Derby to Hold City-Wide Clean Up Day

Tour Ansonia Public Schools

FRIENDS OF ANSONIA EDUCATION INVITES YOU TO

TOUR ANSONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  

WHO:        The Friends of Ansonia Education is coordinating tours at Mead School and Ansonia Middle School and inviting the general public, Ansonia’s elected officials, and local in-district candidates of both parties to attend.

WHAT:      In an effort to assist in advocating for the staff, faculty, parents, and students of Ansonia Public Schools, the Friends of Ansonia Education would like to formally invite you to a public tour of Mead School and Ansonia Middle School on Friday, November 2, 2018. The best way to grasp the challenges the schools are facing right now is to witness these conditions firsthand. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with administrators and teachers about the current circumstances and discuss solutions.

WHEN:      Friday, November 2, 2018

WHERE:  Mead School - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, 75 Ford Street, Ansonia, CT
Ansonia Middle School - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 115 Howard Avenue, Ansonia, CT

 

Friends of Ansonia Education
Founded in 2018, the mission of the Friends of Ansonia Education is to deliver educational programs and resources that elevate student, educator, and parent success by bridging the gap between needs in Ansonia Public Schools and resources in our community. Our vision is that each and every student in the Ansonia Public Schools will graduate high school prepared and inspired to be a productive member of society.

TEAM to Kick Off Annual Toy Drive

Last Call to Register for Free Breakfast Event

Our Impact Breakfast is free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP today if you plan to attend: development@bhcare.org - or - (203) 446-9739 x1327

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A Christmas Carol Coming to Strand Theater

Seymour Trunk or Treat Moved to Oct. 28

SEYMOUR - The annual Seymour Trunk or Treat event has been moved to Sunday Oct. 28 due to the rainy weather forecast.

 

Set-up times are between 5 and 6 pm (come earlier if you like)  The event is from 6 pm to 8 pm at Seymour Middle School. See flyer below for event details. 

 

We hope people can still join us for this great fun family event!

 

Please feel free to contact Rich Kearns at 203-888-2561 ext. 1003 if anyone needs additional information.

  

Shred Those Unwanted Documents

Pet Photos with Santa

 

Seymour Announces Holiday Trips

Halloween Concert

Valley Goes Pink to host Exciting Week of Events

DERBY - The 9th Annual Valley Goes Pink invites the community to another exciting week of events filled with concerts, chili and carats.

 

The Valley Goes Pink will host a Rock the Valley Pink concert on Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton, featuring Social Convention. A $20 donation includes admission and a free drink!

 

Bad Sons Beer Company, 251 Roosevelt Dr., Derby, will host a chili contest between first responders from the Valley on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. A $25 donation includes tasting and a vote. Cash bar for craft beer.

 

On Thurs., Oct. 25 from 3-7 p.m., Marks of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, will host its 2^nd Annual Diamond Dig. Take your chances at winning precious gemstones, including a 1-carat diamond. The cost is a $40 donation for each bucket.

 

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley to create awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and showcase partnering organizations.

 

For more information on how you can go Pink, including a calendar of events, visit griffinhealth.org/pink, like us on Facebook or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at development@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7504.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

 

Sen. Logan to Host Annual Senior Fair

Rochelle Receives CWA Endorsement

Kara Rochelle, candidate for State Representative in the 104^th District, to represent Ansonia and Derby is proud to receive the endorsement of the Communication Workers of
America, Local 1298.

 

“Kara’s commitment to the betterment of the working class, and recognizing the value
organized labor provides in that journey is a recipe for success., said David Weidlich Jr., President of CWA Local 1298. "We are confident Kara will deliver for her constituents.  We know we can count on Kara to fight for
the working people, retirees and our children’s future.” 

“I am fiercely dedicated to protecting our working class,” said Rochelle, “I know
that our focus needs to be in creating stable, decent paying jobs with fair
benefits for our residents in the Valley and all over the state."
 

CWA 1298 has over 3,300 members, and has bargained contracts with Frontier Communications, AT&T, AT&T Mobility – Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, Computer Sciences Corporation,  DEX LLC, Unite HERE Alliance, and T-Mobile.

To date, Rochelle has also received endorsements from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, State Representative Linda Gentile,  Connecticut’s Working Families Party and the Connecticut AFL-CIO.
 

(This is a press release from Rochelle's campaign)

Jaumann Receives NFIB Endorsement

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has backed Joe Jaumann the Republican and Independent candidate for State Representative in the 104th district.

“As a small business owner and Aldermen in Ansonia, I have worked hard to recharge our local economy,” said Jaumann. “The decisions made by Governor Dan Malloy and the majority have gotten in our way. But, as we do in Ansonia and in the Valley we don’t back down from a challenge. I am proud of the work Team Cassseti has done and what we have done here locally is exactly the approach we need to bring to Hartford.”

NFIB is the leading small-business association in the nation with thousands of members in Connecticut representing a cross-section of the state’s economy. Since its founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today.

(This is a press release from Jaumann's campaign)

HGTV Star to Appear at Valley Event

Master craftsman Mark DeVito

ANSONIA - Mark DeVito, master craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip, will be at the Armory Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the My Sister’s Place Flea Market Flip fundraiser. The Armory is at 25 N. Cliff St.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature more than 45 “flipped” items, upcycling and crafting demonstrations and refreshments. 
Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

 

My Sister's Place Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or up-cycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. 
Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less and no more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/up-cycling the item(s). 

 

This year we have over 45 awesome and creative pieces for sale. 
Some of the items purchased for the flip include dressers, chairs, tables, yarn, glassware, and a special piece by Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti. 

Here are a few of the entries:

My Sister's Place, a program of BHcare, is a family thrift store at 380 Main St. All proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
(This is a press release from BHcare)