Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Ansonia Inauguration set for Nov. 30

(This is from City of Ansonia's Facebook page)

 

Osborne Homestead Museum Announces Holiday Events

Osborne Homestead Museum


500 Hawthorne Avenue
Derby, Connecticut
Contact Us and Directions

Museum Holiday Hours 2015

"Holiday at the Farm"

Friday, November 27 - Saturday, December 19 
Thursdays thru Sundays 10 AM - 4 PM

Holiday Twilight Tours
Fridays - December 4, 11 and 18
4 to 6:30 PM (last tour 6:15 PM)

We request groups of more than 8 people to call 203-734-2513
to reserve a tour date and time. 

Donations are gratefully accepted for museum tours.

**CT Holiday Market**  Friday, December 4, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Saturday, December 5, 10 AM - 4 PM
CT Grown farm products available for purchase in time for holiday gift giving.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Teens Invited to Bake Holiday Treats at Derby Library


DERBY- The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen “Baker” Space, a Holiday Treats Decorating program on Tuesday, December 15, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Participants’ creativity will be applied to a variety of baked goods. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203.736.1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org
(This is a press release from Derby Public Library)

Valley Council to hold Annual Meeting Dec. 1


SHELTON- The Valley Council for Health & Human Services will hold its Annual Meeting and Community Awards Presentation on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.  The event will feature keynote presenter Maura Cook. The breakfast meeting and awards presentation, which is sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation, will be held from 7:45-10:15 am at Brownson Country Club in Shelton, CT.  All Valley residents and community partners are welcomed.

We’re very excited to have the opportunity for Maura Cook to present “Making Choices” an interactive exercise to help the Valley community relate to what it is like to be “ALICE” an acronym for Asset, Limited, Income, Constrained Employed which represents a study of Financial Hardship in CT., states Diane Stroman, Valley Council Chairperson. “We’re also delighted to highlight the valuable work that Valley groups and individuals are doing to improve the health and quality of life of residents.”
 
On the occasion of its Annual Meeting, the Valley Council will present three community service awards. 
 
The Agency/Program of the Year Award recognizes a nonprofit agency that has made a significant and lasting contribution to the health and well being of Lower Naugatuck Valley residents.  This year’s award will be presented to Master’s Table Community Meals for providing services that make significant and lasting contributions to the well being of Lower Naugatuck Valley residents. Master’s Table Community Meals mission is to feed all who are hungry and offer hope for a better future.

The Lewis Savitsky Staff Excellence Award, named in honor of a long-time Valley United Way employee and community leader, is presented to individuals for excellence in their roles as employees in the nonprofit community.  This year’s honoree is Nick Gentile, Work force Specialist for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, of The WorkPlace. He is being honored for his commitment to helping homeless, unemployed and under-employed veterans find stable housing.

The Richard O. Belden Community Service Award, named in honor of late State representative Richard O. Belden, is given to an individual or group whose efforts have made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of Valley residents.  The Council will present the 2015 Belden award to Harry Burlakoff, for his tremendous work assisting countless Non-Profits in our region. Harry is a member of the Valley United Way’s Corporate Volunteer Council. 
 
A full invitation and registration information for the Valley Council Annual Meeting and Awards presentation is available online at www.valleycouncil.org or by calling the Valley United Way at (203) 926-9478.  Registrations will also be accepted at the door.  Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:45 am.  The registration fee is free for Valley Council Members, $20 per person for additional staff and $25 per person for non-council members. 
 
For more information about our Award Winners, please visit www.valleycouncil.org.
(This is a press release from the Valley Council)

Valley Community Foundation Awards $170,000 in Scholarships

    Valley Community Foundation Awards $170,000 from Scholarship Funds to Support Educational Pursuits of Local Students   DERBY, CT (Octobe...