Food Trucks on the River now two days
Food Trucks on the River now two days
Celebrate
There will be more than 25 food trucks per day, live music, a bar including craft brews sponsored by
This event is free to attend, with a
The
The lineup for
In conjunction with the city, there will be a LGBTQ pride flag raising at
This event is sponsored by
National Trails Day hike
In celebration of National Trails Day, the Shelton Trails Committee will hold a guided hike at
This moderately challenging hike runs along the hillside above the
The hike may not be suitable for small children due to a sharp drop off near the trail. Dogs on leash are welcome.
The hike will start at the intersection of
Arrive at
Be a tourist in your own backyard on
Families can help plant the pumpkin patch, tour the historic 1820 Brownson House, try some games and activities in the 1860
Connecticut Open House Day is an annual event scheduled the second Saturday of June, where cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state open their doors to
The one-day event is part of a broad state initiative that began in 2005 and is coordinated by the
For more information about the
The Chapter's
Games will follow the recognition ceremony where people will learn fun facts about the flag. Prizes will be awarded.
This program is free and open to the public and is suited for all ages.
Teen Laser Tag at Community Center field
Teens, 13 and older, will get an opportunity to play laser tag for free. Participants will learn the rules of the various types of games that will be played. Laser Tag On The Go will offer games of capture the flag, team laser tag and a free-for-all.
This is an outdoor event so dress accordingly. In the event of bad weather, the library will reschedule the program and a new date will be announced.
This event will be from
Registration is required to play. Visit sheltonlibrarysystem.org or call 203-924-1580 or 203-926-0111 to register for the program.
History center hosts classic car show
The event will be held at the center's property,
Rotary Flags for Heroes seeking flag sponsors
The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Flags for Heroes will fly flags again on the Shelton Riverwalk, and for the first time, also on the Derby Green.
The Flags for Heroes will be presented from
Heroes may be veterans, current service members, first responders, public safety officials, teachers, coaches, essential workers, or family members. Heroes may also be single moms or dads, special grandparents, and even neighbors.
Last year, more than 200 flags flew at the Shelton Riverwalk.
Individuals and businesses can sponsor one or many flags. Donors can choose to fly the flags at Derby Green or Shelton Riverwalk.
The following sponsorship levels are available: Stars and Stripes Sponsor for
All funds raised by the program go back to the communities through programs, grants and scholarships to
Visit the
For high school students looking for community service hours, contact
DTC dinner to honor Coughlin
The Shelton Democratic Town Committee will be honoring
Coughlin will be presented with the Member Emeritus Award. This will only be the fourth time that an individual has been so honored. The award is given for his many years in support of the
He's also being honored for his service as president of the
His current project is the rebuilding of the Shelton Locks, which he hopes will draw more people downtown.
Anyone interest in attending the event can go to sheltondemocrats.com or contact
AARP Driver Safety Program
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers aged 50 and older, the course is open to everyone.
The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle safer in today's increasingly challenging driving environment and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time.
The course covers a variety of topics, including maintaining proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.
Participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.
The cost is
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Author
Her latest book features first-hand accounts by the survivors of the
Ivanoff, a former
In 2016 Ivanoff was honored by the
To register for the program, call the
The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in
"We were delighted to be chosen as the recipient of this program for June," said
For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com.
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