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August 6, 2026 Guilford Vol. XXIX Iss. 32

Town Eyes Property for New Police Headquarters

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

Guilford town officials have endorsed a plan to purchase a new property for the construction of a new Guilford Police Department headquarters. A Town Meeting has been scheduled for Sept. 15 at Guilford High School to consider the purchase. The meeting will focus specifically on the

property acquisition portion of the overall project, whose current timeline calls for completion of a new police station by the end of the decade. The property is owned by the dissolving financial consulting firm Prospector Financial and is located within the same public safety complex on Church Street as the current police and fire department facilities. The agreed-upon purchase price is $1.77

million, according to First Selectman Matt Hoey.

Hoey said Prospector Financial approached the town several months ago about its plans to close, leading to what he described as a “due diligence process” and negotiations supported by the town’s Land

See Town Eyes Property page 10

Tradition

In Tune

The N.Y. Klezmer Series All-Stars perform during the 20th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Green on Aug. 2. Shown are Aaron Alexander on drums, Greg Wall on clarinet, Jordan Hirsch on trumpet, Brian Glassman on bass and Ira Temple on accordion. The festival, hosted by Chabad of the Shoreline, celebrated 250 years of Jewish life in the United States with live music, kosher food and craft vendors.

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Todd Corcoran: Driving Support for Shelter Animals

By Pam Young

Correspondent

What started as a gathering of Jeep enthusiasts has grown into one of Guilford’s largest charity vehicle events.

For Todd Corcoran, founder of Shoreline Charity LLC, the annual Jeep and Bronco Jamboree isn’t just about showing off off-road vehicles. It’s about bringing people together to support the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter while creating a day that appeals to Jeep owners, families, and animal lovers alike.

“My official charity is Shoreline Charity LLC,” Todd says.

Todd launched his first fundraising event, a Jeep Poker Run, in 2022. The event attracted 89 Jeeps and raised about $3,800 for charity, convincing him there was an appetite for something even bigger.

Last year, he introduced the Jeep and Bronco Jamboree at the Guilford Fairgrounds.

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“We had 397 Jeeps, 1,400 spectators, and raised $8,000 for the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter,”

Todd says. “It turned out to be a wild, crazy day and a great experience.”

A Jeep owner since 1985, Todd says he has always enjoyed the Jeep community, where jamborees are a longtime tradition across the country.

“I have always been a big Jeeper,” he says.

When members of the Guilford Agricultural Society told him about a former Land Rover and Range Rover course that once operated at the fairgrounds, Todd saw an opportunity to revive the idea for today’s Jeep and Bronco enthusiasts.

“They offered the grounds to us for the Jeep and Bronco Jamboree,” he says. “What made it a huge success was that A&W Sanitation donated their equipment and time to make a course there.”

Designed for stock vehicles as well as modified ones, the quarter-mile off-road course gives drivers a chance to experience the capabilities that make Jeeps and Broncos popular while remaining accessible to everyday owners.

“People buy Jeeps for the offroad experience,” Todd says. “We had to make it aggressive, but not so aggressive that it could not be traveled through with stock vehicles.”

This year’s event returns to the Guilford Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 9, with the off-road course, vendors, food trucks, live music from noon to 3 p.m., raffles, and awards for Best in Show, Dirtiest Jeep, and Dirtiest Bronco.

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Todd Corcoran combines his love of Jeeps with fundraising through the annual Jeep and Bronco Jamboree, benefiting the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

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Marine Unit Receives Federal Upgrade

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

With support from a federal grant, the Board of Selectmen has approved “repowering” the Guilford Fire Department’s Marine Unit vessel.

The Marine Unit consists of a 30-foot rescue vessel used by the fire department for emergency response in the waters off Guilford and neighboring shoreline communities, including Madison and Clinton.

According to Assistant Chief Clint Haverkampf, the boat was purchased in 2013 through FEMA’s Port Security Grant Program. Fire Chief Michael Shove said the Guilford Fire Department has served as the lead agency for water rescue in the area for more than 30 years, a role supported by the Marine Unit.

“We’re still the first responder for our local waterways and on land, because we have Faulkner’s Island and because we have all the marinas,” Haverkampf said.

The department has received a federal FEMA grant of about $75,000 to support the project. The total cost is approximately $118,000, with the remaining $43,000 appropriated from a capital line item in the Fire Department’s budget.

The funding will pay for engineering upgrades to the vessel, including new motors and associated rigging controls, ensuring it will “be back in service for years to come,” Haverkampf said.

According to minutes from the Board of Selectmen’s July 20 meeting, Haverkampf told the board the timing of the upgrades is important because “the boat sees heavy use this time of year and serves as the area’s first response on the water, with the nearest Coast Guard stations located in New London and New Haven.”

With the grant funding most of the project, the Guilford Fire Department’s Marine Unit and scuba team will continue providing marine rescue services throughout the region.

Ceramics Residency Program Accepting Applications

The Guilford Art Center is accepting applications for its one-year Ceramics Residency Program, which runs from September 2026 through August 2027. Designed for emerging artists, the program offers studio space, free firings, a stipend, and opportunities to develop personal work in an educational studio environment. Residents also gain experience assisting students and learning studio operations and may have opportunities to exhibit, sell work, and teach. For more information, visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Chair-ity for a Cause Seeks Trades, Sponsors

The Connecticut Cancer Foundation is seeking local trades professionals, designers, artists, and business sponsors for Chair-ity for a Cause, a breast cancer fundraiser featuring creatively transformed chairs in an online auction throughout October. Participants are invited to refurbish or redesign a chair for donation. Only 15 chairs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Chair participants must register and submit a before photo and chair description by Sept. 1. Bidding begins Oct. 1 and continues through Oct. 31. Businesses may also support the fundraiser through sponsorship opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For more information, to register a chair, or to inquire about sponsorships, contact Carla Snowdon at 959-746-2071 or carla@tidewaterltg.com.

Correction

The marsh rehabilitation project discussed in the July 23 article, “Town Moving Forward With Marsh Rehabilitation Plan,” is being overseen by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in cooperation with the Guilford Engineering Department.

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Obituaries

Obituary

John Penders III

Branford

John F. Penders III, known to all as “Jack,” died on July 16, 2026, at the age of 82, in Branford.

Jack was born on Nov. 25, 1943, in New Haven, to John F. Penders Jr. and Mary Rita Penders, and was raised in the city’s Fair Haven neighborhood, which he called home for his first 32 years. He attended St. Mary’s High School and Manhattan College.

He devoted his working life to the Connecticut Education Association, representing the state’s public school teachers for more than 34 years in collective bargaining and negotiations, and as an advocate before the state legislature. A certified community mediator, Jack served from 2000 to 2004 as an International Observer during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, working in the Short Strand and Garvaghy Road communities amid the conflict there. He also served two terms on the New Haven Board of Aldermen, and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

In retirement, above all, Jack cherished his role as grandfather. Known to his grandchildren as “Poppy,” a title he treasured, he loved cheering them on at their games and being there for birth-

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days, milestones, and time together. He filled his days with weekly games of pétanque and rooting for the Boston Red Sox, a loyalty he came to after his first love, the Brooklyn Dodgers, left town half a century before.

He was predeceased by his brother, Mark Conway Penders, and his stepson, Christopher Penders. He is survived by his sons, John F. “Jay” Penders IV and his wife, Laura, of Wayland, Mass., and their sons, Sean and James; and Michael D. Penders and his wife, Kali, of Madison, and their daughters, Rylee and Teagan. He is also survived by his brother, Paul J. Penders, of Houston, Texas, and by his former wife, Barbara Penders, of Madison, who remained close to him throughout his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 28 at St. George Church, Guilford. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Arrangements are in the care of East Haven Memorial Funeral Home, East Haven. Following the interment, family and friends were warmly invited to join the family for a reception at James Madison House, 508 Old Toll Road, Madison.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Education Foundation, the charitable arm of the Connecticut Education Association, 21 Oak St., Suite 500, Hartford, CT 06106 (cefgives.org).

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Troop 444 Celebrates 56th Strawberry Social

Guilford Scouting America Troop 444 served strawberry shortcake, grilled burgers, and other treats during its 56th annual Strawberry Social on the Guilford Green June 7.

The fundraiser also featured performances by the Guilford High School and Adams Middle School jazz bands.

Throughout the day, Scouts demonstrated outdoor skills for children and families, including knot tying, tent pitching, fishingrod casting, and navigating a monkey bridge.

“This year’s Strawberry Social was really well attended and a great community event,” said Owen Barden, the troop’s senior patrol leader. “There were people of all different ages from across the community, and you could tell everyone really enjoyed themselves.”

For the second consecutive year, Troop 444 was joined by Troop 475G, Guilford’s all-girls Scouting America troop.

According to the troop, proceeds from the event will support troop equipment, community

outreach, summer camp, highadventure programs, and other Scouting activities. The troop also

thanked community supporters, including Bishop’s Orchards and TYCO Printing.

Press Release from Guilford Scouting America Troop 444

Photo courtesy of Troop 444

Owen Barden, a senior patrol leader with Guilford Scouting America Troop 444, serves strawberry shortcake during the troop's 56th annual Strawberry Social on the Guilford Green June 7.

Members of Guilford Scouting America Troop 444 demonstrate outdoor skills for children during the troop's 56th annual Strawberry Social on the Guilford Green June 7.

Obituaries

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Obituary

James Freytag

Madison

On July 19, 2026, James Freytag, 53, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in The Bronx, N.Y.

James was a loving father, devoted husband, cherished son, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and the love he had for his family. He was a protector by nature and always found joy in spending time with those he loved.

James worked as a project manager for Baybrook Remodeling, where he was respected for his dedication and strong work ethic. He also had a passion for cooking and owned several pizzerias over the years, sharing his love of food with family, friends, and the community.

In his free time, James enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time on the water, cars, sports, being a die-hard New York Giants fan, ATV riding, music, and creating lasting memories with his family. He treasured the sim-

ple moments in life, especially the time he spent with the people he loved most. Above all, James had a deep love for God and regularly attended church, finding strength and peace in his faith.

