OLD LYME — Old Lyme Arts District announces its Midsummer Festival returns on Saturday, July 27. The Lyme Art Association and CT Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center are co-chairing this community event along with committee organizations including the FloGris Museum, Old Lyme Inn, Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, the Town of Old Lyme, the Lyme Academy of Fine … [Read more...] about ‘Locomotion’ Presents Free, Pre-Event Concert This Evening in Old Lyme; Midsummer Festival Takes Place Tomorrow
LYSB’s 5K Midsummer Run/Walk Takes Place Tomorrow, In-Person Registration Available Until Race Time
OLD LYME — Celebrate Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Saturday, July 27, in historic Old Lyme Village with this family-friendly 5K run or walk, or a ‘Kid’s K.’ Registration fees for the 5K (run and walk) are $30 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under). Registration for the “Kids K” fun run is $10. On-site registrations will be accepted up to shortly before races start on … [Read more...] about LYSB’s 5K Midsummer Run/Walk Takes Place Tomorrow, In-Person Registration Available Until Race Time
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Takes Place Tomorrow
OLD LYME — Old Lyme Arts District announces its Midsummer Festival returns on Saturday, July 27. The Lyme Art Association and CT Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center are co-chairing this community event along with committee organizations including the FloGris Museum, Old Lyme Inn, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau, the Town of Old Lyme, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Takes Place Tomorrow
Duck River Garden Club Hosts ‘Jeff The Plant Guy’ at Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME—Duck River Garden Club is sponsoring a talk at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at their table at the Lyme Art Association along with the Lil' Plant Bus being on site. Jeff The Plant Guy, will present "How Not To Kill A Houseplant". He will offer simple ways to keep your houseplants alive and flourishing. Jeff will take questions all the while sharing his depth … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Hosts ‘Jeff The Plant Guy’ at Midsummer Festival
Concert, Fireworks Round Off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Tomorrow Evening
OLD LYME— Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker has confirmed to us via text that the traditional fireworks display hosted by the Town of Old Lyme to round off the Midsummer Festival will take place this year. it is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, July 27, starting around 9:15 p.m. on the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lyme St. campus. A concert by the Old Lyme Town … [Read more...] about Concert, Fireworks Round Off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Tomorrow Evening
Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption
WESTBROOK—Located on Horse Hill Road in Westbrook, Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (VSAWL) is a haven for four-legged friends and those looking to adopt them. At VSAWL both cats and dogs are sheltered and provided with necessary veterinary care and companionship. A dedicated group of staff and volunteers care for the animals’ daily needs as well as maintain the building … [Read more...] about Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption
Death Announced of Thomas “Tom” Grasselli Fowler of Old Lyme, Husband of Elizabeth Traynor Fowler
OLD LYME—Thomas "Tom" Grasselli Fowler was born on April 25, 1958, in Houston, Texas. He died peacefully on July 22, 2024 at his home in Old Lyme, Connecticut with his beloved wife Liz and daughter Mary at his side. ... Tom led the charge to move back to New York and Connecticut in 2018 after two decades in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He delighted in his deep and long-lasting … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas “Tom” Grasselli Fowler of Old Lyme, Husband of Elizabeth Traynor Fowler
Record Results Registered at White Elephant Sale
OLD LYME—We wondered how the rain had impacted this year's White Elephant Sale (WES) and so we asked WES Chairman Bob Davis about the sale results. He said via email, "The 86th White Elephant Sale was another huge success in spite of the torrential rains on Saturday. It was another record sale and the proceeds will go a long way to supporting various charities." He added, … [Read more...] about Record Results Registered at White Elephant Sale
Essex Printing, Old Lyme Fire Department Receive Pinnacle Award in New England Print Contest
OLD LYME—The Print Industry of New England (PINE) announced on May 9, 2024 that Essex Printing and the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) have received the Pinnacle Award in PINE’s New England Regional Awards of Excellence competition. Judged anonymously on its own merit in the soft cover book category with similar printed pieces, the award was for the Old Lyme Fire Department … [Read more...] about Essex Printing, Old Lyme Fire Department Receive Pinnacle Award in New England Print Contest
Next Drop-off Day for Lyme Public Hall’s Annual George House Tag Sale is Aug. 10, Sale Date is Sept. 14
LYME, CT—The George House Tag Sale will be held at the Lyme Public Hall Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature housewares, furniture, tools, jewelry, and unexpected treasures. Proceeds will go toward the maintenance of the historic 1887 Lyme Public Hall, Lyme’s Bacdayan Local History Archives, and programs for the public. Intake for … [Read more...] about Next Drop-off Day for Lyme Public Hall’s Annual George House Tag Sale is Aug. 10, Sale Date is Sept. 14
Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season
Dr. Chris Shepard Appointed to Replace Bruce, Associate Music Director Susan Saltus Also Retiring After 28 years as the Founding Music Director of Con Brio Choral Society, Dr. Stephen Bruce of Groton has announced his retirement, commencing in July 2025. Dr. Bruce has directed the group since the organization’s founding in 1997. Under his baton, Con Brio has grown … [Read more...] about Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season
Death Announced of Roxanne Teguis Pappas, Mother of Althea Caulkins of Old Lyme
DANIELSON, CONN. – Roxanne Teguis Pappas, 92, a longtime resident of Killingly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at Westview Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late George Peter Pappas, and the daughter of the late Nick Peter and Irene (Karapanos) Teguis. Roxanne was born in the former Yugoslavia and came … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roxanne Teguis Pappas, Mother of Althea Caulkins of Old Lyme
Old Lyme Town Band Announces Summer Concert Schedule, Next Performance at Mystic, Tuesday
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Town Band has announced its 2024 Summer Concert schedule. The remaining dates, locations and times are as follows:- Tuesday July 23, 7 p.m. - Mystic River Park Sunday, July 28, 4 p.m.-Old Lyme South Green (inside Christ the King Church in case of inclement weather) Wednesday July 31, 6:30 p.m. - Old Saybrook Town Green Thursday August 15, 7 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Announces Summer Concert Schedule, Next Performance at Mystic, Tuesday
Death Announced of Paul H. Holt of Old Lyme, Longtime Trustee of Florence Griswold Museum
OLD LYME — Paul Francis Hugo Holt died at his home in Old Lyme, CT, on June 18th at age 78. He was the only son of Henry and Clara Holt (née Purslow), born in London, UK in 1946. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Linda; daughters Nicki Brown (George) and Melissa Rowles (Terry), and son Andrew Holt (Mary Grace); and grandchildren Chelsey, Benji, Lily and Hugo … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Paul H. Holt of Old Lyme, Longtime Trustee of Florence Griswold Museum
Looking Back at the Always Extraordinary ‘White Elephant Sale’, 10 Facts You May Not Know About It
OLD LYME—It may have been a little damp but the eagerly-anticipated White Elephant Sale hosted by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme duly opened yesterday on the first strike of the church clock at 9 a.m. It was open again Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, when most items were half-price. Organized by the LBS (Ladies Benevolent Society) of the church, the sale has … [Read more...] about Looking Back at the Always Extraordinary ‘White Elephant Sale’, 10 Facts You May Not Know About It