Old Lyme Town Band will perform a holiday concert tomorrow at Lymes' Senior Center at 4 p.m. All are welcome. Lymes' Senior Center is located on Town Woods Road in Old Lyme. This concert is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Gives Holiday Concert Tomorrow
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No More Silence: Local Moms to Honor Newtown Anniversary in Hartford This Afternoon
12/14 Update -- Event Cancelled Due to Storm: On Saturday, Dec. 14, moms and others who support the same goals will gather at over 50 events in more than 35 states to honor the victims of the tragedy in Newtown and the thousands of Americans lost to gun violence every year. All events will include a communal bell-ringing to remember the victims and to show resolve to never … [Read more...] about No More Silence: Local Moms to Honor Newtown Anniversary in Hartford This Afternoon
Death Announced of Lyme’s ‘Doad’ Jewett
One of Lyme's oldest and best-loved residents, Doris "Doad" Reynolds Jewett, died on Dec. 10, 2013, in Middletown. She was born on April 11, 1913, in Lyme, the daughter of Donald and Katherine Reynolds. Doad taught school in Lyme until her marriage to Charles S. Jewett in 1939. She lived nearly all her life in the house where she was born on Hamburg Cove. In 1996 she wrote a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lyme’s ‘Doad’ Jewett
Popular LBS Christmas Luncheon Meeting to be Held Today
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd, will host its popular Christmas luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Fellowship Hall. The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Select Singers will entertain with holiday music. Items from the Elephants in Winter Sale will also be on sale. All are welcome to attend, however, reservations … [Read more...] about Popular LBS Christmas Luncheon Meeting to be Held Today
Old Lyme Resident Joins High Hopes Board of Trustees
At the High Hopes 39th annual meeting in October, two new candidates -- Old Lyme resident Andrew Russell and Old Saybrook resident Jane Bolles -- were introduced and officially voted by the membership into office as trustees. Russell has had an extensive career in broadcasting since earning a degree in Communications Management from Ithaca College. Currently, he is VP and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Resident Joins High Hopes Board of Trustees
Old Lyme Fire Dept. Hosts Holiday Food & Toy Drive Today
The Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) will be holding a Holiday Food & Toy Drive today, Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the OLFD will be collecting donations of food and toys at the Lyme Street Firehouse and on Halls Rd. near the Big Y. All donations will be distributed to Lyme and Old Lyme families in need. Lymes' Youth Services Bureau wishes to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Dept. Hosts Holiday Food & Toy Drive Today
Candlelight Vigil Planned This Evening to Honor Nelson Mandela
A candlelight vigil will be held this evening, Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to honor the life of Nelson Mandela. All are welcome. … [Read more...] about Candlelight Vigil Planned This Evening to Honor Nelson Mandela
Tribal Crafts Hosts Holiday Sale Over First Two Weekends of December
Old Lyme-based non-profit Tribal Crafts Inc., will hold its annual holiday sale during the weekends of Dec. 7 - 8, and Dec. 14 - 15 in donated storefront space at 90 Halls Road in the Old Lyme Marketplace (next to Jessie's restaurant). Special guest Roger Herron – Lakota artisan jeweler – will be on hand showcasing his beautiful silver pieces from 1 to 4 p.m., during the … [Read more...] about Tribal Crafts Hosts Holiday Sale Over First Two Weekends of December
So Much Happening in Old Lyme Today With ‘Light Up Old Lyme’
We felt it might be helpful to summarize all the events of which we are aware that are happening in Old Lyme today as part of the 'Light Up Old Lyme' celebrations: Child & Family Services Annual Cookie Walk, 10am-12pm LYSB’s Pictures with Santa Strolling Musicians & Carolers Woman’s Exchange – Tax Free Day, 10am-4pm Friends of the Old … [Read more...] about So Much Happening in Old Lyme Today With ‘Light Up Old Lyme’
Buy Your Holiday Cookies at Child & Family’s ‘Cookie Walk,’ Today
Cookies, cookies, cookies! Gingerbread men … sugar cutouts … biscotti … pfefferneuse … snowballs: You want to have beautiful homemade cookies to serve your guests this holiday season, but when will you have time to bake? Purchase your holiday cookies at the Child & Family Agency’s Cookie Walk, taking place this year on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon during … [Read more...] about Buy Your Holiday Cookies at Child & Family’s ‘Cookie Walk,’ Today
Old Lyme Library Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
The Holiday Book Sale at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will be held next Saturday, Dec.7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New and gently used books of all genres for both children and adults will be available for sale at attractive prices. A table of classic and collector's books will feature a 1908 copy of "The Night before Christmas," signed books by Margaret … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
‘Elephants in Winter’ are in Town Today
The annual 'Elephants in Winter' Sale at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 2 Ferry Road will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Christmas decorations and gifts along with handmade items from the Sewing Group will be on sale. International and Tribal Craft items will also be for sale plus coffee and doughnuts will be offered. Enjoy some … [Read more...] about ‘Elephants in Winter’ are in Town Today
‘Light Up Old Lyme’ Continues Today
Enjoy a glimpse into the lives of the people who walked historic Lyme Street a century ago with members of the Old Lyme Historical Society on Saturday, Dec. 7. Costumed guides will transport visitors to the turn of the century on a Walking Tour of Historic Lyme Street. Meet your guide in front of the Sill House at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts on Lyme Street to … [Read more...] about ‘Light Up Old Lyme’ Continues Today
Chester’s Annual Holiday Night Festival Tonight
”Snow Daze,” a painting by Jean Dalton, will be among the featured art at Maple & Main's “Snow Show,” opening Dec. 6 at Chester's Holiday Night Festival. If you're looking for holiday magic, look no further than Chester on Friday evening, Dec. 6. That night the historic Chester village will be especially festive with the annual tree-lighting and … [Read more...] about Chester’s Annual Holiday Night Festival Tonight
Ivoryton Illuminations to be Switched on Tonight
Looking for a different way to celebrate Christmas? Then head down to Ivoryton for the Fourth Annual Ivoryton Illuminations today, Nov. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. The entire village of Ivoryton will be participating in this Holiday Extravaganza with carol singing, Santa’s Grotto, Holiday Craft Bazaar, and culminating with the lighting of the Ivoryton Illuminations at 6 p.m. (over … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Illuminations to be Switched on Tonight