The Valley Voice

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Historic photo shows Red Cross volunteers in Ansonia during WWI

I saw this photo today and asked permission from Orlando Cheech Rivera to share it.

He runs the always interesting Memories of the Valley Facebook page.

Shelton Library System offers Take and Make family fun for May

May Take and Make: Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library's May Take and Make project is Cinnamon and Sugar Popcorn!
We will provide a mason jar with the ingredients and directions to make your own snack perfect to munch on while watching a movie borrowed from the library! 
This is a FAMILY project, as it does require the use of the stove top. 
All you need to provide at home is 1/2 cup of oil and a pot with a lid.

PLEASE NOTE: One project per family. Children should not do this project without adult supervision, as it requires the use of the stove top. 

Registration begins on 5/1/2021. Projects can be picked up anytime between 5/1/2021 and 5/31/2021 via curbside pickup [at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.] or inside the children's department. 

Register here:
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

From the archives: Closeup of a backyard visitor

Giving the photographer (me) the eye! Photo taken on 9-19-19.

Everyone's favorite bird, it seems.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to present Food Explorers program for kids

Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers, to make Lemon Blueberry Pop-Tarts at 4:30 p.m. May 21.

The session is presented by Seymour Public Library.

You’ll be making the pastry, filling, and glaze from scratch.

You’ll need the following ingredients: flour, butter (1 stick), 1-2 lemons, blueberries, powdered sugar, white sugar, milk, cream cheese and optional vanilla. You will need a rolling pin.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

'Turnback Tuesday' features business at Derby Junction

Turnback Tuesday highlights another business located at 14 Main St., Derby Junction.

This postcard photo was taken sometime after 1906. We know this because St. Michael's Church, in the background, had its groundbreaking in 1906. The building on the right is at 14 Main St.

John J. McEnerney Fire Insurance Co. moved the business to this location in 1896 until 1927, on the second floor or in the back of the building.

A druggist was located on the road level.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Carnegie's Maid' featured in Derby Public Library's virtual book discussion

DERBY - Derby Public Library's featured novel for its virtual Lunchtime Book Discussion at 12:30 p.m. May 26 will be Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict.

With captivating insight and heart, Carnegie's Maid is a book of fascinating 19th century historical fiction.

Discover the story of one brilliant woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie's transformation from ruthless industrialist to the world's first true philanthropist.

Books will be available to reserve via the Library's Vestibule Service https://bit.ly/3ahmGqi or download via hoopla https://www.hoopladigital.com/ or OverDrive https://bit.ly/3x1X0YD.

Call 203-736-1482 for details.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.