Executive orders from the Trump administration targeting the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming and related federal funding are raising concerns for Guilford Public Schools (GPS), according to Superintendent Paul Freeman. However, Freeman said early signs suggest
that, at least for now, the district has statelevel support to continue serving all students.
Guilford is among many school districts in Connecticut that, according to the state’s commissioner of education, are under no current obligation to comply with the federal order to eliminate DEI initiatives. That stance has been bolstered by a federal court ruling blocking the Trump administration’s
efforts to remove such programming from K–12 education.
Freeman emphasized that the ruling is not a permanent resolution but noted, “It’s on hold, at least for the time being.”
Regarding federal funding, Freeman said there has been “no immediate impact” based
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Nacho Average Festival
Festivalgoers sample savory bites at the 2025 New England Taco Festival, held during Cinco de Mayo weekend at the Guilford Fairgrounds on May 3. The lively, family-friendly celebration featured mariachi bands, Lucha Libre wrestling, donkey rides, bounce houses, a mechanical bull, and a wide array of food and drink.
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Regina Sullivan: Supporting Guilford Pride
By Pam Johnson
Senior Staff Writer
With Guilford Pride coming up on Saturday, May 17, Regina Sullivan’s timing of her $2,400 donation to Guilford-based ALEX Inc. could not be more meaningful. Among its many supportive programs and contributions, nonprofit ALEX Inc. sponsors the annual Guilford Pride event.
On May 17, the third annual Guilford Pride event invites the public to the Guilford Green to enjoy a day full of celebration, community, and pride from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature parades, performances, and vendors.
Regina is well-known to the Guilford Public Schools (GPS) family in her role as a Guilford High School (GHS) educator who’s now in her 25th year with GPS. She’s also well-known to GPS educators as the long-serving president of the teachers’ union.
“I think the work that all the
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teachers are doing is another testament to the community and the support that they give to all of our students,” says Regina. “I have a great working relationship with the Board [of Education] and I’m extremely proud of all the teachers and the support that they show our kids everyday.”
At GHS, Regina chairs the school’s physical education and health education departments. Regina is also the advisor for the GHS Gender and Sexualities Alliance (G&SA) as well as an advisor to the GHS student leadership group.
“The [leadership] kids just worked together with the Multicultural Club and put on the sec-
ond annual Multicultural Festival, which was a tremendous success and student-led initiative. They really took the initiative and organized an awesome event. It was really cool to be a part of; and to watch them take leadership and identify things that are important to them and raising awareness of different cultures.”
Regina was born and raised in Guilford and attended Guilford public schools.
“I’m a townie. I had a wonderful experience and really credit most of my teachers and the school system and the community for that, so I wanted to give back, in a way,” she says.
For Regina, her $2,400 contribution to ALEX Inc. also closes an important circle. The money is part of a settlement in her court case involving a community member who received charges following remarks pertaining to Regina’s plan to attend the 2023
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In support of Guilford Pride, Regina Sullivan, at left, recently presented Sarah Celotto, founder of Guilford-based ALEX, Inc. with a $2,400 donation. On May 17, the third annual Guilford Pride, sponsored by
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on current statements from Washington. The district has remained in close communication with the Connecticut State Department of Education and, as of now, has “no concrete fears” of a funding reallocation.
Still, Freeman acknowledged the risk of losing federal dollars remains, and the district is “monitoring the situation really closely.” GPS receives approximately $1 million annually in federal funding. While this accounts for only a small percentage of the district’s total budget, it is a significant amount that would need to be replaced if lost, he said.
Roughly 80% of the federal funding GPS receives comes through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which supports special education students. The funds help offset costs for staffing and supplies. If eliminated, “it would be a real loss of funding that we would then have to offset locally to be able to support our special education students,” Freeman said.
Other federal funds include at least $35,000 annually for professional development and $60,000 for tutoring.
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If any of that funding were cut, Freeman said, the district would seek alternatives to maintain services, most likely by reallocating local dollars. This could require cuts elsewhere in the education budget or “asking the town for a special emergency appropriation, which is something that I’ve never had to do in my time at Guilford,” he said.
Freeman described feelings of “uneasiness” and “dread” about the possibility that Guilford could be “punished” for not complying with federal directives. However, he also expressed cautious optimism due to the firm stance taken by Connecticut education officials.
“There remains an underlying feeling then secondary to the initial nervousness and dread,” Freeman said, pointing to the state’s actions as a signal of its commitment to all Connecticut students.
“Public education continues to be a local and state endeavor,” Freeman added. “I am first responsible to the Board of Education in Guilford, who is committed to continuing to do good work for our students, including ensuring that all of our students know that they belong in our Guilford Public Schools.”
The Dudley Farm Museum is holding an expressive art and writing workshop on four consecutive Wednesdays, May 21 to June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The sessions will take place in the yellow Munger Barn at The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Amy J. Barry, a writer and certified expressive arts facilitator from Branford, will lead the workshop. She will use writing prompts, exercises, historical items in the 19thcentury farmhouse, art and artifacts in the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum, and the natural surroundings at the farm to help participants get their creative juices flowing to write and draw expressive art. Previous writing or drawing experience is not required. The cost for the four-week workshop is $100. Space is limited. Registration deadline is Monday, May 12. For more information or to register, visit dudleyfarm.com/event/arts-and-creative-writing.
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William "Bill" Pinchbeck, 92, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18, 2025, in his home in Berlin, Vermont. Born in New Haven on May 6, 1932, to William Elmer Pinchbeck and Harriett Washburn Pinchbeck, Bill attended Guilford High School and Cornell University, where he studied horticulture and belonged to Alpha Chi Rho fraternity and ROTC.
Upon graduation, he served in the US Air Force in Texas and California as a pilot. After his service, he returned to Guilford to help his father with the family's growing business. His father died several years later, so Bill took over the business, building it into a very successful operation. He was always willing to try new things to improve, switching over to burning wood for heat during the energy crisis in the 1970s, incorporating electric cogeneration steam turbines, and using Apple II computers to run his irrigation systems.
Bill married Kristine Metcalfe in 1959 and had three sons, William, David, and Thomas; Billy tragically died from cancer at four years of age. This experience caused him to prioritize family time. Bill and Kris took their sons on many trips as they were growing up and instilled in them a love of learning and curiosity about the world. Kris died from cancer in 2000.
