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Dems Dominate Elections, Committees Analyze Results By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

Large voter turnout in this year’s local elections saw decisive victory for both the Guilford Democrats and the Independent party. The Democratic candidate for first selectman, Matt Hoey, was reelected, and members from both parties now completely occupy seats on two of the town’s most conse-

quential boards in finance and education. Guilford voters reelected the incumbent Hoey for a fifth term. He defeated Republican challenger Jonathan Trotta by a wide margin, 5,318-2,028. Voter turnout in Guilford on Election Day this year was over 45%, according to numbers from the Registrar of Voters. Out of 16,322 registered voters, 7,440 ballots were cast. This is a great jump from the previous

municipal election in 2023, according to the Town Clerk’s office, which saw a voter turnout rate of 21%. “I’m thrilled with the outcome of today’s election, with the overall support for myself and Democratic candidates,” Hoey said in a statement. “This is an affirmation that we’ve been doing for the last eight years and even

Kim Gallagher is a talented musician in the shoreline area who plays in several different bands..............2

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A Walk and a Sail A trimaran passes the iconic Little Red Shack on Nov. 8 as it makes its way from Guilford Harbor into the East River after an afternoon of sailing. A pair of visitors, just two of several, walk along the beach in the late day sun.

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Tips for Togging Ahoy! Check out Captain Morgan’s weekly fishing column.................20

Supporting Local Causes The All Things Killingworth town picnic brought the community together for a day of fun, food, and generosity....................................23

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Kim Gallagher: The Sound of Music By Rita Christopher Courier Senior Correspondent

On Monday and Thursday mornings, Kim Gallagher plays in the New Horizons Band at the Community Music School (CMS) in Essex. On Monday night, she plays in the Old Lyme Town Band, and Tuesday night finds her at rehearsals of the New London Community Orchestra. Not only does she have to keep the rehearsals straight, she has to remember whether she is going to play the clarinet or the saxophone, and whether that will be a tenor or an alto sax. For the holiday season performances of the Old Lyme Town Band, Kim will be playing tenor sax, a larger instrument with a lower register than the alto. Members of the group come from all across the Shoreline, from towns ranging from Guilford to Niantic. The band is giving its annual holiday concert at The Katharine

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of the Week Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook on Wednesday, Dec. 17, a special performance to culminate its 50th anniversary. The band was formed to celebrate America’s bicentennial in 1976. The group is one of the very few amateur musical groups that pays annually at The Kate. On this year’s program are seasonal favorites like Greensleeves, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Leroy Anderson’s well known Sleigh Ride, and Shalom from the Broadway production of Milk and Honey. Tickets for the concert are available through The Kate’s box office. Playing in the musical groups for Kim is about more than the music. It is about the people. “You

make new friends; fantastic people and the sounds all blend together. Lovely music,” she says. The New Horizons band at CMS in which Kim plays clarinet on Mondays and alto saxophone on Thursdays is part of a national organization devoted to providing musical opportunities for older instrumentalists who may have played in their youth or who finally have time to learn how to play an instrument they long thought about. The clarinet, the instrument her father had played, was Kim’s first instrument. She started lessons in seventh grade and played in her first band in eighth grade. She couldn’t start earlier because the family moved regularly to accommodate her father’s job as a mining engineer. Kim bought her first saxophone some 30 years ago. “I thought saxes were cool and I really liked the sound they See Kim Gallagher page 7

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Inside Sports Fighting for a Win The Guilford football team earned a tight, 15-13 win over Amity last week.............................21

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Continued from page 1 longer is what the community wants and respects.” Trotta congratulated Hoey on his reelection, saying that “despite our political differences I respect his hard work, impressive history of public service, and dedication to our town.” Despite having lost the race for first selectman, Trotta will nonetheless serve on the Board of Selectmen, having received more votes than several other candidates for the executive town board. Trotta will be one of two Republican electees on the board, which will consist of a 3-2 Democrat majority for the next four years. Tim Donlan, Vice Chair of the Guilford Republican Town Committee, said Trotta’s ultimate election to the Board of Selectmen was surprising but a “great win” for the committee’s constituents now that two Republican voices will be heard in major town issues Both Hoey and Trotta told the Guilford Courier they look forward to working with each other on the board. Considering his new role, Trotta reaffirmed his staunch stance on fiscal responsibility, saying that he will “continue to be a watchdog for Guilford taxpayers and will voice my concerns and vote accordingly if I believe tax dollars are not being spent wisely.” Trotta added that he will continue to work to restore ideological balance to boards and commissions and give voice to “the 2nd largest voting block in Guilford,” the Republican faction that does not have a single seat on the Board of Education or Board of Finance. Most of the seats on both boards will be occupied by Democrats. Tara Melvin, Chair of the Democratic Town Committee, characterized these victories - as well as Hoey’s - as the result of running a positive campaign that put forward candidates who understand the needs of all residents and share their values. “I think it came down to trust and connection,” said Melvin. “We kept our message positive, emphasizing collaboration and community pride, things that make Guilford a special place to live. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited to keep building on that strong, connected community.... It’s what we hope to keep building on as we move forward.” Donlan belived it was “name recognition” that was the main reason for the Democratic and Independent sweep. It

could explain Donlan’s loss for a seat on the Board of Finance, having run for the board for the first time this year. “And the Democrats,” Donlan added, “their voters came out. Ours didn’t, for some reason.” While Democrats will make up the majority of seats on the education and finance boards, electees of the Independent Party will occupy the remaining seats. Independent Party chair Micahel Mikolay said these victories signify “the alternative to Guilford” its candidates had to offer without being “defined by a national platform.” “I think what’s resonating is that there’s a lot of folks that are moderate or in the middle or unaffiliated,” said Mikolay. “We’re not trying to take credit for them. We’re trying to offer an alternative and do so with people that are wanting to give back to their town, but don’t want to have to go through being labeled as a certain sort of major party.” The Independent Party saw the loss of Charles Havrda for another term on the Board of Selectmen, whose seat will be replaced by Trotta. While that race “didn’t go the way that we wanted,” admitted Mikolay, “if you look historically, it’s actually an amazing showing” for a minority party to see their candidate still receive more than 1,500 votes. “People understood the need to split their votes and vote Independent,” said Mikolay. Nonetheless, new electees and reelected incumbents on the education and finance boards will continue “to do the work of being focused on what are the needs of Guilford,” said Mikolay, which may begin with offering a different opinion that is strictly tied to the needs of Guilford and not pertaining to a “national scale or playbook” on policy. In the past, the Independent Party has been criticized for being an offshoot of the Guilford Democrats and ultimately running a fusion campaign with them this year. Trotta told the Guilford Courier that “this coalition circumvents the minority rules and suppress(es) the voices of the 2nd largest voting block in Guilford.” “The Democrat Party ... fusing with the Guilford Independent Party to take the remainder of the seats goes against the spirit of the minority rules and leaves our boards and commissions in an unbalanced state,” he said. In response to these types of allegations, See Dems Dominate page 11

