Sale to Feature Recent Major Donation of Rare, Collectible Books The BookCellar at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library is pleased to invite the community to its annual Holiday Book Sale this weekend. More than 5,000 books sorted by category, including many rare and collectible books recently donated from a private collection, will be offered. As a result of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library BookCellar’s Holiday Sale Continues Today
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Niantic Holiday Stroll Takes Place This Afternoon
Kick-start your holiday season in Niantic today at the 12th Annual Niantic Main Street Holiday Stroll. This family-friendly day features horse-drawn carriage rides, complimentary hot cider and cocoa on the green, a "Snow-Flake Drop" featuring discounts and giveaways at local shops and restaurants, and last, but not least, the arrival of Santa on a shiny red fire truck just in … [Read more...] about Niantic Holiday Stroll Takes Place This Afternoon
‘Safe Futures’ Men’s Initiative Presents ‘The Mask You Live In’ at Conn. College, Sunday at 1pm
Safe Futures, Think S.A.F.E. and the Rose Conrad Memorial Fund will be hosting a local screening of The Mask You Live In on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. at Olin Hall, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue in New London. After the screening, there will be panel discussion led by Patrick Sheehan-Gaumer, Community Educator at Safe Futures. The free event is open to the public. … [Read more...] about ‘Safe Futures’ Men’s Initiative Presents ‘The Mask You Live In’ at Conn. College, Sunday at 1pm
Old Lyme Players Present “Murder in the House of Horrors” Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme High School's Fall Play this year is “Murder in the House of Horrors.” It promises to be a night of not only murder, mystery and suspense, but also audience interaction and ... comedy! The show takes place in a museum during a lecture by an archeologist about his latest find from Egypt, when the lecturer becomes the victim of murder. The audience will assist … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Players Present “Murder in the House of Horrors” Tonight
It’s (Finally) Election Day!
Lyme and Old Lyme voters go to the polls today to elect a variety of town government positions. There are no contested races in Lyme, but in Old Lyme a somewhat acrimonious campaign season will finally come to an end when voters decide who will take the key jobs, including First Selectwoman, in Town Hall. Polling stations open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Lyme residents … [Read more...] about It’s (Finally) Election Day!
Final Day for CT ‘Mission of Mercy’ Free Dental Clinic Today
The Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO) in collaboration with the Connecticut State Dental Association is hosting the inaugural Connecticut Mission of Mercy Mini MOM Free Dental Clinic today, Sunday, Oct. 11, at the East Lyme High School on 30 Chesterfield St. in East Lyme, CT. Doors open at 6:00 a.m. A clinic was held yesterday and had reached its capacity by … [Read more...] about Final Day for CT ‘Mission of Mercy’ Free Dental Clinic Today
‘Frost at the Farm’ Program Returns to Bushnell Farm This Afternoon
Walter Woodward, State Historian and Robert Frost scholar, will return to Bushnell Farm in Old Saybrook on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. for the program Frost at the Farm. The program, which includes Robert Frost's poetry and music, is free and open to the public with on-site parking at 1445 Boston Post Rd. in Old Saybrook. This well-reviewed program includes Woodward's reading, … [Read more...] about ‘Frost at the Farm’ Program Returns to Bushnell Farm This Afternoon
Pulver to Speak on Role of Coastguard at Friends of Fort Trumbull Meeting, Oct. 29
On Thursday, Oct. 29, as the final speaker in the 2015 Program, the Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park announce that Captain (Ret.) Wes Pulver will be the presenter in place of the previously scheduled Admiral (Ret.) Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG. Adm. Papp’s full time assignment at the State Department in Washington, DC will not allow him to be present on that night. Captain … [Read more...] about Pulver to Speak on Role of Coastguard at Friends of Fort Trumbull Meeting, Oct. 29
Fresh From His ‘The Voice’ Victory, Sunshine Sings at ‘The Public House’ Tonight
After his amazing success on NBC's 'The Voice' on Monday when he was selected by both Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams to join their respective teams , 15-year old Braiden Sunshine of Lyme will be playing a solo acoustic set at The Public House in Old Lyme this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. For the record, Sunshine chose Stefani as his coach for the next round of 'The … [Read more...] about Fresh From His ‘The Voice’ Victory, Sunshine Sings at ‘The Public House’ Tonight
Estuary Hosts ‘Shoreline Chefs’ Sunday Afternoon, Benefits ‘Meals on Wheels
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
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