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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 46
Clinton Dems Win Big; Candidates Look Ahead By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
On a windy but warm Election Day, Clinton Democrats had a huge night top to bottom. Most notably, voters overwhelmingly reelected Democrats Carrie Allen and Chris Passante to the Town Council along with Republican Jeremiah Dunn.
At the polls, voters were asked at the top of the ticket to choose between the four endorsed candidates for the three open Town Council seats. Allen won 2,144 votes, Passante had 2,222, and Dunn wound up with 1,834. Republican incumbent Mike Shove was the odd man out and won 1,653 votes. The win by both Democrats keeps the
council a Democratic majority, and all those elected will serve a four-year term. They will join Republicans Chris Aniskovich and Dennis Donnovan as well as Democrats Brian Roccapriore and Hank Teskey on the Town Council for at least the next two years. See Clinton page 7
Kim Gallagher is a talented musician in the shoreline area who plays in several different bands..............2
Jangling Jewelry Robin Engelmann, left, along with Dawn Root, center, look over jewelry presented by Martin Seidel, right, from Albuquerque, N.M., on Nov. 8 at Maximus Home in Old Saybrook. The jewelry showing featured the work of six Native American artists and included varieties of turquoise and other semi-precious stones.
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Kim Gallagher: The Sound of Music By Rita Christopher Harbor News Senior Correspndent
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 Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook on Wednesday, Dec. 17, a special performance to culminate its 50th anniversary. The band was
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of the Week 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 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
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • HARBOR NEWS • COMMUNITY NEWS
Westbrook Democrats Win Contested Races; Full Results Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook’s Hometown Newspaper Founded in 1998 Published by Shore Publishing, LLC ©2025 All Rights Reserved ISSN www.zip06.com • 203-245-1877
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On Election Day Nov. 4, Westbrook voters made their voices heard at the polls. Not much will change at the top of the ballot, but Democrats won both of the contested races in town amid unusually high turnout. It’s not uncommon for Westbrook municipal elections to have only a handful of contested races on the ballot. What is unusual, this time around, is that Democratic candidates won those contested. This year only the Library Board of Trustees and the Board of Education were contested races. In the Board of Education race, Democrats Mark Fabrizi (1,142 votes) and Paula Fitzgerald 1,191 (votes) beat Republicans Justin Donarum (959 votes) and Christine Kuehlewind (951 votes). Donarum will still be seated. Meanwhile in the Library Board of Trustees race, Democrats took two of the three seats with Kate Zapadka (1,136 votes) and Elizabeth Fabrizi (1,178 votes) beating Republicans Megan Ruppenicker (1,088 votes) and Nilani Shankar (988 votes). Ruppenicker will still be seated. Town leadership however, will not change. Republican First Selectman John Hall III ran unopposed and was reelected to his third term, along with Selectmen Joseph Campbell (R) and Chet Bialicki (D).
at the federal government, Gentile said the local candidates worked hard during their campaign. “We knocked on a ton of doors and energized a lot of Democrats and I think made them aware of the importance of local elections. Since 2015 or so we’ve been working on building up the DTC and we’re energized already for next year,” Gentile said. Westbrook Republican Town Committee Chairman Harry Ruppenicker also spoke with the Harbor News after the election, and he agreed that national political issues affected the local races. “I think you saw nationwide and statewide Democrats were motivated to get out and vote,” Ruppenicker said. As evidence, Ruppenicker pointed out that stats show a normal amount of Westbrook Republicans turned out to vote, but vastly more Democrats cast ballots than typically vote in a municipal election. Ruppenicker said that while the story of 2025 might be national issues affecting local elections, it was too soon to tell if that trend will continue in the future. “Every year is different, and you deal with different issues. There’s no way of knowing what that will be next year,” Ruppenicker said. Below is a full list of preliminary results from election night. Bold denotes winners in a contested race; otherwise all candidates will be seated.
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Officials Weigh In While presidential elections see high turnouts, municipal elections don’t usually get a turnout above 30-34%. According to state statistics, Westbrook this year saw a turnout of 2,181 voters – around 44.5%. In the 2023 municipal elections, turnout was 1,666 voters, or 33.8%. Town Clerk Joan Angelini said she doesn’t ever recall seeing a turnout that high in Westbrook for a municipal election. “It is usually the state and federal that bring more voter turnout,” she said. Vince Gentile, the chairman of the Westbrook Democratic Town Committee said he was very happy with the results. “Obviously it worked out great for us. A Democrat hasn’t won a competitive race in Westbrook in a long time, and our hard work paid off,” Gentile said. Gentile attributed the high voter turnout and part of the success of the Democratic candidates in Westbrook to voter displeasure with decisions being made at the national level by the Trump administration, specifically the cuts to SNAP benefits. Even with the possible boost from anger
First Selectman John Hall III (R): 1,419 b
Board of Selectmen Joseph Campbell (R): 1,110 Chet Bialicki (D): 1,020 b
Board of Education Justin Donarum (R): 959 Christine Kuehlewind (R): 951 Mark Fabrizi (D): 1,142 Paula Fitzgerald (D): 1,191 b
Library Board of Trustees Megan Ruppenicker (R): 1,088 Nilani Shankar (R): 988 Kate Zapadka (D): 1,136 Elizabeth Fabrizi (D): 1,178 b
Board of Finance James Dahl (R): 1,156 Kristen Meyer (D): 1,183 b
Planning Commission Daniel Cyr (R): 1,165 Marilyn Ozols (D): 1,175 See Westbrook page 5
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Judy Mateer Westbrook Judy Ann (Alise) Mateer, 82, of Westbrook, died peacefully Oct. 31, 2025 in Old Saybrook. Born in Hallstead, Penn., she was the only daughter of the late John and Helen (Chamberlin) Alise. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Mateer; and brother, John Alise. She will be buried in Verbank, N.Y. Judy received her bachelor's and master's in teaching for high school home economics after graduating from State University College at Buffalo. A devoted wife and mother, she moved to New Milford in 1972 with her husband and daughter, Allison.
She enjoyed using her well-known culinary skills when family and friends would come to visit. Her passion for cooking came from her grandfather Carmine Alisi, who used to call her up to share his pasta fagioli. Alongside cooking, Judy enjoyed sewing and knitting, crafting many quilts and Afghans. She also spent many hours researching her family history which went along with her love of watching mystery shows. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Craig Strzelecki, of Westbrook, her grandson Cole Strzelecki, of Westbrook; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association. See Obituaries page 11
Westbrook Democrats Win Contested Races; Full Results Continued from page 4
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Town Treasurer Jane Spanilo Butterworth (R): 1,434
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Zoning Commission Ryan Engels (D) 1,372 Vince Gentile (D) 1,284 b
Zoning Board of Appeals Bonnie Hall (R) 1,366 Vincent Neri (R) 1,314
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Tax Collector Kimberly Bratz (R): 1,441 b
Board of Assessment Appeals Kevin Sarr (D): 1,357
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Town Clerk Joan Angelini (D): 1,478
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • HARBOR NEWS • COMMUNITY NEWS
Old Saybrook Dems Win Big; Fortuna Reelected to Top Post By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
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On a sunny but windy Election Day, Old Saybrook Democrats had a big night as a likely record-setting number of voters overwhelmingly cast ballots for Democratic candidates over their Republican counterparts. At the top of the ballot there was little drama. Republican First Selectmen Carl Fortuna ran unopposed for an eighth term and received 2,665 votes. The two other selectmen also ran unopposed, with Republican Scott Giegerich getting 1,885 votes and Democrat Jane Wisalowski getting 2,172 votes. While the top race wasn’t contested, several races down the ballot were, and the Democratic candidates comfortably won the most votes in almost every race, most notably taking a majority on the board of education for the first time in 30 years and a new majority on the planning commission. The only contested race won by a Republican was the election for tax collector, which was won by Erin Colwell (2,111 votes) over petitioning candidate Joan Strickland (1,018 votes). Old Saybrook Democratic Town Committee Chairperson Deborah Shah called the results “a tremendous blue wave.” “We’re thrilled. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome,” she added. Shah said she attributed the wins for the Democrats to “two and half things.” First and foremost, Shah said Old Saybrook Democrats were motivated to turn out due to a deep displeasure with the decisions being made at the national level by the Trump Administration, which followed a trend that played out nationwide on Election Day. However, Shah said she believes it was more than just the national environment that contributed to the big night for local Democrats. “The second thing is that over the last four years we’ve increasingly done new things to drive turnout.” Shah said over last four years the DTC has moved away from traditional campaigning with simple lawn signs and group waving sessions to more modern strategies such as using social media and promoting early voting, plus old-fashioned door-knocking. “We have an organized and modern campaign strategy,” Shah said. As for the last aspect that Shah said played a role in the wins, she highlighted the candidates themselves.