Bill married Joan Bonzi Kilton in 2001, a high school classmate, after
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which they split their time between Montpelier in the winter and Mulberry Point in Guilford in the summer. They were together until her death in January 2025.
Bill had many interests: he learned to speak Spanish in order to communicate with his employees, many of whom had come from Puerto Rico, and continued to study the language for the rest of his life; he enjoyed music, playing his clarinet, oboe and saxophone with various groups; he was an avid reader of history and biography; he swam every day when at Mulberry point and enjoyed riding his bicycle; he loved to travel, mostly in Europe and the Americas; and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, who fondly remember his famous pancakes and daily oatmeal and exercise regimen. Bill served the community in many ways. He was a longtime member of the Rotary Club; he volunteered in the schools, and he served in several roles on town committees.
Besides his parents, his son, and his wives, he was predeceased by his sister Faye. Besides his sons, he leaves his daughters-in-law, Margaret Pinchbeck and Bonnie Garmisa, and his grandchildren, Clara, Ellie, Simon, and Dorrie. Donations in his name may be made to the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437, or the Kellogg Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.
There will be a graveside service held in conjunction with his wife, Joan’s, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier. Joan Pinchbeck died on Jan. 9, 2025. A second service will be held in Connecticut, to be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
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Public Garden Could Bloom at Nut Plains
By Aaron Rubin
The Guilford Community Gardens (GCG) is planning a major move with the creation of an inclusive garden at Nut Plains Park and is seeking support from Guilford residents to help bring it to life.
Terri Cain, founder and garden manager of the GCG nonprofit, told the the new garden would be the group’s largest project since its formation 12 years ago, particularly because it is designed as an inclusive public space for people of all ages and abilities.
“As we design the garden, there’s a place for people who maybe have mobility issues, so we can put them closer to the entrance and have special parking for them,” Cain said. “We have raised beds, where you don’t have to stoop down. You Guilford Courier
can have a bench there that we put on the edge, and then you can sit and garden.”
The community garden will feature a designated “children’s garden,” Cain said, with fun and engaging themes like a “pizza garden” where children can grow ingredients commonly used in pizza. To ensure access for all, GCG will also waive plot fees for those with financial need.
Cain said Nut Plains Park offers a “beautiful spot” for the garden, located near public features such as the dog park and athletic fields, while still providing a sense of retreat in a quiet area at the end of a trail.
“A lot of people come to a garden to let go of stress,” Cain said.
The new garden would reintroduce a community growing space to Nut Plains Park, which last hosted one in the 1970s.
The site has seen limited use since an unsuccessful effort to plant American chestnut trees and the more recent appearance of invasive species.
Restoring the space to its “agricultural roots” on town property would open doors for expanded partnerships with the Town of Guilford and other local organizations, Cain said.
GCG also envisions the garden as a site for workshops, tours, and community events.
Health and wellness are central to GCG’s mission, from reducing stress and encouraging social connection to growing food that will be donated to the Guilford Food Bank.
In a statement, GCG said, “Growing our own food will increase self-reliance and promote healthy habits such as eating
local organic produce, building exercises into daily routines, and finding respite from daily stresses by engaging with nature.”
The project is supported by the Community Match Fund from Sustainable CT, with a fundraising goal of $7,500. Cain said GCG must receive donations from at least 75 individuals to qualify for the match.
She emphasized that the donations “can’t come from just a few people,” but must reflect broad community support to demonstrate the town’s commitment to bringing the garden back to Nut Plains Park.
“With your support, we can rebuild a community garden for Guilford which will provide a place for all ages to make connections,” the GCG stated.
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After 12 years of successful agricultural efforts, the GCG is looking to reintroduce gardening at Nut Plains Park
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GAC Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Youth Program
Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared toward nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12 and special teen classes and workshops for those 12 and up. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Summer Camp for Future Inventors
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to two locations: Old Saybrook Middle School, 60 Sheffield Street, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, and Adams Middle School, 233 Church Street, Guilford, from Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in kindergarten to grade 6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes STEM; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance, and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship in an engaging environment. Pricing starts at $275. For more information or to register, visit invent.org/camp.
Academic and Enrichment Classes Offered
Registration is now open for Shoreline Adult Education’s catalog of free academic programs and affordable enrichment classes. The free academic programs are open to adult residents of Branford, Clinton, Guilford, and North Branford. With federal funding from a grant, adults living outside this four-town region are eligible to enroll in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), an alternative to the GED. Multiple program options are available for adults interested in earning their high school diploma. Confidentiality and flexible class schedules are available to those enrolled in the NEDP. In addition, English for speakers of other languages is offered for nonEnglish speakers, as well as workforce preparation classes and courses for families with young and school-aged children. Citizenship preparation is offered with a twosemester class designed to support adults in their pathway to U.S. citizenship. Shoreline Adult Education has also partnered with local business owners and instructors to offer enrichment classes through June. Course topics include retirement planning, arts and crafts, music, dance, health and wellness, lectures on local Connecticut history, computers, and foreign languages. For more information or to register in any of the classes, call the Branford office at 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
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Dated at Guilford Connecticut this 28th day of April, 2025. Jeff Parker, Chairman
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ESTATE OF Gerald L. Streeval, AKA Gerald Lee Streeval (25- 0081)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated April 23, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
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GHS graduation with a rainbow dyed on the side of her head.
“I want to make the donation because I want something good to come from a tremendously difficult and unfair situation that I went through,” Regina says. “I think it’s really important to support the LGBTQ+ community in our town. Most of the town, and all of the school system and the Board of Education, have been tremendously supportive of me.”
The donation also reflects Regina’s personal values and her support of the work ALEX is doing, she says.
“I think that the work that ALEX is doing needs to happen,” says Regina. ALEX is an acronym for Acceptance, Love, Equality, and Xenacious. On its website (alex-inc.org), the organization shares, “When one of Sarah Celotto’s children came out as part of the LGBTQ community, Sarah jumped into educating herself. She attended meetings and read books and articles so that she could fully be there for her child. In doing this, Sarah realized the need for education, communication and creating spaces where youth and adults could be their true authentic selves without feeling judged. She started ALEX not only for her child but for all those who have felt unseen, unloved, and unsupported. She hopes this organization will help create a world where we can live together with no judgment or hate but instead acceptance and love.”
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Regina presented the donation to Celotto on the Guilford Green on May 3.
“The fact that they’ve brought Pride to Guilford, I think, is uplifting for anyone in the community but especially for the LGBTQ+ youth and advocates. We all are entitled to equality, and I want the kids to feel seen and represented and understand that they matter,” says Regina.
