LymeLine.com

Community News for Lyme and Old Lyme, CT

free events

Musical Masterworks Presents Two Free Concerts with ‘DeCoda’ in Old Lyme, Nov. 22 & 23

by

OLD LYME–Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ ensemble-in-residence, has announced two free concerts in Old Lyme as part of its mission to create a more compassionate and connected world through chamber music.  Musical Masterworks invites the public to an interactive family concert on Saturday, Nov. 22 and a “Celebration of Joy and Gratitude” concert on Sunday, Nov. … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Two Free Concerts with ‘DeCoda’ in Old Lyme, Nov. 22 & 23

Talk, Then Walk at Champlain North Open Space with Photographer Markham Starr, Nov. 22

by Leave a Comment

OLD LYME–Starting at noon on Saturday, Nov. 22, documentary photographer Markham Starr will lead a lecture at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St., before setting out on a walk through the Champlain North Open Space on Wyckford Lane. The event is presented by the Old Lyme Land Trust and the Old Lyme Historical Society. Starr is a Connecticut resident and author … [Read more...] about Talk, Then Walk at Champlain North Open Space with Photographer Markham Starr, Nov. 22

Got Pumpkins? Chuck ‘Em to Make Compost at Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden’s Second Annual Pumpkin Toss, Nov. 8

by

OLD LYME–On Saturday, Nov. 8, big orange gourds will be flying at the second annual Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Pumpkin Toss. The event will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at Town Woods Park, 30 Town Woods Road. The event offers families a fun venue to recycle their Halloween pumpkins for a good cause, according to an LOLFSG press release. Building on the popular … [Read more...] about Got Pumpkins? Chuck ‘Em to Make Compost at Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden’s Second Annual Pumpkin Toss, Nov. 8

Lyme Library Hosts ‘Present Day Ukraine: An Insider’s View,’ Thursday

by

LYME—On Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., a Lyme resident who recently traveled to Ukraine will help present an "insider's view" at the Lyme Public Library. The discussion and slideshow, titled "Present Day Ukraine: An Insider's View," will reveal the country through three different perspectives highlighting the efforts of the humanitarian volunteer organization Plebeian … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts ‘Present Day Ukraine: An Insider’s View,’ Thursday

This Afternoon, LYSB Unveils its Newly Renovated Home on Lyme Street with Open House, Wednesday

by

OLD LYME–On Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) will introduce its newly renovated facility at an open house.  The LYSB website explains that the renovations to the 1850 building at 59 Lyme Street were necessary to address crumbling plaster ceilings, walls with newspaper insulation, aging wiring and plumbing, a dirt floor in a … [Read more...] about This Afternoon, LYSB Unveils its Newly Renovated Home on Lyme Street with Open House, Wednesday

Pumpkin Day Promises Fun for the Whole Family at Lyme Art Association, Saturday

by

OLD LYME–Lyme Art Association invites the community to spend Saturday afternoon celebrating the season at Pumpkin Day. Festivities run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the gallery on 90 Lyme St.  Guests will have the opportunity to paint pumpkins, make seasonal art, get their faces painted and join a scavenger hunt around the gallery. Adding to the air of celebration, The … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Day Promises Fun for the Whole Family at Lyme Art Association, Saturday

High Hopes Hosts Free ‘Homecoming Fall Festival’

by

OLD LYME–High Hopes Therapeutic Riding next month will celebrate the season with its annual Homecoming Fall Festival.  The afternoon of fun, games and food – and, of course, horses – will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the High Hopes campus, 36 Town Woods Rd.  Attendees will find live music, hayrides, a haunted trail, kids’ activities, a … [Read more...] about High Hopes Hosts Free ‘Homecoming Fall Festival’

Old Lyme’s PGN Library Kicks Off ‘Banned Books Week’ with Read-In Event, Sunday

by

OLD LYME–The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (PGN) Library is kicking off the American Library Association's Banned Books Week with a community-wide Read-In, Oct. 5.   The Banned Books Week website states that the week was launched in 1982, "in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools." The explanation continues, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Kicks Off ‘Banned Books Week’ with Read-In Event, Sunday

Lyme Library Hosts Used Book Sale Saturday

by

LYME–The Friends of the Lyme Library host their annual Used Book Sale Friday, Sept. 12  and Saturday, Sept. 13. It kicks off today from 3 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, books will be sold at half price from 10 a.m to noon for the first half of the sale. From 12:30 to 4 p.m., shoppers will able to fill a bag for $10. Organizers describe the books as near-new at very discounted … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Used Book Sale Saturday

All Welcome to Celebrate Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Volunteers Saturday

by

OLD LYME–On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) will celebrate its volunteers in an end-of-season gathering at Town Woods Park.  All are welcome to the free event, which includes sandwiches and drinks. Salads and desserts are welcome but not essential.   LOLFSG in a press release said the nonprofit group this year … [Read more...] about All Welcome to Celebrate Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Volunteers Saturday

92-Year-Old Alison Mitchell, Formerly of Old Lyme, Releases Second Children’s Book; Author Presentation in OL, Sept. 9

by

Mitchell Presents Story about Canine Adventurers and Their Senior Companions at Old Lyme Church MYSTIC, CT/OLD LYME—Author Alison Mitchell may be 92, she but isn’t letting age slow down her writing pursuits.  That's according to a publicist for StoneRidge Senior Living, where Mitchell, formerly of Old Lyme, just released her second book in as many years. The … [Read more...] about 92-Year-Old Alison Mitchell, Formerly of Old Lyme, Releases Second Children’s Book; Author Presentation in OL, Sept. 9

TOP STORY: Artistic Spotlight Shines on Old Lyme’s Marvelous Midsummer Festival

by

OLD LYME—UPDATED WITH MORE PHOTOS 7/28: The Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday turned part of the town's historic district into a vibrant celebration of the arts. Visitors enjoyed a view of Americana set in the same estuarine light that lured Impressionist painters more than a century ago. Tents featuring individual artists with works in a vast range of media, local … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Artistic Spotlight Shines on Old Lyme’s Marvelous Midsummer Festival

Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Offers Full Day of Fun, Food, Fireworks & Art, July 26

by

OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Arts District has announced two of the town's premier summer celebrations: the Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 25 and the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 26. The Arts District in a press release said the family-friendly events showcase the town’s rich artistic heritage and welcoming community spirit in a weekend of art, music, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Offers Full Day of Fun, Food, Fireworks & Art, July 26

Lyme Art Association Family Day Promises Creative Fun for All Ages, June 21

by

OLD LYME–Lyme Art Association’s Family Day brings goats, music and more to the gallery grounds for free fun on Saturday.  The event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 Lyme Street. In addition to providing a chance to interact with goats, the event will include creative art activities, live music from award-winning songwriter Kelly Riley and … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Family Day Promises Creative Fun for All Ages, June 21