James is survived by his wife, Jeanette Freytag; his beloved children, Sabrina Freytag, Anthony Freytag, and James Freytag Jr.; his mother, Susan Freytag; his brother, Ronald Freytag; his sister-in-law, Liz Freytag; and many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

James’s love, beautiful smile, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family will never be forgotten. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Friends were invited to calling hours on July 26 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford, followed by a prayer service at Guilford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to James' GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expensesfor-james-freytag. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

Shoreline Adult Education, formerly known as ERACE, offers free academic programs for individuals seeking to earn their high school diploma/GED, practice their English language skills, or prepare for their U.S. citizenship test. These classes are available to individuals aged 17 years or older who live in Branford, North Branford, Guilford, or Clinton. Individuals outside the four-town region may register for a fee if space is available. Limited spots are available for residents of any town at no charge. Shoreline Adult Education also offers a variety of affordable enrichment classes, open to individuals of any town, including courses on computers, music and dance, cooking, career development, CPR and first aid, world languages, business and financial planning, fine arts, photography, and writing. For more information, call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Save the Sound will host its annual Paddle for the Sound fundraiser Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 9. Participants may kayak, canoe, or paddleboard anywhere within Long Island Sound while tracking their miles and raising funds in their communities. Prize packages will be awarded to the participant who raises the most money and the participant who paddles the most miles. Participants may also register as part of a team, and teams with more than five members will receive Save the Sound bucket hats. Proceeds benefit Save the Sound's work to improve water quality, restore critical habitats, build climate resilience, and protect the rivers, wetlands, and open spaces surrounding Long Island Sound. For more information or to register, visit savethesound.org/paddle.

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Double the Fun

Young Marty and Sock were living in a garage for more than a year after being put outside. Each was born missing part of his rear leg, which makes them both extra special and unique. Not affected at all, Marty (black and white) and Sock (brown tabby) are a bundle of fun who love to play, jump and wrestle. These brothers are so grateful to be safe inside, adored, and given the best care and lots of attention. Their endless antics and unconditional love will fill your home with joy. Could you give them the life they always wanted? Come meet these amazing boys at our open house or apply to adopt them online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

: Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary. Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and

much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.

Programs Offered at W&FLC Rx Disposal Box

Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), located at 96 Fair Street, Guilford, offers Lawyer Time, a program to allow individuals to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney to discuss legal questions and better understand one’s personal rights and the legal process. Attorneys can discuss most civil matters. W&FLC does not provide pro bono services or legal representation. W&FLC also offers Financial Consults, a program that involves one-on-one appointments with a volunteer financial coach to review finances of participants and help them take control of their economic independence and success. Topics cover budgeting, divorce, finances, debt, death claims paperwork, and more. Lastly, W&FLC offers a guided assistance program with a social worker who can connect individuals with community resources on crisis services, social services, mental health, financial assistance, and legal services. For more information or an appointment, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org.

The Guilford Police Department, in cooperation with the It’s Worth It initiative and the Connection, Inc., have installed a pharmaceutical collection drop box in the lobby of the Guilford Police Department, 400 Church Street. Area residents can dispose of unused and unneeded medications at any time. For more information, call the Guilford Police Department at 203-453-8061.

Workforce Alliance offers training, certificates, and job search assistance to youth and young adults living in south central Connecticut who are not currently enrolled in high school or college. Workforce Alliance also provides tuition assistance, academic help, internships, GED completion, and guidance toward higher education. For more information, visit www.workforcealliance.biz.

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Obituaries

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Obituary

Barbara Bishop

Guilford

Barbara Jane (Juniver) Bishop, age 94, born Aug. 15, 1931, in New Haven, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at CT Hospice in Branford, surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Brewer Bishop, sharing nearly 64 years of marriage and a lifetime of devotion to family, faith, and community. Barbara earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the University of Connecticut in 1954. Her romance with Albert began when she answered a note on UConn's campus ride board offering weekend rides to the Shoreline, leading to their marriage on June 20, 1953.

canned produce, made jams, and baked favorites like her signature Blueberry Buckle and beloved Chocolate Bit Squares. Visitors and launching offspring alike rarely departed without a handwritten recipe card.

Together, Al and Barb served on the UConn College of Agriculture Alumni Board, co-founded the Al and Barbara Bishop UConn Scholarship, and received the Storrs Award from UConn and the 2015 Agricultural Adventurers Award from the Big E. She remained an ardent UConn Women’s Basketball fan and a proud supporter of the Apple Pi Robotics Team.

Guilford Porchfest Seeks Performers, Hosts, Volunteers

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.

Volunteers Needed to Tutor Adult English Learners

Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 tutor training workshop. Volunteers will learn how to teach English to adult residents from around the world. No teaching experience is required. The free 12-hour workshop meets over eight sessions beginning Thursday, Sept. 24. Morning sessions are held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Evening sessions are offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in a hybrid format. An online self-paced training option is also available. A $40 donation for training materials is requested. For more information or to apply, contact 860-399-0280 or info@lvvs.org, or visit www.lvvs.org.

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ESTATE OF Elisabeth S. Vrba (25-0094)

Faith and service were central to Barbara’s life. For 70 years, she was a faithful, active member of the First Congregational Church of Guilford, serving on the Board of Deacons, the Alpha Club, and committees. She touched her community through decades as a 4-H Club leader, Extension Board member, Meals on Wheels driver, and volunteer at The Hole in the Wall thrift shop.

Committed to youth and global exchange, Barbara traveled to Northern Ireland in 1951 as a 4-H IFYE delegate. Over the decades, she and Albert opened their home to exchange students and interns, including 1976-77 AFS student Barbara "Babs" Weinen, from Germany, with whom regular visits and connections continue. Barbara last visited Babs in Germany in October 2025 with Keith and Debbie.

Alongside Albert, Barbara proudly supported Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford, now in its sixth generation. She wore many hats, working as a tour guide, office clerk, and friendly face in the farm market. A gifted cook, she

Barbara’s greatest legacy is her cherished family. She is survived by her children: Keith (Debbie) Bishop, Craig (Natalie) Bishop, Diane (Peter) van der Grinten, and David (Lynne) Bishop. She is lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren: Sarah DellaVentura, Allison Bishop, Carrie Healy, Ryan Warsaw-Fan Bishop, Meghan Paher, Laura Smelser, Catherine Hamilton, Nicole Smith, Caitlin James, Seth Bishop, and Emily Bishop. She was deeply blessed to connect with every grandchild during her final week. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren, with another arrival in August 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the First Congregational Church of Guilford. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church (Trustees Bishop Memorial Fund), Guilford Foundation (Al & Gene Bishop Fund), UConn Foundation (Al and Barbara Scholarship), Guilford Land Conservation Trust, or a charity of choice. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

LVVS Offers Workplace Literacy Program

Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore offers free workplace literacy programs to improve employee productivity for businesses in Guilford. The free program matches volunteer tutors with employees, working together to customize a program that meets workplace and student needs. For more information or to participate in the program, contact John Ferrara at 860-399-0280 or jferrara@lvvs.org.

The Hon. Seth C. Klaskin, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated July 22, 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.

Priscilla H. Geer, Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Georg H. Vrba, 763 Mulberry Point Road, Guilford, CT 06437

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Christine F. Ingraham, AKA Christine Ingraham (26-0238)

The Hon. Seth C. Klaskin, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated July 21, 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:

Gregory Cameron Spiggle

c/o RACHAEL MORGAN ENGELMAN, LAW OFFICES OF PAUL K. SULLIVAN, JR, LLC, 705 BOSTON POST ROAD, GUILFORD, CT 06437

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS

NOTICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARING AND MEETING DATE

All taxpayers of motor vehicles in the Town of Guilford are hereby warned by the posting of this notice upon the signpost in front of the Town Hall, the Town Clerk’s Office, Town of Guilford website and the Guilford Courier that the Board of Assessment Appeals will hold appeal hearings for the October 1, 2025 Motor Vehicle Grand List, on a first come first served basis on the following date: Wednesday September 2, 2026 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Town Hall, Selectmen’s Conference Room 2nd Floor, 31 Park Street September 2026 hearings are for October 1, 2025 Motor Vehicles only.

Appeal applications and Affidavit for Agent forms are available in the Assessor’s Office or on the Town of Guilford’s website under Boards and Commissions ~ Board of Assessment Appeals.

Paula Lenihan, Clerk Board of Assessment Appeals

Todd Corcoran: Driving Support for Shelter Animals

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Gronkowski and authenticated by Fanatics headlines this year’s raffle prizes, while WTNH meteorologist Gil Simmons will draw the winning tickets.

Several local businesses also are participating, including Greco Ford of Branford, which will display several Broncos, and Shoreline Jeep of Old Saybrook, which plans to bring a variety of Jeeps to the event.

The day also shines a spotlight on the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

The shelter will host an on-site pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving visitors an opportunity to meet animals available for adoption while learning more about the shelter’s work.

“They do amazing rescues,” Todd says. “If you are a pet lover, you appreciate what they do.”

Todd, who says he has always loved dogs and previously bred Irish setters, believes supporting the shelter is a natural fit for the event.

One hundred percent of the proceeds raised through vehicle donations, raffles, and other fundraising activities will benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

“We have eight great sponsors this year,” Todd says. “One hundred percent of

Neighbor Helping Neighbor

the funds go to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.”

Vehicle donations are $20 for Jeeps and Broncos and $10 for all other vehicles. Spectators are welcome, and attendees do not need to own a Jeep or Bronco to enjoy the day.

In addition to exploring hundreds of customized vehicles, visitors can browse vendor displays, enjoy food trucks, listen to live music, and watch vehicles navigate the off-road course throughout the day.

“If anyone is ever interested in buying a Jeep or Bronco, attending this event is much better than going to a dealer,” Todd says. “They will get to see different color combinations, different tire sizes, different lift heights, and people will be showing off their vehicles.”

As the event has grown, so has the community’s support.

“Everyone loves the event and it goes over well,” Todd says. “The feedback has been fabulous. The more people we have, the better experience it will be.”

