This Sunday, Oct. 9, The Maina Foundation is hosting a three-mile-walk in Rocky Neck State Park to raise funds for its critical work increasing breast cancer awareness and promoting early detection to women in need of financial assistance. By working at a grass roots level, the foundation devotes the majority of the funds raised to hospitals and clinics for furthering the cause … [Read more...] about Walk Today to Raise Awareness, Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Developing Countries
League of Women Voters of Southeastern CT Hosts Voter Registration Session Today at Coffee’s
Make your voice heard! Register to vote Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coffee’s Country Market, 169 Boston Post Rd, Old Lyme. Bring your driver’s license or the last four digits of your social security number. You must be a citizen of the U.S. and 18-years-old by Nov. 8 to register. The League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut is a non-partisan … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters of Southeastern CT Hosts Voter Registration Session Today at Coffee’s
Acclaimed Local Author Benn Reads From His Latest Novel at Lyme Library Today
Lyme Library will host a Book Reading and Signing by James R. Benn for his most recent novel, "Blue Madonna," this Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. Call 860-434-2272 to register or email [email protected] Benn will read from and sign copies of his 11th Billy Boyle mystery, Blue Madonna, the plot of which which Kirkus Review describes in the following way, “Sentenced to … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Local Author Benn Reads From His Latest Novel at Lyme Library Today
Artist Jan Dilenschneider Featured in Exhibition at Lyme Academy
Artist Jan Dilenschneider, just back to the U.S. from acclaimed exhibitions in Paris and Monaco, will exhibit upwards of 20 recent works in a major exhibition in the Sill House galleries on the Old Lyme campus of Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven. The exhibition, “The 4th Dimension,” will open on Friday, Oct. 7, with a reception with the artist … [Read more...] about Artist Jan Dilenschneider Featured in Exhibition at Lyme Academy
Nancy Larson Foundation Opens Applications for 2016 Education Scholarships
The Nancy Larson Foundation is currently accepting applications from college upperclassmen and graduate students preparing to be elementary school teachers. The Nancy Larson Foundation, which is headquartered in Old Lyme, is dedicated to helping promising students majoring in elementary education. Since … [Read more...] about Nancy Larson Foundation Opens Applications for 2016 Education Scholarships
Buy a Pie! Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2017 Parents Host Safe Grad Pie Sale
Parents of theLyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2017 are now taking orders for fresh pies, tea breads and cookie dough from Bishop's Orchards in Guilford, Connecticut. Deadline for orders is Nov. 8 for Nov. 18 delivery — just in time for the holidays! Check out the Safe Grad website which has a link to the order form. There is a great tradition in Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Buy a Pie! Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2017 Parents Host Safe Grad Pie Sale
Old Lyme Registrars Hold Voter Registration Session Today
The Old Lyme Registrars of Voters, Sylvia Peterson (D) and Don Tapper (R), will hold a Voter Registration Session Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. in their office at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. The purpose of this session will be to complete the Preliminary Registry List for the upcoming Nov. 8 Presidential Election. Normal office hours for the registrars are Monday … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars Hold Voter Registration Session Today
Potapaug Audubon Hosts Program on Horseshoe Crabs in Old Lyme Tomorrow
Potapaug Audubon presents “Horseshoe Crabs, Long Island Sound’s Living Fossils” on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. The guest speaker will be Penny Howell, Senior Biologist with the DEEP. The event is free. All are welcome. For more information, call 860-710-5811. … [Read more...] about Potapaug Audubon Hosts Program on Horseshoe Crabs in Old Lyme Tomorrow
Join a Women’s Leadership Forum at Coast Guard Academy Today, Afternoon Session Free for Students
A forum titled, "Honoring Our Past, Empowering Our Future," is being held today at the Coast Guard Academy in New London. Organized by the Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network and the U.S. Coast Guard Women's Leadership Initiative, the forum is open to all ages and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with events happening throughout the day. Registration for the morning session … [Read more...] about Join a Women’s Leadership Forum at Coast Guard Academy Today, Afternoon Session Free for Students
Old Lyme’s Shelley Gregory Walks for 10th Year in Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk Across SE CT’
On Oct. 1, Shelley Gregory of Old Lyme is walking in the 11th annual Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation's (TBBCF) 'Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut.' Not only is this the 10th year that Shelley will have completed the full 26.2 mile TBBCF walk, but -- on a personal basis -- it is also her 8th year cancer-free! If you would like to contribute to Shelley's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Shelley Gregory Walks for 10th Year in Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk Across SE CT’
Find Bargains Galore Today at Lyme Church Rummage Sale
The First Congregational Church of Lyme, 1 Sterling City Rd., Lyme, is holding its Annual Fall Rummage Sale today, Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Donations will be gratefully accepted from Monday, Sept. 26, to Thursday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 860-434-0220. … [Read more...] about Find Bargains Galore Today at Lyme Church Rummage Sale
‘Children of the Stone/Dal’Ouna Ensemble’ Presents Remarkable Concert in Old Lyme Tonight
The Tree of Life Educational Fund presents a performance by Ranzi Aburedwan and his Arabic-French Dal’Ouna Ensemble in a program of music and book-readings on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. This event is part of the national concert and book tour of Children of the Stone/Dal ‘Ouna, which celebrates Palestinian musician and … [Read more...] about ‘Children of the Stone/Dal’Ouna Ensemble’ Presents Remarkable Concert in Old Lyme Tonight
9 Town Transit Plans Bus Fare Increases; Public Hearing Tonight in Old Saybrook
AREAWIDE -- To help offset a cut in state transit funding, the Estuary Transit District is considering an increase to fare on all 9 Town Transits services. The proposal would see the cash fare on all routes increase from $1.50 to $1.75. Trips on Dial-A-Ride and off-route would increase from $3 to $3.50. Multi-ride tickets and monthly passes will increase to $15.75 and $57, … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Plans Bus Fare Increases; Public Hearing Tonight in Old Saybrook
Old Lyme Residents Approve Additional Funds for Sound View Project by 26 Votes; Joining Ledge Light Health District by Just Three Votes
Tonight Old Lyme voters approved additional funds for the Sound View project by 102 to 74 votes. They also approved the town joining the Ledge Light Health District by just three votes, 82-79. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Approve Additional Funds for Sound View Project by 26 Votes; Joining Ledge Light Health District by Just Three Votes
Essex First Selectman Opposes State Takeover of Local Health Departments, Denounces New Cost to Small Towns; Lyme First Selectman Eno Agrees
The following is a press release from Norm Needleman's campaign office that we received this morning: Today, State Senate candidate and local businessman Norm Needleman spoke out against the yet-to-be-announced state takeover of local health departments. Needleman opposes the top-down, behind-the-scenes process which includes the elimination of local health departments, the … [Read more...] about Essex First Selectman Opposes State Takeover of Local Health Departments, Denounces New Cost to Small Towns; Lyme First Selectman Eno Agrees