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GCTV Eyes Move Amid Declining Cable Revenue By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Board of Selectmen is looking to move forward with a lease for local nonprofit Guilford Community Television to acquire available office space at the Lathrop House at 55 Park Street. The new space would provide a central location for GCTV administration and equipment storage and would also

“directly preserve and expand essential public-facing services” provided by the local television station at a lower cost. The financial aspect of the new lease is critical for GCTV, which is currently struggling to keep up with facility costs at its current location in a strip mall at 725 Boston Post Road. An executive summary from GCTV states that the costs “are no longer

sustainable under rapidly changing industry conditions.” The changing industry conditions include the ways in which viewers consume content, which have largely shifted from cable subscriptions to online services. Levies from cable subscriptions were the “primary source See GCTV Eyes Move page 4

Down and Dirty Jordan Venezio sends mud flying as she powers her propane-fueled 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK through an obstacle course with her son, Luca, 6, riding in the rear seat during the Connecticut Jeep & Bronco Jamboree at the Guilford Fairgrounds on Aug. 9. The event, organized by Shoreline Charity Inc., raises money for the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. See more photos at Zip06.com.

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Tyler Gargano: Building With a Purpose By Pam Young Correspondent

For as long as Tyler Gargano can remember, building things has been something he and his father do together. One of their earliest projects was ambitious: an entire Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade machine. Tyler was young, loved video games, and thought building one sounded like a good idea. His father helped him figure out how to make it happen. “We spent the better part of a year building,” Tyler says. Now 12 and preparing to enter Adams Middle School, Tyler is still building. These days, however, his projects include robotics, 3D printing, and an award-winning invention designed to help people with tremors or Parkinson’s disease drink from a cup without spilling. That invention recently earned Tyler honors through the Connecticut Invention Convention, where he advanced from competition at Abraham Baldwin Middle School to the state finals at the University of Connecticut.

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of the Week “I made a cup for people who have tremors or Parkinson’s,” Tyler says. “I used gyro technology to stabilize or prevent the cup from spilling if it was to be shaken side to side or moved forwards or backwards.” Tyler designed the prototype using computer-aided design software and created it with a 3D printer. The design uses counterweighting to help stabilize the cup as it moves. His current prototype is made from PETG plastic, but Tyler says he hopes to continue developing the design using HDPE, a plastic suitable for food and water applications. The idea wasn’t simply to prove he could make it work. Tyler wanted to create something that could eventually be useful to people. Before developing the invention, he spoke with a physical therapist at

Yale about the potential need for a product like his. Tyler says the conversation helped him see the possibility of creating an inexpensive and accessible product. “I potentially could have the cups go to hospitals for use,” he says. “They would be low cost because they are made of nothing but plastic and would be easy to access.” At the Connecticut Invention Convention, Tyler received the Lincoln Financial Foundation Presidential Award as part of a group. The award recognizes creative, empathetic, and community-oriented young innovators whose inventions have the potential to benefit their communities. He also received the ASML Small Patterns, Big Impact Award, an individual honor recognizing creative problem-solving by young inventors. “I am very proud and grateful to have received the awards,” Tyler says. “If I can find a way to put this into production, that would be awesome.”

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Your readers learn, from the Guilford Courier of June 25, that a commission has been set up to recommend amendments to our town’s charter (”Charter Review Examines Budget, Election Rules”). Its first priority: It seems that in certain circles the term “Board of Selectmen” (BOS) is so offensive, presumably to women, that it must be eliminated. The more gender-neutral term “Selectboard” is apparently much more acceptable to those who are offended by such things. Having got that thorny issue addressed, time to move on to more mischief.

As written, our town charter has certain protections for residents and taxpayers, but the proposals addressed in the Courier article seem designed to weaken them. If adopted, our election process could ensure no Republican voice is heard on our BOS, and our annual budget increase would have fewer hurdles to cross before being adopted. If we support our founding principle of “checks and balances,” then we should be very wary of this apparently partisan commission. David Roberts Guilford

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Continued from page 1 of revenue” for GCTV, according to First Selectman Matt Hoey, and those revenues have “shrunken dramatically,” he said, as a result. According to the nonprofit station, it has seen a 36% decrease in its cable revenue stream while facing a 9% rise in rent and utility costs that cannot be adequately covered. While GCTV has “already taken responsible steps to contain costs,” the station said its current “physical footprint is no longer aligned with how modern local media is produced - or with the financial realities of sustaining this public service.” The Lathrop House has a handful of empty spaces that could be occupied by GCTV, which would move its current operations and equipment from its spaces on Boston Post Road and at the Guilford Community Center to the new location near the Town Green. A new space would preserve staff capacity and the ability to produce coverage “while also expanding opportunities for volunteers and interns who want to learn media production skills and contribute to civic storytelling,” GCTV said. Part of the move from the community center relates to new needs of the Parks and Recreation Department, including expansion of the department within the building, Hoey said. Even while facing financial struggles, GCTV has remained committed to adapting to the changing media landscape and consumer habits. It has transitioned from cable-only public access television into an “independent nonprofit multimedia organization” that produces a variety of con-

tent, including community events, local sports, and government board and commission meetings. Those meetings, as well as other programming into which the station has expanded, are published on its YouTube page for the Guilford community to view as a public service promoting transparency in local government and providing coverage of nonprofits and various town events. “This is not simply media production,” GCTV said. “It is civic infrastructure: a consistent, neutral, community-based way for residents to see their government in action and for local groups to communicate with neighbors.” Hoey said continued support for GCTV’s operations builds upon the “longstanding relationship” between the station and the town, which he described as a “natural” partnership. “If we can continue to, we can support them so they can continue to be a viable information source for our community, why wouldn’t we want to help them,” Hoey said. Shannon Gale, executive director of GCTV, expressed her excitement regarding the potential lease of 55 Park Street in a statement to the Guilford Courier. “This new base of operations will put us in quick reach of the many neighborhood activities and events that contribute to Guilford’s economy, history, arts, and civic life,” she said. “Anyone and everyone in Guilford who has important news and interesting stories to share through media will now be able to find us more easily. With this new location, we’ll keep making our GCTV motto real: ‘Guilford Community Town Vision.’”

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Paul G. Van Steenbergen Jr Guilford Paul G. Van Steenbergen Jr. was a much-loved husband, father, father-inlaw, grandfather of 12, and great-grandfather of nine, who spent 65 years living in New York. He retired to Guilford in 1995 after being a summer resident since 1948. He helped his father build his house first and then built his own house in 1959. He built his family’s house in Crestwood, N.Y., and houses for various children. He was always happy to help family with anything that needed to be done around their houses (except working on the televisions). He never lost his passion for the New York Yankees and was watching a game when he passed away. The bases were loaded, and the pitcher struck out the opposing team to win the game. He was a machinist/mechanic by trade and was the supervisor/foreman of silkscreen and printing operations at Commercial Decal in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., for 44 years. He started his working life at 12 delivering milk in Fishcreek Pond in Saranac Lake, N.Y., where he and his family summered when he was a young boy. Paul passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 99, just shy of his 100th birthday. He married the love of his life, Madelon (Hoyt) Van Steenbergen, on Thanksgiving Day in 1947. They spent 78 beautiful years building a fun and loving family, starting with their six children, Barbara Van Steenbergen Weeks of Pleasantville, N.Y.; Deborah Van Steenbergen Santi of Guilford; Paul (Rita) Van Steenbergen of Durham; Craig (Susan) Van Steenbergen of Fairfield; John (Linda) Van Steenbergen of Guilford; and Barry (Diane) Van Steenbergen of Guilford. Paul was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald Van Steenbergen and Robert Van Steenbergen. He cherished and loved spending time with his 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren: Bill Weeks (Liz); Peter Santi (Charlotte); Paul and