For Todd, that’s exactly what the day is about — bringing together a community of enthusiasts while making a difference for animals in need.

For more information, visit ctjeep bronco.com.

The Guilford Interfaith Volunteers (GIV) seeks to promote the well-being of Guilford residents who are homebound, elderly, or have special needs by providing them with food, friendship, or functional medical equipment. GIV’s primary goals are to provide residents with nutritious food, reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness in its clients, and provide services that enable clients to remain in their homes, thereby postponing the necessity of moving to personal care facilities. Its motto is “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.” For more information about medical equipment, friendly visits, or food from Meals on Wheels, call the GIV offices at 203-453-8359.

Eagle Scout Project Seeks Volunteers, Donations

Austin LaFata, senior patrol leader of Troop 472, is seeking volunteers and donations for his Eagle Scout project to create a safe, welcoming outdoor picnic area with picnic tables and a rock wall at the North Guilford Firehouse on Route 77. The space will benefit Troop 472, its Cub Scout pack, LEGO League participants, and the community. The Eagle Scout project workday will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Guilford Firehouse. Volunteer hours may be used as community service hours for Guilford High School students. LaFata is seeking volunteers and donations to help cover the cost of picnic tables and project materials. Any remaining funds after the project is completed will benefit future Troop 472 Eagle Scout projects. Volunteers are asked to include the time block they are available in the comments when signing up. For more information, text 475-3017703, email austinlafata2009@gmail.com, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0E49AFA62DA64-63764100-austin, or donate at https://gofund.me/0c6c8b784.

Town Eyes Property for New Police Headquarters

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Acquisition Commission. Because the property “never actually hit the marketplace,” Hoey said, the town would not have to pay realtor fees if it purchases the lot.

Aside from the financial benefit, keeping the public safety complex together on the same parcel would allow the police and fire departments to continue coordinating public safety activities and sharing resources in the same immediate area.

“It reinforces a decision that was made 35, 40 years ago to purchase that parcel as our public safety complex,” Hoey said.

The decision to pursue construction of a new police station followed an evaluation by architectural firm Silver Petrucelli, which determined that the structural deficiencies and space limitations at the current police headquarters would be best addressed by constructing a new, larger facility.

Silver Petrucelli, which has worked with the town on several previous projects, stated in the executive summary of its scoping study that, “to remedy existing problems, such as insufficient space and aged equipment and finishes ... the Town decided a comprehensive study which included a new building at a new location would be the next step in the process of updating their facilities.”

David Demaio, chair of the Standing Building Committee, said he agrees with the study’s findings, noting the current police station’s systems and structure have aged to the point where “the existing facility, in its current size and layout, doesn’t

adequately support the needs of the town and the growth of police department and law enforcement techniques.”

While the committee, along with the Police Department, considered several options that would gradually improve the existing station, Demaio said such an approach ultimately would not provide the space or functionality needed for the department to continue delivering services from a structurally sound and secure building.

Preliminary designs project a 50% increase in police services space compared with the current facility and would accommodate several anticipated future needs. Those include construction of a detached garage and additional space for training and personnel growth. One example cited by the Police Department is expanding the women’s locker room as the department seeks to hire more female officers. These and other improvements are intended to “future-proof” the building by accommodating current demands while allowing for future expansion, Hoey said.

The estimated total cost of the project is more than $35.6 million, a figure Silver Petrucelli said is based on recent projects involving similar building types. However, that estimate is not final and could change as planning progresses.

Hoey also said the design could change from the current draft. While the preliminary concept shows a one-story building, the town may ultimately pursue a twostory design if the size of the lot makes that a better option.

Men and Women Invited to League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters seeks new members who have an interest in areas such as voter registration, open government, environmental protection, or social policy. The league welcomes women and men of all ages and from all political persuasions. For more information, visit www.lwvct.org.

Connecticut Renter’s Rebate Program Available for Seniors, Disabled Residents

The Connecticut Renter’s Rebate Program offers a one-time payment for eligible seniors and disabled residents who paid rent and utilities in Connecticut during 2025 and currently live in the state. Eligible applicants may qualify for a rebate ranging from $50 to $900. To qualify, applicants must have been age 65 or older in 2025 or be a totally disabled Connecticut renter age 18 or older. Income limits are less than $46,300 for a single person or less than $56,500 for a married couple. Applications are available through Guilford Social Services. For more information or to schedule an appointment to apply, contact Guilford Social Services at 203-453-8009 or griederd@guilfordct.gov.

Guilford Athletes Earn All-SCC Honors

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

With the 2025-26 school year officially in the books, it is time to look back at the athletes who stood out in one of Connecticut’s most competitive athletic conferences. The Southern Connecticut Conference once again featured elite talent across every season, and Guilford athletes proved they belonged among the conference’s best with an impressive collection of All-SCC honors.

From the fall through the spring seasons, the Grizzlies were represented across nearly every varsity sport, with numerous student-athletes earning conference recognition for their performances throughout the year. Guilford’s success showcased the depth of its athletic program as teams consistently competed with the SCC’s top programs.

The fall season featured several standout performances. In boys cross country, Lewis Thoreen and Jordan Espinosa each earned Second Team All-SCC honors, while Olivia Jackson represented the girls team with a First Team selection.

The boys soccer team placed three players on the First Team, with Vincent Malatesta, Blake Meder and Nickolas Piironen all receiving conference recognition. The girls soccer team also had an outstanding season, led by First Team selections Paige Ponzio and Emelia Votto, while Maya Kos-Graham earned Second Team honors.

Guilford field hockey produced four AllSCC selections, as Colby Atwater and Zoe Tsoukanelis earned First Team honors. Emma Clifford and Abby Dellaventura were both selected to the Second Team. In girls volleyball, Nora Stewart and Maya Thompson each earned First Team AllSCC recognition.

while Peyton LeMay was named a Second Team defenseman. Ava Eagleson received First Team All-SCC honors in girls basketball, while Connor Sullivan represented the boys basketball team with a Second Team selection.

The spring season once again highlighted Guilford’s depth. The boys lacrosse team placed six players on the All-SCC teams. Zisis Vasiliou earned First Team honors on defense, Aidan Connelly was selected as the First Team faceoff specialist, and Michael Lawton earned First Team recognition as goalkeeper. Kaden Smith, Reed Hovick and Robert Scott all received Second Team honors.

The girls lacrosse team also had a strong showing, with Sinead Davenport earning First Team honors at midfield and Emelia Votto receiving First Team recognition on defense. Tasha Binkowski was selected to the Second Team at attack, while Lilly Peck earned Second Team honors at midfield.

Guilford’s girls tennis program had six All-SCC selections. Zoe Tsoukanelis earned First Team honors in singles, while the doubles team of Kate Gasparini and Breann Shelton received First Team recognition. Brielle Lucas earned Second Team honors in singles, and the doubles team of Makenna Clark and Juliette Kellner was named to the Second Team.

The Grizzlies were especially dominant in girls swimming, producing one of the conference’s top programs. The 200-yard medley relay team of Abigail Fernandez, Emma Zhang, Ryan Cohen and Muirel Rader earned All-SCC honors. Individually, Aislin Cohen placed second in the 200-yard freestyle, Emma Zhang captured the SCC title in the 200-yard individual medley, Ryan Cohen finished third in the 100-yard butterfly before winning the 100yard backstroke, and Emma Shang won

the 500-yard freestyle. Guilford also earned All-SCC honors in the 200-yard freestyle relay with Aislin Cohen, Muirel Rader, Hannah Brown and Addison Foley, and the 400-yard freestyle relay featuring Emma Zhang, Ryan Cohen, Nora Clune and Aislin Cohen.

On the football field, Guilford had five All-SCC selections. Wesley Tandler earned First Team Offense honors on the offensive line, while Aidan Connelly was named to the First Team Defense at linebacker. Aiden Ruotolo received Second Team honors at running back, Alex Tafro earned Second Team recognition at quarterback,

and Ares Vasiliou was selected as the conference’s Second Team placekicker.

The winter season continued Guilford’s success across multiple sports. In girls indoor track, Kaylin Diglio earned First Team All-SCC honors in the pole vault, while the 4x800-meter relay team of Madelaine Aguilar, Anna Gunderson, Dalia Dadak and Olivia Jackson received Second Team recognition.

Alex Uzzo represented the wrestling program with a First Team All-SCC selection at 138 pounds. In girls ice hockey, Natasha Binkowski and Ella DiNola earned Second Team honors at forward,

The Grizzlies also found success in several other spring sports. Alex Tafro earned Second Team All-SCC honors in baseball, while the softball team featured three conference selections. Kenna Tansey was named to the First Team, while Sarah O’Brien and Peyton LeMay both earned Second Team recognition. Bobby Shaw represented Guilford in boys golf with AllSCC honors, while the outdoor track and field team saw Kaylin Diglio earn another First Team selection in the pole vault. Wesley Tandler received Second Team honors in the discus, and Benjamin Glascoff was named Second Team in the long jump.

Guilford’s impressive list of All-SCC selections reflects the strength and consistency of its athletic program throughout the school year. With many of these standout athletes expected to return next season, the Grizzlies will be well-positioned to build on this year’s success as they pursue even greater accomplishments in 2026-27.

Photo courtesy of Kaylin Diglio

Guilford's Kaylin Diglio, a back-to-back state champion in the pole vault, earned First Team All-SCC honors during the 2025-26 season.

Giants Gain Ground in Title Race

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

Sunny skies, temperatures in the mid-80s and low humidity would have made for an ideal day for pitching horseshoes. Smoke from Canadian wildfires, however, shielded the sun’s rays. For the second match in a row, 10 substitutes were needed. With only six available, four teams had to use blind scores for absent players.

The second-place Giants cut into the White Sox’s firstplace lead with a 4-2 win. The Cards moved into a tie for eighth place with a 4-2 victory over the No. 7 Marlins. The Pirates scored 308 points in a split with the third-place Braves. Other split matches involved the No. 5 Rockies, No. 6 Cubs and last-place Red Sox. Unable to field a team, the Rangers forfeited.