“We had won a few boards in the last two elections. This year we leaned heavily into specifying what we would do if we had the majority on the boards and what we have done in cases where we were the majority. We were able to run on our record more,” Shah observed. “I think we had terrific candidates with a lot of good backgrounds and several younger candidates too,” she added. Republican Town Committee Chairman Mark Caldarella concurred with the assessment that national issues affected the Old Saybrook races. “Obviously I’m disappointed. We had a historically high turnout number and still didn’t succeed. I think that obviously had a lot to do with people being upset at national issues.” Asked if there was anything at the local level that he felt that Republicans could have done differently, Caldarella said he didn’t think so. “I feel like we didn’t leave anything on the table and ran a first-rate campaign. We hit every benchmark we were looking for, knocked on well over 2,500 doors and made an equal if not a greater number of calls.” Reached for comment after the election, Fortuna highlighted the turnout numbers and said he was ready to work with all those elected. “Old Saybrook turned out in record numbers for a municipal election and, given that there was no particular flashpoint issue in town that was the centerpiece of either campaign, I am inclined to think that other factors contributed to the showing, similar to a statewide pattern eight years ago,” Fortuna said. “That being said, I will be working with everyone who was elected last night to do what is best for the citizens of Old Saybrook and look forward to the next two years.” According to state statistics, in the 2025 municipal elections 4,171 people cast a vote, a turnout of about 46.9%. Multiple town officials besides Fortuna said they suspected that was a record turnout for Old Saybrook in a municipal election, though an exact determination could not be verified by press time. In 2023 the turnout was 3,483 , about 40.3%. Below is a list of preliminary results. Bold denotes winners in contested races, otherwise all candidates listed won. b
First Selectman Carl Fortuna (R): 2,665 See Old Saybrook page 12
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Clinton Dems Win Big; Candidates Look Ahead Continued from page 1 b
The Candidates Weigh in In the race for the Town Council, Allen, Passante and Shove were incumbents on the council while Dunn was a member of the police commission. Allen has served as the chairperson for the last two years. Reached for comment on election night, Allen was succinct in her thoughts. “I’m thankful for the people’s support, I’m pleased, and I will miss working with Mike,” Allen said. Passante shared Allen’s sentiments and said he was glad the campaign season was over. “It was a hard-fought campaign, and I want to thank all the people who came out to vote. I think a lot of people were mobilized and a lot of people put in hard work behind the scenes. I look forward to serving another four years,” he said. For Dunn, the results were “bittersweet” as he was elected, but runningmate Shove was not.
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“I’m very happy and honored that 1,800 people came out and cast a vote for me. I’m sorry Mike didn’t get on too, but the people spoke and I respect their voice and the results.” Shove had been appointed to the council in early 2024 to fill a vacancy. When reached for comment after the election, Shove thanked his voters and wished the council members luck in the future. “While the results weren’t what I had hoped for personally, I’m proud of the campaign we ran and grateful for the support we received along the way. It’s been a privilege to serve the community, and I truly wish the newly elected council members all the best as they continue the important work ahead,” Shove said. Besides the Town Council, voters decided other important races down the ballot. Contested races in Clinton included the Police Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Board of Assessment Appeals races. As was the case in the Town Council See Clinton page 10
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • HARBOR NEWS • COMMUNITY NEWS
SEEC to Investigate Complaint In Clinton By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
Last month, the State Election Enforcement Commission voted to open an investigation into an alleged campaign violation by local Democrats in Clinton. The complaint was made by Robert Corson, the chairman of the Clinton Republican Town Committee. Minutes from a meeting on Oct. 15 show that the SEEC, the body responsible for investigating allegations of election interference in Connecticut, unanimously voted to open an investigation into Corson’s complaint. The decision does not mean the SEEC found the accused guilty, rather it means the commission agreed that if a violation is found it would fall under the SEEC’s purview to pass judgment on the complaint. The case will now be investigated and the findings will eventually be reported to the SEEC, who will determine if a violation occurred. b
The Complaint Corson’s complaint centers around Michael Rossi’s stint as the treasurer for the Democratic Town Committee from 2024 to late 2025. Under Connecticut law a candidate is prohibited from serving as their own campaign treasurer or deputy campaign treasurer. Exceptions can be made for a candidate who has filed a certification with the state that the candidate is financing their own campaign from their personal funds or if they are not receiving or expending more than $1,000 as part of the campaign. Rossi was one of five candidates for a seat on the planning and zoning commission in the 2025 municipal election. All candidates in the race were elected. The crux of the issue comes down to when Rossi resigned as treasurer. Paperwork on the SEEC’s website shows that Paul Gebauer, who is also the DTC’s chairman and was previously also the deputy treasurer, filed to take over as the treasurer on Oct. 7. However, both Rossi and Gebauer maintain that Rossi had stepped down from the treasurer position well before then. Rossi said he was nominated as a candidate at the DTC caucus on July 17. “At that time, I didn’t know I couldn’t continue as the treasurer. I learned of this from a call from the RTC chair on the following Monday or Tuesday and immediately called Paul and resigned as treasurer,” Rossi said.
Before he resigned, Rossi said he was both candidate and treasurer at the same time for only “several days” and he recorded just one transaction during that period. “During that time, I didn’t have any activity in terms of reporting although one $25 donation did come in from our website that I recorded.” Gebauer said he was the one that had done all required filings with the state since Rossi officially became a candidate. Gebauer said he had informed the state that he was now the treasurer for the DTC in the summer, but while filing more paperwork in October, he was told by a state official that the move hadn’t been authorized yet due to missing requirements, which Gebauer then fixed. Corson meanwhile said he had noticed that Rossi was still listed as a treasurer according to state records in the fall, even after he had informed Rossi that that was a violation, so he filed the complaint with the SEEC in October. After being informed of the SEEC complaint, Gebauer said he had no comment other than “We will let the process play out.” Rossi told the Harbor News that if the SEEC does find a violation, he alone will accept the blame. “If there is a penalty it is my fault. I should have known the rules. As soon as I found out, I got out.” This accusation is the third time in a 12month period that the SEEC has received a complaint about Clinton DTC members. Earlier in 2025 the SEEC handed down a written reprimand to town council member Brian Roccapriore (D) after former Democratic Registrar of Voters June Hansen filed a complaint with the SEEC after Election Day in 2024 that said Roccapriore had repeatedly entered a polling station to get updated vote totals in violation of a state election law. The consent order instructed him to comply with the state law in the future. In August, the SEEC voted not to investigate another complaint filed by Corson that alleged the DTC had not properly advertised its nominating caucus more than five days in advance in a local paper as required by law. Asked for comment on the three complaints in one year, Gebauer said he wasn’t concerned since all three complaints were over “minor” allegations. “The other two complaints were already concluded and, aside from a warning, there was no penalty in either case,” Gebauer said.
