Overeaters Anonymous of Southeastern Connecticut Intergroup is sponsoring a workshop on the Twelve Steps to Recovery Saturday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saint David's Episcopal Church, 284 Stoddards Wharf Road in Gales Ferry. The workshop leader will guide participants through the Twelve Steps, focusing on the first 164 pages of the Big Book. Overeaters Anonymous … [Read more...] about Overeaters Anonymous Sponsor Workshop on ‘Twelve Steps to Recovery,’ April 29
‘Discover Oswegatchie Hills’ in OL Town Hall Presentation Tomorrow by Suzanne Thompson, Greg Decker
Potapaug Audubon presents "Discover Oswegatchie Hills" on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with guest speakers Greg Decker and Old Lyme resident Suzanne Thompson, who are both Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. This free program comprises a photo overview of the 457-acre Nature Preserve, which was opened in 2007 by the Town … [Read more...] about ‘Discover Oswegatchie Hills’ in OL Town Hall Presentation Tomorrow by Suzanne Thompson, Greg Decker
OL Library Hosts Estate, Gift Planning Seminar This Evening
Are you working on your estate plans or need to update them? How can you best provide for family and loved ones while also supporting your favorite charities? Are you confused by the continued estate tax changes? Most importantly, what will be your legacy? Tonight, the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library presents an educational seminar to help you answer these questions … [Read more...] about OL Library Hosts Estate, Gift Planning Seminar This Evening
Letter From Paris: One Man’s Opinion: ‘How to Save Europe’
"The sixty years since the Treaty of Rome, on March 25, 1957, have not been a long quiet river for Europe", commented academic Robert Frank. This is an understatement. Today, the disaffection for the European Union (EU) has reached such a point that the need for its re-foundation is considered a matter of survival. A good place to start the soul-searching process is by … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: One Man’s Opinion: ‘How to Save Europe’
Letter to the Editor: Valley Shore Clergy Association Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees
To the Editor: We, a group of interfaith clergy from many religious streams and beliefs, feel called to express our support for refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers, and others who wish to live in the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” Our sacred texts provide the lens through which we view the world around us; these teachings affirm the following shared values … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Valley Shore Clergy Association Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees
The Latest on the Proposed High Speed Train, from SECoast
The following post was published written by Greg Stroud, Executive Director of SECoast.org, and published March 29 on their website. It summarizes in detail the latest developments on the proposed high-speed rail route that travels through Old Lyme and perhaps most significantly, notes, "... the FRA is now months behind their revised schedule for release of a Record of … [Read more...] about The Latest on the Proposed High Speed Train, from SECoast
Chanticleer, “An Orchestra of Voices” Concludes Essex Winter Series’ 40th Anniversary Season
Essex Winter Series’ 40th anniversary season concludes with Chanticleer, “an orchestra of voices,” performing on Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m. at Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. One of the world’s most renowned vocal ensembles, Chanticleer is an all-male chorus that performed as part of the Series in 2015 to a near sold-out audience, despite … [Read more...] about Chanticleer, “An Orchestra of Voices” Concludes Essex Winter Series’ 40th Anniversary Season
Raising a Flag in Old Lyme to Raise Awareness of Organ Donation Program
About 50 residents, advocates, organ transplant recipients and at least one person on the waiting list for a transplant attended a Donate Life flag-raising ceremony Friday at Old Lyme Town Hall to increase awareness in the community of the organ donation program. Several years ago the Town of Old Lyme was asked to fly the Donate Life flag for the month of April by a father … [Read more...] about Raising a Flag in Old Lyme to Raise Awareness of Organ Donation Program
Old Lyme Churches Host Community Dinner Tonight to Raise Awareness, Support for Syrian Refugee Family Resettlement in Lyme
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Christ the King Church and Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church will hold a joint community dinner – featuring a smorgasbord of traditional Syrian foods and dishes – at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Christ The King Church. The aim of the dinner is to help raise awareness and support for the churches’ efforts to resettle a second family of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Churches Host Community Dinner Tonight to Raise Awareness, Support for Syrian Refugee Family Resettlement in Lyme
Handweavers’ Guild of CT Presents “Weavers’ Haven” in New Haven; Demo Day, April 8
“Weavers’ Haven,” the Juried 2017 Biennial Show of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut opened April 1, at the River Street Gallery at Fairhaven Furniture, 72 Blatchley Avenue in New Haven, CT. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. The show offers a creative, colorful and masterful wonderland of … [Read more...] about Handweavers’ Guild of CT Presents “Weavers’ Haven” in New Haven; Demo Day, April 8
Florence Griswold Museum Director Jeffrey Andersen to Step Down After Successor is Chosen
After over 40 years of service to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn., Director Jeff Andersen is planning to step down after a new director is appointed. Ted Hamilton, President of the Board of Trustees, announced that a comprehensive national search will be undertaken in the months ahead, overseen by a committee of trustees and coordinated with an executive search … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Director Jeffrey Andersen to Step Down After Successor is Chosen
LYSB Hosts Summer Camp & Activities Fair This Evening
This evening, Wednesday, March 29, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau will host a Summer Camp and Activities Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Commons. Admission is free and all are welcome. More than 30 local camps will be participating in the Fair, which represents a great opportunity to pick up brochures, meet camp representatives, and maybe even register … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Summer Camp & Activities Fair This Evening
Carney Testifies in Support of Harsher Drug Dealer Penalties
Proposals Seek to Increase Penalties for the Possession and Distribution of Narcotics State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) testified this week before the legislature’s Judiciary Committee in support of three proposals that would seek to create harsher penalties for possession and distribution of narcotics. Specifically, Senate Bill 1039 An Act Concerning Criminal Liability In … [Read more...] about Carney Testifies in Support of Harsher Drug Dealer Penalties
Final Week to View Lyme Academy College Student Work at Old Lyme Town Hall
The Town of Old Lyme is currently hosting an exhibition through the end of March featuring works from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts students. The exhibition showcases recent works from Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) students, freshmen to seniors, in all disciplines, including Drawing, Illustration, Painting, and Sculpture. A new picture hanging system was installed at the … [Read more...] about Final Week to View Lyme Academy College Student Work at Old Lyme Town Hall
Duck River Garden Club Hosts Landscape Architect at Tonight’s Meeting: All Welcome
The next meeting of the Duck River Garden Club will be held Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. The meeting will open with a social time starting at 6:30 p.m., which will be followed by the program at 7 p.m. and the business meeting at 8 p.m. All are welcome. The program presenter will be Allan Broadbent, PLA, ASLA, who is the landscape … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Hosts Landscape Architect at Tonight’s Meeting: All Welcome