Community Corner
April 7: Spring Weather, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Hometown Hero
It's beginning to look a lot like Spring time, everywhere you go! (Sung to the tune of the Christmas song)
- And of course, it wouldn't be Spring if we didn't have a constant change from sunny skies to rainy days. Such is the season! The National Weather Service reports that today there is a chance of rain, mainly before noon. Skies will be cloudy and the temperature could reach a high of 52 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. At night, it looks like drizzles may subside, as partly cloudy skies, with a low around 35 is expected.
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued a statement saying: "Unlike the victims of other crimes, sexual assault survivors may feel shame or embarrassment that may prevent them from seeking the help, treatment and services they need and deserve. It is incumbent upon all of us to ensure that survivors find protection and justice under the law, and that advocates have the resources they need to provide the care and support to victims and their loved ones." If you or something you know is or has been suffering from sexual assault, there are many resources available to help break the cycle and work towards recovery. You can contact Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. The have a 24-hour toll free hotline and all services are free and confidential.
- Home Instead Senior Care Services in Trumbull has named Nina Rivera of Shelton as its February CAREGiver of the month, according to the CT Post. Rivera has been a CAREGiver with Home Instead sinceAugust 2009. She is one of the staff members who are part of the franchise that servessenior and the families in 33 towns throughout northern Fairfield, southern Litchfield and northwest New Haven Counties. Congratulations on this honor, Nina, and many thanks for your dedication to the community.
- will host an event this coming Saturday, April 9 from 2:30 - 5 p.m. It is called "Soulshine: Meet the Author, Mike Wood; Author of 'Alchemy'." The event's Facebook page boasts a good time: "Come and support local author, Mike Wood. Buy a copy of 'Alchemy,' enjoy a book chat with a Q&A, and prepare yourself for some 80's trivia and maybe even some karaoke. We like to spice it up."
- Today is National No Housework Day, in other words, a very valid excuse for my to not clean my cluttered office! If you're lookig for a maid service to pick up the slack so you can celebrate this awesome concept of a day, get in contact with the Maid Brigade, which has an office at 111 New Haven Avenue in Derby. Call them at (203) 735-9988 for an estimate.
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