Meeting features award and history program

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00

The public is invited to attend the Derby Historical Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 56 South Cliff St., Ansonia.

This year, the Society is presenting the Dorothy Larson award to Dan Waleski of Derby. Each year, the award is given to a Valley resident for his or her contributions to the community, which coincide with the Society’s mission, said Julia Baldini, the Society’s executive director. The mission is to preserve, protect, and honor the Valley’s cultural and traditional values.

Recreation Notes

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00

ANSONIA NATURE and RECREATION CENTER

Deerfield Road

203-736-1053

Monthly meeting — of the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m.

Nature’s child — Program on hibernation for three to five-year-olds and an adult Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. Cost, $6; priority members, $4. Call to register.

Fiber art — workshop for adults on the drop spindle Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., with Ranger Dawn. Learn to spin yarn. Cost, $15, covers materials and instruction. Advance registration required.

Library News

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00

ANSONIA LIBRARY

53 South Cliff St.

203-734-6728

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9-7; Wednesday and Friday, 9-4.

Photographs — by William Boland on display beginning Feb. 7.

Social Security — session with Maria Grice Thursday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.

SAT preparation — seminar conducted by Ellis Ratner, New Haven based tutor, Tuesday Feb. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.

Health Notes

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00

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Gluten Free Living

Discussion on lectin, another protein found in grains and plant based foods that may be problematic for gluten intolerant people, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10 Progress Drive, 2nd floor Shelton. RSVP: 203-922-1562 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Spotlight

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00

Movies at the Strand — The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo, R, Friday and Saturday, 7; Sunday, 5, Strand Theater, 165 Main St., Seymour; $4.50; 203-881-5025.

Shelton play — Guys and Dolls, presented by Center Stage Theatre, runs Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, 8 p.m., Center Stage, 54 Grove St. Information: 203-225-6079; centerstageshelton.com; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pancake breakfast — hosted by Holy Rosary Church Men’s Society Sunday, 8-12:30, church hall, 10 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia. Tickets, $6 adult, $3 child, available at the door; 203-736-9848.

Events to benefit Spooner House

Thursday, 02 February 2012 00:00

Spooner House will be the beneficiary of two events the weekend before Valentine’s Day.

The annual Valley Has a Heart food collection will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at three Stop & Shop stores in the lower Naugatuck Valley — at 100 Division St. in Ansonia, 15 Franklin St. in Seymour and 898 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton. Stop and Shop is the marquee sponsor for this year’s Valley Has a Heart drives.

Babysitting class offered

Thursday, 02 February 2012 00:00

SEYMOUR — A “SafeSitter” class is being offered by the Seymour Ambulance Association Sunday, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ambulance Association headquarters, 4 Wakeley St., Seymour.

This course is designed to teach 11-13 year-olds babysitting techniques and safe activities to do with children.

Auditions scheduled for Renaissance Faire

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 00:00

Auditions for the 2012 Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire will take place Saturday, Feb. 11 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ansonia Armory, 5 State St., Ansonia.

Those auditioning for scripted parts and for wandering cast should prepare a short monologue to perform (1 minute maximum) or a short song and bring a resumé, a head shot and a form of identification. Auditioners may wear Renaissance garb, if desired.

Bidding open for dinner for six

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 00:00

The Derby Historical Society announces the annual “Open Hearth Meal Auction” that benefits the Society’s programs and collections.

The winning bidder in the auction will have a meal prepared for six guests by docents in the David Humphreys House over an open hearth.

Prendergast announces honor roll

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:50

The following students were named to the first trimester honor roll at Prendergast Elementary School in Ansonia:

First Honors

Grade 3 — Anastazia Bogen, Julia Fraulo, Krystiana Gonzalez, Elaanna Jaworski, Natalie Jones, Dylan Keefe, Morgan Lock, Andrea Manangon, Drew Parr, Tessa Peluso, Lisa Marie Shehad, Milan Yorke.

Grade 4 — Garrett Cafaro, Tyler Cafaro, Jonathan Diamond, Amir Dina, Pamela Garcia, Makayla Godfrey, Anisa Gonzalez, Manuel Gonzalez, William Kaye, Kathryn Luneski, Brian Le, Maliqa Mosley-Williams, Angelique Quesada-Lopez, Jordan Saleh, Mason Scott, Connor Stevens.

Grade 5 — Jose Aguilar, Luca Belenchia, Jaylene Harris, Ludmia Joseph, Tyler Lock, Emily Lucke, Sarah Madar, Johnathan Moger, Rebecca Paskiewicz, Autumn Ries, Samantha Rowland, Kayla Targouski, Lexy Tomasella, Karyanne Torres, Matthew Torres, Alexia Weitzler, Kelley Wilkerson, Victoria Zelanin.