OLD LYME—On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., Duck River Garden Club hosts a program titled, The Miniature World of Terraria. The event will be held at Old Lyme Memorial Hall, 52 Lyme St., Old Lyme and all are welcome. Dive into the fascinating world of terrariums with certified therapeutic horticulturist Jeff Eleveld, This session will explore the history, science, and art of … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Hosts Program on Miniature Terrariums Tomorrow in Old Lyme
Lyme Art Association’s ‘Palate to Palette’ Fundraiser is Thursday, A Few Tickets Still Available
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts its signature fundraiser, Palate to Palette, on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at its galleries in Old Lyme. This fun event features fine food from top regional restaurants and caterers, live music by The Shoreline Jazz Duo, and a silent auction of new artwork specially created by LAA member artists – plus three mystery … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association’s ‘Palate to Palette’ Fundraiser is Thursday, A Few Tickets Still Available
Hadlyme Hall Hosts Fundraiser with Steve Dedman Singing, ‘Songs From Hadlyme’, Friday
HADLYME—On Friday, Oct. 18, Hadlyme’s favorite showman returns to Hadlyme Public Hall for a fundraiser for the Hall. Join Steve Dedman for an intimate, cabaret-style concert sharing an evening of his songs and the stories behind the songs with his friends from Hadlyme and beyond. The music will happen between 7 and 9 p.m. Admission is $20 per person for … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Hall Hosts Fundraiser with Steve Dedman Singing, ‘Songs From Hadlyme’, Friday
See Live Theater Inside Gillette Castle, ‘William and James’ Opens Friday
EAST HADDAM—At the turn of the 19th century, Connecticut resident William Gillette was a giant of international theater. This theatrical legacy will be honored this year when Gillette Castle—his spectacular home upon the banks of the Connecticut River—is the setting for a new play by Connecticut author Gina Tracy. The New England premiere production “William and James – A … [Read more...] about See Live Theater Inside Gillette Castle, ‘William and James’ Opens Friday
Lyme Volunteer Fair to be Held, Sunday
Nearly 30 Town Nonprofits, Boards, Commissions To Be on Hand Seeking Volunteers LYME, CT – On Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., Lyme Public Library, the Lyme Democratic Town Committee and the Lyme Republican TownCommittee will hold a Volunteer Fair that provides the opportunity for local residents to meet with nearly 30 different Lyme-affiliated organizations, boards and … [Read more...] about Lyme Volunteer Fair to be Held, Sunday
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Launches Second Annual Sponsor a Row Campaign
OLD LYME—The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off on Oct. 1, 2024. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses who sponsored the garden this season. This year volunteers donated more than 1100 hours, gave more than 4700 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a hoop house, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Launches Second Annual Sponsor a Row Campaign
Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
OLD LYME—Connecticut resident and Pfizer alumna, Alka Shrikhande, says, “When my mom, a beautiful and loving woman, lost her battle against breast cancer in 2006, the question I asked myself was, whether she would still be alive if the cancer had been detected earlier with yearly mammograms?” In 2008, Shrikhande established Maina Foundation, a nonprofit based in Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
The Police Officers Association of Connecticut has endorsed State Senator Norm Needleman for another term in the Connecticut State Senate. As the First Selectman of Essex, Sen. Needleman works directly with police and first responders in his community. As a State Senator, he has taken steps to engage with local police departments, assist them where and … [Read more...] about Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
‘Planned Parenthood’, ‘Reproductive Equity’ Endorse Wisialowski for 23rd District
LYME/OLD LYME/OLD SAYBROOK/ - Leading reproductive rights organizations Planned Parenthood of Connecticut and Reproductive Equity Now have both endorsed Jane Wisialowski in her campaign for 23rd District State Representative (Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Old Lyme, and Lyme). These endorsements highlight Wisialowski’s commitment to reproductive rights and … [Read more...] about ‘Planned Parenthood’, ‘Reproductive Equity’ Endorse Wisialowski for 23rd District
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Matt Haig has written some wonderful books. I recommend The Midnight Library especially and I was pleasantly surprised to find something new in The Life Impossible. Many authors embrace a certain vein but Matt Haig takes a step further with each new book.Seventy-two-year-old Grace Winters is ready to call it a day. She is a retired, widowed math teacher mourning the death … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Project Costs for Three of Four Schools Now $119K Under Budget OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Board of Education has today given an update on the progress of the PK-8 Building Project for which voters approved $57,555,000 in November 2022. The project itself is, more accurately, two different projects as they are being supported by two different state grant … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Awarded Michael’s Cup for Sportsmanship for Sixth Consecutive Year
OLD LYME—UPDATED 10/10 WITH COMMENTS FROM LOL SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. On Monday, Oct. 7, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) will be recognized as a recipient of the 2023-24 Michaels Jewelers Achievement Cup Award during the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference's (CIAC) 18th Annual Sportsmanship Conference. Announcing the award in a press release, the (CIAC) … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Awarded Michael’s Cup for Sportsmanship for Sixth Consecutive Year
Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Hosts Fundraising Dinner-Dance, Oct. 26; Tickets On Sale Now
OLD LYME — The Lyme-Old Lyme Veterans of Foreign Wars (LOLVFW) Post 1467 has announced that its annual dinner-dance fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Rd. in Old Lyme. All are welcome. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a full buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., which will include pre-dinner appetizers. Enjoy music, Silent … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Hosts Fundraising Dinner-Dance, Oct. 26; Tickets On Sale Now
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Lyme, 15 More CT Towns
State Mosquito Management Program Warns CT Residents of Continuing Risk of EEE NEW HAVEN – In a press release dated Oct. 4, the State Mosquito Management Program reported that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)-infected mosquitoes had been reported in Lyme and 15 other Connecticut towns. The other towns in the state where EEE-infected mosquitoes have been found are … [Read more...] about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Lyme, 15 More CT Towns
LYSB, Old Lyme Town Hall Hold Halloween Candy Drive for Lyme Street ‘Trick or Treating’
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and Old Lyme Town Hall are again collecting donations of Halloween candy for their neighbors in the Old Lyme Village. For years, children and families have enjoyed the tradition of trick or treating on Lyme Street and surrounding streets. In recent years, more than 750 children went door-to-door in the village area. If your … [Read more...] about LYSB, Old Lyme Town Hall Hold Halloween Candy Drive for Lyme Street ‘Trick or Treating’