The G&SA club at the high school is also supportive of ALEX Inc., including the club’s fundraising efforts.
“They do a fundraiser every June and we’ve made donations in the past to other organizations, but there’s never been a local one. They need the funds the most,” says Regina.
Regina says she appreciates ALEX Inc.’s supportive work and its efforts to bring Pride Week to Guilford each year.
“I can see the effort, and I think it will impact the students that I work with and future students. I love the community, so rather than give this donation to a bigger national organization, I want to put the money there to support the work that they are doing, moving ahead,” says Regina. “For me, the money comes from a situation that caused harm, but I want to redirect that and make it uplifting and healing towards community organizations that are doing the work with the school and the community. I wanted to be part of that progress.”
Volunteers are needed to offer local seniors and/or veterans companionship through the Agency on Aging’s RSVP Volunteer Program. Volunteers should be at least 55 years of age and willing to visit a senior and/or veteran in their home for one hour a week. For more information, call Cherie Strucaly 203-752-3059.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Guilford and North Guilford
District 20 of Connecticut (Area 11) of Alcoholics Anonymous has dozens of meetings throughout the week to help carry the message to people in recovery and those who may still be suffering from this disease. The meetings are held at various locations, as well as online. For more information and a list of meetings, email the public information officer at d20a11pi@gmail.com or visit https://d20a11.org.
East River Preserve Mountain Biking
The Guilford Conservation Commission recently modified the original management plan for the East River Preserve regarding mountain biking, which is now seasonally permitted on the yellow-, orange-, and white-blazed trails in the preserve, and on the trail that circles the northern meadow, a portion of which is blue-blazed. Due to the sensitive nature of the terrain and the need to protect water quality, mountain biking will continue to be prohibited on the green- and red-blazed trails, and on a majority of the blue-blazed trail. Signage indicating “No Biking” or “Foot Travel Only” will be clearly visible at appropriate locations on these trails. The Conservation Commission requests that all users of the East River Preserve respect these trail designations and any notices regarding seasonal and temporary trail closures due to saturated and or muddy trail conditions. Users are asked to stay on marked trails and not create any new trails. For more information, call 203-453-8015.
Food Worth Tasting
The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, continues through Saturday, Dec. 13. The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. The remaining tours will be held on Saturdays, June 14, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.
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The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP) annual raffle fundraiser runs through Saturday, July 26. Each ticket costs $1 for a chance to win one of four gift card: $250 Visa, $200 Amazon, $100 Cabela, and $50 Chewy. The raffle drawing will be held at the GNHCP Center, 965 State Street, New Haven, on July 26 at 6 p.m. Winners need not be present. GNHCP is a nonprofit organization that is committed to addressing feline overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter and public education. To purchase tickets, visit gnhcp.org/raffle. For more information, contact GNHCP at 203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org.
Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared towards nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Connecticut General Statutes provides for a partial refund of annual rental and utility expenses to qualified elderly or totally disabled renters under the state of Connecticut’s tax relief for elderly and disabled renters program. To be eligible for a rebate on the 2024 combined rental and utility expenses, an applicant must be 65 years and older or a totally disabled renter in Connecticut in 2024, and the total 2024 income must be less than $45,200 for an individual or $55,100 for couples. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30. For more information, Guilford renters may call 203-453-8009.
Spectrum Gallery is seeking submissions from artists and fine artisans for two upcoming events: the Essex Green Summer Arts Festival on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, and the Madison Green Autumn Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12. Artists and fine artisans are invited to submit their work to Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. For more information, including deadlines and a prospectus, or to register for either festival, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or visit the festivals link at spectrumartgallery.org.
Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp. Each session of the summer camp features a natural science focus. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, and run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, Aug 15. Each weeklong session will focus on a project relevant to the week’s theme, allowing children to participate in a hands-on curriculum tailored to meet each child’s interest and skills. Campers are organized in groups based on their ages. The camps for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 are as follows: EcoAdventures, Art and Discovery, Estuary Explorers, and Super Scientists. The camps for ages 11 to 13 are Eco Engineers and River Rangers. Camp fees vary. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-summer-camp.
GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. The support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays through June 8 in the cafe at Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. (No session on Mothers' Day, May 11, and possibly May 25, the Sunday preceding Memorial Day.) The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. A journal/workbook can be ordered directly through GriefShare when participants register. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, Connecticut” at griefshare.org/findagroup.
Deep River Horseshoe League Kicks off the Season
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Opening Night on Marvin Field signifies the official beginning of spring for members of the Deep River Horseshoe League. Prior to the start of play, Reverend Caronna of the First Congregational Church welcomed the members for their 70th season and offered a prayer for the league and its members. In keeping with tradition, she gave the “Blessing of the Pits” and asked that the players be especially kind to the Yankees team. Teams scurried to get started, knowing that most game sixes would be completed in the dark.
Prior to the season, the league determines which players are returning and how many vacancies it will need to field 18 teams, each consisting of three players. Players’ averages are used in deciding which division they will be in, with the top 18 in “A”, the middle 18 in “B,” and the final 18 in “C”. Players move up and down within divisions until the team averages are fairly equal. This year, “A” division gained Frank Rausch, last year’s main substitute, John Sciacca returning from shoulder surgery, Mark Goodale, and Jeremy Davis, and Damin Roberts moved up to “A” division. In addition, the league added four new players to be substitutes, three of which were used in Week 1.
The White Sox and Red Sox all started the season in first place with a 5-1 record. The Pirates are the league’s top scoring team and the first to top 300 points at the start of the season. Several players dominated the individual division statistics: Giants’ Mike Zanelli Sr. and Cards’ Kris Toohey for “A” division, Braves’ Peter Furmonavicius, Angels’ Scott Allen Jr., and Tigers’ Harvey Strausser for” B” division, and Pirates’ Anthony Conkling for “C” division.
The White Sox got off to a quick start, winning the first three games behind Brady Miller’s two games of 31 and 32 points, and Brian Walsh’s best game of 27 points before Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers were able to gain their lone win. The White Sox won the last two games. In game five, Brady scored another 30 points, and his ringer in the last box gave the White Sox a one-point win, while in game six, it was Howie Fisher’s 31-point game.
Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox were without their “B” player. Marlins’ John Hutra had brought a guest, Adam Fortier, who was thrust into the substitute role on the Red Sox. Ironically, the first shoe he tossed was for a ringer. The Red Sox won the first
stituting on the Mets and had a 27-point game to lead to the Mets’ second win. The Braves are grouped with six other teams with a 4-2 record.
