Judging by the submissions we’re receiving to through e‑mail, Facebook and our self-serve calendar, the holiday season is certainly upon us!
Here is a list of events readers have sent to us.
Please remember — the best way to advertise your event is to register for our calendar and then post your event there.
It will receive more reads than a traditional “story” placed on the site.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012
Stuff-a-Jeep
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Ansonia Police Department is working in conjunction with Stop & Shop and Fitzpatrick Jeep for the Annual “STUFF A JEEP” FOOD DRIVE.
All proceeds benefit Christ Church and BH Care Agency, formerly Birmingham Health to distribute to the local food banks for Thanksgiving.
Stop & Shop
Division Street
Ansonia
Winter Wonderland Craft Fair
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please bring your holiday shopping list and support local crafters, vendors, and Seymour Pink!
Seymour Community Center
20 Pine Street
Seymour
Ninth Annual Festival of Trees and Wesley Village Craft Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The 9th Annual Festival of Trees and Wesley Village Craft Fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 17th and 18th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Wesley Village in Shelton at 580 Long Hill Avenue.
The event benefits Volunteer Caregivers at TEAM and activity programs for seniors at Wesley Village.
Click here for the press release.
Wesley Village
580 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton
St. Mary’s – St. Michael’s Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join us for breakfast with Santa! 10AM-11:30 AM.
The menu includes pancakes, sausage and orange juice for $3.00 per person.
Santa will also be there for photos — $5.00 includes a digital copy and a print copy.
The Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar includes a FREE Craft for Children, Christmas Tree & Wreath Raffles, Chinese Auction, and a Chocolate Fountain.
Many unique craft vendors featured including seasonal floral crafts, handmade accessories and jewelry, headbands, hair bows and much more!
This school fundraiser is a great way to make memories and get in the holiday spirit.
Click for the press release
St. Mary – St. Michael School
14 Seymour Ave. (across from Derby Public Library)
Derby
25th Annual Good Shepherd Cookie Express Christmas Fair
Fair will feature“famous” cookie table, baked goods, a Gift card and Gift basket raffle and of course our wonderful vendors.
Click here for more information.
Church of the Good Shepherd
186 Coram Avenue
Shelton
Teen Video Tournament
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Come play Super Smash Bros. Brawl on our Wii and win prizes. Refreshments served and prizes of spooky Halloween gifts awarded to winners.
No sign-up needed, just stop in with your friends.
Derby Neck Library
307 Hawthorne Ave.
Derby
Night Out At The Races
6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Come bet on your favorite horse & help support your favorite Ansonia Football players and Cheerleaders!
Armchair Horse Races
Assumption Hall- 61 North Cliff Street Ansonia
Doors open at 6:15 PM
First Race at 7:00 PM
$5 Admission & $2 Minimum Bet
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Bring your own Beverages and Snacks. Sandwiches and Hot Grinders will be served
Admission: $5
Assumption Hall
61 North Cliff Street
Ansonia
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Rabies Clinic
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be a AN EMERGENCY RABIES CLINIC to benefit hurricane victims to be held at the Ansonia Animal Clinic at 876 South Main Street in Seymour on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Vaccinations are $20.
Click here for the press release.
Call this number for more information — 203 – 735-9915
Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The dinner will be held at The Greater Valley Salvation Army, 26 Lester Street in Ansonia.
All that is required is an appetite and a spirit of Thanksgiving
26 Lester Street
Ansonia
Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
7 p.m.
The Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held, Sunday, November 18th at 7:00 pm.
A Celebration of an American Holiday – with familiar Seasonal Hymns, reading and music from our Faith Traditions (Christians, Jews, Islamic, Baha’i)
Offering – canned food for area food pantries
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Christ Episcopal Church
56 South Cliff Street
Ansonia