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Selectmen Approve $1.7M in School Repairs By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Board of Selectmen has approved more than $1.7 million for facilities improvements at Elisabeth C. Adams Middle School and Melissa Jones Elementary School to address roof and heating system issues. The board approved the funding at its

June 15 meeting after hearing from Guilford Public Schools Director of Operations and Facilities Clifford Gurnham about the condition of both schools. Gurnham said the school district is seeking a partial roof replacement at Adams Middle School, specifically over the gymnasium. The district received four bids, which were reviewed by the Standing Building

Committee. The committee recommended awarding the project to the lowest bidder, Silktown Roofing, and the town approved a contract of more than $1.2 million. Gurnham estimated the gymnasium project will replace about 25% of the school’s roof. See Selectmen Approve page 9

Stars, Stripes, & Songs

Austin LaFata is leading the next generation of Boy Scouts...............2

Golden Finish Glascoff wins Class MM title, sets two school records................11

Frank Viele performs on the Guilford Green on July 5 as the final act of the town's America 250 celebration. An open mic hosted by GreenStage Guilford concluded a day of patriotic events marking the nation's 250th birthday as part of the town's Celebrate the Nation series.

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A Nation Debates Ivoryton’s 1776 brings the birth of American independence to vivid life........................................20

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Austin LaFata: Leading the Next Generation of Scouts By Pam Young Correspondent

As Austin prepares to complete the final requirements for Eagle Scout, he isn’t focused on the badge itself. Instead, he’s thinking about what he’ll leave behind. This summer, the Guilford High School senior plans to transform an unused hillside behind the North Guilford Firehouse into a gathering space for scouts and firefighters, creating a place where future generations can meet, relax, and enjoy the view overlooking the lake. The project also gives him an opportunity to thank the fire department, which recently welcomed Troop 472 after the scouts moved their meetings to the firehouse. “I was thinking I would be the first to Eagle in the new location to do something for the Fire Department personnel and to give back,” Austin says. “They have donated a lot of money to the troop and helped us out a lot. They have given us a really great space.”

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of the Week The project marks the culmination of nearly a decade in Scouting. Austin joined Troop 472 as a third grader and is now entering his senior year at Guilford High School as the troop’s senior patrol leader. With many of the troop’s older scouts having graduated and moved on to college, he now finds himself mentoring a younger generation. “Many other kids Eagled out, graduated, and went off to college,” Austin says. “I am the oldest one in the troop right now. Other members are in seventh grade and below.” As senior patrol leader, Austin oversees troop meetings, helps younger scouts advance through the ranks, and works to model the values scouting has taught him through the years.

“I am in charge of the troop, take hold of meetings, teach the troop how to be good scouts, teach them how to be kind and how to have scout spirit,” he says. “I think the others really like me. We like spending time together.” Watching younger scouts gain confidence has become one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. “The best part is getting to teach the younger generation how to be good scouts,” Austin says. “I love being a model leader for them.” Troop 472 meets weekly, with members working toward rank requirements, earning merit badges, learning outdoor skills, and taking part in hikes and camping trips throughout the year. As scouts gain experience, they assume greater leadership responsibilities while preparing for the Eagle Scout rank. Austin has earned 25 merit badges during his time with the troop. Among his favorites are aviation, environmental science, first aid, physical fitness, shotgun shooting, See Austin LaFata page 7

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Austin LaFata is preparing to complete his Eagle Scout service project at the North Guilford Firehouse, where he plans to create a lakeside gathering space for Scouts and firefighters.

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Sea Glass Stories Four artists explore water’s beauty in a new City Gallery exhibition........................24 On the Aisle Summer stages fill with mysteries, musicals, and more................................................23 Capturing the Light Westbrook artist Beverly Schirmeier exhibits landscapes in Madison.....................27

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Selectmen Consider New Tax Incentive Policy By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Board of Selectmen plans to review a newly proposed tax incentive policy at a future meeting that, if adopted, would replace an existing policy officials say has not proven effective. The policy was presented by Economic Development Coordinator John Tarutis on behalf of the Economic Development Commission at the Board of Selectmen’s June 15 meeting. The proposed policy would replace an existing tax abatement policy that was “designed to try to attract businesses” to Guilford, according to First Selectman Matt Hoey, to “create job opportunities” and increase the town’s tax base. Tarutis explained to the selectmen that the new policy, which is “more relevant to today’s standards,” would replace the existing policy, for which “there’s been no application for the incentive from any business.” Under the proposed policy, the dollar value threshold has been increased, while the incentive period has been reduced from seven years to three years. Tarutis said, “The threshold basically is a dollar threshold and/or the creation of 10 or more full-time equivalent positions coming to town.” When asked by Hoey whether the new policy had been reviewed by Town Counsel, Economic Development Commission Chairman Richard Evans responded, “It’s my understanding that after some edits were made, I don’t think there was any material change after Town Counsel reviewed it.” Hoey said the town also will have Town

Attorney Pete Barrett review the policy. While the selectmen did not vote on adopting the new policy at the June 15 meeting, Evans said the version before the board reflected Town Counsel’s review and “would have been a condition if you were to vote today.” Selectman Jonathan Trotta asked whether the incentive would apply to new residential developments rather than exclusively commercial properties. Hoey said that would not be the case, but that it could apply to mixed-use developments that include both residential units and commercial activity. Tarutis added that a mixed-use development including affordable housing units also could qualify for the incentive. Trotta also asked whether other noncommercial or residential developments, such as an addiction treatment center or another “kind of industry that we would not find attractive,” would be eligible under the new policy. Evans responded that “what is eligible under the current zoning code of Guilford would be eligible under the definition laid out [in the policy].” “Absolutely,” Hoey added. “We couldn’t deny it because if it’s an as-of-right use of the property, they would be entitled to it. We’re not going to violate our own zoning code.” Tarutis said the eligibility language in the proposed policy that applies to noncommercial and residential uses was “gleaned directly from the state statute.” Ultimately, the Board of Selectmen would remain the “final arbiter” in determining eligibility under the proposed policy.

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Guilford Porchfest Seeks Performers, Hosts, Volunteers

Rita Christopher Senior Correspondent

Applications are open for Guilford Porchfest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on porches throughout downtown Guilford. Guilford residents and workers may apply to perform by Aug. 15. Residents and business owners within a 10-minute walk of the Guilford Green, south of Route 1, may apply to host performances. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For details and applications, email guilfordporchfest@gmail.com or visit guilfordporchfest.com.

Cat Project Raffle Underway

Eric O’Connell Staff Reporter

Aaron Rubin Staff Reporter

The Greater New Haven Cat Project is holding its annual raffle through Saturday, July 25, to benefit its work rescuing and caring for stray, abandoned, and feral cats in the Greater New Haven area. Tickets are $1 each and may be purchased from GNHCP volunteers or at gnhcp.org/raffle. Prizes include a $250 Visa gift card, a $200 Stop & Shop gift card, a $100 Olive Garden gift card, and a $50 Chewy gift card. The drawing will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Winners need not be present to win. For more information, contact 203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org, or visit gnhcp.org.

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William Benzi Guilford June 30, 2026, William Michael Benzi, known to his family and friends as “Bill,” passed away. He was the fifth child (of six) of the late Arthur D. Benzi and Mary (Natowich) Benzi. Bill was born and raised in Guilford. He joined the U.S. Air Force out of high school and served two tours in Vietnam. Bill was always telling thrilling stories of his time in the military, many of them having to do with planes. As a young man, he got his pilot's license and purchased a little Cessna plane. He married Verna Kelly, and they had two children, Wendy Michelle and William Michael “Mike.” They raised their children in Dover, Del., where Bill retired from the Air Force. Life took Bill and Verna in different directions, and

Bill’s desire to fish took him to St. Augustine, Fla., where he spent his days fishing from his boat on the St. Johns River. Years later, the boat sold, he spent his joyful days fishing with good buddies from the St. Augustine pier. It was in St. Augustine that he met the second love of his life. He married Diane, and they were constant companions. She stayed by his side when he became sick and was there to comfort him during his final days. Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur, Ronald, and John Benzi; and his sister, Betsy Heery. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Benzi; daughter Wendy Mattison; and son William Michael “Mike” Benzi (Yvonne); grandchildren: Michael Mattison, Ashley Thompson (Jeff), Sarah Jones (Jeff), and Matthew Cathell (Amy); greatgrandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Grace, Maci, and Savannah; sister Mary Ann (Benzi) Bippus of Md.; and many, many loved nieces and nephews.