Andrew Van Steenbergen; Craig Van Steenbergen and Katarina Van Steenbergen Hine (Jesse); Wiley, Delia, and Vivienne Van Steenbergen; Dylan Van Steenbergen (Cheyenne); Katie Van Steenbergen Stock (Brendan); and Emma Van Steenbergen (Damien). Paul was born in New Haven Sept. 20, 1926, son of the late Paul G. Van Steenbergen Sr. and Helen (Brown) Van Steenbergen. Their family moved to Mt. Vernon, N.Y., where Paul grew up and attended Edison High School. Paul honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the Occupation of Japan. He was always busy, but always enjoyed taking time with his grandchildren for boating, sailing, waterskiing, and tubing. Grandpa Van loved taking his grandchildren for rides on his beloved tractor. He loved fixing things, and if it didn’t need fixing, he’d make it better. His creative and innovative mind was remarkable and helped him to fix what seemed like unsolvable obstacles. He had an engineer’s mind. He did anything for anybody and would do anything for anyone who asked. He helped his neighbors and made sure everyone was taken care of. He plowed snow for neighbors and the church. He was there for anyone who needed him. He loved his dogs and loved taking family trips and picnics. After long drives back from weekends in Guilford, he’d always stop at the same ice cream stand in Purchase, N.Y., as a treat, and would eat the tops off the vanilla cones (no choice), so that no one would drip in the car! Friends were invited to calling hours on Aug. 5 at Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Funeral services were held Aug. 6 at Guilford Funeral Home, followed by burial with military honors at Alder Brook Cemetery, 355 Boston St., Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. To mail a donation, the address is P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com. See Obituaries page 9

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Treatment Reduces Invasive Plants in Lake Quonnipaug By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Town of Guilford found success in its most recent treatment of invasive species in Lake Quonnipaug, according to a report produced by state officials who monitored both native and non-native vegetation in the body of water. Working with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, a state government component within the Department of Environmental Science and Forestry, the town saw “effective” treatments last year “throughout the lake with limited impact on native species,” according to the station’s report. Non-native and invasive plant life in Lake Quonnipaug has received herbicidal treatment since 2016, according to the report, and consistent use of the treatments since then has helped make parts of the lake more navigable and safer for recreational use and native vegetation.

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Following this form of treatment over a 10year period, native vegetation in the lake was ultimately “the most abundant throughout the lake.” Guilford Environmental Planner Kevin Magee confirmed to the Guilford Courier that the “treatments really had a strong success on the removal of the aquatic invasive plants in the lake,” and that “their densities have really substantially shrunk.” The research station will have conducted another survey this summer, Magee said, to map the “current extents of the non-native and aquatic bases in the lake,” especially for some non-native plants that are known to appear annually. Some of the invasive plants that threatened Lake Quonnipaug, such as Eurasian water milfoil and curly leaf pondweed, pose a threat to the ecosystem and recreational activity that occurs there as well. Magee said boats that sail within the body of water “have the potential of carrying

these invasives” and “possibly bringing in newer invasives.” While this has not been observed by the town or the state’s research station as of now, continued monitoring of the lake’s vegetation will be important to ensure this does not become a prevalent issue in the future. If left untreated, boat launch and swimming areas in the lake become areas of “high concern,” with motorboats unable to pass through sections with a high population of invasive plants without potentially dragging them along, while other forms of aquatic recreation can also be impeded. According to the station’s report, “Large stands reaching the surface in the northern end and the central shoal area can potentially be a nuisance, impeding recreation and the rowing teams on the lake.” But after invasive plants have been removed, recreational activities can be safely conducted, and native plants experience a “fairly strong” return to outnumber the non-native vegetation, Magee said.

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Tyler Gargano: Building With a Purpose Continued from page 2 Getting there is the next problem he’d like to solve. Tyler says his placement at the competition did not qualify him for assistance bringing the invention into production, so he is beginning to consider how he might pursue that himself. “I am trying to figure out how to do that on my own,” he says. For Tyler, inventing is an extension of an interest in figuring out how things work that started at home. He grew up watching his father work with machinery and repair things, becoming fascinated by whatever his father brought home that needed fixing. Building the arcade machine together gave Tyler an early opportunity to turn that curiosity into something tangible. That interest eventually led him to robotics. Tyler is entering his fourth season with the Guilford Autobots, a LEGO robotics team coached by his parents. The eight-member team builds and programs LEGO robots to complete a series of missions. “It has been going really well,” Tyler says.

The Guilford native recently completed his time at Abraham Baldwin Middle School and will attend Adams Middle School. When he’s not working with his robotics team, he continues finding things to design and build on his own and with his father. His latest project is considerably different from an arcade machine or self-stabilizing cup: He’s building a catio for his cat. Whatever the project, Tyler doesn’t expect it to build itself. That’s another lesson he credits to his father. “My dad told me you have to work for it,” Tyler says. “You can’t just wish for something to happen.” It’s advice Tyler hopes other young people will take with them, too, as he continues developing his own ideas. “I want to inspire others to continue to do things and work hard,” he says. “I want to pass my dad’s quote on to others.” And Tyler isn’t finished inventing. “I plan to be coming up with projects I can do with Dad or on my own,” he says. “I want to make an impact on others in the world.”

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Legal Notice Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer took the following action: APPROVED: Scott Graves, located at 490 Three Mile Course, Guilford, Connecticut, Map 31, Lot 2-01, Regulated Activity, 18’ x 14’ deck within Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission 100-foot upland jurisdiction review area of a wetland and or watercourse.

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Legal Notice Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer took the following action: APPROVED: Don Krier located at 452 Saw Mill Road Guilford, Connecticut, Map 79, Lot 2-01, Regulated Activity: Septic repair within Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission 100-foot upland jurisdiction review area of a wetland and or watercourse. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this seventh day of July, 2026. Jeff Parker, Chairman

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF John A. Borrelli, AKA John Borrrelli (26-0207) The Hon. Seth C. Klaskin, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated July 28, 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. Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk The fiduciary is: Roberta Griffiths c/o FRANK BONITO, A TTY FRANK BONITO, 1139 BOSTON POST RD, P. 0. BOX 246, GUILFORD, CT 06437

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY September 15, 2026 – 7 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center in Guilford High School, 605 New England Rd., Guilford CT. To consider and act on the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED: To approve the Town of Guilford to purchase the property at 370 Church Street for the amount of $1,775,000. Dated at Guilford this 20th day of July, 2026. Matthew T. Hoey III Louis Federici Susan Renner Sandra Ruoff Jonathan Trotta BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF GUILFORD

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Copies of this agenda are available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the Town’s website. At this hearing, persons may attend via web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to bridgesj@guilfordct.gov. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 13th day of August 2026 - Steve Kops, Chairman