Cody Layton substituted for White Sox player Brady Miller. The White Sox opened the match with a win using their handicap, but Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants won the next four games. Matt Valentin and Zanelli combined for 57 points in game two. Valentin and Adam Fortier added 47 points in game three, enough for a 20-point win. Zanelli won game four, and Valentin’s six ringers in the middle of game five led to another double-digit victory. The White Sox won the final game as Valentin and Fortier managed to score more than one point in only 16 of the 24 boxes. The Giants are now within three games of first place. Valentin’s 97-point series was the third-highest B Division score.

For the second match in a row, the Braves used a blind score for Frank Rausch. Pirates player Skip Robinson faced the challenge of beating the 128-point blind score. The two A/C games were scratch contests. Games one and four were nearly identical: Robinson outscored Rausch’s blind score, 68-64, and Gary Stevens provided the points for the wins. In the two A/B games, the Pirates had an 11point handicap. Braves player Mike Beckwith failed to toss a ringer in game two, and Robinson’s score was nearly a repeat of game one, 33-32. Robinson earned another win, 35-32, over the blind score in game five, but Beckwith’s 30 points overcame the 11-point handicap for a one-point victory. Robinson won all four games against the blind score, finishing with a season-best 136-point series, the third-highest score in the A Division. In the two B/C games, the Braves had a five-point handicap. The Pirates led by six points entering the final box of game three but were outscored 4-2 and lost by one. In the final game, the Pirates again held the lead entering the seventh box before Beckwith tossed four doubles in a row for a 20-point victory. Beckwith’s 112-point series ranked second in the B Division, while Braves player Gary Haney’s 57 points were his best of the season. Kyle Sunderland substituted for Reds player Joe Heery. The Reds looked to take advantage of double-digit handicaps in four of the six games as they faced Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles. In winning the first two games, the Reds needed the handicap only in game two. The Orioles responded with a 25-point win in game three. Holding a two-point lead entering the final box of game four, the Orioles were outscored 6-4, resulting in a tie. The Orioles overcame double-digit handicaps to win the final two games. Zanelli and the Reds’ Chip Goodrich had a close individual match, with Zanelli edging Goodrich, 118-115.

The Orioles won the match, 3½-2½.

The Rockies used a blind score for Warren Bellows as they faced Dennis Allen’s Yankees. The handicap favored the Yankees throughout the match. Allen edged Sue Pollard, 35-31, but Anthony Malerba’s 25 points won the game for the Rockies. Allen and Vinny Jonynas combined for 63 points in a 20-point win in game two. Malerba’s 34 points in game three were his best of the match and led to the Rockies’ second win. Even with Allen scoring at least 35 points for the third straight game, the Yankees still

needed the handicap to win game four. Allen and Jonynas teamed up for another 20-point win in game five. Malerba’s four points in the final box of the night were enough to overcome the handicap for a one-point Rockies victory. The teams split the match. Allen’s 145-point series was a personal best and the second-highest A Division score. Malerba’s 103-point series led the C Division. For the second match in a row, John Sciacca matched

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Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery Pirates team Left to right Gary Stevens, Skip Robinson, and Brian Walsh

Giants Gain Ground in Title Race

Nuhn’s 117-point series were the top scores in the A and B divisions.

up against another archrival, Cubs player Bob Cifaldi. Cifaldi’s 38 points in the opening game equaled the D’backs’ score, and Cubs player Peter Lessard’s 22 points gave the Cubs the win. Bob Thomas, in his first appearance, substituted for Cubs player Scott Allen Jr. Sciacca and Butch Carotenuto combined for 54 points in an easy win in game two. Lessard edged John O’Brien, 23-21, and used the handicap for the victory before Lessard and Cifaldi teamed up for the Cubs’ third win. The teams went back and forth in game five. With the handicap, the Cubs trailed by just one point entering the final box but were outscored 5-3, giving the D’backs the win. The finale also came down to the last box. Holding a three-point lead, the D’backs managed only three points while the Cubs scored six, but with the handicap the Cubs still lost by one point. The teams split. Final score for the archrivals: Cifaldi 133, Sciacca 115. Lessard was remarkably consistent, scoring three games of 23 points and one of 22. His 91-point series tied for the second-highest C Division score.

In their previous two matches, John Hutra’s Marlins eased their concerns by winning five games each time. This week, they faced a Cards team that has struggled to put together a winning streak of more than two games, though the playoffs remain within reach. In the opening game, Kris Toohey’s 11 ringers in the first eight boxes gave the Cards an insurmountable lead. In game two, the Marlins were unable to take advantage of their 12-point handicap against the scoring duo of Todd Nuhn and Toohey. The Marlins won the next two games, first in the B/C matchup and then when Leif Selander matched scores to overcome Toohey’s 41 points for a one-point victory. The Cards won the final two games. Nuhn and Toohey combined for 71 points in a double-digit victory, and the Cards used their handicap in the final game. The Cards won the match, 4-2, and moved into a tie with the Orioles for eighth place. Toohey’s 149-point series and

The Tigers used a blind score for Sheryl Serviss. With a big win, Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox had a chance to climb out of last place, and they also held every handicap advantage. The Tigers won the opening game using the blind score and Dennis Goodrich’s 29 points. Beckwith singlehandedly won game two. By tossing only one ringer apiece, Goodrich and Anthony Conkling handed the Red Sox the win in game three. In the second A/C game, Goodrich edged Beckwith, 29-28, and with the blind score the Tigers evened the match. The Red Sox won the next game to take a 3-2 lead. A win in the finale would have given them the match; a loss meant a split. Goodrich and Conkling matched scores and overcame the 10-point handicap to earn the split. Both teams remained in the same positions in the standings. Goodrich’s 91-point series tied for the secondhighest C Division score.

With Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers no longer in last place, another opportunity presented itself as they faced Tony Cutone’s Angels, who had not won a match since Week 2. Keith Toohey substituted for Dodgers player Ralph Sampson. Davis’ 38 points in the opening game were more than enough for the win. Cutone and Ed Turner each scored 27 points and overcame a seven-point handicap for a onepoint victory in game two. Turner’s 26 points led the Angels to another win in game three. Cutone outscored the Dodgers in game four. Turner and Cutone combined for 55 points in game five, but the Dodgers used the handicap for a one-point victory and also won the final game. The Angels won the match, 4-2.

The top eight teams qualify for the playoffs. Current standings: White Sox 47.524.5; Giants 44.5-27.5; Braves 43.0-29.0; Pirates 41.5-30.5; Rockies 39.5-32.5; Cubs 39.0-33.0; Marlins 37.0-35.0; Orioles 36.536.5; Cards 36.5-36.5; D’backs 35.5-36.5; Reds 35.0-37.0; Mets 33.5-38.5; Angels 33.0-39.0; Rangers 31.0-41.0; Yankees 31.0-41.0; Tigers 30.5-41.5; Dodgers 27.544.5; Red Sox 26.0-46.0.

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Art Exhibit Invites Visitors Into the Artist’s Mind

By Evan Anderson

Special to Living

There are many exquisite art exhibits displaying beautiful paintings and sculptures, but artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson often find people lacking the tools to fully engage with them. Their joint exhibition at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum offers visitors a visual guide to an artist’s mind.

artist perceives a painting or sculpture, Murphy and Johnson hope to demystify that process and encourage audiences to look beyond the obvious.

Meet the artists

Murphy and Johnson met while working at the same rose shop in Boston, and they maintained a friendship that blossomed throughout their professional careers.

A Tin Can on a String:

In their shared exhibition, , Murphy and Johnson have reimagined artworks from the museum’s collection based on their own analysis of and relationship with them.

“We went with pieces that ignited our passion. Most people can look at art, even if they’re not articulating what they’re feeling, and then have a dialogue with the artist, and it’s because that person made it, right? They put their intention in; they made it with their hands,” Johnson said.

Murphy’s and Johnson’s work takes the shapes and outlines of the original artwork and re-creates them in new media or places them alongside other works from the collection, simulating how art interacts in the viewer’s mind.

“You’re there and it’s like they’re talking to us from 500 years ago. You know, the best that they can. It’s like a tin can on a string. You hear what you know about and can make out,” Johnson said.

Johnson’s work consists of bright, colorful paintings filled with animals and objects not often seen together, while Murphy worked with everything from papiermâché to neon lights to depict her muses.

A Tin Conversations From the Collection Can on a String

No matter the medium, the artwork featured in aims above all else to teach viewers about the artistic process. By breaking down how an

They went their separate ways, with Murphy working in interior design and painting ornate furniture, while Johnson presented her paintings in multiple exhibitions and galleries.

After reconnecting at New York City’s Fifth Avenue art gallery The Frick, they stayed in touch through the video messaging app Marco Polo until one of their many conversations led them to the idea for

A New London native, Murphy is a lifelong fan of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. She believed its collection, ranging from Greek and Roman vases and plates to 21stcentury paintings, would provide the perfect source of inspiration.

“Everything (at the Lyman Allyn) is very human scale. They do such a good job of making the artwork very readable to the public, and they are very thoughtful curators. They have an egoless sort of selflessness about ... how they do things,” Murphy said.

While creating pieces inspired by the collection, Murphy and Johnson discovered they have almost opposite approaches to their work. However, that helps them support each other’s creative process.

“I’ve heard Kat talk about her process, and she responds moment to moment to material. Even if she starts out with a story or an image, she tactically responds. Whereas I always start out with a blueprint,

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A Tin Can on a String

Mattias Lundblad

An archival taxidermy display is placed in the center of a gallery, while Heidi Johnson's paintings surround it.

Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson's paintings and sculptures are displayed in the Lyman Allyn Art Museum's gallery.

Mattias Lundblad Paintings by Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson are displayed near the entrance to the Lyman Art Museum's galleries.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 6

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.