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Kim Gallagher: The Sound of Music Continued from page 2 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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Clinton Dems Win Big; Candidates Look Ahead Continued from page 7
the ballot in Clinton: President Donald Trump. Nationwide election results mostly showed increased voter turnout and results that favored Democratic candidates, a fact Gebauer attributed to voters’ disagreement and anger with decisions being made at the federal level. “That’s a big part of it. I thought it would be a heavy D turnout year due to that and I thought we would win,” Gebauer said. However, Gebauer added that he thought it was wrong to completely dismiss local issues as a reason for the results in Clinton. “We have a really hard working DTC, and we had really solid candidates, including eight out of our 14 candidates being women, which was great to see,” Gebauer said. “People I think mostly want to keep the continuity going that we have in town and there’s been a lot of great things happening around town recently that I think people do support.” Republican Town Committee Chairman Robert Corson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
race, the big night continued for the Democratic candidates as they all received the most votes in every single race. Every Democratic candidate got at least 2,066 votes while no Republican got more than 1,876 (Jeffrey Barske who ran unopposed for an alternate seat on the Board of Assessment Appeals). Despite being a reliably blue town when it comes to presidential elections, local elections in Clinton have been a bit more purple over the last decade. In 2015, Republicans won a majority of races led by Bruce Farmer beating fivetime incumbent First Selectman Willie Fritz to become Clinton’s first Republican first selectman in 25 years. Two years later, Democrats took back the majority in town as Democrat Christine Goupil beat Republican Kirk Carr to become first selectman. Republicans rebounded in 2019 when they took the majority on the newly formed Town Council in that election. Republicans retained control of the council in the 2021 municipal election. However, in 2023 Clinton Democrats won back a majority on the b council and were also victorious in a Turnout The turnout for the 2025 election was majority of down ballot races that year. Paul Gebauer, chairman of the Clinton higher than normal for a municipal elecDemocratic Town Committee, attributed a tion, but exactly how much is unclear. The results published on Clinton’s weblarge portion of the Democrats’ success in 2025 to someone who wasn’t actually on site state that 3,765 ballots were cast – a
turnout rate of about 36%. The Connecticut Secretary of the State’s website, though, shows 4,979 people voted in Clinton, with a turnout rate of about 47%. The state’s website has the same individual candidate vote totals as submitted by Clinton officials. One poll worker said the discrepancy in total voter turnout was likely an error with the state’s site. For contrast, in the 2023 municipal election 3,289 people cast a vote, a turnout of about 33%. Below is a list of preliminary results from election night. Italics denotes winners in a contested seat, otherwise each candidate will be seated. Mike Shove (R) 1,653 Jeremiah Dunn (R) 1,834 Carrie Allen (D) 2,144 Chris Passante (D) 2,222 b
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Board of Assessment Appeals Full Seat Gail Henrick (R) 1,534 James Segaloff (D) 2,066 b
Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate Seat Jeffrey Barske (R) 1,876 b
Board of Education Lawrence Pilcher (R) 1,688 Matt Guarnieri (R) 1,657 Erica Gelven (D) 2,246 Jason Feeney (D) 2,168 b
Planning and Zoning Commission Full Seat Mike Florio (R) 1,734 Walter Beau Clark (R) 1,671 Cinzia Lettieri (D) 2,248 Ellen Dahlgren (D) 2,222 Michael Rossi (D) 2,234
Robert Corson (R) 1,629 Robert Voss (R) 1,722 Marc Gelven (D) 2,121 Lauren DeLoreto (D) 2,179 b
Zoning Board of Appeals Full Seat Joe Alves (R) 1,609 Wayne Buchanan (R) 1,588 Laurie Jaffe (D) 2,106 Terri O’Rourke (D) 2,153
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Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate Seat Andrew Randi (R) 1,510 Susan Marcus (D) 2,086
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TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote at town meetings of the Town of Old Saybrook will be held at the Old Saybrook Middle School Auditorium, 60 Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the following purposes:
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Checks should be made payable to the WPCA. Credit cards and electronic payments can now be accepted at the Tax Collector’s Office. Transaction Fees will be applied as follows:
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If you did not receive a Benefit Assessment bill please contact the WPCA at (860) 395-2876.
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November 2025 installment payments will be processed by the Tax Collector, Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and through the lunch hour, with the exception of weekends and holidays. Note: Please consider payment by mail as parking is limited. Should you wish a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
Credit Card Fee = 2.5% of Total Payment added to the bill ($2.00 minimum) Debit Card Fee (Visa or Mastercard) = $3.95 Flat Fee added Personal Checks = No Fee
John Whittel (R)1,740 Bruce King (D) 2,182
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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY NOTICE OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENT NOVEMBER 2025 PAYMENT DUE The Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) has sent out the Benefit Assessment installment bills for upgraded properties in the Wastewater Management District. The first installment is due and payable on November 1, 2025. If payment is not received on or before December 5, 2025, the benefit assessment becomes delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 18% per annum, 1½% per month from the due date for each month or fraction thereof. Interest will be taken from payments received or postmarked as of December 6, 2025. Mail with a postmark (U.S.P.S. postmark only) on or before December 5, 2025 will be considered a timely payment.
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To appropriate $1,866,004 from the Fire Department Apparatus Fund (3351) for the purpose of financing a Pierce Enforcer Aerial Fire Truck. To appropriate $12,000 from the capital non-recurring fund 3350 for the purpose of hiring a consultant to update the town’s Affordable Housing Plan. To receive and act upon the reports of the town officials as printed in the Annual Town Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Carl P. Fortuna, Jr., First Selectman Scott M. Giegerich, Selectman Matthew Pugliese, Selectman
Failure to receive a Benefit Assessment bill does not invalidate the assessment or interest due. Thank you, Water Pollution Control Authority
Dated at Old Saybrook, Connecticut, this 28th day of October, 2025.
ATTEST: Sarah V. Becker, Town Clerk
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COMMUNITY NEWS • HARBOR NEWS • NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Obituaries Continued from page 5 Obituary
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Ruth Nuhn Old Saybrook Ruth Maynard Nuhn, Jan. 4, 1928 – Oct. 20, 2025, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was 97 years old. Born in Old Saybrook, Ruth grew up on the Maynard family farm. Her early years, spent tending to farm duties and caring for younger siblings, instilled in her a powerful work ethic, deep resilience, and unwavering integrity — qualities that remained with her throughout her life. Ruth dedicated her life to education, touching the lives of countless young people with her guidance, care, and commitment. She began her teaching career as an elementary school teacher and later served as a reading interventionist in the Old Saybrook school system. She went on to serve as the Reading Curriculum Coordinator and Administrator in the Clinton school system. She held a BA in Sociology and Art from Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia, a master’s in Education from Southern Connecticut State University, a Sixth Year degree in Reading Consultation, and a certificate in Intermediate Administration and Supervision. Ruth was a proud and active member of several professional organizations including Alpha Delta Kappa, the American Association of University Women, the International Reading Association, and the Connecticut Association of Reading Research. A gifted artist, Ruth expressed herself beautifully through charcoal, pencil,
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Old Saybrook Dems Win Big; Fortuna Reelected to Top Post Continued from page 6
Zoning Commission Gerri Lewis (R): 1,870 Derrik Kennedy (R): 2,007 Robin Kelly (D): 2,309
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Board of Selectmen Scott Giegerich (R): 1,885 Jane Wisialowski (D): 2,172
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Zoning Board of Appeals Laurie Deneen (R): 1,948 Kevin Danby (R): 2,017 Charles Gadon (R): 1,936 Andrew Morosky (D) 2,313
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Board of Education Kelley Kennedy (R): 1,944 Deborah Bole (R): 1,811 Joe Maselli (R): 1,956 Marijke Kehrhahn (D): 2,197 Jordan Schellens (D) 2,341 Eileen Baker (D): 2,382 Karen Brodeur (D): 2,573 b
Police Commission Mark Caldarella (R): 1,704 Mike Kapij (R) :1,683 Shawn Hatchel (R):1,653 Charles Gadon (R) 1,601 Alfred Wilcox (D): 2,221 Renee Shippee (D): 2,301 Jill Notar-Francesco (D): 2,137 Kristin Bonneau (D): 2,196
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Home for the Holidays: Sweet Treats For an appointment to meet these stunning beauties, apply online at Five-month-old Spreckles and Pickles www.forgottenfelinesct.org. were rescued along with their sibling, b Bubbles, on the property of a shoreline Holiday Wreath Sale Forgotten Felines will be holding the home. Without a mom around, the kittens were scavenging for food until a caring annual holiday wreath sale fundraiser at person started to feed them and a friend 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, on Satcalled Forgotten Felines to rescue these urday, Nov. 29, (one date only) from 11 babies. Spreckles is a beauty to behold. a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a selection of She is a stunning long-haired tabby with a wreaths, swags and more. For more infordistinct orange marking on her head. She mation, contact 860-669-1347 or loves to play with her siblings and be held fundraising@forgottenfelinesct.org. like a baby, and also enjoys being brushed b and cuddled. Pickles, a gray and white Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines Forgotten Felines holds an open house long-haired tabby, is a little more shy, but can be petted and loves to play. Are you every Saturday from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at the lucky person to welcome these bonded 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No siblings into your home for the holidays? appointment is necessary. Submitted by Carol Andrecs
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Tax Collector Erin Colwell (R): 2,111 Joan Strickland (P): 1,018 b
Board of Assessment Appeals Barbara Dennison (R): 1,858 James Wakim (R): 1,711 C. Marston (Marty) Ladd (D): 2,132 Andrew Morosky (D): 2,160
Parks and Recreation Commission (Voters chose three) Alejandro Bertran (R): 1,748 Theresa Watford (R): 2,065 Barbara Krucko (R): 2,026 Nancy Gatta (D): 2,442
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Board of Finance Greg Gernhardt (R): 1,930 James Wakim (R): 1,814 Paul Carver (R): 1,800 Steven J. Johnson (R): 1,945 Jeffrey R. Kotkin (D): 2,168 Mark Hand (D): 2,211 Susan Spence (D): 2.292 b b
Planning Commission Paula S. Kay (R): 1,877 Tina Rupp (D): 2,420 Erin Torneo (D): 2,298
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Harbor Management Commission David Cole (R): 2,101 Robert Soden (D): 2,472 b
Town Clerk Sarah Becker (R): 2,618
Town Treasurer Barbara Labriola (R): 2,532
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Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays Study Hall Auction and Services Study Hall continues its annual online auction through Sunday, Nov. 16. Located at the Glenwood Plaza, 153 Glenwood Road, Clinton, Study Hall was established by a teacher to help make tutoring affordable for all students. Prices for tutoring begin at $35 per hour, with some need-based financial assistance available. Study Hall also welcomes contributions as it relies on private donations for its operations. For more information or to take part in the auction, visit studyhalltutor.com.
