The Friends of the Lyme Public Library are hosting two linked programs this coming Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, which examine the same topic - the credit crisis of 2007-08. The first is a film and the second a presentation. On Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. the film, “Margin Call” will be shown. The movie will provide a basis for the discussion of the financial crisis … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Programs Explore 2007-08 Financial Crisis, Presentation by Axilrod Tonight
5K Race Tomorrow Honors Memory of Old Lyme Girl Who Helped Bring Smiles to Others
The Lyme-Old Lyme community will come together for the final time on Saturday, July 25, to honor the memory of Caroline O'Brien of Old Lyme, at the Sixth Annual Caroline's Miracle Foundation 5K Run, 5K Walk and Kids K. This race attracted more than 500 runners last year and 2015 marks the final year the Foundation will hold this event. Caroline O'Brien, a silly, happy, … [Read more...] about 5K Race Tomorrow Honors Memory of Old Lyme Girl Who Helped Bring Smiles to Others
Old Lyme Republicans to Caucus in Town Hall Tonight
The Old Lyme Republicans will hold their caucus at 6 p.m. this evening in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. It is anticipated they will endorse a full slate of candidates for November's election, including candidates for both First Selectman and Selectman. Two years ago, the Republicans did not endorse a candidate to challenge incumbent First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans to Caucus in Town Hall Tonight
Sound View Hosts Free Concert Tonight Featuring Funky Dawgs Brass Band
The Town of Old Lyme and the Sound View Commission are sponsoring family-friendly concerts at Sound View Beach this summer. The third concert of the 2015 series will be held Thursday, July 23, and features the Funky Dawgs Brass Band. Featured on Live For Live Music's 'Brass Bands You Need To Know,' this band has exploded onto the live music scene playing a mix of … [Read more...] about Sound View Hosts Free Concert Tonight Featuring Funky Dawgs Brass Band
Salt Marsh Opera Hosts Free ‘Opera in the Park’ Tonight in Old Saybrook
Salt Marsh Opera presents a free concert Monday, July 20, (rain date July 21) on the Old Saybrook Town Green adjacent to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Revel in Mozart’s magic, lose yourself in Rossini’s melodies, marvel at Bizet’s brilliance and enjoy other opera favorites in “Opera in the Park” under the stars with two world famous … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Hosts Free ‘Opera in the Park’ Tonight in Old Saybrook
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
Last Chance to See Saybrook Stage Perform “Moon Over Buffalo” at ‘The Kate’ Today
OLD SAYBROOK — The Saybrook Stage Company takes you back to the 1950's with Ken Ludwig's hilarious play “Moon Over Buffalo” performed live at The Kate from July 16 through July 19. The curtain goes up nightly at 8 p.m. with a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday. This fast-paced comedy takes place in one of the country's most traditional theater's located in Buffalo New … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See Saybrook Stage Perform “Moon Over Buffalo” at ‘The Kate’ Today
Fifteen Vista Students Embark On New Journey After July 10 Graduation Ceremony
One door closed and another opened recently for the 15 graduates of Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center, a nationally accredited non-profit education program for individuals with disabilities. Bob Brown, Dana Butler, Kathleen Cassella, Casey Cincotta, Cody Clark, Alex Drago, Sarah Gabow, Danielle Garley, Max Gebert, Jason Jakubovic, Jackie McMahon, Kyle Palubicki, Lan … [Read more...] about Fifteen Vista Students Embark On New Journey After July 10 Graduation Ceremony
Brian Keith Stephens Art Exhibit on View at Old Lyme Library
The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts an exhibition of work by featured Artist of the Month, Brian Keith Stephens titled, 'Imagery and Dreams.' It will be on view through Aug. 30, and most works are for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the library. Stephens’s artistic studies began in his native Connecticut, expanded to cosmopolitan Paris and New … [Read more...] about Brian Keith Stephens Art Exhibit on View at Old Lyme Library
Lyme Library Friends Host Annual Meeting, Announce New Slate of Officers
The Friends of the Lyme Public Library held their Annual Meeting on June 11, at the Library. Events from the past year were reviewed, upcoming programs and plans were announced, finances and a budget were presented and a new board was elected. Highlights of the gathering included presentation of a check of proceeds made from the Annual Booksale in May, our main fundraiser … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Friends Host Annual Meeting, Announce New Slate of Officers
Lyme Public Hall Offers Smith House Tour Saturday; Gives Glimpse of 17th Century Lyme Life
A tour of the Samuel Smith House in East Lyme -- an outstanding example of a colonial era farmhouse -- is being sponsored by the Lyme Public Hall Association as part its exploration of life in 17th century Lyme. Located at 82 Plant’s Dam Rd. in East Lyme, the house will be open on Saturday, July 18, from 2 to 4 pm. Members of the Friends of the Samuel Smith House will be on … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Offers Smith House Tour Saturday; Gives Glimpse of 17th Century Lyme Life
Community Foundation of Middlesex County Supports Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) has received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County through the River View Cemetery Fund. This funding will purchase fresh and non-perishable food to be distributed to needy families and individuals on the shoreline. “SSKP is so grateful for this generous support through the Community Foundation of … [Read more...] about Community Foundation of Middlesex County Supports Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
Weiss’s ‘Painting the Figure’ Exhibit on Show at Cooley Gallery
An opening reception for “Painting the Figure,” an exhibition and sale of figure paintings by Jerry Weiss, will be held at The Cooley Gallery this afternoon, Wednesday, July 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Weiss comes from a family of artists -- his father was a celebrated cartoonist and his mother a painter. While Weiss often paints landscapes, he always … [Read more...] about Weiss’s ‘Painting the Figure’ Exhibit on Show at Cooley Gallery
White Elephant Sale Opens at 8am Today, Final Day of Deep Discounts
The final day of the annual White Elephant Sale (WES) hosted by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme is today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and most prices are discounted by 50 percent. The sale opened yesterday at 9 a.m. precisely -- but you can be sure that wasn't be the same time that the first customers arrive! People were standing in pole positions around the roped-off … [Read more...] about White Elephant Sale Opens at 8am Today, Final Day of Deep Discounts
Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore Host Annual Meeting, July 21
Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS) will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Point Pavilion, 150 College St., Old Saybrook. This year's Annual Meeting will feature speaker Mark O'Brien, author of the children's book “Martin the Marlin” and our newest board member. In addition, the presentation of the Annual Barrie Potter Tutor of … [Read more...] about Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore Host Annual Meeting, July 21