Valley Senior Fair Oct. 16

Sen. Logan to Host Annual Senior Fair

Tickets Available for Annual "Men Who Cook" Event

Men to Cook for a Cause

Senior Health & Wellness Fair Oct. 18

"Halloween Hoopla" Happening Oct. 27

DERBY - The 16th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be “treating” families to Halloween fun on Fri., Oct. 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Warsaw Park on Pulaski Highway in Ansonia.

 

Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, Griffin Faculty Physicians, and Avangrid encourage families to put on their Halloween costumes and come to a “Halloween Hoopla,” featuring free healthy treats, games, and information on a variety of health, wellness and safety programs.

 

The event will be held rain or shine.

 

Interactive health, wellness and safety displays at the event will include poison prevention, good hand washing, and how to call 9-1-1. There will also be a bike helmet clinic and a safety house exhibit to teach about safety features in homes. Free, fitted bike helmets will be available for the first 500 children.

 

For more information, call 203-732-1337 or 203-732-7371.

 

About the Valley Parish Nurse Program

The Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurse program was established in 1990 and is now one of the oldest in the country, with nearly 40 participating churches, more than 125 parish nurses, and 350 additional volunteers who support the nurses and who serve on the health cabinets of the individual churches.

 

About Safe Kids

Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Its members include local police, fire, EMS, schools, LNV Boys & Girls Clubs, TEAM Headstart, Derby Elks, and VSAAC. Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley was founded in 2004 and is led by the Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurses. For more information, visit safekids.org.

 

About Griffin Faculty Physicians

Griffin Faculty Physicians Primary Care is a multi-specialty medical group affiliated with Griffin Hospital, offering exceptional, personalized care to residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and the surrounding communities at our conveniently located offices in Derby, Oxford, Southford, Seymour and Shelton.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Halloween Hoopla Happening Oct. 28

DERBY - The 15th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be “treating” families to Halloween fun on Fri., Oct. 28 from 3-8 p.m. at Warsaw Park on Pulaski Highway in Ansonia.

Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program, The Valley Community Foundation, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Griffin Faculty Physicians encourage families to put on their Halloween costumes and come to a “Halloween Hoopla,” featuring free healthy treats, games, and information on a variety of health, wellness and safety programs. The event will be held rain or shine.

“The Halloween Hoopla will be a safe, family-friendly environment where children can do their trick-or-treating and the whole family can learn about important information that will keep them safe and healthy on Halloween and year-round,” said Daun Barrett, RN, Director of Griffin Hospital's Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nursing Program.

Interactive health, wellness and safety displays at the event will include poison prevention, good hand washing, and how to call 9-1-1. There will also be a bike helmet clinic and a safety house exhibit to teach about safety features in homes. Free bike helmets will be available for the first 500 children.

For more information, call 203-732-1337 or 203-732-7584.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

 

Sen. Crisco's Senior Fair Happening Oct. 20

Valley Beer, Wine and Food Fest on Tap

ANSONIA - The Taste, a local beer, wine and food festival will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Warsaw Park, located on Pulaski Highway in Ansonia.

Tickets are $35 each in advance and $45 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Seymour Tradition softball. The price includes all food-beer-wine samples, and also includes a $10 credit voucher that can be used to purchase products that night.

If there’s a wine or beer that you enjoy, simply fill out the order forms that night, bring them to the GlenRo table and make the purchase. GlenRo will even make local deliveries if you can’t pick the items up at one of their two local locations.

There will be 22 tables of wine and beer, featuring more than 50 different wines and more than 40 beers to sample, along with a cigar table, food from eight local restaurants and more.
 

In addition to all of the food-wine-spirits, there is also live music. Casey Gorman will be strumming his six string that night, and playing songs that everyone knows.  The event will also feature raffles, including a chance to win a trip to Cabo.

 

For more information visit: https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/the-taste

 

Halloween Hoopla Oct. 30 at Warsaw Park

The 14th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be “treating” families to Halloween fun this year.

