
Lenskold said, “I will work tirelessly to support our donors and to help the Boys & Girls Club continue to flourish so they can continue to help kids and their families throughout the Valley."
Most recently, she served as Business Manager and Director of Development for Today’s American Catholic Publishing Co. in Farmington, where she worked with the Board of Directors to re-energize the company, its mission, and vision while managing fundraising annual appeals and individual solicitations for major gifts. 
Lenskold worked with both Yale University and the Culinary Institute of America, where she developed and implemented goals and strategies for individual giving and capital campaigns.

Lenskold holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and took graduate classes at the University of New Haven School of Business. She and her brothers grew up playing sports for Derby High School, and in 2016 Diane was inaugurated into Derby’s first class of the Athletic Hall of Fame. 

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

Therapy dog is ready to listen to young readers at Derby Public Library

Molly is ready to listen to young readers.

DERBY -The Derby Public Library staff welcomes therapy dog Molly March 2 at 10:30 a.m.

She will be following in her brother Ollie's "paw steps" listening to young readers share a book. 

Ollie visits the Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

*Info shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Church in Orange to host 7th annual 'A Taste of Greece' in March

ORANGE - For 38 years, the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Community has opened its door to and delighted the senses of all who attend ODYSSEY: A GREEK FESTIVAL with a feast of Greek cuisine.
Now you don't have to wait for Labor Day weekend to indulge in the wonderful Greek dishes and desserts of fabulous chefs.
Come to the 7th annual A Taste of Greece, a one-day mini-festival between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 2 at the church, 480 Racebrook Road.

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Free admission, free parking.

*Info shared from a Facebook event page.

Save the Date: Seymour Lions to host Pizza and Bingo at senior center

Congratulations, best wishes to Ansonia's new chief of police

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti administers the oath to Andrew Cota Friday at City Hall./ APD photo


Sharing from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page:

"Andrew L. Cota 3rd was sworn in as Chief of the Ansonia Police Department today, taking over for Kevin Hale who retired after serving the City of Ansonia for 29 years, 18 as Chief. Chief Cota has been with the Ansonia Police Department for 27 years, working as a patrol officer, sergeant and lieutenant. 

"Chief Cota grew up in Derby, moved to Ansonia in 1993, resides in the city with his wife Denyse, and has two adult sons, Andrew 4th and Daniel. Chief Cota is following in his father, Andrew L. Cota Jr's law enforcement footsteps, Cota Jr. worked for the Derby Police Department for 34 years, 13 as Chief of Police. "Congratulations and best of luck Chief Cota."

Recuperation journey: Celebrating life

On Monday I celebrated my eight-year cancerversary. 

No cake, no presents, just gratitude.

On Feb. 11, 2011 I was enjoying dinner with my family when my physician called and said something like this: 
"We got your mammogram results and they show that you have cancer." 

I don't remember the exact words, or what he said after that. 
I do know that marked the day my breast cancer journey - two surgeries, months of chemo and radiation, lymphedema - began. 
I'm grateful to be here to write about it.

When I was first diagnosed one of my surgeon's nurses reassured me by saying "before you know it, this will all be in your rear-view mirror."
She was right.

I know I speak for all survivors when I say it's wonderful to celebrate another year.

Patronize Hot Tamale, support Seymour Lions Club

SEYMOUR - Dine at Hot Tamale Mexican Grill & Bar between 6-9 p.m. March 28 to support the Seymour Lions Club.
Please present the flyer to your server when you are seated.
A percentage of your guest check will be donated to Seymour CT Lions, Inc. to contribute to this year's scholarship awards.
The restaurant is at 39 New Haven Road.

*Shared from a Seymour Lions Club Facebook event page.