Beacon Falls Public Library to offers kids' activities at town's 150th celebration Sunday

The town's sesquicentennial celebration kickoff will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Beacon Hose Fire Company No. 1, 35 N. Main St., Beacon Falls.

Second Congregational Church in Derby gets new steeple

A new steeple was installed Saturday atop the Second Congregational Church, 136 Elizabeth St., Derby across from the historic Birmingham Green. 

The church was built in 1845 and in 1985 the wrath of Hurricane Gloria toppled the steeple. 

Seymour Public Library to hold painting class for kids via Zoom

SEYMOUR - Learn to paint a vivid tropical mermaid tail image onto a rectangular canvas at 6 p.m. July 14 online with Lindsey from Lindsey’s Craft Studio. 

Seymour Public Library will supply all the materials, and Lindsey will lead the class! Ages 8 and up.

All materials will be available for pickup one week prior to this program at the library.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/.../tJwoceGvqjwuGN3LOkYC0G19Oh1wuDV6noUN

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library hosts virtual children's music and movement program

DERBY - Come get your groove on with Miss Krissy at 11 a.m. every other Monday during a virtual music and movement program hosted by Derby Neck Library! 

This program is targeted for ages Birth-5, but all are welcome! 

There will be singing, dancing, stories, and a whole lot of shaky things!

Be sure to pick up a supply pack with scarves, tambourines, and shaker eggs via curbside pickup at the library. 

When you call to request a pack, you will need to register for the Zoom invite, or register online here: https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17. 

This is shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia holding sale on clothing today

ANSONIA - My Sister's Place Thrift Store, 380 Main St., is selling all clothing items today for $2.50, excluding high end.

All profits support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... on a beautiful Friday evening.

Derby Historical Society hiring Docents for David Humphreys House in Ansonia

The Docent position is a seasonal job from October through December; March through June - up to three days per week. Applicants must be available during the scheduled semesters and classes.
** Send Resume to misiewicz@sbcglobal.net or info@derbyhistorical.org **

Applicants should have the ability to work with children, be able to stand for four hours, walk one mile for the historic district tour along Elm Street in Ansonia, be able to lift 20 pounds, and have a love of history. If you are interested in becoming a Docent, please send a cover letter/resume for more information. The salary for the docent position is the current CT minimum wage. This is a seasonal job from October through December; March through May - up to three days per week.
 
Docent Requirements:
• Availability to attend training and work for the full Fall or Spring season
• Commit to a full school year (Fall and Spring Sessions) with the A Day in 1762 Program
• Be available to work a minimum of 4 Programs per month when class is in session

As a member of the Docent Program, Docents may expect:
• Clear explanation of responsibilities
• Opportunity to expand knowledge and understanding of colonial life and workshop skills
• In-depth education on Derby Colonial History from 1642 and on
• Evaluation of performance and pay raises
 
All staff docents are part-time, seasonal, hourly employees at will. As such, docents are not eligible for benefits; including, but not limited to, unemployment benefits. Employment is at the will of the employee and the Derby Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.