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culture, and often presented as harmless, even healing. He wasn't alone. Owen Timothy Trahant Countless young people searching for Clinton peace are hearing those same promises today. Through it all, Owen’s contagious September 3, 2003 – February 3, smile and effortless charm never left 2026 “Goodbyes are only for those who love him. It lit up every room he walked into and, much like his childhood counterwith their eyes. For part Alvin, helped him charm his way those who love with out of trouble more than once. He was heart and soul, there anchored to this world in his beloved is no separation.” — Converse sneakers—unmistakably Rumi Owen. He found joy in movies, music, Owen Timothy and animals—especially dogs and a Trahant was a gift horse named Brown Bear. He had a who graced our lives brilliant knack for strategy and perforfor 22 beautiful years, mance, mastering David Blaine-style and we loved him card tricks and making a victory over with the entirety of our hearts and souls. From his very first him in Risk or Texas Hold 'Em a rare feat. He poured his energy into the gym, days, Owen moved through the world guided by a bright, relentless curiosity. chasing the quiet that heavy movement brought to his mind. More than anyAs a boy, he was a captivating blend of thing, Owen’s deepest ambition wasn't Alvin the Chipmunk and Curious for fame or status, but for a beautifully George—possessing Alvin’s effortless, ordinary life: a home filled with love, a magnetic cool and George’s pure, wife by his side, and a dog waiting at earnest wonder. He was always pushthe door. ing past boundaries and testing the Owen graduated from Chapman Uniedges of the world, driven entirely by an innocent need to see what was possible. versity, receiving his degree posthumously with honors—a true reflection of As Owen grew, that vibrant childhood his brilliant mind, fierce determination, spark evolved into a profound intellecand extraordinary resilience. Today, his tual journey. He began to question name, Owen Timothy Trahant, is everything—not out of defiance, but etched there in marble. It stands as a from a genuine, deep-seated desire to permanent tribute to a young man who truly understand. Owen possessed a beautifully complex mind that was con- looked beneath the surface of everything, leaving us with the enduring lesstantly searching for meaning, and in son to always honor the invisible stories that search, he quietly invited the rest of us to see the world a little differently. that people carry inside. Owen's life was tragically cut short Beneath his curious spirit was a during an episode of cannabis-induced young man of quiet strength and psychosis. We share this openly not remarkable empathy. Owen had an because it defines who he was, but innate way of sensing the unseen because the truth matters. It is our worlds people carried within them, hope that by shedding light on this teaching us what unconditional love unseen risk, another family might be looks like by looking straight into the human heart. He wanted nothing more spared this pain, and another young life might be saved. Owen is survived by his than for others to thrive and become parents, Amy and Tim Trahant; his exactly who they were created to be. brothers, Quinn and Liam; his grandAnd after years of struggle, Owen was parents, Ed and Mary Roberts, and finally beginning to witness that same beautiful, worthy heart within himself. Carole and Leo Trahant; as well as his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and True to the meaning of his name, friends. Owen was a young warrior. He fought A public Celebration of Life is an extraordinarily difficult battle with planned at noon Saturday, Aug. 29, obsessive-compulsive disorder and 2026, at Vox Church in Clinton. If anydepression. His courage was not found one feels moved to give, donations may in having an easy life. It was found in continuing to show up for it—searching be made in Owen’s memory to Johnny’s for meaning, for peace, for truth, and for Ambassadors, a 501(c)(3) in Colorado hope. Owen never wanted to escape life. working to educate teens and the public He wanted to feel well enough to live it. about the dangers of youth THC use, at JohnnysAmbassadors.org/donate. He always searched for relief in places woven into everyday life, celebrated by

With love, gratitude, and cherished memories in our hearts, we invite family and friends to join us in celebrating the life of Gordon Keith Whiteman (Nov. 23, 1929 – Feb. 9, 2026). Celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Road, Madison. Together, we will gather to honor

Gordon's life, share stories, reflect on the moments we treasured with him, and celebrate the lasting impact he had on all who knew and loved him. While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate a life filled with love, laughter, friendship, music, and meaningful connections. We hope you will join us as we remember Gordon and find comfort in one another's company while celebrating a life well lived. Love is the Answer. All who knew and loved him are welcome.

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Cotney Captures Middle School 400-Meter Title By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

With all of the great team and individual athletic accomplishments in Guilford last season, E.C. Adams Middle School also had several student-athletes finish the spring season at the top of league competition. Russell Cotney, a seventh grader at E.C. Adams, competed in the 18th Annual Connecticut Middle School Track & Field Championships. A total of 1,165 athletes representing 79 schools and eight clubs registered for the event, which took place Saturday, May 23, at the Manchester High School Track and Field facility. Cotney placed first in the 400meter dash, finishing in 54.02 seconds. The standout athlete also teamed up with three other seventh- and eighth-graders at Adams — Blaine Townsend, Willem Boemmels and Jonathan Cantley — to form the school’s 4x400 relay team. The group also earned top honors by finishing third out of 24 teams. Cotney’s impressive performance on championship day came amid many new experiences. This season was his first running track, and it was only the third time he had run the 400-meter dash in his career. “I was very proud of everything I accomplished as a 7th grader running track for the first time ever,” Cotney said. “I play club soccer year-round with my MLS Next soccer team, so I wanted to spend some time with my school friends competing in a school sport.” The middle school champion added that he was nervous on the day of the meet but was happy when he learned the results of the race. He said he was also proud of his relay team for finishing in the top three with so many different athletes competing. “I was really nervous to run the race because it was the state

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E.C. Adams Middle School standout Russell Cotney earned first place in the 400-meter dash at the 18th Annual Connecticut Middle School Track & Field Championships.

championship, so I was relieved when it was over. But then when I realized I had actually won, I was surprised and excited,” he said. “We did a good job keeping each other motivated throughout practice during the season and enjoyed getting to know each other even better as the year progressed. Because I placed first in the 400m dash, I thought we would place at least in the top 10, but was really happy when we placed third.” Part of the experience of being a student-athlete and competing

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E.C. Adams Middle School athletes Russell Cotney, Blaine Townsend, Willem Boemmels, and Jonathan Cantley place third in the 4x400 relay at the 18th Annual Connecticut Middle School Track & Field Championships.

for championships is not only the drive and development it takes throughout the season to reach that level, but also the opportunity to go through that journey with friends and family. Cotney was able to win individually and with his teammates, all in front of his family. His mother, Jennifer You, was ecstatic to see all her son’s hard work throughout the season pay off. She said it was impressive that he was able to reach this level while being so new to the sport.

“I’m incredibly proud of Russell and everything he accomplished in his first year of track,” You said. “I still can’t believe he actually won the 400m dash at the Annual Connecticut Middle School Track & Field Championships as a 7th grader running track and field for the first season ever back in May.” She said that because of the days and times of most meets during the season, she wasn’t able to attend any of them but kept hearing from other parents how well he was running. Once

she made it to the final meet, she was genuinely surprised by how fast Cotney was and how competitive his times were. “More than the results, though, I’m proud of how he’s challenging himself in a new way, competing with real confidence, and finding joy in a sport outside of soccer, which has always been his main one,” she added. “We’re excited to see where this journey takes him next.”

