ROCK THE VALLEY is Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Nolan Field in Ansonia! Sadly no Valley Indy dunk tank this year.
Back by popular demand, it’s THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!
Most of the events are local, but I ventured a little bit outside the lower Valley’s borders for a few.
I spend most weekends eating ice cream and watching Mindhunter on Netflix, so be sure to use the hyperlinks in case Mother Nature ups and cancels anything.
The sources for most of the events are the Valley Indy event calendar (submissions from you), and the “event” section of Valley Indy Facebook (events uploaded by you and stolen by me).
— — — — —HAPPENING FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 2019— — — — —
MADE IN DERBY
Visit the Osborne Homestead Museum throughout the month of August and view cultural artifacts celebrating civic pride in Derby!
In honor of the smallest city in Connecticut, the Osborne Homestead Museum will have a special exhibition of cultural artifacts from Derby.
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off of Route 34 in Derby.
For additional information call (203)734‑2513.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER CELEBRATION
Happening in downtown Seymour!
Happening in downtown Seymour (Main Street/Bank Street area)!
The Shops At Seymour (a collection of downtown merchants) will be donating a portion of all sales Friday to the Ansonia Animal Shelter, Hometown Foundation Inc. and Furry Friends Foster and Rescue Inc. They will also be collecting pet food and toys, and towels and blankets for Seymour CARES!
It’s a wonderful way to get to know the Valley’s most quaint downtown.
Click ‘source’ above to read more about the participating shops.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seymour
— — — — —HAPPENING SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 2019— — — — —
COFFEE WITH A SEYMOUR COP
Don’t mention my name!
Please consider attending the event as it will be a great opportunity to engage members of the Seymour Police Department in casual conversation concerning issues within the community.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Seymour Starbucks
253 West St. (Route 67)
Seymour
OUTDOOR NATURE DRAWING
Learn to draw from observation the way field scientists do with this kid-friendly program! All abilities and skill levels are welcome to come outside and draw nature while surrounded by nature. Drawing materials will be provided. Please RSVP by calling 203 – 734-2513.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Ave.
Derby
ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT
Please don’t show this to my kids or I’ll have a cat by Monday.
Burzenski & Co, PC are sponsoring an adoption event with the East Haven Animal Shelter, North Haven Animal Shelter and Where the Love is Animal Rescue.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
North Haven Town Green
18 Church St.
North Haven
New Haven Craft Beer Fest 2019
New Haven Craft Beer Fest! Glug glug glug
Three sessions featuring a curated selection of local craft beer and ciders in an intimate outdoor setting. Food, music, and games available while you enjoy unlimited samples of over 50 beers from 30 breweries. Brought to you by the fine folks at Prime 16 New Haven.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Temple Plaza
160 Temple St.
New Haven
ROCK THE VALLEY! ! !
Play Freebird!
End the summer on a high note by going to “ROCK THE VALLEY” Saturday (Aug. 24) at Nolan Field, 350 Wakelee Ave.
The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 25.
Celtic magician Daniel Greenwolf will be performing and emceeing “Rock the Valley” this year.
DRAW THE LINE, an Aerosmith tribute band, is headlining the festival.
Also playing:
RIPCHORD, a band comprised of citizen soldiers from from the Connecticut 102nd Army National Guard Band.
ELECTRIC LADY BAND USA, featuring Ansonia’s state Sen. George Logan.
XYZ REVISITED, featuring original XYZ guitarist Bobby Pieper.
In addition to live music, “Rock the Valley” will feature:
- A beer garden
- Crafters
- Food
- Live petting zoo
- Kids zone
- Fireworks at night to close the event
Tickets, Parking, Other Info
Admission is $3. Children 12 and under get in for free.
Tickets are on sale at Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St., or can be purchased at the gate the day of the event.
The official Facebook event page
2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Nolan Field
350 Wakelee Ave.
FANFARE: THUNDER IN THE VALLEY
All hail the snare drum!
Come see the Hawthorne Caballeros, Long Island Sunrisers and your hometown Connecticut Hurricanes perform at Seymour High School.
In addition there will be exhibitions by Connecticut Alumni, Magnificent Brass, Caballeros Alumni, Skyliners Alumni, and Bridgemen Brass.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $18 in advance ($20 day of) for reserved and $10 in advance ($12 day of) for general admission.
Online ticket sales close 12 p.m. Friday
Seymour High School
2 Botsford Road
— — — — —HAPPENING SUNDAY, AUG. 25, 2019— — — — —
OXFORD BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Welcome the new school year and join us for our first annual BACK TO SCHOOL BASH. Hosted by Class of 2020 and Link Crew.
We will have Food trucks, National Guard obstacle courses and military vehicles, face painting, fun, games, and school merchandise. Lets kick off the school year with some fun!!
Admission is $5 per person, children under 5 are free.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Oxford High School
61 Quaker Farms Road
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Presented by Master’s Table Community Meals
Dinner scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Donations appreciated
Assumption Church Hall
61 N. Cliff St.
Ansonia
More info: 203 732 7792
On the web: http://www.masterstablemeals.org
— — — — —HAPPENING MONDAY, AUG. 26, 2019— — — — —
JOHN “RED” LARSEN GOLF CLASSIC
A benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
Shotgun start golf tournament, held at Brownson Country Club, Shelton, CT.
$210 registration per person includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour.
Tournament played rain or shine but may be cancelled in extreme weather.
Entries with fewer than four players will be paired by tournament committee.
Prizes, raffles, silent auction, liquor tower raffle and more!
Can’t come for golf? Come for dinner!
Contact Ann Wheeler at AnnWheeler@BGC-LNV.org.
Sponsorship opportunities from $150 – $2,500, as well as raffle and auction donations.
Contact Diane Potkay Lenskold at DianeLenskold@BGC-LNV.org, (203) 924‑7462.
11 a.m. registration and lunch
