Derby Neck Library to host story time fun via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Neck Library invites little ones to join Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah from 10:30-10:50 a.m. Monday for some fun finger plays, stories, and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization! 

This Zoom meeting is targeted to ages Birth-5, but everyone is welcome! 

Sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to receive the Zoom link by clicking here: https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17

Derby to distribute COVID-19 testing kits today at high school

Information shared from a Valley Independent Sentinel Facebook post this morning:

ATTN DERBY

ATTENTION:

We just received our COVID-19 testing kits from the state.

Due to the redistribution of the kits assigned by the State of CT, we only received 400 kits for public distribution.

Due to the limited number of kits, we are now asking that only people who are experiencing COVID symptoms or have had close contact with a positive COVID case come to receive a kit today.

We will be distributing the kits from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. today, January 2, 2022 at Derby High School.

We will be limiting the kits to 2 kits per car. Proof of Derby residency is required to receive kits (photo ID or Utility bill).

Any questions please email:

dlenart@derbyct.gov

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Shelton to distribute at-home COVID test kits, masks today at high school

The following message is from the Shelton Office of Emergency Management:

"This morning the City of Shelton only received 2,500 COVID-19 at-home test kits from the State along with N95 masks.

Distribution of the kits and the masks will take place today, Sunday, January 2 at 1 p.m. at Shelton High School. You must be a Shelton resident and identification is required to receive a test and mask.

Entrance to the high school will only be from North Constitution Blvd. The high school Meadow St entrance will be closed to all vehicular traffic.

The purpose of this distribution is to provide test kits to be used this week to reduce the spread of the Omicron virus and to supplement existing testing. The primary focus is for residents who have a known exposure or are symptomatic and are unable to find another test."

Ansonia to distribute at-home COVID tests Monday at Nolan Field

Sharing tonight's post on City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Good evening residents of the great City of Ansonia!

Mayor David S. Cassetti is announcing important update on Ansonia’s distribution of free, at-home COVID rapid tests.

Ansonia has finally received its share of rapid tests, and our rescheduled Distribution event will occur THIS MONDAY AT NOLAN FIELD, FROM NOON UNTIL 3PM. We will also be distributing N95 masks, while supplies last.

Line-up for the event will begin no earlier than 11:30 am. Nolan Field’s parking lot will be closed until 11:30 am, and on-street parking will NOT be allowed prior.

Please understand that our supplies are extremely limited. Therefore, we are asking that only SYMPTOMATIC RESIDENTS participate in this distribution event, to ensure that those in need of tests receive them.

Each household will be provided with 2 test kits. Additionally, we will be distributing free N95 masks – 5 per household— so long as supplies last.

Remember to bring proof of Ansonia residency, such as a driver’s license or photo ID. This event is for residents of Ansonia ONLY.

And again, that’s noon to 3 p.m. this Monday, January 3, at Nolan Field, 333 Wakelee Avenue.

Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.God Bless You and Your Family on this first day of the New Year!

Valley resident launches 'Run Cancer out of CT' campaign for 2022

A Valley resident known to many as Where's Percy today posted his plans on Facebook for a unique fundraiser for the nonprofit Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.

I am re-posting what he wrote with his permission:

"This is going to be a long post but PLEASE read it fully.

I hope everybody had a happy and safe start to their new year.
Now to announce my big plans for 2022.
As we all know the past 2 years have been difficult ones, personally for some, health wise for some and even financially for some.
For 2022 I am going to go on a year long campaign, starting today and going right through to Dec 31st. In honor and memory of my aunt, Cindy Morosko who had passed away 15 years ago this year, the campaign is going to be called RUN CANCER OUT OF CT.
The land area of CT is approximately 4,800 square miles, so I have decided to create a fundraiser to raise $4,800 for the phenomenal non profit group called Seymour Pink, and in doing so I am going to run(walk) 4,800 miles. That averages out to 13 miles per day, the equivalent of a half marathon.
What I am going to need is a lot of encouragement and support to reach these 2 goals.
You can find out some more information in regards to this campaign over at my website, @runcanceroutofct.com. 

There you will be able to track my progress as well as make donations. The website will be updated periodically with donation progress, mile progress, photos of different events and runs. You will also see tentative races that I will be participating in. If you can come out to encourage me at these events that would be awesome.
Please tell your friends and family to check out and follow my website, my Facebook page (@wherespercynow) or my Facebook account to see what is going on.
Thank you in advance and I'm looking forward to this journey with everyone this year. "

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton offers supplies to make spinner toy

January Take and Make: Spinners

SHELTON - For the month of January we will provide the materials to make a string and cardboard spinner toy.

We will provide a paper template, cardboard circles, and string. Written directions will be given.

Please note: you will need glue, scissors, and something to color with to complete this project.

Each child must sign up individually.

Projects can be picked up at the Huntington Branch Library children's desk anytime during the month of January.

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

This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Facebook page.