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Branford To Host Clean Energy Symposium Oct. 3 By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

Branford will host a Clean Energy Symposium Saturday, Oct. 3, to educate residents about energy efficiency and clean energy options. The event will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Community House, 46 Church Street.

According to a press release, the event will include Branford First Selectman Josh Brooks, the Branford Clean Energy Committee, and commercial partners. During the symposium, Dan Rabin will provide information about the Clean Energy Committee, Rhea Drozdenko of New England Smart Energy will provide information about home energy solutions and heat pumps, and Eric

Foley of Earthlight will discuss residential solar power and battery storage. Rabin said the symposium will feature about a 90-minute presentation, 30 minutes of questions and answers, and 30 minutes of table time, when attendees can get more specific information from some of the presenters. See Branford To Host page 4

Danielle Eadevito knows there’s more to a library than just books....2

Weathering It Together Air Force veteran Rich Santiago, right, of Veterans Inc. in New Close Calls Britain speaks about what Take a Vet Fishing’s annual event means Branford football starts 2-1 after three to him and other veterans as Take straight fourth-quarter battles....................12 a Vet Fishing President Jeff Arnson listens at the Branford Yacht Club on Sept. 26. High winds from the nor’easter kept boats ashore, but veterans gathered for breakfast and lunch and enjoyed several hours of live music. The event is traditionally the Branford-based nonprofit’s largest of the year, with smaller events held throughout the year.

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Danielle Eadevito: More Than Books By Pam Young Correspondent

Growing up in Branford, Danielle Eadevito was an avid reader who came to see libraries as places to do much more than find a book. Her experiences at local libraries, including the Blackstone Library in Branford, eventually helped point her toward a career that has allowed her to combine two of her interests: working with people and connecting them with the resources their community has to offer. Danielle attended Branford High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in social science from Albertus Magnus College and a master’s degree in library and information science from Southern Connecticut State University. As an undergraduate, she frequently found herself in libraries while working with groups and completing projects. Those experiences began to broaden her understanding of what a library could provide. “It was really amazing to see what libraries provided then and how much more they have to offer now,” Danielle says. “We offer so many dif-

of the Week ferent things and people can take a lot away from the programming that is offered.” That interest eventually brought Danielle to the Guilford Free Library, where she was hired as a part-time librarian in 2015. “My background in social science and working with people led me to working in the Guilford Free Library,” Danielle says. “It really has offered me the opportunity to learn, connect with people, and be involved in the community. I really enjoy it.” Eleven years later, she has grown along with the library. Danielle became a full-time librarian in 2016, supervisory librarian in 2019, and associate librarian in 2023, the position she holds today. “I really enjoy that I have been able to grow in my career as the library has grown,” she says.

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Along the way, Danielle has seen firsthand how many different roles a library can play in a community. “There are so many different ways a library can serve people,” she says. Programming is now one of the primary focuses of her work, giving Danielle the opportunity to bring people together around everything from languages and cooking to technology and music. “It is my main focus and I love it because I get to create programs that bring people into the library to connect with others and to introduce new interests,” Danielle says. The library offers Italian classes taught by a local teacher, with levels ranging from beginner to advanced, as well as cooking and technology classes, concerts, and guest presentations. The library also recently completed its summer concert series. Danielle is also responsible for the library’s historical room, which preserves and shares Guilford history with the community. Another example of that connection came Sept. 25 to 27 with the 45th See Danielle Eadevito page 6

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Danielle Eadevito has grown from a part-time librarian at the Guilford Free Library to associate librarian, developing programs that bring people together while helping connect the community with the library's many resources.

