Blood Street Sculls/Old Lyme Rowing Association is holding an ergathon this coming Sunday, June 1, from from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Emerson Boathouse at 174 Boston Post Rd. on Rogers Lake in Old Lyme. Local rowers will form teams to row 10,000 meters and raise money for the rowing program. In addition, there will be a fundraising tag sale from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the … [Read more...] about Blood Street Skulls Rowing Club Holds Fundraising Ergathon, Tag Sale & Silent Auction Today
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A Day to Remember in Old Lyme
For the first time in many a long year, we were unable to cover the parade in Old Lyme Monday. From everything we read and hear, it was -- as always -- an unqualified success and a great tribute to our esteemed veterans. We've 'borrowed' a few of favorite photos from our friends on Facebook to help us celebrate in absentia the best day of the year in Old Lyme! … [Read more...] about A Day to Remember in Old Lyme
Singles Memorial Weekend Picnic in Old Lyme Today
A Singles Memorial Weekend Picnic will be held at Gail Fuller’s beach cottage at Sound View, Old Lyme, on Saturday, May 24, at 2 p.m. For the picnic, bring salad, entree, or dessert to share. This event is sponsored by Social Connections, a social club for singles in Connecticut with non-profit 501(c)3 status from the IRS. The goal of the organization is to give singles … [Read more...] about Singles Memorial Weekend Picnic in Old Lyme Today
Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Open House at Grange Hall, Memorial Day
The Old Lyme Historical Society will host an open house on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their new home (the former Grange Hall) at 55 Lyme Street. A temporary display of selected photographs and memorabilia will be on display and refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The Historical Society purchased the Grange Hall earlier this year, and continues to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Open House at Grange Hall, Memorial Day
New Pastor Announced at Christ The King in Old Lyme
Christ the King Church in Old Lyme has a new Pastor, Rev. Joe Ashe. Father Ashe was appointed last month by the Most. Rev. Bishop Michael Cote, Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich. Father Ashe replaces retired Pastor, Monsignor Thomas Bride who was Pastor at Christ The King for seven years. … [Read more...] about New Pastor Announced at Christ The King in Old Lyme
Lyme Library’s Annual Book Sale Continues at Lyme Public Hall Today
The Friends of the Lyme Public Library will conduct their annual book sale on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. Due to construction at the current Library site, the sale will take place at the Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road in Lyme. Sale hours are: Friday, May 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Between 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, books will … [Read more...] about Lyme Library’s Annual Book Sale Continues at Lyme Public Hall Today
Ten Shoreline Fire Departments Collect 6,285 Pounds of Food for Shoreline Soup Kitchens
The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries has announced that the 2014 Firehouse Food Drive held on April 26, raised 6,285 pounds of food for local residents in need. With the largest group of participating fire stations ever, volunteers and donors across the shoreline donned their raingear to lend a hand during the stormy Saturday morning. The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & … [Read more...] about Ten Shoreline Fire Departments Collect 6,285 Pounds of Food for Shoreline Soup Kitchens
Lyme Ambulance Association Starts Recruitment Drive
The Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA) is beginning a recruitment effort to enlist new operations members from the Lyme community to become Emergency Medical technicians or Emergency Medical Responders. The emphasis it to develop people who are interested in ultimately becoming EMTs. A first aid or medical background is not required. Once trained and qualified the new … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Starts Recruitment Drive
Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Continues Today
The annual fundraising plant sale, sponsored by the Duck River Garden Club of Old Lyme, will be held Friday, May 9 from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Lyme Shopping Center field on Hall’s Road (near Hideaway Restaurant. Pick out that special gift for Mom. Or browse the club's selection of heirloom tomatoes, annuals, vegetables, herbs, … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Continues Today
Old Lyme Country Club Women’s Golf Starts Season With Smiles
The Old Lyme Country Club's Women's Golf Association held its opening day meeting/luncheon April 17, at the Old Lyme Country Club. The more than 65 members of the association, some of them pictured in the photo above, raised over $3,000 last year for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. The club's resident professional, Rob Barbeau, is pictured with the women ... and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Country Club Women’s Golf Starts Season With Smiles
Eastern CT Ballet Hosts Fundraising Tag Sale, Craft Fair This Weekend
Eastern Connecticut Ballet (ECB) will be hosting a fun-filled weekend complete with an impressive Tag Sale on Saturday, May 3 and an Art & Craft Fair on Sunday, May 4, featuring 35 Artisans. Admission is free and both days include Kids’ activities, a Basket Raffle and Food Concession. Both the Tag Sale on May 3 and the Craft Fair on May 4 are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about Eastern CT Ballet Hosts Fundraising Tag Sale, Craft Fair This Weekend
Last Day of Child & Family’s Annual Sale Today in New London
Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut is readying the shelves for a 60-year tradition – its Annual Sale, the largest and longest running event of its kind in New England. The sale starts Thursday, May 1, at 9 a.m. and will run through Saturday, May 3, at the New London Armory 249 Bayonet Street in New London, Conn. In the spring of 1954, a group of women held … [Read more...] about Last Day of Child & Family’s Annual Sale Today in New London
OL Historical Society Hosts Annual Dinner, Lecture on Old Lyme Farms Tonight
The Old Lyme Historical Society will host its seventh annual dinner and lecture featuring Dr. John Pfeiffer on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. In this continuing series, Old Lyme Town Historian, Dr. John Pfeiffer will present a lecture titled "The Grange Hall: The Farms of Old Lyme". The recent acquisition by the Old … [Read more...] about OL Historical Society Hosts Annual Dinner, Lecture on Old Lyme Farms Tonight
Sunrise Service Welcomes Easter
Worshippers gathered at Griswold Point in Old Lyme early yesterday morning for the traditional ecumenical sunrise service organized by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to celebrate Easter. The weather cooperated as the photo above by Emily Fisher demonstrates clearly. … [Read more...] about Sunrise Service Welcomes Easter
Shoreline Medical Center Hosts Open House Today
The brand new Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center, pictured above, which held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, is hosting a community Open House on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy: Medical Center tours hosted by the staff Free health fair with blood pressure screenings, child fingerprint IDs and … [Read more...] about Shoreline Medical Center Hosts Open House Today