In Sciacca’s first game back since his shoulder surgery, his Diamondbacks had a four-point handicap advantage in game one, as they battled Skip Robinson’s Pirates. The Pirates held a one-point lead going into the last box. Both teams scored seven in the last box, and the Pirates got their first win. The players would match up again in game four, and this time, the Diamondbacks had a five-point lead going into the last box. The Pirates scored six, while the Diamondbacks only managed one point, and it resulted in the night’s only tied game. The Pirates finished the night with a 4.5-1.5 victory. Robinson’s 123-point series was second highest for “A” players, and Pirates’ Anthony Conkling’s 88-point series was tops for “C” division. He was the leader for “C” Division in all six statistics categories. The 303 points the Pirates scored as a team was rare for the first night.
Last year’s top two scorers faced each other - Cardinals’ No. 1 Toohey vs. Giants’ No. 2 Zanelli Sr. In the first two games they faced each other, Zanelli scored 42 and 47 points for Giants’ wins. In their next two games, Toohey scored 35 and 33 points, leading to Cardinals’ wins. Zanelli finished the night with a 131-point series and was the leading scorer for “A” division. He is the leading scorer in all six statistics categories. Toohey was the third leading scorer for “A” division with a 119-point series. The Cardinals won both “B”/”C” games and finished with a 4-2 record.
Angels’ Tony Cutone and Scott Allen Jr. combined for 206 points in a 4-2 win over John Durinick’s Orioles. Allen’s 104-point series led the “B” division, and he was in the top three in all six statistics categories for “B” division. The Angels finished 4-2 for the night.
three games in part due to Fortier scoring 21 points in each of his first two games, and in part as the Marlins’ “B” and “C” players were having difficulty scoring. The Marlins managed to win one game behind Mike Beckwith’s 26-point game. His 74point series was the third leading scorer for “C” division. The Marlins really made the Red Sox work for their wins, as the Red Sox won four of their five games by less than three points.
Braves’ Rausch and Mets’ Goodale both scored 35 points in game one, but it was Goodale’s double, and Leif Selander added four points in the last box for a Mets win. In the next four games, Furmonavicius was the spark that led to the Braves winning. His 109-point series was the leading “B” division scorer. In game six, well past sunset and with only the streetlights for some light, it was Mike Shashok, who last played in the league seven years ago, sub-
The Yankees vs. the Tigers was one of four matches that had to finish their last game in the dark. Paul Noel was a substitute on the Yankees’ team, and his 83point series was the second leading score for “C” division. Tigers’ Strausser’s 102point series was the third highest for “B” division players and in the top three of all statistics categories. The Tigers won 4-2, and they finished the last game in the dark.
Both the Cubs defeated the Reds 4-2 and the Rangers won two games against the Rockies – the first and the last one in the dark.
Photo courtesy of Joe Heery
Pictured is Reverend Caronna of the First Congregational Church providing the "Blessing of the Pits" before the Deep River Horseshoe League kicked off last week.
Munson Records 100th Career Hit for Guilford Softball, Girls’ Tennis Wins a Trio
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Softball
On April 24, the Guilford softball team played host to Sheehan and fell 9-6. In this contest, senior captain Ella Munson achieved a great milestone, recording the 100th hit of her high school career.
On April 28, the team hosted North Haven and won 10-5. Peton Lamay drove in three runs (as she hit a home run in the contest), and Katie Mull drove in two. Munson and Mallory Sedorra each drove in a run. Sarah O’Brien pitched seven innings, giving up 11 hits and five earned runs. She walked three batters and struck out five.
On April 30, the team traveled to Sacred Heart Academy and earned an 11-9 victory. Munson drove in three runs for the Grizzlies, as she hit a ball over the fence, and Kennadie Tansey drove in a run. Sedorra pitched six innings, giving up six hits and seven earned runs. She walked seven and struck out three. O’Brien then threw one inning, giving up no runs and recording a strikeout.
Guilford hosted West Haven on May 2 and won 8-4. Hannah Prior drove in four of the Grizzlies’ runs. Tansey hit a home run and drove in two runs, and O’Brien and Taylor Ketchum each drove in one run. O’Brien
pitched seven innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs. She walked four and struck out seven.
Girls’ Tennis
Guilford girls’ tennis hosted Branford on April 29 and won 61. Zoe Tsoukanelis won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 2 singles, and Olivia Cowperthwait won 6-3, 7-5, 10-8 at No. 3 singles. Julia Castonguay earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 4 singles.
The No. 1 doubles pairing of Mia Hardy and Peyton Lynch won 7-5, 6-2, 10-6. At No. 2 dou-
bles, Kate Gasparini and Breann Shelton won 6-0, 6-1. In the No. 3 doubles spot, Clara Arpie and Veronica Zuniga won 6-0, 6-2.
The next day, the Grizzlies traveled to Hamden and earned a 6-1 victory. Caroline Hergan won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Sophie Gochman won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 2 singles. Violet Moroso earned a No. 3 singles victory (63, 6-3, 6-1).
On the doubles side, Juliette Kellner and Makenna Clark won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 1. Clara Arpie and Veronica Zuniga (No. 2 doubles) won 6-3, 6-3, and Ryan Cohen and Sam Torello earned a 7-5 7-6
(7-4) victory in the No. 3 doubles spot.
On May 2, Guilford hosted Career Magnet and won 7-0. Hergan won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Claire Cummin won 61, 6-0 at No. 2 singles. At No. 3 singles, Avery Torres won 6-1, 62, and at No. 4 singles, Catherine Joyce won 8-2.
For doubles, Clara Arpie and Veronica Zuniga won 6-0, 6-0 at No 1. The No. 2 doubles pairing of Jada Preble and Lily Scoggin won 6-1, 6-1. At No. 3 doubles, Maggie Apicella and Riley Dwyer won 60, 6-0.
Boys’ Tennis
On April 29, Guilford boys’ tennis traveled to Wilbur Cross and won 5-2. Tomas Kharaboze won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 1 singles, and Niko Piironen won 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2
For doubles, Nate Greif and Brant Sankey won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 1, Damian Dadak and Johnson Dong won 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2, and Asher Zide and Theme Hardy won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3. The next day, the Grizzlies hosted Wilbur Cross and won 7-0. Guilford ended the week at Branford on May 2 and lost 5-2.