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Crisci Gives Back To Branford While Speaking To Democrats, Independents, And Unaffiliated Comey “No-Show” To Fundraise For Her Campaign Instead What I heard at Pizza with Paul, and what I told the people who showed up

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few weeks ago, I double dog-dared the Democrats, independents, and unaffiliated voters of Branford to have pizza with a Republican. On Wednesday night, they took me up on it. They came. They grabbed a slice, sat down, and asked me hard questions for two hours. Nobody yelled. People disagreed with me and told me so, and I thanked them for it. That is what this town used to look like, and it can look like that again. Not everybody could be in that room, so here is what we talked about. Who I am, and what this job is I told people who I am. I am a moderate Republican, raised in a mostly Democratic family back when Democrats and Republicans were different people than they are today. I believe in common sense, and I believe in facts. I am not running for Congress or the U.S. Senate. I am running to represent Branford. We have to stop letting Washington rent space in our heads. My job is what is at our front door. Start in the bullseye and work your way out. Someone asked how my conservative values would affect the town. They wouldn’t. When you’re hired for a job, your party and your faith should not change

how you do it, whether you’re building widgets or representing a town in Hartford. I am a servant leader. I’m there to represent people, not impose my feelings on them. On day one, I would meet with the Democratic Town Committee, the Republican Town Committee, the First Selectman, our district state senator, and anyone else who needs a voice in Hartford, learn what matters to them, and get to work. Housing and local control We spent a lot of time on zoning. Branford sits around 3 percent on the state’s affordable housing count, far short of the 10 percent that Section 8-30g, a 1989 law, holds over our heads. Until we get there, developers can go around our Planning and Zoning Commission in court. The new state housing law doesn’t fix that. It adds to it. Branford can reach its goals without overpopulating the town. But the seniors and veterans who have paid taxes here for decades, and the young people who grew up here, should be able to afford to stay before we build for everyone else. One person asked about seniors losing their homes because they can’t afford them. That is unacceptable. Our seniors need real help with property taxes, and I would go to Hartford and

propose a senior plan to provide it. Propose it, not just vote on somebody else’s. We also talked about flooding and our shoreline. When we ask Hartford for help, we need case studies and evidence, not wishes. “Why do you keep saying she hasn’t done enough?” That question came up more than once, and it’s fair.

happened yet. So, the real question is whether I’m the right person for whatever comes. Put Robin Comey and me side by side. Who listens, negotiates, and communicates better? If the answer is me, the choice is simple. Maybe it’s just someone else’s turn. Vote for the person, not the letter next to their name.

Representative Robin Comey has had eight years. She has done real work in her lane, including Birth to Three and programs that help feed children. Those are good things, and I will keep supporting them.

Our kids, AI and the trades I explained Project 1829 and Beyond, and why we need to stop hunting for gotcha moments over a word like “project” and listen to what people actually propose.

But what about the rest of Branford? The family whose tax bill went up again. The senior who can’t afford to stay. The graduate who is packing up for another state. Voting for bills is part of the job. Writing and championing bills for the whole town, not just a few causes, is the rest of it.

AI literacy would be one of my top priorities. We let social media go unchecked, and our kids paid for it with bullying and worse. If schools had taught the good, the bad, and the ugly of it, we might have saved some of them. We cannot make that mistake twice. Our kids need to learn how to use AI, what it gets right and wrong, and how to think for themselves instead of letting it think for them.

When people tell me she has done a lot, I ask one question: What has she done for you? Most people have a hard time answering. I don’t know everything. Someone asked about sewage going into our waters. I told the truth: I didn’t know enough about it, but I would find out. That’s the job. Much of what a representative handles hasn’t

I also want to bring back the trades and basic life skills, from home economics to job training. I want a curriculum that teaches, not one that only suggests. A good cause, and an empty chair The night raised money for the Branford Community Dining

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Room, the Branford Food Pantry, and the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. As promised, $25 was pledged to each organization for every person in attendance. Forty people came, which meant $1,000 for each foundation. I matched it and then some, bringing each organization’s total to $5,000. That’s $15,000 in all, out the door and poured into our town of Branford. That was not a political act. It was neighbors from different parties doing something good together. I also invited Representative Comey to sit beside me and answer the same questions. Unfortunately, she chose to attend a fundraiser for her own campaign that night instead. I understand candidates have obligations, but there is always time to raise money for ourselves. I wish voters could have heard from both of us. Nevertheless, by the end of the night, a lot of people told me I had given them something to think about. Some said they’d vote for me. That meant a great deal. What mattered more was that they came, listened, asked questions, and allowed the spirit of the evening to be about communication and giving back to our community. We can’t run a town on apathy or low information. We have to talk to each other, one person at a time. That’s my commitment to all of you.

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A Strong and Committed State Government The Republican candidate for state representative urges us to forget about the “big orange elephant”—Donald Trump—because this local election is about “facts, not feelings.” Here’s a fact—Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has already cut more than 200 Branford residents off SNAP, taking food away from families and reducing spending in our local grocery stores by $500,000. How do you feel about that? Another fact—next year, federal Medicaid changes are projected to reduce enrollment in Connecticut by more than 100,000 residents. When people without health care get sick, however, they can end up in the emergency room, with enormous debts they can’t repay. This ultimately falls on the rest of us in

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The event is part of the town’s HeatSmart program, “a community-based initiative intended to help residents improve home energy efficiency and learn about clean heating and cooling technologies,” according to the press release. The program connects residents with a vendor who conducts a home energy assessment to evaluate home efficiency. The assessment has a $40 copay and is provided at no cost to income-eligible households. As an incentive, New England Smart Energy Group will contribute $25 to the Branford Food Pantry for each completed Home Energy Solutions assessment, organizers said. The HeatSmart program also provides residents with more information about available programs from Energize Connecticut that aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce long-term energy costs, according to the press release. The program was launched in 2021, and, to date, more than 1,000 Branford residents have participated. Part of Rabin’s presentation will provide more information about the HeatSmart program.

In particular, Rabin said rising energy costs, as well as greater public awareness of climate change, have contributed to increased interest in energy efficiency. “I think it’s really, really important for Branford residents to get good information on this topic,” Rabin said. “My hope is that Branford residents get more comfortable looking into and asking about these kinds of programs.” Rabin said the upcoming symposium is the first event of its kind held by the Clean Energy Committee and gave credit to the First Selectman for inspiring the committee to hold the event. “Josh Brooks is extremely supportive and it was his suggestion we do informative meetings,” Rabin said, noting that he hopes to make the symposium an annual event. Once the symposium is complete, Rabin said the committee will discuss potentially holding more events. Rabin said the committee is planning to host another talk about available energy efficiency programs in November at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, though an exact date has not yet been set. For more information or to register, visit www.heatsmartct.org/branford.

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Danielle Eadevito: More Than Books Continued from page 2 annual Friends of the Guilford Free Library book sale, the library’s largest annual fundraiser. “This year will be the 45th annual sale, so it is a special event for the library and the community run by the Friends of the Library,” Danielle said before the sale. The annual event offered thousands of gently used books for children, teens, and adults, along with puzzles, DVDs and CDs, paper materials, and records. A special section celebrated America’s 250th anniversary, and the weekend also included a bake sale and live entertainment. For Danielle, one of the highlights of the annual event is seeing people come out to support the library. “All the support from the community helps us purchase equipment and provide services to patrons,” she says. “It is nice to see the community come together.” That relationship with the public is also what Danielle has enjoyed about building her career at the library. “I like being a part of an organization that has such a direct connection with the community,” she says. “I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community and library. It is really great working with the public.” Her career has also reinforced something Danielle first began to recognize while spending time in libraries as a student in Branford: A library’s role in a community extends far beyond its shelves. “I would like people to know that the library is more than books,” she says. “We have a lot of things geared toward local history and resources are available to people. They can learn something new, connect with others, come in and enjoy an important part of the community.” As Danielle looks ahead, she hopes to continue growing in her own career while developing programs that are interesting and meaningful to patrons. She also wants to devote more attention to the historical room and its role in preserving Guilford’s past. For Danielle, the interest in libraries that developed while growing up in Branford has become a career centered on helping other people discover what those spaces can offer. “I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community and library,” Danielle says.

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George Bonci Branford George O. Bonci, of Branford, died on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. George was born in New Haven on July 2, 1937, the youngest son of Otello and Yolanda Bonci, and grew up in Branford. Following his service in the U.S. Navy, George worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation until his retirement. He was a communicant at St. Mary Church in Branford and a member of the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club. For many years, George operated a flower and Christmas tree yard, bringing warmth and joy to friends and family with gifts of flowers on Mother’s Day

and Easter, and trees and wreaths at Christmas. George is survived by his sister-inlaw, Patricia Bonci of Branford; his niece, Denise Sansone of Wallingford; and his nephews, Scott Bonci of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Raymond Bonci of Paris, France. George is also survived by a group of very close friends with whom he shared good times, laughter, and love. George was predeceased by his sister, Louise Bonci; and brothers, Ernest and Raymond Bonci. His funeral left the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, in Branford on Sept. 25 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Bosco Parish at St. Mary Church, Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Visitation was on Sept. 24 at the funeral home. For an online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.

Branford Community Gardens Launches Adopt-a-Plot Program Branford Community Gardens has launched its first Adopt-a-Plot Sponsorship Program to support the organization’s Seed, Weed, and Feed program during the 2026 growing season. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization is inviting individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations to sponsor garden plots to help fund supplies and operations, including soil, tools, water access, infrastructure improvements, and community programming. Branford Community Gardens promotes organic gardening, sustainable growing practices, and local food access for residents. Organizers say the new sponsorship program will help strengthen long-term sustainability while supporting efforts to address food insecurity in the community. Sponsorships are available at multiple levels, and sponsors will be recognized at the garden, on the organization’s website, and in select promotional materials. For more information, email branfordctgardens@gmail.com or visit branfordctgardens.org.

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Applications Open for Branford’s Next Poet Laureate Applications are now being accepted for Branford’s next Poet Laureate for the 2027-29 term. The three-year honorary position is open to applicants 18 and older who meet the residency requirement for obtaining a library card at one of the Branford public libraries. Applicants can self-nominate or be nominated by others. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 16. For more information and an application, visit blackstonelibrary.org/poetlaureate.

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Sparky and Sonic are 4-month-old black, short-haired kittens who are a very bonded pair. Typical kittens, these brothers love to play, cuddle, wrestle, and snuggle and are inseparable. Any time Sparky and Sonic receive attention, they express their contentment with loud purrs, and their playful antics are guaranteed to provide your home with endless

laughter. They are the cutest, most perfect kittens you will ever meet. Could you give them the love and nurturing they crave? Come meet these special boys at our open house or apply to adopt them online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org. Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines: Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

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The North Branford Public Libraries are participating in Laptop ConneCT, a state program that provides free laptop computers to qualifying residents. The long-term loan program provides eligible recipients with a Dell Pro 16 laptop with Microsoft Windows, a carrying case, mouse, and headset. To qualify, applicants must be North Branford residents age 18 or older with a valid North Branford library card and must be enrolled in a qualifying state or federal assistance program. Recipients must attend an eligibility and intake meeting and a skills and training session. For more information, call 203315-6020.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Marcia P Moran (26-00329) The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 9, 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

North Branford Rotary Helps Establish Libraries in Kenya Staff Report

The fiduciary is: Catherine Moran Murphy c/o RACHAEL MORGAN ENGELMAN, LAW OFFICES OF PAULK. SULLIVAN, JR, LLC, 705 BOSTON POST ROAD, GUILFORD, CT 06437

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF James K Killelea (26-00314) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate,District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 11, 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 ofrights to recover on such claim. Rebecca Norton, Assistant Clerk The fiduciary is: Mary Rita Killelea c/o CHRISTIAN P EDMONDS, CHRISTIAN P. EDMONDS, 52 HARRISON A VE, P. 0. BOX 807, BRANFORD, CT 06405

North Branford Rotary has helped lead an effort to establish eight satellite libraries serving remote village schools in Kenya. The project, supported by two Rotary grants, established the libraries in a Maasai conservancy in Kenya’s Central Highlands. More than 4,500 children, as well as adults in the surrounding communities, are expected to benefit from the new facilities. The eight satellite libraries are overseen by the Il Ngwesi Community Resource Center in Chumvi, Kenya, which serves as the project’s main library. The center was built by Kenyan Health Care Initiatives, a Connecticut-based nonprofit, and fur-

nished with books, computers, shelving, equipment, and a playground. The satellite project included refurbishing school spaces to create clean, secure libraries and providing furniture and shelving. The projects were supported through The Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 7980, and donations from Rotary clubs in Connecticut and elsewhere. North Branford Rotary served as the lead organization, with the Nanyuki, Kenya, Rotary serving as the host club. Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, and numerous other Rotary clubs also participated. For more information about North Branford Rotary or the project, email Hope.Looney@gmail.com.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Harry Juniver (26-00296) The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 14, 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: Sheila Juniver c/o LOUIS ALBERT CRISCI, GESMONDE, PIETROSIMONE & SGRJGNARJ, LLC, 3127 WHITNEY A VENUE, HAMDEN, CT 06518

