Dinner Dance to Honor Longtime Seymour VFW Commander

VFW Commander Al Yagovane 

SEYMOUR - The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Seymour VFW and Auxiliary Post 12084 is hosting an Irish Night Dinner and Dance from 3 to 7 p.m. March 15 at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Dr.

The dinner is being held in honor of Commander Al Yagovane, who is retiring.

The sit-down dinner will include Corn Beef, Cabbage, Pasta, Salad, Carrots, Potatoes, Rolls, Cake, Coffee and Soda.

Music will be provided by Tony Castle. There will be cash bar, 50/50 Raffle, along with door prizes. 

Tickets are $27, which is a tax free donation to VFW Post 12084. Proceeds will benefit Local Veterans of Foreign Wars. There will no ticket sales at the door. 

For tickets call George at 203-671-3776 or Steve at 203-654-1002.

Eat, Drink, Be Merry & Help Animals

Dance in Ansonia to benefit Troop 3

ANSONIA - A “Sweetheart Dance” featuring Flashback will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Feb.  15 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

Dancing will be to live music of the '50s and '60s.

Admission is $20 (must be over 21 years old.
Bar set-ups, ice and coffee are provided.  Bring your own refreshments.

Tables are available for groups of 10.


The event will benefit Troop 3, Derby, Boy Scouts of America.

For tickets call 203-736-9539 or purchase them from a member of Troop 3, Derby.


This is a press release from Troop 3.

Kids to learn rhythm, dance at Derby library

    DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites children ages 3-6 with a caregiver to Rhythm Makers at 10:30 a.m. May 8.

      Maria Douglas of the Magic Storybook presents this high-energy event which will teach children to walk to Mr. Whole Note, dance to Mrs. Half note and clap to Baby Quarter Note. 
    Participants will learn about rhythm and pitch through dance, instruments, ribbons and a lot of giggles. Space is limited; register early.

     Registration is requested. For information or to register, call the Children’s Room, 203-736-1482, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St. or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org

Dance takes flight at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby

Eighth graders do the 'Swing' / Contributed photo

DERBY - Thanks to a grant from the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation, St. Mary-St. Michael School provided students in grades 4 through 8 with an enrichment program in ballroom dancing.

The dancing lesson was held once a week for a period of five weeks for each grade level. The fourth and fifth graders learned the merengue, the sixth graders learned the waltz and the seventh and eighth graders learned how to swing. Dance instructor was Kristie Entwistle.

The students performed for their parents and the school Friday. Pictured are eighth graders doing the "Swing."

The Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation created by Judy Primavera and Fred Hulley in memory of their daughter, Jamie A. Hulley, provides funding to broaden the students' appreciation for the visual and performing arts.

The goals of the mini-grants are to enhance the curriculum and student learning through hands-on learning experiences in the arts.

This information is taken from a press release from Linda Coppola, Principal, St. Mary-St. Michael School.  

Residents enjoy dance program at Wesley Heights

Dancer Gia Khalsa helps seniors keep fit while having fun / Contributed photo

SHELTON - Residents at Wesley Heights, an independent and assisted-living community at 580 Long Hill Ave., enjoy a wide range of health and wellness activities and programs.

One program that has become a favorite is “Dance Around the World” with dancer, Gia Khalsa.

Residents sway to gentle strains of Hawaii, stomp their feet to American West tunes, replicate rhythmic drumming from Africa, and shimmy to exotic strains from the Middle East.

Through this program, residents keep fit through movement, learn about other cultures, and have fun with their peers in the process.


This information is taken from a press release from Wesley Heights.

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.

Workshop at library to highlight Chinese culture, dance

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host the program, A Taste of Chinese Traditional

Culture at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7.
           The Shen Yun Performing Arts group will convey the essence and uniqueness of the traditional Chinese culture through slide and video presentations.
           This one-hour session will include a short Chinese dance workshop, including classical Chinese dance props along with ribbons and fans.

           Registration is requested.
           For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.