The Connecticut River Gateway Commission has contributed $5,000 to the Trust for Public Land Campaign to Preserve the 1,000 Acre Forest. The donation will help ensure that the parcel known as The Preserve in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Essex will be permanently protected as forestland and wildlife habitat. The Gateway Commission was established in 1973 to administer the … [Read more...] about Connecticut River Gateway Commission Donates $5,000 To “The Preserve” Fund
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Trust for Public Land Offers Rare Opportunity to Hike ‘The Preserve’ Today
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) offers two more public hikes in the 1,000 acre 'Preserve' today, Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. and noon. The public is not usually allowed access to the privately-owned 1,000 acre forest, so take advantage of this opportunity to see the property for the first time, or discover something new in the ever changing woods. The hikes scheduled … [Read more...] about Trust for Public Land Offers Rare Opportunity to Hike ‘The Preserve’ Today
Letter from Paris: Germany’s Merkel Warms French Hearts
Revised: 01/01/14 (Corrected sentence in red) The integration of Europe moved forward this week following several important events. On Dec. 15, Angela Merkel was re-elected for the third time as German Chancellor. Her victory was made possible through the coalition of her Christian Democrat party (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD). The composition of her new … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: Germany’s Merkel Warms French Hearts
Lose Those Extra Pounds With The River Valley Slimdown
The New Year is just around the corner and Donna Scott of Old Lyme is ready to help you with that (possibly long-standing) resolution to lose weight. Scott is the owner of IFoundFitness in Deep River and has just announced her 7th annual River Valley Slimdown. While participants will compete to lose the most weight over 12 weeks, they will also be raising funds for … [Read more...] about Lose Those Extra Pounds With The River Valley Slimdown
Simple, Real Food: Comfort Food for Cold Days
With the winter now in full swing, it is time for pulling out the stew and soup recipes and serving warm comfort foods. I love a big bowl of soup with a salad and some crusty bread for dinner on almost any night and find nothing easier to make. Since most soups can be frozen, it’s another meal that can be made ahead. which is my kind of cooking. When you are ready to take … [Read more...] about Simple, Real Food: Comfort Food for Cold Days
Vista Partners with Shoreline Community Women to Sponsor “Boxes for Soldiers” Drive
The Shoreline Community is invited to help support and brighten the days of our troops around the globe. Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center is partnering with the Shoreline Community Women of Clinton to sponsor a collection of items for soldiers stationed overseas from now through January 2014. Shoreline Community Women has spearheaded this drive for several years and … [Read more...] about Vista Partners with Shoreline Community Women to Sponsor “Boxes for Soldiers” Drive
Letter From Paris: Seasonal Signs in the City of Light … and Beyond
France is very festive at this pre-Christmas time. I just returned from a short visit to the village of Sanary Sur Mer on the Mediterranean. The grandiose gold and silver decorations contrasted with the bright colored "pointus" (small fishing boats) tossing about in the port. Our next stop was Aix-en-Provence, which was also getting ready for the holiday season. It is a … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Seasonal Signs in the City of Light … and Beyond
Singalong — or Just Listen — to the ‘Messiah’ at The Kate This Afternoon
The Annual Messiah Singalong or Listen, sponsored by Cappella Cantorum, will be held today, Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. in the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Art Center, Old Saybrook, CT. The Singalong is open to all. Professional soloists are featured, performing the Christmas Section. Bring your Messiah scores if you have them or they will be provided. Singers Call Time … [Read more...] about Singalong — or Just Listen — to the ‘Messiah’ at The Kate This Afternoon
Join a Moment of Silence for Newtown at 9:30 This Morning
On Dec. 14, one year ago today, we lost 26 fellow Americans to gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. We lost 20 of our youngest students and six dedicated school workers. To mark the anniversary of that senseless tragedy, President Obama will honor those lost at Sandy Hook with a moment of silence this morning at 9:30 a.m. ET. We invite LymeLine … [Read more...] about Join a Moment of Silence for Newtown at 9:30 This Morning
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
College Hosts Nationally Acclaimed Artist/Author Sharon Louden Tonight
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts hosts nationally acclaimed artist and author Sharon Louden, who will give a talk and a book-signing at the College on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Louden will discuss her new book, ‘Living & Sustaining a Creative Life: 40 Artist Essays,’ at 7 p.m. after a reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Louden’s talk will take the form of a … [Read more...] about College Hosts Nationally Acclaimed Artist/Author Sharon Louden Tonight
Friends of the Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Honored; 66 Acres Added to Refuge This Year in Lyme
A coalition dedicated to the well-being of New England’s iconic Connecticut River and its watershed has been recognized with a prestigious national land protection award. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Realty has awarded its 2013 National Land Protection Award to the Friends of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, a partnership of more than … [Read more...] about Friends of the Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Honored; 66 Acres Added to Refuge This Year in Lyme
Letter from Paris: ‘La Conversation’
"La Conversation" is the kind of play Parisians love: a brilliant exercise of actors just talking and conversing on all the subjects of their time. The scene takes place in the Tuileries palace in 1802 between First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte and Second Consul Jean-Jacques-Régis de Cambacérès. Bonaparte is a young general of 34, impatient to acquire more power. Vladimir … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: ‘La Conversation’
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
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