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Lorraine Collenburg Guilford Lorraine P. Collenburg was born on Dec. 9, 1944, in New Haven, and passed away at Apple Rehab in Guilford on June 22, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Poturnicki and Ann (Bobinski) Poturnicki; and her brother, Robert Poturnicki Sr. Lorraine grew up in Woodbridge. She graduated from Amity Regional High School in 1962, and earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southern Connecticut State University. Later in life, she went back to school to earn her master’s degree and sixth-year degree. In 1969, she moved to Guilford, when she married Robert Collenburg. Lorraine remained in Guilford for the rest of her life. Lorraine found her true passion in helping children learn to read, while teaching mainly second grade in the Guilford school system. While teaching, she also met many of her lifelong friends. Animals were always an important part of her life. She had numerous pets in her life, including many cats, dogs,

rabbits, ducks, and horses. Her favorite place to vacation was Chincoteague, Va., where she traveled for more than 20 years with several friends and family members. While there, she would enjoy watching the wild ponies, sika deer, and sunsets at the beach. She would fish and crab off the pier of the Anchor Inn with her father and the rest of the family. Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Kovalik-Cobb; her husband, Jeremy Cobb; and grandson, Gabriel Cobb; along with nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to a graveside service on June 30 in St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Ave., West Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111; cthumane.org. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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Austin LaFata: Leading the Next Generation Continued from page 2 and citizenship in society. “One big takeaway from being in this troop is all the leadership skills I have gained,” he says. “It has been beyond amazing and the friends I have made and people I have met have been great.” As he worked toward Eagle Scout, Austin wanted his service project to reflect the support Troop 472 has received from the North Guilford Fire Department. The troop recently moved its meetings from an Episcopal church to the North Guilford Firehouse, whose members have provided meeting space and continued support for the scouts. Behind the firehouse, Austin saw an opportunity. The area overlooking the lake is currently uneven and sloped, making it difficult to use. His plan is to build a 70-foot retaining wall, bring in enough soil to create a level surface, install several inches of patio stone, and place benches where Scouts, firefighters, and community members can gather. “My plan is to build a retaining wall that is 70 feet around a certain area and fill it with a foot or two of soil so it is level,” Austin says. “Then we will put patio rock there and put two or three benches on top for a nice hangout and picnic area for Scouts and firemen to use so they can have a nice time overlooking the lake.” Construction is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, and Austin hopes to recruit between 15 and 20 volunteers to help complete the project. He says the work will provide an opportunity for volunteers to earn community service hours while improving a space that will benefit both the troop and the fire department for years to come. Most of the materials are already being donated through his family’s businesses, LaFata & Son Inc. and A&D Equipment, including the equipment, soil, patio stone, and other construction materials.

Fundraising efforts, including a recent car wash and another planned later this summer, are focused on purchasing the benches that will complete the project. Outside of scouting, Austin has kept an equally active schedule. He has rowed on the Guilford High School varsity crew team throughout high school and works as a lifeguard at the Branford YMCA. He also enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Last year, he and several friends completed a 20-mile hike along the New England Trail, something he says only strengthened his appreciation for the outdoors. During the coming school year, Austin will also participate in the Voyages and Vessels program, where students build a wooden boat over the course of the year before launching and sailing it together. After graduating next spring, Austin hopes to attend college to study international business along with Middle Eastern studies or Arabic, interests he believes will allow him to better understand other cultures while preparing for a future career. Before then, however, he hopes to finish his Eagle Scout project and leave the troop in good hands. Although earning the Eagle Scout rank has long been a goal, Austin says the friendships, leadership opportunities, and chance to mentor younger Scouts have become the most meaningful part of the experience. “If I could pass on one word of advice to the younger scouts,” he says, “I would say for them to be good role models and leaders and to always be that for each other.” For Austin, the retaining wall behind the North Guilford Firehouse will be more than an Eagle Scout project. He hopes it will stand as a reminder that leadership is measured not only by what someone accomplishes, but by what they leave behind for those who follow.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Susan G. Leete (26-0188) The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated June 25, 2026, 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. Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk The fiduciary is: Stephen W. Leete c/o ALISON LYNN BROAD, PARRETT PORTO PARESE & COLWELL, P.C., ONE HAMDEN CENTER, 2319 WHITNEY AVENUE, HAMDEN, CT 06518

LEGAL NOTICE All persons liable to pay real estate, personal property, or motor vehicle taxes in the Town of Guilford on the October 1, 2025 grand list are hereby notified that the Tax Collector has received the warrant to levy and collect taxes. Taxes are due July 1, 2026 and the last day to pay taxes without penalty is August 3, 2026. If payment is not received on or before August 3, 2026 the installment becomes delinquent and is subject to interest at the rate of 18% per annum, 1 ½ % per month or any fraction of a month, from due date. A minimum of $2.00 interest will be charged for each delinquent tax bill and installment. Payments will be received in the Tax Office, Guilford Town Hall, 31 Park Street. Please note that we do not accept credit/debit cards when making payments at the Tax Office. Please visit our website at guilfordct.gov to make payments online. The link can be found on the Tax Collector page, scroll down to View or Pay your tax bill. If paying with a credit/debit card convenience fees will apply as follows: all credit/debit cards- 2.99%, electronic check-$1.99 Payments can also be mailed to: Tax Collector, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437. Make sure you enclose your payment coupon when paying by mail. Please call the Tax Office with any questions at 203-453-8014. Deborah A. Milano Tax Collector, CCMC

Members of the public are invited to CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING State Project No. 0059-0170 Replacement of Bridge No. 04861 carrying Twin Bridge Road over Iron Stream in Guilford Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Attend & Learn More: portal.ct.gov/DOTGuilford0059-0170 The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation. This project will improve the safety of the crossing for all roadway users by designing a replacement structure. Right-of-way impacts are not anticipated. Construction is expected to start spring 2029, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisitions, and permits. The estimated cost is $5 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. The public can submit comments and questions during two-week public comment period following meeting. Direct comments and questions by Thursday, July 23, 2026, to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov, 860-594-2020, or Michelle Rame at Michelle.Rame@ct.gov or 860-594-3319. ACCESSIBILITY Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive. For audio only, call 877-853-5257 with Meeting ID 843 5766 2147. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Michelle Rame at Michelle.Rame@ct.gov or 860-594-3319. Individuals with hearing/speech disabilities can dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Request language assistance from CTDOT’s Language Assistance at 860-594-2109 at least five business days before meeting.

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Selectmen Approve $1.7M in School Repairs Continued from page 1 “We do have another, I would say, 25% [of the roof] that we need to get done. We’ll probably end up bonding next year,” he said. The remaining section in need of replacement is located on another portion of the building not connected to the gymnasium. “When all is said and done, the roof will be in pretty good shape,” Gurnham said. At Melissa Jones Elementary School, $478,000 in surplus bond funds will be used to replace failing heating pipes that have been in service for more than 40 years. Gurnham said “a pipe at Melissa Jones let loose by itself” two years ago. A subsequent investigation found the pipe “was actually supposed to be used on sprinkler piping,” he said, and did not meet standards for heating systems. Two additional pipes failed over the winter, creating the risk of flooding in the school. “We’re in a critical situation here where we need to get this done,” Gurnham said.

“I do not recommend pushing this off until next year,” he added. When Selectwoman Susan Renner asked whether there was any “recourse against whoever” installed the failed piping, Gurnham replied, “You’re talking [about] something that was about 30 years ago. I don’t think you’d be able to go back after that company, if they are even still [in business].” Selectman Lou Federici asked whether building codes had changed over the years so the replacement piping would meet current standards. Gurnham said he did not believe the codes had changed, but that the schedule 40 piping to be installed has long been the industry standard for heating systems. Installation of the new piping will take place during the upcoming school year but will occur “in spaces that will not affect the students” at Melissa Jones, Gurnham said. “We’ve already had that discussion with the contractor that they will ensure they’re not disrupting the students and staff,” he added.

