'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School Class of 1957

Turnback Tuesday visits Derby High School Class of 1957, which boasted a graduating number of 78 students.

This is an image of a class reunion in 1974. Barbara Farley “Guluzzy” is standing on the left, second one in.

This image was a donation from the Farley-Guluzzy family. Any assistance about who is in this image would be greatly appreciated.

Some interesting tidbits from 1957: Gasoline was 28 cents a gallon, bread was 19 cents a loaf, a postage stamp was 3 cents, a 1 pound package of hotdogs was 49 cents, minimum wage was $1, and the average median household income was $5,000 a year.

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

Free education event slated at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Oxford

OXFORD - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents Building a Healthy Gut Microbiome Featuring Fermented Foods Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

Join us for a free health education event that explores the basis of the body’s gut microbiome and how the standard American diet impacts functioning and inflammation. 

Former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss small changes that can improve the overall health of the intestinal tract, including the incorporation of fermented foods to balance the digestive system.

Space is limited. Register at https://www.griffinhealth.org/events.../gut-microbiome/....

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

CWV St. Michael's Post 1562 in Derby to hold bingo fundraiser

DERBY - Doors open at 6 p.m. Wednesday at CWV St. Michael's Post 1562 for an evening of fun bingo. 

The post is at 112 Derby Ave.

Themed baskets of all kinds and gift card prizes too! 

Door prizes, trivia and more - all for your ticket price of $20 per person, which includes your bingo packet. Please RSVP Kathy Radin at 203-305-4651. 

All proceeds benefit TargetCTforT2T. We love our veterans and first responders!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia High to hold Back to School Night Wednesday

 

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

DERBY - There's a new reason to visit [St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop] each day! 

Start your week with us and come back for your favorite daily-saley! We are incredibly grateful for your shopping and donating - both helping us constantly restock our pantry shelves!

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

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.