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David Riley Wright Guilford David Riley Wright, 85, of Guilford, passed away on his terms, remaining home with family until he could no longer be with us. Born in Jefferson, Kentucky, in 1940 and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, David lived the past 25 years in Guilford, where he built a life filled with love, adventure, and family. David won a scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee, but after a brief time as a Volunteer, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy — an opportunity that would define his future as an aviator. As a Navy Lieutenant, David served during the Vietnam War, flying missions to locate Russian submarines. Following his military service, he transitioned to civilian aviation as a helicopter pilot, where his skill, precision, and dedication earned him wide respect. David spent most of his professional career at Sikorsky Aircraft, where he worked as a flight test engineer advancing new technologies and ultimately retired as Chief Test Pilot of the S-76 program. His contributions to aviation were remarkable; In February 1982, David set three world records with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale — one record still stands today. While in Connecticut, David met the love of his life, Diane, and together they shared 35 wonderful years. United by their mutual love of travel, art, and

adventure, they built a life filled with exploration and laughter, traveling the world both for work and for joy. Their time in Australia sparked a love of Aboriginal art and culture bringing them back to Australia over the years. David is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Wright of Guilford; his daughters, Karen Ela (Craig) of S. Harpswell, Maine and Leslie McPherson (Chris) of Palm City, Florida; and his stepchildren, Heather Mackenzie (Jean Bachman) of Madison, Alan Mackenzie (Mrinmoi Borgohain) of Malmö, Sweden, and Alexander Mackenzie of Grand Rapids, Texas. He was a proud grandfather to Kylie, Steven, Christopher, and Colin McPherson, and Ainsley and Claire Mackenzie. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Guilford first responders who supported David and Diane over the past two years, helping him remain at home while he faced the challenges of Parkinson’s disease with courage and grace. David will be remembered for his brilliance in the skies, his quiet strength, and his unwavering love for family. Family and friends were invited to visitation hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8, at the Guilford Funeral Home. Burial services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Food Share, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, 06492-1929. https://www.ctfoodshare.org/ To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

GriefShare Meetings Continue Through December GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. Sponsored by Christ Chapel of Madison, this support group meets on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. The regular GriefShare cycle began in early September and runs through early December. Each lesson can stand alone, so participants can attend any week. The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. The workbook will be available to purchase at the meetings for a one-time fee of $20. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, CT” at griefshare.org/findagroup.

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Kim Gallagher: The Sound of Music Throughout the Region Continued from page 2 made,” she says. But she didn’t really begin to practice for the musical groups she now plays in until last November. Kim graduated from high school a year early at 16 and went on to the University of Alabama. Her roots were southern, and given her youth, her parents wanted her to be near family. Kim was a walk-on for Alabama’s noted marching band and also played in its symphonic band. She can’t remember what she played or how well she played it. She recalls there were over 50 clarinets in the band, and out on the football field if one person made a mistake, it was not really detectable. After graduating from college with a degree in biology and chemistry, Kim earned her master’s degree in chemistry at Clemson University and then decided, she would try the business world.

She worked as a chemist first for a company in South Carolina and then for General Electric. After several moves within GE, she ended up in Connecticut, now a mother with two children. She stayed home while the children were small but ultimately decided to return to her professional career, but with a difference. “I reinvented myself,” she says. The reinvention meant she went back to school, this time to qualify as a high school teacher through the state’s Alternate Route to Certification She taught biology, advanced biology, and AP biology at Nathan Hale-Ray High School in East Haddam, and then, biology, chemistry, and environmental field biology at Old Saybrook High School. The field biology included projects like water testing outside the classroom. “I was shifting to water stuff,” Kim explains. She worked part-time as an instructor on the boat that hosts Project

Oceanology in New London, and also volunteered with beluga whales at the Mystic Aquarium. The job included preparing the whales’ food, feeding them from the pails of fish, and, necessarily but not glamorously, scooping their droppings out of the water. Ultimately, Kim decided to go back to school for oceanography, earning her doctorate at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point. Kim’s studies were not the problem; what followed was. She was the oldest graduate in the program. She was told that in her fifties, she would never find a permanent job. “That was right,” she says. After a post-doctoral year at the University of California at Irvine, she found a number of adjunct positions, but never full faculty status or benefits. She describes the professional situation as “the murky world of an adjunct professor.” Her last position was at Quinnipiac University where she taught freshman

chemistry. She liked her students, she liked teaching, but trying to teach a laboratory science course electronically through virtual labs during Covid was, as she describes it, “a nightmare.” Now retired, Kim is a golfer, and a grandmother with ambitions to bring music to another generation of her family. She has just bought a digital piano and invested in lessons for her six-year-old granddaughter. “I want her to come to concerts too, to know how people make music,” she says. b

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Dems Dominate Elections, Committees Analyze Results Continued from page 4 Mikolay said he wanted to be “crystal clear that we are not an offshoot” of the Democrats, and the Independent Party’s platform is one defined by candidates from both sides of the aisle who present an option for voters “that are looking for avenues that are beyond the two parties.” To ensure Republican victories in future elections, Donlan said it is important that committee members are visible at board meetings and demonstrate more interest in the issues. The committee has already considered reaching out to prospective candidates for the Board of Education. Donlan said there is “potential down the road” for the Republican committee. “I feel very positive about the future for the Republican Town Committee and the Town of Guilford in general,” he said. “I think we’re in a good place, and we’re heading in the right direction. I think it was a good learning [experience] for us, and I’m looking forward to future elections.”

