Friday, June 11, 2021

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


 Sunset pastels. Have a peaceful weekend.

Derby Public Library's virtual lunchtime book discussion to feature thriller


DERBY - Derby Public Library virtual lunchtime book discussion slated at 12:30 p.m. June 30 features The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. 
The Silent Patient is a mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy. 
It is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband - and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.
Books will be available to reserve via the Library's Vestibule Service https://bit.ly/3c3xEAV or download via OverDrive https://bit.ly/3c1jLD0. 
Call us at 203-736-1482 for details.
Registration is required https://bit.ly/2Tm06r3 for this program to receive the Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

'Bored of Education' rock band to perform at Quarry Walk in Oxford

 

Free rock concert today! 

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host 'Animal Architects' presentation

DERBY - Saturday morning programs will start again tomorrow at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.  

Join Center staff under the tent at 10 a.m. Saturday to learn about Animal Architects. 

Families and individuals will enjoy this short presentation which includes examples of wondrous structures built by wildlife as homes or when short periods of protection were needed.  

Various examples of insect homes, bird nests, and mammal creations will be shared from the Center’s collections.  

After the presentation, families are encouraged to stay outdoors on a self-guided excursion searching for other animal architect examples in the fields and woods across the street at Osbornedale State Park. 

Dress for the weather and remember to follow instructions on the bottles of sunscreen and insect repellant.  

Please follow the New Normal Healthy & Safety Guidelines, https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Connecticut-State-Parks-and-Forests , when participating in CT State Park programs.

Pre-registration is required via the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Calendar of Events https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar or by contacting Donna.Kingston@ct.gov for registration assistance.

For more information or directions email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 


This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.


Derby Historical Society to dedicate tree, plant herbs at David Humphreys House


ANSONIA - Come and join the Derby Historical Society Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. as we dedicate a new tree, commemorate the Housatonic Council Boy Scouts' 100th-anniversary, and plant colonial herbs into our new raised garden beds. The event will be held at the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center’s Ali Rubelmann will be here with nature crafts, and the 6th Connecticut Regiment will be here in a small Revolutionary War encampment.

Mistress Gunn will be leading the herb planting  immediately following the tree dedication.

This is a press release from Dan Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.


Thursday, June 10, 2021

Educational program on Birds of Prey slated at Ansonia Animal Shelter


 

Great Hill UMC in Seymour to hold outdoor flea market Saturday

File photo


SEYMOUR - Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road, will hold an outdoor flea market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 12.

More than 20 vendors will offer a variety of merchandise from antiques, jewelry,
custom children’s clothing, to regular tag sale items.  

The event is being held on the same day as Seymour Town-Wide Tag Sale.

Due to the COVID pandemic, food will not be available. 

For a registration form for a vendor space, go to http://www.greathillumc.org/flea-market. 

For additional information call Pat, 203-888-0489, or Debbie, 203-888-5708.


This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.