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Giants Pull Within One Game of First By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

For the second week in a row, mild temperatures in the mid-80s and low humidity made for another top-10 night. As the sun started to set, it felt more like early May than July, and several non-players wished they had brought a jacket or fleece. Also, for another week, the league needed 10 substitutes. Nine spots were filled, leaving one team to use a blind score for its absent player. With six players topping the century mark, compared with the usual two, the B Division average series rose to 88 points from last week’s 81. Of the top six teams in the standings, the Giants’ 4-2 win over the Cubs pulled them within one game of first place. Despite the losses, no team changed position in the standings. The Tigers defeated the Rockies, 4-2, on the strength of Dennis Goodrich’s personal-best 117-point series; the D’backs’ 299 points stopped the firstplace White Sox, 4-2; the Angels took advantage of a Braves team without Frank Rausch for the third week in a row and won, 4½-1½; and the Orioles moved back into seventh place with a 4-2 win over the Pirates. Peter Furmonavicius substituted for Cubs player Bob Cifaldi, and Evan Pierce substituted for Adam Fortier of the Giants. With the game tied after 10 boxes, the Cubs’ Furmonavicius and Peter Lessard outscored the Giants, 9-8, for a one-point win in game one. Giants players Mike Zanelli Sr. and Matt Valentin won the next two games, combining for 64 points in game two and using their handicap for the second win. Lessard and Furmonavicius won game four by overcoming the handicap. The Cubs had a chance to win game five, but despite leading by two points going into the last box, their failure to score gave the Giants a one-point win. Valentin’s best game was the last of the night. His 38 points gave the Giants their fourth win. Zanelli’s season-best 142-point series and Valentin’s season-best 114-point series were the second-leading scores in the A and B divisions, respectively. Lessard’s season-best 96-point series was the second-leading score in the C Division. After sitting on the sidelines the last two weeks, Brady Miller has seen his White Sox’s five-game lead slowly slip away, while John Sciacca’s D’backs have stayed within a half-game of a playoff spot. Tanner Steeves substituted for White Sox player Kyle Wilson. To start the match, Miller and Steeves, using new shoes, had trouble scoring. They were behind by eight points after four boxes and never

best game with 32 points in the finale for a double-digit win. The D’backs remain a half-game out of a playoff spot. Their 299 points were the top team score of the night. White Sox player Beckwith’s 115-point series was the top B Division score. Carotenuto’s 95-point series was his best of the season. The Rockies’ match against the Tigers featured the league’s top two women: Sue Pollard and Sheryl Serviss. However, they became secondary as Tigers player Dennis Goodrich outscored the Rockies, 42-41, in the first game. His 42 points, 10 ringers and three doubles were personal bests. He ended the night as the top C Division scorer and ranked in the top three in five of six C Division statistical categories. Matt Mule, substituting for Tigers player Anthony Conkling, gave the Tigers additional handicap points, which they used to win the next two games. In the second game, the Rockies came within two points of tying going into the last box, but both teams scored only one point. Game three was tied after 10 boxes, but the Rockies were outscored 5-2. After surrendering another win to the Tigers, the Rockies finished the night by overcoming double-digit handicaps to win the final two games. In their head-to-head match, Serviss scored 114 points to Pollard’s 110. Rockies player Anthony Malerba’s 94-point series was the third-leading C Division score. Despite the loss, the Rockies remained in fifth place. This week, Angels player Tony Cutone tried to outscore Braves player Frank Rausch’s 128-point blind score. Frank Durinick substituted for Angels player Ed Turner. Braves player Gary Haney scored four points in the last box, and game one ended in a tie. The Angels won the next four games: They used the handicap to win game two by five points, won game three by five points, got 36 points from Cutone for a seven-point win in game four, and had Durinick and Cutone combine for 63 points to win game five. The Braves squeaked out a two-point win in the finale by outscoring the Angels, 9-5, in the last two boxes. Cutone made it close, but the blind score won, 128-120. With the win, the Angels are considered a bubble team. The Braves are five games behind first place. Photo Courtesy of Joseph Heery The team scores between Mike Zanelli Dennis Goodrich is the C player on the Tigers. He recently led the 16th place Tigers to a Jr.’s Orioles and Skip Robinson’s Pirates 4-2 win over the 6th place Rockies. were separated by only four points, and each team had one of the six B players who recovered. In game two, both Miller and evened the match by winning the fourth. topped the century mark with season-best Bob Beckwith had their worst games of Sciacca’s 28 points gave the D’backs their series. Game one was decided in the last the season. Beckwith found his stroke for third win as Butch Carotenuto and Beck- box. It was 5-2 in favor of the Pirates, but 32 points to give the White Sox a win in with each had 30-point games. D’backs the third game, and Miller and Steeves player John O’Brien matched his seasonSee Giants page 13

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Giants Pull Within One Game of First Continued from page 12 the Orioles won on handicap. In the first A/B game, Pirates players Brian Walsh and Robinson each scored 32 points for their first win. Orioles player Andy Turshen led the scoring in the third game. Zanelli bested Robinson in the fourth game, 31-23, and in the second A/B game, Orioles player Ted Dubay tossed 30 points, stopping the Pirates’ chance of winning the match. Fittingly, the last game featured Dubay and Walsh again, and it came down to the last box. The Orioles did not score, and Walsh edged Dubay, 29-26. The Pirates won by three points. Walsh finished with 109 points to Dubay’s 101, while Zanelli scored 106 to Robinson’s 90. The Orioles finished with 273 points, 59 ringers and eight doubles, while the Pirates had 277 points, 57 ringers and six doubles. With the 4-2 win, the Orioles moved back into seventh place while the Pirates remained in fourth. The final team scores were Rangers 269, Marlins 267, in one of the few matches in which a game was not decided by handicap. Cody Layton substituted for Marlins player John Hutra, and Emily Taylor replaced Rangers player Gerry Hines, who has moved to the injured reserve list. It looked like a runaway for the Marlins, who won the first two games by five points each and seemed to add security to their playoff spot. However, the Rangers quickly dashed those hopes by winning the next three games. While the A players are noted for their accuracy, Marlins B player Mike Shashok tossed three clean games and had only one open box. In the last game of the night, his third clean game gave the Marlins a split. Taylor had a season-best game of 21 points, and Leif Selander’s 86-point series was his season best. The Marlins slipped back into eighth place. As expected, Cards player Kris Toohey started the match with eight ringers in the first six boxes and finished with 47 points and 13 ringers against Chip Goodrich’s Reds. Andy Konefal and Goodrich kept it close and used their three handicap points to win by two. Chip’s brother Pudge replaced Joe Heery, who has moved to the

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injured reserve list. In both A/B games, the brothers had a 14-point handicap advantage, but the scoring duo of Toohey and Todd Nuhn won both games by double digits. The Reds won the other three games: They used their handicap to squeak out a one-point win in game three, earned a four-point win in game four and pulled off a double-digit win in the finale. Toohey was the leading scorer, upping his season-best series to 160 points. Nuhn’s 112-point series was the third-highest B Division score. With the 4-2 win, both teams are considered on the bubble for a spot in the playoffs. Both C players for the Red Sox and Mets were substitutes: Bob Thomas, in his second match, for Red Sox player Jim Weselcouch, and Keith Toohey for Mets player Deb Scully. When the Red Sox played the Mets in baseball earlier this month, the Red Sox swept the three-game series. Tonight, it was the league’s No. 6 and No. 7 scorers: Mark Goodale vs. Bill Beckwith. Goodale started with two 35point games, with one win and one loss. The Red Sox used their handicap in game two for a one-point win and followed with another win, using their handicap for a two-point victory. The Mets tied the match with a win, but the Red Sox won the last two games. The Red Sox won the fifth game by more than 25 points as Beckwith had 39 points and Paul Stevens had 36. Mets player Harvey Strausser’s best game of 28 points went for naught, as Stevens’ 26 points plus the handicap gave the Red Sox a one-point win. Stevens was one of the six B players to top the century mark with a season-best 101 points. Goodale went 3-1 against Beckwith, but Beckwith finished with 125 points and Goodale had 124. They were the No. 3 and No. 4 scorers in the A Division. With the 4-2 win, the Red Sox remained in last place. Damin Roberts substituted for Yankees player Dennis Allen as they faced Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers. The Yankees won the first two games with the benefit of the handicap, taking game one by one point and game two by two points. The Yankees struggled to score the rest of the match, and the Dodgers swept the remaining four games. Day 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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More Than a Market Vintage Bazaar New England’s Mystic Seaport debut is a story of family history, preservation, and the century-old steamboat Sabino. Press Release from Mystic Seaport Museum

