SHELTON - Friends of the Shelton Libraries 2nd annual bookmark contest winners were selected; congratulations to Daphne, Molly, Janae, Landon, and Jordan!!!
Bookmarks available to the public at both Shelton libraries, located in the Children's Departments.
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Older siblings are welcome!
The Library is at 46 Church St.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Turnback Tuesday looks at an F. P. Ford bottle from Derby.
Frank P. Ford opened a saloon in 1890 at 143 Sugar Street, Birmingham (Derby). In 1894, the street name changed from Sugar Street to Housatonic Ave.
In 1906, Frank added the business of bottler, which lasted until 1912, so this bottle was produced sometime during that time period.
Frank moved his business in 1913 to 78 Elizabeth St., where he continued until 1917. Interestingly, in 1900, there were more saloons (37) than grocers (23) in Derby.
This bottle is a recent donation from Robert Ahearn.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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SEYMOUR - The Griffin Health Valley Soul Holiday Gospel Choir is set to illuminate the joys of the holiday season with a free concert of traditional and contemporary gospel and holiday music Dec. 10 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road.
Under the direction of recording artist and music industry veteran Angela Clemmons, the Valley Soul choir of volunteer singers will be the main attraction for the Griffin Health Annual Holiday Concert.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the free concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow the concert.
This can’t-miss gospel performance will feature choir members from faith-based organizations, health and human service agencies, foundations, and other grassroots organizations, serving as a metaphor for the “choir of caring” that lights up the holiday spirit for the residents of the Valley.
The event is sponsored by the President’s Fund at Griffin Hospital as a thank you to Griffin’s sponsors and the community, and as a celebration of Griffin’s family of employees, medical staff, volunteers, corporators, and trustees for their dedication, compassion and expertise.
The event is free and open to all. No reservations needed. Seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at 203-732-7384 or lnista@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