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The Old Saybrook High School (OSHS) drama department presents Little Women on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at the OSHS auditorium, 1111 Boston Post Road. Tickets cost $10 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. Service frees apply. To purchase tickets, visit https://cur8.com and specify "Old Saybrook High School." For more information, contact 860-3953175 or nwillis@oldsaybrookschools.org.
The seminar for Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays takes place Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Christ Church café, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. The seminar offers practical, actionable strategies as well as encouragement, support, and valuable tools to help participants navigate the challenges of the season. Participants will view a video featuring advice from Christian counselors and people in grief who have faced the holidays after their loss. The participant guide costs $12 and can be purchase at the seminar. To register, visit GriefShare.org. For more information, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654.
Side Show: In Concert Brief Cameo Productions announces its 2026 production, Side Show: In Concert, to be held Friday, Jan. 16, and Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street. Sponsorship packages include reserved seated ticketing and other perks. General admission tickets cost $30, available for purchase beginning Sunday, Nov. 16. For more information or tickets, visit briefcameoproductions.com.
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Telehealth Services Available Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services, 322 Main Street, offers telehealth services. Behavioral health support, referrals, and resources are now available by phone. For more information or to sign up for these services, call Director Heather McNeil at 860-510-5042.
The Hart House Heritage Gardens Seeks Volunteers The Old Saybrook Historical Society gardeners welcome additional volunteers on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 350 Main Street, Old Saybrook. The gardeners maintain this spot in town and volunteers are welcome to join. For more information, call Linda Kinsella at 860399-6263.
Westbrook Garden Club Welcomes New Members The Westbrook Garden Club has an open membership policy which welcomes anyone in neighboring towns to become members. The club offers public projects that involve and support conservation, gardening, horticulture, landscaping, and more. For more information, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
Old Saybrook 2025 Holiday Giving Program The Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, with Old Saybrook Social Services and the Old Saybrook Department of Police Services, announces its 2025 holiday giving program for registration and donations. Toys for all ages, family games, winter clothes (hats, mittens, scarves, coats, socks, and gloves), hygiene products, art supplies, and sports equipment are welcome gift donations. New and unwrapped gift donations will be accepted on Monday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Police Department, 36 Lynde Street. Direct financial support to the programs is also welcome. Gift cards or checks made payable to Old Saybrook Holiday Giving Program will be accepted during the regular business hours at the Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services, 322 Main Street. For those eligible for assistance, contact Old Saybrook Social Services to register for the holiday program and other types of assistance. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 9. For more information, contact Susan Consoli, Social Services Department coordinator, at 860-395-3188 or Susan.Consoli@OldSaybrookCT.gov.
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Harbor News 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-
to adjust to changing conCAPTAIN MORGAN’S water ditions. These were the depths
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 under 10 feet moved into deeper
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 transitional movement into deeper
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!
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 salmon, and brook trout, as well See Key Points page 17
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Westbrook Produces Several All-Shoreline Athletes By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
Many fall athletes earned All-Shoreline honors for their standout performances on the field. For Westbrook, field hockey Head Coach Janet Dickey was named the
conference’s Coach of the Year. For boys’ soccer, Ethan Angelini was an Honorable Mention, and for girls’ soccer, Adriana Spash was named to the Second Team, and Natalie Palumbo was an Honorable Mention.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Harbor News
Lauren Abbott earned a spot on the All-Shoreline Conference First Team this fall for Morgan field hockey.
Several Morgan Athletes Named to All-Conference Team By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
Several Morgan athletes were named All-Conference for their efforts on the turf this fall. Owen Lombardi was named to the Second Team for his performance in the Shoreline Conference cross country championship meet. For volleyball, Emma Teuner was named to the Second Team, and Avery Vece was an Honorable Mention. The Morgan field hockey team had several All-Shoreline representatives, including Lauren Abbott, Molly O’Donnell, Whitney Treubig, and Julia Shove, who all earned spots on the First Team. Rayna Vanderwood and Hope Savage earned spots on the Second Team, and Lyla Striby
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was an Honorable Mention. For boys’ soccer, Jonathan Gutierrez was named First Team All-Conference and was the conference’s Player of the Year. Emiliano Miranda also earned First Team honors, as did Liam Totten. Totten was also the conference’s Goalie of the Year. Esteban Ramirez-Orozco also represented the Huskies on the First Team. James Guzman and Wilson Rivera were named to the Second Team, and Austin LaMonaca was an Honorable Mention. For Morgan girls’ soccer, Sadie Passante (Player of the Year) and Kate Gardner were named to the All-Shoreline Conference First Team. Riley Febbroriello was named to the Second Team, and Addison Reed was an Honorable Mention.
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Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Harbor News
Ethan Angelini was an Honorable Mention to the All-Shoreline Conference Team for his efforts with Westbrook boys' soccer this spring.
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.
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Morgan Girls’ Soccer Advances in State Tournament By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
As the No. 10 seed in the Class S State Tournament, Morgan girls’ soccer received a bye in the first round. In the second round on Nov. 4, the Huskies traveled to No. 7 St. Paul Catholic and won 5-2. Sadie Passante scored two goals, Mia Zhiminaicela scored two, and Bella Santello scored one. Passante also had two assists, and Riley Febbroriello played strong defense and had two assists. Saoirse O’Beirn had four saves in net, and Katrina Harris had four. Kate Gardner also played very strong in the midfield. In the quarterfinals on Nov. 7. the Huskies traveled to secondseeded Valley Regional and earned a 2-1 win, with a 4-2 victory in penalty kicks after two overtime periods. This was a huge win for Morgan, who was the 10 seed playing the twoseeded team on the road. Sadie Passante scored for the Huskies, with Katelyn Ramirez on the assist. O’Beirn had nine saves in goal, including a game-winning save. Cora Deming and Gardner played very strong at midfield, and Passante, Deming, Febbroriello, and Colby LeClaire all made The Morgan girls' soccer team won two hard-fought games last week to advance to the state tournament semifinals. their penalty kicks.
