Rochelle: Connecticut launches Step Up team of volunteers during pandemic

Step Up Connecticut is an effort to enlist everyone in our state who is healthy and able to take part in helping to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Volunteers and flexible paid staff are critical in ensuring residents have access to the things they need.

From becoming substitute teachers to distributing food, volunteering at a COVID-19 test site, or working in a nursing home or hospital, we are counting on residents to step up and lend a hand however they can.

The state doesn't only need medical volunteers and staff - it needs everyone. 

Click here to learn about the available opportunities and join the Step Up team today!


This information is shared from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, who represents the 104th District.

Register now for Celebrate Shelton's community tree lighting

Friends,
 

You are invited to join us on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park in Downtown Shelton for our 5th Annual Community Tree Lighting! 

The rain date is Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This event is in accordance with State of Connecticut guidelines and CDC guidance. Please arrive early to be checked in and seated.
 

REGISTER HERE

Reservations are required. There are no walk-ins allowed.
Masks are required.
Socially distant event: 10-foot circles per family, max of six people, 15 feet apart.

Our very special event includes:

• Ice Sculpture Demonstration w/ Ice Matters
• Fire Dance Performance w/ Sarotonin Performance Arts
• Greetings from Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus
• Cookies (individually wrapped) & hot cocoa
• Holiday Dance Party
• Tree Lighting

Santa is unable to have children sit on his lap this year, but he will be making an appearance just for us and you are welcome to bring your letters for Santa!

Contact us at celebrateshelton@gmail.com for all questions.

We look forward to seeing you on Dec. 4,

Nicole Mikula, Michael Skrtic & Jimmy Tickey

Ansonia High School announces honor roll

ANSONIA - Congratulations to the following Ansonia High School students who recently attained honors: 

 Information shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.  

Derby Public Library offers Take & Make crafts for kids

DERBY - It's all in the bag! 

The Derby Public Library's bi-weekly Busy Bee Bag program continues with an array of activities ranging from literacy-based worksheets to creative art/craft projects geared for kids in preschool to Grade 1. 

Packets are next available for vestibule pickup on Monday (Nov. 30) and are part of our Take & Make series. 

Registration is required at https://bit.ly/2URiyFy

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club announces 2-city holiday light fight

Recuperation journey: Sunset and moon rise

 

 Looking at the sky on Thanksgiving  afternoon 

... and looking to the East a minute later. 

Today's moon is in waxing gibbous phase, 87  percent illumination.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday! 

Rochelle reminds residents of weekly food distribution at church in Derby

 

This is shared from a message from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, who represents the 104th District.