A play written by Emily Zemba, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 2006, opened Saturday in its world premiere at Chicago's Den Theatre, where First Floor Theater is the resident theater company. Zemba's "Deer and the Lovers" is a bold new farce about being lost in love, lost in the woods, and forging a new path when life veers off track. Qiana and Peter take a … [Read more...] about World Premiere of Old Lyme Native Emily Zemba’s Play on Stage in Chicago Through Dec. 4
Wildcat Girls Play for Shoreline Conference Title Tonight
Paul Gleason's Wildcats meet sixth-seeded North Branford in the Shoreline Conference final this evening at 5 p.m. at Portland High School. If the top-seeded Old Lyme girls win, it will be not only an extraordinary fourth-straight conference title for the 'Cats, but also an all-time record for the conference. Old Lyme's results to date of 14-1-2 puts them in a commanding … [Read more...] about Wildcat Girls Play for Shoreline Conference Title Tonight
A Cappella Concert in New London Tonight Benefits Local Child & Family Agency
The Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut presents an 'A Cappella Night' Friday, Nov. 4, at St. James Episcopal Church, 76 Federal St., New London. Among the performers will be the Tufts University Beelzebubs with whom Johnny Fairfield-Sonn of Old Lyme sings, the Connecticut College ConnChords, the Connecticut College Williams Street Mix, Ledyard High School’s … [Read more...] about A Cappella Concert in New London Tonight Benefits Local Child & Family Agency
Come Meet the New Old Lyme Library Director Tonight!
The Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library are hosting a New Member Social tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library. All are welcome to join the event, which will offer the opportunity to meet the library's newly appointed director, Katie Huffman, and to hear more about the work of the Friends that supports this great institution The event will be held in the … [Read more...] about Come Meet the New Old Lyme Library Director Tonight!
Child & Family Welcomes New, Prospective Members to Fall Meeting Tonight
Child & Family Agency’s Lyme/Old Lyme Auxiliary invites current and prospective new members to its Fall Membership Meeting and Dinner this Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Hamburg Cove Yacht Club in Lyme. All are welcome to come and learn more about Child & Family Agency and find out how the Lyme/Old Lyme Auxiliary supports the agency’s work. New members are always welcome … [Read more...] about Child & Family Welcomes New, Prospective Members to Fall Meeting Tonight
Classified Advertisement: House for Rent in Old Lyme
We have had so many requests to revive our Classified Ad's page that (well, our readers are always right, so how can we refuse?!), we're about to do just that! It should be up and running by next Monday, Nov. 7, at the latest ... but meanwhile, this ad can't wait, so here we go: OLD LYME HOUSE FOR RENT: Stone house abutting forest. 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, new fireplace, … [Read more...] about Classified Advertisement: House for Rent in Old Lyme
Halloween on Lyme Street
Oh, what a night it was on Lyme Street! There were witches and warlocks, ghosts and ghouls, aliens and ... adorable little girls just like the one in the center above ... and (our inside information suggests ...) these 'goblins' in the photo all live on the same street -- but it's not Lyme Street ... The Cooley Gallery was bedecked with the biggest spider that you'll … [Read more...] about Halloween on Lyme Street
Wildcat Girls Win, Boys Lose in Shoreline Semis Today
3:30pm UPDATE: Girls defeat Valley 1-0 with goal by Keelin Hurtt with 59.5 seconds left on the clock! The Wildcats now advance to Shoreline finals on Friday. Congratulations, Wildcats! 4:05pm UPDATE: Boys game now in overtime against Morgan. 4:30pm UPDATE: Heartbreak for the Wildcat boys. They lose 1-0 to Morgan after their own earlier goal was disallowed. Both the … [Read more...] about Wildcat Girls Win, Boys Lose in Shoreline Semis Today
Old Lyme Officially Joins Ledge Light Health District
Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has announced that the Town of Old Lyme and the LLHD have put in place an Operational Agreement that formalizes their partnership, which becomes effective today, Nov. 1. This partnership follows months of negotiations, informational sessions and a Town Meeting, at which Old Lyme residents voted to join the District. “Ledge Light Health … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Officially Joins Ledge Light Health District
LOL Chamber Presents ‘Entrepreneur Extraordinaire’ Anne Garland at Business Breakfast Tomorrow; All Welcome
The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Chamber of Commerce invites all readers -- especially women -- to its next Business Breakfast program on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., when acclaimed entrepreneur Anne Garland will be the speaker in a program titled, "The Entrepreneurial Woman." She will explore the visions, challenges and resources for women to make their dream a reality -- … [Read more...] about LOL Chamber Presents ‘Entrepreneur Extraordinaire’ Anne Garland at Business Breakfast Tomorrow; All Welcome
Enjoy the “Best Chowder Dinner” at Lyme Public Hall, Nov. 12; All Welcome
Join your neighbors for a hearty, old-fashioned meal at the Lyme Public Hall when the Annual Chowder Dinner is held Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu features Connecticut clam chowder, corn chowder, new-fangled cole slaw, cheddar cheese, delicious breads and homemade desserts. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. All are welcome. The … [Read more...] about Enjoy the “Best Chowder Dinner” at Lyme Public Hall, Nov. 12; All Welcome
High Hopes Hosts Sixth Annual Holiday Market with 60+ Local Vendors, Car Raffle, Nov. 13
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding is transforming its indoor arena into a holiday marketplace on Sunday, Nov. 13, for the Sixth Annual Holiday Market sponsored by Reynolds Subaru. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will feature more than 60 local vendors and exhibitors, as well as activities for the entire family including hayrides, a kids’ scavenger hunt, face painting, door prizes … [Read more...] about High Hopes Hosts Sixth Annual Holiday Market with 60+ Local Vendors, Car Raffle, Nov. 13
NYT Best-Selling Author, Prominent Foreign Policy Critic to Speak on ‘America’s War for Greater Middle East,’ Nov. 14
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) has announced that Andrew J. Bacevich – the prominent U.S. foreign policy critic and New York Times best-selling author – will deliver a presentation based on his most recent book, “America’s War for the Greater Middle East” at Connecticut College in New London on Monday, Nov. 14. Bacevich’s talk will offer a searing … [Read more...] about NYT Best-Selling Author, Prominent Foreign Policy Critic to Speak on ‘America’s War for Greater Middle East,’ Nov. 14
‘Wheels of Justice’ Festival This Afternoon at Old Lyme Church Highlights Justice, Racism, Resistance Issues Across Globe
All are welcome to the ‘Wheels of Justice Festival’ this coming Sunday, Oct. 30, which focuses on justice and dignity challenges for Palestinians, the Black Freedom Movement and Native Americans. The Tree of Life Educational Fund presents the Festival from 2 to 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Rev. Dr. Steven Jungkeit, Tree of Life Board member and … [Read more...] about ‘Wheels of Justice’ Festival This Afternoon at Old Lyme Church Highlights Justice, Racism, Resistance Issues Across Globe
Full Steam Ahead! Cappella Cantorum Hosts Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Tonight
AREAWIDE -- Help Cappella Cantorum propel into 50 years of tradition with this new, exciting fundraiser slated for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy tastes of wines and beers from local and regional sources, as well as delicious hors d’oeuvres and a pasta station, while you peruse lots of great silent auction items, including artwork, many gift certificates to local … [Read more...] about Full Steam Ahead! Cappella Cantorum Hosts Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Tonight