OLD SAYBROOK – Shoreline Chefs, a fundraising event featuring local professional and home chefs and notable locals cooking up small plate tastings for both fun and competition, will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Old Saybrook Town Green. Tickets at $35 are available now at the Estuary Council of Seniors, which is sponsoring this first-time … [Read more...] about Estuary Hosts ‘Shoreline Chefs’ Sunday Afternoon, Benefits ‘Meals on Wheels
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RiverCOG Hosts Regional Summit in Haddam, Tuesday
The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will host its GrowSMART Regional Summit Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Riverhouse in Haddam. Drop-in any time between 4 and 8 p.m. to share your vision for the region's economic future. This event will include a short presentation on the state of the local regional economy, interactive brainstorming exercises, and … [Read more...] about RiverCOG Hosts Regional Summit in Haddam, Tuesday
Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Fundraising Dinner at Filomena’s Today
Go out to dinner to support the Old Lyme Historical Society! Filomena's Restaurant at 262 Boston Post Rd. in Waterford is donating $10 from every meal ticket sold by the Old Lyme Historical Society for dinner on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. The menu comprises two kinds of pasta, salad, and focaccia bread with a cash bar available. Tickets are $20. Seating is open from 5 to 7 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Fundraising Dinner at Filomena’s Today
Lyme Library Celebrates Book Launch of Local Author James Benn’s Latest Novel, Tonight
Lyme Public Library welcomes local author James R. Benn this evening at 7 p.m. for the book launch of “The White Ghost,” Benn's tenth volume in the popular Billy Boyle World War II mystery series. Benn will give a talk during the event introducing the book. The event will be held in the Lyme Town Hall Meeting Room adjacent to the Library at 480 Hamburg Rd. (Rte. 156) in … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Celebrates Book Launch of Local Author James Benn’s Latest Novel, Tonight
Old Lyme Land Trust, Black Hall Outfitters Sponsor Kayak Regatta, Sept. 20
On Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. the Old Lyme Land Trust and Black Hall Outfitters will jointly sponsor the Second Annual Old Lyme Land Trust Kayak Regatta. This event will consist of a two hour kayak tour of one of Old Lyme most beautiful and pristine tributaries. The group will be led by Barry Gorfain, a certified kayak guide who is also the flat water and sea kayak … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust, Black Hall Outfitters Sponsor Kayak Regatta, Sept. 20
RiverQuest Offers ‘Fishes of Lower CT River’ Sunset Cruise Today
Have you ever wondered what is happening under the surface of the Connecticut River? What fish are there and when? And what is being done to protect the fish and their habitat? RiverQuest receives questions like these about the fish that inhabit our part of the Connecticut River on every cruise it runs. RiverQuest is hosting a Sunset Cruise on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 … [Read more...] about RiverQuest Offers ‘Fishes of Lower CT River’ Sunset Cruise Today
Final Performance of ‘Mary Poppins’ Today
Artful Living has announced its 2015 Summer Musical, Mary Poppins, to be performed July 31 and Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets and information are available at www.ArtfulLivingCT.com or call 860-389-1363 Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children (Groups of 10 or more save $1) The show will be … [Read more...] about Final Performance of ‘Mary Poppins’ Today
‘Summer Sings’ Start Tonight with Beethoven’s ‘Mass in C’
The 2015 season of ‘Summer Sing' opens with Beethoven's ''Mass in C' on Monday, Aug 3, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook. This session will be conducted by Jeremy Milton of the Clinton Chorale and Old Saybrook High School. All singers are welcome to perform in this read-through. Professional soloists often participate. The event is … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sings’ Start Tonight with Beethoven’s ‘Mass in C’
Essex Land Trust Hosts Falls River Family Canoe & Kayak Trip This Afternoon
Today, Sunday, July 19, Essex Land Trust will host a two-hour, naturalist-led, family paddle in calm waters to allow participants to see abundant wildlife, including an active egret rookery and several purple martin colonies. The trip leaders will recount the human and natural history of this river that was first dammed in the late 1600s and was instrumental in the economic and … [Read more...] about Essex Land Trust Hosts Falls River Family Canoe & Kayak Trip This Afternoon
Join High Hopes Tonight for a Memorable ‘Motown’ Benefit Event
Join High Hopes on Saturday, June 13, for “Motown, A Night of Soul and Funk” which promises to be a memorable evening featuring the toe-tapping, dancing in the streets sound of The Sultans. Marvin Gaye may have sung “What’s Goin’ On,” and “Heard It Through the Grapevine” but here’s the scoop: striking décor will transform the High Hopes pastoral riding facility into the … [Read more...] about Join High Hopes Tonight for a Memorable ‘Motown’ Benefit Event
Old Lyme Historical Society Holds First Annual Memorial Day Tag Sale
The Old Lyme Historical Society is hosting its first annual Memorial Day Tag Sale on Monday, May 25, at 55 Lyme St. in Old Lyme from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, May 30. Support the mission of the Society to collect, preserve and interpret the rich history of Old Lyme and its environs by picking up some “treasures” at the Memorial Day Tag Sale. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Holds First Annual Memorial Day Tag Sale
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts Marrow Donor Registration Drive Tomorrow
The community of Old Lyme is asking residents to help save a life. On Sunday, May 24, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme is hosting a marrow donor registry drive between 12 and 5 p.m. to raise awareness about the need for marrow donors. Potential donors, who must be aged between 18 and 44, can take the first step to save a life. Registration requires paperwork … [Read more...] about First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts Marrow Donor Registration Drive Tomorrow
Last Chance to See Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Tonight
Repeated blizzards and record cold haven’t chilled the exuberance of the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Drama Club as cast and crew have been preparing for four shows of this year's musical, "The Wizard of Oz,' this week. Staff and students have been hard at work on creating the sets. Curtains go up on Thursday for in-school performances. Public … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Tonight
“We’re Off to See the Wizard” at Lyme-Old Lyme MS, Friday, Saturday
The Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Drama Club presents its 2015 musical production, “The Wizard of Oz,” this coming Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. More than 60 middle school students are involved in the cast and crew of this iconic stage production. Fans will recognize the lines and lyrics of the 1939 American musical fantasy film by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which … [Read more...] about “We’re Off to See the Wizard” at Lyme-Old Lyme MS, Friday, Saturday
Big Red Tasting (and Tunes!) Benefits Community Music School, Feb. 7
CENTERBROOK – A special red wine tasting and lively game of “Name That Tune” will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, at Angelini Wine LTD in Centerbrook with proceeds to benefit scholarships and outreach programs at Community Music School. The Big Red Tasting (and Tunes!) event is presented by Guilford Savings Bank and includes a guided tasting of bold red wines, hearty hors … [Read more...] about Big Red Tasting (and Tunes!) Benefits Community Music School, Feb. 7