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Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals held a virtual meeting on June 24, 2026, and at this meeting the following actions were taken: Approved: 524 Durham Road (Map 85 Lot 47, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent: Brian Weady for Owners: Whiteman Leigh E. Rev and Ruchti Jefri J. Rev Trusts. Application to: vary front setback to 27 ft where 50 ft is required for a generator (§3.4.E.5.b), vary front setback to 35 ft where 50 ft is required for a condenser (§3.4.E.5.b), and vary front setback to 37 ft where 50 ft is required for an addition (§3.4.E.5.b). Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 9th day of July 2026 - Steve Kops, Chairman

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jean N. Young (26-0191) The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated June 23, 2026, 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. Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk The fiduciary is: Linda Young c/o SUZANNA MCCAULEY, HUDSON, KILBY AND MCCAULEY, LLC, 10 BOKUM ROAD, P.O. BOX 398, ESSEX, CT 06426

Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday 15th July, 2026 at 7:00p.m. in the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT to consider the following: 1. Application by Page Hardware & Appliance for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install three (3) outbuildings on property located at 9 Boston Street, Assessor’s Map 40, Lot 162, 2. Application by Andrew P. & Deborah A. Dillon for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install air-conditioning equipment on property located at 52 Fair Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lot 22. 3. Application by Patricia Pierce & Marc Rubenstein for a Certificate of Appropriateness to reroof a dwelling, and add “grab bars” at front entry, all on a dwelling located at 11 Fair Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lot 32 4. Application by the Guilford Preservation Alliance for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install historical plaques on public & commercial buildings around the Guilford Green. The above applications and accompanying documents are on file for inspection in the offices of the Town Clerk and the Guilford Historic District Commission, Town Hall, Guilford. At this hearing, written communications will be received and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard relative to the above applications. TERESA BUCHANAN Chairman

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It was a season to remember for the Guilford girls and boys track and field teams. School records were set — and then broken again — titles were won at the height of the postseason, and several athletes delivered standout performances. For the boys, Ben Glascoff emerged as a Class MM state champion. Despite battling injuries throughout the season, Glascoff put together his best performances when they mattered most. He won the long jump at the Class MM State Championship and placed fifth in the 110meter hurdles. Both performances set school records: 22 feet in the long jump and 15.3 seconds in the 110 hurdles. Guilford coach Liam Norton praised the Guilford captain not only for his postseason success, but also for his leadership and resilience throughout his high school career. “Ben has been a powerful member of our track program since he joined us his freshman year. He has been a perfect captain. His positivity is infectious, and his maturity as a young athlete impressed coaches and upperclassmen teammates alike,” Norton said. “Ben challenged himself to become a multi-event athlete, working with both the hurdles and the jumps. At the start of this season, he battled injury. But he never let his injury kill his spirit.” For Glascoff, the championship performance was especially rewarding. Entering his senior season brought plenty of nerves, and nagging injuries throughout the year made it difficult to practice consistently. Glascoff said that on the day of the Class MM State Championship, his focus was simply on staying composed through the preliminary rounds and earning a place in the finals. “You’re just trying to stay composed and just get a jump in and get to the finals. That’s the biggest thing that my coaches tell me, just get a jump in, um, and then you can focus on the rest later,” Glascoff said. “Coming down to the last jump in finals, a big thing for me on the runway is taking deep breaths, and when I heard that 22-foot mark, it was a big relief for me.” The long jump champion said the performance proved to him that he had finally returned to form after months of adversity. “I’ve been hurt for most of the season. So, finally hearing and feeling that I was back to myself, it was just more of a release,” he said. “The emotions weren’t hitting right

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Guilford's Ben Glascoff lands in the pit after winning the long jump at the Class MM State Championship. Glascoff set school records in both the long jump (22 feet) and the 110-meter hurdles (15.3 seconds) during the meet.

away that I had won the Class MM meet for long jump. That’s just what I was feeling in that moment.” When the moment finally sank in, Glascoff realized he had accomplished a goal he set when he transitioned from baseball to track early in his high school career. Each day, Glascoff walked past a display at the school honoring some of Guilford’s greatest track athletes. He said seeing those names motivated him to one day earn a place on that board himself. Glascoff followed his Class MM championship with a top-10 finish at the CIAC State Open and later competed at nationals. “I was really proud and happy to have that opportunity to compete at the open meet,” Glascoff said. “I’m proud of

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how far I’ve been able to push through the nagging injuries that I had throughout all of outdoor.” Looking back on his four years with the Guilford program, Glascoff said the relationships he built with teammates will remain his favorite part of the experience. “I’m very grateful and very happy for all the opportunities that I’ve had, and I think the thing that I’m most proud of is just the relationships I’ve built with a lot of kids on the team,” Glascoff said. “Track was never a sport that I thought I’d ever do, and so that transition from baseball to track in high school allowed me to make a lot of new friends that I’m still friends with today, and overall just made the high school experience so much better for me.”

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Giants Sweep Into Second Place By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

With summer officially here, the second half of the league season begins. Another week of ideal weather led to a season-high team scoring average. It jumped nine points to 269 thanks to the C Division players, whose average score was a season-high 69 points per player. Besides the weather, the talk among the teams centered on the standings and the playoff race. Headlines of the Week: The Giants moved into second place with a sweep of the Rangers; the Cubs stunned the secondplace Braves, 5-1; the Tigers scored 304 points in a 5-1 win over the Yankees, handing them their fifth losing week in a row; the Rockies topped 320 points for the second time in three weeks; and the White Sox scored 302 points in a split with the Mets while increasing their first-place lead. Normally, Mike Zanelli Sr. gets all the accolades for the Giants, but this week he acknowledged the sweep of the Rangers was sparked by the league’s youngest player, Matt Valentin of Westbrook. Valentin finished with a 105-point series, his best since Week 1, and posted the third-highest B Division score of the night. Damon Roberts, subbing for Rangers player Peter Furmonavicius, got off to a slow start in Game 1, and Zanelli carried the Giants to the win. Valentin’s 36 points, including three doubles, led to another easy victory. When Adam Fortier and Valentin teamed together, they struggled offensively, but despite 13 open boxes they eked out the team’s third win. The Rangers were unable to capitalize on a 10point handicap, losing Game 4 by two points. Zanelli and Valentin combined for 55 points in a double-digit win in Game 5. Fortier and Valentin teamed up again in the finale, where Valentin closed out the night with four straight fours. With the sweep, the Giants moved into second place. Since Week 1, the Cubs’ Bob Cifaldi has raised his average by more than 11 points, while the Braves’ Frank Rausch has improved his average by more than five points and has averaged 151 points per week. Keith Toohey subbed for the Braves’ Mike Beckwith. Four of the six games had no handicap, but in both B/C games the 14-point handicap favored the Braves. Rausch outscored Cifaldi by 14 points to win Game 1. The Cubs answered with a 14-point victory in Game 2 as Cifaldi edged Rausch, 31-29. Scott Allen outscored the Braves in Game 3. Peter Lessard’s scoring led the Cubs to a 12-point win in Game 4.

While Rausch edged Cifaldi, 34-33, Allen’s points gave the Cubs their fourth win. Allen and Lessard outscored the Braves 14-4 over the final two boxes of the last game to put it out of reach. The Braves fell into a tie for third with the Rockies, while the Cubs sit a half-game back in fourth. The Yankees and Tigers both entered the night in the bottom half of the standings, with the Yankees looking to break out of their scoring slump. It is rare at this stage of the season for two players on the same team to post season-best series. Sheryl Serviss and Dennis Goodrich of the Tigers did just that, sending the Yankees to their fifth straight losing week. Serviss scored 117 points and Goodrich led the C Division with 108. Add Anthony Conkling’s 79 points and the Tigers finished with 304. The two A/B games were the best of the match. In Game 2, Yankees Dennis Allen and Vinny Jonynas each scored 30 points for their lone win. The Yankees also had a chance in Game 5. Trailing by three entering the final box, they outscored the Tigers 6-3 to earn a tie, but the Tigers’ three-point handicap gave them the victory. Each of the following matches ended in a 4-2 decision: Sue Pollard’s Rockies have been the league’s hottest-scoring team over the past six weeks, averaging 290 points. Chip Goodrich’s Reds, averaging 258, had their work cut out for them. Fortunately, the handicap favored them in four of the six games. In Game 1, the Reds led after seven boxes but managed only eight points over the final five, using their 10-point handicap for a two-point win. Games 2 and 5 had no handicap. Pollard’s personal-best 47 points gave the Rockies a three-point victory. Andy Konefal’s season-best 23point game, along with Joe Heery’s 38 points, earned the Reds an easy 20-point win. Game 4 remained close until the final two boxes, when the Rockies overcame the 10-point handicap for a two-point victory. They also won the next game by outscoring the Reds 3-2 in the final box. Warren Bellows matched the Reds’ score in the Rockies’ final win. The Rockies scored 322 points. Pollard’s 142-point series was the second-highest A Division score, Bellows contributed 96 points, and Anthony Malerba’s 90-point series ranked third in C Division. Heery’s 116-point series topped B Division. The Rockies are tied for third place. Both Kris Toohey’s Cards and Jeremy Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery Davis’ Dodgers entered the night coming off 5-1 victories. The Cards are fighting for Matt Valentin is the league's youngest player and has already moved up from being a C See Giants Sweep page 13

