Boys and Girls Club shows appreciation for Griffin Health nurses
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The Torch Club members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley recently presented gift cards to Griffin Hospital nurses in appreciation for their dedicated service during the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured front row from left are: Torch Club Members Jonathan, Ashley and Melanie; and Jenna Papandrea, Griffin Hospital student nurse intern. Back row from left are: Shayne Roscoe, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley in Connecticut; Ed Valente, manager of Griffin Hospital ICU, Ashley D Agostino, Griffin Clinical nurse educator, Torch Club Member Erin; and Mike Cannici, Torch Club program director.Contributed photo
Celebrate Shelton brings live music back to downtown
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Celebrate Shelton founders Jimmy Tickey, left, Nicole Mikula and Michael Skrtic.Contributed photo
SHELTON With COVID restrictions being lifted, Celebrate Shelton is once again bringing its Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts back to Veterans Memorial Park.
The seventh annual Downtown Sounds concerts, presented by Celebrate Shelton and Liberty Bank, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays: July 23, July 30, and Aug. 6. We are thrilled to gather again this summer in Downtown Shelton, said Jimmy Tickey, co-creator of Celebrate Shelton. We have heard from business owners about the foot-traffic and vitality this has brought to our downtown each summer, and we are so pleased to bring families together for the concert series again.”
Carnival comes to Shelton s Riverwalk
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Max Vasquez, 5, of New Haven, celebrates as he rides the bumper cars with his father, Anthony, at the Coleman Brothers carnival at the Riverwalk in Shelton, Conn. on Sunday, May 9, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Children and adults alike enjoys one of the many rides at the Coleman Brothers carnival at the Riverwalk in Shelton, Conn. on Sunday, May 9, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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The Coleman Brothers carnival sees a healthy turnout of visitors at the Riverwalk in Shelton, Conn. on Sunday, May 9, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Shelton teen earns top local youth honor, heads to state competition for Youth of the Year
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Shelton resident Siommara Hill was named the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s Youth of the Year. She has earned the right to vie for the state crown.Contributed photo
SHELTON Siommara Hill has been named the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s Youth of the Year.
Now she has earned the right to vie for the state crown on Thursday . I feel honored to represent my club, as they are always there for me,” Hill said. “It means so much that I have the opportunity to give back and share my story. I work really hard to stand up for what I believe in and the club always recognizes my strength and love for helping others.”