Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Good morning! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Wreath-making class slated at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

Registration is now open for this winter craft program geared to teens 13 and older, and for adults. Participants will make a wreath to showcase for the holidays. This is an excellent program for a teen and their caregiver to craft up a wreath together. 

Click the link below to register or scan the QR code on the flyer.

https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=826&Branch=Plumb%20Memorial%20Library&EventID=575382&PK= 

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia v. Naugatuck rivalry marks 125th anniversary on Thanksgiving Day

 

Inauguration of DiMartino, elected officials slated Dec. 6 at Derby High School

 

Food drive Saturday to benefit Seymour Oxford Food Bank

SEYMOUR - The Halloween Dungeon is hosting a Krampus themed food drive at the Seymour Community Center from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 29.

Who's ready to get a photo with Krampus and spread some kindness?

Thanks SO MUCH to the Halloween Dungeon for your support!

The Community Center is at 20 Pine St.

Seymour Public Library to host holiday concert for children 6 and under

 

SEYMOUR - Get ready for a festive, fun-filled holiday concert with Joy Blooms at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Seymour Public Library.

Featuring a lively mix of original songs and holiday classics, this interactive family show will have everyone singing along and celebrating the season. 

Let's keep the bells ringing and our hearts singing as we come together to welcome the New Year! 

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Shared from a Facebook event page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Civil War monument

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This week's 'Turnback Tuesday' features the Civil War Soldiers Monument on the Derby Green.

In 1875, the Kellogg Post of the Grand Army of the Republic began a movement to erect a monument to the men of Derby and Shelton who gave their lives as volunteers during the war. Inscribed on the brass plaque are the names of 83 men, and the poem was composed by Theodore O'Hara, an Irish Kentuckian. The substructure was completed in 1878 and in 1883, the seven-foot tall bronze statue of a Union Soldier standing at rest was added.

The memorial was dedicated on July 4, 1883 amid great fanfare, a parade, and approximately 8,000 people in attendance.

The surrounding cannons were donated later.

[First posted on this date in 2015.]

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