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Giants Sweep Into Second Place Continued from page 12 a playoff spot, while the Dodgers are content to play spoiler. Davis edged Toohey, 37-35, in Game 1, and Ralph Sampson’s points gave the Dodgers the win. The Cards’ top-scoring duo of Toohey and Todd Nuhn easily overcame the 11-point handicap to even the match. Hunter Beckwith’s double in the ninth box gave the Dodgers the lead in Game 3, and they never relinquished it. The Cards won the final three games. Toohey led the Cards in Game 4, Toohey and Nuhn combined for a doubledigit victory in Game 5, and Nuhn’s four points in the final box, along with the handicap, produced a one-point win in the finale. Toohey’s 143-point series led all scorers, while Nuhn’s 110-point series ranked second in B Division. D’backs captain John Sciacca, who prefers low-handicap games, got his wish for the ninth straight week, as no handicap exceeded three points in his team’s matchup with Skip Robinson’s Pirates on Sciacca’s least favorite court, No. 3. Sciacca and Robinson matched scores in the first two games, leaving their teammates to decide the winners. In Game 1, John O’Brien carried the D’backs; in Game 2, it was Brian Walsh for the Pirates. After winning Game 3, the Pirates captured the next two. Robinson and Gary Stevens both tossed clean games, combining for 67 points in a 28-point victory. Sciacca edged Robinson, 32-30, in Game 5, but Walsh’s 23 points proved decisive. The finale was the Pirates’ best game of the night. Stevens and Walsh both recorded clean games, while D’backs players Butch Carotenuto and O’Brien each scored 24 points. With the game tied, the D’backs’ three-point handicap determined the outcome. Stevens topped the century mark for the second time this season with 101 points, the second-highest C Division score. Following last week’s 5-1 victory, Red Sox captain Bill Beckwith said he “felt like the team has turned the corner.” Emily Taylor subbed for Jim Weselcouch. Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles won the first three games, sending the Red Sox in a different direction. Zanelli’s 43 points won Game 1, while Ted Dubay and Zanelli teamed for a 24-point victory in Game 2. The Orioles also won Game 3 by three points, though the margin felt larger. About two hours into play, a cheer erupted from the middle

courts as Taylor tossed her first double. Beckwith followed with his best game of the night to lead the Red Sox to a win. Zanelli then repeated his Game 1 performance. The Red Sox salvaged another victory as Taylor’s personal-best 20 points led the final game. Zanelli’s 134-point series ranked third in A Division. John Hutra’s Marlins continue searching for consistency, bouncing between ninth and 15th place in the standings. Tony Cutone’s Angels entered the night riding a streak of split matches before slipping into a string of 2-4 losses. Game 1 belonged to the Marlins from the start. In Game 2, the Angels took the lead in the ninth box and held on. Game 3 remained close until the 11th box, when both players opened, allowing the Marlins to escape with a two-point victory. The Marlins cruised to a double-digit win in Game 4 and used their four-point handicap to take Game 5. In the final game, the Angels used their three-point handicap for a twopoint win. The Marlins claimed the match, 4-2. Leif Selander posted a season-best 83point series. Brady Miller’s White Sox have led the standings since Week 3. Miller is one of the few A Division players whose average has improved since the season began, while teammate Kyle Wilson has improved his C Division average by more than five points. The White Sox continue to lead the league in scoring at 282 points per match. Despite their best efforts, Mark Goodale’s Mets remain stuck around the .500 mark. In the featured matchup, Miller edged Goodale, 28-27, in Game 1, with Wilson providing the scoring punch for the White Sox. Miller and Bob Beckwith outdueled Goodale and Harvey Strausser for a 14-point win in Game 2. Strausser’s 30 points gave the Mets Game 3. Miller answered with a clean 40-point game for the White Sox’s third victory. In Game 5, Goodale and Strausser each tossed two doubles to put the game away. Deb Scully’s 28 points led the Mets in the finale as they earned their third win. The Mets recorded their fifth split of the season. Even with the split, the White Sox increased their first-place lead to four games. Miller’s 134-point series tied for the third-highest A Division score, while Scully matched her season-best 75point series. The White Sox scored 302 points, topping the 300-point mark for the third time this season.

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The cast of 1776 brings the debate over American independence to life in Ivoryton Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical.

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From left, R. Bruce Connelly as Benjamin Franklin, Alex Stone as James Wilson, and Michael Cartwright as Samuel Chase in Ivoryton Playhouse's production of 1776.

Ivoryton Demonstrates History Doesn’t Have to Be Boring, with a Fine 1776 By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

If you think history can be boring, then seeing the excellent Ivoryton Playhouse production of 1776 will change your mind. The Tony Award-winning musical combines music and humor in a quite accurate recounting of why we celebrate July 4. It’s part of Ivoryton’s season honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary. The show runs through Sunday, July 28. Ivoryton has assembled a large cast of mostly Equity performers; fitting them on the relatively small stage must have been a challenge for director Kenn McLaughlin. But they all do fit. Audiences will recognize several Ivoryton regulars. An aside: I am always disheartened when I see a director or performer of musical theater admit to having never seen a well-known and often-produced show. To me, it would be like a history teacher saying they had never learned anything about the Roman Empire. In this case, director Kenn McLaughlin confessed to that ignorance in his notes; I could not understand why he had avoided the show for nearly 50 years!

If you, like McLaughlin, haven’t seen the show or the fine film version, it tells the story of the creation of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in the spring and summer of 1776. It revolves around John Adams’ determination for independence and the reluctance of the Carolinas and several other states, which viewed the entire thing as a traitorous undertaking of the New England states. Adams comes up with the idea of presenting a document outlining the rationale for the move and convinces, or strong-arms, Thomas Jefferson (Andrew Fehrenbacher) into writing it. But even then, it wasn’t a done deal, as the delegates quibble over words and ideas. After some tense moments, it is adopted unanimously. Since we all know we broke from England, it is an achievement that Peter Stone (who wrote the book) and Sherman Edwards (the music, lyrics and concept) build real suspense. The opposition is led by John Dickinson of Pennsylvania, played with aplomb by Josh Powell, and John Rutledge, one of the South Carolina delegates. Dino Nicandros plays Rutledge with the smugness of a Southern aristocrat looking

down on the more middle-class Adams. Interwoven into the show are dispatches from General Washington reporting doom and gloom as he deals with untrained soldiers, severe shortages of food and supplies, and the occupation of New York by the British General Howe. To add a little romance, and a break from the bickering of the delegates, Abigail Adams appears as she and John carry on an extensive correspondence that reflects their deep devotion to each other. Kelly McCormick and Mark Aldrich (Adams) shine in these moments, including “Til Then” and “Yours, Yours, Yours.” Martha Jefferson (Emelie Latzer) arrives from Virginia, summoned by Adams to provide inspiration to her husband. “He Plays the Violin,” in which she describes to Adams and Franklin how Jefferson courted her, is one of the better-known songs in the show. Latzer does it credit, bringing vitality and exuberance to it. Several of the delegates express their political viewpoints through song. Dickinson (Powell), with Rutledge and fellow conservatives, explains their philosophy in See Ivoryton Demonstrates page 21

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Mark Aldrich, as John Adams, and Kelly McCormick, as Abigail Adams, appear in Ivoryton Playhouse's production of 1776.

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Members of the cast perform a scene from 1776, now on stage at Ivoryton Playhouse through July 28.

