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Light Up Old Lyme 2017
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Op-Ed: Old Lyme Should Return to Local Health Department; Dramatic Increases in Ledge Light Fees Adversely Impacting Local Residents, Small Businesses
Editor's Note: The author, Dawn Root, is the owner of Old Lyme Seafood. Old Lyme joined Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) on Nov 1, 2016 after approval at a Town Meeting by a margin of only 3 votes (82-79). The time between the first public hearing (scheduled on Aug 29 during prime vacation season, with only 10 days’ notice) and the Town Meeting vote held on Sept 27 … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Should Return to Local Health Department; Dramatic Increases in Ledge Light Fees Adversely Impacting Local Residents, Small Businesses
Community Music School Hosts Master Clarinetist to Teach Technique Intensive Today
Community Music School presents master clarinetist Ken Lagace, who will lead a full day of workshops on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., focusing on intermediate/advanced level clarinet technique on a wide range of topics. The intensive will be hosted on Community Music School’s main campus in Centerbrook and will cost $95, with lunch included. Register online … [Read more...] about Community Music School Hosts Master Clarinetist to Teach Technique Intensive Today
RollinReds Host ‘Backyard Olympics’ at Sound View Today to Benefit Terri Brodeur Foundation
On Saturday, Sept. 9, RollinReds Beach Shanty along with the Sound View Beach Association and The Carousel will host 'Backyard Olympics' at Sound View. Entries will be accepted from up to 100 teams of two people per team for four events as follows: Corn Hole, Waterballoon Toss, Oversized Yahtzee, and Giant Jenga. All winners will receive Olympic-style gold medals. The … [Read more...] about RollinReds Host ‘Backyard Olympics’ at Sound View Today to Benefit Terri Brodeur Foundation
Old Lyme Trash & Recycling Routes for July 4 Week
Old Lyme's trash and recycling schedule for the week commencing Monday, July 3, is as follows: Monday, July 3: All trash and recycling routes will be picked up on their normal schedule. Tuesday, July 4: NO trash or recycling pick-up. Wednesday, July 5: BOTH Tuesday AND Wednesday's trash and recycling routes will be picked up on their normal schedule. Thursday, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Trash & Recycling Routes for July 4 Week
Lyme, Old Lyme School & Town Closures in Effect Today, Parking Ban in Old Lyme From 6am
UPDATED 5:04am: Due to predictions of 11-14 inches of snow today from Winter Storm Niko, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, the Lyme Landfill and Old Lyme's Transfer Station, Lyme Public Library, and Lymes' Senior Center are all closed today. Many other institutions have also announced they will not be opening Thursday. The Town of Old Lyme has also … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme School & Town Closures in Effect Today, Parking Ban in Old Lyme From 6am
Community Music School in Essex, East Lyme Offers Free Preview Week Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018
Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street in Centerbrook and 179 Flanders Rd. in East Lyme, welcomes the general public to enjoy a variety of music programming during Free Preview Week Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, 2018. Children and adults are invited to schedule a free 30-minute preview lesson, and sample a vast array of programs for all ages including private and group … [Read more...] about Community Music School in Essex, East Lyme Offers Free Preview Week Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018
Hear Cappella Cantorum Sing Handel’s ‘Messiah’ This Weekend; Old Lyme Church Choir to Accompany Chorus
Come and celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with the Cappella Cantorum MasterWorks Chorus performing Handel's Messiah (Christmas Section), Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 170 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford CT 06385. The concert will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River 06417. The … [Read more...] about Hear Cappella Cantorum Sing Handel’s ‘Messiah’ This Weekend; Old Lyme Church Choir to Accompany Chorus
Walk Today to Raise Awareness, Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Developing Countries
This Sunday, Oct. 9, The Maina Foundation is hosting a three-mile-walk in Rocky Neck State Park to raise funds for its critical work increasing breast cancer awareness and promoting early detection to women in need of financial assistance. By working at a grass roots level, the foundation devotes the majority of the funds raised to hospitals and clinics for furthering the cause … [Read more...] about Walk Today to Raise Awareness, Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Developing Countries
US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Austin Hack as Stroke, Rows for Olympic Gold at 10:24am This Morning!
Austin Hack, a member of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2010, rows as stroke in the US Men's Eight at 10:24 a.m. in Rio today! Along with the whole town of Old Lyme and the whole country, we wish Austin and his team the very best of luck! The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) is hosting a breakfast reception for Austin Hack's Rio Olympic final on Saturday, Aug. 13, … [Read more...] about US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Austin Hack as Stroke, Rows for Olympic Gold at 10:24am This Morning!
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to be Held in Sound View This Morning
The Shoreline Community Center will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser this coming Saturday, June 18, at the Center at 39 Hartford Ave., Old Lyme, from 7 to 11 a.m. Enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage. and coffee/tea. Donations are suggested as follows: 13+ and adults $8, 6 to 12 years $4, and up to 5 years free. For more information, visit soundviewbeach.com. This … [Read more...] about Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to be Held in Sound View This Morning
Witness For Peace Concert to be Held in New London Today
A distinguished gathering of musicians and speakers will present the inaugural Witness For Peace concert, which has been re-scheduled to Sunday, June 12, from 12 to 3 p.m. . The concert will take place at New London's Hempstead Houses, at 11 Hempstead Street, in conjunction with the annual Juneteenth Day Celebration held there. The concert is being sponsored by St. Francis … [Read more...] about Witness For Peace Concert to be Held in New London Today
‘Witness for Peace’ Concert Held Memorial Day in New London
The inaugural Witness For Peace concert will be presented on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 10 a.m., at New London's Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, at the corner of State and Bank Street. Sponsored by St. Francis House and local members of Veterans For Peace, the concert is in support of the peace vigil which has been lead by Cal Robertson in New London for more than three … [Read more...] about ‘Witness for Peace’ Concert Held Memorial Day in New London
Essex Wellness Center Hosts Free Talk, Discussion on Prescription Drug Abuse, This Afternoon
ESSEX — Abuse of prescription painkillers and opioid drugs has become an epidemic that has worked its way into many Connecticut families. On Saturday, May 21, at the Essex Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Joanna Crowell, LPC, LADC, psychotherapist, drug and alcohol counselor, will talk about abuse of certain medications – opioids, central nervous system depressants and … [Read more...] about Essex Wellness Center Hosts Free Talk, Discussion on Prescription Drug Abuse, This Afternoon