Seymour Pumpkin Festival slated Sunday at French Memorial Park

SEYMOUR -The annual Seymour Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22 at French Memorial Park, 62 Spruce St.

The event was started in 1965 and has been running strong since. It features live entertainment, food, crafts, vendors, family fun, activities for kids, and more!

This is shared from the Festival Facebook page.

Learn about AI at Plumb Memorial Library presentation in Shelton

What is AI and How Does it Work?

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
Date/Time: Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Krishiv Patel will be back at Plumb Library to explain and answer questions regarding AI – Artificial Intelligence; what it is, how it works and what the dangers/benefits of it are. Questions are welcome!
A computer is not required for this class.

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../what-is-ai-and-how.../
or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby-Shelton Bridge

This week's Turnback Tuesday photo: The Derby-Shelton Covered Bridge circa 1890s as seen from Olivia Street in Derby looking towards Shelton. 

Since then, the bridge has been renovated several times.

This photo was first published on this date in 2015.

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

St. Michael's CWV Post 1562 in Derby to host benefit dinner Tuesday

DERBY - St. Michael's CWV Post 1562 monthly pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will benefit the TargetCTforT2T initiative to raise money for CONNECTICUT veterans and first responders. 

The Post is at 112 Derby Ave.

Dinner is just $10 per person, but reservations are needed to ensure we have enough to go around for all! 

Call the Post at 203-734-9748 to get your ticket. Dinner includes bread, salad, pasta in meat sauce, coffee and dessert. 

Bonus of the evening, great time with friends, those you know and those you will make! Join us! 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Cultural Commission lists crafters, vendors for annual harvest festival

The Ansonia Harvest Festival will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Main Street, Ansonia.

Adding more vendors/participants every day so follow the Ansonia Cultural Commission on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

This is shared from the Ansonia Cultural Commission Facebook page.

 

Orange Country Fair to offer variety of entertainment, food, family fun

The Fairgrounds are located at 525 Orange Center Road. 

Hours and schedule Sept. 21, 22:

Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
$10 Adults
$5 Senior Citizens
Children 14 and Under Free
Active Military Admission $5 w/ID
Free Parking
Pets Not Allowed - Alcohol Not Allowed on Grounds
Entry, Food & Souvenirs Now Accept, in Addition to Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay & Google Pay

Sunday, September 22, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$10 Adults
$5 Senior Citizens
Children 14 and Under Free
Active Military Admission $5 w/ID
Free Parking
Pets Not Allowed - Alcohol Not Allowed on Grounds
Entry, Food & Souvenirs Now Accept, in Addition to Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay & Google Pay

Exhibits removed on Sunday at 6:00 PM


Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:00 AM = Chip’s famous Pancake Breakfast - Main Food Pavilion
8:30 AM = Garden Tractor Pull
10:00 AM = Opening Ceremonies
11:00 AM = Two Person Hand Saw Contest
11:00 AM = Oxen Draw
12:00 PM = Musical Entertainment
1:00 PM = Women's Skillet Toss
1:00 PM = Homing Pigeon Release
2:00 PM = Children’s Entertainment
2:00 PM = Master Gardener Presentation
3:00 PM = Doodlebug Contest
3:00 PM = Homing Pigeon Release
3:30 PM = Musical Entertainment
7:00 PM = Fair Closes

Saturday Special Attractions
Chip’s annual Pancake Breakfast 8 – 11
Homing Pigeon Release 11, 1, 3
Birds of Prey 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30
The Magic of Christopher 2:00
FREE Family Photos 10-1 – Museum Overhang
The Magic of Christopher strolling magic/balloon sculpting
Pig Races


Sunday, September 22, 2024
8:00 AM = Chip’s famous Pancake Breakfast - Main Food Pavilion
9:00 AM = Antique Tractor Pull
10:00 AM = Antique Car Show
11:00 AM = Horse Draw
11:00 AM = Homing Pigeon Release
11:30 AM = Pedal Tractor Pull
1:00 PM = Homing Pigeon Release
2:00 PM = Master Gardener Presentation
2:30 PM = Musical Entertainment
4:00 PM = Musical Entertainment
6:00 PM = Fair Closes

Sunday Special Attractions
Chip’s annual Pancake Breakfast 8 – 11
Homing Pigeon Release 11, 1, 3
Birds of Prey 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30
The Magic of Christopher 12:00
FREE Family Photos 10-1 – Museum Overhang
The Magic of Christopher strolling magic/balloon sculpting
Pig Races



Shared from the Orange Country Fair website and Facebook page.

Time to join team for Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K in Seymour

Team Registration ends Sunday, September 15 at 11:59 p.m.!

The 13th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k will take place Saturday, October 5 in Seymour or virtually anywhere that same weekend! Team registration will close Sunday, September 15 though this year for the first time ever, we are extending registration! You can register to participate in our 5k Walk/Run up until October 2 (or race capacity) You will still be able to walk or run with a team in spirit - just not formally through registration - giving our all volunteer race committee and timing company opportunity to process paperwork for bib assignment and swag distribution before race week. Race Options: 5k - Live in Seymour (3.1 Mile Walk or Run) - October 5 5k - Virtual Anywhere (3.1 Mile Walk or Run) - October 4-6 Kids Race - Live in Seymour (~.5 Mile Run) - October 5 Kids Race - Virtual (.5 Mile Walk or Run) - October 4-6 Our Kids Race is a short fun run for children ages 8 and under.

Learn More & Register Now This is a press release from Seymour Pink.