Husky Buddy Readers

: 10 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Children may choose a book to read with a volunteer reader. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.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-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

The Day the Crayons Quit

: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Grove School Children's Theater Troupe presents a live performance based on the children's book . Approximately 15 to 20 minutes. All ages welcome. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

The Day the Crayons Quit

Music and Interactive Storytelling with Michael Caduto

: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features stories, music, dance, and activities inspired by Native American cultures and environmental stewardship. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

STEM Storytime: Strawberry DNA

: 1 to 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will learn about DNA through a story and extract DNA from a strawberry to observe under a microscope. For children ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Teen and Tween Pizza Scene

: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features pizza, video games, yard games, and cupcake decorating. For rising fifth- through 12th-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

DIY Terrariums

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Intended for ages 7 to 14. Participants will create a miniature terrarium. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Sweet Treat Night

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants will make ice cream with a variety of mix-ins. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event

: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles ages 35 and older. Features information about the club's yearround sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and social activities. New members welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

FRIDAY, AUG. 7

Calendar for the Week of August 6, 2026

FRIDAY, AUG. 7 AND SATURDAY, AUG. 8

First Church of Christ Clinton 72nd Annual Summer Fair

SATURDAY, AUG. 8

Peach and Chowder Festival and Silent Auction

: Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. First Church of Christ Clinton, 55 Church Rd., Clinton. Annual fair featuring 40 crafters, food booths, live entertainment, a children's area, tag sale, books and records sale, silent auction, and Fancy Works. Free admission. For info, call 860-669-5735 or visit firstchurchclinton.org. :

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features peach shortcake with whipped cream, chowders, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, beverages, and a silent auction. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the church. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

: 10 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features stories, music, and movement for ages 2 to 6. Siblings welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Stories and More Side Quests

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Teens will explore a new hobby through hands-on activities. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

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-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Food Group:

The Couch Potato

: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Book: by Jory John. Features a story and snack-making program for children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must attend with an adult. Free. For info, including allergen information, or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Chester First Friday Night Art Stroll:

5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Chester. Shops, restaurants, and galleries throughout downtown Chester will remain open late. Participating venues include Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery and Little House Brewing Company, with art exhibitions, artist receptions, live music, and special activities. For info, visit nilssonstudio.com.

Opening Reception for IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition

: 2 to 4 p.m. Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Marks the opening of the 46th annual IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Free and open to the public. For info or to register, contact 203421-6739 or office@shorelinearts.org, or visit shorelinearts.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 8 AND SUNDAY, AUG. 9

Tosca

: 3 p.m. Morgan School Theater, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Opera Theater of Connecticut presents Puccini’s opera in concert staging with chorus and orchestra. Features baritone David Pittsinger as Baron Scarpia and soprano Rochele Bard as Tosca. Pre-performance OperaTalk discussions led by Artistic Director Alan Mann available. Cost: $65 adults; $60 seniors; $35 children under 18. OperaTalk: $5. For info or tickets, call 860669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 9

Connecticut Jeep & Bronco Jamboree

: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane. Fundraiser benefiting the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter featuring an offroad course for Jeep and Bronco vehicles, pet adoptions, raffles, vendors, live music, food, and more. Admission: $20 per Jeep or Bronco, including off-road course access; $10 per spectator vehicle. All proceeds benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. For info, email todd@ctjeepbronco.com or visit ctjeepbronco.com.

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Art Exhibit Invites Visitors Into the Artist’s Mind

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and God knows what happens between, but I always try to stay. I start out with the story that I see in my head, and I put it down and sort of draw a blueprint, and the painting happens over time from there,” Johnson said.

Murphy’s spontaneity and Johnson’s planning allowed them to play off each other and collaborate on many of the pieces on display, making the exhibit a true team effort.

The work

When visitors walk up the stairs to the museum’s galleries, it is hard not to notice a pink glow coming from the top of the staircase. It comes from Murphy’s “Neon Sisters,” an outline of two ball gowns — one paired with a fan, one with a bouquet of flowers — created with pink neon lights.

Murphy’s work is inspired by American painter Abram Poole’s “Spanish Sisters,” which is displayed next to “Neon Sisters.” When Murphy first saw Poole’s painting, she immediately knew how she wanted to interpret it.

“That painting is so mysterious and so well done. It is a technically beautiful painting, and it is mysterious. Why are there two women? What’s with the perspective? There’s so much in that painting, and I think we are both drawn to this situ-

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MONDAY, AUG. 10

Flower Power Science with Cool-ology

In the next gallery, Johnson’s painting “Inside/Out” stretches across nearly an entire wall. It depicts a scene overlooking a porch, with brightly colored grackles, deer, and cockatoos. Animals from around the world, including Johnson’s own dog, interact in the vibrant scene.

“I think there are so many beautiful paintings and figures, and people are highly skilled in everything, but animals are there, are silent witnesses. They don’t speak our language, and I know I don’t speak their language at all. They’re on their own clock, and I think we’re unaware that we live in their world. We’re safe on our porch, but we live in their world,” Johnson said.

ation and that mystery,” Murphy said. Hanging next to “Neon Sisters” is another work by Murphy, titled “Pippen Empire,” which transforms a small statue of a dachshund into Murphy’s own dog, Pippen, sitting on a couch and looking over

Just Desserts Book Club

: 10 to 11 a.m.

Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will explore the parts of flowers and learn how they grow and reproduce through hands-on activities and observation. For children ages 6 to 10. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Concert:

T-Rex Isn't Scary at OUR Library!:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Grammy-nominated children's musician Judy Pancoast presents an interactive musical program featuring the story of a T. rex visiting the children's room. Registration recommended. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Adult Craft Night: Paper Book Fans

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Elizabeth Alvord will demonstrate how to make a hand fan from a book. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

a pair of shoes that are also part of the museum’s collection.

Both Murphy and Johnson aimed to incorporate personal elements into their work, as audiences often relate art to their own experiences.

: 7 to 8 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St., Ivoryton. Book: by Rebecca Ross. Discussion of the novel with light refreshments. Registration is not required. For info, call 860-7671252.

TUESDAY, AUG. 11

Play in the Sand Day

A Tin Can on a String: Conversations From the Collection is on view through Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St., New London. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for ages 60 and older, $7 for active military members, and $3 through Museums for All. Admission is free for museum members, New London residents, children 12 and younger, and students and staff at New London Public Schools, Connecticut College, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Mitchell College.

Cookbook Club

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Participants will celebrate Play in the Sand Day with sand-themed crafts, art projects, and activities. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

Plant the Seed Learning Series: Geocache Adventure

3:30 p.m. The Millrace, Ivory Street, Ivoryton. Families are invited to learn how to use the Geocache app to search for hidden geocaches during a guided outdoor program hosted by Essex Library and Essex Land Trust. Free. Registration is required. Canceled in the event of rain. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Tuesday Trivia: A River Enchanted

6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Teams of up to four players will compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia contest. Registration is limited to six teams. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

he Blue Zones American Kitchen

: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Book: T by Dan Buettner. Participants will prepare and share a dish from the cookbook. Bring serving utensils. Register by Wednesday, Aug. 5. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

3D Printer Escape Room

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will work together to solve puzzles, determine the correct key, and create it with a 3D printer to unlock the escape room. Open to students in grades 9 through 12. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

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Jarvis Trail Walk

: 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot across from mailbox 732, Leetes Island Road (Route 146), Branford. Guided walk along wooded trails, shoreline, and marshes. Hiking staff recommended due to uneven terrain. Canceled in the event of torrential rain. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. For info, call 203-747-5939.

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Kat Murphy's and Heidi Johnson's are shown with a taxidermy display from the museum archives. Poodles Inside/Out

Casting News, Special Deals, and New Plays

Inside Notes and Comments

About Connecticut and New York Professional Theater

By Karen Isaacs

Columnist

Annie Casting News

Aisle ON THE

New Plays and More

Annie

Casting for The Snow Goose

: It may not have been released yet, but Tony Award-winning actress Emily Skinner let it slip that she will play Miss Hannigan in Goodspeed’s 50th anniversary production of the hit musical . She also mentioned that Jenn Thompson will be directing. : The world-premiere musical based on the beloved novella by Paul Gallico is in rehearsals at Goodspeed. This heartwarming story is about a reclusive artist, a resilient young woman, a rescued snow goose, and World War II. Eric Graise (CBS’s Tracker) and Ashlyn Maddox (Parade) play the leads. Goodspeed commissioned the adaptation, and it was part of the 2024 Festival of New Musicals. runs from Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available at Goodspeed.org or 860-873-8668.

Sunday, Sept. 13; and teachers on Fridays, Sept. 4 and 11. Participate in a Q&A with the cast following performances on Thursdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. The open-captioned performance is Friday, Sept. 25. Combine the show with dinner: On Friday evenings, you can combine the show with dinner at the Gelston House, or with Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evening performances, you can enjoy dinner offers at local restaurants. Students with valid student ID can get rush tickets for $15 after 11 a.m. on the day of the show. For information, visit Good speed.org.

Mark Your Calendars

The Snow Goose

Come From Away

: MTC, Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, has expanded its summer offerings to include staged readings of new plays. The last one is on Tuesday, Aug. 11. It’s written by Kate Katcher and is about a family learning to let go, break free, and discover strength. Two cabaret-style performances are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, with Broadway performers Raissa Katona Bennett and Ann Kittredge, and Saturday, Aug. 15, with Randye Kaye telling stories. For tickets, visit MusicTheatreOfCT.com.

A Baseball Player on Broadway

Long Wharf Season

The Price

Hadestown

Goodspeed Offers Special Deals

The Snow Goose

: You can see and take advantage of special deals, all subject to availability. Discounts are available for military members from Friday, Aug. 28, to Sunday, Aug. 30; those under 40 through

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: Next up at Ivoryton Playhouse is one of my favorite musicals — . It’s a moving, uplifting, and absorbing show about people helping people. The show had an extended Broadway run and garnered numerous awards. Ivoryton has stocked the 12-person cast with experienced performers. It runs through Sunday, Sept. 6. I would expect it to sell out multiple performances. Tickets are at IvorytonPlay house.org.