Judge of the Probate Seth Klaskin (D) - 4,907 Tom Virgulto (R) - 2,310 b

Board of Selectmen Louis Federici (D) - 4,250 Sandra Rouff (D) - 4,467 Susan Renner (R) - 2,072 Carlyle Cicconne (R) - 1,802 Charles Havrda (I) - 1,513 Justin Paglino (I) - 294 b

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Help Warm the Children The Rotary Club of Madison and the Rotary Club of Guilford announce their program, Warm the Children, a joint initiative that seeks to provide new winter coats, hats, gloves, clothing, and footwear to local children who need them most. Now in its 22nd year, the program has been making a direct impact by working with local social service agencies to identify children in need, ensuring that help goes to the families who will benefit the most. Every dollar donated goes directly toward purchasing clothing. Volunteer shoppers from the clubs meet with families at a local store and personally help them select the warm clothing and footwear they need. To help support this charitable effort, donors can make contributions by check made payable to the Madison Rotary Foundation Warm The Children and send to P.O. Box 335, Madison CT 06443. Online donations are also welcome. For more information or to make an online donation, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com or madisonctrotary.com/page/warm-the-children.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Guilford and North Guilford District 20 of Connecticut (Area 11) of Alcoholics Anonymous has dozens of meetings throughout the week to help carry the message to people in recovery and those who may still be suffering from this disease. The meetings are held at various locations, as well as online. For more information and a list of meetings, email the public information officer at d20a11pi@gmail.com or visit https://d20a11.org.

Scholarships for Connecticut Women The Connecticut Federation of Women’s Clubs announces two scholarships for Connecticut women pursuing advanced courses of study at institutions of higher learning. Awards are granted on the basis of future promise, scholastic ability, and financial need. The Dorothy E. Schoelzel memorial scholarship has a maximum award of $2,000. Candidates must have completed three or more years of undergraduate work in an accredited institution with a 3.0 average or higher in the field of education. The Phipps scholarship has a maximum award of $1,000. Candidates must have completed two or more years of undergraduate work in an accredited institution with a 3.0 average or higher toward a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree. Completed applications, including general and personal information, a financial statement, instructor/employer references, and an official transcript of at least the most recent two years of undergraduate or graduate work, must be received by Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. To download an application form, visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org/ education. For more information, call Rose Lynch at 203-483-8395.

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Guilford Courier Valley Courier Thursday, November 13, 2025

Key Points to Remember When Togging Fishing report

Fall is digging in, and as tautog season moves along - past the time of the autumnal equinox, ending of Daylight Saving Time, and a renewed yearning of spiced pumpkin pie and apple cinnamon bread - our senses probe the new season. To a blackfish, things are different. Where we enlist our main senses - smell, touch, hearing, taste, sight - to perceive our surroundings, what a togger may not be aware of is that togs rely mostly on their ability to see. They have very keen eyesight, which can be considered their most sophisticated or important sensory organ for finding food. Their color vision is at least as good as a human’s, and large lenses enable them to maximize available light. Blackfish are opportunistic daytime sight feeders that primarily hunt in and around rocky areas, jetties, and wrecks. They use their vision to locate and pick prey, such as crabs, clams, and mussels, from bottom structure. For the most part, blackfish are inactive and dormant at night suggesting to fishers that these fish do not feed when visibility is low. Therefore, being aware of bottom structure color or prey that may either blend in or stand out during varying degrees of water clarity is important. Surprisingly for a bottom fish, they do not have a superior sense of smell. Studies have shown that visually feeding fish, like tautog, lose weight or grow poorly in lowlight conditions - e.g. under docks, landings, piers, and wharves. Their second, and perhaps most complex, sensory system is their lateral line. It consists of a series of fluid-filled canals with sophisticated sensory cells called neuromasts. It is extremely sensitive to low frequency vibrations, water movement, and changes in pressure caused by nearby objects, prey, or predators, like harbor seals. This crucial sense is important for feeding and sur-

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vival in such a complicated ecosystem. While blackfish have other well developed senses, their vision and lateral line system are generally considered the most advanced and critically sensory organs for hunting effectively and navigating their underwater habitat. Keeping this in the forefront when you are togging can only improve catches. A clue is that a lift in the fishing line as opposed to the normal tap or tug can indicate fish are sight feeding. Claws off, lines down, look natural! b

On The Water High pressure remained in control until a quick moving low moved through. Unsettled weather, consisting of high wind advisories, cold air temperatures, and more fall-like weather, blanketed the area before high pressure returned. A Canadian low brought through a cold front before high pressure pushed it aside. Daytime air temperatures were stuck in the 50s, climbing throughout the range to as high as 63 degrees, while pre-dawn temperatures had a low of 31 degrees to a high of 48 degrees. Skies were a mix of sun and clouds with a dash of rain, as sundrenched foliage continued to be blown around. Long Island Sound conditions caused gale warnings to be flown, as winds topped 50 knots, seas reached nine feet, and water temperatures logged 53 to 56 degrees before calm prevailed. The usual weather conditions that coincided with clocks being kicked back an hour materialized. Circulating north/northwest to south/southwest winds made for difficult togging whether aboard a vessel or being blasted with onshore salt spray. During those days, many blackfish that had previously been caught in

ditions. These were the depths that larger whitechins were hooked. Still, short fish were prevalent, and most togs caught were in the three to five-pound range with the outliers being shy of double-digits. In the end, it was the rough seas, churned up water, and drop in water temperatures (although still warm by all standards) that altered plans. Striped bass battled water conditions as much as fishers did, but as boat anglers took on deeper waters, catches of cow bass increased. Most caught took calorie-filled baits either whole, chunked, or live, while others feeding by rips and deep bottom structure favored diamond jigs, bucktails, and swimming plugs. There was a series of focused activity to be found in lower tidal rivers during periods of incoming tides and particularly during the full Super Moon phase. Schoolie stripers fought to take small topwater plugs, swimmers, and soft plastics. Action was steady, but in many cases, short-lived. The feeding spree was generated by hickory shad and peanut bunker. To top it off, stripers to 43” did take live eels and plugs in those same rivers but mostly by sluiceways and intercepting creeks as the tide ebbed. Toggers were dealt obstacles at almost every turn. Winds hit them from south, southwest, and the north which was not too bad when attempting to fish near shore. Farther out than that and without spotlock, holding on top of a productive spot was almost an exercise in futility. Deep depths (excess of 75 feet) increased the odds of hooking into a double-digit whitechin. Some of the shallower, near-shore boulder fields thinned out, as togs in the three to five-pound range migrated deeper. As calmer weather returned, what were the normal spot magnets livened up, but generally, there is a transi-

Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan

Focused on his goal of catching 500 trout in 2025, Chris Brockett of Clinton, and with plenty of fishing left in the year, topped his goal with N0. 501 when landing this tiger (inset) - a bit smaller compared to his 12pound, 25.5” rainbow caught earlier in the season. To date, 96% of all trout caught were released back into the wild. - the big one, too!

tional movement into deeper water underway. Tog jigs and rigs tipped with crab or crab parts have been top producers, backed up by clams. Action will continue through Friday, Nov. 28 (one day after Thanksgiving) - weather permitting. If fishers are looking for more slab porgies and black sea bass for the freezer, they should fish the deep reefs and rock piles of the Sound. Fishing with jigs and rigs using clams and squid is recommended to harvest the best catch of the tide.

Personal Bests (PBs) are still being caught when angling inland waters - a great time to be on a river, lake, or pond. It is even more rewarding when hooking into a PB as the sun drenches the fall foliage highlighting the golden dorsal fin of a largemouth or the rich colors of a yellow perch or sunfish. There is still a lot going on in the sweet water especially in the backcountry where native brook trout waters flow. Seeforellens, Atlantic See Key Points page 21

SPORTS • GUILFORD COURIER • NOVEMBER 13, 2025

Madison Hoop Dreams to Hold Black Friday Basketball Camp By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor

The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is one of the most popular basketball day camps offered by Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD). Players can burn off the extra calories consumed on Thanksgiving, and parents get to take advantage of the Black Friday shopping bargains for Christmas or just relax. With recreation and travel teams underway, players get a full day of instruction and competition to sharpen their skills. MHD draws from 15 towns which increases the level of competition and fun. If teammates register, MHD will try to keep them together. However, sometimes trades are necessary to keep the games competitive. Players in grades 3 through 8 enjoy playing games for most of the day. One highlight will be the guest speaker, and the cost is $60 for the

six-hour camp. The coaches from their summer camps are home for Thanksgiving, so the athletes will have an excellent staff led by coaches Bobby Moore and Tyler Boris. MHD will have a concession stand with drinks, snacks, and pizza from Grand Apizza ($2.50/slice) for lunch. However, players are also welcome to bring those items from home. Parents are encouraged to share this information with friends and to invite teammates to join their kids. It should be a great day of basketball and a chance for players to develop their confidence and enhance their love of the sport. At the Polson Middle School gym in Madison, the capacity is 120 players. Please call or text Coach Bill Barker at 203-494-6905 with any questions, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com.

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Captain Alex Tafro threw for 108 yards and one touchdown in Guilford football's 15-13 win vs. Amity on Nov. 7.

Guilford Football Earns Tight Win on the Road 95 rushing yards, and Tyler Amasino recorded 73 receiving yards and caught a Photo courtesy of touchdown pass. Shane Connelly had 35 Captain Morgan receiving yards and 20 rushing yards. On the defensive side of the ball, Aidan Con- Avid duck hunter and fisherman, Rick Slattery of Burlington bagged this colorful, most nelly recorded eight total tackles, and unusual American black duck and mallard hybrid to top off a memorable day of bird huntAmasino had seven. ing. Let’s see what Slattery has in his sights for this upcoming season!

By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor

The Guilford football team traveled to Amity on Nov. 7 and won 15-13. Alex Tafro threw for 108 yards and one touchdown. Aiden Ruotolo led the ground game with

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Girls’ Swimming and Diving

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Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class L State Friday, Nov. 14: vs. Lyman Hall at 7 p.m. Tournament Finals

salmon, and brook trout, as well as a series of other trout species, continue to be stocked as rainfall increased water levels, and flows have given fall fishing another shot in the arm. Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025

licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated fall hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better. Tight Lines, Captain Morgan captainmorganusa@hotmail.com captainmorgan-fish.blogspot.com X (formerly twitter) @captmorgan_usa

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Position Summary: We are seeking a curious and motivated reporter who will be responsible for covering a wide range of news from assigned towns within Shore Publishing. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Familiarity with the latest multimedia reporting skills, including audio and video interviewing. Excellent editing, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build and deliver publications. Ability to meet deadlines and work well with others. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with text management and desktop publishing software. Proficient computer and software skills (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Sheets, Teams, PresTeligence – Content Management Software.). Highly motivated, self-starting individual with initiative and drive to succeed. Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work weekends, night and irregular hours are required. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related field required. Two years of reporting experience preferred. Bilingual candidate preferred but not required. Physical Requirements: Must possess a valid state driver’s license, safe and reliable transportation, including maintaining registration and insurance. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone. Must be able to traverse various terrains, on foot and in a motor vehicle, to cover stories and conduct interviews. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Ability to cover events as required. Ability to work remotely. Anyone interested in applying should submit their resume to r.magyar@theday.com.

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The Guilford boys' hockey team is holding a fundraiser using custom Grizzlies wrapping paper for the holiday season.

Guilford Boys’ Hockey to Hold Wrapping Paper Fundraiser By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor

The Guilford boys’ hockey team is holding a fundraiser this holiday season to raise money for the upcoming winter season. People can support the team by purchasing rolls of custom Grizzlies wrapping paper for their holiday gifts. The roll width is 29 inches, and the length is 10 feet five inches (extra long). The paper type is 50-

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pound gloss. Shipping of the wrapping paper is not available, but it can be picked up from a player/family, at an upcoming home game, or at Ivory & Blush Bridal (1310 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437). Pickup at the store is on Tuesdays and Fridays between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The cost is $19 per roll, and rolls will be ready for pickup by Monday, Nov. 17. A portion of the revenue from every roll sold will help support the boys’ hockey team.