Ivoryton Demonstrates History Doesn’t Have to Be Boring, with a Fine 1776 Continued from page 20 “Cool, Cool Considerate Men,” which features some fun choreography by Robert Mintz. When the film of the show was made in 1972, then-President Nixon requested that producer Jack Warner remove the song. He did, but it has since been restored to the film. The most powerful song in the show is “Momma Look Sharp,” which ends the first act. The Courier (Tommy Betz) is on the empty stage recalling his fallen buddy. In Act 2, Rutledge calls out the

hypocrisy of the North with “Molasses to Rum,” which accuses Northerners of being complicit in the slave trade. It is angry, accurate and unsettling; Nicandros does a fine job with it. Rutledge is pushing for the removal of a paragraph in the Declaration known as the “slave clause.” In it, Jefferson condemned slavery and put some of the blame on the king. The clause was removed, and the Deep South voted for the declaration. Adams and Benjamin Franklin (a terrific R. Bruce Connelly) are the central figures. Aldrich’s Adams conveys his deter-

mination and lack of tact in dealing with his fellow delegates. It is he who sets the stage during the opening number. Connelly emphasizes the comic elements in Franklin, though, to be honest, the role is written that way. His humor and his interest in the ladies provide a welcome change from the seriousness of Adams and the other delegates. Huge credit must be given to musical director Amy Jones, who oversees the singing and the fine nine-piece ensemble. Yes, there are a few cast members who are weaker, and a few costumes, particu-

larly shoes, that seem too modern, but these are mere quibbles. Overall, it is a fine production. I do wish that McLaughlin had retained the traditional ending—the ringing of a bell as each member signs the declaration, and a tableau with the delegates arranged as in the famous painting. Ivoryton is to be congratulated on this production. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

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HURSDAY, JULY 9 Guilford Food Bank Outdoor Clean-Up: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Guilford Food Bank, 45 Stone House Ln. Volunteers will assist with cleanup of the food bank's outdoor areas as part of United Way of Greater New Haven's Week of Action. For info, visit uwgnh.org. Gel Water Pets: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. For ages 4 and older. Participants will create a sensory water pet to take home. Parental assistance may be needed. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Afternoon Fiction Book Club: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Summer Nights @ APL: Our Founding Mothers with Storyteller Monica Peterson: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features stories of Sybil Ludington and two sisters who helped defend their New England town during the War of 1812. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. The Legend of the Charter Oak: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Intended for ages 6 and older, including adults. Features a presentation by an educator from Mystic Seaport Museum on the history and legend of the Charter Oak and its impact on colonial Connecticut and Westbrook. For info, call 860399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Opening Night for The Wizard of Oz: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 2. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 AND SATURDAY, JULY 11

88th Annual White Elephant Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. First Congregational Author Talk with Christopher Shaw Myers on Jaws Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd. Features antiques, appliActor Robert Shaw: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. ances, art, books, clothing, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, Features author Christopher Shaw Myers discussing his kitchenware, plants, sporting goods, tools, toys, waterbook, Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and craft, and more. Proceeds benefit the church's ministries. Beyond. For adults and teens. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Rain or shine. For info, visit fccol.org/wes. Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Zine: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clin- FRIDAY, JULY 10 ton. Participants will learn how to create a small self-pub- Jurassic Classroom: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, lished magazine. Registration required. For info or to reg- 150 Main St., Deep River. Features a mobile dinosaur fosister, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. sil exhibit with specimens on display and an educator available to answer questions. Free. For info, call 860Historic Downtown Walking Tour: 4 p.m. Allis-Bushnell 526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown presented by the Food Group: The Big Cheese: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 Madison Historical Society. Space is limited to 10 partici- West Ave. Features a story and snack-making program pants. Advance ticket purchase required; no walk-ins inspired by Jory John's The Big Cheese. For children ages 4 accepted. For info or tickets, visit madisonhisto 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by an tory.org/events. adult. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Movie Matinee: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening in the Buel Room. For movie inforOpening Reception for Painted Passage: 4 to 8 p.m. mation, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Artevistica Gallery, 191 Middlesex Turnpike, Essex. Features paintings and sculpture by Essex artist Rick SilberSummer Movie Nite: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth berg. The exhibition runs through July. For info, call 860Library, 274 Route 81. Features family movie screenings 680-7528 or visit ricksilberberg.com. with popcorn. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Opening Reception: New England in Light: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Opening reception for the gallery's group exhibition featuring paintings by 35 nationally acclaimed artists celebrating the landscapes and shoreline of New England. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served, and many of the artists will be in attendance. Free. For info, contact 203318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com. Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears: 7 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears featuring excerpts from Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, The Turn of the Screw, War Requiem, and other works. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Holiday Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Essex Green. Hosted by First Baptist Church in Essex. Features handcrafted holiday items and gifts for sale. For info, call 860-7678623. Perennial Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. Features perennial plants including daylilies, hydrangeas, yarrow, Shasta daisies, hostas, stokesia, and other varieties. For info, call 203-488-0549. Vintage Treasures Antique and Classic Boat Show: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Hosted by the Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Features antique and classic wooden and fiberglass boats, including mahogany runabouts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, displayed both in the water and on land. Free admission. For info, call 860-767-8269. Wool Spinning Demonstration: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features demonstrations of carding and spinning wool fleece using antique spinning wheels and a drop spindle. Participants may also try spinning wool. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events. Birds Are Dinosaurs!: 10 to 11 a.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Features live bird ambassadors and hands-on activities exploring the connection between birds and dinosaurs. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. See page 23

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Summer Connecticut Theater Offerings Include Agatha Christie Mystery, a Musical Based on a Poem and a Reenvisioning of The Wizard of Oz Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist

Agatha Christie: Mark Shanahan, Westport Country Playhouse’s artistic director, has taken Agatha Christie’s novel, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, and converted it into a play. It’s on the Playhouse stage from Tuesday, July 14, through Saturday, Aug. 1. Among the cast is Karen Ziemba, one of my favorite performers. It sounds like it will be good fun seeing if famed detective Hercule Poirot can unravel Christie’s always-convoluted plots. For tickets, visit Westport Playhouse.org. The Wild Party: West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park is willing to take chances with less familiar material, particularly musicals. This summer’s musical is The Wild Party, which I bet most people have never heard of. It’s based on a poem by

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Joseph Moncure March set in the Prohibition Era. The jazz-inspired score is by Andrew Lippa, who is best known for writing The Addams Family. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 16. Contact PlayhouseOnPark.org for tickets. Dorothy, Toto and The Wizard: Legacy Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz will be a reimagined version of the classic story. Not many details have been released except to say that director Hannah Ryan is reenvisioning the story with “innovative elements they have not seen before.” It does promise “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 9. Tickets are selling fast, but contact LegacyTheatreCT.org for availability. Wesleyan Names Theater for

Famous Alum: Lin-Manuel Miranda, cre- through Sunday, Aug. 22. Tickets are free ator of In the Heights and Hamilton, now but very hard to get. For details, visit has a theater named after him. The PublicTheater.org. newest theater on the Wesleyan UniverComing to Broadway: Billy Crystal is sity campus is the Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing his solo show, 860, which is cenTheater. It’s been designed as an experi- tered around the California home he lost mental space. in the fires, to the Shubert Theatre in New York Notes: A London stage cap- October for a 12-week run. Julia Louisture of the Tony-winning Best Musical, Dreyfus will make her Broadway debut in Hadestown, is being released to U.S. movie a revival of Other Desert Cities, also startheaters on Friday, July 24. Five of the ring Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery, original Broadway performers were in the and Lily Rabe. London cast that was filmed. Watch for it. What’s Playing in Connecticut: Only a few weeks are left to see the Crazy for You at Goodspeed through Aug. acclaimed revival of August Wilson’s Joe 16; 1776 at Ivoryton through July 28; The Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Murder of Roger Ackroyd at Westport The show closes on Sunday, July 26. The Country Playhouse, July 14 through Aug. Tony-winning revival of Ragtime will play 1; The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park its last performances at Lincoln Center on through Aug. 16. Sunday, Aug. 16. Titanique, the send-up of Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. Titanic with Celine Dion music, is staying To check out her reviews of New York and on Broadway until Sept. 20. The Rocky Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word Horror Show is also extending its run, this press.com. She’s a member of the Connectitime to Nov. 29. cut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Raúl Esparza and Lily Rabe are head- Circle, Connecticut Theater Women’s Neting the cast of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s work, and the American Theatre Critics Tale, which plays the Delacorte Theatre in Association. Central Park from Saturday, July 25,