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Boys’ Soccer Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class S State Tournament Finals b
Field Hockey Saturday, Nov. 15: Class S State Tournament Finals at Wethersfield b
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Applications Welcome for Fine Art Students The Lyme Academy of Fine Art, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, announces it is accepting online applications to its Core Drawing and Painting Program or Core Sculpture Program. Students of all levels are encouraged to apply. The academy is primarily seeking students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the challenges of a rigorous program. The application deadlines are Sunday, March 1, 2026, for early decision and Monday, June 1, 2026, for regular decision. The notification dates are Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Students may enter the Core Programs during the fall trimester. For more information, visit lymeacademy.edu.
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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
Photo courtesy of Killingworth Women's Organization
Photo courtesy of Killingworth Women's Organization
Amanda Brackett, presidnet of Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO), presents a check to Jenn Carroll, director of Deer Lake Outdoor Center.
KWO President Amanda Bracket 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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THURSDAY, NOV. 13 Madison Chamber Team: Raise the Roof: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shoreline Habitat for Humanity/Raise the Roof new homesite, 24 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Madison. Volunteers help a local family by building a home at the site. No building experience necessary. An experienced construction team will train and work with volunteers. All tools are provided. Co-sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce and Shoreline Habitat for Humanity. For info or to volunteer, email Dawn Jackson at dawn@madisonct.com. 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. Next Wave: Young Professionals on the Shoreline Meet: Noon to 1 p.m. Via Zoom. Next Wave, the young professionals group for the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, is open to anyone in the chamber, ages 21 to 40ish. For info, visit goschamber.com. 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. 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. Classics Book Group: 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Book: Blindness by Jose Saramago. Moderated by Essex Library Executive Director Ann Thompson. For info or to register (required to receive the Zoom link), email athompson@essexlib.org or visit youressexlibrary.org/adultservices/book-groups.
50 and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibility: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. Hosted by The Guilford Foundation in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Features food, performance, and storytelling. Tickets: $150. For info, call 203-640-4049 or visit guilfordfoundation.org.
Slow Tech Parenting: 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Parents and guardians will learn how to build strong foundations before a child gets a cellphone. Covers digital guardrails to install early, popular apps children use, safer options for first devices, and more. Part of the Family Tech Roadmap series. Hosted by the Center for Online Safety. For info or to register (required), visit centerforonlinesafety.com/haddam.
Kindness Rocks: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K through grade 5. In celebration of World Kindness Day. Free. For info or The Geologic History of Stony Creek Granite and the to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranConnecticut Shoreline: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace ford.librarycalendar.com. Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Presented by Jay Ague, the Henry Barnard Davis Memorial Author Event: Dorie Greenspan: 6 p.m. The Country professor of earth and planetary sciences at Yale UniverSchool, 341 Opening Hill Rd., Madison. Book: Dorie’s Any- sity and curator-in-charge of minerology and meteoritics time Cakes. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Bosat Yale Peabody Museum. Free. Part of a series of events ton Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), marking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit Literature Seminar Series: The River by Flannery wwml.org/events. O’Connor: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Third in a three-part seminar series covering a deep dive into three The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories. Presented by Tom Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters: 7 p.m. Kelly, former English teacher at various local secondary Online event. Book: The Berry Pickers: A Novel. Hosted by schools. To obtain a copy of the short story, email Adult the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinLibrary Speakers Consortium. For info or to register hart@essexlib.org. For info or to register (required), call (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary. the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org. The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters: 7 p.m. Pajama Story Time: 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. Online event. Book: The Berry Pickers: A Novel. Hosted by 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworth- Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), library.org. call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib. Home Alone: 6 to 7 p.m. Clinton Town Hall Annex, 48 E. Main St. For students in grades 4 and 5 and their parents The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love or guardians. Co-presented by the Clinton Human SerAcross Time with Novelist Amanda Peters: 7 p.m. vices, the Clinton Police Department, and the Clinton Online event. Book: The Berry Pickers: A Novel. Hosted by Volunteer Fire Department. For info or to register, email the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with Shelby Mehmet at smehmet@clintonct.org. the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries. An Evening with Poets Sharon Austin Bloom and John Muro: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Concert by Moondance: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine HepSt. An open mic precedes the poetry reading. Part of the burn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For Guilford Poets Guild Poetry series. Free and open to all. info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. For info or to register, call the 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Cookbook Club: Japanese Food: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Second Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a potluck event with recipes prepared in personal kitchens. Bring your own serving utensils. Participants may eat at their discretion. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
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Social Services Help Day and Food Truck: 9 to 9:45 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook. Bring bags. For info, call the Old Saybrook Social Services at 860-395-3188.
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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 Writers Writing: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features an adult program that explores different genres of writing, starting with free writes, followed by revision assignments. Sharing work with others is open, though sharing is not mandatory. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Tween Time: Ultimate Pickle Taste Test: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 8 to 12. Participants sample a variety of pickles and pickle-flavored foods and rate them to crown the pickle champion. In celebration of National Pickle Day. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org. 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. Exploring Early Connecticut Mills: 6 to 7 pm. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a talk and slideshow presentation of Connecticut's early mills by Kelvin Cole. Co-sponsored by the Killingworth Historic Review Committee. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
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.
Photos courtesy of Branford Land Trust
FRIDAY, NOV. 14 THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 16
Little Women: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Old Saybrook High School (OSHS) auditorium, 1111 Boston Post Rd. Presented by the OSHS dRAMa Department. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Service frees apply. To purchase tickets, visit https://cur8.com and specify "Old Saybrook High Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in the Amazing School." For info, contact 860-395-3175 or nwillis@oldNatural Phenomenon: 7 p.m. North Madison Congrega- saybrookschools.org. tional Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Presented by birder and photographer Chris Wood. Part of the Madison Land Conservation Trust annual meeting. Open to the public. SATURDAY, NOV. 15 For info, visit madisonlandtrust.org/events. Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walk: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Open Mic with Terri Lachance: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Admission: $5 Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundaper person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is tion.org. not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necesOpening Night for White Christmas: 8 p.m. Goodspeed sary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. The show runs through Sunday, Dec. 28. Other showtimes available. For visit theaudubonshop.com/events. info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. Sustainable Essex Annual Holiday Toy Swap: 9 a.m. to Concert by Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experi- noon. Essex Elementary School, 108 Main St., Centerence: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, brook. Residents of all towns can drop off gently used or like-new toys, books, and games and then choose what 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860to take home. Residents are not required to bring some510-0453 or visit thekate.org. thing to take something. For children of all ages. For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com or visit sustainableessex.com. See page 27
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The Season Brings Christmas Classics and Other Attractions Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist
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
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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,
Continued from page 26 13th Annual Christmas Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 56 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook. Features crafts, white elephant items, a silent auction, food, and more. Proceeds benefit the church’s children ministries. For info, call 860-388-2398 or visit stpaul-elca.org. Annual Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Features handmade gifts and decorations, items from the Christmas-past department, German butter stollen and other specialty items, and hot dogs and homemade soups for lunch. A silent auction will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by The Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Guild. For info, call the church at 203-245-4145.
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.
contact the library at 860-767-1252 or staff@ivorytonlibrary.org.
trading cards, and more. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Second Annual Youth Holiday Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library grounds, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features youth vendors/sellers selling their crafts or excess toys, games, trading cards, and more. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Chess Workshop Series: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Third in a three-class series featuring immersive instruction with a chess coach. Open to children, teens, and adults. Funded by Deep River Cares and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middlesex Country. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.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 Annual Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Loop 8 map and follow the path. For info, call 203-687Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven. Features hand7756. crafted items, homemade baked goods, white elephant items, a jewelry room, raffles, and more. Children can Get Grounded for the Holidays: EFT Tapping and make a free Christmas ornament with Mrs. Claus. Lunch Boundaries Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Edward Smith of soup and sandwich is available from 11:30 a.m. to Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. EFT Tapping uses 2 p.m. For info, call the church at 203-239-0156. meridian points and fingertip tapping to restore balance. Presented by energy practitioner Jess Leone. For info or ’Tis the Season Artisan Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. St. Mar- to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbrangaret Church Hall, 24 Academy St., Madison. Features ford.librarycalendar.com. handcrafted items in a variety of media. For info, email stmargaretmadison@gmail.com. Youth Entrepreneur Holiday Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library grounds, 801 Boston Post Friends of Ivoryton Library Association Book Sale: Rd., Madison. Features youth vendors/sellers from grade 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. For info, 2 through 12 selling their crafts or excess toys, games,
Represent! Family Art and Book Program: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. For children ages 5 to 10, though younger and older children are welcome. Book: Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz. Participants read a story, learn about the artist's style, and make an art project inspired by the book. For info or to register (required), call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org. Open House: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features exhibits about the USS Monitor, the first ironclad ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy; paintings by Madison-born artists Gilbert Munger and Clarissa Munger Badger; and the exhibit, For Medicinal Purposes Only. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org. See page 30
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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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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.
