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CT Girl Scouts try to publish climate book after DiCaprio tweet
The two high school freshmen wrote and illustrated “Susie Speaks Up” about a young girl who learns about climate change while traveling the world.
By Daniel Figueroa IV
News
New Haven woman adopts ‘demonic' dog that went viral
Community
Facts, folklore of Old Glory
Community
Nichols Garden Club holds Secret Garden Tour
Community
Creative cooking with Chef Whitney
Community
Center for Cancer Care 5K walk/run sponsorships available
Community
Area AARP chapter installs officers
Community
Scouts collect books for area students
Emily Codere, Allison Tou and Brooke Vicarioli of Girl Scout Troop 60048 in Shelton have earned their Silver Award by collecting and donating books to schools in Bridgeport and Norwalk. When learning of the school’s library deficiencies, the girls...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
MOMS club makes special delivery
The MOMS Club of Shelton/Monroe recently donated 32 books to the Plumb Memorial and Huntington branch libraries of Shelton and the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library of Monroe. The MOMS Club of Shelton & Monroe provides support and activities for...
By Shelton Herald
Community
Celebrate Shelton's ‘Food Trucks On The River’ June 21
Celebrate Shelton will hosting Food Trucks on the River on Friday, June 21, starting at 4 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Downtown Shelton. The event will feature more than 20 food trucks, a beer garden with Bad Sons Brewery & New England...
By Shelton Herald
Community
Housy River duck race boasts $10K grand prize
The Annual Housy River Duck Race is going to make one lucky duck $10,000 richer this year. Set for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the new Derby Summerfest, this annual fundraiser allows participants to purchase a rubber duck that will be...
By Shelton Herald
Community
At Plumb: Artist shows off ‘Modern Pop Art’
American pop artist and author Michael Albert is bringing his “Modern Pop Art Experience” to Plumb Memorial Public Library this summer as part of his Summer Pop Art Tour. New York-based Albert, who is the author of an artist autobiography...
By Shelton Herald
Community
Brightview Shelton: Grand opening for new senior living facility
“Beautiful,” said Gloria Leo, as she glanced across the foyer area in what is now her new home — Brightview Shelton Senior Living. And the dozens of people — whether incoming residents, city officials or even building staff — appeared to share the...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
Musician to kick off library summer reading program
Children’s musician Roger Tincknell will perform as part of next month’s 2019 Summer Reading Program kickoff party. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Looking Back at Our Past and Looking Forward to Our Future.” Families of all...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
‘Grotesque’ author visits Trumbull Library June 12
Author and photographer Mathew M. Duman will visit the Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St., on Wednesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. Duman presents an illustrated lecture showcasing his latest book: The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from...
By Julie Miller
Community
Shelton trails work party Saturday
Spring is finally here, and with all the recent rainy weather, the weeds are gaining on us. On Saturday, June 8, the Shelton Trails Committee will be hold ing a work party to beat them back on the Rec Path, starting at Lane St reet. Those...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
Shelton Senior Center lists weekly activities
The Shelton Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 4:30. Lunch is served from 11:45 to 12:15. For additional information, call 203-924-9324. Special programs are indicated in bold. Tuesday, June 4 9 a.m. — Strength Train 9:30 a.m. —...
By Shelton Herald
Community
Library to offer Storytime Yoga
Yoga instructor Kathleen McGowan, “Miss Kathleen,” will be offering four sessions of Storytime Yoga at Plumb Memorial Library. The program, sponsored by the library’s Children’s Department, is for c hildren ages 4 to 8 years old . Children...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
Male cat still awaits adoption at Trumbull Animal Shelter
“This awesome cat is Kenny. He is a wonderful, loving cat. We are so surprised that no one has adopted him yet,” according to shelter staff. Kenny is about 3-years-old and neutered. He came in with an injury to his tail so he had to have surgery...
By Julie Miller
Community
Shelton History Center's classic car show June 16
Shelton History Center’s Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show will be held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 70 Ripton Road. Visitors will be able to peek under the hoods of the cars they remember from nearly every...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
Local insurance firm gives shelters Easter treats
DiMatteo Insurance in Shelton has spent years brightening the lives of area children through its annual Easter basket project. For the 19th consecutive year, DiMatteo Insurance distributed more gift baskets to homeless children in the region than...
By Shelton Herald
Community
Celebrity Divas impersonation revue May 19
The Trumbull Arts Commission presents Dixie, in a Celebrity Divas-impersonation revue on Sunday, May 19, 1 p.m., at the Center at 23 Priscilla Place, in Trumbull. The cabaret features male impersonators, performing as Barbara Streisand, Tina...
By Julie Miller
Community
Shelton Senior Center lists week's activities
The Shelton Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 4:30. Lunch is served from 11:45 to 12:15. For additional information, call 203-924-9324. Special programs are indicated in bold. Thursday, May 23 Newport 9 a.m. — Strength Train 10...
By Brian Gioiele
Community
Shakespeare in the Bar series features Two Gentlemen of Verona
Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare in the Bar series will feature the comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m., at The Ole Dog Tavern, 2505 Main Street, Stratford.
By Shelton Herald
Community
Gino and his brother available for adoption at Trumbull Animal Shelter
Gino is a 5-year-old neutered cat. He also has a brother who looks similar. Both of these cats are low key and would do best in a quiet adult home. Visit Gino, his brother and other cats and dogs available for adoption at Trumbull Animal Shelter,...
By Julie Miller
Community
Shelton student among Griffin scholarship winners
Griffin Hospital recently honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital in 2018 at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at The Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour. A total of 328 hospital volunteers logged...
By Shelton Herald
Community
Shelton Senior Center lists weekly activities
The Shelton Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 4:30. Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For additional information, call 203-924-9324. Special programs are indicated in bold. Thursday, May 9 9 a.m. — Strength Train 10...
By Brian Gioiele