OLD LYME --On Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, the Larry Fuller Trio performs at 8:30 p.m. at The Side Door at the Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. Fuller is a pianist who, in his formative years, learned his craft on the bandstand. Honing his talents with four giants of jazz — bassist Ray Brown, vocalist Ernestine Anderson, drummerJeff Hamilton, and … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Jazz Piano Artist Larry Fuller Returns to ‘The Side Door’, Tomorrow & Saturday
Con Brio Choral Presents Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Weekend; Sunday Sold Out, Tickets Still Available for Saturday
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m., Con Brio Choral Society celebrates the Christmas season with a holiday concert at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme. An exciting fanfare-like third movement of Randall Stroope’s Hodie will open the performance with plenty of choral and brass highlights. Also on the program are Jan Dismas … [Read more...] about Con Brio Choral Presents Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Weekend; Sunday Sold Out, Tickets Still Available for Saturday
A View From My Porch: Literature for Children & Adolescents for the Intrepid — Part 1
Introduction: In an earlier “View,” I acknowledged the American Library Association’s (ALA) “Banned Books Week” and considered, “lest we forget,” the events in 2023 Old Lyme that made the week especially relevant. — i.e., the ALA reported that public libraries now account for one-half of total book challenges in the United States. (NB: “acknowledged,” not … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: Literature for Children & Adolescents for the Intrepid — Part 1
Old Lyme EDC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate New Milestone for ‘A Behavioral Approach’
OLD LYME — On Nov. 29, the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission celebrated a new milestone for A Behavioral Approach (ABA) with a ribbon-cutting. The Old Lyme business, which provides a range of services to students with autism, is being recommended by the Connecticut Board of Education as an Approved Private Special Education Program (APSEP). The CT Commissioner of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate New Milestone for ‘A Behavioral Approach’
Death Announced of Ret. Col. John William “Bill” Small, Lived in Old Lyme for 25 Retirement Years
ROCKY HILL -- Ret. Col. John William "Bill" Small passed away peacefully at home in Rocky Hill, Nov. 27, 2023, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Bess G. Small; and his sister Patricia Small. He is survived by his daughter Janet Fox (Daniel Fox) ...Bill was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Northampton, Mass., to his parents, John … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ret. Col. John William “Bill” Small, Lived in Old Lyme for 25 Retirement Years
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 1 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Peighton Andrews, Beatrice Barnett, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Nicholas Cheesman, Sophia Cheung, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme Artisan’s Guild Hosts ‘Winter Market’ at Lilywork Tile Studio, Saturday
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 9, Lyme Artisan's Guild hosts a Winter Market at Lilywork Tile Studio, 56 Lyme St. Old Lyme from 4 to 7 p.m. Find a selection of handcrafted items from more than 10 local artists and artisans. Items for sale include pottery, textiles, ornaments, woodwork, jewelry and more. All are welcome. … [Read more...] about Lyme Artisan’s Guild Hosts ‘Winter Market’ at Lilywork Tile Studio, Saturday
Shop the ‘Partnership Holiday Sale’ at Old Lyme Church This Weekend; Features Haitian Art, Oils & Soaps, Tribal Crafts, Stitched/Knitted Goods
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec.10, the Partnership Committees of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will hold their third annual Holiday Sale in the Fellowship Hall at 2 Ferry Rd. in Old Lyme. Opening hours for the sale on Saturday are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. All are welcome and there is no charge for … [Read more...] about Shop the ‘Partnership Holiday Sale’ at Old Lyme Church This Weekend; Features Haitian Art, Oils & Soaps, Tribal Crafts, Stitched/Knitted Goods
Lyme Academy Hosts Holiday Enchantment & Tree Lighting, Saturday; All Welcome
OLD LYME --On Saturday, Dec. 9, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts welcomes the community to its 3rd Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting. Adults and children are invited to gather on the Academy’s Old Lyme campus on Lyme Street from 3 to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of festive outdoor and indoor activities. These will include art demonstrations, music by the Old Lyme Town … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Hosts Holiday Enchantment & Tree Lighting, Saturday; All Welcome
Old Lyme Town Band Presents a Winter Concert at ‘The Kate’, Dec. 13
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Town Band presents two holiday concerts this year. The first is on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Christ The King Church. Refreshments will be offered following the concert. The second is on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook. Tickets for this concert are $10.00 and available at this … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Presents a Winter Concert at ‘The Kate’, Dec. 13
Old Lyme Historical Society Holds Holiday Book Sales, Saturdays in December
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHS) is holding Holiday Book Sales from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Each sale will be held in front of the Old Lyme Post Office on Halls Road weather permitting. Come by and browse OLHS books, tea towels, and note cards. Copies of the OLHS Then & Now 2024 calendar will also be on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Holds Holiday Book Sales, Saturdays in December
Letter to the Editor: New Refugee Family Arrives in Old Lyme, Babysitters & Drivers Needed—Can You Help?
Editor's Note: This refugee family arrived safely in Old Lyme Thursday night. To the Editor: Our community has time and again displayed its generosity in time, funds and even housing as we continue our mission to help families, who have escaped danger, find safety in Connecticut. The Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee once again needs your help as it welcomes … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: New Refugee Family Arrives in Old Lyme, Babysitters & Drivers Needed—Can You Help?
G. Fox & Co.—A Trip Down Memory Lane
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome back Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme, who writes an occasional column for LymeLine. She says in the covering note she sent with the article, "It's that time of year when we start dreaming of Christmases like the ones we used to know. For those of us who grew up in the greater Hartford area, our memories include visions of G. Fox & … [Read more...] about G. Fox & Co.—A Trip Down Memory Lane
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 Honors Four Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor in OL
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Dec. 2, Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 will celebrate four Eagle Scouts, who earned their Eagle rank during the 2022-2023 year. The Eagle Scout recipients are Jedidiah Arico, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, and Braden Miller. Local attorney Vicki Lanier is the mom of twins John and Zachary Eicholz. The scouts will be celebrated this coming … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 Honors Four Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor in OL
A View From My Porch: Reflections on the Election
At long last, I am devoting this “View” to a few thoughts and observations on Old Lyme’s November 7th municipal election, which included a recount; aka “recanvass,” for positions whose margins were less than 20 votes; — required in CT unless the losing candidate waives the recount. The recount, which was held on Monday, Nov. 13th, did not change any elected positions, though … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: Reflections on the Election