What began with a visit by a few curious guests has led to Vintage Bazaar New England coming to Mystic Seaport Museum for a two-day event Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16. For more than a decade, Vintage Bazaar New England has brought together vintage and antique collectors, artists, makers, and small businesses at events across New England. On Aug. 15-16, the market will make its first appearance at Mystic Seaport Museum. Before inviting Vintage Bazaar to the museum, members of Mystic Seaport Museum’s leadership team attended the October 2025 festival in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Without revealing who they were or why they were there, they spent more than five hours exploring the vendor tents, listening to live music, and experiencing the market as visitors. Museum officials later invited founder Devon Chouinard to bring the event to the museum’s waterfront campus. “We had no idea they were there,” Chouinard said. “I was incredibly honored when I learned that they wanted to bring our market to the museum.” The invitation also revealed an unexpected connection. At the time of their visit, museum leaders did not know that one of Mystic Seaport Museum’s bestknown historic vessels had once belonged to Chouinard’s family. Chouinard is a fourth-generation picker and antiquarian whose interest in preserving the past began long before Vintage Bazaar was founded. Her greatgrandfather, Capt. Phillip Corbin, was a collector who spent much of his life rescuing overlooked objects during his travels

Photo courtesy of Mystic Seaport Museum

Admission to Vintage Bazaar New England includes access to Mystic Seaport Museum, where visitors can explore the waterfront campus, historic vessels, and exhibits during the event.

Photo courtesy of Mystic Seaport Museum

The two-day market features vendors offering antiques, architectural salvage, artisan-made goods, and vintage finds from across New England and beyond.

throughout the United States. spent restoring and operating her One of his most notable acquision the river. I never imagined tions was an aging coal-fired woothat one day the museum that den steamboat that he restored at has cared for her ever since would his marina in Newburyport, Masinvite Vintage Bazaar to its camsachusetts. pus.” That steamboat was Sabino. Founded by Devon Chouinard, After restoring the vessel, Vintage Bazaar New England Corbin returned Sabino to serhas spent more than a decade vice, carrying passengers on producing indoor and outdoor fesexcursions and jazz cruises along tivals celebrating vintage, crethe Merrimack River throughout ativity, and community throughthe 1960s and early 1970s. out New England. Today, its As Corbin’s health declined, events attract thousands of visithe family began searching for an tors while supporting indepenorganization committed to predent small businesses. serving the historic steamboat for Mystic Seaport Museum is the Photo courtesy of Mystic Seaport Museum Photo courtesy of Mystic Seaport Museum future generations. largest maritime museum in the They found that steward at Vintage home décor, tableware, Vintage Bazaar New England will United States. Located on 19 Mystic Seaport Museum. acres along the Mystic River, the and antiques are among the items be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After first leasing Sabino in visitors can browse when Vintage museum features a recreated Aug. 15-16 at Mystic Seaport 1974, the museum acquired and Bazaar New England makes its 19th-century seafaring village, a Museum. Museum members restored the vessel, making it first appearance at Mystic Seaport receive early access beginning at working preservation shipyard, 9 a.m. Saturday. part of its maritime collection. Museum Aug. 15-16. collections, and historic vessels, Today, Sabino is a National Hisincluding the only surviving wootoric Landmark and America’s tic River more than a century Museum feels almost unbeliev- den whaleship, Charles W. Moroldest regularly operating coal- after it was built. able,” Chouinard said. “I grew up gan, and the National Historic fired steamboat, continuing to “To be invited to bring Vintage hearing stories about Sabino and Landmark steamboat Sabino. carry passengers along the Mys- Bazaar to Mystic Seaport the years my great-grandfather

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Calendar for the Week of August 13, 2026

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THURSDAY, AUG. 13 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. Drop-In Tech Help: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features individual technology assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Bring your device. For info, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Afternoon Fiction Book Club: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Creative Crafts with Jesse: Paper Quilled Coastal Scene: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants will learn paper quilling while creating a coastal-themed card featuring a turtle and other sea creatures. No experience necessary. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Cook and Books Book Club: S'mores Snacks: 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. 17th Annual Beachcomber Night: 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.

Fabulous Fossils with Cool-ology: 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. 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

Costume in Detail: 6 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a presentation by Clare Barnett exploring how garments from the Madison Historical Society collection reveal the lives, stories, and legacies of Madison women. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for Madison Historical Society members. Advance registration requested. For info or to register (required), visit madisonhistory.org. Chestnut Hill Concert: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features works by Camille Saint-Saëns, Claude Debussy, and Johannes Brahms. For info or tickets, visit chestnuthillconcerts.org.

Forest Bathing: A Mindful Walk in the Woods: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Lowry Woods Community Forest, 55 Warpas Rd., Madison. Led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Jesse Bernier. Features a mindful walk with opportunities to connect with nature. Participants are encouraged to bring bug spray, water, and an optional lightweight chair, cushion, or blanket. No restroom facilities are available. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 16

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.

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Branford River Cruise: 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. 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. Food Group: The Bad Seed: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children will read The Bad Seed 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: 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.

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.

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. Leather Crafting: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features a display of historic leather bridles, halters, and other artifacts from the farm's tanning and leatherworking traditions. Participants can learn leather-cutting and crafting techniques. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events. 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: 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. See page 21

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Senior Cast to Bring The Music Man to Clinton Stage Press Release from Clinton Senior Connection and Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection

Clinton Senior Connection and Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection have joined forces to present an all-senior production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man on Friday, Aug. 28, at Andrews Memorial Town Hall. The production marks the debut of a new senior musical theater initiative created by Clinton Senior Connection and Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection, known as STAKK. Organizers say the program is designed to bring older adults together through theater while strengthening community connections. “With very little promotion, this show is already almost sold out,” said Christina Acampora, Clinton’s senior program director and the show’s producer. “That’s close to 300 tickets, and we are still more than a month away from show night. I think that speaks volumes to what people in the community want to see and are excited to come out and support. That response from the community is just so empowering for our town’s older adults.” The production is under the musical direction of Leila Mustakos, who recently retired from Clinton Public Schools. Peter Nye stars as Harold Hill, the traveling salesman whose arrival turns the fictional town of River City upside down. Members of Clinton Senior Connection make up the cast of townspeople. Acampora and STAKK founder and artistic director Laura Attanasio said the collaboration grew from their shared interest in the performing arts and a desire to create opportunities for older adults. Organizers hope the program will foster friendships, reduce isolation, and encourage seniors to stay engaged in the community. The production is part of the Broadway Senior program developed by Music Theatre International, which encourages older adults to participate in musical theater as performers and storytellers. Phtoo courtesy of Clinton Senior Connection and Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection The Music Man will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton. For Cast members of Clinton Senior Connection's production of The Music Man gather during a recent rehearsal. The information or tickets, email cacampora@clintonct.org. all-senior production will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton. Continued from page 20

