Quote for the week of Aug. 4, 2014

“If the light in your life has changed to yellow, I recommend you floor it. It’s safer than the alternative.” ~ Jeb Dickerson, www.howtomatter.com Share this:TwitterFacebook Continue Reading →

Naugatuck library seeks artists

Calling all area artists! Karen Petersen, the library exhibit coordinator at the Whittemore Library in Naugatuck, cordially invites area artists interested in displaying their framed ... Continue Reading →

P&Z OKs pizza business; approves law office plans

The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its July 3 meeting approved a pizza business on Middlebury Road and construction plans for law offices on Straits Turnpike. A ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury Senior Center News – August 2014

Veteran’s coffee hour The senior center will host a coffee hour for veterans Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. Trips Paisano’s restaurant As part of the Senior Dine lunch program, ... Continue Reading →

Falls Avenue Senior Center – August 2014

Falls Avenue Senior Center events for area adults 55 and older follow. Most require reservations, which can be made by calling 860-945-5250. Please speak with a staff member when calling ... Continue Reading →

Openings for free SNAP (food stamp) screenings

Southbury, CT – Free, private social services screenings for food stamps to help any Connecticut resident facing difficult times will take place Friday, Aug. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to ... Continue Reading →

In Brief – August 2014

NAMI Waterbury August support groups The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Waterbury support group meetings for August will be as follows: A NAMI Connections support group ... Continue Reading →

The power of attitudes

By PAT IANNUZZI Our attitudes reflect a collection of personal beliefs, feelings and values that influence our daily behavior. They represent habits of thought formed through exposure ... Continue Reading →

The value of a smile

By PAT IANNUZZI Interacting with others can involve a variety of different dimensions, including our actual words, the tone of our voice and our non-verbal body language. One important ... Continue Reading →

Creative kids help animals

By SAM MAZZOTTA DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column on volunteering at pet shelters and for other organizations. All great, but many shelters don’t let anyone under 16, and ... Continue Reading →