poser, pianist, and band leader Horace Silver, presented by musicians Russ Becker and Stephen Roane. Sponsored Blessing of the Fleet: 11 a.m. Stony Creek Beach, Thimby the John Loeb Lecture Fund. Free. For info or to regisble Island Road, Branford. Features a parade of watercraft ter (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit receiving a blessing from local clergy and live music by events.blackstonelibrary.org. the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps. Sponsored by Stony Creek Congregational Church, Thimble Island Sail- A Night of Art, Harmony and Hope: 6 to 10 p.m. St. ing Club, and The Stony Creek Association. For info, con- George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St. Benefit event suptact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org. porting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund in memory of Sarah Elizabeth Montgomery. FeaSummer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tures artwork by local artists, live painting demonstraAllis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madi- tions, a live auction, music by Take 3 Trio, wine and beer, son. Features artists, creative vendors, and the A Town and appetizers and desserts by Cilantro’s. Proceeds benNamed Madison: Celebrating 200 Years exhibit. Hosted by efit BPDCN cancer research led by Dr. Andrew Lane. the Madison Historical Society. Free. For info, call 203Tickets: $75. For info or tickets, contact 203-641-3590 or 245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. jomontgomeryemail@gmail.com, or visit charity.pledgeit.org/c/qccpub9403. Be On the Lookout: Native vs. Invasive Plants: Noon to 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81, Killingworth. Kaleb of Wilder Gardens discusses native and invasive SUNDAY, JULY 12 plants and their effects on local ecosystems. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit Opening Reception for the 77th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition: 3 to 5 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town killingworthlibrary.org. Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Clinton Art Society. Free and open to the public. Refreshments Fireworks and Concert: 6 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, served. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clin111 Lovers Ln. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebratonartsocietyct.org. tion series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov. Continued from page 22

The Music of Horace Silver with The Russ Becker & Stephen Roane Duo: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a program on the history of Connecticut native, jazz com-

Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of the

music of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org. Jammin' by the Shore: Mid-Summer Beach Party: 4 to 7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Free beach party featuring live music by the Caribbean Vibes Steel Drum Band. Food and beverages available for purchase. For info or to register, visit eventvesta.com/ events/149044/t/tickets.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Dinos 2 U: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Get up close to dinosaur fossils and artifacts with Jurassic Classroom. All ages. Registration not required. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Learn How to Use iPhones and iPads: 1 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Seminar presented by Raymond Rose covering security and passwords, iCloud, artificial intelligence, YouTube, the App Store, the Health app, Settings, and ways to reduce cable TV costs. Participants are encouraged to bring an iPhone or iPad. Free. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome. To register, contact 860-388-1611, ext. 211 or programs@yourestuary.org. See page 24

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Sea Glass: Interpretations of Water Opens at City Gallery Press Release from City Gallery

Sea Glass: Interpretations of Water will be on view at City Gallery from Friday, July 10, through Saturday, Aug. 1, featuring fiber art, paintings, and sculpture by member artists Roberta Friedman, Rita Hannafin, Sheila Kaczmarek, and Kathy Kane. Inspired by living near the water, the four artists work in a variety of media while exploring different perspectives on the natural world. The exhibit brings together distinct artistic voices connected by themes of creativity and water. Roberta Friedman’s encaustics, collages, and paintings have been exhibited throughout the New Haven area for more than 40 years. She has participated in painting workshops at Omega Institute, Judith Cornell’s Mandala workshops, with watercolorist Jan Hart at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, and with several local instructors, including Hilda Levy. She continues to study and share her knowledge of watercolor media and collage techniques with children, teens, and adults throughout the greater New Haven area.

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Kathy Kane's watercolor Shimmer.

Sheila Kaczmarek's mixed-media piece Shimmering Ctenophores.

Rita Daley Hannafin's Dusk is among the works featured in the exhibition.

Roberta Friedman's The Sound combines cold wax, oil pigment, encaustic, and shellac burn.

Rita Daley Hannafin creates art quilts by combining textiles, stitching, paint, collage, and digital imagery. Since moving to Connecticut in 2004, she has explored landscape, climate change, politics, personal stories, and abstraction through her work. She is a member of Studio Art Quilt Associates, the Black Rock Art Guild, and City Gallery. Her work is included in the

National Registry of Quilts. Kathy Kane has maintained a studio at Erector Square in New Haven for more than 30 years. She is a member of City Gallery, the Guilford Art League, and the Connecticut Watercolor Society, and has exhibited her work at galleries throughout Connecticut. She has also exhibited nationally in juried museum shows and received numerous awards. Kane

lives in East Haven. Sheila Kaczmarek works in mixed media, including clay. Her work explores both layering and removing surfaces. She apprenticed for five years in the ceramic studio at Guilford Art Center, where she worked with high- and low-fired clay, pit firing, and raku. Her clay pieces often incorporate paint, metal, and encaustic wax.

An artist reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State St. in New Haven. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by appointment.

Continued from page 23 All About Sharks: 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features shark biologist Stephanie Shannon discussing her work and leading shark-themed activities for rising second- through sixthgrade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 Junior Strings: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org. Fashion and the First Ladies: 1 to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Explores the clothing and accessories worn by America's first ladies and their influence on fashion. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to String Bracelet Making: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 8 to 12. Participants will learn simple knotting techniques and create Candy Stripe and Chevron friendship bracelets. No experience necessary. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Unearth a Story: 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features fossil-themed stories and activities presented by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for rising kindergarten through fourth-grade students. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 W. Main St., Clinton. Features poetry readings hosted by Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. Participants may read their own work or attend as audience members. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Cheers with the Chamber: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Vicki G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Fea-

tures wine, beer, hors d'oeuvres, and networking for chamber members, nonmembers, community leaders, and local businesses. For info, email irene@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit goschamber.com. Pick Your Project Glass Class: 6 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com. Tuesday Trivia: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Teams compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia contest. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Make-Your-Own-Sundae Event: 6 to 8 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Features ice cream sundaes with a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. Cost: $5 per sundae. For info, call 203-710-7005.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 AND THURSDAY, JULY 16

Chautauqua Series: Red Diaper Baby: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Part of the Clinton Human Rights Committee's Fifth Needlepoint 101: 2 to 3 p.m. Westbrook Annual Chautauqua Series. Features Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. author and historian Peggy Adler disIntended for ages 8 to 14. Two-part class. Participants must attend the Wednesday, cussing her family's experience during the July 15, session. Features instruction in the McCarthy era and the U.S. Supreme Court basics of needlepoint and completion of a case Adler v. Board of Education of the project. Space is limited. For info or to reg- City of New York. Musical guest Mike Corcoran and storyteller Jennifer Munro. ister (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit Refreshments will be served. For info or to westbrooklibrary.org. register (recommended), call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Boys Group: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. For boys entering grades 7 and 8. Includes off-site trips and activities. $60. Registration required. For info, email adam.stahr@oldsaybrookct.gov. What Do You Know About Rocks?: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Photo courtesy of Beth Christensen For grades 1 to 6. Presented by the New Billy Novick, left, and Guy Van Duser will open the 2026 Art of the Guitar concert series Haven Rock and Mineral Club. Features Sept. 19 at the Chester Meeting House rock and mineral specimens and information on identifying them. Registration recommended. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Fingerstyle guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick will open the 2026 Art of the Guitar concert series Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Chester Meeting House. Van Duser, who performed a fingerstyle arrangement of John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever” during the 1976 Bicentennial, recently released a video pairing new footage with a live audio recording of that original performance. The arrangement first appeared on his 1977 album, Finger Style Guitar Solos. Van Duser and Novick have performed Continued from page 24 Virtual Author Talk with Karin Slaughter: 7 p.m. Online. Books: We Are All Guilty Here and The Secrets We Hide. Features a discussion with author Karin Slaughter about her North Falls series. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