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All Things Killingworth Holds Picnic, Raises $9K Press Release from All Things Killingworth

The All Things Killingworth town picnic once again brought the community together for a day of hometown fun, food, and generosity—raising an impressive $9,000 to support two local causes. Proceeds were split evenly between Deer Lake Outdoor Center and the Kelly Allard Leach Foundation for Children with Spinal Injuries, with each organization receiving $4,500. The donation to Deer Lake Outdoor Center will fund 11 weeks of summer camp scholarships, giving local children the chance to experience the adventure and connection that come from spending time outdoors. The Kelly Allard Leach Foundation will use its funds to continue supporting families navigating the challenges of childhood spinal injuries, carrying on its mission of compassion and resilience. “For us, hosting the picnic is about gratitude and giving back to a community that has been so supportive,” said Jenn Carroll, director of Deer Lake Outdoor Center. “By creating a space where local nonprofits and businesses can share their visions with a wider audience, we continue to fuel a culture of collaboration and remember we rise by lifting up others.” The 2025 picnic drew record crowds, with over 100 volunteers helping the day flow seamlessly. Guests enjoyed a full lineup of entertainment, including a Cowboy Valley tribute, the lively Sanderson Sisters Show from the movie Hocus Pocus, the Bubble Truck, and performances by School of Rock, Madison; PitchDrop; and the John Spignesi Band. Friendly competition filled the afternoon with a lip sync contest and cornhole tournament, while one of the most memorable moments came when A Place Called Hope released two rehabilitated red-tailed hawks back into the wild. “What makes the picnic so special is that it’s about more than

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Amanda Brackett, president of Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO), presents a check to Jenn Carroll, director of Deer Lake Outdoor Center.

KWO President Amanda Brackett presents a check to Jonathan Leach and Sandy Allard for the Kelly Allard Leach Foundation for Children with Spinal Injuries.

Photo courtesy of Killingworth Women's Organization

Volunteers Lyla Ford and Brighton Ford with the Sanderson Sisters from the movie Hocus Pocus.

one day—it’s about what we can do together as a community to highlight and celebrate our volunteers and nonprofits in town,” said Janet Colandrea, one of the event organizers. “These proceeds will help kids discover the magic of camp and bring comfort to families who need it most. That’s what community looks like.” Local flavors were in full force with food from Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck, The Greenery, James Madison House, Sweet Emilia Ice Cream, and Cafe Laurel, and dozens of local artisans and nonprofits rounded out the day with shopping and community engagement. The event was made possible through the generous support of diamond and platinum sponsors, including Barrelhouse (diamond sponsor), School of Rock Madison, WJ Financial Advisors LLC, CleanStar Restoration, and Schumack Engineered Construction, and the event organizers, the Killingworth Women’s Organization, and Deer Lake Outdoor Center.

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Ivoryton Playhouse Celebrates the Holidays Press Release from Ivoryton Playhouse

Halloween has barely left the building but the holidays are right around the corner! Ivoryton Playhouse will be celebrating with a down-home, locally grown production, Playhouse Holiday Jamboree. Inspired by classic radio shows and old time musical revues, Jamboree is a cozy evening of songs, stories, laughter, and joy. This holiday extravaganza is filled with festive tunes and heartwarming tales delivered by multitalented actor musicians. From foot-stomping fiddle breaks to gorgeous vocal harmonies, these incredible performers bring fresh life to beloved old favorites like O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland, and Let it Snow as well as a few beautiful contemporary pieces. And between the songs, you’ll hear folk tales, traditions, recipes, family stories, and more—some funny, some tender, all steeped in the magic of the season. Playhouse Holiday Jamboree was created by Ivoryton Playhouse Executive Producer Ben Hope and Development Associate Katie Barton. This talented husband-andwife team are also co-directing the production. Music is directed by Hope and the set design is by Glenn Bassett. Costumes are by Elizabeth Saylor, lighting and projections are by Jessica Drayton, and sound design is by Jonathan White. Props are by Kat Schorn. Jim Clark is production stage manager. “We wanted to create something heartwarming and joyful; something that feels timeless like the great hits of the Christmas catalog”, says Hope. Barton agrees, adding, “Jamboree is really our wish list come to life: a dream cast of performers, our favorite holiday music, a few folk tales, and just the right mix of humor and heart. Now all it needs is a jolly audience to make it shimmer!” The Playhouse is thrilled to welcome back some audience favorites: Sam Sherwood and Margaret Dudasik (Million Dollar Quartet Christmas and Escape to Margaritaville among others), Morgan Morse (Ring of Fire, Lost Highway, and others), as well as Elizabeth Nestlerode, Macy Robinson, and Larry Tobias. Now closing its 95th season, Ivoryton Playhouse continues its legacy of bringing the best professional performers and productions to the heart of the Connecticut shoreline. Playhouse Holiday Jamboree celebrates that legacy with an abundance of joy and gratitude for the community, and the beautiful village which will be decorated for the holidays with thousands of colored lights. It will be spectacular! The production runs from Thursday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Dec. 21, with the following showtimes: Wednesdays 2 p.m., Thursdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays 2 p.m. There will be no performances on Wednesday, Nov. 26; Thursday, Nov. 27; or Friday, Nov. 28. In addition, there will not be any performance on Saturday, Dec. 6, as Ivoryton celebrates the lighting of the Christmas Tree with Ivoryton Illuminations. For more information or tickets, call the box office at 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org. Photo courtesy of Ben Hope

Sam Sherwood, Margaret Dudasik, Larry Tobias, Elizabeth Nestlerode, Morgan Morse, and Macy Robinson

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Calendar for the Week of November 13, 2025

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THURSDAY, NOV. 13 Great Decisions: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: AI and American National Security. Third of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. Red Cross Blood Drive: 12:45 to 6:15 p.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For

info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

time Cakes. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Red Cross Blood Drive: 1 to 6 p.m. First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

An Evening with Poets Sharon Austin Bloom and John Muro: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. An open mic precedes the poetry reading. Part of the Guilford Poets Guild Poetry series. Free and open to all. 50 and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibil- For info or to register, call the 203-453-8282 or visit guility: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. fordfreelibrary.org. Hosted by The Guilford Foundation in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Features food, performance, and story- The Geologic History of Stony Creek Granite and the telling. Tickets: $150. For info, call 203-640-4049 or visit Connecticut Shoreline: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace guilfordfoundation.org. Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Presented by Jay Ague, the Henry Barnard Davis Memorial Kindness Rocks: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, professor of earth and planetary sciences at Yale Univer3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K through grade sity and curator-in-charge of minerology and meteoritics 5. In celebration of World Kindness Day. Free. For info or at Yale Peabody Museum. Free. Part of a series of events to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranmarking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, ford.librarycalendar.com. Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit Author Event: Dorie Greenspan: 6 p.m. The Country wwml.org/events. School, 341 Opening Hill Rd., Madison. Book: Dorie’s AnySee page 26

