Late April sunset from the photo archives

 

Backyard view on this date in 2014. 

Create planter, garden stick at all ages class at Derby Public Library

Quirky Bird Crafting (All Ages) - May 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Derby Public Library
No registration required

Come create a planter and plant/garden stick geared for all ages. Children ages 7 and under may need assistance from an adult caregiver. Craft instruction facilitated by Lisa Lupa of Quirky Bird Crafting.

Come see samples of the projects on display in our Children’s Department prior to the event.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Scholarship application deadline next week for Seymour, Oxford seniors

 

Teen Game Time on tap in May at Derby Public Library

DERBY -  Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. May 8 and 22 for Teen Game Time.

Sony PlayStation Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, and tabletop games are available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.

Klarides-Ditria shares information on compost bin, rain barrel sale

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) announced it is offering backyard composters, rain barrels, and related accessories at wholesale prices to residents of the Naugatuck Valley Region. Residents can pre-order at the NVCOG online store (connecticut.compostersale.com/nvcog2/) through Thursday, May 2, 2024. This is a pick-up event only.  Items will be available for pick-up May 4 between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St., Seymour.  Backyard composters are a great way for residents to turn food and yard waste into valuable compost that can be used to amend soil for vegetables, flowers, and lawns. Rain barrels can provide a reliable source of chemical free water for outdoor uses such as watering lawns and gardens by collecting rainwater. The NVCOG strives to help communities reduce the volume and cost of municipal solid waste disposal by diverting organics from the waste stream and help conserve drinking water by providing an alternative water source for outdoor needs.  The public is encouraged to visit the NVCOG webpage for more information and resources on backyard composting, including a video of an informational workshop with a Master Composter.

Sincerely,

Wishing my husband a Happy Birthday in Heaven

*I'm sharing this post from last year. Today marks Ralph's third birthday in Heaven.

 ~

Yesterday my computer popped up a reminder that I didn’t need, telling me that today is my late husband’s birthday,

I celebrated his birthday with him for 35 years ~ and this April 26 is the second year I'm wishing him Happy Birthday in Heaven. The years really do fly by.

Ralph posted this not-too-flattering majority card photo taken on his 18th birthday more than once to mark his special day. 

I much prefer this one:

💕

Salvation Army in Ansonia seeks host organizations for Food Fight for Good drive

The Salvation Army is located at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.