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Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Autumn Ramble Through Duck River Cemetery, Saturday

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OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m., the Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc. offers an An Autumn Ramble through the Duck River Cemetery presented by authors and local historians Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearson  Saturday, Admission is free, but the event is limited to 20 attendees Registration required at [email protected]. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Autumn Ramble Through Duck River Cemetery, Saturday

Tonight, Lyme Fire Co. Hosts Fundraising Steak Dinner; All Welcome

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LYME -- On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Lyme Fire Company hosts its annual steak dinner in the Town of Lyme's fire station in Hamburg. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, the popular event returns and will again bring the community together. A spokesperson from the Fire Company says, "We look forward to hosting you, enjoying each other's company … [Read more...] about Tonight, Lyme Fire Co. Hosts Fundraising Steak Dinner; All Welcome

‘Step Up New London’ Hosts Relaunch Block Party, Today

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NEW LONDON, CT: Although autumn begins in September, the real fall fun begins in October. Step Up New London (SUNL) has a variety of events planned for this month starting with their Relaunch Block Party tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Williams Park in New London, The Relaunch Block Party is a family-friendly event with vendors, food, activities, and music. The … [Read more...] about ‘Step Up New London’ Hosts Relaunch Block Party, Today

Learn to Row an Irish Currach in Old Lyme Today; All Welcome, Free Event

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OLD LYME -- Learn to row Irish ... remember, you don’t need to be Irish to row Irish! Readers are invited to try out the ancient art of Irish Currach Rowing, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hain’s Park, Rte. 1/Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Send an email to reserve your time: 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 a.m., 12:00 or 12:30 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Learn to Row an Irish Currach in Old Lyme Today; All Welcome, Free Event

Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy

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OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts invites community members to a Tea & Talk with Judy Cotton as she shares her first book Swimming Home: A Memoir.  This free event will take place at de Gerenday's Fine Art Materials and Curiosities located on the campus of the Academy at 84 Lyme St. (South Entrance) in Old Lyme. Cotton will read … [Read more...] about Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy

Death Announced of Henry (Hank) Joseph Galasso, Long-standing Member of Lyme Land Trust

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Henry Joseph Galasso (Hank), 82, of Old Saybrook, CT, passed away Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Care ... Hank was predeceased by his wife, Irene Galasso, to whom he was married for 31 years ... He was a long-standing member of the Lyme Land Trust ... Hank leaves behind his ... daughter Deborah Galasso, her husband Jeff Scheckwitz, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry (Hank) Joseph Galasso, Long-standing Member of Lyme Land Trust

See Double Comedy Bill by Salt Marsh Opera at ‘The Kate,’ Tomorrow

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OLD SAYBROOK -- On Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m., Salt Marsh Opera presents a double bill at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center -- 'The Kate' -- in Old Saybrook. It is all about family dynamics in Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini and Trial by Jury by Gilbert & Sullivan. These one-act comedies by two of opera's most famous composers … [Read more...] about See Double Comedy Bill by Salt Marsh Opera at ‘The Kate,’ Tomorrow

This Evening, Lyme Academy Presents Free Lecture on ‘Can We Control Art or Does Art Control Us?’

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OLD LYME -- This evening at 5 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents a Friday Night Lecture by Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, aka @jerrygogosian, titled, "Can We Control Art or Does Art Control Us?" The event will be moderated by Dr. Emily M. Weeks, Principal Art Historian at the Academy, and is free and open to the public. Friday Night Lectures are made possible through the … [Read more...] about This Evening, Lyme Academy Presents Free Lecture on ‘Can We Control Art or Does Art Control Us?’

Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally

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LYME -- Donate your time for a better Lyme! The Lyme Volunteer Fair will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library. More than 30 Lyme-affiliated nonprofits, associations, boards and commissions will be on hand with opportunities for local residents to volunteer and be of service to our town. Cider and cider donuts will be served. … [Read more...] about Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally

Official Obituary for Our Much Loved Food Writer, Lee White; Formerly of Old Lyme

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GROTON -- Lee A. White, born Rosalie May Aronson, longtime food columnist and restaurant reviewer for The Day and The Bulletin, food columnist for many years for LymeLine.com, and a former member of the Groton Board of Education, died on Saturday, Sept. 24, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was 79. Lee was known for the hundreds of food columns she wrote for the … [Read more...] about Official Obituary for Our Much Loved Food Writer, Lee White; Formerly of Old Lyme

Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- The third and final meeting to be held the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education about their proposed $57.6 million Renovation/Building plan will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Mile Creek School. All are welcome. The plan is the subject of referendum to be held Nov. 8, in Lyme and Old Lyme. The ballot question will read as follows and offer the … [Read more...] about Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme

Old Lyme’s PGN Library Presents Talk on History, Current Status of American Chestnut Tree, Wednesday

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OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m., the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will host a presentation on the history and current status of the American Chestnut and ongoing efforts to restore this iconic species to its native forests.   Jack Swatt and Jack Ostroff, who are respectively president and treasurer of the CT Chapter of the American Chestnut … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Presents Talk on History, Current Status of American Chestnut Tree, Wednesday

Death Announced of Kathy Feakins of Old Lyme; National Leader in Advertising, Marketing Community; Service Oct. 21 in OL

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OLD LYME -- Kathy Feakins of Old Lyme passed away Sept. 2, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born Aug. 17, 1946, in New York City to Paul and Jane Feakins ... Kathy spent her formative career years at Ogilvy & Mather where she rose to Senior Vice President and director of planning and was a member on the Ogilvy New York Operating Board ... She was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathy Feakins of Old Lyme; National Leader in Advertising, Marketing Community; Service Oct. 21 in OL

Death Announced of Sandra ‘Sandy’ Auerbach of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher

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OLD LYME -- Sandra " Sandy" Auerbach, 78, passed away Sept. 8, 2022, at her home in Old Lyme. Her loving and devoted wife Caroll Lebon was by her side. A private family memorial was held Sept. 17, 2022. Sandy was born June 23, 1944, in Chelsea, Mass., to Joseph and Ethel Goldman, and later moved to Medford, Mass. ... She was a highly regarded and beloved elementary … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Sandra ‘Sandy’ Auerbach of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher