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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 38

Petition Seeks North Branford Charter Review By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

A citizen petition urging the North Branford Town Council to establish a charter revision commission is circulating months after the council declined to establish one itself. In the fall of 2025, North Branford Mayor

Rose Angeloni broached the subject of possibly establishing a charter revision commission, a move the council debated at subsequent meetings but ultimately declined to pursue at its February meeting. Now, a citizen is urging the council to revisit the topic. Kara Papa, a North Branford resident, said she and a group of other concerned resi-

dents started a petition urging the council to form a charter revision commission. According to state law, charter revision commissions can be initiated by petitions containing signatures from no less than 10% of the registered electors of the municipality. Papa said the town clerk certified that the See Petition Seeks page 9

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An Open Table The Rev. Dr. AJ Smith, senior minister at First Baptist Church of Branford, left, and Rachel Pinti, assistant for Early Spiritual Education and Families Ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church, speak outside First Baptist Church’s new food pantry as guests get an upclose look Sept. 12. The pantry offers free nonperishable and shelfstable food to individuals and families facing food insecurity and is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Community members are encouraged to support the pantry by donating items.

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Theresa Cecile Madrid: Finding the Courage to Be Seen By Pam Young Correspondent

For much of her career, Theresa Cecile Madrid has encouraged young people to find their voices, accept themselves, and have the confidence to be seen. Now, after more than 20 years as a music educator in Branford, she is taking some of that advice herself. Theresa recently returned to modeling, something she first pursued in her early 20s, and participated in the Rise Fashion Show at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. The opportunity came during what Theresa describes as a new season in her life, one in which she felt ready to revisit something she had once put aside. “I believe beauty isn’t something we earn; it is something that we uncover through the courage to be seen,” Theresa says. “We as women, I think, hide ourselves because we are afraid to

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of the Week really say what we want to say and look like what we want to look like.” Born in the Hartford area and raised in Windsor Locks, Theresa earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance with a minor in music business from Manhattanville College. Her original plan was to work for a record company, but she graduated around the time of the Sept. 11 attacks, when she says hiring freezes made finding work difficult. She began substitute teaching at her former middle school in Windsor Locks and discovered an ability to connect with students. “I realized I was good with kids,” Theresa says. She returned to school for

music education through an accelerated certification program and earned a master’s degree in music education from Central Connecticut State University. Her former middle school chorus and art teachers encouraged her to apply for a position at Walsh Intermediate School in Branford, believing it would be a good fit. They were right. Theresa spent 20 years teaching choral music at Walsh before transferring last year to Mary T. Murphy Elementary School. “I fell in love with this age group,” she says. Her path into education, however, had taken her away from another interest. While attending Manhattanville, Theresa immersed herself in performing. She had her own cabaret show in New York City, took voice lessons there, had Photo by Aquila Photograhics Co. an agent, and modeled in 2001 Branford music educator Theresa Cecile Madrid has returned to and 2002. modeling more than 20 years after first pursuing it, an experience she says has renewed her confidence and reinforced the message of selfSee Theresa page 8 acceptance she shares with her students and daughter.

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Branford Is Dying a Death by a Thousand Cuts Affordable housing? Or a quiet end to local control?

By Paul Crisci

n recent weeks, Branford got what looked like good news. The proposed 397-unit apartment complex on Commercial Parkway, off Exit 53, is not moving forward. People pushed back, and the plan came off the table. That is real, and I am glad about it.

right. Even if that family never files again, they can sell, and whoever buys it inherits the same law. They did not lose. They took notes.

The law everyone has heard of and nobody seems to know. Section 8-30g, on the books Now let me ruin it for you. since 1989. If less than ten percent of a town’s housing Private equity does not think counts as affordable under the in months, nor do the developers, nor do the lawyers state’s formula, a developer who sets aside affordable representing the developers units gets special and the landowners. It thinks consideration under the law. If in decades. Three steps forward, two steps back. Come our Planning and Zoning Commission says no, the in bigger than you need, absorb the anger, learn where developer takes it to court, the town is soft, then pull back and in that courtroom everything is backwards. and let everyone celebrate. It looks like the public won. The developer does not have What it is, is research, and to prove the town was wrong. they just got ours for free. The town has to prove it was Nobody asks the question that right. matters during a celebration. Too dense is not a good What was in it for you? enough reason. Too much traffic is not a good enough They told us what comes reason. And here is the big next. In writing. one: It violates Branford’s Read the statement the zoning is not a good enough property owners put out. Not reason. Our zoning rules are the news headline. The not a shield, even in some statement. One sentence cases, if it comes to the should stop this town cold: environment. They are simply “We believed this proposal offered a better outcome than suggestions. a development that could And the count is rigged. proceed under Connecticut’s Branford sits at 3.29 percent. affordable housing laws and Not ten. Three. We have been bypass local zoning.” stuck near that number for over a decade. They are telling us what the other option is. And they are

How, in a town with this much modest housing? Because the state does not count housing that is affordable. It counts housing with the right paperwork. A mobile home park counts only if the residents own the park or the homes carry a recorded deed restriction. The ordinary park, where a landlord owns the land and people rent the lot, is often the most affordable housing in town. It counts as zero. That number is what holds the courthouse door open. So who picks up the bill? Start with what the word affordable actually means. Under 8-30g, only thirty percent of the units have to be price restricted at all. The other seventy percent rent for whatever the market will bear. In a 400-unit building that is roughly 280 apartments at full market rate. And affordable in the statute means up to eighty percent of area median income, which around here is not poor. Now the money. Nobody who signs a lease gets a property tax bill. The owner does, and they build it into the rent. But Connecticut law also lets a town freeze that owner’s assessment for years, or abate his taxes outright, when a project carries affordable units. Those deals get negotiated at a table most residents never hear about.

Meanwhile, every new resident is real. Real children in real classrooms. Real police calls. Real gallons through a sewer system that already limits what this town is allowed to build. Those costs start on day one, at full price, with no abatement. And a Connecticut town has no other way to raise money. No town sales tax. No town income tax. There is the grand list, and there is the mill rate, and that is the whole toolbox. So, when a project does not cover what it costs to serve, there is exactly one place the difference comes from. Your tax bill.

Passed 84 to 67. Republicans voted against it, and Governor Lamont vetoed it in June. But was it vetoed or kicked down the road temporarily? Now watch the calendar. Connecticut’s municipal elections were November 4, 2025. Eight days later, the legislature returned in special session and passed House Bill 8002. Signed November 26. Call me cynical, but I do not think the Governor is naive. He knew this bill was poison in a year when every town was electing its own officials, so he sent it back, waited out the local elections, and signed it three weeks later.

Not one Republican voted for 8002. The supermajority pushed it through under emergency certification, the procedure that skips committee and skips the public hearing where people like you get to speak. But where was the emergency? And why did Branford’s own Robin Comey vote yes to the This did not start with Exit 53 bill knowing how it would One session at a time, each affect Branford? And she did cut small enough that nobody not stop there. She voted notices. down all three Republican 2021. House Bill 6107 forced amendments that tried to soften the bill, one after towns to prove their zoning another, before voting it allows varied housing and through. made accessory apartments allowed as-of-right. Passed 84 Now Hartford decides how to 59, straight down party much housing the state needs lines. and hands Branford its share. If we do not participate by May 2025. House Bill 5002. That is not a scare tactic. That is simple math. And it is why somebody has to read the actual application before it is approved, or a bill that is voted on, for that matter. A local commission can do that. A number handed down from Hartford cannot.

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Branford Is Dying a Death by a Thousand Cuts Affordable housing? Or a quiet end to local control?

Continued from page 3

June 1, 2028, we lose our protection under 8-30g and the state money for sewers and schools. Two doors, and Hartford built both. And to be clear, we are not losing extra money if we don’t comply. We are losing the money we were supposed to get regardless. So where has our Representative been? Has Robin Comey proposed a single bill to protect Branford’s zoning? Anything to fix a formula that counts our mobile home parks as zero? Has she stood up in the House or in this town, and explained these votes to the people who elected her?

publicly and be glad to be wrong. But four terms is a long time to be quiet on the issue reshaping the town you represent. Voting with your caucus is not the same thing as representing Branford. What I would actually do. First, there is no magic bill. Any candidate who says he is walking into Hartford to repeal 8-30g is selling you something or just flat-out lying. One representative out of 151 does not undo thirtyfive years of law alone.

Here is what one can do, and I will. Start at home, with Planning and Zoning and the people who live here, and find I have not seen it. Not a bill, out what Branford wants, not not a town hall, not a letter to what a party wants. Then go this paper. If she has and I to Hartford and defend it missed it, I will correct myself vigorously, every time. And

do not stop at no. Voting no is easy. It is also useless when your side holds 49 seats. I will work with legislators from both parties to write zoning law that is fair, reasonable, and hands the decision back to the towns. And here is the first thing I would put my name on. Somewhere along the way, affordable housing stopped being about people and became about unit counts, formulas, and who gets the tax credit. I would amend 8-30g, 8002, and whatever comes after them with one principle. The people who built this town get first crack at living in it.

squeezed out to make room for somebody’s return on investment. First right of refusal for our young people whose families are already here. The kids who grew up in Branford should be able to afford to stay in Branford. First right of refusal for our veterans. If we mean what we say about them one day a year, we can mean it the other three hundred and sixty-four.

First right of refusal for our seniors. They spent forty years paying taxes here. They should not be the ones

Everybody deserves a place they can afford, and Connecticut has the room. But a town ought to be allowed to take care of its own first, and right now that is simply not how the law works. Affordable housing is not a bad idea. We need it. My daughters’ generation cannot

afford the state they grew up in. The problem is not that Hartford wants housing built. It is that Hartford decided towns cannot be trusted to decide how, or for whom. The developers are not the villains. They are working inside the rules Hartford wrote, voted for, and signed. Bottom line. Which came first? The developers or the elected officials who voted for the law? So, the question is not whether we like apartments. It is who decides how Branford grows. It should be the people who live here. Not developers. Not lawyers. Not Hartford.

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Taxes. Overdevelopment. Who is deciding how this town grows? Our schools, our seniors and our veterans. Our young people who leave because they cannot afford to stay.

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New Education Fund Receives $10,000 Matching Challenge Press Release from Branford Community Foundation and Branford Public Schools

The Branford Community Foundation and Branford Public Schools have established the Branford Education Fund to help students and families facing financial hardship, beginning with assistance for school meal costs. A local family calling themselves “Secret Angels” has provided a $10,000 challenge grant to help launch the fund. Donations made during September and October will be matched dollar for dollar through the grant. The fund was conceived in 2025 as a partnership between the Branford Community Foundation and Branford Public

Schools to provide an ongoing source of financial assistance for students and their families. As the fund grows, organizers plan to expand its reach beyond school meals to help students participate in music programs, athletics, field trips, and other activities that require out-of-pocket expenses. According to the Branford Community Foundation, more than 33% of Branford students are eligible for the federal free and reduced-price lunch program. Branford also has four Title I schools. “In our community, many are surprised to learn that one in three students qualify See New page 7

Fourth District Polling Location Returns to Fire Headquarters The Branford registrars of voters are The location will be used for all future reminding Fourth District voters that the elections and primaries. district’s polling location has returned to Submitted by the Branford Registrars of Branford Fire Department Headquarters, Voters 45 North Main Street.

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Two Juveniles Charged in Branford Stolen Vehicle Investigation Press Release from the Branford Police Department stolen vehicle. Officers also located a sec-

Two 14-year-olds were arrested Sept. 2 following an investigation into two stolen vehicles in Branford, according to the Branford Police Department. Police responded at about 10:54 a.m. to a report of a suspicious vehicle left in the parking lot of All Pets Club, 479 East Main St. A witness reported seeing two individuals exit the vehicle and flee the area in separate directions. Responding officers determined the vehicle had been stolen and had sustained damage to its rear window and ignition, police said. A follow-up investigation led officers to a nearby motel, where they located and detained two juveniles matching descriptions provided by the witness. Police said officers developed probable cause connecting both juveniles to the

ond stolen vehicle in the area with similar ignition damage and determined that one of the juveniles was also involved in the theft of that vehicle. One juvenile was charged with two counts each of larceny of a motor vehicle and criminal trover. The second juvenile was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. Both juveniles were transported to the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center and were scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court in New Haven Sept. 3. Police credited the witness who reported the suspicious activity with providing information that helped officers locate the juveniles and further the investigation.

New Education Fund Receives $10,000 Matching Challenge Continued from page 6 for free or reduced lunch. The newly established fund marks an exciting first step toward ensuring every child in Branford has the support they need to stay healthy, feel safe, and thrive in the classroom. We are incredibly fortunate to have Secret Angels and the Branford Community Foundation championing the wellbeing and success of all our children,” said James O’Connor, Principal of Tisko Elementary School. “The Branford Education Fund reaches the costs our school budget can’t, so that no

Branford student sits out lunch, a field trip, or a season on the team, and this September and October, the Secret Angels make every gift toward that goal count twice,” said Blaize Levitan, Chief Operating Officer, Branford Public Schools. Donations to the Branford Education Fund will provide immediate assistance to students facing financial hardship while also building a permanent fund intended to support Branford families in the future. More information and donation information are available at branfordcommunityfoundation.org/fund/ branford-education-fund.

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LEGAL NOTICE NORTH BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission at its September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting: A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPT. 17, 2026 MEETING per Applicant’s request: Appl. #2026-6, 165 Notch Hill Road, Re-Subdivision of parcel to create four (4) residential lots. Owner: David Demaio/Applicant: Nafis & Young Engineers Inc. B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPT. 17, 2026 MEETING: Appl. #2026-8, Zoning Text Amendment Zoning Regulation changes to be in compliance with CT Public Act 25-1. Applicant: North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission Robert Nowak, Chairman

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTIONS At the Regular meeting of the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held on Thursday September 3, 2026 the following actions were taken: 1. Application PZ-26-32 Special Exception for an Accessory Apartment located at 73 Windmill Hill RoadAPPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. 2. Application PZ-26-40 Special Exception for General or Business Office & Retail Space located at 53 East Industrial Road- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. 3. Application PZ-26-41 Special Exception for an Accessory Apartment located at 20 Homestead Place APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. 4. Application PZ-26-44 Special Exception for an Oversized Accessory Structure located at 60 Harding Avenue- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Bernard H. Page (26-00301) The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 1, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Taylor Carafeno, Clerk The fiduciary is: Jill P. Scoville c/o THEODORE F ELLS, THEODORE F ELLS, ESQ, 255 THIMBLE ISL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF William Thomas Salg, AKA William Salg, AKA William T. Salg (26-00281) The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 25, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Rebecca Norton, Assistant Clerk The fiduciary is: Holly Salg c/o KIRSTEN ELIZABETH LEXOW MENDILLO, LAW OFFICE OF KIRSTEN MENDILLO LLC, 1960 WHITNEY A VE, HAMDEN, CT 06517

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Sally L. Page (24-00328) The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate,District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 1, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to thefiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Taylor Carafeno, Clerk The fiduciary is: Jill P. Scoville c/o THEODORE F ELLS, THEODORE F ELLS, ESQ, 255 THIMBLE ISL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Patricia J. Slatter (26-00221) The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 1, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Taylor Carafeno, Clerk The fiduciary is: Wendy Salmoiraghi c/o LAUREN JEAN MCCALLION, CUDDY & FEDER LLP, 445 HAMILTON AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601

Theresa Cecile Madrid: Finding the Courage to Be Seen Continued from page 2 “At that time, I was a curve model (formerly plus size model),” Theresa says. “It was not as accepted as it is now. Now, people want to see what real people look like in magazines.” Her parents encouraged her to pursue a career that offered greater financial stability and suggested teaching as a backup plan. Teaching ultimately became her career, but the interest in modeling never completely disappeared. “Currently, I am in this season of my life where I was feeling confident and decided to pursue this again,” she says. Around her birthday this past year, Theresa decided to have a photo shoot. Part of her motivation came from her 9year-old daughter and from what Theresa sees among the young students she teaches. “I wanted to show my daughter that every size is beautiful especially as a woman,” she says. “I feel and see little girls struggling with this at the elementary school level and think it is so important to show girls and women generally that this is possible for them. I think feeling seen and being seen is important.” After Theresa submitted one of the photos online through Facebook, she heard from MAPS NYC, which was interested in creating a modeling portfolio for her. She traveled to New York for the portfolio shoot, and the company also offered to create a website for her. “They work with clients of all ages and sizes,” Theresa says. “I am really excited about it and it has given me confidence to pursue this again.” That renewed pursuit led Theresa to The Next Runway Star, a competition connected with The Rise Organization, which supports survivors of sexual assault and works to raise awareness. Theresa advanced in the competition before being eliminated ahead of the final round. She remained eligible for another selection based on the personal story she submitted and participated in the Sept. 14 Rise Fashion Show at the New York Stock Exchange. The experience gave Theresa another opportunity to pursue a personal dream while supporting a cause that she says made the experience especially meaningful. It also reinforced some of what she has come to believe about confidence and authenticity. “We have to be authentically ourselves

which never goes out of style,” Theresa says. “We want to represent who we truly are and for me, I don’t think red lipstick ever goes out of style. I love wearing it. It is my classic thing.” That message has parallels in Theresa’s work at Murphy School, where she teaches third- and fourth-grade chorus and tries to help students develop skills that extend beyond music. “My philosophy of education is to help kids quiet their minds and bodies,” Theresa says. “I teach them not only music but also how to be mindful, providing strategies to calm their nervous systems through breathing techniques.” She incorporates mindfulness into the classroom, using music and breathing to help students focus and be present. She also uses what she calls the “QUAN” model — quality, unity, acceptance, and nurturing one another — to build community and acceptance within the chorus. “With the content of music I choose I am bringing unity through culture and community,” Theresa says. “I hope they can feel connected to one another through mindfulness and through community.” Her move from Walsh to Murphy has given her an opportunity to work with children as they begin developing their relationship with music. “I feel really connected to Branford and feel even more connected to being at the Murphy School,” Theresa says. “I feel like I am making a difference at a foundational level where kids connect and fall in love with music.” Theresa also sings at Trinity Episcopal Church in Branford, maintaining another musical connection to the community where she has spent more than two decades teaching. As she returns to modeling, Theresa says she is learning to embrace her own abilities rather than apologizing for them. “I really think being grateful for what you have is important and not being afraid to be proud of what you have physically, mentally, and emotionally,” she says. “And being vulnerable enough to show what you have without apologizing.” For Theresa, that has meant rediscovering a part of herself she first explored more than two decades ago. “For so long I apologized for the gifts and talents I have and now I am proud of them but humble at the same time,” she says. “It feels pretty extraordinary to be discovering another dimension of my own.”

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Petition Seeks North Branford Charter Review Continued from page 1 North Branford petition would need at least 946 signatures, but the goal is to collect at least 1,000 by November. Those interested in signing can do so by calling Papa at 203-859-1512. Currently, Papa said the petition has more than 500 signatures; however, the signatures still need to be certified by the town clerk. Papa said the town attorney is also reviewing the petition’s exact wording. Papa said she began collecting signatures for the petition in mid-June and was motivated to do so after the council declined to form the commission itself. Papa said the last time North Branford’s charter was updated was 2012 and noted “there is a lot of language in it that could use updating.” Beyond making sure the language is updated, Papa also pointed to a provision in the current charter that requires a minimum turnout of 15% to make the results of a referendum actionable by the Town Council, a threshold that is rarely reached, as an item a charter commission could change.

Papa said for now, she wants to keep her personal wish list of charter changes separate from the petition and instead urged people to become more active participants in North Branford by learning about the petition and then signing it if they agree the charter could use another look. Papa said potential signatories should not be afraid that they will face retribution for signing and instead said the petition is a way to become a more active and engaged citizen on the local level. “I encourage people to educate themselves on the topic and become involved in the town,” she said. b

How Charter Revision Commissions Work A town charter essentially operates as the local version of a constitution. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of various government positions as well as provisions governing the town. By state law, town charters can be revised through a charter revision commission and, depending on the process,

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North Branford Football Opens with 49-0 Win By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

North Branford football opened its season in dominant fashion with a 49-0 road victory over the Morgan-Old SaybrookWestbrook co-op. The T-Birds found success on both sides of the ball as they cruised to the season-opening victory. As both teams now shift their focus to their Week 2 opponents, North Branford will look to build on a convincing performance while continuing to clean up some early-season mistakes. North Branford coach Anthony Salvati said the game went about how the TBirds hoped it would. He said he was pleased with how the team’s offseason work translated to the regular season. “It kind of went how we hoped it would go. We worked hard in the offseason. The weight room was a big focus of ours,” Salvati said. “Getting stronger, and I think that really showed in week one. We had plans going into that game as far as the

run game and throwing it a little bit, and we really had everything working and clicking for us.” Salvati added that a game like this builds the confidence of the entire team and gives the T-Birds momentum to keep getting better and continuing to execute at a high level. “It builds your confidence because you’re putting up points. You’re laying a goose egg, but I also think it helps them realize that everything that they’ve done in the offseason, all the commitment and the hard work that we’ve been preaching, that it’s what it takes to win,” he said. “They seen it come to fruition. Everything we taught them they’re just buying into it even more now.” Despite the dominant performance from North Branford, both teams have areas to work on going forward. MSW will need to work on its overall execution and meet physicality with physicality. North Branford, on the other hand, will need to work on limiting mistakes.

Salvati said that with a Week 2 matchup against Seymour, which is typically a competitive program each season, the T-Birds will have to play penalty-free football to give themselves the best chance to compete. “First and foremost, we have to cut down on the penalties. We have to clean that up. We had a couple of scores called back due to holding or a blocking the back. Silly stuff that we can’t do,” Salvati said. “We realized that will eventually bite. I thought we could have also been a little bit better on special teams. We gave up a little too many yards on kick returns sometimes.” Seymour is coming off a season-opening 6-0 loss to Ansonia. The Wildcats had multiple chances to win their first game after having a few touchdowns called back for mistakes. The Friday, Sept. 18, game will be Seymour’s second consecutive home game to start the year and North Branford’s second consecutive road game. “We’re taking it almost as a villain

mentality at this point…To start the season with two games on the road, we’re going to go there, and we’re going to try and pull the upsets,” Salvati said. “We’re more confident going into week two, even though it’s a big matchup with Seymour. I think they believe they can play with anyone. It’s going to be a fight. They’re physical, they get after it and they’re coached well. It’s going to be a good atmosphere. I’m excited for our kids to have the opportunity to go there and play.” MSW will get its next opportunity to clean up some early-season mistakes Friday, Sept. 18, against the Lewis MillsWolcott Tech co-op on the road. The Spartans lost their season opener in similar fashion to MSW, falling 48-7 to Plainville on their home field. North Branford, meanwhile, will look to carry the momentum from its seasonopening victory into its matchup against Seymour.

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Deep River Horseshoe League: White Sox Win Tournament Championship By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

With the regular season in the books and the postseason tournament left to play, the top eight teams in the Deep River Horseshoe League competed in a single-elimination playoff to decide the league’s tournament champion. The White Sox took the regular-season crown and were aiming to cement their impressive season in the playoffs. Despite valiant efforts from all eight teams, none were a match for the White Sox. The White Sox were crowned tournament champions after going undefeated throughout the postseason. Round one of the playoffs was the quarterfinal round, a best-offive series that took place Aug. 24. The No. 1 White Sox, composed of Brady Miller, Bob Beckwith, and Kyle Wilson, took on the No. 8 D’backs of John Sciacce, Butch Carotenuto, and John O’Brien. In game one, Miller tossed 10 ringers in the last eight boxes for the win. In game two, Beckwith and Miller combined for 48 points to win by eight. Although Beckwith was the top scorer in the third game, the D’backs used their handicap for a 1-point win. The D’backs outscored the Sox 51 in the last box of game four to gain a tie. Miller and Beckwith each had 10 ringers in the fifth game to win by 14 points. Miller’s 38 ringers were his best this season. With the 3 1/2-1 1/2 victory, the Sox moved to round two. The No. 2 Giants team of Mike Zanelli Sr., Matt Valentin, and Adam Fortier faced the No. 7 Rockies of Sue Pollard, Warren Bellows, and Anthony Malerba. When the teams played each other in Week 4, the match ended in a split, all games were decided by fewer than 5 points, and the Giants won total points 274-273. In game one, a slow start by the Giants, with 15 points in the first seven boxes, coupled with clean games by Pollard and Malerba led to a 23-point Rockies win. Game two was tied after seven

boxes, but the Giants were outscored 31-20, and the Rockies won by double digits. The Giants’ scoring woes continued into the third game, and the Rockies scored another double-digit win for the sweep and a spot in round two. The No. 3 Pirates of Skip Robinson, Brian Walsh, and Gary Stevens faced the No. 6 Marlins of John Hutra, Mike Shashok, and Leif Selander. The Pirates won game one by double digits behind Robinson’s 44 points, 13 ringers, and three doubles. Robinson’s 31 points came within a point of matching the Marlins, but Walsh’s 24 points gave the Pirates their second win. The Marlins’ 5 handicap points kept the next game close before they took the lead in the 10th box and held on to win. The Marlins tied game four in the seventh box and outscored the Pirates 29-16 to even the match. In the deciding game, Walsh’s back-to-back doubles in the seventh and eighth boxes and Robinson’s double in the last box sealed the victory. The Pirates moved to the second round. The No. 4 Cubs of Bob Cifaldi, Scott Allen Jr., and Peter Lessard took on the No. 5 Orioles of Mike Zanelli Jr., Ted Dubay, and Andy Turshen in round one. The Orioles held the lead for the first half of game one but scored only nine points the rest of the game, and Cifaldi’s 35 points gave the Cubs the win. Cifaldi and Zanelli each scored 36 points in game two, and the Orioles held the lead through the seventh box, but Allen Jr. outscored Dubay 24-17 to put the Cubs up 2-0. The Orioles’ playoff hopes ended in game three. The Cubs took the lead in the first box, and the Orioles could only close within 5 points. With the sweep, the Cubs moved to round two. The second round took place Aug. 27 and was another best-offive series. The White Sox faced the Cubs. Miller’s 39 points, 11 ringers, and four doubles equaled the

Cubs’ score in game one, and Wilson’s points gave the White Sox a 20-point win. Game two was a scratch contest. The Sox had a 1point lead after one box, and that was the closest the Cubs would get the rest of the game. Beckwith and Cifaldi both had clean games, but the Cubs managed only five ringers to the Sox’s 13, and the Sox won by 22 points. The teams went back and forth for the lead in game three. Tied going into the last box, the Cubs scored four and the Sox three, and with the two handicap points, the Cubs won by 3 points. Game four was a repeat of game three. The lead went back and forth and was tied twice, including going into the last box. Again, the Cubs scored four and the Sox three, plus the four points of handicap, and the Sox won by 3 points. With the 3-1 win, the Sox moved to the championship match. The Pirates faced the Rockies on the other side of the bracket. Game one was a scratch contest. Pollard edged Robinson 33-28, but Stevens outdueled Malerba 25-18. The Pirates won by 2 points. Walsh took control of game two with 38 points, 11 ringers, and two doubles, while the Rockies were only able to score 33 points. In the third game, Walsh and Stevens had a 14-point lead after six boxes on their way to a 3-0 win and a spot in the championship match. The championship match between the No. 1 White Sox and No. 3 Pirates took place Aug. 29 and was a best-of-seven match. In game one, Robinson and Stevens both had clean games and combined for 63 points, while the only bright spot for the Sox was Wilson’s back-to-back doubles in the middle of the game to close with 11 points. Miller started with 14 ringers in the first 11 boxes on his way to a 45point game and a double-digit win. Game three was a scratch contest. The Sox took the lead in the ninth box and outscored the

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Members of the White Sox celebrate after winning the Deep River Horseshoe League tournament championship. The White Sox became the first team in eight years to win both the regular-season and tournament titles.

Pirates 16-10 for their second win. The Sox took the lead in game four in the first box, but the Pirates slowly clawed their way back to tie the game in the 10th box. Miller tossed a double and was topped by Robinson’s double, but Stevens’ 1 point gave the Pirates the lead. Both teams had six in the last box. The Sox used their handicap for a 5-point win. Like game four, the Pirates took the lead in the first box and had a 4-point lead going into the final box. Robinson tossed a double and Miller topped him with a double. After Walsh scored 1 point, it came down to Beckwith, and he also scored 1 point. The

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Jesse J. Sanchez’s Zapata: A Folklorico Superhero Musical at the 2025 Live & In Color in Salem.

Salem Theater Retreat Showcases a Play and a Musical in Development By Kristina Dorsey Special to Living

The Live & In Color theater retreat in Salem is helping two Connecticut-connected writers develop their work this fall — and also had some Connecticut College students help evaluate musical-theater submissions earlier this year. Live & In Color, created 12 years ago by director/choreographer Devanand Janki, is a creative incubator that strives to advance diversity and inclusivity in American theater. Each year, it develops a new play and a new musical and gives each public stage readings at the Bingham Camp in Salem. Janki says this year’s retreat “feels like a wonderful celebration of the incredible artists coming out of Connecticut.” Shyama Iyer’s The Sound of an Anklet, for which she wrote the music, lyrics, and book, was selected as this autumn’s musical. Iyer earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in New Haven and is working toward her Ph.D. Sitara Effat Ahangari was cho-

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Vaibu Mohan’s play Bound to You was developed and given a staged reading at Live & In Color in 2025.

sen for the June Bingham New Playwright Commission, which provides resources and support toward the creation and development of a new play by earlycareer women/femme and/or nonbinary storytellers. Ahangari, a 2026 graduate of Conn College, is developing the play Dar Tarjameh [In Translation]. Ahangari is probably the youngest playwright Live & In

Color has had, Janki says. She rose to the top of the applications, which were all evaluated by professionals, not Conn College students. (Those writers pitch themselves and a concept for a brandnew play, rather than submitting a completed script.) Janki says one of the most striking things about Ahangari is her voice, how she “tells stories and has such a unique perspec-

tive on the world and straddles many different worlds culturally.” In addition, her work is very poetic, he says. Dar Tarjameh [In Translation] is about language and communication. Ahangari is of Iranian descent, and the play focuses on Tarjeh, who is stuck in translation between Farsi and English. As a first-generation American, Tarjeh can speak only in broken

Farsi, and the character of The Translator struggles to translate Tarjeh’s words into English. Ahangari says: “By gentle grace and consistent belief from organizations like L&IC, I am privileged to speak my notebooks into plays and worlds on the stage. Art isn’t only planting seeds and tending to their growth — it’s seedbeds, garden guides, and friends you invite over to taste your tomatoes. My inclusion in the June Bingham New Playwright Commission attaches me to a long-standing legacy of giving new gardeners their seedbeds. Live & In Color is determined to help me put food on my table, and to bring me water and nourishment to grow Dar Tarjameh into a new rosebush.” Janki says Live & In Color had some amazing contenders this year and that Ahangari and Iyer are both “brilliant, brilliant people.” Iyer comes from a traditional Indian family but was born in the U.S. and grew up in Kentucky, Janki says. See Salem page 21

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Calendar for the Week of September 17, 2026

Constitution Day Celebration: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Students from Clinton, Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Assessing the Best Care Options: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Killingworth, and Madison will read the U.S. Constitution Library Community Room, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Julie in full. State Senator Christine Cohen will be a special Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses evaluating care choices based guest. Light refreshments and a free pocket-sized copy of on individual needs, preferences and circumstances, and the Constitution will be provided. Free and open to the developing a personalized plan that promotes safety, public. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 independence and quality of life. Registration is required. Paint-a-Plow: 11 a.m. to noon. Atwater Memorial For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranNew England Pirates: 6:30 p.m. Chester Meeting House, Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children can fordlibraries.org. 4 Liberty St., Chester. Presentation on pirates and pirate stamp their handprints on a town snowplow that will be hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy, active during the winter. Registration not required. Virtual Author Talk with Yasmine Cheyenne: 2 p.m. including why people became pirates, life aboard pirate Acrylic paint will be used; dress accordingly. For info, visit Online. Features a conversation with wellness expert Yas- ships, weapons and tactics, politics, and the decline of northbranford.librarycalendar.com. mine Cheyenne about her book, The Comeback Era: From piracy. All ages welcome. Registration required. For info Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Registration or to register, call 860-526-0018 or email Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit Library@ChesterCT.org. Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton res- hchlibrary.org. idents in grades 5 to 12. Features pizza, games, crafts and God of Carnage: A Staged Reading: 7 p.m. Willoughby activities during a Clinton Public Schools half-day. Pizza Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony and video games are offered in the Community Room, Cheyenne: 2 p.m. Virtual. Yasmine Cheyenne discusses Creek. Presented by the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall with arts and crafts in The Hidek Hub. Students younger her book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to LivPlay Co. For info or to register (required), call 203-488than 12 must be picked up by 2 p.m. Bus service is availing Without Limits. Registration is required. For info or to 8702 or visit wwml.org/events. able from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan register, contact 860-767-1560 or visit youressexliSee page 23 brary.org.

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School; space is limited. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Salem Theater Retreat Showcases a Play and a Musical in Development and evaluated submissions alongside the theater retreat’s own team. These students were part of a new credited course in “She has a great love of musical theater and also a literary management for theater diversity. The class was great love of traditional Indian culture, so she’s trying to created by Ginny Anderson, who teaches at Conn and bring them together in her work in general and in this who joined the Live & In Color board last year. piece in particular. ... It’s a really special, special voice,” This year, Live & In Color drew about 50 musical-theJanki says. ater submissions. It used to receive 120 or 130, but after The Sound of an Anklet is a contemporary story set in the pandemic, it began restricting the size of the casts. New York City that mirrors the ancient Tamil epic Silap- That move was in response to theater leaders who conpatik•ram. As a legal assistant (who used to be an Indian tacted Janki looking for shows that required only two, dancer) named Kanika Rajan translates Silappatik•ram, three, or four actors. she imagines herself as the story’s heroine. Kanika sees Janki says Live & In Color is a “small but mighty comherself in love with the fantasy character Kovalan while pany, but it’s always like, How do we get all the jobs her real husband is becoming drawn to a singer. Eventu- done?” ally, her now-ex-husband is charged with a crime and Going through every submission requires a great deal faces deportation. of time. For a number of years, Live & In Color has “It’s a really intimate piece about love and faith,” Janki brought in different colleagues and professionals to evalsays. uate those submissions, but even just coordinating that is Iyer says: “It is an honor to tell this story. A story of a difficult. woman battling expectations, and rising above, by Anderson has long brought her students to a Live & In dreaming, learning, and living an ancient Tamil Epic. I Color dress rehearsal, and Janki has always been struck am eternally grateful to Dev and the Live & in Color by how smart they are and how insightful their feedback team, who are making my own dreams a reality.” is. The pilot program for the class took place this past academic year, and the students did the first reads and b evaluations of the musical-theater submissions. Every Another Conn College Connection script had to be read by at least three students. The top 10 Some Conn College students became part of Live & In were then evaluated by the Live & In Color team and its Color’s literary process this year as they read, discussed, peers. Continued from page 20

Janki stopped in occasionally to talk to the students and guide them through the process. “It was such a great experience,” he says. “They were actually in many ways tougher on pieces than professionals were. For young students, it was a great thing for them to be: ‘Oh, this is real. It’s not just a hypothetical exercise. We are actually making decisions on things that will become something or for an artist that actually exists and sort of deciding their future.’ So I think they took it very seriously and took it to heart. It was very, very cool.” b

A Transformative Experience Looking back on the dozen years of Live & In Color, Janki says he is proud of the canon of work and the range of the pieces that have been developed at this theater retreat. He says: “Many of our shows and artists have gone on to great success, which is thrilling. It hasn’t gotten easier, I will say, mainly because of funding — every one of the arts is in the same boat — so that’s constantly daunting, but we do have really staunch supporters. I’m so grateful for the people who support us. ... I think it’s important, what we do. With (our audiences), I think they do love theater, and when they show up, they have a transformative experience.” For more information, visit liveandincolor.org

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Page Turners Find Me by Holly Craig Honestly, I was so happy to finish this book so that my blood pressure could go down and my anxiety could dissipate. Hallie and Gertie come together to search for their brother. He is somewhere on a mountain known for a hidden commune tucked away from society. People go missing from the commune. Who or what is behind the abductions? — Judi, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Life of M by Rachel Cusk Reading at times like a movie script, this brief novel follows a somewhat anonymous former child star and current film star, M, who encounters the unnamed writer/narrator, who has chosen to create a “project” in the form of a novel loosely based on M’s life. What proceeds is a somewhat taciturn and existential romp through a celebrity’s dayto-day, with the introspection and nihilism perfectly balanced. — Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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

The Secret Dinner by Raphael Montes If you have a weak stomach, you should stay away from this one. But if you enjoy the macabre or liked Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, you’ll want to devour this in one sitting. While reading this book, I battled a mix of revulsion and sympathy ... you’ll have to find out which won out. — Heather, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Well-researched and accessibly written, this book offers a critical review of Trump’s second administration so far. The authors’ stance is mainly implied; the book simply presents the facts, detailing major events and policies. I liked the attention paid to Trump’s relationships and his Cabinet, which humanizes the spectacle of his presidency. A great read to stay informed! — Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty Big Little Lies fans, rejoice! This is the sequel, set 10 years later, and it’s just as delicious as the first. The kids are teens, the moms are older, and there are all-new issues to deal with. It’s a quick, juicy read. — Karen F., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Continued from page 21 Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Scranton Library Friends Used Book Sale: Thursday, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Patron Preview; Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The Patron Preview is open to Friends members; new members can register at the door for $25. On Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., all adult books are $1. Features adult, children’s, and young adult books. For info, email scrantonlibraryfriends9@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Friends of Branford’s Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale: Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. for Friends members only; 7 to 9 p.m. open to the public; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Branford Train Station, 35 Maple St. Features more than 50,000 used books,

Farm Shark by Bill Canterbury, illustrated by Maddie Frost Relentlessly optimistic farm animals try to welcome the new addition to the farm. Absolutely hilarious! Great read-aloud—which animal do you identify with? — Jamie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

children’s books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. Sunday, $10 fill-a-bag; bags provided. Proceeds support library programs, materials and services. For info, contact 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or friends@blackstonelibrary.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Michael Langlois. Explores how the musicals 1776 and Hamilton interpret the story of America's founding. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. POW/MIA Day: 10 a.m. Congregational Church green, Route 80, Foxon Rd., North Branford. Hosted by the North Branford Veterans Service Commission to remember those who did not return. For info, call 203-836-1027. Art for Life Art Exhibition Opening Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. Connecticut Cancer Foundation Gallery, 15 N. Main St., Old Saybrook. Features artwork by Cat Francucci, Patrick Ganino and Melissa Imossi. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. For info, call 860-388-0788. Focus on Fall Opening Reception: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Opening reception for the gallery’s annual fall exhibition featuring painting, mixed media, photography and sculpture

inspired by the colors, textures and atmosphere of autumn. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Military Whist Card Party: 7 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for light refreshments and raffles. Tickets: $15, must be purchased before the event. For info or tickets, call Jan Cattaruzza at 203-671-8223.

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

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Fireworks Over the Brooklyn Bridge by Bill Keane is among the works featured in Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES 2026 exhibition at Connecticut Hospice.

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Under Watchful Legs by Matt Patterson is among the photographs selected for the IMAGES 2026 exhibition at Connecticut Hospice.

IMAGES 2026 Travels to CT Hospice Press Release from Shoreline Arts Alliance

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Squared by Linda Lancz is featured in IMAGES 2026, Shoreline Arts Alliance’s annual statewide juried photography exhibition, now on display at Connecticut Hospice.

Selected works from Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 45th annual IMAGES photography competition and exhibition are now on display at Connecticut Hospice for an exhibition that runs through Jan. 8, 2027. IMAGES, the oldest annual statewide juried photography competition and exhibition in Connecticut, celebrates photography in its many aspects, formats, and technologies. Shoreline Arts Alliance has partnered with Connecticut Hospice on the exhibition for more than 20 years. The photographs on display for patients, their families and friends, and those who work at Connecticut Hospice include work by Connecticut artists Carol Bailey of Guilford, Paul Berger of Newtown, Alan Berkson of Fairfield, Roberto Boria of Madison, Harmony Chamberlain Harrington of Southington, Isabel Chenoweth of Hamden, Lisa Colberg of Monroe, Gary Connoly of Branford, Penrhyn Cook of Bridgeport, Robert Coolidge of Branford, Juliana Doggart of Guilford, Michael Fanelli of Clinton, Lynn Fisher of Meriden, Kathryn Frederick of Killingworth, Mary Griffen of Cromwell, Bill Keane of East Haven, Linda Lancz of Branford, Kristin Long of West Simsbury, Allison Maltese of Guilford, Matt Patterson of Glastonbury, Scott Sewitch of Cheshire, Tom Tabaczynski of Hamden, Robert Thomas of Branford, Paul Vanderwoude of Woodbridge, Robert S. White of Guilford, and John Zyrlis of East Haven. Since 1980, Shoreline Arts Alliance has evolved from an arts-presenting organization to one focused on professional arts development, creating supportive communities for artists through recognition, mentorship, networking, and education. The nonprofit is a Connecticut Office of the Arts-designated regional service organization for the Shoreline. For more information, visit shorelinearts.org, email office@shorelinearts.org, or call 203-421-6739.

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Stand by Scott Sewitch is featured in Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES 2026 exhibition at Connecticut Hospice.

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Legacy Theater Adds Performances, Theater for a Young Audience Is Saved, Two Holiday Shows Announced Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist

Another Loss: At times, it seems like bad news comes in waves. While we are still processing the deaths of Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem, on Aug. 26, stage and screen star Tim Curry died at the age of 80. Curry is perhaps best known for originating the role of Frank-N-Furter in the stage and film productions of The Rocky Horror Show. But his stage career included Tony-nominated performances in Amadeus, My Favorite Year, and as King Arthur in Spamalot. He appeared in multiple films, and following a stroke in 2012, did voice work for numerous animated series and films. I will always remember his performance in Spamalot. Performances Added: Legacy Theatre has added four more performances for its production of The Odd Couple due to the demand for tickets. The added performances include Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org. One-Man Show: Playhouse on Park in West Hartford is opening its 18th season with a one-man show, The Happiest Man

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on Earth, based on the book of the same title by Eddie Jaku. The title may seem incongruous since the book is about Jaku’s experiences during the Holocaust, including surviving Auschwitz and his life afterward. He has dedicated himself to sharing the stories of those lost and “teaching others how to find the light in the darkness.” The play, adapted by Mark St. Germain, runs from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available at PlayhouseOnPark.org. Broadway Concert Series: Next up in Legacy Theatre’s Broadway concert series is actor/playwright Sam Gravitte. Gravitte’s credits include Fiyero in Wicked, as well as the off-Broadway musical White Rose, and regional productions of Frozen, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sweeney Todd, Beautiful, and others. The show is Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org. The show also streams live. Children’s Theater Continues: When Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret

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Theatre closed in June, the status of its well-known children’s theater was in jeopardy. Luckily, Fairfield’s Black Rock Theater stepped up and signed an agreement to keep the Theatre for Young Audiences going for at least five years. The first show will be The Christmas Express from Nov. 28 to Dec. 29. Details have not yet been announced, but you can check out info at BlackRockTheater.org. Briefs: The national tour of the musical The Great Gatsby rolls into Hartford’s Bushnell Theatre from Tuesday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets are now on sale at the Bushnell for the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, which runs Feb. 16 to 21. Goodspeed has officially announced that Emily Skinner will play Miss Hannigan, and Jenn Thompson will direct the upcoming production of Annie. I learned this in July. Yale Rep’s production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom will offer an audiodescribed performance with a “touch tour” prior to the Saturday, Oct. 17, matinee; an ASL-interpreted performance Saturday, Oct. 17, in the evening; a Spanish-language open-captioned performance Friday, Oct. 23; and an open-captioned, relaxed performance Saturday, Oct. 24, at the matinee. Holiday Shows: Two theaters have announced their holiday shows. Playhouse on Park in West Hartford is bringing back its award-winning production of All Is

Guilford Fair Parade: 10 a.m. Downtown Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair Parade, presented by the Guilford Fair Parade Committee, features the theme "Celebrating SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 250 Years of America." Open to individuals, clubs, busiBoat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to nesses, schools and community groups from Guilford, 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Branford, North Branford, Madison and Clinton. Rain or Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLA- shine. For info or to register, visit guilfordfairparade.com. approved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, STEAM Saturdays: Magnus Effect Cup Gliders: 10 a.m. space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net. Explore the science of aerodynamics by using everyday Deep River Cares Fund Mums Fundraiser: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deep River Town Hall, 174 Main St. Mums available in three sizes while supplies last. Prices: 8-inch pots, $10 each or three for $25; 12-inch pots, $25 each or two for $45; large patio pots, $45. Preorders are suggested. For info or to preorder, visit bit.ly/drcf-mums.

Calm – The Christmas Truce of 1914. Legacy Theatre is presenting a show created by two former Radio City Rockettes. ’Tis the Season will run from Dec. 9 to 20. NYC Notes: Producers of the Dolly Parton musical announced the show will open as planned in January. It is scheduled to open officially on Parton’s 81st birthday. The musical Six will close on Jan. 3 after more than 2,100 performances. The revival of Dreamgirls, which was scheduled to open this fall, has been postponed. No future dates have been announced. What’s Playing in Connecticut: The Snow Goose at Goodspeed Musicals to Oct. 18. The Odd Couple at Legacy Theatre to Oct. 11. Oh, Mary! at the Bushnell from Sept. 19 to 23. Come From Away at Sharon Playhouse through Sept. 27. The Ford/Hill Project (Long Wharf) from Sept. 19 to 27. The Great Gatsby at the Bushnell, Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. The Mystery of Edwin Drood at CenterStage Shelton, Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park from Sept. 23 to Oct. 18. 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, Connecticut Theater Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

1876 Star-Spangled Banner Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Madison’s rare 38-star U.S. flag. Costumed docents will share the story behind the flag. Free. For info, visit deaconjohngrave.org.

Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features artists and creative vendors on the museum’s back lawn, followed by an opportunity to view A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years. Free. objects to create a glider that is part game, part toy and Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. For info, call part physics experiment. Registration is required. For info 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Oysters, Steel, and Stories: Noon to 4 p.m. Clinton Historical Society, 103 E. Main St. Features oyster farmers, Block Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connecticut River shellfish and environmental organizations, traditional Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features live music, food and maritime crafts, blacksmithing, live maritime music, oysbeverage vendors, lawn games, and history- and nature- ter stew and grilled oysters. Visitors can also tour the Old themed activities for all ages. Includes the museum's Brick and Buell Tool Museum. Admission: $18; children annual meeting. For info, contact 860-767-8269 or under 12 free. Admission includes four oysters, raw on crm@ctrivermuseum.org, or visit ctrivermuseum.org. the half shell or hot grilled. For info, visit clintoncthistory.org. See page 26

26 Continued from page 25 Coffee and Cats: An Afternoon with Big Cats: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Presented by Gail Cameron, DEEP master wildlife conservationist and member of the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo curatorial team. The program explores physical and behavioral traits among domestic cats and their wild relatives. Admission: $25. For info or tickets, visit gnhcp.org/coffeeandcats. The Morgan School Class of 1976 50th Reunion: 5 p.m. Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Rd. Features a reunion dinner for members of The Morgan School Class of 1976. Cost: $110 per person, includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Cash bar, DJ, dancing, and raffle prizes. RSVP by Aug. 19. Payment due by Sept. 1. For info or reservations, contact Nancy Carr De Genaro at ndegenaro@comcast.net or Jackie Little Miller at jac9958@aol.com. Delivering Hope: Meals on Wheels Fundraiser: 5 to 9 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features dinner, drinks, dancing, a silent auction, and other activities to benefit Meals on Wheels. Proceeds support meal preparation and delivery services for seniors. For info or tickets, call 860-388-1611 or visit yourestuary.org. Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Karen Pfrommer teaches a group lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Cost: $20. For info, contact 203-208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com. Art of the Guitar: Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser: 8 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features Billy Novick on clarinet and Guy Van Duser on fingerstyle guitar performing classic American jazz. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of show. For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Autumn Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features handmade goods from local artisans, including knitwear, seasonal décor, jewelry, candles and gifts. For info, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. New England Landscape and Bon Appétit Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Opening reception for the association’s concurrent New England Landscape and Bon Appétit exhibitions. Free. For info, call 860-434-7802, email info@lymeartassociation.org, or visit lymeartassociation.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays through Elizabethan Eyes (Part III): 5 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Goodheart discusses Shakespeare’s worldview and its influence on his plays. Presented by Elm Shakes-

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING peare. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Music Across Borders: 6:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Rotary District 7980 and its Opus for Peace initiative in recognition of the International Day of Peace. Features a concert and conversation with cellist and Rotary Peace Fellow Diego Carneiro. For info, visit osrotary.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 What's in Your Cup? A Global History of Caffeinated Drinks: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Rebekah Pite, Ph.D. Explores the history of coffee, tea, chocolate, and yerba mate. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Pajama Storytime: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children may wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket while Mrs. Fig shares stories with sound effects, movement, and puppets. Family members of all ages welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000. Fire on the Hill: The Battle for New Haven, 1779: 6 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Ann McGuire, president of the Friends of Fort Wooster. Features the story of the 36-hour British and Hessian invasion of New Haven in July 1779, including the defense of Black Rock Fort and the battle at the site now known as Fort Wooster Park. Hosted by the Branford Historical Society. For info, visit branfordhistoricalsociety.org. LEGO STEM Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Participants use STEM principles to solve a problem, create a design, and test a project. This month’s project is an air-powered vehicle. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Trip: Connecticut Audubon Center: 8:45 a.m. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a guided walk exploring migrating birds and wildlife at the Connecticut Audubon Center in Old Lyme. Cost: $21. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. The Atlantic Discussion Group: 10:30 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Monthly discussion of The Atlantic. Monthly issues are available to participants in digital and print formats while supplies last. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. International Peace Day 2026: 10:30 a.m. Peace Pole at Gardiner’s Landing, 150 College St., Old Saybrook. The Old Saybrook Rotary Club will commemorate International Peace Day with a brief gathering focused on peace, understanding, and goodwill. The public is invited. For info, visit osrotary.org.

Imagination Station: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 4. Open-ended crafting with Miss Lauren. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Family Paint Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants will create art and take part in conversation with YA librarian Brian Story. Families are welcome. Paint supplies and light refreshments provided. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. 250th Anniversary of American Beer: 6 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter presents an illustrated program on the role of beer and brewing in American history. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. The 93rd Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps: The History of Camp Roosevelt at Chatfield Hollow: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Author and retired teacher Marty Podskoch discusses Camp Roosevelt and the Civilian Conservation Corps projects at Chatfield Hollow and Hammonasset Beach. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000. Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Access Health CT: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Trained enrollment specialists will answer questions about health and dental insurance options and assist with enrollment. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Understanding Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver Program: 1 to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver Program, including eligibility requirements, available services and resources for family members caring for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. Teen Crafternoon: Journal Stickers: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will design and make stickers for journals or planners. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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LIVING • THE SOUND • SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features performances, discussions and instruction exploring the connections between classical music and guitar. Led by local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Trusts: Everything You Wanted to Know but Didn’t Know to Ask: 6:30 p.m. Virtual. Estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques discusses trusts and whether a trust may be suitable as part of an estate plan. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Stony Creek Forum: Author Event: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Award-winning author Gish Jen discusses Bad Bad Girl. In person. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Photo courtesy of Guilford Art League

Short Beach, a watercolor by Vladimir Shpitalnik, received second place in the Guilford Art League’s Annual Juried Show, now on view at the Guilford Art Center through Sept. 26.

Guilford Art League Show Honors Top Artists Press Release from Guilford Art League

The Guilford Art League’s Annual Juried Show is now on view at the Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St., Guilford. The exhibition brings together Connecticut artists and features work in a range of styles, media, and subject matter. Top honors in this year’s show went to Lori Neumann, who received first place for At Tiffany Farm, plein air; Vladimir ShpiContinued from page 26 Diamond Art: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children in grades 3 and up can create an animal-themed diamond art project using styluses and gems. Registration required; supplies are limited and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

talnik, second place for Short Beach; and Marisa Taddei, third place for Noon Over Blue Mountain. Ashley Cotton received the sculpture award for Lifted by Joy. The annual exhibition includes traditional and representational work as well as contemporary approaches. The show will remain open through Saturday, Sept. 26. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Opening Reception for the Elected Members Exhibition: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition of works by more than 30 artists. The exhibit runs through Nov. 12. Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Christ Episcopal Church Tag Sale Preview: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Early sale preview and reception for the church’s annual tag sale. Admission: $10, including wine and cheese and three raffle tickets. Sale features furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203453-2279.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Friends of the Guilford Free Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features used books, puzzles, paper ephemera, CDs, DVDs and vinyl. Bake sale Saturday while supplies last. Live entertainment includes The Ukuladies Friday at 1 p.m., Mimi Dudley Saturday at 10 a.m. and The Skunk Misery Ramblers Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday, everything is half price. Proceeds support the library. For info, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Christ Episcopal Church Annual Tag Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203-453-2279.

Priscilla Otte Preserve Bioblitz: 9 a.m. Priscilla Otte Preserve, Guilford. iNaturalist Ambassador Abby Sesselberg and Guilford Land Conservation Trust Director Steve Mayo lead an approximately twohour search for plants and animals. Suitable for families. Participants are encouraged to create an iNaturalist account and download the app beforehand. Meet at the parking area at 479-499 History Happy Hour: 6 p.m. Allis-Bushnell Saw Mill Hill Rd. For info, text 203-7729842. House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Charlie Shafer disWalk to End Alzheimer’s: 9 a.m. event cussing the Mary Stannard and Collier opens; 10 a.m. ceremony; 10:30 a.m. twomurder cases from the 1800s. The promile walk. Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune gram previews stories that will be feaAve., New London. Features a walk to tured during guided Madison Land Trust raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s hikes in October. Suggested donation: disease care, support, and research. Partic$15 general admission, $10 for Madison Historical Society members. Advance reg- ipants can join the Old Saybrook Rotary istration requested. For info or to register, Club team, captained by Martha Rothchild. For info or to join the Old Saycall 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhisbrook Rotary Club team, visit osrotary.org tory.org. or act.alz.org. Bounding Beyond Boundaries: Building Community at Any Age: 6 p.m. The Con- Artisan & Antique Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House gregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Emma Dufresne of Women & Fam- Lane, Madison. The festival features artiily Life Center presents a program explor- san and antique vendors, live music, ing ways to build meaningful connections hayrides, and a pumpkin patch with decoand community at every stage of life. Free. rating supplies. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Madison Chamber For info, call 860-663-1789, email of Commerce. For info, visit office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit madisonct.com. killingworthchurch.org. See page 28

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Ron Imbriglio Marks a Lifetime in Art Press Release from Ron Imbriglio

Killingworth’s Ron Imbriglio, 81, will have his first solo show, featuring works from his more than 70 years as an artist, at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road, beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. The exhibition runs through Friday, Nov. 13. Admission is free, and the exhibition is open to the public during regular center hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Imbriglio’s oils, pastels, and watercolors explore nature and creation both locally and from his travels across the country. He began painting while in elementary school and later refined his skills at the Paier School of Art in Hamden and Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme. A member of the Clinton Art Society, Imbriglio’s art has been displayed in many local shows, but this is the first exhibition to feature his work exclusively. Imbriglio “paints what he sees,” and his paintings reflect the Shoreline Connecticut landscape, with many pieces depicting Hammonasset, Chatfield Hollow, and other local natural areas. The show also includes examples of his commissioned oil and pastel works of people and pets. Originals and prints of Imbriglio’s work are available for purchase through Fine Art America or at ronimbriglio.com, where he can also be reached for information about commissions. The exhibition runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 13 at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

Photo courtesy of Ron Imbriglio

Hammonasset in Brown by Killingworth artist Ron Imbriglio, whose first solo exhibition opens Oct. 1 at the Madison Senior Center.

Continued from page 27 Shredding Event: 9 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook High School parking lot, 1111 Boston Post Rd. Features on-site shredding of sensitive documents. Cost: $10 per box, based on banker’s box or copy paper box size. No appointment necessary. Held rain or shine. Proceeds support Rotary Club community service activities in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Old Lyme. For info, call John Aforismo at 860-794-5009.

Essex focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and rethinking. For ages 8 and older. Registration encouraged but not required. For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com.

Chess Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features instruction from a ranked chess coach on tactics and strategies, with time for gameplay. Open to children, teens, and adults with basic knowledge of chess. Space is limited. Registration required; each participant must register separately. For Become a Green Super Hero!: 9:30 a.m. Ivoryton Library, info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverli106 Main St., Ivoryton. Hands-on workshop with environ- brary.libcal.com. mental educator Karen Evans of Sustainable Essex focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and rethinking. For Pokémon Club: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Bosages 4 to 8. Registration encouraged but not required. ton Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For ages 6 to 11. Participants For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com. can learn the card game, take part in a Pokémon activity and discuss Pokémon with other enthusiasts. Cards will Become a Green Super Hero!: 10:30 a.m. Ivoryton be available for use. Children can bring their own cards Library, 106 Main St., Ivoryton. Hands-on workshop with to play and trade; parents or caregivers must remain in environmental educator Karen Evans of Sustainable the library during the program. Free. Registration

suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. LEGO Fest: 2 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Griswold Room, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features an opportunity to share LEGO creations or build a creation using LEGOs provided at the event. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all ages. For info, visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Viewing the Moment Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. Features an opening reception for Viewing the Moment, an exhibition by the artists of Gallery One exploring everyday experiences and memories through painting, photography, and collage. Free and open to the public. For info, email galleryonect@gmail.com or visit galleryonect.com. See page 29

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Designers Circus Pop-Up Returns to GAC Press Release from Guilford Art Center

Designers Circus, a pop-up shopping event featuring women’s clothing and accessories, returns to Guilford Art Center Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is free and open to the public. For three days, the Guilford Art Center gallery will feature apparel and accessories from more than 70 local, national, and international designers. Designers Circus offers casual wear, professional attire, special-occasion pieces, and accessories for women of a range of ages and sizes. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The Shop at Guilford Art Center will also be open, offering handcrafted jewelry, accessories, home décor, and other items. A portion of event proceeds will support Guilford Art Center’s educational programs. Admission is free. All sales are final, with no returns, refunds, credits, or exchanges. Guilford Art Center is a nonprofit school, shop, and gallery that supports the arts through classes for adults and children, exhibitions, a year-round shop feaPhoto courtesy of Guilford Art Center Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center turing handmade American crafts, and Colorful sweaters from Alembika are among the women’s clothing featured at the An Alembika dress is among the fashions special events. For more information, visit Designers Circus pop-up shopping event, returning to Guilford Art Center Oct. 1 through 3. featured at Designers Circus, a three-day pop-up shopping event at Guilford Art guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947. Center.

Continued from page 28 Music on the Lawn: 4 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features singer/songwriter George Potts and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb performing contemporary folk music and Americana. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Attendees may bring a picnic. For info, visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Essex Village Walking Tour: 5 p.m. Foot of Main Street, in front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Features a guided walking tour led by EHS guide Brien Riedell exploring the maritime history of 18th-century Potapaug, Essex's working waterfront, shipbuilding prominence, and development as a visitor destination. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Free for active Essex Historical Society members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods,

baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com. Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com. Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Connecticut-made products from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook.

Stony Creek Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org. Theater The Snow Goose: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Oct. 18. For info, call 860-8738668 or visit goodspeed.org. Annie: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs Oct. 30 through Dec. 27. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. The Odd Couple: The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Runs through Oct. 11. For info, call 203315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org. To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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