30 Continued from page 27 Frames in Film: Caravaggio: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 100 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. STEAM Saturday: Pumpkin Explosion: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free and open to children in ages 5 to 12. Participants will explore potential energy as they investigate the question, “How many rubber bands does it take to explode a pumpkin”? Seating and materials are limited. For info or to register (required), contact the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. 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.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING able for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events. 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. Concert by Albert Cummings: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 15 AND SUNDAY, NOV. 16
Thin Space, Sacred Ground: Through the Lens of Celtic Spirituality: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Cost: $25, includes tea service. For info, call 203-245-0401 or visit mercybythesea.org. 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 direc2025 Elephants in Winter Holiday Sale: Saturday, tor; guest artist Ole Akahoshi, Yale School of Music pro9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 4 Lyme St. Features Christmas fessor of cello; and guest conductor James Spinazzola, decorations, stockings, artificial greens and wreaths, holi- Cornell University director of winds. Free admission. For info, call 203-432-4111 or visit bands.yalecolday china and glassware, linens, sweaters, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, lights, candles, and ornaments. Includes Hai- lege.yale.edu. Green and Pink Witches Story Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Edward tian art, olive oil and soaps, Lakota handicrafts, and oneSmith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K of-a kind handmade items from “The Ladies Who Stitch.” And They Also Make Music: 4 p.m. Chester Meetingthrough grade 5. Features singing, dancing, and storyFor info, call the church at 860-434-8686 or visit fccol.org. house, 4 Liberty St. Features five Chester residents whose telling about the Emerald City. For children of all ages. primary occupations are unrelated to music, but who Parents and/or guardians must be with their children. have enhanced their lives with the addition of music Shoreline Arts Trail 2025 Open Studios Weekend: Bring a camera. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 making. Stories about how they each incorporated play10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various studio locations in Branford, or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. ing an instrument into their lives will inspire a younger Guilford, and Madison. Features artists who open their audience to keep on playing. Audience participation studios where visitors can view paintings, ceramics, Meet the Artist: Jennifer Longworth: 1 to 3 p.m. glassworks, jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery, tex- encouraged. Free but donations are welcome. SponWindswept Ridge 176 Westbrook Rd., Essex. Longworth sored by Chester Historical Society. For info, call 860-558tiles, collage, and more. For info, visit shorelineartsis the artist behind The Mountains, the second iteration of trail.org. 4701 or visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org. a four-season meditation art and nature journey at Windswept Ridge. The forest art installations combine Concert by the Stony Creek Singers: 4 p.m. Stony Creek plant materials found around the site (no living plans Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Part of SUNDAY, NOV. 16 were used) and follow the Four Pebbles Meditation the Music for a Sunday Afternoon Concert series. PreAnnual Penguin Plunge: 9 a.m. Westbrook Elks Lodge, taught by Buddhist monk and activist Thich Nhat Hanh. sented under the direction of composer/music director 142 142 Seaside Ave. Registration starts 9 a.m. The Hosted by the Essex Land Trust. Inclement weather may Frank Vasi. For info, call 203-481-6952 or visit stonyplunge takes place 11 a.m., followed by awards. Hosted cancel. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. For info, creeksingers.org. by the Clinton Police Department and the Madison visit essexlandtrust.org/events. Police Department. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Concert by Matt Schofield: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Connecticut. For info, to register, or make a donation, My Virus, My Professor: What Do Viruses Tell Us Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Sayvisit the Westbrook plunge link at soct.org/event-calenAbout Biology: 3 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memobrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit dar/fundraisers/penguin-plunge. rial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Prethekate.org. sented by Daniel DiMaio, a Waldemar Von Zedtwitz professor of genetics and professor of molecular biophysics Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays: Noon to 2 p.m. Christ Church café, 1185 Durham Rd., Madison. Offers and biochemistry and of therapeutic radiology at Yale MONDAY, NOV. 17 practical, actionable strategies as well as encourageUniversity. Sponsored by Tilde Café, an interactive platBook Discussion: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Commuform to demystify science and make it more accessible to ment, support, and valuable tools to help participants nity Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Book: The Light Eaters: navigate the challenges of the season. Participants will the community. For info or to register (required), email How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New view a video featuring advice from Christian counselors admin@tildecafe.org or visit tildecafe.org. Understanding of Life by Zoë Schlanger. Facilitated by and people in grief who have faced the holidays after Pamela Asmus, a former educator at the University of their loss. Cost: $12 for the participant guide that can be Opening Reception for Double Visions: 5 to 7 p.m. New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and purchase at the seminar. To register, visit GriefShare.org. Essex Art Association, 10 N. Main St. The exhibit features Wesleyan University, and writer Joanna Baymiller. SponFor info, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654. the works of Brian McClear and Peter Christ and runs sored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong through Sunday, Nov. 23. For info, visit mcclearLearning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual The Little Mermaid : 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultuart.com/2025/10/29/double-visions. ral Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call Sweet Saturday Nights: Songwriters Night with Frank the Panto Company. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. or visit thekate.org. Critelli, Stephen Clair, and Patrick Ward: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. See page 32 Tickets: $15. Service fees apply. Refreshments are avail-
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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
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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
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The Dive by Peter Christ 48 x 48 inches, oil on canvas
32 Continued from page 30 Red Cross Blood Drive: Noon to 6:15 p.m. Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Introduction to Buddhist Teachings and Meditation Practice: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Sumi Kim, Buddhist chaplain at Yale University. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. Historical Fiction Book Group: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Book: This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud. Moderated by Essex Library Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart. Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. To register and receive the Zoom link, email emiller@essexlib.org. For info, visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org. 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 Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib. Chester Blood Pressure Clinic: 2 to 3 p.m. Chester Town Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for Chester seniors and community members. For info, contact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 or Scarlson@crahd.net. Facts and Fibs Book Group: 3:30 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Book: Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth. To register, email staff@ivorytonlibrary.org. For info, call 860-767-1252 or visit ivorytonlibrary.org/book-clubs. 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 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Lego STEM Club: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING How Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition: 6 to 7 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Presented by Mike Allen, producer and host of the podcast "Amazing Tales About History." Part of the Live from the Boathouse lectures. Cost: free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Virtual participation via Zoom is an option. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org. Pickin’ Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door, free for first-time guests. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.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. Red Cross Blood Drive: 12:45 to 6 p.m. Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church St. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
Author Event: Elizabeth Hobbs in Conversation with Karen E. Olson: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Murder Made Her Wicked. For Mystery Book Club: 1 to 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Book: The Bullet that info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit Missed by Richard Osman. No registration required. For rjjulia.com. info, visit actonlibrary.org. 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. Fall Book Chat: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Book: The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel by Ocean Vuong. Moderated by Marsha Bansavage. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chester Library. For info or to register, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com. Popcorn and PJs: Virtual Family Story Time: 7 p.m. Online event. Features Malik Champlain, author of Mason's Big Hair Adventure. Cost: $10 for the private link to the event, $30 for the link plus a signed copy of the book, popcorn, crayons, and sketch pad. Service fees apply. Presented by Read to Grow in Branford. For info or to register, call Read to Grow at 203-488-6800 or visit readtogrow.org.
Introduction to Local History and Genealogy Resources: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features genealogy resources, including Godfrey Scholar, FamilySearch, online resources at the Connecticut State Library, and print materials from Killingworth Library's collection. Space is limited to six attendees. Four laptops will be available for hands-on practice, but participants can bring their own laptop or mobile device. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Atmospheric CO2 and the Global-to-Regional Climate: 5 to 6 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. Presented by John Jasper, chief scientific officer of Molecular Isotope Technologies. Hosted by the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center as part of its 2025 Connecticut River lecture series. To register (required), call visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-programs-events. For info, contact 860-598-4218 or rtpec@ctaudubon.org.
