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Press Release | Sep 25, 2024 6:57 am
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SHELTON — Valley United Way is pleased to announce the kickoff of its 2024/2025 Annual Campaign, set to take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the White Hills Distillery in Shelton, Connecticut. This event, which is free and open to the public, aims to bring together community members, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations in support of the Valley’s most pressing needs.
This year’s campaign kickoff will feature Marcy Rende, a leader and distinguished Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and Director at Hope Counseling & Behavioral Center. Marcy, who holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, will share her insights on the profound impact that Valley United Way has had on her organization and the broader community. Her perspective underscores the vital role that local contributions play in sustaining essential services that uplift families and individuals throughout the Valley.
The event will be held at White Hills Distillery, located at 278 Leavenworth Road, Route 110, Building B, in Shelton.
Guests will enjoy a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres as they network with fellow supporters of Valley United Way’s continuing work of Leading & Lifting the Valley. The distillery provides a relaxed yet elegant backdrop for an evening dedicated to community engagement and philanthropy.
As Valley United Way embarks on another campaign season, the organization invites everyone to participate in this kickoff event. The goal for the 2024/2025 campaign is not only to raise funds but also to strengthen partnerships with local businesses and organizations that are committed to making a difference. These collaborations are crucial in ensuring that Valley United Way can continue to provide support to programs that address critical issues such as food insecurity, education, health, and financial stability.
The Catch-22. Many parents & families rely on their childcare program so they can go to work to make enough money to support their little one — with a roof over their head, food, clothing, medicine and more. But an added expense is of course, diapers.
Many childcare programs require families to provide the 4 – 6 diapers per day for their child — and programs like SNAP or WIC do not cover this cost. Without diapers, there is no childcare. Without childcare, there is no job. Without the job, there is no opportunity for economic advancement. A diaper is more than just a diaper.
Attention, Ansonia! Starting today, Wakelee Ave. near Franklin St. will be periodically reduced to one lane over the next few weeks due to ongoing construction.
Please plan ahead and expect delays during your commute. Consider seeking alternative routes if possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our roads and keep everyone safe. Stay tuned for updates!
OXFORD – Ansonia Seymour Oxford Rotary Club will welcome Dorothy Aiksnoras, retired United Airlines pilot, resident of Oxford, to highlight stories of her prestigious career.
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 5:00 p.m. at Rose’s Family Restaurant, 143 Oxford Rd (Route 67), (Note new location) Oxford, CT.
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Press Release | Sep 17, 2024 5:16 am
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OXFORD — Please support the Cub Scouts annual mum sale! This is one of two fundraisers the group does, and there are concerns the plant sale won’t do as well as past years because of the traffic headaches caused by damaged roads from the flood of Aug. 18. So make it a point to read the flyer and support the pack!
ANSONIA – The Harvest Festival is returning to Ansonia’s Main Street in less than two weeks!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. The main festival grounds will be between the intersections with Tremont Street (next to Spector Furniture) and Maple Street, next to the police station.
There will be dozens of craft vendors at the festival, selling everything from henna, to soaps, to journals, to shirts, and more. Food will also be available from Main Street’s restaurants, as well as other food trucks and vendors. Click here for a full list from the Ansonia Cultural Commission.
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Press Release | Sep 16, 2024 8:11 am
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(Left to right) SRH-MS Chapter Regent Jeaneen Buchanan, Mayor Joseph L. DiMartino, and SRH-MS Chapter member Deb Heim.
DERBY — Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter, NSDAR Regent Jeaneen Buchanan and Deb Heim met with Derby Mayor Joseph L. DiMartino who proclaimed September 17 – 23 Constitution Week. When presenting the Proclamation, the Mayor noted that September 17, 2024 marks the 237th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution by the Constitutional Convention.
Information about our Constitution is also at the Derby Library where patrons can see a display about the Constitution. The Constitution is a living document that assures each of us the freedoms we cherish and appreciate. American colonists fought, sacrificed, and died to establish and preserve the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
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James Tortora | Fire Marshal | Sep 16, 2024 7:12 am
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SHELTON — Here are the weekly calls for service from the Shelton Volunteer Fire Department. This list was submitted by Shelton Fire Marshal James Tortora.