World Elephant Day

Women and Money Webinar Series: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

: 1 to 2 p.m. Virtual. Monthly webinar presented by Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone on understanding today's financial markets. Open to women of all levels of financial knowledge. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided after registration. Hosted in partnership with several libraries. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will create decorative flower lanterns. For teens through seniors. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Book Club Tig

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: by Heather Smith. Discussion of the 2027 Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award nominee followed by a related activity. For children entering grades 4 through 6. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

New York Notes 36 Buena Vista Social Club

José “Candelita” Iglesias played for more than six major league baseball teams, including the Red Sox and Mets. But he is also a musician, performer, and songwriter whose 2024 single “OMG” reached No. 1 on the iTunes Latin Pop charts. Later this month, he will take over the role of the narrator in the Broadway musical . : The theater will present two plays this upcoming season. Arthur Miller’s will use Legacy Theatre, which is small, for a production told through the lens of an Asian American family. It will run Nov. 5 to 22. In February, the theater will present at another small venue, the Drama Lab at SCSU. More information should follow.

72 Miles Moulin Rouge! The Musical

: Aaron Tveit, who won a Tony for his performance in , will return to the cast for 15 performances from Tuesday, Aug.

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Participants will celebrate World Elephant Day by making elephant-themed crafts. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series

: 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Family-friendly movie related to food, farms, and nature as part of the library's "Plant a Seed, Read!" Summer Reading theme. Popcorn provided. Free. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Sports Heaven

: Author Talk with ESPN's Mike Soltys

Sports Heaven

6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Mike Soltys, former ESPN vice president and co-author of , will discuss the story behind the creation of ESPN and the people who helped build the sports network. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Tories, Spies, and Traitors

: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a presentation by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on divided loyalties during the American Revolution. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Giant Ivanov The Real Ivanov

A View From the Bridge

What’s Playing in Connecticut

Crazy for You

The Wizard of Oz

The Wild Party The Cannibals of McGower County Come From Away

18, through Saturday, Aug. 29, just before the show closes on Sunday, Aug. 30. This seems to be a trend that gives fans one last chance to see original cast members. The live capture of was a hit in movie theaters, which will encourage other shows to follow. John Lithgow’s Tony Award-winning performance in was filmed in England before it transferred to Broadway. It will hit local theaters on Nov. 19. Sam Underwood has a busy fall scheduled. He opens soon in a 100-minute adaptation of Chekhov’s off-Broadway later this month. It’s called . In November, he leads a cast in Arthur Miller’s , again off-Broadway. He will be joined by Marin Ireland and Alfred Molina. : at Goodspeed through Aug. 16; at The Legacy Theatre through Aug. 9; at Playhouse on Park through Aug. 16; at TheaterWorks Hartford through Aug. 30; and at Ivoryton Playhouse through Sept. 6.

Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.

To check out her reviews of New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theater Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

Creating a Flourishing Life: How to Turn Insight into Action

: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a presentation by Dr. Julia King, a clinical psychologist and board-certified lifestyle medicine professional, on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practical strategies for building positive habits. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Sweet History of Honey

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Humble Bee Honey Company will present a program on the history of honey, followed by a honey tasting. Includes handouts, recipes, and door prizes. Presented in collaboration with the Chester Garden Club. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call Chester Public Library at 860526-0018.

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.

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Flower Lantern Craft

Nutmeg

Fire Up the Grill

By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer

We love the lively heat and distinctive smokiness from cooking over a bed of glowing red and white-hot coals any time of the year, which is why we have a whole chapter on grilling in our cookbook, .

Canal House: Cook Something

We are partial to charcoal grilling in a kettle grill, but if we’re short on time or feeling a little lazy, we’ll fire up the gas grill (less fun, less flavor, but more controllable). Either way, we follow a few basic tenets when we get our grill on.

Stick by the grill and pay close attention. Flare-ups happen fast, and the black carbon coating from grilling directly over fire tastes acrid. Tame unwanted flames not with a spray bottle of water, but by moving the food to a cooler spot on the grill or by taking it off the grill until the coals quiet down. Resist fussing with food on the grill until grill marks are well established; this helps reduce sticking. Grilling well requires making friends with fire and being a good companion.

When we’re grilling a hunk of meat, we usually keep the seasonings quite simple to begin with, then slather on some flavorful compound butter at the end.

Serves 12

Ingredients

Compound Herb Butter

1/2 pound (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (one or a combination of your favorite herbs)

1 small shallot or trimmed scallion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Grilled Tenderloin

1 whole beef tenderloin, 6 to 7 pounds

1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper

Salt

Directions

Beat the butter in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Add the herbs, chopped shallot or scallion, and minced garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir until well combined. You should have about 1 cup of herb butter. Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, trim off any fat. Slide the blade under the long silvery membrane, trimming it off. Fold about 6 inches of the thin end of the meat underneath so it is about as thick as the rest of the fillet and will cook evenly. Tie the tenderloin into a neat package with kitchen string, then rub

it all over with the oil. Rub with the pepper, pressing it into the meat, and season with salt.

Prepare a medium-hot charcoal or gas grill. Grill the fillet over the hottest part of the grill, turning it once a brown, charred crust develops. Brown it all over, then move it to a cooler spot on the grill to finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium-rare. Grilling time will vary depending on your grill and the heat. Start checking the internal temperature after about 20 minutes.

Let the tenderloin rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes. Snip off the string, slice the meat, and serve warm with a smear of compound herb butter. Or let it cool, wrap it, and refrigerate for up to three days before serving it cold and sliced.

Melissa Hamilton is a food stylist and co-founder of Canal House. She previously worked at Saveur as test kitchen director and food editor, and in the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living and Cook’s Illustrated. She was the co-founder and first executive chef of Hamilton’s Grill Room in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Christopher Hirsheimer is an award-winning photographer and co-founder of Canal House. Her experience includes establishing a publishing venture, running a culinary and design studio, and publishing an annual series of three seasonal cookbooks titled Canal House Cooking.

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Beef tenderloin from a recipe in “Canal House: Cook Something” by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton.

by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton.

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A Jeep climbs one of the obstacles on the off-road course during last year's CT Jeep & Bronco

Drivers test their vehicles on the muddy off-road course during the CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree at the Guilford Fairgrounds. This year's event will feature the return of the professionally designed course, along with a vehicle show, vendors, food trucks, and live music.

A mud-covered Jeep makes its way through the off-road course during last year's CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree Returns Aug. 9

The CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree will return to the Guilford Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing together Jeep and Bronco enthusiasts, families, and community members for a day of off-road fun in support of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

Hosted by Shoreline Charity Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the event will

feature a Jeep and Bronco show, a professionally designed off-road course, local vendors, food trucks, raffles, live music by About Time, and a pet adoption event.

The off-road course is open to all Jeep and Bronco vehicles and is designed to provide an enjoyable experience for both experienced off-road drivers and those looking to try off-roading for the first time. While the event celebrates the Jeep and Bronco community, organizers say everyone

is welcome to attend, whether they are off-road enthusiasts, animal lovers, or simply looking to enjoy a community event.

Last year’s event raised $8,300 for the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. Shoreline Charity Inc. hopes to surpass that total this year while continuing to support the shelter’s mission of caring for homeless animals.

The event is made possible through the support of numerous local businesses. A&W Sanitation

donated the equipment, time, and expertise needed to construct the off-road course. Additional sponsors include Clinton Veterinary Hospital of Clinton, Coady Construction of Madison, East River Energy of Guilford, Grieco Ford of Branford, Milano Development of Madison, Premier Stone of Killingworth, Salon H of Madison, and Shoreline Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Old Saybrook.

The CT Jeep & Bronco Jam-

boree will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane. Admission for Jeep and Bronco participants is $20 per vehicle, which includes access to the off-road course. Spectator admission is $10 per vehicle. No advance registration is required. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. For more information, visit ctjeepbronco.com.

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

A Jeep navigates the off-road course during last year's CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The fundraiser returns Sunday, Aug. 9, to benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.

Jamboree. The annual fundraiser welcomes Jeep and Bronco owners of all experience levels.

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Press Release from the CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree

Ivoryton Playhouse Presents ‘Come From Away’

Ivoryton Playhouse continues its 2026 season with the Tony Award-winning musical . Previews begin Thursday, Aug. 6, opening night is Friday, Aug. 7, and the production runs through Sunday, Sept. 6, at Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St., Ivoryton.

With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, tells the remarkable true story of the nearly 7,000 airline passengers diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, and the surrounding communities following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. As the world changed in an instant, local residents opened their homes, schools, and hearts to thousands of strangers, offering food, shelter, compassion, and an extraordinary welcome.

Told with infectious music, generous humor, and tremendous heart, introduces audiences to an unforgettable collection of travelers and Newfoundlanders whose lives intersected during five astonishing days. The musical is both a moving reflection on a defining moment in recent history and a joyful celebration of the human capacity for kindness.

Come From Away

The ensemble features Mimi Bessette*, Patrick Steven Bovo*, Billy Clark Taylor*, Dana Costello*, Dee Dee Darby Duffin*, Joe Dellger*, Stacia Fernandez*, Miles Hanna, Logan Marks*, Jason Ivan Rodriguez*, Autumn Eliza Sheffy, and Vicki Wepler.

The understudy company includes John Baker*, Samantha Bass, Victoria Bundonis*, Bridget Carrow*, Ben Clouse, Martinez Napoleon*, Elio Perez, and Rebecca Tobin.

The production is directed by Todd L. Underwood, with music direction by Angelyn Benson. The creative team includes scenic designer Starlet Jacobs, lighting and projections designer Jessica Drayton, assistant lighting designer Dean Coburn, sound designer Rhian Franchebois, props designer Kat Schorn, costume designer Sean Spina, stage manager Rahxas Colite, assistant stage manager Alison Savino, and audio engineer Brian Salvia. runs through Sunday, Sept. 6, at Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St., Ivoryton. For tickets or more information, visit ivorytonplayhouse.org or call 860767-7318.

Come From Away

“ looks back at a moment that forever changed America and the world, but it chooses to focus on what

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people did for one another in the immediate wake of tragedy,” said Ben Hope, executive producer of Ivoryton Playhouse. “It reminds us that even when circumstances feel overwhelming, ordinary people can answer fear with generos-

Afternoon Fiction Book Club

The Thursday Murder Club

: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Richard Osman. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

ity and generate hope and healing through simple acts of care.”