Connecticut History Book Club: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Pratt AI For Everyday Life: Custom GPTs: 7 p.m. Guilford Free House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Book: The Narrows by Ann Library, 67 Park St. Second in a four-part, hands-on work- Petry. Co-hosted by the Essex Historical Society, Essex Library, and Ivoryton Library. Led by EHS Director Melissa shop series designed for working adults, small business Josefiak. For info or to register (required), visit essexhisowners, and anyone interested in AI. Presented by Guiltory.org/events. fordAI. No tech background needed; laptops optional. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203Author-Illustrator Event: Devin McEwan and Sandra 453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Boynton: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Extremely Happy Holidays. For info or Concert by the Artimus Pyle Band: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Lawncare: Is There a Better Way?: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by members of Sustainable Deep River. Sponsored by Connecticut River Towns Quiet Lawns. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
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Book Club: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Concert by Beau Soleil avec Michael Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: The Book Doucet: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn of Lost Names: A Novel by Kristin Harmel. Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Say- For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 brook. For info or tickets, call 860-510or visit northbranford.librarycalen0453 or visit thekate.org. dar.com. Continued from page 32
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 mogren@branfordschools.org or Jennifer Ryan at jenryan@branfordschools.org.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Phtoto courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy
From left to right, Yasmine Oumay as Matilda, Cast B; Kelsi Lewis as Bruce, Cast B; and Ronan Love as Miss Trunchbull, Cast A
Matilda the Musical Comes to Clinton 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.
The Big Connect Expo 2025: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St. Features an expo to help businesses achieve face-to-face personal connectivity and exposure. Free and open to the public. Includes exhibitors, networking sessions, workshops and panels with industry professionals, and The Big Taste 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. For info, visit gnhcc.com. 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 203453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Phtoto courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy
Top left to right, Ronan Love as Miss Trunchbull, Cast A; Lily Bertelli as Zinnia Wormwood, Cast A; and JJ Harder as Harry Wormwood. Bottom left to right, Yasmine Oumay as Matilda, Cast B; Kelsi Lewis as Bruce, Cast B.
Morning Hike: 10 a.m. to noon. Canfield Meadow Woods, Book Hill Woods Rd., Essex. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Essex Land Trust and the Valley Shore YMCA. Inclement weather may cancel. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. For info, visit essexlandtrust.org/events.
Hollywood Gems: Wizard of Oz: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. Opening Day for Playhouse Holiday Jamboree: 2 p.m. Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 21. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org. Hollywood Screen Test Workshop: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Led by former New York TV/film casting director Lisa Lelas. Every attendee will be given a 30second script in which to practice and ‘audition’ on camera for feedback. Free and open to ages 12 to 18. Limited to the first 15 who sign up. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. American History Book Group: 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Book: The Gatekeepers by Chris Whipple. Moderated by Essex Library Executive Director Ann Thompson. Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. For info or to register (required to receive the Zoom link), email athompson@essexlib.org or visit youressexlibrary.org/adult-services/bookgroups. Metropolitan Opera Talk: Arabella by Richard Strauss: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Roger Mathew Grant, deputy provost and dean of arts and humanities at Wesleyan University. Co-sponsored by the Guilford Library, Shoreline Village CT (SVCT), and the Shoreline Opera Club. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Opening Reception for the 50th Annual Holiday 'Tis the Season Art Exhibition and Sale: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library: 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features complimentary drinks, light bites, live music, and local art. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Jan. 3. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org. See page 34
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For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
American Girl Doll Club: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Features a story or discussion, activities, and a craft from a different history time period. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Friday Movie Matinee: Classics for the Holidays: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 Release Party: 6 to 7 p.m. Crow’s Nest Lounge, Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Presented by executive chef Christophe Santos. Cost: $32. Eventbrite fees apply. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotel-curio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings. 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. Mystery Book Club: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book: Exit by Belinda Bauer. Newcomers welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Character Design Workshop: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For high school-aged teens. Part of GAC's drop-in art club. Free. No prior registration or Guilford residency required. For info, call 203-4535947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org. Tea and Murder Book Club: 4 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Book: This Town Sleeps by Dennis E. Staples. To register, email staff@ivorytonlibrary.org. For info or to reserve a copy of the book, call 860-767-1252 or visit ivorytonlibrary.org/book-clubs. Tellabration!: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a presentation combining theater, stories, and music by Chris Cluet from the Connecticut Storytelling Center. All ages welcome. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
The Future Impact of Artificial Intelligence: 10 a.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by educator Harvey Heyman. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3.
SATURDAY, NOV. 22 37th Annual Heart of Christmas Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saint Mary Church of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features vendors, a bake sale, gift baskets, food, raffles, an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Lunch is available for purchase to eat in or take out. For info, call the church at 860-669-8512. Stony Creek Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features themed gift baskets, children’s gifts, baked goods, jewelry, gold elephant tables, holiday greenery, and more. Proceeds benefit the church. Rain or shine. For info, contact the church office at 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.
Annual Christmas Holly Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church,1680 Foxon Rd. Features Christmas items for gift-giving, a white elephant room, a cookie walk, a pie path, basket raffles, the counAuthor Event: Lily King in Conversation with Roxanne try kitchen, handmade items, and more. For info, call 203-488-8456. Coady: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Heart the Lover. For info or to register Holiday Bazaar and Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Atwater (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features Christmas classics for children and adults, special Concert by Double Vision (Tribute to Foreigner): bundles for gift-giving, handmade holiday cards and 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 gifts tags, puzzles, DVDs, holiday music CDs, and more. Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbran0453 or visit thekate.org. ford.librarycalendar.com.
Concert by The Lonesome Ace Stringband: 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 21 THROUGH The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. Annual Holiday Book and Bake Sale: Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acton Public Library, Ways to Make an Income Through Chat GPT: Working 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. The bake sale on from Home: 8 to 9 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: both days features homemade cookies, breads, muffins, $25. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or cupcakes, pies, and more. The book sale features fiction, to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelin- nonfiction, trade books, pocket paperbacks, children’s eadulted.org. books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Library. For info, contact 860-395-3184 or nancybaldoni@comcast.net, or visit actonlibrary.org. FRIDAY, NOV. 21 AARP Smart Driver Course: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by check made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info or to register, call 203-239-5432.
san Store, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Jan. 10. The artisan store offers pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, accessories, and more. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Matilda the Musical: Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 6 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy, Kidz Konnection. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students. Service fees apply. Tickets also available at the door for $20. For tickets, visit kidzkonnectionct.org/tickets. For info, contact 860-2272363 or kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com or visit kidzkonnection.org. Opening Reception for The Art of Dreaming and Open House Weekend: Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Spectrum Art Gallery and Arti-
Angels and Elves Christmas Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St John Catholic School, 161 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features new vendors with handcrafted items, baked goods, hostess gifts for the upcoming holidays, jewelry, stained glass, Christmas decor and ornaments, a nearly-new shoppe, and silent auction. Breakfast and lunch are available. For info, contact Joanne Putnam at 860-227-0849 or joannejcputnam@aol.com. Annual Franciscan Christmas Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Franciscan Life Center campus, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden. Features a living crèche, Franciscan breads, honey, pottery, food, handcrafted items, fresh-cut Christmas trees, raffles, Franciscan animals, children’s arts and crafts, and an appearance by Santa Claus. Proceeds benefit the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. For info, visit flcenter.org/events or franciscanchristmasfair.org. Annual Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Legion Post 79's Legion Hall, 43 Bradley Rd., Madison. Hosted by Griswold Post 79 Auxiliary of The American Legion. For info, contact Donna Farrell at 203-804-2693 or farrell.donna@gmail.com or Marie Pohlman at 203421-3123 or mspohlman@yahoo.com. See page 35
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Elaine Sych, green holiday gnome
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-
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totes, quilts, sweet treats, and more. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
14th Annual Yuletide Quilt Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum, 905 Saybrook Rd., Haddam. Features handcrafted quilts, holiday items for sale, quilting and sewing vendors, a crafts tag sale, and raffles. The church’s café will be open for homemade soups, pies, artisan breads, and hot beverages. Admission: $10 to view the quilts, free for children under 12. Free admission to the holiday bazaar. For info, email fcchaddam@gmail.com or visit haddamchurch.org/events/quilt-show. Try Your Hand at Painting and Drawing Workshop (Session B): 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. A one-day workshop for adult beginners to learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgment-free setting. Cost: $44.10 for members, $49 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $5 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org. Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Center for History and Culture: Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Features locally made cards, prints, jewelry, soaps,
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.
