Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

The waxing gibbous moon at 1 a.m. today. Surprised that my phone captured blue sky around the moon! 

Great Hill UMC in Seymour to host Chili Cook-Off fundraiser

SEYMOUR - Great Hill United Methodist Church will host a Chili Cookoff Dinner Saturday, March 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. (or while supplies last). 

For $12.50, enjoy either a bowl of chili with toppings and cornbread or a hot dog with toppings. Both dinners come with sides of coleslaw, mac & cheese, and bag of chips, as well as a beverage and dessert in the church’s fellowship hall. Diners will have a chance to taste from a selection of specialty chilis and vote on their favorite.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Master's Table offers free meal Sunday at Assumption Church in Ansonia

Free Community Meal

When: Sunday, March 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or until food runs out (rain or shine).

Where: Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia

Must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, masks are optional. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside, please speak to our volunteers outside and they will bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table. You can eat your takeout meal inside but bring your own beverage.

Shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Graduates of Griffin School of Allied Health Careers in Derby win plaudits

Hats off and congratulations to the Griffin School of Allied Health Careers Practical Nursing graduating class of 2025!

Your journey has been one of incredible resilience. Facing the unexpected closure of your previous school, you embraced the challenge, joined the Griffin PN School and excelled in our specialized teach-out program. You've proven that 'obstacles are just detours in the right direction.'

Now, go shine in your nursing careers and conquer the NCLEX-PN! We are incredibly proud of your determination.

Shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

Seymour Recreation Department registering campers for summer fun

 

DEEP to sponsor nature walk at Osbornedale State Park in Derby

 

*Note: The walk is from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Pickett's Pond.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Birmingham Iron Foundry

This week's Turnback Tuesday features a bird's-eye view postcard of the Birmingham Iron Foundry in Derby. 

It started out as a family business by the Colburn brothers in 1838. But it did not become the Birmingham Iron Foundry until 1850 when the Colburns sold it to Sheldon Bassett, though the original name is unlisted. 

It was renamed again in 1927 after merging with the Farrel Corp. The building was eventually torn down in 2000 to make way for the Home Depot.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

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