The Season Brings Christmas Classics and Other Attractions Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist

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An Ibsen Classic: James Bundy, artistic director of Yale Rep (and dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale) is directing his last production at Yale; he will leave in June. He has chosen the Ibsen classic, Hedda Gabler, a play about a woman trapped by societal expectations and outdated ideas. It runs from Friday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Dec. 20. Bundy describes it, and I agree, as “a play of extraordinary nuance and psychological sophistication.” Tickets are available at YaleRep.org. Holiday Theater Begins: Ivoryton Playhouse is kicking off the holiday season early with Playhouse Holiday Jamboree. The show opens Thursday, Nov. 20, and will run through Sunday, Dec. 21. (Goodspeed just began performances of its holiday show.) The original show is inspired by both classic radio shows and

old-time musical revues. It will feature songs, stories, folk tales, and even recipes. Songs will include many holiday favorites—both popular songs and carols. For tickets, visit IvorytonPlayhouse.org Added Performances: Goodspeed has added performances for White Christmas, which just began performances. Both matinee and evening performances have been added through Wednesday, Dec. 31. The tickets are bound to be snapped up. Contact Goodspeed.org. Shakespeare with Music: Tony winner Shaina Taub (for the score of Suffs) has adapted, with Laurie Woolery, the Shakespearean comedy, As You Like It, and added a folk-pop score. A typical Shakespeare comedy, it tells the story of, as the press material states, faithful friends, feuding families, and lovers in disguise. It runs through Saturday, Nov. 22,

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at the Connecticut Repertory Theater on the UConn campus in Storrs. Tickets are available at ConnecticutRep.UConn.edu. Russian Play at Yale: Utopia by modern Russian playwright Mikhail Durnekov is at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. It runs Saturday, Nov. 15, through Friday, Nov. 21, at the Iseman Theater, 1156 Chapel Street, New Haven. The play is set in the early days of postSoviet Russia, where a barman tries to reopen his beloved bar, Utopia. For tickets, call 203-432-1234 or visit drama.yale.edu/ productions. No Broadway Strike: If you have tickets for a Broadway show, relax—the threat of strikes by Actor’s Equity and the Musicians Union is no longer. Actor’s Equity agreed to a new contract with the Broadway League, which has been ratified. The Musicians’ Union reached an agreement; union members are voting on the contract. Ragtime at Lincoln Center: Goodspeed’s production of this musical—one of my favorites—was terrific, but the new production at Lincoln Center in NYC is superb. Joshua Henry’s performance as Coalhouse Walker is great. But the same can be said for Cassie Levy as Mother and

Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh. In supporting roles, Nick Barrington (Houdini), Ben Levi Ross (Younger Brother), and Shana Taub (Emma Goldman) are outstanding. Add in a full orchestra (25+ pieces) and effective production values, direction, and choreography, and you have a production worth seeing. NYC Notes: Daniel Radcliffe will return to Broadway this spring in the solo piece, Every Brilliant Thing. The NY Theatre Workshop’s production of Tartuffe, Moliere’s biting satire about religious hypocrisy which stars Matthew Broderick has extended its run through Saturday, Jan. 24. A star-studded cast, including Ramin Karimloo, Erika Henningsen, Emily Skinner, Elizabeth Stanley, and Marc Kudisch, will perform a one-nightonly semi-staged production of the musical Jane Eyre on Feb. 15. Check with LinconCenter.org for more information. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

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Come for a Hike and Go for a Drive (A Food Drive) Press Release from the Branford Land Trust

Join the Branford Land Trust on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. for its annual November hike through the Van Wie Woods. Explore and enjoy the extensive trails of the 100-acre preserve—fields, woodlands, streams, and granite outcrops—donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. Hikers will gather afterwards at a local brewery for food, drinks, and conversation (venue to be announced). This year, the walk includes a holiday food drive to benefit the Branford Food Pantry. Bring a nonperishable and unexpired food donation to support of the pantry’s mission to provide groceries for families in need. For suggestions on needed food items, visit branfordfoodpantry.org/how-tohelp/shopping-list. Hikers meet by the trailhead near 100 Red Hill Road, off Leetes Island Road. From Exit 56 on I-95, head south on Leetes Island Road for 0.1 mile, and turn left (east) onto Red Hill Road. Park on the right side of the road or at the pull-off by the pond. The hike features two trail choices: a longer walk of approximately three miles

(moderate difficulty with some steep stretches, best suited to people feeling sure of foot) and a shorter walk of one to two miles. The event is free and open to the public; food and beverages are not included. The hike will last two to three hours. Families are welcome, but no dogs, please. Wear appropriate clothes and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Expect terrain with rocky stretches, and some declines and inclines. Muddy spots are possible if there has been rain. Bring water. Walking sticks are advised if balance on slopes may be uncertain. Severe weather cancels the event. For weather-related updates, visit www.face book.com/branfordlandtrustCT. The Branford Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, established in 1967 to protect Branford’s open space and natural resources. Run by volunteers and supported by member families and businesses, the Land Trust maintains more than 30 miles of hiking trails, and manages and protects over 1,000 acres in more than 130 parcels and holds conservation easements on another 400 acres in Branford. For more information, visit www.branfordlandtrust.org.

Continued from page 25 The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: The Berry Pickers: A Novel. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14 Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Holiday Trees Show and Auction Party: 5 to 7:30 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. The event kicks off bidding on any of 36 artfully decorated trees and wreaths. Winners will be notified on Sunday, Dec. 11. Proceeds benefit BACA’s community arts initiatives. For info, visit branfordarts.org/events. 11th Annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause: 6:30 to 11 p.m. WoodWinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. The “stars” are community leaders who have accepted the invitation to dance and compete for online votes/funds to help provide families with safe, affordable homes. Sponsored by Raise the Roof. Proceeds benefit the next Raise the Roof house for Habitat for Humanity. For info or to vote, visit raisetheroofct.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

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make a free Christmas ornament with Mrs. Claus. Lunch of soup and sandwich is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call the church at 203-239-0156.