All About Axolotls: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features a presentation on axolotls, including their history, care, and characteristics. Participants will have an opportunity to see a live axolotl from the Amphibian and Reptile Center. Recommended for ages 5 and older. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features pizza, games, and activities for rising fifth- through 12th-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860Imagination Station: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry 669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth TurnThe Hidden Cost of the American together for 50 years, appearing in con- pike, Clinton. Features open-ended arts certs, clubs, and festivals throughout and crafts activities for rising kindergarten Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande: 2 p.m. North America and Europe. They are also through fourth-grade students. RegistraOnline. Author Reyna Grande discusses longtime favorites on A Prairie Home tion required. For info or to register, call her memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Companion. 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Things I Can’t Forget. Registration required. Presented by AcousticMusic.org and For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 sponsored by Wyeth Architects, the Art of The Magic of Jeff Horton: 5:30 p.m. the Guitar series also includes Frank Vig- Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., or visit youressexlibrary.org. nola and Vinny Raniolo on Oct. 17, fol- Chester. Features a family magic show by lowed by Kaki King on Dec. 5. Community Baby Shower: 2 to 6 p.m. Jeff Horton. Free. For info or to register Concerts take place at the Chester (required), contact 860-526-0018 or Dixwell Community House (Q House), Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. library@chesterct.org. Room 112, 197 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Tickets are $35 per performance, with a For expectant families and new parents limited number of season passes available living in Hamden, New Haven, MiddleFamily Paint Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public for $90. town, Meriden, Old Saybrook, and surLibrary, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Sayrounding communities. Features informabrook. Led by YA Librarian Brian Story. Paint supplies and light refreshments pro- tion and resources from community providers, giveaways, door prizes, a car vided. Free. For info or to register seat safety clinic, and more. Hosted by Small Towns and Big Secrets with Karin (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit Wheeler, SEPI-CT, and Dixwell Community actonlibrary.org. Slaughter: 7 p.m. Online. Author Karin House. Free. For info, visit sepict.org. Slaughter discusses her North Falls series, Arlington National Cemetery: A Historiincluding We Are All Guilty Here and The Secrets We Hide. Registration required. For cal Overview: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Braninfo or to register, call 860-767-1560 or ford. Cynthia Parzych presents the history visit youressexlibrary.org. of Arlington National Cemetery and its monuments. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit See page 26 northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Guitar Duo to Open Chester’s Art of the Guitar Series Press Release from AcousticMusic.Org

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26 Continued from page 25 Tinker and Take-It-Apart: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Hands-on engineering and problem-solving activities for ages 5 to 11. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Under Our Feet: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For incoming grades K to 5. Learn about soil layers and soil health, then make dirt pudding cups. Recipe contains dairy and gluten. For info or to register (required), call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Summer Nights @ APL: BubbleMania with Casey Carle: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a family program exploring giant bubbles, bubble art, and bubble science. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. Rock Painting: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants will paint flat river rocks to decorate and take home. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Shoreline Sailing Club Event: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and older. Features a celebration of SAIL250 Boston and information on sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and other club activities. Guests welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com. Outdoor Summer Concert Series: The Subliminals: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features The Subliminals, a southeastern Connecticut jazz and groove ensemble performing instrumental music inspired by Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Roy Hargrove. Seating is available on the library patio; attendees may also bring their own chairs. Rain location: Meeting Room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Xen's Critters: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. All ages welcome. Features Beth from Xen's Critters with a bunny, guinea pig, turtle, chinchilla, hedgehog, and snake. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the animals and ask questions. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Cool-ology: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features STEM experiments focused on American inventors for rising firstthrough fifth-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

JULY 9, 2026 • GUILFORD COURIER • LIVING Food Group: The Good Egg: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 4 to 12. Features a reading of The Good Egg by Jory John followed by a snack-making activity inspired by the book. Children ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. For info, including allergen information, or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. The Other Side of Rio: 5 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Annual scholarship fundraiser celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange (BRAYCE). Features presentations by BRAYCE students from Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian music, appetizers, drinks, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit BRAYCE scholarships and cultural exchange programs. For info or tickets, visit brayce.org. Tweens Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features instruction and game play for the trading card game. Recommended for ages 9 and older. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Opening Night for A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 7:30 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Madison Lyric Stage, led by Marc Deaton. Duration: Two hours with one intermission. Suitable for all audiences. The show runs through Sunday, July 26. Other showtimes available. For info and tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 19 Guilford Art Center Craft Expo: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guilford Green, 33 Whitfield St. Outdoor show featuring more than 170 artists, food vendors, live music, and family activities. Admission: $11 adults; $10 seniors; free for ages 16 and under, members, and active military. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

How-To: Needle Felting: 9 a.m. to noon. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Carole Pleines leads an introduction to needle felting. Materials fee: $10. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Flintknapping and Atlatl Demonstration: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features demonstrations of Native American flintknapping techniques and atlatl throwing. Participants may try throwing a reproduction atlatl. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events. Salt Shaker Bouquets: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Participants will create flower bouquets using salt shakers and buttons. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Historic Downtown Walking Tour: 11 a.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown presented by the Madison Historical Society. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advance ticket purchase required; no walk-ins accepted. For info or tickets, visit madisonhistory.org/events. Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Features artists, creative vendors, and the A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years exhibit. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Free. For info, call 203245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. "A Dash of Nutmeggery in the Revolutionary War" featuring Tom Callinan: 1 to 2 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Features songs from the 1700s and stories about Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Pokémon Club: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features Pokémon card games, activities, and trading. Cards will be available for use during the program. For children ages 6 to 11. Free. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

79th Annual Guilford Art League Art Exhibit: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guilford Green, 122 Broad Street. Features original artwork by members of the Guilford Art League displayed outdoors on the Guilford Green. Held in conjunction with Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young… Almost: 2 to the Guilford Art Center Craft Expo. Free. For info, visit 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., guilfordartleague.org. Branford. Features musician Briz performing a Neil Young tribute show, with narratives about the songs and the artist's career. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone SATURDAY, JULY 18 Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to 488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLA- Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom approved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Features a Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, group dance lesson with Karen Pfrommer from 7 to space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark 7:30 p.m., followed by ballroom dancing. Admission: $20. Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net Light refreshments will be served. For info, contact 203208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com. See page 27

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Photo courtesy of Beverly Schirmeier

Early Morning Quiet Cove, a pastel by Beverly Schirmeier, is among the works featured in her July exhibition at Friends & Company Restaurant.

Photo courtesy of Beverly Schirmeier

Splish Splash Rocking and Rolling, a pastel by Beverly Schirmeier, will be on display during her solo exhibition at Friends & Company Restaurant in Madison.

Beverly Schirmeier Solo Show Opens at Friends & Company Press Release from Beverly Schirmeier

Westbrook artist Beverly Schirmeier’s oil and pastel paintings will be featured in a solo exhibition at Friends & Company Restaurant from June 30 through Aug. 2. The restaurant is located at 11 Boston Post Road in Madison. Schirmeier’s paintings will be displayed throughout the

restaurant during the exhibition. Schirmeier draws inspiration from the color and light of the Lyme Impressionists in both her oil paintings and pastels. She enjoys capturing the luminosity of light and its effect on the landscape. She paints en plein air during the warmer months and creates still lifes in the winter. Her artwork has been exhibited in gal-

leries, public buildings, collaborative exhibitions, and solo shows. Her work is included in numerous private collections and is regularly featured in regional art exhibitions along the shoreline. Schirmeier is an elected artist member of the Lyme Art Association, Guilford Art League, Essex Art Association, Academic Artists Association, Madison Art Society,

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Outdoor Fun: Grades 3 and 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Outdoor program featuring park exploration, trail activities, games, and more. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

Escape Alive Self-Defense Class: 1 to 5 p.m. Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation Gymnasium, 308 Main St. Free self-defense training for women and girls ages 12 and older. Presented by Jane Doe No More in partnership with East Coast Training Systems and hosted by Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-729-0245 or visit janedoenomore.org. Shoreline Jazz Quartet: Celebrating the Music of Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans: 2 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features a performance by the Shoreline Jazz Quartet celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

Art with Kristin: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will create a Statue of Liberty drawing. For rising second- through sixth-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 Junior Strings: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

and Clinton Art Society. She is a signature member of the Connecticut Pastel Society and is a former president of the Madison Art Society, where she served for 12 years. She also previously served as secretary, vice president, and president of the Lyme Art Association, as well as chair of its Artist Policy and Procedures Committee.

Historical Fiction Book Club: 2 to 3 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Book: The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal. Copies are available for pickup at the circulation desk. For info or to register, call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Explores the role of taverns in early Connecticut communities. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Boys Group: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. For boys entering grades 7 and 8. Includes off-site trips and activities. $60. Registration required. For info, email Pick Your Project Glass Class: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 adam.stahr@oldsaybrookct.gov. Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverSee page 28 FireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

28 Continued from page 27 The Importance of Connecticut to the Revolution: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Storyteller and journalist Mike Allen discusses key people and events in Connecticut during the American Revolution. Registration suggested. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

JULY 9, 2026 • GUILFORD COURIER • LIVING Comic and Graphic Novel Workshop: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. For ages 8 and older. Local artist and writer Adam Wallenta, creator of Punk Taco, will demonstrate comic and graphic novel creation, including character design and printing options. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Book Bedazzling: 5:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. For ages 11 through adult. Participants will decorate a book cover with gems. Bring a book to embellish. Hosted by Shell & Bee. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour: 11 a.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown presented by the Madison Historical Society. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advance ticket purchase required; no walk-ins accepted. For info or tickets, visit madisonhistory.org/events.