On April 28, the Guilford golf team traveled to Pine Orchard Country Club to take on the Branford Hornets, where the Grizzlies chalked another victory 154-168. Senior captain Andrew Beauton earned medalist honors shooting a 1 under par 34, followed by Kelley Webster with a 39, Anthony Cerino with a 40, and Daniel Pearce with a 41.
The Grizzlies hosted East Haven on April 30 and won 157229. Beauton was medalist with 1 over par 36, followed by Webster and Pearce with a score of 40, Cerino with a 41, and Bobby Shaw with a 42.
Guilford hosted Daniel Hand at Madison Country Club on May 1, where the Grizzlies were dealt a defeat 161-152. Hand junior Cameron Knight was medalist shooting an even par 35. Guilford scores included Webster with a 38, Cerino with a 40, Shaw with a 41, and Pearce with a 42.
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Photo courtesy of Kari Mull
Pictured is the Guilford softball team with senior captain Ella Munson, who recorded her 100th career hit in the team's game vs. Sheehan on April 24.
Munson Records 100th Career Hit for Guilford Softball, Girls’ Tennis Wins a Trio
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Girls’ Outdoor Track
The Guilford girls’ outdoor track team split its tri-meet on Apil 30 against Law and Shelton, defeating Law 101-44 but falling short to Shelton 87-63. Top performers of the day included senior captain Cassie Ward, who won the long jump (14’5”) and triple jump (30’5 1/2”) and tied for the win in high jump (4’10”). Freshman Kaylin Diglio won the pole vault with a clear of 11’0” and took second in both the 300 (49.74) and 100-meter hurdles (18.42). The 4x800 relay team of sophomore Sienna Brackney, junior Ciara Davenport, sophomore Olivia Jackson, and freshman Clara Calvert won in a time of 10:50.42. Jackson won the 800 in 2:34.91 with teammate Davenport taking third in 2:41.83.
Schedules
Friday, May 9: at Hillhouse/Career at 4 p.m. Monday, May 12: at Fairfield Prep at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: vs. Amity at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Xavier at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Amity at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15: at Hamden at 2:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: vs. Weston at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Southington at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15: at Daniel Hand at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: at Xavier at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: at Mercy w/ Lauralton Hall at 3:45 p.m.
Freshman Brooke Melina took second in the 200 (27.81) and third in the 100 (13.76). Freshman Abbie White was second in the 1600 in 5:59.88, with sophomore teammate Indy Pelliccio finishing third in 6:04.16. Brackney took second in the 3200 in 13:50.66. Freshman Ashlyn Meehan took second in the 400 in 68.14, and sophomore Muiriel Rader took third in triple jump (27’10”).
On May 2 and May 3, the girls competed in the Middletown Invitational. Top performers included sophomore Indy Pelliccio who was sixth in the freshmen/sophomore 1600 on Friday in a time of 6:01.28. On Saturday, freshman Diglio took second in the pole vault with a clear of 12’0” and came back to take fifth in the 300 hurdles in a personal best time of 48.59.
Guilford Boys’ Outdoor Track Aiming for Personal Records in Postseason Meets
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“Going to meets like the SCC East and the SCC Championship, we’re really going to be going up against some of the top talent in Connecticut. I think, you know, the challenge is going to be if the Grizzlies can rise to those talented fellows across the conference.”
Despite the results, the goal remains the same for the Grizzlies over the course of the rest of the season: to grow individually and as a unit while looking to break school records in the process.
Friday, May 9: at East Haven at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Xavier Thursday, May 15: vs. Daniel Hand at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Branford at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13: vs. East Lyme at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 9: at East Haven at 4 p.m. Monday, May 12: at Amity at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Branford at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 9: vs. Mercy at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Amity at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Cheshire at 3:45 p.m.
“We’re looking forward to hopefully breaking more and more school records this year. It’s been a culture of our team for the past four years. Each year in the past four years, we’ve broken the school record in at least one event. This year, we have our sights set out on a couple realistic school records,” said Norton. “Ethan Wienkamp is coming off an indoor season of breaking seven school records. So we’re hoping to have him repeat that in the outdoor season. I’m also just looking forward to seeing these guys grow. They’ve been a great group to coach over the past three years, and I’m hoping for a wonderful championship season for them to go out on a high note on.”
Norton is assisted by Ronald Piombino (boys’ and girls’ throwing coach) and Cassie Nemec.
The Grizzlies roster is comprised of seniors Adam Briganti (discus, shot put), Freeman, Alex Hough (discus, shot put), Brenden Mull (discus, shot put), Oberg, Taverna, Mason Tazuk (discus, shot put), and Wienkamp; juniors Aaron Bergantino (discus, shot put), Emerson Breda (sprinter), Joshua Daniels (400m, high jump), Glascoff, Grassi, William Johnson (distance), Aaron Kowalonek (400m, high jump), Sam Martocci (shot put, discus,
javelin), Blake Meder (sprinter, long jump), Logan Plancon (discus, javelin), Faelen Romano (discus, shot put), Aiden Ruotolo (100m, 200m, 4x100), and Tandler; sophomores Ryan Barbak (sprinter), Everett Barden (distance), Jackson Eder (javelin, discus), Jordan Espinosa (distance, 4x800 relay), Luca EspoitoLanglais (1600m, javelin), Aiden Flanders (shot put, discus), Caleb Hansen (distance), Kyle Love (sprinter), Tyler Mezrich (distance, 4x400, 4x800), Aarav Nadagouda (sprinter), Jack Thomasson (sprinter), Lewis Thoreen (distance), and David Zhang (distance); and freshmen Daniel Appleton (sprinter, javelin, long jump), Henryk Bober (mid-distance), Chieffo, Logan Dumais (shot put, discus), Gavin Fleck (sprinter, long jump), Brandon Guile (discus, long jump), Hernandez, John Mancini (sprinter), Chris Nelson (100m, discus, javelin), William Pirri (shot put, discus), and Dylan Soper (discus, shot put, javelin).
