OLD LYME -- The second annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers donated more than 700 hours and more than 2500 pounds of food to local food pantries. Jim Ward, Food Share Garden President, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
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Expert Gives Zoom Presentation on ‘Internet Safety for Parents’ Tonight
OLD LYME -- Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts will give a presentation via Zoom on Internet Safety for Parents at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17. This program is free of charge and presented by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau. It is intended for all interested adult members of the community. Register here for the Zoom link to attend the presentation. For the majority of … [Read more...] about Expert Gives Zoom Presentation on ‘Internet Safety for Parents’ Tonight
Tonight, Lyme Fire Co. Hosts Fundraising Steak Dinner; All Welcome
LYME -- On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Lyme Fire Company hosts its annual steak dinner in the Town of Lyme's fire station in Hamburg. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, the popular event returns and will again bring the community together. A spokesperson from the Fire Company says, "We look forward to hosting you, enjoying each other's company … [Read more...] about Tonight, Lyme Fire Co. Hosts Fundraising Steak Dinner; All Welcome
‘Step Up New London’ Hosts Relaunch Block Party, Today
NEW LONDON, CT: Although autumn begins in September, the real fall fun begins in October. Step Up New London (SUNL) has a variety of events planned for this month starting with their Relaunch Block Party tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Williams Park in New London, The Relaunch Block Party is a family-friendly event with vendors, food, activities, and music. The … [Read more...] about ‘Step Up New London’ Hosts Relaunch Block Party, Today
Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts invites community members to a Tea & Talk with Judy Cotton as she shares her first book Swimming Home: A Memoir. This free event will take place at de Gerenday's Fine Art Materials and Curiosities located on the campus of the Academy at 84 Lyme St. (South Entrance) in Old Lyme. Cotton will read … [Read more...] about Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy
Death Announced of Henry (Hank) Joseph Galasso, Long-standing Member of Lyme Land Trust
OLD SAYBROOK -- Henry Joseph Galasso (Hank), 82, of Old Saybrook, CT, passed away Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Care ... Hank was predeceased by his wife, Irene Galasso, to whom he was married for 31 years ... He was a long-standing member of the Lyme Land Trust ... Hank leaves behind his ... daughter Deborah Galasso, her husband Jeff Scheckwitz, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry (Hank) Joseph Galasso, Long-standing Member of Lyme Land Trust
See Double Comedy Bill by Salt Marsh Opera at ‘The Kate,’ Tomorrow
OLD SAYBROOK -- On Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m., Salt Marsh Opera presents a double bill at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center -- 'The Kate' -- in Old Saybrook. It is all about family dynamics in Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini and Trial by Jury by Gilbert & Sullivan. These one-act comedies by two of opera's most famous composers … [Read more...] about See Double Comedy Bill by Salt Marsh Opera at ‘The Kate,’ Tomorrow
Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally
LYME -- Donate your time for a better Lyme! The Lyme Volunteer Fair will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library. More than 30 Lyme-affiliated nonprofits, associations, boards and commissions will be on hand with opportunities for local residents to volunteer and be of service to our town. Cider and cider donuts will be served. … [Read more...] about Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally
Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- The third and final meeting to be held the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education about their proposed $57.6 million Renovation/Building plan will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Mile Creek School. All are welcome. The plan is the subject of referendum to be held Nov. 8, in Lyme and Old Lyme. The ballot question will read as follows and offer the … [Read more...] about Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer: Boys Score Barrage of Goals Against Valley, Girls Pull Out a Win
OLD LYME/DEEP RIVER -- In a thrilling game played away under the lights at Valley Regional High School, Old Lyme came away with a 4-4 draw against Valley Regional. Wildcats goals were scored by Mason Bussman, Lucas DaSilva (1 assist), Aidan Kerrigan and Anders Silberberg. Valley goals scored by Michael Kollmer with two along with two assists, Sam Hutchinson, Jake … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer: Boys Score Barrage of Goals Against Valley, Girls Pull Out a Win
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Holds Prospective, Current Member Social at Old Lyme Inn Tonight
OLD LYME -- This evening from 5 to 7 p.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club host their kick-off event of the year at the Old Lyme Inn. The event will be held out on the patio or indoors, if it is raining. All are welcome. Hearty appetizers will be served. There will be a cash wine and beer bar, and as guests of the LOL Lions, your first drink will be complimentary. Join the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Holds Prospective, Current Member Social at Old Lyme Inn Tonight
Join a Meadow Walk with CT DEEP Wildlife Biologist at 1:30pm Today in Lyme’s Jewett Preserve
LYME -- On Sunday, Oct. 2, join Pete Picone, Connecticut DEEP wildlife biologist and native habitat expert, for a tour of the meadow and surrounding shrubland in Jewett Preserve. The meadow walk, which is co-sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust, Lyme Pollinator Pathway and the Town of Lyme, will start at 1:30 p.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Jewett Preserve in Lyme, … [Read more...] about Join a Meadow Walk with CT DEEP Wildlife Biologist at 1:30pm Today in Lyme’s Jewett Preserve
‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session
MADISON, CT - On Sunday, Oct. 30, The Country School in Madison, Conn., will host an Open House from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-School through 8th Grade families are invited to tour the campus and speak with faculty, families, and administration to learn why parents have trusted their children's education to The Country School for 68 years. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a … [Read more...] about ‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session
Old Lyme VNA to Give Free Flu Shots to Lyme, OL Residents Only, Saturday.
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association will hold a free flu shot clinic for Lyme and Old Lyme residents aged 18 and over. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School in a drive-through format. For more information, visit https://www.oldlymevna.org. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA to Give Free Flu Shots to Lyme, OL Residents Only, Saturday.
SECWAC Hosts Speaker on Implications of Russia’s War on Ukraine for Europe
NEW LONDON/LYME/OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts presents retired Danish Ambassador, Friis Petersen. He will discuss the implications of Russia's war on Ukraine for Europe. Is Europe's strategic autonomy becoming more important given the war and the increased geopolitical rivalry between the … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Speaker on Implications of Russia’s War on Ukraine for Europe