OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, the Ladies Benevolent Society of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme hosts a 'Two-in-One' Holiday Sale, which combines unique and unusual gifts with Elephants in Winter items. The former include: Haitian Arts & Crafts Palestinian Olive Oils & Soaps Lakota Jewelry & Crafts Handmade items from “Ladies Who … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Hosts ‘Elephants in Winter Two-in-One’ Holiday Sale Tomorrow
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Old Lyme Historical Society Holds Holiday Book Sales Saturdays in December
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) will hold Holiday Book Sales from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. 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 2023 calendar will also be on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Holds Holiday Book Sales Saturdays in December
Musical Masterworks Premiers Two New Musicians Tomorrow; Free Community Concerts, Dec. 17 & 18
OLD LYME -- On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, Musical Masterworks presents the second concert weekend of its 32nd Season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with violinist Tessa Lark as Artistic Director. Saturday's concert starts at 5 p.m. and Sunday's at 3 p.m. The program includes Gamba Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027 (arr. for violin, cello and bass) by … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Premiers Two New Musicians Tomorrow; Free Community Concerts, Dec. 17 & 18
Lyme Fire Company Hosts ‘Breakfast With Santa,’ Dec. 11
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 … [Read more...] about Lyme Fire Company Hosts ‘Breakfast With Santa,’ Dec. 11
Old Lyme’s Recycling Committee Hosts ‘Thank You Reception & Info Fair,’ Dec. 8; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., Old Lyme's Recycling Committee is hosting a Thank You Reception and Information Fair in the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Community Room. The committee invites the community to join them in thanking the TREX Challenge volunteers. These are Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) parents as well as community volunteers, who haul the plastic bags … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Recycling Committee Hosts ‘Thank You Reception & Info Fair,’ Dec. 8; All Welcome
Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- This Friday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to join a group of "Members with Cameras" from the Lymes' Senior Center when they host an Opening Reception for a show of their photographs. The show will be held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. These folks have been learning techniques related to expanding and enhancing the … [Read more...] about Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme
Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis on Sunday
MILFORD -- On Tuesday night, flouting all predictions and pulling off a major upset, the football co-op of Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-1), seeded sixth, defeated the No. 3 seeds Foran 26-13 at the Vito DeVito Sports Complex in Milford. Jake Rand, who attends Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Nick Cox of Old Lyme, who attends Valley Regional HS, were major contributors to … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis on Sunday
Hadlyme Public Hall Hosts Potluck Dinner, Holiday Music Event, Dec. 10
HADLYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 10, join a Potluck Dinner and Holiday Music Event co-sponsored with the North School and the Hadlyme Hall Garden Club.Bring your favorite main course or sides, and folks at the Hall will take care of the desserts. This event is BYOB. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. Then holiday music by John Brown and the Backporch Pickers kicks off at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Public Hall Hosts Potluck Dinner, Holiday Music Event, Dec. 10
Old Lyme Town Band to Give Two Winter Concerts, Dec. 11 & 14
OLD LYME / OLD SAYBROOK — The Old Lyme Town Band (OLTB) under the direction of Richard Chiappetta, will perform two holiday concerts this season. The first is on Sunday, Dec.11, at 2 p.m. when the band will perform at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd. in Old Lyme. Admission is free. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., the band will perform at The Kate, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band to Give Two Winter Concerts, Dec. 11 & 14
LYSB Hosts 31 Holiday Parties, Sunday
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Sunday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) hosts the perennially popular LYSB Holiday Parties. Throughout Lyme and Old Lyme, neighbors will gather to begin their holiday season while raising funds for Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau. In its 26th year, the Holiday Parties tradition continues with 31 parties to be held this coming … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts 31 Holiday Parties, Sunday
‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023
OLD LYME -- The Cooley Gallery 's Small Painting Show 2022 is on view at 25 Lyme Street in Old Lyme through Jan. 7, 2023.. Founded in 1981 and located in the heart of historic Old Lyme, The Cooley Gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, and select contemporary … [Read more...] about ‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023
Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme Invites Community to Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, Sunday
OLD LYME -- On Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m., Saint Ann's Episcopal Church in Old Lyme invites the community to join an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. Sung by Saint Ann’s Choir under the direction of organist and choir director Hector Babcock Migliacci, the service will include music by Stanford Scriven, Andrew Carter, Paul Manz, John Rutter, Johannes … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme Invites Community to Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, Sunday
LYSB Hosts Gingerbread House Family Workshop, Saturday
OLD LYME -- This popular Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) tradition is back! On Saturday, Dec. 4, bring your family at 10:30 a.m. to the LYSB building on Lyme St. to make your own Gingerbread Houses with graham crackers, along with plenty of candies and goodies to decorate your creation. Take your house home and leave the mess with LYSB, who will supply all the … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Gingerbread House Family Workshop, Saturday
LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023
OLD LYME -- Deck the Walls, the Lyme Art Association’s seasonally festive exhibition, will be on view starting Nov. 18. The show will feature more than 200 pieces of original artwork. Concurrent shows include Emerging Hope, featuring Aleta Gudelski’s depictions of the quiet beauty of the natural world and seeing light along life’s journey. Also on view are solo shows … [Read more...] about LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023
Lyme Garden Club to Make Sprays, Wreaths for Town Buildings, Cemeteries, Dec. 6; Guests Welcome
LYME -- The Lyme Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting and program on Tuesday, Dec. 6 (9:30 am: Refreshments & Social Time, 10 am Business Meeting, 10:30 am Workshop) at Lyme Fire Company, 213 Hamburg Rd./Rte. 156 in Lyme. Members will make sprays and wreaths that decorate town buildings and cemeteries. Instruction will be provided. Bring greens, decorating … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club to Make Sprays, Wreaths for Town Buildings, Cemeteries, Dec. 6; Guests Welcome