Here’s a list of some fun things to do in the Valley this weekend!
If you do not see your event listed, it means you didn’t upload it to our calendar. That makes us very sad. Registration is required, because no one likes spam.
For a solid list of things happening outside the Valley (both the Connecticut Irish Festival and the Gathering of the Vibes are taking place), check out the Connecticut Weekender.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
Adult Summer Reading Club (ages 18 and over)
Participants will read books of their choice throughout the summer and complete a brief written review to share with fellow readers. Weekly raffles will be held for summer surprise bags. A series of special programs, including magic, animals, music, cooking and massage therapy will be held Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. from June 11 to August 6. Visit or call the circulation desk at 203 – 736-1482 to register.
Cost: Free
Location: Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., Derby
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn Microsoft Power Point 7 – Level 1
Learn Microsoft Power Point 7 from the CTWorks Career Coach. This class is offered in two sessions, and you must be 18 years or older to participate. Space is limited to 10 adults. Register in person or call 203 – 888-3903.
Cost: Free
Location: Seymour Library, 46 Church St., Seymour
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hoots and Owls (Ages 5 – 11)
Learn about owls in CT at the Hoots and Owls presentation being held at the Derby Public Library.
During the hour-long presentation by the Kellogg Environmental Center, learn how owls navigate in the dark and hunt for food. Children will complete an art project at the conclusion of the presentation. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Location: Derby Public Library (meet at the children’s room), 313 Elizabeth St., Derby
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn Microsoft Power Point 7 – Level 2
Learn Microsoft Power Point 7 from the CTWorks Career Coach. This class is offered in two sessions, and you must be 18 years or older to participate. Space is limited to 10 adults. Register in person or call 203 – 888-3903.
Cost: Free
Location: Seymour Library, 46 Church St., Seymour
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Early Morning Bird Walk
Join the Ansonia Nature Center’s naturalist on a search for the park’s summer residents on an easy walk along the trails.
Cost: Free
Location: Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia
Time: 8 a.m.
Vintage Garage Sale
Vintage garage sale will take place this Saturday and Sunday in Ansonia, CT.
Items for sale include old vintage books, magazines, vinyl records clocks, record players, antique furniture and US military uniforms. If interested in a particular item, please email Alexis.Tomczak@Hotmail.com.
Cost: Free
Location: Residential Home, 16 Prindle Ave., Ansonia
Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community CPR
The Ansonia Rescue Medical Services (ARMS) will offer free basic CPR training sessions. Participants will receive a Heartsaver CPR certification card from the American Heart Association upon successful completion of the session. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items. Call 203 – 735-3668 or email cpr@ansoniarescue.com to reserve a spot.
Cost: Free
Location: ARMS Headquarters, 22 West Main St., Ansonia
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Adult Summer Reading Club (ages 18 and over)
Participants will read books of their choice throughout the summer and complete a brief written review to share with fellow readers. Weekly raffles will be held for summer surprise bags. A series of special programs, including magic, animals, music, cooking and massage therapy will be held Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. from June 11 to August 6. Visit or call the circulation desk at 203 – 736-1482 to register.
Cost: Free
Location: Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., Derby
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cow Chip Family Day
The Shelton Seahawks youth football team is hosting this family day fundraiser to offset the cost of program essentials, and to start a fund to develop the field behind Perry Hill School. There will be a Cow Chip Raffle, Duck Derby, Roaming Railroad Train Rides, vendors, crafts tables, food, and more. Contact Julie Blakeman at FundHawk@aol.com to become a vendor at the event.
Cost: Free
Location: The Shelton River Walk (“the Slab”), Canal Street, Shelton
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oxford Day of Fun Picnic
Republican candidates Linda McMahon, Steve Obsitnik, Rob Kane and David Labriola are scheduled to attend the picnic. Summer games, swimming, hiking and food are available throughout the day.
Cost: $10
Location: Jackson Cove Park Pavilion, Jackson Cove Road, Oxford
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
JUNE 23 and JUNE 24
Spend the day in an interactive fantasy world with elves, fairies, orcs, goblins and dwarves. Live shows, combat, unique artisans and food provided throughout the day. People are encouraged to dress up as fantasy characters. This event will happen rain or shine.
Cost: $16 for adults
Location: Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia
Time: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., plus nighttime shows on Saturdays until 9 p.m.
Visit the website for schedules and a ton more information.
(PSST — don’t forgot, guy supposed to be burned at the stake)
Summer Solstice Drumming Circle
Join Ansonia Nature Center’s ranger Dawn Sotir and her seasonal percussionists as they drum in the new season at the Nature Center. For adults and youngsters 12 and older. Please bring a canned food item for the local homeless shelter in lieu of a program fee.
Cost: Canned food item donation suggested
Location: Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia
Time: 7 p.m.
SUNDAY JUNE 24
White Hills Fire Co. 5 Pancake Breakfast
Choice of Buttermilk, Blueberry or Chocolate Chip Pancakes, sausage or bacon, juice and coffee.
Cost: Children $5; Adults $7; Children under 5 are free.
_Location:_White Hills Firehouse, 2 School Street, Shelton
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Historic Garden Tours
The Osborne Homestead Museum will celebrate Connecticut Historic Gardens Day on Sunday, June 24, by offering special tours of the museum and garden.
Cost: Free
Location: Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
