Paint the Town and Your House Pink

 

Pinkest House/Yard/Business Decorating Contest

Sharing from Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming:

"We love seeing all of the pink ribbons and encouraging messages and decor along our normal race route. Since we cannot be together, that doesn’t mean we cannot SEE MORE PINK. In fact, we can see even more!  

"We are challenging participants to decorate their house and/or yards pink for race weekend and the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness month [in October].  

"Businesses and storefronts can participate too! Since we are virtual, everyone can participate – even if you’re not on our traditional race route and even if you’re not in Connecticut. Help everyone SEE MORE PINK this October.

"Submit photos to us at poundingthepavementforpink@gmail.com with subject line Home Contest.

"All entries must be submitted by 4 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 3. We will be sharing all entries on social media and will compile into a slideshow at the end of the event."

"Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place houses are as follows:

$200 Visa Gift Card for 1st Place
$100 Via Gift Card for 2nd Place
$50 Visa Gift Card for 3rd Place

Time to start brainstorming!"

Contest to Celebrate Seymour High School's Class of 2020

Who Makes the Best Pizza in Ansonia?

Join Valley United Way for Martinis, Music and More

Pizza Eating Contest to Benefit Project Purple

Gingerbread Baking Contest Underway

Plenty of Events on Tap at Bad Sons Brewery

 

Sept. 15th - Small State Great Beer 2018 Sept. 22nd - Rock4RV CJD Benefit Concert Oct. 2nd - FUEL’s 10th Anniversary Party Sept. 29th - Harbor Brew Fest Oct. 5th - Valley’s Oktoberfest Oct. 7th - Dew Drop Wing Eating Contest

Flea Market Flip Contest Underway

Mark DeVito

 

ANSONIA -  If you have an eye for style and a knack for reinvention, we invite you to put your talents to the test and sign up for My Sister’s Place (MSP) Flea Market Flip!

 

MSP's Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or upcycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

 

Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less by September 30. Registration forms are available at the store and must be completed at the time of purchase. No more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/upcycling the item(s).

 

Receipts must be shown when submitting the repurposed item.

 

Items will be displayed and sold on October 14 at the Ansonia Armory located at 25 N. Cliff Street in Ansonia.

 

The day will feature special guest Mark DeVito, Master Craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip along with DIY demos including furniture destressing, furniture white washing, knitting and crocheting. Attendees will also have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite flip. The flip with the most votes wins!

 

For more information, visit bhcare.org or stop by the store located at 380 Main Street in Ansonia.

 

MSP, a program of BHcare, offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture and house wares at discount prices. All proceeds from MSP support BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS).  Each year UCDVS helps more than 6,000 adults and children who are experiencing domestic violence; all services are provided free of charge.

 

To learn more about the flip, visit our store at 380 Main Street, Ansonia, or find us online at www.bhcare.org, and www.facebook.com/MySistersPlace.

 

(This is a press release from BHcare)

Calling All Home Bakers!

Derby Student Runner-up in State Roadway Safety Contest



Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman with Sofia

Sofia's Poster

Derby Police Chief Jerry Narowski, Mrs. Rudus, Sofia
and Mayor Richard Dziekan

DERBY - This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 9-13 2018).

This year Sofia Rudus, a 4th grade Bradley School student received second place (grades 2-4) in this year’s statewide Roadway Safety Poster Contest. Students in grades K-6 were asked to design a poster to illustrate ways in which they think road users can impact roadway safety.

The winners were recognized by the Lieutenant Governor and the DOT Commissioner along with representatives from local public works depar...tments, the Department of Motor Vehicles, state and local police, and several public safety agencies.

We would like to congratulate Sofia for her award and for proudly representing Derby!

*Information shared from Derby Police Department 

Local Lawmakers Honor Seymour Students

Pictured left to right: State Sen. Eric Berthel, Colin Stewart, Ernie DiStasi Assistant Principal, Adelina Barreira and State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria

 

SEYMOUR- In honor of Women’s History Month, State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria and State Senator Eric Berthel hosted an essay contest for Seymour 6th graders with the theme, “How a Connecticut Woman Made a Contribution to the State and/or Nation and How it Has Influenced Me.”

The winner and runner-up finishers were picked by the teachers at Seymour Middle School and were presented with an official state citation and pin. The winner and runner-up, and who they profiled, are:

First Place – Adelina Barreira – Caroline Maria Hewins

Runner-Up – Colin Stewart – Ella Tambussi Grasso

Seymour Student Wins State Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Samuel Rodrigue, center, with his parents Glen and Melissa

SEYMOUR - Seymour 5th grader Samuel Rodrigue was recently recognized as one of two New Haven County students who won the state's annual fire prevention poster contest.

Samuel and his parents, Melissa and Glen Rodrigue, attended the 2017-18 awards banquet of the Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Program, along with Seymour Fire Marshal Paul Wetowitz and Chatfield-LoPresti School Principal Dave Olechna.

"It was a great event that involves 4th and 5th graders around the state to draw posters and send a fire prevention message," Wetowitz said.

Samuel, a student at Chatfield-LoPresti School, won a $150 prize and a certificate. The awards program held at the Chowder Pot Restaurant in Hartford, featured lunch, a magic show and  the awards presentation. Samuel's poster will be in next year's calendar and hang in the State Capitol building during fire prevention week in October.

Wetowitz said Samuel competed amongst thousands of other students in 5th grade in New Haven County, with his poster one of the two winning selections.

(Information submitted by Seymour Fire Marshall Paul Wetowitz)

Are You a Hot Shot?

Hoops Contest Happening Soon

Santa "Clausetti" Checking List for Sled Give-A-Way Contest

ANSONIA- The entry deadline has arrived for the Great Ansonia Sled Give-A-Way Contest to celebrate the anticipated opening of Ansonia Winter Playground at Linett Park. Pictured is Mayor Santa Clausetti looking over the more than 300 contest entries, from mostly good boys and girls, received at City Pole.

Santa Clausetti will be selecting up to 50 winners of brand new Flexible Flyer Sleds or Flying Saucers.

Contest winners will be contacted by Rudolph or Frosty next week with instructions on where and when to collect their prize.

Additional details on Ansonia Winter Playground opening to be announced shortly. The playground will include a 250’ length sledding hill, 2,250 sq ft ice skating rink, fire pit, flood lights and weekend snack truck.

(This is a press release from Ansonia City Hall)

Carved Pumpkin Contest Oct. 28

Pizza Eating Contest for a Cause

Valley's Annual Taco-Eating Contest May 5

Register for Pizza Eating Contest

Ansonia Extends Deadline for Holiday Lights Contest