Parents and/or guardians must be with their children. Bring a camera. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Hike on Westwoods Loop 8: Dinosaur Rock: 10 a.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road parking lot. Features a 2.5-mile introduction to the Loop Trail project, which is a collection of two- to three-mile Westwoods hikes that cover all 30 miles of trails in 15 Loops. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by Westwoods Trails Committee Chair Paul Proulx. Bring a GPS-equipped smartphone to download the Loop 8 map and follow the path. For info, call 203-6877756.

My Virus, My Professor: What Do Viruses Tell Us About Biology: 3 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Daniel DiMaio, a Waldemar Von Zedtwitz professor of genetics and professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry and of therapeutic radiology at Yale University. Sponsored by Tilde Café, an interactive platform to demystify science and make it more accessible to the community. For info or to register (required), email admin@tildecafe.org or visit tildecafe.org.

Get Grounded for the Holidays: EFT Tapping and Boundaries Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. EFT Tapping uses meridian points and fingertip tapping to restore balance. Presented by energy practitioner Jess Leone. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Open Dance Party: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Admission: $20, includes dinner, dancing, and a group dance lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. led by Karen Pfrommer. For info, contact 203-710-2805 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.

Fireside Chat with a Local Author: A.W. Di Marzio: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Books: The Corfinio Token: Journey of the Three, The 5 Tenets: Journey of the Four, and The Scarab Amulet: Journey of the Four. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 15 AND SUNDAY, NOV. 16

Annual Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Green and Pink Witches Story Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Edward Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven. Features handSmith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K crafted items, homemade baked goods, white elephant through grade 5. Features singing, dancing, and storyitems, a jewelry room, raffles, and more. Children can telling about the Emerald City. For children of all ages.

Shoreline Arts Trail 2025 Open Studios Weekend: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various studio locations in Branford, Guilford, and Madison. Features artists who open their studios where visitors can view paintings, ceramics, glassworks, jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery, textiles, collage, and more. For info, visit shorelineartstrail.org. See page 28

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Anne Coffey, Seasons End, collage

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Eileen Eder, The Round Table, oil

Shoreline ArtsTrail Holds Open Studios, Marks 25 Years Press Release from Shoreline Arts Trail

The Shoreline ArtsTrail’s 25th annual Open Studios Weekend happens at more than 30 studio locations in Branford, Guilford, and Madison. Set to take place Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the ArtsTrail is supported by 38 shoreline artists and 12 local business sponsors. This juried event gathers some of the finest award-winning artists on the shoreline whose work reflect mastery of methods and materials, originality of concept, and creativity with pieces handmade by the artist in his/her studio. The Shoreline ArtsTrail is a collaborative effort that includes hundreds of volunteer hours from member artists and the support of numerous community sponsors. During Open Studios Weekend, the colorful yellow “Open Studio” signs point guests to all of these artists and studios. The two-day event allows art lovers to meet artists, explore their workspaces, and purchase unique, handmade art, making it ideal for holiday shopping or home decor. Trail maps are available at libraries, town halls, and sponsor locations in Branford, Guilford and Madison. This year, the Shoreline ArtsTrail features Branford artists Terry Bogan (watercolor), Christine Chiocchio (painter

Janine Robertson, Infinite Blue, oil on aluminum

and photographer), Anne Coffey (collage), Jayne Crowley (glass), Martha Link Walsh (paper), Owen Luckey (fiber), Dennis Masback (painter), Linda McCarthy (painter), Molly McDonald (painter), Guilford artists Marjan Babaie Nasr (artist, painter and art teacher), Mike Bower (woodturner), Alice Chittenden (potter),

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Christine Drago (painter), Eileen Eder (painter), Laurie Flaherty (painter), David Frank (potter), Deborah Greco (painter), Jackie McGuire (jewelry & belt buckle designer), Christine Penry (hand papermaker), Steven Plaziak (painter), Eva Polizzi (fiber and ceramic artist), Susan Roberts (jewelry designer), Patricia Shoe-

maker (painter), Barbara Shulman (painter and jewelry designer), Sandee Spahr (sculptor and painter), Catherine Steinberg (painter), Jan Vanderburg (printmaker), and Madison artists Candace Bialczak (painter), Robert Dietz (painter), Hilary Griffin (painter), Anita Griffith (ceramic artist), Melissa Imossi (painter), Don Keene (painter), Lady MacCrady (painter), Robert Parrott (potter), Janine Robertson (painter), Nikki Travaglino (painter), and Alex Wetmore (mixed media/collage artist). “Shoreline ArtsTrail’s Open Studios Weekend is a rare chance to step into the creative world of local artists—and a perfect opportunity to discover meaningful, one-of-a-kind art that speaks from the heart,” says member artist Eileen Eder. The 2025 sponsors include Guilford Art Center, Lela & Matt’s Car Care Clinic, The Grey Goat Farmtique, Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, Realtor Irene Keene, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Joint Effort Exercise, Levlup Family Fitness, Fairworld Mortgage, Ferguson & McGuire Insurance, Tommy Sullivan’s Café, and Page Hardware & Appliance Co. For more information on the weekend, locations for a paper map, a printable map, and artist profiles, visit www.shoreline artstrail.org, instagram@shorelinearts trail, or the group’s Facebook page.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • GUILFORD COURIER • LIVING Continued from page 26 Concert by Dust Devil Heart: 2 to 3 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Part of the library's Sunday Concert series. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events. Piano Concert by Reed Tetzloff: 2 to 3:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org. Yale Concert Band Sunday Matinee Concert: 3 to 5 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Features a performance with Thomas C. Duffy, music director; guest artist Ole Akahoshi, Yale School of Music professor of cello; and guest conductor James Spinazzola, Cornell University director of winds. Free admission. For info, call 203-432-4111 or visit bands.yalecollege.yale.edu.

Concert by the Stony Creek Singers: 4 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Part of Phtoto courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy the Music for a Sunday Afternoon Concert series. Presented under the direction of From left to right, Yasmine Oumay as Matilda, Cast B; Kelsi Lewis as Bruce, Cast B; and composer/music director Frank Vasi. For Ronan Love as Miss Trunchbull, Cast A info, call 203-481-6952 or visit stonycreeksingers.org.

