A cropped version of the event's flyer. Full flyer is at the bottom of this post. Credit: City of Derby

ANSONIA-DERBY – The governments in Ansonia and Derby are teaming to host an inaugural ball that will raise money for local nonprofit groups.

The “Inaugural Ball for Charity” is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Sons & Daughters of Italy at 73 High St. in Derby.

Tickets are $50 per person.

Checks for the event can be made payable to the City of Derby Charity Ball Fund or the Ansonia Charity Ball Fund.

Here is the program, as sent through email by Derby City/Town Clerk Marc Garofalo:

Doors open at 6 p.m.

This is a cash bar event. No credit cards.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Chicken parmigiana, pasta, salad, bread and dessert

Dancing and Fun at 7:30 p.m.

Including complimentary photo memory booth

For more information and reservations, call or email:

Pam Happy – phappy@derbyct.gov – 203-736-1450 x1221 or

Kathie Pergola – kpergola@ansoniact.org – 203-736-5900

The current crop of local officials were elected in November 2025.

Check out the flyer below: