LYME — Santa is dropping by the Lyme Fire Company’s Hamburg Station Sunday, Dec. 11, from 8 a.m. to11 a.m., for breakfast!
All are welcome to join him.
Make sure your children remember their lists for Santa!
Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, French toast, eggs, fruit, toast, sausage, milk, coffee, and juice.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
Hamburg Fire Station is located at 23 Hamburg Rd.in Lyme.
All Donors Through Dec.15 Receive $10 Amazon.com Gift Card By Email
OLD LYME — On Thursday, Dec. 15, the American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd. from 1 to 6 p.m.
As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red Cross to collect enough blood for patients across the country.
- Travel: According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans plan to travel over the holidays this year, which may negatively impact the blood supply if fewer people come out to donate.
- Seasonal illness: The U.S. is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV, which can decrease the availability of healthy donors.
- Weather: Parts of the country have already seen storms bring several feet of snow this year. Winter weather often leads to hazardous road conditions, canceling blood drives and making it dangerous for donors to venture out to give.
It is important for donors − especially type O blood donors and platelet donors − to give now to ensure hospitals have the blood they need through the end of the year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give blood through Dec.15 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, courtesy of Amazon.
Editor’s Note: i) This article is based on press release from the American Red Cross.
ii) The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
OLD LYME — On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., Amtrak is hosting a Public Informational Session via Zoom to discuss the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project.
The purpose of this meeting is to re-introduce the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project, highlight the environmental aspects of the project, and solicit community feedback.
To join the virtual meeting, click here.
If you are unable to join via Zoom, you may also join by phone at (646) 931-3860 using Webinar ID: 822 6042 2411 and Password: 508462.
The Connecticut River Bridge, first built in 1907, is located on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between the towns of Old Saybrook and Old Lyme and is used by Amtrak, CTRail’s Shore Line East, and freight trains.
The project will involve building a two-track, electrified, and resilient movable bridge structure equipped with new track, signal, catenary, power, communication, controls and security features.
The new bridge will improve the bridge’s functionality and serviceability to a useful life of 150 years, a far greater period than the current bridge’s 100-year useful life.The bridge replacement will allow for better reliability and decreased delays for travelers due to trains traveling on more modern infrastructure.
Amtrak hired a 3rd Party Consultant to design the new bridge and is in the process of hiring a construction management firm to assist with the construction phase of the project. The design is currently at 90 percent design level and working toward a 100 percent design to be submitted in the near future. An Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Design has been completed to date with a NEPA Reevaluation currently being performed.
Amtrak is also in the process of coordinating with both state and federal agencies to obtain several environmental permits needed for the project based on both temporary and permeant disturbances anticipated during construction.
The comment period is open through March 15. Comments can be submitted via e-mail to nec@amtrak.com, by phone to (844) 891-7879 or by USPS mail to:
Office of Community Engagement c/o Danielle Hunter
Amtrak (Re: Conn River Bridge)
2955 Market St., 3N-153
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Visit this link for more information about Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor project.
Visit this link to view the brochure produced by Amtrak about the bridge replacement project.
Editor’s Notes: This article is based on information posted on the Amtrak website at this link.
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts Indoor Mini-Golf at the Library.
Join others at the library for a fun-filled day as you play your way through the Library’s temporary indoor mini-golf course.
10am – 4pm: All Ages, 18-Hole Open Play
$5 per person.
Cash only at the door or purchase with a credit card using the button at this link.
7:30-9:30pm: 21+ Only, 18-Hole Open Play
$10 per person.
Ticket price includes mini-golf, one free drink ticket, and access to the dessert bar. Additional drinks may be purchased at a cash only bar. Tickets require advanced purchase using the button at this link or by visiting the main desk in the Library.
SPONSOR A HOLE!
Starting at $125, sponsoring a hole is a wonderful way to celebrate a special person, occasion, or interest in your life. All sponsors will receive early access on Friday night (Feb. 17, 5-7pm) to personalize and decorate their green. Complete details can be found on our sponsorship flyer. Sign up using the button at this link.
Purchase a ticket or become a sponsor. All proceeds from the event benefit the Library.
The library is located at 2 Library Ln. in Old Lyme.
More details are available at OldLymeLibrary.org
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts Indoor Mini-Golf at the Library.
Join others at the library for a fun-filled day as you play your way through the Library’s temporary indoor mini-golf course.
10am – 4pm: All Ages, 18-Hole Open Play
$5 per person.
Cash only at the door or purchase with a credit card using the button at this link.
7:30-9:30pm: 21+ Only, 18-Hole Open Play
$10 per person.
Ticket price includes mini-golf, one free drink ticket, and access to the dessert bar. Additional drinks may be purchased at a cash only bar. Tickets require advanced purchase using the button at this link or by visiting the main desk in the Library.
SPONSOR A HOLE!
Starting at $125, sponsoring a hole is a wonderful way to celebrate a special person, occasion, or interest in your life. All sponsors will receive early access on Friday night (Feb. 17, 5-7pm) to personalize and decorate their green. Complete details can be found on our sponsorship flyer. Sign up using the button at this link.
Purchase a ticket or become a sponsor. All proceeds from the event benefit the Library.
The library is located at 2 Library Ln. in Old Lyme.
More details are available at OldLymeLibrary.org
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Feb. 25, the New London Currach Rowers will display their currach during their Celebration of Irish Music at the 40 Thieves Irish Pub at 171 Bridge St. in Groton They will also host the versatile members of local band, Bards of Gungywamp.
All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Irish cultural sport of currach rowing.
In addition, members of the Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy will perform jigs and reels in their colorful, traditional Irish dance costumes.
The Currach Rowers will display the currach both at The Garde Performing Arts Center for the March performance of the High Kings and at local Irish parades.
Maureen Plumleigh of Old Lyme is the president of the New London Currach Rowers. She notes, “The currach (Kurr-ik) is an ancient Irish boat that is both sea-going and a river craft. It was used for fishing, ferrying visitors to the islands, and transporting goods and livestock. There is a rich history of the sea-going currach that tells the story of the dangerous lives of Ireland’s fishing communities.”
Today, the currachs are used for tourism and leisure purposes and currach racing has become a popular sport across Ireland, the United States, and parts of Europe.
The local Regatta will be held Saturday July 29 in New London.
Anyone interested in rowing in this ancient Irish boat for recreation or competition is encouraged to contact the team at row.currach.nl@gmail.com in order to receive information about the next Learn to Row Irish event.