LYME/OLD LYME -- Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore’s (LVVS) mission is to teach residents of the Shoreline area to read, write and speak English and thus improve their work and life skills for themselves, their families, their employers and their community. In addition to Lyme and Old Lyme, Literacy Volunteers serve the towns of Clinton, Chester, Deep River, Essex, Guilford, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed to Help Valley Shore Residents with English Language Skills
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Old Lyme’s Visiting Nurse Veselka Retires After 47-Year-Career
OLD LYME -- Horns were honking at the Lymes' Senior Center as Town Nurse Karen Veselka arrived there July 22 for her last day at work. After 47 years of nursing, Veselka is retiring and moving away. Her small drive-through parade was followed by a socially-distanced outdoor farewell. The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association knows how lucky they were to have had Veselka. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Visiting Nurse Veselka Retires After 47-Year-Career
Job Opportunity: ‘Estuary’ Magazine Seeks Part-Time Assistant Editor/Publisher
Editor's Note: This is a paid advertisement. Estuary Magazine, a quarterly print and online publication about "life of the Connecticut River," is looking for a part-time assistant editor/publisher, with both publishing and editing duties. The position involves a commitment of time consistent with the pay, which is to be mutually agreed-upon. The successful applicant will … [Read more...] about Job Opportunity: ‘Estuary’ Magazine Seeks Part-Time Assistant Editor/Publisher
State Rep. Carney Names Two Old Lyme Residents ‘Local Heroes;’ Datum, Seidner to Receive Official Citations
OLD LYME -- When State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) put out a call for nominations of local heroes who have gone and continue to go above and beyond for others during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michelle Noehren submitted the names of Old Lyme's Social Services Coordinator Jennifer Datum and Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) Executive Director Mary Seidner. Carney has … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Names Two Old Lyme Residents ‘Local Heroes;’ Datum, Seidner to Receive Official Citations
Free Lunches Available for Pick-up Behind LYSB, Tuesdays & Thursdays
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) is launching the community's first Summer Lunch Program for families who have been negatively impacted financially by COVID-19, or qualify for the SNAP or Free/Reduced Lunch Programs. Funded by private donations, the Summer Lunch Program is organized by LYSB in partnership with the Social Services Departments from the … [Read more...] about Free Lunches Available for Pick-up Behind LYSB, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center to Reopen Aug. 3, Reservations Open Now for Short-term or Full Year
OLD LYME -- "I am thrilled it's opening its doors again," says Marie Ryan in a recent email to LymeLine referring to the reopening of the Old Lyme Children's Learning Center (OLCLC) on Monday, Aug. 3. An OLCLC Board member for more than 10 years, Ryan noted that the Center at 57 Lyme St. in Old Lyme is now accepting applications in all programs now for the 2020-2021 school … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center to Reopen Aug. 3, Reservations Open Now for Short-term or Full Year
Old Lyme Selectmen Vote to Cancel Midsummer Fireworks Slated for July 25
OLD LYME -- At an Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting held Tuesday, July 14, the selectmen voted by a 2-1 majority to cancel the fireworks display, which they had previously approved to be held on Saturday, July 25. Griswold told LymeLine by phone Thursday morning that plans were in progress to hold the fireworks --"the school was on board," and, "we had got the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Vote to Cancel Midsummer Fireworks Slated for July 25
Lyme Church Offers “Hate Has No Home Here” Yard Signs for Sale
LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Lyme is partnering with Hate Has No Home Here to sell yard signs to members of the community. The signs show the message in a number of languages. Lyme First Congregational Pastor Susan Olson notes, "While we're a church, the movement is not related to a religion or political party--everyone can participate." Asked why the church … [Read more...] about Lyme Church Offers “Hate Has No Home Here” Yard Signs for Sale
Two Ministers – Jack Madry of New London, David Good of Old Lyme – to Speak at Old Saybrook March for Justice This Evening
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME — The Old Saybrook March for Justice is an inclusive and welcoming coalition of friends and neighbors, who care deeply about basic human rights. The group gathers each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in front of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook — the Kate — where they listen to speakers and then, immediately following the … [Read more...] about Two Ministers – Jack Madry of New London, David Good of Old Lyme – to Speak at Old Saybrook March for Justice This Evening
A New Independence Day Parade Tradition Starts on Rogers Lake
OLD LYME -- Undoubtedly disappointed that both the Sound View and Lyme Independence Day parades were cancelled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, Rogers Lake residents took matters into their own hands and came up with an inspired solution to the social distancing issue associated with parades. They organized at very short notice the "1st Annual Rogers Lake 4th of … [Read more...] about A New Independence Day Parade Tradition Starts on Rogers Lake
Saint Ann’s Nearly New Shop in Old Lyme Reopens for Sales
OLD LYME -- The Nearly New Shop of Saint Ann's Parish will start accepting consignments again Monday, June 22. The Shop will be open every day next week through Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Shop will reopen for sales starting Wednesday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henceforward, it will be open every Tuesdays through Saturdays at the same time. Clothes … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Nearly New Shop in Old Lyme Reopens for Sales
Old Lyme Library Celebrates Phoebe’s 122nd Birthday with Ice Cream, Smiles
OLD LYME -- The Phoebe Griffin Noyes (PGN) Library in Old Lyme celebrated its 122nd birthday yesterday by serving 122 ice creams -- well, actually it was around 200! Smiling library staff and volunteers were out in force on the grounds of the PGN Library fronting onto Lyme St. waving signs ... ... saying how pleased they were to see community members again and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Celebrates Phoebe’s 122nd Birthday with Ice Cream, Smiles
Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks IT Volunteer, Four Hours Per Month
LYME -- Lyme Ambulance Association is looking for a volunteer Information Technology Person to assist with a variety of tasks including simple web updates (training is available), interactions with the hosting provider and monitoring the donation widget. The approximate time requirement is four hours each month, but could be longer if desired. For further information, … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks IT Volunteer, Four Hours Per Month
Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s 15th Annual Walk Goes Virtual, Registration Now Open
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s 15th annual walk is open. This year, the foundation is hosting a “Virtual Walk to Cure Breast Cancer” on Saturday, Oct. 3, but participants can walk, run or bike anywhere they choose at any time. Registration is available online at www.TBBCF.org In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, … [Read more...] about Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s 15th Annual Walk Goes Virtual, Registration Now Open
Old Lyme VNA Hands Out Around 3000 Masks to Lyme, Old Lyme Residents at Drive-Through Event
OLD LYME -- "I think that this was the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association’s (OLVNA) first drive-through event, so we were a little worried going in, but then it came off without a hitch." That was how OLVNA coordinator Holly Lyman summed up yesterday's face mask distribution, which the organization held at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Asked how many masks the volunteers … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Hands Out Around 3000 Masks to Lyme, Old Lyme Residents at Drive-Through Event