Guilford Boys Outdoor Track and Field Regular Season Results and Schedule
April 9: Hamden 174 East Haven 112, Guilford 104
April 19: Guilford 12th overall
April 23: North Haven 217, Guilford 168, Career Magnet 30
April 30: Shelton 206, Jonathan Law 122, Guilford 116 May 3: Team scores not listed on athletic.net
Wednesday, May 7: vs Hillhouse Saturday, May 10: The 93rd Greater Hartford Invitational
Tuesday, May 13: vs Lauralton Hall and Xavier
Tuesday, May 20: SCC East Sectional Saturday, May 31: CIAC Class MM Boys Championship
Fishing report
Most of the focus is on striped bass now that spring blackfish season is in the rearview mirror. Stripers have lined the beaches, bays, and tidal rivers with a class of schoolies stretching light gear to the limit. A combination of natural baits and artificials are racking up solid catches. Be on the lookout for the slot limit curve breaker that slipped in from the holdover pack or made its way into the Sound after migrating. Porgy fanatics are excited
about porgy season being open, and flukers are looking forward to more doormats this season. Inland waters keep getting more productive as trout get more stockings and lakes see action-packed bass, toothy critter, and panfish catches increasing. For more on this attention-getting fishing season, click over to Captain Morgan’s weekly column featured on zip06.com and search for: “Ospreys Deserve Better.”
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Of Motherhood, Acceptance, and Gratitude
By Liz Egan
Special to Living
Recently, I had a revelation about my mother. It was not a lightning bolt moment or an “aha! I figured it out” sensation, but an unfolding awareness that has ripened with age. I have realized I am the person I am not “in spite of” but “because of.” I can accept my mother as a person just like me and be grateful for all she provided.
My mother, Virginia Dolores Weber, was born in August of 1922, the third of four children, in Brooklyn, New York. When she was 13, at the height of the Depression, her mother, whom she adored, died of acute appendicitis at home. Her two older brothers joined the Army and were stationed overseas. In high school, she took on the role of the mother in her home. When her brothers returned from the war, she cared for them. Her father remarried, changing the home dynamic. She was athletic and adventurous. She loved to read. She enjoyed her proximity to New York City and frequently windowshopped her favorite stores. She had secretarial skills she learned in high school. Asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she responded, “A mother.”
My parents were married in May of 1942 and moved to Hempstead, Long Island. After having three children in as many years, they bought a larger home in the small community of Islip Terrace in the township of The Islips. When they were blessed by many more children, my father added additions onto their home. Together, they enlarged their family to 15 children and expanded their home by five additions.
I enjoy many childhood memories of my mother. Her face smiled at all of us as she peeled apple after apple with a paring knife while we all sat around the kitchen table doing our homework after school. On Friday nights, we would play Pokeno or Bingo. She would sneak into her drawer in the laundry room and share a rain hat, a pencil, a pad, or a mint that she collected as prizes. She loved the beach and took us there often. She taught us to make jelly from the grape vines in our yard. She loved dress shops like Loehmann’s. She had her hair done every Friday. She told us we had great skin. Her skin was so soft, made so by years of cold cream and lotion.
Once my siblings and I were all in school, she took up playing golf and joined a Women’s League on Wednesdays. She participated in a regular Bridge Group and hosted many tournaments in our home. She belonged to a Tuesday Home Extension group of other homemakers who shared recipes and crafts each week. Through that group, she learned to hook rugs, cane chairs, and do needlepoint. She took painting lessons from a local art teacher. She always had a knitting project going, teaching each of us to knit. She had a sweet tooth.
As a child with epilepsy, my case was reviewed monthly as part of New York Hospital’s Grand Rounds program. The two of us took the Long Island Railroad and she instinctively navigated the subways and buses to get to our destinations. She rewarded my courage during these trips by going to museum exhibitions. The trials of these journeys I see now as the gift that inspired me to be an artist. My seizures also frequently brought me home from school early. On those many days, we would often bake together.
In my teens, there was a great deal of turbulence in my family. I became my mother’s counselor and a caretaker for my younger siblings. I encouraged her to go back to work after unexpected circumstances dramatically changed our lives at home. It was then that I started to listen to her story, her dreams, and her intentions for her life rather than focus on her role in ours. I never realized how her not having a mother as a teenager had affected her ability to mother so many teenagers. I only saw what I needed and what she sometimes was unable to give. At 52, she returned to work as a Ward Clerk at Southside Hospital, where her social skills and affability made her well-known among the staff. At night, after a long day, she would butter some saltines and microwave a half grapefruit with honey on top as a treat with her tea.
In my late 20s, she taught me how to play golf. Over 35 years later, I still enjoy it. I recall how patient my mother was when I hit into the reeds or the water. “No one is looking. Drop one in the fairway and try again.” My mother gave much credence to diligent effort and hard work. She believed that trying your best would always yield a positive outcome.
The gifts presented to my mother on Mother’s Day changed a lot over the years. As children, each of us made homemade cards. Sometimes, we would wrap up some chocolate. A simple homemade craft was her favorite gift. My father always brought my mother a corsage and made a special dinner on Mother’s Day. As a teen, I started planting her begonias each Mother’s Day.
In the summer of 2000, my mother came to live in an assisted living facility in Connecticut. My husband Paul and I were her “go-to” people. Her transition from the home she lived in for 56 years went well until macular degeneration and yet another unexpected death of one of her children exposed a weariness she could not escape, and she began to fail. She returned to Long Island to be near her people and several of my siblings who lived there. On Mother’s Day 2007, all of my siblings went to our hometown course, Timber Point Country Club, and played a round in her honor. On the back nine of the Blue Course, each of us hit a golf ball scribbled with a message into the ocean. After the round, we visited her at the hospital. I gave her a clay sunflower pin I had made with my art club students. She asked me to put it on her hospital gown. She was surrounded by her children. Four days later, she passed away.
My mother’s influence on my life has evolved over the years. I appreciate how special she was and my relationship with her. I see her humanity and can accept her limitations. When I wake up complaining of aches and pains, I can laugh remembering her doing her stretches and complaining about her knees. Her creativity, her love of learning, of baking, of puzzles, and the outdoors all live within me. She was a good woman who was the best mother she could be. This Mother’s Day I will celebrate all that was and continues to be in my life and the life of my siblings.
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Virginia Dolores Weber in her 8th grade graduation photo.
Virginia Weber at the beach, one of her favorite places.
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: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bishop’s Orchards (main orchard), 480 New England Rd., Guilford. Features educational talks with a local beekeeper about the essential role of bees in apple production, wagon rides around the orchard, a farm animal petting area, live acoustic music, story time, craft-making activities, food trucks, and more. Cost: $12 general admission in advance, $15 on day of event, $10 seniors, free for children under age 2. For info or tickets, visit bishopsorchards.com.