Matilda the Musical Comes to Clinton

Shoreline Village Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Shoreline Diner, 345 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranford libraries. Wacky Wildlife: Peacocks: 5:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 6 to 11. Participants learn about peacocks and make a peacock craft to take home. For info or to register, call 203315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Dutch Auction: 6:30 p.m. Stanley T. Williams Community Center, 1332 Middletown Ave., Northford. Features auction items, raffles, food, refreshments, and more. For info or to RSVP (by Friday, Nov. 14) email maryellen.nfwc@gmail.com.

Popcorn and PJs: Virtual Family Story Time: 7 p.m. Online event. Features Malik Champlain, author of Mason's Big Hair Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Adventure. Cost: $10 for the private link to Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., the event, $30 for the link plus a signed Guilford. Book: The Light Eaters: How the copy of the book, popcorn, crayons, and Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a sketch pad. Service fees apply. Presented New Understanding of Life by Zoë Schby Read to Grow in Branford. For info or to langer. Facilitated by Pamela Asmus, a for- register, call Read to Grow at 203-488mer educator at the University of New 6800 or visit readtogrow.org. Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Wesleyan University, and AI For Everyday Life: Custom GPTs: writer Joanna Baymiller. Sponsored by the 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Second in a four-part, hands-on workshop Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, series designed for working adults, small with an annual membership of $35. Cost: business owners, and anyone interested $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453in AI. Presented by GuilfordAI. No tech 8086 or visit ssill.org. background needed; laptops optional. For

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Press release from Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection

The Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection proudly presents Matilda the Musical Friday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m,; Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall auditorium, 54 East Main Street, Clinton. Full of mischief, magic, and the power of imagination, Roald Dahl’s classic novel is brilliantly brought to life by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The performances showcase the talents of two full casts and 100 young Shoreline performers at Shoreline Theater Academy. A must-see theatrical show, Matilda the Musical will leave the whole family singing and toe-tapping and the audiences cheering for more as everyone’s favorite little girl named Matilda proves even the smallest voice can make the biggest difference. Tickets can be purchased at ETIX. COM.Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $20 at the door. For more information, contact 860-2272363 or shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy. org.

ship of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Introduction to Buddhist Teachings and Meditation Practice: 10 a.m. Top left to right, Ronan Love as Miss Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, Trunchbull, Cast A; Lily Bertelli as Zinnia Wormwood, Cast A; and JJ Harder as Harry 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Sumi Kim, Buddhist chaplain at Yale University. Wormwood. Bottom left to right, Yasmine Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline InstiOumay as Matilda, Cast B; Kelsi Lewis as tute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to Bruce, Cast B. SSILL members, with an annual member-

info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

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Double Visions Showcases Double Artists Press Release from Brian McClear

Essex Art Association Galleries is hosting Double Visions through Sunday, Nov. 23, with an opening reception Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. The show brings together painters Brian McClear and Peter Christ, two artists who share a fascination for reimagining the familiar. Each offers a distinct lens on vintage Americana—McClear through evocative still-life pairings that find wit and symbolism in discarded objects, and Christ through luminous portrayals of the weathered signage and roadside icons that once defined midcentury America. Seen side by side, their works invite a second look at nostalgia itself—revealing how humor, memory, and quiet beauty can transform the ordinary into something enduring. Essex Art Association Galleries is located at 10 North Main Street with hours from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

Photo by Brian McClear

For Keeps by Brian McClear, 40 x 40 inches, oil on canvas

About the Artists Brian McClear is a Connecticut-based representational oil painter known for his ongoing series, “Discards & Discovery” and “Ink & Oil.” A signature member of the American Artists Professional League and the Salmagundi Club and an elected artist at the Lyme Art Association, he has had his work widely exhibited and collected throughout the United States. Peter Christ earned his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and his Master of Arts in painting from NYU. Influenced by Jerome Witkin and pop art painter Idelle Weber, Christ creates work that explores the faded imagery of iconic signs and landscapes across North America, with paintings held in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. For more information about the exhibit, contact Brian McClear at 959-777-1947 or McClearArt@ gmail.com, or visit essexart association.com. For more information about the artists, visit McClearart.com or PeterJacob Christ.com.

Photo by Brian McClear

Pressed Rose by Brian McClear , 30 x 30 inches, oil on canvas

Photo by Peter Christ

Perkins Rubber Stamps in New Haven, Connecticut, by Peter Christ, 48 x 48 inches, oil on canvas

Photo by Peter Christ

The Dive by Peter Christ 48 x 48 inches, oil on canvas

Elaine Sych, green holiday gnome

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Nicole Manzoni, Forest Crown, acrylic on canvas

Diana Eastwood, gold and white snowflake with white center paper ornament

Robert Thomas, Storm View, limited edition fine art photography

The Art of Dreaming Opens Nov. 21 at Spectrum Gallery With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming, an exhibit that explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on two 6-foot holiday trees.

Start the holidays right at an open gallery reception on Friday, Nov. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the open house weekend, Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. The Art of Dreaming runs through Jan. 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday to Satur-

day, from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. From Dec. 6 to Dec. 24, the gallery will be open Monday to Saturday, from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register for the holiday adult and children’s workshops, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shopping is available online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the U.S.

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mogren@branfordschools.org or Jennifer Ryan at jenryan@branfordschools.org.

dean of arts and humanities at Wesleyan University. Cosponsored by the Guilford Library, Shoreline Village CT (SVCT), and the Shoreline Opera Club. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Italy During World War II: Focus on the Holocaust: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Ira Kleinfeld, chair of the planning committee of University of New Haven's annual Holocaust remembrance event as professor emeritus. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 AND THURSDAY, NOV. 20 The White Rose: 7:30 p.m. Cathyann Roding Auditorium, Branford High School (BHS), 185 E. Main St. Features a play by Harry Allen and Craig Christie based on the true story of The White Rose, a group of students in Munich in 1943 who tried to nonviolently raise public awareness of the evils of Hitler and the Third Reich. Presented by the BHS Drama Club. No performance on Friday. A final performance takes place Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets: $5, available at the door. For info, email Maria Ogren at

THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Great Decisions: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: American Policy in the Middle East. Last of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. Book Club: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: The Book of Lost Names: A Novel by Kristin Harmel. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Read Between the Vines Book Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Rose Vineyards and Winery, 2 Valley Rd., North Branford. Book: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies of the book are available at the Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford, or the Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 21 or older. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Author Event: Connor Williams: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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