 

Set for Oct. 30 from 3-8 p.m. at Warsaw Park on Pulaski Highway in Ansonia, families are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes to a “Halloween Hoopla,” featuring free healthy treats, games, a show by Freakout Magician Chris Lengyel, along with a variety of health, wellness and safety programs. The event will be held rain or shine.

 

“The Halloween Hoopla will be a safe, family-friendly environment where children can do their trick-or-treating and the whole family can learn about important information that will keep them safe and healthy on Halloween and year-round,” said Daun Barrett, RN, Director of Griffin Hospital's Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nursing Program.

 

Interactive health, wellness and safety displays at the event will include poison prevention, good hand washing, how to call 911, and there will be a bike helmet clinic, the Child Identification Program (CHIP), fire engines and rescue vehicles, a safety house to teach about safety features in homes, and much more. Free bike helmets will be available for the first 500 children.

 

The Halloween Hoopla is sponsored by the Valley Parish Nurses of Griffin Hospital, The Valley Community Foundation, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Griffin Faculty Physicians.

For more information about the fair, call 203.732.1337 or 732-7584.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

'Men Who Cook' ready to don aprons in Ansonia

7th annual event to benefit TEAM 

Contributed photo taken at the fifth annual 'Men Who Cook'

ANSONIA - Join the fun and good times at the 7^th annual “Men Who Cook” as it returns to the Valley April 26.  This is a unique spring evening out with friends and family at the Valley’s most popular event.

Let someone else cook while you enjoy a wide variety of dishes and desserts prepared by over 60 Valley Guys.  

The Men Who Cook are not professional chefs; they are dedicated community neighbors who want to share their cooking talents and camaraderie with you and your friends.

What’s on the menu? Go international with Bad Bandito Chili Verde, pulled pork tacos, bratwurst, empanadas, and unique pasta dishes.

Prefer grill food then wings, chili, and smoked turkey await you. 
If you are a sea foodie, try the seafood gumbo, scampi, shrimp and grits or Rhode Island chowder.  Sample the porketta, the comfort of chicken pot pie, and corned beef reuben dip. Remember to leave room for dessert with freshly baked chocolate chip layer bars, ginger cookies, key lime pie or fried oreos.

Chairpersons for this event are Charles Sullivan, David Grant and Jeff Westine.

And (to date) the chefs who’ll proudly wear the Men Who Cook Aprons:

Kevin Atterbury, Pastor Edward Barnes, Jack Betkoski, David Blackwell, Juan Bonilla, Ryan Boos,  Harry Burlakoff, Bill Calderara, Michael Caleca, Patrick Carey, Chief Mike Chaffee, Patrick Charmel, John Coscia, Jim Cotter, Jack Cowell, state Sen. Joe Crisco, Dexter Davis, Dr. Steve DiBenedetto, Dr. Jay Dworkin, Brian Fonck, Roger Giori, Bruce Goldson, Terri Goldson,  David Grant, Chris Hill, Dave Hill, Chief Joel Hurliman, Craig Jones, David Jones, state Sen. Kevin Kelly, Mike Kieley, Tim Kieley, Richard Knoll, Kevin Lantowsky, Pete Larsen, Dan L’Atrella, Mayor Mark Lauretti, Robert McColl, David McNamera, Sherrod McNeill, Jeff Merrill, John Mihalko, Bill Miller, First Selectman Kurt Miller, James Mills, Michael Mills, Dave Monahan, Nelson Morales, David Morgan, Rick Moore, Bill Nimons, Brian O’Connor, Chris O’Connor, Jack O’Donnell, Tim Oppel, Win Oppel, Fred Ortoli, Joe Pagliaro, Jr., Richard Persico, John Petrillo, Jorge Pezo-Candelario, Rick Ponce DeLeon, Dave Rabinove, John Rollinson,  Joshua Rosado, Chris Sansone, Chris Setaro, Anthony Simonetti, Kevin Spooner, Thomas Steeves, Dr. Ira Stein, Charlie Sullivan, Dominick Thomas, Ben Trabka,  Robert VanEgghen, Hector Velez, Ken Weinstein, John Yeager, John Zaprzalka, and Tom Zaprzalka.