: 1 to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green. For children ages 4 to 18. Features an openair market consisting of crafts made by the children at home and sold to the public. Crafts should be made entirely by the child, with little to no parental help. Rain date: Sunday, May 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. For info, contact Kerrin Falk Forsyth at 781-733-3980 or kerrinfalk@gmail.com.
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: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Night
The Great Gatsby
: 6 to 9 p.m. BarrelHouse, 176 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Features live music, Gatsby-inspired props, photo opportunities, and more. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of the book, . Hosted by the Friends of the Killingworth Library. Free admission. Dressing up in 1920s attire is encouraged but not required. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Rise Up: Branford Chorale Spring Concert
:7:30 p.m.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School, 185 Damascus Rd., Branford. All ages are welcome. Includes raffle prizes. Admission: $20 adults, $15 for students and seniors. Tickets available at the door. For info, visit branfordchorale.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AND SUNDAY, MAY 11
Spring Bird Walk
: 9 a.m. Meet at the far end of West Point Road across from the Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Led by local birder Chris Woerner. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust. All ages welcome. No dogs. The path is partly flat, partly on a hill with rocky, irregular terrain. Free and open to the public. Bring binoculars if possible; otherwise, a few will be available. Bring water. Wear appropriate dress and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Rain or shine unless weather is dangerous. For updates, visit facebook.com/branfordlandtrustCT. For info, email info@branfordlandtrust.org.
Concerts Series. Free admission but tickets must be ordered online. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com.
Concert by The A Cappella Singers
: 4 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. Admission: freewill donation. Proceeds benefit the Columbus House in New Haven. For info, contact 203-488-2681 or Trinitychurch@trinitybranford.org.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Book Discussion
: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Book: by Richard Powers. Facilitated by educator Pamela Asmus and writer Joanna Baymiller. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Playground: A Novel
Art for All: Painting with Acrylics
: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Presented by Helen Hadley, a retiree who paints and donates proceeds of her sales to breast cancer research. For adults and seniors. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Lincoln's Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War
Tuesday Book Discussion
: 1 to 2 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book: by James McBride. Newcomers welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Mary’s Culinary Class: Broccoli and Cavatelli and Spring Chex
SUNDAY, MAY 11
Concert by the Isadore String Quartet
: 4 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Part of the 27th season of the George Flynn Classical
: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Indian River Recreation Complex Multipurpose Room, 201 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For ages 6 to 14. Hosted by the Clinton Parks and Recreation. Open to Clinton residents and nonresidents. Cost: $40. For info or to register (required), contact 203464-8447 or marysculinaryclassesllc@gmail.com, or visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Marketing and Sales Basics
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Third of five sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five modules but may attend any single session. Free. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Series sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Via Zoom. Cost: $30. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
Author Event: Michael Vorenberg in Conversation with Spencer Reece Insects and Water
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over Work Author Event: James Patterson
: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Julie Michaelson. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust as part of its 2025 Speaker Series. Free and open to the public. For info, visit branfordlandtrust.org or blackstonelibrary.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Federal Reserve Independence: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Ray Lombra, professor emeritus of economics at Penn State University. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Light Pollution and Its Impact on Our Green Space
:
Noon to 2 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a presentation by Craig Repasz, founder of Lights Out Connecticut. Topic covers an overview of the current level of light pollution; its effect on plants, birds, and insects; and steps that can be taken to lessen light pollution. Part of the monthly meeting of the Leete’s Island Garden Club. For info or to register (required), contact 203-453-0780 or kayclaiborn@comcast.net.
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store: A Novel The #1 Dad Book: Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $30, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.
Breastfeeding Support Meeting Tree Emissions and Climate Change
: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Jon Gewirtzman from the Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Chatfield Hollow Lecture and Walk
: 10:30 a.m. Oak Lodge Nature Center, Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte. 80, Killingworth. Led by Jim Powers. Bring a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to register (required), contact SVCT at 203-747-5939 or info@shorelinevillagect.org.
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Inaugural Apple Blossom Festival
Third Madison Youth Craft Fair
Spring Crafts
Natalie: Jewelry Making and Metal Stamping Great Gatsby
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Opening Reception for the
School
: 5 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. The show runs through Tuesday, May 27. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Pricing and Managing Money
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Fourth of five sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five modules but may attend any single session. Free. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Series sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.
: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. Tickets: $135, includes appetizers, dinner, open bar, and silent and live auctions. Sponsorship levels available. To RSVP, contact the SARAH Foundation at 203-453-6531 or kim@sarahfoundation.org. For info, visit sarahfoundation.org/events/sarah-gala.
: 6 to 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Stephanie Venturino, assistant professor of analysis and musicianship at the Yale School of Music. Co-sponsored by the Guilford Library and the Shoreline Village CT (SVCT), 1204 Main St., #128, Branford. To register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282. For info, visit shorelinevillagect.org.
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book: by Charlotte Vassell. Newcomers welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
The Other Half: A Novel
and fauna and learn tips for identifying and controlling invasive plants. Dress for mud. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT Director Sam Mandel. Rain date: Sunday, May 18. For info, text 347-969-4178 visit guilfordlandtrust.org.
2025 Branford Garden Club Spring Sale
: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library lawn, 758 Main St., Branford. Features cut flower bouquets, native plants, perennials, summer and fall bulbs, herbs, vegetables, and flower seedlings. Includes child-friendly plant projects, handmade note cards, and the Bartlett native tree giveaway. Master gardeners will offer advice and answer gardening questions. For info, contact Catherine Jackson at 203-218-5671 or catherine.s.jackson@gmail.com.
: 9:30 a.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by the Women & Family Life Center. For info, contact Emily Rorke at 203458-6699 or erorke@womenandfamilylife.org.
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features handcrafted items and products made by local small businesses and artisans. Guests can also shop the library's book sale for gently-used and nearly-new paperback and hardcover books for adults and children. For info, visit events.hchlibrary.org.
Cans for Cancer: Donation of Recyclable Cans and Plastic Bottles
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton Fire Department, 35 E. Main St. Proceeds benefit the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund to help shoreline cancer victims with bills not covered by insurance. For info, call Sandy Allen at 860-883-5185.
: 11 a.m.
back after the broadcast. For info or tickets, call 203-2452456 or visit madisoncinemas2.com.