Hamilton Karaoke: America 250 Event: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a singalong of songs from Hamilton. Light refreshments provided. Hosted by Brian Story. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Furbearers of Connecticut: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Julie Shaw discusses Connecticut wildlife and presents animal pelts. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Chautauqua Series: Witchcraft in Colonial America: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Part of the Clinton Human Rights Committee's Fifth Annual Chautauqua Series. Features Dr. Rebecca Tannenbaum, senior lecturer in history at Yale University, discussing witchcraft accusations and trials in colonial Connecticut and New England. Musical guest Allison Farrell and poet Bethany Howard. Refreshments will be served. For info or to register (recommended), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Teen Crafternoon: Mending Workshop: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will learn basic sewing and clothing repair techniques. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

The Turtle: David Bushnell’s Revolutionary Vessel: 7 p.m. Westbrook Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Rd. Features a presentation by Frederick J. Frese and Roy R. Manstan on David Bushnell’s submarine, the Turtle. Frese and Manstan built, launched, and tested a full-size working replica of the vessel and are co-authors of Turtle: David Bushnell’s Revolutionary Vessel. A question-andanswer session will follow at the Turtle model displayed in Town Hall. Hosted by the Westbrook Historical Society. For info, contact 860-399-7473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by St. George Catholic Church. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 Thrifting Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 7 to 12 exploring local thrift shops and cafes. Registration required. For info, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov, or visit osyfs.org. Painting With Carol: 10 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features stepby-step painting instruction for rising fourth- through seventh-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

The Wonders and Perils of Bird Migration: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Craig Repasz discusses bird migration, including migration routes, behaviors, challenges faced by migratory birds, and the importance of stopover sites. Repasz is co-chair of Lights Out Connecticut and president of the Friends of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Hosted by the Westbrook Garden Club. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com. Wand Workshop: 5:15 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Intended for ages 6 to 13. Features Rachel from The Replanted Witch leading participants in creating a crystal-tipped wand and demonstrating basic wand movements. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Craft and Board Game Night: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features crafts and board games for all ages. For info or to register, email SMehmet@clintonct.gov. Pick Your Project Glass Class: 6 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com. Replanted Witch: Awakening the Stones: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Features an exploration of crystals and chakras led by The Replanted Witch. Participants will create a crystal chip-infused rollerball to take home. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Take a Vet Fishing Benefit Concert: 6 to 8 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features performances by Take Two and Call Me in the Morning. Bring a lawn chair or beach chair for seating on the front lawn. Donations welcome. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 How-To: Quilling: 9 a.m. to noon. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features instruction in the art of paper quilling. Materials fee: $5. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Wings N' Strings Country Bluegrass Festival: 3 to 8 p.m. Guilford Town Green, Guilford. Features live music by The Skunks, The Rock Hearts, Phil Rosenthal, and Hazzard County, along with food vendors, a beer garden, and family activities. Admission is free. Rain date is July 26. For info, visit guilfordparkrec.com.

Essex Village Walking Tour: 5 p.m. Foot of Main Street, in front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Features a guided walking tour led by EHS guide Brien Summer Nights @ APL: Playful Engineers: Chain Reac- Riedell exploring the maritime history of 18th-century Potapaug, Essex's working waterfront, shipbuilding tions and Creative Contraptions: 5:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Fea- prominence, and development as a visitor destination. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Free for active tures a hands-on workshop where participants build Essex Historical Society members. For info or to register, Rube Goldberg-style contraptions. Sponsored by the call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org. Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. 250th Celebration Summer Community Picnic and Fundraiser: 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Congregational Church in Summer Movie Nite: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Killingworth, 273 Route 81. Celebrates America's 250th Library, 274 Route 81. Features family movie screenings with popcorn. Registration required. For info or to regis- anniversary with a barbecue dinner, live bluegrass and Americana music by Matthew Holmes, lawn games, and ter, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. family activities. Benefits the church's ministries and outreach programs. Rain date: Sunday, July 26. Tickets: A Career in Movies with Storyboard Artist Brick Mason: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, $25 adults, $15 children, $75 family of four. Reservations 758 Main St., Branford. Features a discussion on working encouraged. For info or tickets, contact 860-663-1789 or office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit killingin the film industry with storyboard artist Brick Mason, worthchurch.org. including storyboard samples and a video presentation comparing original storyboards with finished films. Free.

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Spectrum Gallery to Open ‘Birds & Beasts’ Exhibition Press Release from Spectrum Art Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery will open Birds & Beasts, a seven-week exhibition celebrating the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom, with an opening reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. The exhibition features paintings, photography, and sculpture inspired by birds, wildlife, and the natural world. Artists explore creatures large and small through realistic, symbolic, imaginative, and sculptural interpretations. Birds & Beasts will remain on view through Saturday, Sept. 5. Visitors to Spectrum’s Artisans Store can also browse pottery, glass, home décor, children’s toys, jewelry, and other handcrafted items created by regional artists. Spectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrum artgallery.org.

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Allison Maltese's fine art photograph Feeding Goldfinch is among the works featured in Birds & Beasts at Spectrum Art Gallery.

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SUNDAY, JULY 26 Car Wash Fundraiser for Eagle Scout Project: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Palumbo’s, 1099A Boston Post Road, Guilford. Benefits Austin LaFata’s Eagle Scout project to create a picnic area at the North Guilford Firehouse. For info or to volunteer, visit bit.ly/3OYY8dt.

Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Lillian's Pergola, behind Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Seniors are invited for conversation and socializing with Shoreline Village CT members. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held inside Pa's Place. For info, call George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Ranger Russ’s Animal Friends: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an educational live-animal program presented by Meigs Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Point Nature Center for rising kindergarten through YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored sixth-grade students. Registration required. For info or to by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. nhps1914.com.

MONDAY, JULY 27 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 31 Girls Enrichment Program: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 56 High St., Deep River. Presented by Tri-Town Youth Services. Program focused on friendships, leadership, and identity, with daily visits from guest speakers sharing their professions or special talents. For girls entering grades 5 through 8. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 Junior Strings: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

Crochet and Knitting Club: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Participants may bring a project or learn to crochet. All skill levels are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers' Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.

Photo courtesy of Spectrum Art Gallery

Barbara Urquhart's stained-glass panel Golden Eagle.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Connecticut-made products from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook. Stony Creek Farmers’ Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.

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Real Estate Transactions 79 Meadow Wood Road: Brian A. Shattuck and Meghan K. Lerner to Robert and Jillian Petrillo, $765,000 on June 16

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107 Horse Pond Road: Dianne H. and Frank A. Bencivengo to Jacob and Joanna Zachary, $430,000 on June 15 526 Horse Pond Road: Robert and Stephanie Nilson to Catherine Piasio, $575,000 on June 17 37 Lovers Lane: Peter T. and Anna T. Hsieh to Robert A. Jones and Kelsey M. Brazill, $1,100,000 on June 16 242 Neck Road: Valerie South Mason Lt and Valerie S. Mason to Francesca C. Jones and Alexander Brody, $1,100,000 on June 17

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10 Scenic Road: Katherine Esposito and Michael Waterbury to Nicholas Materdomini and John Caradonna, $685,000 on June 18 6 Yankee Peddler Path: Victor J. and Diana L. Morales to Nicola Myrie, $660,000 on June 15

NORTH BRANFORD 78 Glenmeadow Drive: Hardik D. and Aesha H. Patel to Raymond Soto, $805,000 on June 17 30 Harrison Road: Karney Barbara Louise Irt and Kelly A. Prunier to Francis J. Burton, $470,000 on June 15

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Note: Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to 135 Kings Highway: Susan E. Grajek and Patrick J. Lynch to Anthony general privacy requests. Removal will R. Howell and Erica B. Garvin, $937,000 only be considered in cases involving a documented and credible personal on June 18 safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shore publishing.com Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group. For past transactions, visit zip06.com/realestate.

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