May 26, 2013
Car wash fund-raiser
The Shelton Youth Service Bureau Youth2Youth group hold fund-raiser 9-2 p.m., at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street. This event will help fund scholarships for Youth2Youth members to attend the annual drug free conference this summer.
Auditions
Center Stage Theatre holds for Youth CONNection production of The Drowsy Chaperone, 9-2 p.m. High school and college students up to age 23 are eligible to audition. Information: www.centerstageshelton.com or 203-225-6079. Center Stage is located at 54 Grove Street.
May 28, 2013
Elder law program
An informational session about How Do We Choose — Home, Assisted Living or Nursing Home. Attorney Drazen has earned the distinction of becoming a Certified Elder Law Attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the American Bar Association. Non-members welcome.
Hearing maintenance
Precision Hearing Specialists provide members with free hearing maintenance at the center the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 to noon. This month is May 28. Appointments are necessary, call 203-381-9555 to schedule. Non-members welcome.
Baby Rhyme Time
Infants and non walkers discover nursery rhymes and action songs with their caregivers; followed by open play time.
knit!
Knitters meet to share and support, new folks welcome.
May 29, 2013
AlphaBits
Preschoolers 1-5 and caregivers explore educational games, music and activities to build school readiness; drop-in.
Toddler Movement
Songs, dance, action poems and musical instruments highlight a half hour exploration by preschoolers 2-4 and caregivers.
Toddler Movement
Songs, dance, action poems and musical instruments highlight a half hour for preschoolers 2-4 and caregivers.
Afternoon Knitters
Local knitters, new members welcome; meets in handicapped-accessible ground floor meeting room.
Relay for Life
Meeting from 7-9 p.m. at the community center, 41 Church Street. For more information or to register, visit relayforlife.org/sheltonct.
May 30, 2013
AlphaBits
Preschoolers and caregivers work on learning skills to make them kindergarten ready; drop-in session, siblings welcome.
Storytime for 3s & 4s
Three and four year olds hear stories just for them.
May 31, 2013
Stay & Play
Open play date for preschoolers and caregivers; chat over coffee or tea, juice provided, bring a snack and a friend.
Spanish with Sandra
Children 3-5 years and their caregivers immerse in 30 minutes of Spanish language games, songs and stories; register in advance.
June 1, 2013 – June 2, 2013
Relay for Life
Held at the Riverwalk, June 1-2. Information: m.abenante@yahoo.com or www.relayforlife.org/sheltonct.
Tag & Trunk sale
St. Margaret Mary Church, 380 Long Hill Avenue hosts from 8-2:30 p.m. Tables are $20 for an inside table, or $15 for a parking space to sell from the trunk of your car. Vendors welcome. Call 203-209-2441 for details.
Bottle can/drive
Boy Scouts Troop 55 holds collection 9-1 p.m., at the Huntington Fire Station, 44 Church Street. This bottle/can drive is to raise funds for the troop’s trip to Colorado this summer. For information, call Scout Master Kevin Brown at 203-913-4258 or 203-225-0849.
Canine Lifestyle Class
Holistic health, wellness and more, four Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. at the Valley Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Paws & Kisses Pet Services. Cost: $125 for class; includes canine cookbook. Reservations/information: Mandy at 203-922-2643 or www.pawsandkissestraining.com.
Prom fund-raiser for grown-ups
“Mr. And Mrs.” Masquerade celebration presented by Senior Girl Scout Troop 60053, 7-11 p.m. for parents only, at the First United Methodist Church, 188 Rocky Rest Road. Tickets cost $20, and are available until May 22. For tickets email Andrea Cable at msandiec@yahoo.com, Debra Cassidy at debracassidy@sbcglobal.net or call Cable at 203-513-2036. Benefits 2015 European Trip Fund.
‘Mr. And Mrs.’ prom fund-raiser
Shelton Senior Girl Scout Troop 60053 presents the “Mr. And Mrs.” Masquerade Prom Fundraiser to benefit the Troop’s 2015 European Trip Fund.
The event will be for parents only, at the First United Methodist Church, 188 Rocky Rest Road. Music by 2 Tone Entertainment, and buffet dinner by Cassidy and Bourdeau Catering. Photos and flowers available for purchase at the event. Tickets cost $20, and are available until May 22.
Tickets: Andrea Cable at msandiec@yahoo.com, Debra Cassidy at debracassidy@sbcglobal.net.
June 2, 2013
Therapy Dog International testing
Held by Trap Falls Kennel Club, 10 a.m. to mid-afternoon, outside at Apple Rehab, 5 Lake Road, rain or shine. Pre-register by calling 203-877-6157. Cost for the test is $20.
Tales of old Shelton
Early and noteworthy families discussed at presentation, 1 p.m. at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster Street. Sponsored by the Shelton Historical Society. Refreshments available. The $5 admission benefits the programs of the Shelton History Center. Information: sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or 203-925-1803.
June 3, 2013
Rubber Ducky Club
Sign up beginning Monday, June 3, for a summer reading program geared to children — infant to 36 months. Fill-out a duck marker for your child, get your Rubber Ducky Club Log and get started.
Budding Bookworms
Preschool story time: drop in for music, crafts and more for children 1-5 years.
Budding Bookworms
Preschool story time: drop in for music, crafts and more for children 1-5 years.
Jr. Reading & Math Detectives
Miss Kathi connects math and reading through favorite stories, then offers activities to help build skills like sequencing or “compare and contrast” for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Jr. Reading & Math Detectives
Miss Kathi connects math and reading through favorite stories, then offers activities to help build skills like sequencing or “compare and contrast” for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade.
June 4, 2013
Baby Rhyme Time
Infants and non walkers discover nursery rhymes and action songs with their caregivers; followed by open play time.
KSRC Volunteer Orientation
Teens entering grades 7 and up considering helping with Plumb Memorial Library’s Kids Summer Reading Club need to attend this orientation session-hours completed after school is over for the summer count toward 2014 Shelton High School community service requirements. Call 203-924-9461 with questions or to register.
knit!
Knitters meet to share and support, new folks welcome.
June 5, 2013
Toddler Movement
Songs, dance, action poems and musical instruments highlight a half hour for preschoolers 2-4 and caregivers.
Afternoon Knitters
Local knitters, new members welcome.
June 6, 2013
AlphaBits
Preschoolers and caregivers work on learning skills to make them kindergarten ready; drop-in session, siblings welcome.
Storytime for 3s & 4s
Three and four year olds hear stories.
Ready for Kindergarten?
Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Shelton kindergarten teachers Kim Gugliotti and Kerry Mizak share insights and information with parents whose children start kindergarten this fall; co-sponsored by the Shelton School Readiness Council; refreshments, register at TLBOGART@att.net.
Book talk
The author of the book about the legal battle faced by the Golden Hill tribe in Trumbull will be at the next meeting at the Shelton Reading Circle. The next meeting will be at the Shelton History Center, Friday, June 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
Copies of this book can be obtained at the Huntington Branch Library by calling 203-926-0111 and placing a reserve. Books can be picked up at the main desk.
For further information contact Ellen Kolesk at the Shelton History Center, 203-925–1803.
June 8, 2013
Soupstock
Music and arts festival for the Mary A. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund on the Slab, 10-8 p.m. Music, soup making competition, student art competition, shopping village, kids’ fun zone and more. Information: soupstockfestival.org.
Connecticut Open House Day — Celebration in Shelton
Visitors will be able to tour Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road, 11-3 p.m. Tour six historic structures. Those who complete all activities will earn a surprise. Free and open to the public. Information: 203-925-1803 or www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.
