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Learn the Signs, Start the Conversation: Free Crisis Response Training, March 2

Learn to build a lifeline by recognizing warning signs, starting supportive conversations and connecting someone to help.

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Lyme Land Trust Hosts Angler and Guide for Talk on Local Fishing, March 10

Are you a fishing enthusiast? Maybe you’re just curious about the fish lurking in Lyme’s local waterways. Either way, this Lyme Land Trust talk is for you.

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Small Town, Big Turnout: Lyme Wins Democracy Cup

At the award presentation Thursday, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said if there were an award for best turnout at a Democracy Cup ceremony, Lyme would win that too.

Learn About the Role of AI in Children’s Lives at Virtual Workshop, Feb. 26

Matt Mervis will guide participants through AI’s impact on children’s learning and provide practical ways to promote safe use at home.

A young boy plays a hole in a section of the course sponsored by Essex Financial.
Putting Through the Stacks: Mini Golf Takes Over Old Lyme Library March 7

Tee up for family friendly indoor mini golf, a 21+ Putt Party and raffle prizes at the library’s annual fundraiser.

Expert Brings Historic Connecticut Gardens to Old Lyme, Wednesday

Historic Connecticut gardens take center stage as the Duck River Garden Club welcomes Roseland Cottage’s Laurie Masciandaro for this public program.

In this painting, students with clipboards look ahead while one girl points with a pencil.
One Gallery, Five Acts at Lyme Art Association, Feb. 27 – April 10

The upcoming exhibition features five juried shows on themes ranging from abstract art to faces and figures. An opening reception will be held March 1.

Florence Griswold Museum Names Interim Director Peter Steere to Permanent Post

Peter Steere, former chief operating officer of Yale Health and acting Florence Griswold Museum director, has been chosen to lead the museum into the future.

Old Lyme Names Library’s Quiet Champions as Citizens of the Year

Surprised at Town Hall, two volunteers were recognized Thursday for turning thousands of used books each year into steady support for Old Lyme’s library and the people who use it.

Rare MLK Documentary, African American History Exhibit Coming to Connecticut College

The installation features curated artifacts, journalism and film exploring how Black stories have been told and who's been trusted to tell them.