Special MC is Chaz of Chaz and AJ in the morning on 99.1 PLR, Connecticut's number one morning show.  Men Who Cook will run from 6-11 p.m. at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

  

Admission of $55 per person includes food, beer/wine and soft drinks, bid at the Valley’s greatest silent auction and dance away the night’s calories with music.
Marquee Sponsors for Men Who Cook are Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and the Bassett Family Fund.

To sponsor Men Who Cook or donate an auction item, call Trish Wigglesworth, 203-736-5420 ext 221. To purchase tickets, call Wigglesworth or obtain tickets online at www.teaminc.org. 

All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the programs provided by TEAM, Inc. serving the needs of individuals and families living in the Valley.

This is a press release from TEAM, Inc., a private, 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community. 
TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour and Woodbridge.           

Annual children's fair slated in Ansonia

Fair in Ansonia to mark Week of the Young Child

ANSONIA - 

In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, April 6-12, the Eighth 
Annual Play & Learn Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

This free event is being 
underwritten through the generosity of the Valley Directors Network, 
the School Readiness Councils in Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton, 
the Early Childhood Task Force, and the Katharine Matthies Foundation.



“We are extremely excited to organize this popular family event for the community again,” said Sharon Kelley, Co-Chair of the Valley Directors Network.

“In years past, we have attracted crowds of over 1,000 people," Kelley said. "This year we want to make this free event even bigger and better than ever.”


The Play & Learn Fair will feature many fun, hands-on activities for 
children and their parents, including Touch A Truck and many 
exhibitors.
Early childhood providers will set up learning centers: 
including, art, blocks, math, music, science, sensory, and more.

An Infant & Toddler play space will be featured along with free snacks 
and informational handouts.


The theme for the 2014 Week of the Young Child Celebration is, “Early Years are Learning Years.”


This annual celebration is sponsored by the National Association for 
the Education of Young Children, the world’s largest early 
childhood education association.


The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.



For more information, contact Kelley, Co-Chair of the 
Valley Directors Network, 203-736-2554 or 
juldaynursery@sbcglobalnet.



The Valley Directors Network, a collaborative, was founded in 2005 to 
foster support for children, families, and staff in the field of early 
care and education.
The group has been responsible for many regional family events and professional development trainings.
Membership currently includes 50 childcare professionals and family support organizations in the lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding areas.


This is a press release from the Valley Directors Network.

Kennel club to host 'dog day' in Ansonia

For more information contact Sarah Murphy, Sarah@TextileArtistry.org or Sue Carter, werecat@snet.net.

Renaissance Faire to return to Ansonia

    ANSONIA - The Third Annual Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire will be held the weekends of June 22-July 7 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

     Times are Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., with a special Saturday night show 7-9 p.m. with a Saturday admission.

     Admission is $16 for adults ages 15 and over, with discounted rates for children under 15, veterans, Peace Corps members, senior citizens (60+) and disabled.
     Group rates are available for 10 or more at $12 per person, and season passes are available for $52.

     Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.MFRenFaire.com as well as at the gate.

     Inspire your imagination with comedy, action, games, stage shows, music, magic, live combat, food, unique vendors and a thrilling story line, which is the last of a three-part series.

      Also on site will be the Flippyn Bird Tavern where patrons can purchase beer, hard cider and mead.

      For information, visit the website at www.MFRenFaire.com.


This information is from a press release. 

TEAM's 'Men Who Cook' on tap in Ansonia

    Participants pose at last year's 'Men Who Cook' event at Warsaw Park, Ansonia.     
 
ANSONIA - This year marks the sixth annual 'Men Who Cook' and a sellout is expected.  The event  will be held from 6-11 p.m. Saturday at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

Tickets are $55 a person. Purchase tickets by calling Trish Wigglesworth, 203-736-5420 x 221 or at www.teaminc.org. Tickets are not sold at the door.