As Ivoryton Playhouse’s 2026 season explores the broad spectrum of American stories and experiences, offers a particularly resonant perCome From Away

Cook and Books Book Club: S'mores Snacks

spective on the post-9/11 world. Uplifting, perceptive, and deeply moving, the musical finds the best of humanity in one of history’s darkest moments and transforms it into an exhilarating theatrical experience.

: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will prepare s'mores-flavored snacks and discuss books while enjoying their creations. Open to students in grades 5 through 8. Recipes are vegetarian but may contain common allergens, including gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

*Appearing through an agreement between this theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Fabulous Fossils with Cool-ology

17th Annual Beachcomber Night : 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Children ages 6 to 12 will learn about fossil formation and participate in hands-on fossil excavation and identification activities. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

: 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown Madison, along Boston Post Road and Wall Street. Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Features food trucks, specialty food vendors, beverage tastings, live music, shopping promotions, sidewalk activities, and the Beachcomber Beachball Scavenger Hunt. Wristband required for beverage tastings and raffle participation. For info or tickets, contact 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.

Tie-Dye Takeover

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants should bring an item to tie-dye. All other supplies will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

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Press Release from the Ivoryton Playhouse

Photo courtesy of Ivoryton Playhouse

The cast of is shown ahead of Ivoryton Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical, which begins previews Thursday, Aug. 6, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 6.

Come From Away

Samuel Smith Farmstead to Host Free History Day

Press Release from the

Samuel Smith Farmstead will host a free History Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Road, East Lyme.

The event will feature two living history programs presented by The Dirty Blue Shirts: “Clothing & Fabric in the 18th Century” and “The Farmstead During the

American Revolution.” The Dirty Blue Shirts is an experiential history collective of living historians, scholars, and artists from eastern Connecticut dedicated to bringing American history to life.

Jessica Hoadley will demonstrate the art of spinning mohair, silk, and alpaca fiber into yarn using an antique Canadian wheel commonly used by mill girls during the Industrial Revolution. She also will offer instruction to local spinners on using

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The Bad Seed

their spinning wheels to achieve the best results. Participants are encouraged to bring their own spinning wheels for assistance.

Courtney Cushing and her daughter will prepare corn chowder in the fireplace of the circa 1748 house on the farmstead property, demonstrating the methods and utensils commonly used to prepare hearth meals during the Revolutionary War era.

Tours of the historic John Johnson

The Bad Seed

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

Fifth Annual Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

: 10 a.m.

to noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Teams of 2 to 4 participants will compete to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in the shortest time. Prizes awarded. Space is limited. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children will read by Jory John and make a snack inspired by the book. Designed for ages 4 to 8; children up to age 12 are welcome. An adult must participate with children ages 4 to 8. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Tweens: Magic: The Gathering

House also will be available throughout the day.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated and will support needed repairs to the historic house and barn at Samuel Smith Farmstead. For more information, visit samuelsmith farmstead.org or call Lu Huntington at 860-961-9296.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15

Beaded Metal Bookmarks

: 10 to 11 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Participants will create a metal bookmark with beaded embellishments. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

64th Annual North Guilford Country Fair

: Noon. Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnson's Marina, 145 S. Montowese St., Branford. Public cruise aboard the Island Time. Cost: $25.44. Rain or shine. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. For info, call 203-7475939 or visit islandtimect.com.

Branford River Cruise Side Quests

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Teens will explore a new hobby through hands-on activities. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants ages 9 and older will learn and play Magic: The Gathering. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 THROUGH

SUNDAY, AUG. 16

Old Saybrook Sidewalk Sale

: Businesses from Boston Post Road/Route 1 to Main Street, and throughout neighboring towns, offer sidewalk sales and special promotions throughout the weekend. For info, visit goschamber.com.

: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features peach shortcake, chowder, hot dogs, live music, plants, books, crafts, quilts, children's activities, farm animals, train rides, lawn games, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Guilford D.A.Y.'s It's Worth It initiative. For info, call 203-457-0581 or visit northguilforducc.org.

Fireside Chat with Eric Doing:

1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: 4,383 Dark Days to Redemption. Features readings and discussion with local author Eric Doing in the Reading Room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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Photo courtesy of Samuel Smith Farmstead

Samuel Smith Farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme, will host a free History Day on Saturday, Aug. 15. Visitors can enjoy living history programs, demonstrations, and tours of the historic property.

Living historians portray residents of colonial America during a previous event at Samuel Smith Farmstead. The free History Day program returns Saturday, Aug. 15.

Samuel Smith Farmstead

SATURDAY, AUG. 15

Boat America Boating Safety Course

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLAapproved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net

10:30 a.m. East Haven Town Beach Pavilion, 283 Cosey Beach Ave., East Haven. Family-friendly walk benefiting the Community Dining Room's nutritional programs, followed by an ice cream social at the East Haven Splash Pad. Features music, games, raffles and free ice cream. Rain date is Aug. 16. For info or to register, visit communitydiningroom.org and givebutter.com/wvIiGC.

Party

: 11 a.m. to noon. Chester Public Library, 21 West Main St. Children and their stuffed animals are invited to a summer-themed party featuring live music by Ken and face painting by Caitlin of UnInkable Body Art. Stuffed animals may stay overnight at the library and be picked up Monday morning. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.

Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio First Anniversary Celebration

: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 N.E. Industrial Rd., Branford. Celebration marking the studio's first anniversary. Admission is $30 per person. Reservations required. For info or to reserve, contact 203-208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.

Takes the Stage with Drama Works The Revlon Girl

SUNDAY, AUG. 16

Broom-Making Workshop

: 9 a.m. to noon. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Features a hands-on workshop led by Brenda Vynalek on traditional broommaking techniques. Participants will create a hand broom using traditional materials and methods. Part of the Essex Historical Society's America 250 programming. Registration is required. For info, pricing, or to register, visit essexhistory.org.

Blessing of the Animals

: 10 a.m. Old Saybrook Town Green, 302 Main Street. Hosted by First Church of Christ in Saybrook in partnership with Shoreline Happy Paws. Community members are invited to bring their pets for a blessing. The event includes live jazz music, refreshments for people, and free treats and water for pets. Animal lovers without pets are also welcome. Bring lawn chairs. Rain date is Aug. 23. For info, contact 860-3883008 or info@firstchurchsaybrook.org

Gallery Talk: IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition

: 2 p.m. Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Features a gallery talk by juror Jessica Roscio as part of the 46th annual IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Free and open to the public. For info or to register, contact 203-421-6739 or office@shorelinearts.org, or visit shorelinearts.org.

Tony Winner Beth Leavel

: 2 to 4 p.m. Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Performance as part of the John McDaniel Sunday Broadway Concert Series. Tickets are available online. For info or to register, visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

Opening Reception: Something's Missing Something's Missing

The Revlon Girl

the women secretly arrange for a representative from Revlon to visit and share beauty tips.

Playwright Neil Anthony Docking explores grief and healing through the uplifting drama.

The cast features Shaughnessy Burns as Sian, Lori Lesko as Jackie, Grace Quilliam as Revlon, Claire Murphy as Marilyn, Karen Madacsi as Rona, and Emily Dos Santos as Jean.

: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Opening reception for Casey Potts' exhibition , featuring work by recent Guilford Art Center ceramics students and members of Wet Clay Works. Free and open to the public. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

The Revlon Girl

Drama Works Theatre of Old Saybrook continues its 2026 season with by Neil Anthony Docking. Directed by Ed Wilhelms, the production runs Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Drama Works Theatre, 323 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Set eight months after the 1966 Aberfan disaster, in which 144 people were killed, including 116 children, follows a group of bereaved mothers who meet weekly above a local hotel to talk, cry, and even laugh without feeling guilty. Believing they have “let themselves go,”

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dramaworkstheatre.org.

Photo courtesy of Drama Works Theatre

Emily Dos Santos, left, and Shaughnessy Burns rehearse a scene from The production runs Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Drama Works Theatre in Old Saybrook.

The Revlon Girl.

Press Release from Drama Works Theatre

Beaded Metal Bookmarks

64th Annual North Guilford Country Fair

Family Fun Walk and Ice Cream Social Squirrel

Finding Beauty in What’s Missing at GAC

Guilford Art Center will present , a new exhibition by ceramic artist and Guilford Art Center Artist-in-Residence Casey Potts, from Wednesday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, Aug. 30, in the center’s gallery, 411 Church St., Guilford. The exhibition also features work by recent Guilford Art Center ceramics students and members of Wet Clay Works in New Haven.

Some-

Something’s Missing thing’s Missing

A free public opening reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. At first glance, feels like a mystery. For Potts, the answer has evolved into a deeply personal exploration of absence, connection, growth, and community. The exhibition reflects on the spaces left by people we miss, moments that change us, dreams that evolve, and chapters that quietly come to an end.

Over the past two years as a resident artist at Guilford Art Center, Potts has experienced significant personal and artistic growth. During a challenging period in her life, she found unexpected support from friends, fellow artists, students, and the broader ceramics community.

“When I was navigating a deeply difficult family problem, one of the things I felt most strongly was the absence of community,” Potts said. “What I didn’t expect was how many people would step in with kindness, encouragement, and support. They

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MONDAY, AUG. 17

Roller Coaster Day

Ceramic artist Casey Potts is the Guilford Art Center Artist-in-Residence and the featured artist in Something's Missing, on view Aug. 12-30.

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Children and families will celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by building a marble roller coaster from common household materials and testing how fast the marbles can travel. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 17 THROUGH

FRIDAY, AUG. 21

Summer Art Club

: 9 to 11 a.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Weeklong art program for children ages 8 to 12 featuring watercolor, sketching, birdhouse making, pottery painting, and other hands-on projects. Cost: $50. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-433-4071.

Animal Adventures at Bauer Park

: Ages 3 to 5, 9 a.m. to noon; ages 5 to 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Bauer Park, 257 Copse Road, Madison. Children explore nature through hiking, games, stories, crafts, and activities focused on insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Drop-off pro-

didn’t erase what was missing, but they helped fill a space that had begun to feel impossible to carry alone. That experience changed the way I think about both art and community.”

