OLD LYME–The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) next month hosts entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Manizha Wafeq at the Old Lyme Country Club for a talk titled “How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous.” The event will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. The council in an event notice said Wafeq will give … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk on ‘How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous,’ Tomorrow
Events
Lyme Ambulance Presents ‘Better Than Ever: Thriving at 65 and Beyond,’ June 28
LYME, CT–The nonprofit Lyme Ambulance Association is hosting a free workshop for older adults and their family members about how to maintain “independence, strength and joy” at home. The workshop will cover simple home safety modifications to make daily living easier, ways to stay active and connected in the community, and how to access the local caregiving support … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Presents ‘Better Than Ever: Thriving at 65 and Beyond,’ June 28
Salt Marsh Opera Brings Back ‘Music at the Lighthouse’ in Stonington Borough, June 22
STONINGTON–Salt Marsh Opera invites you to an evening of beloved opera arias and timeless Broadway melodies with the return of Music at the Lighthouse. The performance will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 at the Old Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough, 7 Water St. The lawn opens at 5 p.m. The Salt Marsh Opera will welcome mezzo-soprano Sarah Nordin and and … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Brings Back ‘Music at the Lighthouse’ in Stonington Borough, June 22
Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows, Two on View Through July 17, Third Ends June 27
OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 14. an Opening Reception and awards ceremony for both the “Expanding Visions” show and the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition will be held at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. The shows run through July 17. A third show titled, “WET: A World of Water,” will … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows, Two on View Through July 17, Third Ends June 27
‘SummerSings’ Announces 2025 Season, Opens June 23
OLD SAYBROOK—The lineup has been announced for the SummerSings series of casual sing-alongs that bring together acclaimed conductors, professional soloists and anyone who enjoys singing. SummerSings is co-sponsored by Cappella Cantorum and the Con Brio Choral Society. They bill the six-event series as an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing … [Read more...] about ‘SummerSings’ Announces 2025 Season, Opens June 23
TOP STORY: Sound View Carousel Celebrates 100 Turns Around the Sun
OLD LYME—This carousel is turning 100. On Saturday, Carousel Shop proprietors Dee and Jerry Vowles will ring in the centennial summer with free rides, 100 cent ice cream and hot dogs, t-shirt raffles and a celebration of the simple pleasures in life. “The carousel just brings happiness to a lot of kids and families,” Dee Vowles said. The merry-go-round at … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Sound View Carousel Celebrates 100 Turns Around the Sun
Sound View Commission Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup; Opening Concert, June 26
OLD LYME—The Sound View Commission has released the schedule for its 2025 Sound View Concert Series. The family-friendly concerts will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning later this month. Concerts will be staged near the flagpole at the end of Hartford Avenue. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and settle in for a lovely evening of sunset music … [Read more...] about Sound View Commission Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup; Opening Concert, June 26
Friends of Gillette Castle State Park Give New Life to Old Gillette Biography
LYME–To celebrate the republication of “Sherlock Holmes and Much More,” the Friends of Gillette Castle hosted a book launch in the Visitor Center of Gillette Castle State Park on June 8. The Friends in a press release said the republished book, available in hardcover and softcover versions in the gift shop, is made possible through a partnership with Belanger Books and the … [Read more...] about Friends of Gillette Castle State Park Give New Life to Old Gillette Biography
Free Day at FloGris! Old Lyme’s Museum Joins CT Open House Day, June 14
OLD LYME–As part of Connecticut’s Open House Day, Museum admission to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is free this Saturday, June 14. No advance registration is required. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to celebrate art, history, and nature in one place through exhibitions including “Their Kindred Earth, Photographs by William … [Read more...] about Free Day at FloGris! Old Lyme’s Museum Joins CT Open House Day, June 14
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Movement Includes Protests in East Haddam, East Lyme, June 14
EAST HADDAM–The nationwide “No Kings” demonstration planned for June 14 is coming to Two Wrasslin Cats, where protesters say they support “cats, not kings.” The East Haddam event will take place on Saturday – which is Flag Day – at the coffee house on 374 Town St. from noon to 2 p.m. Another will be held in East Lyme on the Niantic Green, at the corner of Main … [Read more...] about Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Movement Includes Protests in East Haddam, East Lyme, June 14
Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
NEW LONDON –Lyman Allyn Art Museum will hold an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “John Boone – WhatsWhat,” on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit of word-based paintings will continue through Aug. 10. The museum in a press release said Boone, who is based in Stonington and Brooklyn, NY, has long explored text-based art in his studio practice. His … [Read more...] about Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
TOP STORY: After $6.4 Million Renovation, Lymes’ Senior Center Comes Back Bigger and Better
LYME/OLD LYME–Lorraine Wilcox and Marcia Higgins are among those who refer to the Lymes’ Senior Center as a lifesaver. Now, with 3,265 additional square feet and a layout that allows for multiple programs to be held at once, more older adults than ever can experience the resuscitative power of friendship. While eating ice cream at the Center’s Grand Re-Opening … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: After $6.4 Million Renovation, Lymes’ Senior Center Comes Back Bigger and Better
TOP STORY: Witness Stones Old Lyme Installs 12 More Plaques Honoring Enslaved People as Five-Year Project Sunsets, Brings Total to 60
OLD LYME–Ten small brass plaques installed Friday morning on the Sill Lane Green are there to fill holes left by untold stories. Cesar was about 15-years-old when he was purchased for 80 pounds by Reynold Marvin Jr. in 1730. Zacheus Still, born enslaved to Richard Lord Jr. in 1726, served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. A 26-year-old known to … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Witness Stones Old Lyme Installs 12 More Plaques Honoring Enslaved People as Five-Year Project Sunsets, Brings Total to 60
TOP STORY: Memorial Day in Old Lyme is, in Turn, Both Solemn and Hopeful
OLD LYME—5/27: UPDATED with additional photos. Some marched, some danced and some rode as the Memorial Day Parade wound its way down Lyme Street Monday morning. The community trek took marchers and parade-goers alike to Old Lyme's Duck River Cemetery for a solemn ceremony in remembrance of the nation's fallen service members. A plaintive rifle salute and two trumpets … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Memorial Day in Old Lyme is, in Turn, Both Solemn and Hopeful
TOP STORY: Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
OLD LYME–Old Lyme's Memorial Day Parade is brought to you by two behind-the-scenes guys named Tony. The annual tradition, marked by the rumble of a military C-130 airplane overhead and hundreds of marchers pounding the Lyme Street pavement, has been mustered for years by Old Lyme Fire Department members Tony Hendriks and Tony Vallombroso. On this coming … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade