Tuesday, Aug. 23: An Artful Affair, Business Networking Session

• Hope you enjoyed yesterday's not-too-hot, not stormy anymore weather. Looks like we'll stick with that trend today. The National Weather Service reports that Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. At night, mostly clears skies with a low around 58. But watch out as the week progresses! More rain is predicted for Thursday and Friday.

• Shelton Alliance BNI (Business Networking International) is hosting an open house on Thursday, September 1 from 5 -7 p.m. atBusiness people who want to grow their business through warm referrals are invited to attend.  Membership is not restricted by town but is open to all locations. For more information about this free member recruitment event, visit BNICT.com (Shelton) or call 203-331-3302.

• An Artful Affair is in the final planning stages and you are needed. Join The Valley Arts Council, The Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley and Spector Furniture and Home Décor in this creative fund raising event to benefit The Valley Arts Council and The Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

• An Artful Affair will take place on Friday, October 14th, 5pm-9pm. The location is the Spector Furniture’s spacious showroom located at 385 Main Street, Ansonia, CT.

• Any artist in the Valley area who would like to display their work in this juried fund raising event please contact Steve DiRienzo of The Valley Arts Council at 203-516-0822. (Space is limited)

• Donations in any amount will be gladly accepted. Please make checks payable to The Valley Arts Council and mail them to The Valley Arts Council, 37 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418 – Attention An Artful Affair.

• Financial Sponsors and raffle donations also being sought. Please contact Robin for more information. 203-734-2525

• The Board of Aldermen Finance Committee is meeting at  room 104 at 6:00 p.m. And agenda has not been posted on the city's website as of yet.

• Happy Birthday to Shelton native and my personal old friend, Justin Cuomo, who turns 26-years-old today! Justin shares a birthday with basketball star Kobe Bryant, Julian Casablancas of the rock band The Strokes, and famous dancer Gene Kelly.