Branford Arts Society Presents Carl Cranmer
: 3 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a piano performance with pieces from Scarlatti, Chopin, and Borodin. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Author Event: Ocean Vuong in Conversation with Soon Wiley
FRIDAY, MAY 16
: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by check made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info or to register, call 203-239-5432.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
: 6:45 a.m. Madison Town Green. Features a 5K and kids fun run. Race day check in 6:45 a.m., kids fun run starts 7:45 a.m., 5K run begins 8 a.m. Cost: $35 for 5K run, $5 for the kids run. Service fees apply. Proceeds benefit Night in Hand, the post-graduation celebration for the Daniel Hand High School class of 2025. For info or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/ CT/Madison/RunToGraduation.
: 9 a.m. Meet at Laurel Hollow Road trailhead. In conjunction with the inaugural Kampmeyer Preserve Trails Day. Features a moderate hike or a shorter family-friendly loop to see local flora
Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. The event honors Cuff, a slave at the Whitfield House from 1772 to 1775. He was a gardener and teamster, and he may have served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Cuff was researched by students at Elizabeth C. Adams Middle School in Guilford. Speakers include Pat Wilson Pheanious, executive director of the Witness Stones Project and former Connecticut state representative. Attendees can also tour the Whitfield House and Visitor Center exhibit galleries. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.
: Noon to 4 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Feature a presentation on New Haven architect Douglas Orr and his original architectural drawings and materials from his tenure as president of the American Institute of Architects. Presented by NHM Librarian Emma Norden. In celebration of National Preservation Month. Part of the NHM “What’s in the Whitney Library?” program series. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Met in HD Live: Salome
: 1 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Running time: 135 minutes with no intermission. Shoreline Opera Club will lead a 30-minute talk-
The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $35, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book; $5 for a student ticket. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society Family GetTogether
: 1 to 3 p.m. Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. For all families interested in building community and celebrating the strengths of high-functioning neurodivergent and gifted youth. Features games, activities, and connection at the Madison Surf Club. Hosted by NXYS: Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society. For info, email nxysociety@gmail.com.
The Legend of Anne Bonny
: 2 to 4 p.m. Daniel Hand High School, 286 Green Hill Rd., Madison. Features the 2025 alumni concert and season finale. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children, students, and seniors. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit dhhsvibe.com.
When Our Voices Rise Spring 2025 Concert
: 4 p.m.
Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features a performance by The Shoreline Chorale, with music director Russ Hammond and accompanist Emma Bocciarelli. Admission: $25 suggested donation, free for children 12 and younger. For info or tickets, visit shorelinechorale.org/index.html.
ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Andrews Memorial Town Hall:
54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions. Clinton Art Society Spring Members Exhibition: Runs through June 19. : 1004
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery
Walsh Middle School Art Show
Branford High School Art Show
Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org. : Runs through May 10. : Runs May 12 through May 27.
Guilford Art Center (GAC)
Dear Mother
: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org. : Runs through June 1.
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SARAH Spark of Hope Gala
Metropolitan Opera Talk: by Richard Strauss
Mystery Book Club
AARP Smart Driver Course Race To Graduation
Kampmeyer Trails Festival
Branford High
Art Show Salome
SHEro Awards Spring Craft Fair
Installation Ceremony for the Witness Stone
Orrchitecture
Nature Up Close at Spectrum
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store in Centerbrook invites the public to explore the beauty of the natural world through its newest exhibit, , opening Friday, May 16. As summer approaches, the show celebrates the details of blooming gardens, towering trees, and the intricate lives of insects that Nature Up Close
Nature Up Close ebration continues during the Open House Weekend on Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will remain on view through July 6.
come alive with the season. presents original paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists who offer intimate perspectives on the world around us.
An opening reception will be held Friday, May 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments available throughout the evening. The cel-
In addition to the exhibit, the Spectrum Artisans Store features a wide variety of new handmade items including pottery, glass, fiber art, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, children’s books, and toys.
Spectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. Gallery and store hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information about exhibits, classes, workshops, and summer camps for preteens and teens, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Linda McCarthy, , oil Teardrop on Roses
Carol Lowbeer, , fine art photograph on metal Dreaming of Pink Blossoms
Press Release from Spectrum Art Gallery
Maryann Flick, Stained Glass Butterflies Flutter, Beth Terhaar, , polymer clay Bursting Flower of Blues & Greens Pendant
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Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Banned Book Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:
10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.
Bingo
: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.
Blackstone Fiber Art Community:
6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Blackstone Library Tour:
10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Book Club:
Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Breastfeeding Support Meeting:
9:30 a.m. Second Wednesday. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.
Chair Yoga with Martha:
6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:
7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.
Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christian-scienceCT.org/Guilford.
Christian Science Testimony Meeting:
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christian-scienceCT.org/Guilford.
Coastal Camera Club Meeting:
7 p.m.
First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.
Color and Conversation:
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Theater
Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Board Members:
Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., New Haven. Runs through May 17. For info, call 203-432-1234 or visit yalerep.org.
Shrek The Musical
: Cabaret on Main Theater, 597 Main St., East Haven. Runs through May 11. For info, call 203-2089592 or visit cabaret-on-main.com.
Annual Mother’s Day Weekend
Bird Walks Planned
The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Runs through May 18. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
Chaz Esposito Sings Legends of the 60s: A Memory of Truth?
: Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Runs May 9 through May 11. For info, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.
The Branford Land Trust will host two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, beginning at 9 a.m. Local birder Chris Woerner will lead the popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property.
Woerner, a longtime Stony Creek resident, has been birding for decades both locally and internationally in South America, Europe, and Asia. He enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge with young and old alike and will help participants identify birds by sight and call.
Participants will meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Road, across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. Attendees may choose the day that best fits their schedule, or attend both days, as different species are often spotted each day.
Binoculars are recommended, though a
limited number will be available. The walk includes both flat and hilly sections with rocky, uneven terrain. All ages are welcome, but no dogs are allowed. The event will be held rain or shine unless weather is dangerous. For updates, visit the Branford Land Trust’s website or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/branfordlandtrustCT.
The event is free and open to the public. Participants should dress appropriately and wear comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. For more information, contact info@branfordlandtrust.org.
The Branford Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, and was established in 1967 to protect Branford’s open space and natural resources. Run by volunteers and supported by member families and businesses, the Land Trust manages and protects more than 1,000 acres in over 130 parcels and holds conservation easements on another 400 acres in Branford.
Photo courtesy of the Branford Land Trust
The Branford Land Trust will host two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, beginning at 9 a.m.
Press Release from the Branford Land Trust
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