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Troop 3 to hold annual Ed Strang Day in Derby

DERBY - Calling all boys and girls of the Valley! 

Archery, rope bridge and ice cream-making are a few of the free activities to be offered on the Derby Green from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 as part of Housatonic Council Boy Scout Troop 3’s Ed Strang Day.

The event has been held annually since 1994, when the city of Derby welcomed home actor Brian Dennehy to honor Scouting pioneer Edmund D. Strang, Dennehy’s former Cubmaster.  

Additional activities including Pinewood Derby racing, obstacle course and a fireman’s challenge will be offered to introduce youths to the adventures of Scouting. 

There will be a Giant Tag Sale at the Derby Second Congregational Church on Elizabeth Street.

Proceeds to support Troop 3 Scouts participating in a three-week cross country camping adventure in 2014, during the troop’s 100th anniversary year.

Representatives will be on hand to provide information for free membership to Cub Scout Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 will be available to all eligible youths who complete an application with a parent or guardian present. 

Assistance is also available for providing Scout uniforms. Current Scouts from throughout the Valley are also invited to attend in uniform and participate in the free activities.

For information contact Scoutmaster Randy Ritter, 203-732-0343 or visit www.troop3derby.org.

This is a press release from Scoutmaster Randy Ritter.

Derby to hold summer concerts

DERBY - The Cultural Commission's summer concert series will begin Wednesday.
All concerts are at 7 p.m. on the Green, with the exception of the July 3 performance. It will be on lower Elizabeth Street before the Derby-Shelton fireworks display.

The schedule follows:

July 3 - Juicy Grapes - rock
July 9 - Kathy Thompson - funk
July 16 - Frank Porto  - big band
July 23 - Tracy Delucia  - country
July 30 - Dr. YaYa - Mardi Gras
Aug. 6 - I'liguri - Italian
Aug. 13 - Mark Lanzieri - Sinatra
Aug. 20  - Larry Ayce Band - country
Aug. 27 - The Ascensions - rock






This information is taken from the Derby Cultural Commission's Facebook page.

Scenes shared from the Green on Derby Day

The Bantam Band entertains on the Derby Green Saturday.

Food, craft vendors fill the Green at Derby Day.

 Young and young at heart enjoy riding the Roaming Railroad.

I was happy to help at the Valley Arts Council booth.  

Bounce house, balloons add to the fun.

The annual event sponsored by the Derby Cultural Commission was a huge success. Congratulations to all who helped plan the festival!

Snow transforms Derby Green

  The Derby Green looked peaceful earlier this morning. 

Derby lights tree on Green with Santa's help

Santa waves to crowd on the Green as people await the arrival of the "real" Santa Claus.

DERBY - The Cultural Commission sponsored the city's annual tree lighting Friday night on the Green. Kids of all ages were on hand for the festivities.

Christmas songs and carols were performed by St. Mary-St. Michael School chorus as well as the combined chorus from Derby middle and high schools.

St. Mary-St. Michael School students sing Christmas carols.

Music teacher Kim Stoll, left, sings with her middle and high school students.

 

Frosty was there at the gazebo too.

                   

Mayor Anthony Staffieri greets the crowd.   

                      Santa arrived via firetruck; here he waves to all, much to the kids' delight.

Cultural Commission member Gloriann Albini sings 'Jingle Bells' with Santa.

The Green was transformed with the flick of a switch.

Note: These photos were taken off of a video, which explains the less than clear quality.
I hope they convey the festive air the Cultural Commission created on the Green.

Derby to hold Christmas tree lighting Friday

    DERBY - The Cultural Commission will present the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. Friday on the Derby Green.
    There will be carolers and a visit from Santa Claus.
    Hot chocolate will be for sale. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for TEAM’s Toys For Kids drive and get a free hot chocolate.