Back at the start of this month, many locals were sad to see the 300-year-old barn on the corner of Bill Hill Rd. and Burr Rd. on the Lyme-Old Lyme town border being demolished. But come, Saturday, April 14, joy returned when it was reconstructed in situ by way of a traditional community barn-raising. The barn, along with two adjacent homes, were built circa 1717 as part of … [Read more...] about Community Barn-Raising Restores Historic Old Lyme Barn
Lyme Land Trust Celebrates Earth Day Today with Family Fun Day in Banningwood Preserve
Come celebrate Earth Day during this community event on Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Banningwood Preserve at 19 Town St. in Lyme. Just a short half-mile walk from the parking area will bring you to Diana’s Field and a host of family-friendly activities. At 11:15 a.m. A Place Called Hope raptor rescue will present a “Birds of Prey” live bird … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Celebrates Earth Day Today with Family Fun Day in Banningwood Preserve
Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation’ This Afternoon with Pittsinger, Cheney, Callinan as Soloists
AREAWIDE -- Celebrate Earth Day and the creation of this beautiful planet by attending Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus' performance of Franz Joseph Haydn's "Creation" on Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Simon Holt will lead the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra. Soloists will be internationally known bass … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation’ This Afternoon with Pittsinger, Cheney, Callinan as Soloists
Social Club for Singles Offers Host of Meet-Up Opportunities
Singles Social Connections is a social club for singles in Connecticut and we have non-profit 501(c) status fromthe IRS. Our goal is to give singles the opportunity to meet new people, have fun, and network. We would appreciate thefollowing events being included in the community events calendar. If you have any questions, please call me. MAY 11 (Friday) SINGLES HAPPY … [Read more...] about Social Club for Singles Offers Host of Meet-Up Opportunities
Walk Our Glacial Past: Join an Earth Day Celebratory Talk-and-Walk with Lyme Land Trust, Today
On Saturday, April 21, Anthony Irving, Lyme Land Trust board member, Chairman of the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee, and well-known ecologist, will lead a talk-and-walk at the new 125-acre parcel on Keeney Road in Lyme that was acquired by the State of Connecticut in 2017. The preserved land has been incorporated into the existing 1,925-acre Nehantic … [Read more...] about Walk Our Glacial Past: Join an Earth Day Celebratory Talk-and-Walk with Lyme Land Trust, Today
State Rep. Carney Votes in Support of Pay Equity Legislation
Bill Passes CT House with Bipartisan Support On Wednesday, April 19, State Representative Devin Carney (R-23), voted in favor of H.B. 5386, An Act Concerning Pay Equity and Fairness. The bill aims to strengthen labor protections for employees in an effort to discourage gender wage discrimination in Connecticut. The bill would prohibit employees from asking about a … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Votes in Support of Pay Equity Legislation
Saybrook Point Commemorates Earth Day With Clothing Drive This Weekend, Continues Through Monday
Old Saybrook Inn aims to reduce textile waste and give new life to gently used clothing Saybrook Point is honoring Earth Day 2018 with a clothing drive at the property Friday, April 20 through Monday, April 23. This effort aims to reduce textile waste and give new life to gently used clothing, as well as keep goods out of landfills and reduce waste from manufacturing, … [Read more...] about Saybrook Point Commemorates Earth Day With Clothing Drive This Weekend, Continues Through Monday
So Close … Lyme Art Association Nears $364K Goal, Donations Doubled Until April 30
Lyme Art Association, striving to reach a goal of raising $364,000 by April 30 for donations to be doubled, is 95 percent of the way there. Pictured in the photo at left, Carrie Walters, Campaign Chair and Board member, adjusts the thermometer to reflect the latest donations and hopes to raise the thermometer $18,200 by month’s end. Visit this link to see our article … [Read more...] about So Close … Lyme Art Association Nears $364K Goal, Donations Doubled Until April 30
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts 52nd Annual Meeting, Honors Lea Harty as Volunteer of the Year
The Old Lyme Land Trust held its 52nd Annual Meeting at the Lymes' Senior Center on Sunday, March 18. Attendance was the largest in the Trust’s history. The meeting was highlighted by an informative and entertaining presentation on bobcats in CT. The program, “The Bobcat: Connecticut's Secretive Wild Cat” was presented by Master Wildlife Conservationist, Paul Colburn. He … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts 52nd Annual Meeting, Honors Lea Harty as Volunteer of the Year
Family Wellness: Does Mindfulness Work for Families?
“Mindfulness” is certainly trending these days. Books and workshops are in abundance, aimed at children, adults and families. For some, the concept provokes rolling of the eyes, for others, curiosity, others still, an eagerness to share how helpful the practice has been for them. Perhaps in some it may provoke an urge to purchase new yoga pants and scented candles. I … [Read more...] about Family Wellness: Does Mindfulness Work for Families?
Old Lyme Joins 37 Other Towns in 2018 Sustainable CT Challenge
In February 2018, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted to join Sustainable CT, an exciting new initiative to support Connecticut's cities and towns. The statewide initiative, created by towns for towns, includes a detailed menu of sustainability best practices, tools and resources, peer learning, and recognition. “This is an exciting opportunity for our community; a chance … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Joins 37 Other Towns in 2018 Sustainable CT Challenge
Letter From Paris: The (Rail) Battle That Macron Must Win
France is going through the labor pains of implementing a variety of overdue structural reforms if France is to be brought into the 21st century. President Emmanuel Macron has tackled this objective at a dizzying speed since his election on May 7, 2017. The pace of change was so fast that the opposition appeared unable to react until Macron turned to the reform of the SNCF … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: The (Rail) Battle That Macron Must Win
Talking Transportation: “Getting There” – Grabbing The Best Seat
It was the folks at Cunard who said “Getting there is half the fun”. And crossing the Atlantic in style on an ocean liner certainly was. But whatever your mode of transportation, getting the right seat can make for an enjoyable or miserable trip. On Metro-North, I usually go for a window seat. However, on crowded trains, any seat is better than none. But I can still get an … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: “Getting There” – Grabbing The Best Seat
Celebrate Poetry Month by Creating a Haiku Today at Old Lyme’s PGN Library!
April is Poetry Month! Celebrate with the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, which is offering 'Cut and Paste Haiku' today starting at 10 a.m. and continuing through 5 p.m. Create an original Haiku poem/art piece out of random words and images. All materials will be supplied. This event is free for all ages and no registration is required. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Poetry Month by Creating a Haiku Today at Old Lyme’s PGN Library!
Old Lyme Town Budget Hearing Tonight in Town Hall
The Old Lyme Board of Finance will conduct a public hearing on the proposed town budget for the 2018-19 financial year this evening, Monday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall at 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. The proposed budget totals $9,957,916, which represents a 1.4 percent increase over the current year's budget. Major factors … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Budget Hearing Tonight in Town Hall