knotweed, a highly invasive, potentially destruction nonnative invasive perennial shrub. Part of the Chester Land Trust annual meeting. Free and open to the public. Connecticut Poetry Society (CPS) Fall Festival: 12:30 to Refreshments will be served. For info, visit chester4:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, landtrust.org. 758 Main St., Branford. Open to CPS members and the public. Features a buffet lunch, poetry book sales tables, The Nutcracker: Creative Movement Program: 3 p.m. and an open mic. CPS members can pick up their Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Participants ages 3 to 6 will Connecticut River Review. For info or to register (required), join dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet for an intercall 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org. active creative movement class inspired by The Nutcracker. Free and open to the public. For info or to Met in HD Live: Arabella: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown youressexlibrary.org on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. The White Rose: 7:30 p.m. Cathyann Roding Auditorium, Branford High School (BHS), 185 E. Main St. Features a Fall Crafts with Natalie: Harvest/Holiday Stenciled play by Harry Allen and Craig Christie based on the true Circular Wood Sign: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memo- story of The White Rose, a group of students in Munich in rial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. Par- 1943 who tried to nonviolently raise public awareness of ticipants will stencil paint a lightweight wooden circle the evils of Hitler and the Third Reich. Presented by the door sign. For info or to register (required), call 203-245- BHS Drama Club. Tickets: $5, available at the door. For 7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com. info, email Maria Ogren at mogren@branfordschools.org or Jennifer Ryan at jenryan@branfordschools.org. Identification and Management of Japanese Knotweed: The Carini Preserve Experience: 3 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features a detailed See page 38 account of steps taken to control the Japanese
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Horoscopes
For the week of November 13 - November 19 ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Aries, you understand that when you’re working hard toward a goal, the process isn’t always straightforward. You may tolerate a fair amount of challenges along the path this week.
Libra, even though you generally do not like dealing with uncertainty, this week you’re stuck operating without a lot of advanced information. Trust your instincts.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Taurus, it may seem like others around you do not get your sense of humor. While you’re confident at telling stories, it takes others a bit of time to appreciate your funny side.
Sometimes you are hesitant to share your opinions until you feel certain that they are correct, Scorpio. But this week you may miss out if you’re being too cautious.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Gemini, you may be tempted to look past a recent challenge. But reflecting on that adversity and your ability to overcome it will soon pay dividends.
You’re impressed when others carry themselves with confidence, Sagittarius. Learn from their behavior and emulate what you see. You will like the results.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Keeping an open mind is one of your strong suits, Cancer. Your willingness to see all sides has benefitted your in numerous ways, and that outlook will continue to bear fruit. LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Dramatic occasions and grand gestures draw your attention this week, Leo. But don’t forget to focus on some of the little things that make up most of your days. VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you notice everything that goes on around you, and you’re aware of your own moods, too. That self-awareness serves you well in your relationships.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Real life requires compromise, Capricorn. Lately it’s been your way or the highway, and those around you are taking notice. Don’t risk alienating them for good. AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, try not to linger on others’ innocent mistakes. People make little missteps all the time. Be gracious in letting those close to you get another shot at your good graces. PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when you’ve already made up your mind about something, it can be hard to dissuade you. Do not overlook other people’s concerns. There is value in seeing things through others’ eyes.
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38 Continued from page 35 Concert by Livingston Taylor: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING Feel the Beat: 3 p.m. Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven. Performed by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. Features Perry So, music director; drum soloists Brian Jarawa Gray and Michael Mills; and guest performers from the SCSU Percussion Ensemble. For info or tickets, call 203-693-1486 or visit newhavensymphony.org.
Concert by Vonda Shepard: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old SayYMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored brook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit thekate.org. nhps1914.com. Annual Van Wie Walk and Holiday Food Drive: 1 p.m. Meet by the trailhead near 100 Red Hill Rd., off Leetes Island Road. Features two trail choices: a longer walk of approximately three miles (moderate difficulty with steep stretches, best for those with sure footing) and a shorter walk of one to two miles. The walk lasts two to three hours. Families are welcome but no dogs. Food and beverages are not included. Wear appropriate clothes and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Expect terrain with rocky stretches and some slopes. Muddy spots are possible in case of recent rain. Bring water and walking sticks if balance on slopes may be uncertain. Bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Branford Food Pantry. For weather-related updates, visit facebook.com/branfordlandtrustCT. For info, visit branfordlandtrust.org. Concert by The Kingston Trio: 2 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. Free Community Concert: 2 p.m. Saint Ann’s Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features music for flute and strings performed by Decoda, an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall. No reservations or tickets required. The concert will be followed by a light reception to meet the musicians and community neighbors. For info, contact 860-4341621 or office@saintannsoldlyme.org. Rave On Duo Concert: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org. Soup for Good To Go: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center (GAC), 411 Church St. Tickets: $40, includes a choice of a handmade bowl made in the ceramics studio by GAC pottery instructors and students, a choice of three homemade soups, bread, and wine. Proceeds benefit GAC and the Guilford Food Bank. For info or to purchase tickets, email info@guilfordartcenter.org or visit guilfordartcenter.org. Robbie Collomore Concert Series: Anat Cohen Quartetinho: 5 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. The concert is followed by time to meet and greet the artists and share complimentary catered snacks and a glass of wine. For info or tickets, visit collomoreconcerts.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 24
Met in HD Encore: Arabella: 10 a.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. Wacky Bracelets: 4:30 to 5:30pm. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in kindergarten through grade 3. Participants will design their own colorful and wacky bracelet to bring home. Materials will be provided but supplies and space may be limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Pickin’ Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door, free for first-time guests. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.
Beyond the Breed: Exploring Dog DNA: 6 to 7 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Ashley Holm of the Connecticut Humane Society. No live animals will be present at the program. For info or to regisAI For Everyday Life: Explore AI: 7 p.m. Guilford Free ter (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverliLibrary, 67 Park St. Third in a four-part, hands-on workbrary.accountsupport.com. shop series designed for working adults, small business owners, and anyone interested in AI. Presented by GuilfordAI. No tech background needed; laptops optional. MONDAY, NOV. 24 AND For info or to register (required), call the library at 203453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25
After-School Nature Adventures: 1 to 4 p.m. Bushy Hill Camp, 253 Bushy Hill Rd., Ivoryton. Choose either Monday or Tuesday trip. For grades 3 and 4. Students must pack a lunch. Vans from Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS) will depart from and return to Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, for a half-day trip Bushy Hill Camp. Student pickup will be at Goodwin School. Cost: $20. If payment is in cash, bring the exact amount. Space is limited. Hosted by OSYFS and Bushy Hill Day Camp. For info or to register, call 860-510-5042 or visit the link for "afterschool clubs/half-day trips Goodwin" at osyfs.org.
Irish Christmas in America: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Market Chester Holiday Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 21. Chester Center, Main St. For info, visit chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com.
Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food: 2 to 6 p.m. Old Saybrook Police Department, 36 Lynde St. Part of the fall and City Seed Edgewood Park Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to holiday programs with the Old Saybrook Social Services. 1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 23. Edgewood Park, Corner of West Rock and Whalley Avenue. For info, visit cityFor info, call 860-395-3188. seed.org/cityseed-markets.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25 Red Cross Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soundview Family YMCA, 628 E. Main St., Branford. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Food and War in Japan: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Rosa Mo, retired chair of nutrition sciences at the University of New Haven. 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. Labyrinth Walk: 10 a.m. Meet at the Ecology parking lot, 12 Tabor Dr., Branford. Hosted by the Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). Rain cancels. For info, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.
City Seed Wooster Square Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 22. Conte West Hills Magnet School, 511 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, visit cityseed.org/cityseed-markets. Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com. Wallingford Garden Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 15. Doolittle Park, 78 S. Elm St., Wallingford. For info, call 203-294-2120 or visit facebook.com/wallingfordgardenmarket. 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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