Inspired by that experience, Potts invited members of her ceramics community to participate in the exhibition. Alongside her own work, Something’s Missing brings together artists at different stages of their creative journeys, united by themes of absence, resilience, and connecisn’t just my story — it’s ours,” Potts said. “Every person carries an absence. By bringing artists together under one exhibition, I wanted to create a space that celebrates not only the work we make, but the people who stand beside us while we make it.”

Something’s Missing

Potts is a ceramic artist whose work explores the mystery, whimsy, and hidden beauty of the ocean. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science in ceramics, she has spent more than a decade working with clay, using the medium to tell stories of curiosity, resilience, and finding beauty in the unknown.

The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. For more information, visit guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947.

gram. Fee: $183 for Madison residents; $193 for nonresidents. For info or to register (required), contact 203-2455622 or gazdac@madisonct.org.

TUESDAY,

AUG. 18

Vietnam Beyond: Author Talk

Vietnam Beyond

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19

Vietnam Beyond Combat, Suffering, and Renewed Passion in Life

: 1 to 2 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Author and Vietnam veteran Jerry Augustine will discuss , his photographic account of serving in a front-line unit during the Vietnam War. Copies of and will be available for purchase following the program. No registration is required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Historical Fiction Book Club

As Bright as Heaven

: 2 to 3 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Book: by Susan Meissner. Copies are available for pickup at the circulation desk. For info or to register, call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Summer Movie Nite

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Families are invited to watch a movie in the Children's Room. Bring a beach blanket or card-

28th Annual Environmental Day Camp for Kids

board "car." Popcorn provided. Movie title available from the library. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. : 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Killam's Point Conference Center, 131 Killam's Point, Branford. For ages 5 to 9. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust. Features tide pool exploration, nature crafts, woodland exploration, and wildlife rehabilitation activities. Registration deadline: Aug. 16. Cost: $45; $35 for additional children in the same family or Branford Land Trust members. Scholarships available. For info or to register, contact 203-483-5263 or email info@branfordlandtrust.org, or visit branfordlandtrust.org.

Nutmeg Book Club

The Labors of Hercules Beal

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: by Gary D. Schmidt. Discussion of the 2027 Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award nominee followed by a related activity. For children entering grades 4 through 6. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

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Press Release from Guilford Art Center

Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center

Casey Potts' ceramic sculpture is among the works featured in , on view Aug. 12-30 at Guilford Art Center in Guilford. Something's Missing

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Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series

Medicare CHOICES Counseling

: One-hour appointments at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Individual counseling sessions to help older adults and people with disabilities understand Medicare coverage and healthcare options. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Guilford Job Network

THURSDAY, AUG. 20

Summer Reading Finale with The Carnival Party

: 1 to

3 p.m. Essex Town Green, 12 Main Street. Hosted by Essex and Ivoryton libraries. Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate the end of the summer reading program with carnival games presented by The Carnival Party. Free and open to the public. Rain location is the Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Got Your Goat Summer Reading Party!

: 5 to 7 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Features live goats for visitors to feed, pet, read to, and photograph. Includes announcement of the summer reading raffle prize winners. Open to all. No registration required. For info, call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Madison Art Society: 51st Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception

: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Opening reception for the Madison Art Society's 51st Annual Juried Exhibition. Features light refreshments and music by Laura Clapp. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event

FRIDAY, AUG. 21

Movie Matinee

: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Movie screening in the Buel Room. Movie title available on the library website. For info, call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Food Group:

The Humble Pie

: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Children ages 4 to 8, with participation open through age 12, will read Jory John's and prepare a snack inspired by the book. Registration required. Children ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

The Humble Pie

TUESDAY, AUG. 25

SATURDAY, AUG. 22

17th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race

: 8:30 a.m. Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds benefit the Exchange Club's A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for graduating seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. Cost: $30 through Aug. 21; $33 on race day. Online registration required. For info or to register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/OldSaybrook/SaybrookPoint5KRoadRace.

Eagle Scout Project Build Day

: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Guilford Firehouse, 3087 Durham Road, Guilford. Volunteers will assist with construction of a picnic area overlooking the lake for use by local Scout and community groups. For info or to volunteer, visit bit.ly/3OYY8dt.

Cozy Camping Storytime

: 11 a.m. to noon. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Camping-themed stories, imaginative play, and a binoculars craft for children ages 3 to 5 and their families. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Digging for Good

: 2 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Hosted by Essex Library and the Essex Historical Society. Children and teens ages 8 to 18 will use metal detectors to search for historical artifacts on the Pratt House grounds. Artifacts found will be donated to the Essex Historical Society for exhibition. Free and open to the public. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Eighth Annual Bluegrass Festival

: 3 to 7 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 129 Ledge Hill Rd., Guilford. Features performances by Still Pickin Bluegrass Band, Sperry Creek, and Simon Brogle and XLT's. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and a picnic. Food and beverages available for purchase. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 23. For info, email Karolyn at karolyn.nicolaides@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, AUG. 24

Back to School: Notebook Decorating

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Children will decorate notebooks for the upcoming school year. For info or to register, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

Registration for Branford Chorale

: 6 to 7 p.m. Trinity

Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. Registration for the Branford Chorale's upcoming season. For info, call 203-296-3391.

: 2 p.m. Lillian's Pergola, behind Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Seniors are invited for informal conversation. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. For info, call 203-747-5939.

Tea and Talk Back to School: Make a Keychain

: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Participants will create a keychain for a backpack in preparation for the new school year. For info or to register, visit ivorytonlibrary.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.

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

Madison Farmers Market

: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.

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.

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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: Mirofora Paridis to Amanda Meyer, $365,000 on July 14

: Alicia Hannan to Nicholas and Jessica Dykun, $450,000 on July 13

: Mark Bartek to Anne M. Slocum, $635,000 on July 16

: Joanne and Peter Conforte to Michael H. Sperrazza, $810,000 on July 13

: Anthony and Sharon Lomartra to Zia Ul H. Ahady, $802,000 on July 16

: Nora H. Wheeler to Martha Y. Vallejo, $423,000 on July 17

: Douglas Pearse to Nadia N. Martinez, $590,000 on July 17

: Gina B. Nichol to Alexandra M. Sammataro, $387,500 on July 14

: Kenneth S. and Carol A. Ferrari to Cynthia S. Fitteron, $492,500 on July 14

: Joanne and Kathleen Durand to Carolyn Rostkowski, $650,000 on July 16

: Mohammad A. Pasha to Michael F. Dematteo, $312,000 on July 17

: Jessica and Nicholas E. Dykun to Virginia Saley and Michael Criscuolo, $503,500 on July 13

: Linda B. Scarpace to Anthony F. and Lindsay M. Monfredo, $676,000 on July 16

: Lawrence G

Visaggio Lt and Jennifer R. Visaggio to Madden Sullivan, $526,000 on July 13

: Matthew L.

Sterling to Luisa C. Rivera and Gabriel A. Matute, $440,000 on July 15

EAST HAVEN

: Anthony and Mindy Parisi to Edward Dilieto, $575,000 on July 16

: Ozlen

Saglam to Barbara Dublin T and Barbara A. Dublin, $435,000 on July 17 :

86 Cosey Beach Avenue Unit 1

Ozlen Saglam to Barbara Dublin T and Barbara A. Dublin, $435,000 on July 17

155 Dodge Avenue

: Vineyard Group LLC to Nelson De Jesus, $275,000 on July 16

100 Mulholland Way

: Ral North Haven LLC to Corie S. and Marie M. Hall, $585,000 on July 13

102 Mulholland Way

: Ral North

Haven LLC to Rahul Korunu and Deepthi Timmapuram, $575,000 on July 13

137 Mulholland Way

: Ral North Haven LLC to Mark Consorte and Maura Gianakos, $595,000 on July 13

146 Sorrento Avenue

: Estate of

Charles J. Cottle and Charles D. Cottle to Rebco Property Mgmt LLC, $182,000 on July 15

Thompson Street Unit 31B

: Estate of Thelma T. Amy and Toni Turpin to Richard and Pamela Schiliro, $185,000 on July 17

112 Barnshed Lane

: Marguerite G.

Brainerd to Broderick and Megan Corless, $635,000 on July 13

1058 Boston Post Road

: Whitfield

Associates Ltd to David F. Guliuzza, $300,000 on July 13

Durham Road

: Robert L. Long and Hope Norman to Kim Greenfeld, $711,000 on July 17

14 Fox Ridge

: Michael G. and Micaela D. Darling to Terraceon and Danielle Nezwek, $1,500,000 on July 13

42 Mill Stone Drive

: Gary M. and Elizabeth A. Getrost to Andrei Loutchouk and Launyi Li, $900,000 on July 16

44 Mohawk Trail Unit 44

: Linda S. Carbone to Jacquelyn Pennacchini, $235,000 on July 13

19 Seaside Avenue

: John J. Heinrich to Kimberley A. and Robert P. Lee, $760,000 on July 14

MADISON

Clark A. Denslow and Maureen Lavorgna to Jane C. Johanson, $925,000 on July 16

34 Wildcat Springs Drive

: Priscilla Taussig to Amy Babb and Marc Steinberg, $1,665,000 on July 14

NORTH BRANFORD

16 Foote Hill Road

: Janet and Donald Juall to Vincent A. Valentino and Nicholas Bernardo, $565,000 on July 13

2 Joe Stone Way

: Kevin V. Powers to Wade A. and Kelly Butcher, $799,000 on July 15

1065 Middletown Avenue

: Pasquale and Assunta Dimatteo to 1065 Middletown Avenue LLC, $300,000 on July 13

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: Darren and Jill Kramer to Thomas Harlukowicz and Jill Kramer, $2,310,000 on July 16

36 Cedar Lane 58 Neck Road

: Alix Mellis Brown

Real Estate Trust and Alix M. Brown to Philip O. Gottlick, $690,000 on July 14

: Brian Leung to Geoffrey East Herter T and Geoffrey

23 Briarwood Drive E. Herter, $895,000 on July 13

: Tripplee LLC to 742 Nursery LLC, $1,100,000 on July 13

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CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree Returns Aug. 9

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