For the ticket price you will be able to sample more than 50 varieties of food prepared by "Men Who Cook."
It also includes wine/beer or soda, dancing, a unique silent auction and raffle for a great "Valley" night out. 
Purchase 10 or more tickets and enjoy a reserved table.
 
Marquee sponsor is Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan.

Meet the chefs:

Anthony Agosto/Dave Pendagast
Pastor Edward Barnes/Swindell Barnes
Jack Betkoski
Juan Bonilla/Dan Latrella/Mike Caleca
Ryan Boos
Harry Burlakoff
William Calderara/Bill Nimons/Patrick Carey
Mike Chaffee/Joe Laucella
Patrick Charmel
John Coscia
Dave Cribbins
State Sen. Joe Crisco
Dexter Davis
Dr. Jay Dworkin/Dr. Ira Stein and Dr. Steve DiBennedetto
Brian Fonck/Douglas Hensal, Ron Holtz, and Jonathan Rodriguez 
Bruce Goldson/Terri Goldson
Chris Hill/Dave Hill
Franklyn Hull
Shelton Police Chief Joel Hurliman
State Sen. Kevin Kelly
Mike Kieley/Tim Kieley/John Rollinson
Richard Knoll/Ned Miller
Jeff Merrill/Dave Rabinove
Seymour Police Chief Michael Metzler
First Selectman Kurt Miller
James Mills/Michael Mills
Dave Monahan/Pete Larson
David Morgan/Steve Overby
David Morgan/Joshua Rosado and Nelson Morales
Rick Moore/Kevin Spooner
Robert Muoio
Jack O'Donnell/Hector Velez and Joe Pagliaro
Win Oppel/Timothy Oppel
Fred Ortoli
State Rep. Jason Perillo
James Queen/Michael Cotela and Carlo Sarmiento
Chris Sansone/Roger Giori
Chris Setaro
Anthony Simonetti
Thomas Steeves/John Mihalko
Nick Tarasovic Sr./Nick Tarasovic Jr and Adam Sevelowitz
Dominic Thomas
Ben Trabka
Robert VanEgghen/Rick Ponce DeLeon
Blake Williams/Stuart Williams
John Yeager
John Zaprzalka/Tom Zaprzalka


This post is taken from a press release from Diane Stroman, vice president, TEAM, Inc.
 

TEAM slates 6th annual 'Men Who Cook' in Ansonia

This was the crowd enjoying the 2012 'Men Who Cook' event at Warsaw Park, Ansonia. / Contributed photo 

This year's event will be held April 20 at Warsaw Park. Read the details here.

'The Taste' on tap at Warsaw Park

My co-worker Jean Falbo-Sosnovich has a story in the paper today about an event this Saturday in Ansonia that will no doubt be a lot of fun.

The second annual wine, beer and food "tasting" event benefits girls' softball in Seymour.

Sounds like a win-win.

6th annual fundraiser to benefit TEAM

Eat, drink, and dance ~ all for a good cause 

ANSONIA - Men Who Cook will run from 6 to 11 p.m. April 20 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.
Chairpersons are Charles Sullivan, David M. Grant, and Jeff Westine.

Seating is limited. Tickets are $55 a person. The price includes food, wine, beer, soda, and dancing.

Food presentation and silent auction are from 6-8 p.m.; dancing is 8-11 p.m.

Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan is the marquee sponsor.

RSVP to Trish Wigglesworth, TEAM, Inc., 203-736-5420 ext. 221 or  twigglesworth@teaminc.org.

Tickets also may be purchased at www.teaminc.org.

Boy Scouts to host 'Sweetheart Dance'

Annual event benefits Troop 3 

ANSONIA - Troop 3, Derby, Boy Scouts of America, will host its annual "Sweetheart Dance” featuring the band “Flashback” from 8 p.m. until midnight Feb. 9 at Warsaw Park, 125 Pulaski Highway.

Cost is $20 a person (must be over 21). Bar set-ups, ice, and coffee are provided. Bring your own refreshments.
All proceeds will benefit Troop 3.
For tickets call 203-736-9539 or purchase them from a Boy Scout in Troop 3.