Beach-Themed Snow Globes and Dinosaur Fossil Craft: 11 a.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Participants will make a beach-themed snow globe and a dinosaur fossil scene. Part of the Unearth a Story summer reading program. Free. All supplies provided. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

Family Fun Walk and Ice Cream Social: 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 communitydinSquirrel Party: 11 a.m. to noon. Chester Public Library, ingroom.org and givebutter.com/wvIiGC. 21 West Main St. Children and their stuffed animals are invited to a summer-themed party featuring live music Historic Downtown Walking Tour: 11 a.m. Allis-Bushby Ken and face painting by Caitlin of UnInkable Body nell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a Art. Stuffed animals may stay overnight at the library and guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown. be picked up Monday morning. Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advance ticket purFor info or to register (required), call 860-526-0018 or chase is required. No walk-ins accepted. For info or to visit chesterctlibrary.com. register (required), visit madisonhistory.org/events. Madison Historical Society Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features the second annual summer market with artists and creative vendors on the

museum's back lawn. Visitors can also explore the current exhibit, A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years. Free. For info, visit madisonhistory.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. Crafts with Natalie: Flower Arranging: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants will learn flower arranging techniques and create a floral arrangement. Bring a mixed bouquet of at least 10 stems. Containers, fillers, and instruction provided. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. See page 23

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Page Turners

E If the Moon by Matthew Burgess Illustrated by Matthew Forsythe For the child who needs a light on at night because they fear the dark, this stunningly illustrated book turns fear into adventure and sweet dreams. I can’t wait to share this story with all the little ones in my life. — Carlene, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren Not your average Christina Lauren romance, The Romance Revival is unexpected, ridiculous and charming. Emery uses classified technology to bring her husband back to life, which leaves him with no memory of who he was and gives Emery the unique chance to fix their failing marriage. — Becky, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

very other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.

Country People by Daniel Mason Funny and heartwarming, Country People chronicles the misadventures of a terminally indecisive academic and his brilliant, idiosyncratic family. Great for the curious sort, Mason’s novel is a celebration of magical realist folktales and childlike wonder. — Will, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Agnes Lives! by Hallie Elizabeth Newton Agnes is a horrible person. Botox-filled and dating a film-bro douche 30 years older than her, she lives for SoulCycle but wants to die. So much so that she is actively trying to recruit a trusted friend to finish the job. Literally. Kill her. Preferably before her next early morning cycle. — Chris, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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The Good Parts by Evann Normandin I knew something was coming. I thought I knew how it would play out. I definitely did not! Landon’s wife, Rose, takes a memory-erasing pill and moves out of the country. He is determined to find her, convinced she will fall in love with him again. We get their love story from the very beginning, right up to, well … you’ll have to read to find out. — Lori, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A love letter to the pulp novels of the past, The Intrigue captured my heart with its vicious characters and their stained histories. Ulises, a con artist with a knack for lonely-hearts columns, finds a new mark and makes his way to the countryside to swindle her. Perla Inclán is tougher than expected, being a “proper lady” of the town, and she has many expectations for what her courtship should be. Even more troubling is Ines, Perla’s conniving niece, and her incessant snooping as she tries to worm her way out of her aunt’s claws by any means necessary. Come to Puerco Ahogado and see who wins in this game of schemes and seduction. — Josh, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Continued from page 21

The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff Sarah Damoff, author of The Bright Years, has done it again! Do you enjoy books where you need to remind yourself that you don’t actually know these people? They’re fictional characters in a book. Sarah Damoff is a master storyteller with a flair for making her characters come alive. April and Leo experience a house fire, but the sparks of disaster were already in the air before the fire. — Judi, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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.

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. Branford Riverfest: Noon to 5 p.m. Paddleboarders launch from Branford River State Boat Launch, 30 Goodsell Point Rd. Six sites between Goodsell Marina and New England Beverage Company will host 19 performers. Free. For info, search Branford Porchfest & Riverfest Events on Facebook. 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. See page 24

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Photography Exhibit Opens at CBSRZ

by building a marble roller coaster from common household materials and testing how fast the marbles can travel. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

Press Release from Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek

Madison Movie Chat: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features a discussion of a film available through Kanopy, the library's streaming service. Participants may watch the selected film in advance and join the patron-led discussion online. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

A new photography exhibition by Beth Green will open at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, featuring images from a career that has taken the photographer from professional sports to world leaders and, more recently, fine art photography. Titled “See the World Through My Lens,” the exhibition showcases work spanning decades. Green, who works in both traditional film and digital photography, studied under Ansel Adams and Minor White during an internship at MIT. She favors natural light and in-camera composition over digital manipulation. “Light is my paintbrush and the tool for my artistic license,” Green said. “There is nothing new in the world — it is how you choose to arrange it.” Early in her career, Green became the first woman to photograph professional athletes inside their locker rooms. She later worked as a United Press International staff photographer and a Newsweek photo editor, photographing Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, and several U.S. presidents. Her work also includes an award-winning 1977 photograph of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Larry Bowa in action. Today, her focus is fine art photography. Green, who lives in Chester and Manhattan and operates Beth Green Studios Inc., has taught photography at Rutgers University, Fordham University, and the New York Institute of Photography. The exhibition opens with a public reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 E. Kings Highway, Chester. The exhibit will remain on view through Oct. 17 by appointment. Advance registration Photo courtesy of Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek for the reception is requested, and View From 1914, by Beth Green, is among the photographs featured in "See the World appointments to view the exhibit may be Through My Lens," on view through Oct. 17 at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek in scheduled by calling 860-526-8920. Chester. Continued from page 23 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: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Opening reception for Casey Potts' exhibition Something's Missing, 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.

MONDAY, AUG. 17 Opening Reception: See the World Through My Lens: 2 to 5 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 E. Kings Highway, Chester. Opening reception for a fine art photography exhibition by Beth Green. RSVP requested. For info or to RSVP, call 860-526-8920 or visit cbsrz.org. Roller Coaster Day: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Children and families will celebrate National Roller Coaster Day

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 program. Fee: $183 for Madison residents; $193 for nonresidents. For info or to register (required), contact 203-245-5622 or gazdac@madisonct.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 18 Ask-A-Genealogist: 10 a.m. to noon. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features one-on-one sessions with an experienced genealogist to assist with family history research and search strategies. Each appointment is 30 minutes. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Vietnam Beyond: Author Talk: 1 to 2 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Author and Vietnam veteran Jerry Augustine will discuss Vietnam Beyond, his photographic account of serving in a frontline unit during the Vietnam War. Copies of Vietnam Beyond and Combat, Suffering, and Renewed Passion in Life will be available for purchase following the program. No registration is required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. See page 25

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LAA Seeks Entries for Fall Exhibitions Press Release from the Lyme Art Association

The Lyme Art Association is accepting submissions for two fall exhibitions, New England Landscape and Bon Appetit, both scheduled to be on view Friday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Nov. 6. The call is open to paintings, drawings, hand-pulled prints, and sculpture in all media. Artists do not need to be Connecticut residents to enter, and all Lyme Art Association member artists are eligible to submit work. The annual New England Landscape exhibition highlights landscapes of the East Coast, with an emphasis on terrestrial scenes rather than aquatic subjects. Bon Appetit invites artists to explore

food through art, from traditional still lifes to scenes inspired by markets, meals, and other culinary subjects. The submission period opened July 27, and the deadline to apply is midnight Friday, Aug. 21. Information about eligibility, the prospectus, and the application process is available on the Lyme Art Association website. Founded in 1914, the Lyme Art Association exhibits and sells representational artwork while offering classes, lectures, and community programs. The gallery, located at 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, is housed in a 1921 building designed by architect Charles Adams Platt and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is free.

