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Griffin Health Offers Medication Awareness Events For Valley Seniors

by | Nov 13, 2024 6:48 am | Comments (0)

DERBY — Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of medication safety talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in November.

The events will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, of medication safety and how to make smart prescription choices. Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

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Center Stage Theatre's 20th Season To Launch With 'Guys & Dolls'

by | Nov 7, 2024 5:28 pm | Comments (0)

SHELTON — Center Stage Theatre, an inclusive and intergenerational community-based theatre providing high quality and affordable performances, educational programming and volunteer opportunities, today announced the line-up for its 20th anniversary season in 2025. 

Premiering with Guys and Dolls” on February 15, 2025, the season will feature five musicals, including the annual summer production featuring actors aged 14 – 23, in addition to a holiday offering and its education center line-up and summer programming for young actors in grades K‑12.

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Derby-Shelton Rotary Offers Free Salt And Sand

by | Nov 7, 2024 3:20 pm | Comments (0)

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club will deliver five-gallon buckets of a sand and salt mixture to seniors over 67 years old and to disabled individuals residing in Derby and Shelton between Dec. 5th — 9th, 2024.

The program has helped families since 2008. Kim Ryan, Derby-Shelton Community Chair and Past President, has heard many heart-warming stories of gratitude through the years. Some people were afraid of getting the mail in the icy conditions before they had their Rotary sand and salt. Others who had recently been on their own expressed what a big help it was to have the sand and salt delivered by community-minded Rotarians. 

The deadline to sign up is Nov. 14.

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Annual Seymour Emergency Services Food Drive Is Saturday, Nov. 9

by | Nov 7, 2024 2:16 pm | Comments (0)

SEYMOUR — The Annual Seymour Emergency Services Food Drive is Saturday (Nov. 9) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Seymour Stop & Shop at 15 Franklin St.

All items donated will help feed local families this Thanksgiving. 

Requested items needed to make Thanksgiving Baskets are 12 to 15 lb turkeys, fresh sweet potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, potatoes, onions, gravy, stuffing mix, canned chicken, canned vegetables, cookies, children’s snack items, salad dressing and other non-perishable goods.

We hope to see you there!

Post taken from the Seymour Police Department Facebook page.

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Boys & Girls Club Holding Supply Drive To Benefit Ansonia Animal Shelter

by | Nov 4, 2024 11:06 am | Comments (0)

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is holding a supply drive from Nov. 4 — 22 to benefit the Ansonia Animal Shelter.

The club is seeking donations of blankets, toys, pet food, pet shampoo, pet beds, and collars. Donations can be dropped off at 28 Howard Ave., Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Christ Episcopal Church Bingo Bash Scheduled Nov. 8

by | Nov 4, 2024 10:32 am | Comments (0)

Christ Episcopal Church will host its final bingo night of 2024 on Friday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m., at 56 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

Ten games of bingo costs $25. There will be prizes and a raffle. Drinks are available for purchase.

Reservations are requested. Contact Nancy Valentine at nvbv1952@gmail.com or 203 – 734-6945.

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Route 8 Construction Update For Weeks Of Nov. 4 & 11, 2024

by | Nov 4, 2024 9:32 am | Comments (0)

Connecticut DOT

Why is Route 8 asphalt being removed? Visit our FAQ page here to find out.

Nighttime work will continue from 6PM to 6AM:

  • Nighttime operations will typically occur Sunday night through Thursday night.
  • Saw-cutting will continue, and concrete pavement repair activities will continue, northbound from Exit 15 to 22 (New Exits 12B to 18).

Beginning November 11, 2024: Upcoming night work will include a period of 1 – 2 weeks to install a traffic shift for both lanes moving to the right shoulder to create a work area for upcoming barrier replacement. This will occur both northbound and southbound, between Exit 20 and 22 (New Exits 17 – 18).

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Drop Off "Treats For Troops" At Ansonia City Hall

by | Nov 1, 2024 1:55 pm | Comments (0)

The Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 of Ansonia in partnership with Mayor Cassetti is once again accepting undistributed Halloween candy that will be sent to the VA Hospital in West Haven to be enjoyed by veterans there. Put a smile on the face of a veteran rather than an inch on your waistline by removing the temptation from your house.

Bring your sweet treats down to the Mayor’s office and they will be hand delivered to the VA by Post 50 Chaplain, Tom Henri, a Veterans Administration employee. The treats are well appreciated and go fast.

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