by | Dec 20, 2013 11:33 am | Comments (0)
We asked our readers on Facebook to provide us with information on any holiday happenings happening between now and the end of the year.
Here’s the list!
If your event is not on here, you should seriously consider getting someone else to handle publicity for your event, because the Valley Indy can’t make it any easier!
For the love of Rudolph, we have a self-serve, free calendar where you can post away.
by | Dec 16, 2013 3:06 pm | Comments (0)
Valley Shakespeare Festival and the Shelton Historical Society will join forces again this coming Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. to present a dramatic adapted reading of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic “A Christmas Carol.”
The first Reading took place in the History Center’s 1860s-era Wilson Barn on Friday, Dec. 13.
Patrons who attended were also treated to a reception of seasonal baked goods and beverages in the History Center’s Brownson House.
Continue reading ‘See ‘A Christmas Carol’ In Shelton Dec. 22’
by | Dec 6, 2013 12:33 pm | Comments (0)
The Shelton Police Department has teamed up with Outback Steakhouse of Shelton for the annual toy drive.
People are asked to bring new unwrapped toys that will be distributed to local families in need. The toys can be dropped off at the Shelton Police Department, located at 85 Wheeler St., or Outback Steakhouse of Shelton, located at 698 Bridgeport Ave.
All toys must be received by Thursday, Dec. 19.
by | Dec 4, 2013 12:03 pm | Comments (0)
Please join Mayor David Cassetti on Friday, Dec. 6, for The 2013 Christmas Tree Lighting in Veterans Park next to City Hall.
The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. on upper Main Street. Mayor Cassetti welcomes residents to walk with him as he escorts Santa to the park.
by | Dec 2, 2013 12:41 pm | Comments (0)
Please join us for the Oxford PTO Holiday Bazaar and OHS Booster Club’s 6th Annual Festival of Trees Weekend for Charity from Dec 13 – 14th at Oxford High School.
Take a leisurely stroll through the OHS Festival of Trees all weekend long during the many activities for the young and young at heart.
The festivities start Friday, Dec 13th with “Pizza with Santa” from 5 – 7pm ($5 per person or $20 for a family including pizza/beverage/dessert.) Kids will be able to make their own gingerbread houses and Santa will make a special appearance for pictures.
Continue reading ‘Oxford High Boosters Plan Festival Of Trees Weekend’
by | Nov 22, 2013 11:06 am | Comments (0)
Valley Santa Con organizer Dave D’Agostino sent along the information for this year’s Santa Con pub crawl and a toy drive happening at Whiskey’s in Derby.
Valley Santa Con
When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013
Time: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Place: Starting at Whiskeys at 5 Main St. in Derby, ending at Bar None at 87 Elizabeth St. in Derby
by | Nov 19, 2013 4:04 pm | Comments (0)
The holiday season is upon us and Toys 4 Kids has begun for the community!
TEAM Toys 4 Kids is the largest holiday toy drive in the region; toys are collected for children from infancy to 12 years old who live in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Orange and Woodbridge.
TEAM has conducted the drive for the past 28 years and last year provided toys to 1,486 children from 771 families.
Continue reading ‘How To Support TEAM Inc’s Toys For Kids Drive’
by | Nov 19, 2013 11:43 am | Comments (0)
Hey Derby, want to have Santa deliver your kids Christmas presents AND help a volunteer fire house?
The good folks at the East End Hose — a volunteer fire company tucked away on the Derby-Milford Road — are trying to spread the word regarding a holiday event they’re organizing.
Here is how it works (note — Santa-related spoilers below):
Continue reading ‘Hey Derby: Want A Fire Truck-Riding Santa To Deliver A Present To Your Kid?’
by | Nov 15, 2013 4:11 pm | Comments (0)
Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Company #1 will be donning Santa suits instead of turnout gear as we arrive with lights and sirens at your front door with Santa on board!
The 7th Annual “Santa Helpers” Fundraiser is open to all Shelton residents and will take place Sunday Dec. 15 to Sunday Dec. 22.
by | Nov 14, 2013 2:53 pm | Comments (0)
Sona Bella Salon & Day Spa is sponsoring Pack-A-Pick-Up on Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All donations go directly to Spooner House.
‘I wanted to be able to give back to our community and bring together local businesses’, says Rosa Connors, owner of Sona Bella. ‘We are asking to fill a bag (or more) of food items.’
Continue reading ‘Sona Bella Salon & Day Spa Sponsors Charity Event For Spooner House’