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The Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme is accepting submissions for its fall exhibitions, New England Landscape and Bon Appetit, which will be on view Sept. 18 through Nov. 6.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19

Historical Fiction Book Club: 2 to 3 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Book: As Bright as Heaven 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.

28th Annual Environmental Day Camp for Kids: 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.

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 cardboard "car." Popcorn provided. Movie title available from the library. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Estate Planning 101: 6 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features an introduction to estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and planning for minor children. For info or to register (preferred), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Nutmeg Book Club: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: The Labors of Hercules Beal 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. 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.

Pick Your Project Glass Class: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio @ SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features an introduction to glass fusing with instruction on glass properties, cutting and shaping techniques, and the creation of a glass project. Cost: $60 to $132, depending on project selected. For info or to register (required), contact Medicare CHOICES Counseling: One-hour appoint860-864-5004 or RiverFireGlass@gmail.com, or visit river- ments at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Individual counseling sessions to help older adults fireglass.com. and people with disabilities understand Medicare coverage and healthcare options. Free. Registration is Trivia Night: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Comomango, 52 Wall St., required. For info or to register (required), call 860-767Madison. Hosted in partnership with Comomango. 1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Teams of up to four participants will compete in a trivia competition. Prizes provided. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by St. George Catholic Church. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.

THURSDAY, 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.

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26 Continued from page 25 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.

AUGUST 13, 2026 • GUILFORD COURIER • LIVING 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.

Willoughby Book Talk: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Book: Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane. Co-hosted by the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library and the Branford Land Trust. Copies of the book are available through the library. For info or to register (required), call 203-4888702.

Summer Splash: 10 a.m. to noon. Foote Memorial Park, 12 Melrose Place, Branford. Features water activities for children up to age 6 presented by local child care providers and community partners. Free. For info, visit facebook.com/branfordearlystart.

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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.

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. Friday Movie Matinee: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features an afternoon movie with popcorn and soda. For info or to register (preferred), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. 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 The Humble Pie 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. History Happy Hour: 6 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd. Features Hand High School football coaching legend Larry Ciotti discussing the early days of Hand football, its challenges, milestones, and defining moments. Suggested donation: $15 general admission, $10 for Madison Historical Society members. Advance registration requested. For info or to register (required), visit madisonhistory.org. Chestnut Hill Concert: All-Schubert Program: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features works by Franz Schubert, including Notturno in E-flat Major, Divertissement à la hongroise for piano four-hands, and Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major. Programs and artists are subject to change. For info or tickets, visit chestnuthillconcerts.org.

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.

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.

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mal conversation. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. For info, call 203-747-5939. 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. Chair Yoga with Martha: 6 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features chair-based yoga designed to improve strength, flexibility, and well-being. For info or to register (preferred), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 Nutmeg Book Club: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: Squire & Knight by Scott Chantler. 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. Back to School: DIY Bookmark: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Participants will create a bookmark for the upcoming school year. For info or to register, visit ivorytonlibrary.org. Retirement 101: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by John Brady. Features information on retirement planning, retirement communities, downsizing, and related topics. For info or to register (preferred), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored THURSDAY, AUG. 27 by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit Virtual Author Talk with Lucy Foley: 2 p.m. Online. nhps1914.com. Book: Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Features a virtual discussion with author Lucy Foley. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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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.

TUESDAY, AUG. 25 Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Lillian's Pergola, behind Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Seniors are invited for infor-

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Virtual author talk with Lucy Foley about her novel Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Craft and Board Game Night: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features crafts and board games for all ages. Participants may bring their own games. For info or to register, email SMehmet@clintonct.gov. See page 27

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NHM Program Explores the Declaration as Art Press Release from the New Haven Museum

The New Haven Museum will host a presentation examining the Declaration of Independence as both a founding document and a work of art at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. John Bidwell, curator emeritus at the Morgan Library & Museum, will present “Declaration of Independence Prints and Broadsides,” tracing how reproductions of the Declaration evolved during the 19th century and reflected Americans’ growing appreciation of its symbolic significance. The program is based on Bidwell’s recent publication, The Declaration of Independence in Script and Print: A Visual History of America’s Founding Document. His talk will explore how advances in printing technology made reproductions of the Declaration more widely available, often accompanied by portraits, patriotic imagery, and other decorative elements that reflected the Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum nation’s evolving identity. John Trumbull's iconic painting Declaration of Independence is among the images discussed in a Sept. 9 The evening also includes a reception at 5:30 p.m. and a rare program at the New Haven Museum exploring the visual history of America's founding document.

public viewing of the Whitney Library’s Presidential Signatures Collection, featuring letters and documents signed by U.S. presidents, along with William J. Stone’s 1823 engraving of the Declaration of Independence, considered one of the most accurate reproductions of the original document. Bidwell began his curatorial career during the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976 and has spent decades studying American printing history and graphic design, with a particular focus on patriotic prints. He previously served as librarian of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at the University of California, Los Angeles, curator of graphic arts at Princeton University Library, and curator at the Morgan Library & Museum. The program is part of NH250, a series of events presented by the New Haven Museum in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary. Admission is free with regular museum admission. Advance registration is requested.

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Chestnut Hill Concert: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Chester Fair Exhibit Registration: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Chester works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Sergei Prokofiev, and Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Terrace, Chester. Registration for Robert Schumann. Programs and artists are subject to exhibits at the Chester Fair. For info, visit chesterfair.org. change. For info or tickets, visit chestnuthillconcerts.org.

SaturDIY: Yarn Art: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Participants will create a yarn design on a 4-by-6-inch canvas. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Concert by Phil and Dan Rosenthal & Naomi Sommers: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features original and traditional folk music performed by Phil Rosenthal, Dan Rosenthal, and Naomi Sommers. Held on the library patio; moves indoors in case of rain. Bring a lawn chair or use provided seating. Free. For info, call 203-453-8282.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie. Snacks provided. For info or to register (preferred), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28 Tweens: Magic: The Gathering: 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. 28 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 30 Chester Fair: Opens 6 p.m. Friday; continues through 6 p.m. Sunday. Chester Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Terrace, Chester. Agricultural fair featuring exhibits, entertainment, food, and activities. Admission: $10; $8 for seniors and military with ID; free for children age 12 and younger. For info, visit chesterfair.org.

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Killingworth Road Race: 8:30 a.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Features a certified four-mile road race open to runners and walkers of all The Music Man Sr.: 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town ages and abilities. Proceeds benefit the church's Missions Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an all-senior produc- Committee and local outreach organizations. Registration of Meredith Willson's The Music Man presented by tion is available online. For info or to register, visit killingClinton Senior Connection and Shoreline Theater worthroadrace.org. Academy Kidz Konnection. For info or tickets, email cacampora@clintonct.org.

Patriotic Paddle and Picnic: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Hosted by the Connecticut River Museum and Essex Land Trust. Features a guided canoe and kayak paddle to Historic Falls River Cove, followed by a bring-your-own picnic on the museum lawn with music by the Corinthian Jazz Band. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak and safety equipment. Weather dependent. For info or reservations, contact 860-767-8269 or crm@ctrivermuseum.org, or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

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28 Continued from page 27 Essex Village Walking Tour: 5 p.m. Foot of Main Street, in front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Features a guided walking tour led by EHS guide Brien Riedell exploring the maritime history of 18th-century Potapaug, Essex's working waterfront, shipbuilding prominence, and development as a visitor destination. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Free for active Essex Historical Society members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 30 Broadway's Adrianna Hicks: 2 to 4 p.m. Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Cost: $41.50. For info, contact 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org The Thimble Islands Affair: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cut in Two Island, Thimble Islands, Branford. Fundraiser for Legacy Theatre featuring wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, an auction, and an announcement of the theater’s 2027 season. The event will honor Todd and Wendy Renz with the 2026 Anchor Award. For info, contact Anne Runolfsson at Anne@legacytheatrect.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 31 All Ages Board Game Night: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Play board games with family, friends, or other participants. Library games and oversized lawn games will be available, or bring your own. Held on the library lawn, weather permitting. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. For info, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.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. Con Brio Choral Society Auditions: 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook. Auditions for the Con Brio Choral Society. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from September through April. For info or to schedule an audition, call 860-395-6994 or visit conbrio.org/auditions. Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus Fall Semester Registration: 7 p.m. John Winthrop Middle School cafeteria, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Registration for the fall semester of the Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus. The first rehearsal begins at 7:30 p.m. Music selections include Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns and other seasonal works for the winter concert. No auditions required. Registration is $65; music extra. For info or to preregister, contact 860-532-0454 or info@cappellacantorum.org, or visit cappellacantorum.org.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 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.

Psychedelics and the Brain: Hope, Hype, and Healing?: 9:30 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Depak Cyril D'Souza, M.D. Explores research on psychedelics as potential treatments for depression and other mental health conditions. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 First Responder Ride for Resilience: A 343-mile cycling ride honoring the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001, passes through Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Guilford, Branford and East Haven. Community members may register to ride, volunteer at designated rest stops or cheer on participants along the route. For info, to register or to volunteer, visit 911ride.org. Opening Day Reception and Concert: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a performance by the United States Coast Guard Brass Quintet. Free. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 Trip: Lost in New Haven: 10:15 a.m. Lost in New Haven, 80 Hamilton St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a tour of the Lost in New Haven local history and cultural center, followed by lunch at Pepe's Pizza. Cost: $40. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Opening Night for The Odd Couple: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 4. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org. Jordan Freeman: A Revolutionary War Soldier: 7 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Kevin Johnson of the Connecticut State Library presents a historical interpretation of Jordan Freeman, a Black Revolutionary War soldier. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-399-7473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 Concert by Diane Zeigler: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Occasional Coffee House. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Tickets: $20, includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. For info or tickets, visit eventbrite.com or northmadisoncc.org.

Day on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westbrook Town Green, Boston Post Rd. Features arts and crafts vendors and community activities. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-3997473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. God and Country Music Festival: 3 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 The Art of Still Life Photography: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Mark Battista. Explores techniques for creating still life photographs that tell a story, communicate an idea, and express a mood. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Jordan Freeman: Witness to the Revolutionary War: 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Kevin Johnson as Jordan Freeman, an African American servant of John Ledyard and body servant to Col. William Ledyard during the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter T, Madison. For info, email saramsta5@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 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. Comedy in the Creek: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features comedian Alex Clark with Marcus Monroe, host Jasmine Mills and musical guest Jay Tori. For info or tickets, call 203-315-1901 or visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com. See page 29

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Image courtesy of Madison Art Society

Eileen Eder's The Round Table received the Excellence in Oil Painting award at this year's Madison Art Society juried exhibition.

Image courtesy of Madison Art Society

Fourth of July, an acrylic painting by Del-Bourree Bach, received Best in Show honors at the Madison Art Society's 51st Annual Juried Exhibition.

Madison Art Society Opens 51st Annual Juried Exhibition The exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and other original artwork The Madison Art Society’s 51st Annual Juried selected by juror David D.J. Rau, senior director Exhibition is on view through Friday, Aug. 28, at of education and visitor engagement at the FloE.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston rence Griswold Museum. Post Rd., Madison, featuring nearly 90 works by An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to artists from across the region. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the library. The Press Release from Madison Art Society

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Michael Langlois. Explores how the musicals 1776 and Hamilton interpret the story of America's founding. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Guilford Fair: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock, entertainment, food vendors, midway rides and live music. Admission required. For info or tickets, contact 203-453-3543 or info@guilfordfair.org, or visit guilfordfair.org.

free public event will include light refreshments, music by Laura Clapp, and an opportunity to meet participating artists. Admission to both the exhibition and opening reception is free. For more information, visit madisonart societyct.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. Theater Crazy for You: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Aug. 16. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. The Revlon Girl: Drama Works Theatre, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs Aug. 14 through Aug. 23. For info or tickets, visit dramaworkstheatre.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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42 Waverly Road: Christine Dionne and Erika Flynn to Arnold and Laila Slesers, $520,000 on July 21

CHESTER Sypher Road: James E. and Margaret P. Barrington to John and Frances Yurek, $616,000 on July 24

EAST HAVEN Breezewood Condo: Navisa LLC to Maria G. Dupont, $115,000 on July 20 126 Silver Sands Road: Eddie N. and Tracy L. Carrero to Nicholas and Alexia Gagliardi, $580,000 on July 22

73 Garnet Park Road: Lisa and Gregory Celli to Kathryn L. Hunter, $925,000 on July 22

Claudia.Bartlett@Raveis.com

351 Bartlett Drive: Eric T. and Megan F. Pearson to Adam D. Larue and Genna E. Goldner, $1,070,000 on July 24

86 Nursery Lane: David A. and Janis Goodrich to Heather M. Archambault and Scott C. Runyon, $1,200,000 on July 23 198 Summer Hill Road: Rebecca Velez Frey Real Estate Trust and Rebecca V. Frey to Sean Andrew and Ilana D. Siegelman, $960,000 on July 22 53 Wellsweep Drive: Nicole Belanger to Saryn Kunajukr, $778,000 on July 20

NORTH BRANFORD 516 Totoket Road: Loriann Dilungo to Mark Dilungo, $720,000 on July 23

WESTBROOK Diana Hartman

Broker, Realtor, ABR, CIPS

dianahartman@wpsir.com 917.509.4700

‘Love Where You Live’

Duck Island Yacht Unit C: Jon M. Sinisi to Matthew T. and Robin L. Konrad, $40,000 on July 20 Note: Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will only be considered in cases involving a documented and credible personal safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shorepublishing.com Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group. For past transactions, visit zip06.com/realestate.

AUGUST 13, 2026 • GUILFORD COURIER • COMMUNITY NEWS

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