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTIONS

At the Regular meeting of the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held on Thursday September 17, 2026 the following actions were taken: 1. Application PZ-26-42 Special Exception and a Coastal Site Plan for a Single Family Home with an Oversized Accessory Structure and Grading located at 30 Linden Point- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. 2. Application PZ-26-46 Site Plan Modification to change a three-bay garage to two- bays located at 1201 West Main Street- APPROVED WITH CONDITONS. 3. Application PZ-26-49 Site Plan for a Hair Salon located at 1020-28 Main StreetAPPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

Friends of the Farm River to Host Agricultural Tour Staff Report

Friends of the Farm River & Estuary will host a Sustainable Farm River Agricultural Tour Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Cecarelli’s Harrison Hill Farm, 186 Old Post Road, Northford. The tour will focus on how William Dellacamera has transformed the farm operation into a managed fertility system that uses clover and other ground cover to hold soil, retain moisture, and provide natural fertilizer for produce. Dellacamera, who was recently featured in the documentary A Shortened Season,

has been farming for more than 40 years. Cecarelli’s Harrison Hill Farm has been family-owned for more than 100 years and encompasses 125 acres of vegetable farmland. Crops include corn, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, and sunflowers. The farm also provides fresh produce to local Big Y stores. The tour is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is available at tiny url.com/FFREfarmtour. For more information, visit friends offarmriver.org.

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The Hon. Charles E. Tieman, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated September 15, 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: Nord S Isacson c/o JAMES W SHEA, JAMES W. SHEA, LLC, 209 FOXON ROAD, NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471

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Ancera Signs Long-Term Lease in Branford Staff Report

Branford-based technology company Ancera, Inc. has signed a long-term lease for 20,126 square feet of industrial space at 16 Commercial Street in Branford. Ancera develops software and technology for the food production industry, with a particular focus on poultry. Founded in 2012, the company uses microbial diagnostics, data science, and automation to help food producers monitor safety risks and make operational decisions. Will Braun and Nick Leone of O,R&L Commercial represented the landlord, 16 Commercial Street Associates, LLC, in the transaction. Chris Ostop of Jones Lang LaSalle represented Ancera. According to O,R&L Commercial, the new space will support Ancera’s continued operations and growth in Branford. The property is located in Branford’s commercial-industrial district with access to InterPhoto courtesy of O,R&L Commercial state 95 and the greater New Haven market. Ancera, Inc. has signed a long-term lease for 20,126 square feet of industrial space at 16 Commercial Street in Branford.

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Next Girl Up will present a four-part, in-person Saturday Series for women of all ages and stages, featuring practical skills in money, career, marketing, and technology. Sessions will be held Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, and Nov. 14 at Branford Coworking, 119 Montowese St., Branford. Each session includes a light breakfast and arrival from 9:45 to 10 a.m., a hands-on workshop from 10 to 11 a.m., a question-and-answer session with an entrepreneur from 11 a.m. to noon, and lunch and a creative activity from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, email erica@nextgirlup.org.

Branford Fire Department’s volunteer companies will hold open houses and recruitment events Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Richlin’s Plaza across from Station 2, 341 Main St., Branford, and at Station 5, 41 School St., Stony Creek. The events will give residents an opportunity to meet members of the volunteer companies, learn about fire safety and the work of the department, explore volunteer opportunities, and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers. For more information, contact Harold Barringham at 203-488-7266 or hbarringham@branfordfire.com.

The Shoreline Eldercare Alliance (SEA) is a network of professionals and community members helping older adults and their families navigate aging with dignity, confidence, and independence. Through free educational presentations, local resources, and connections to care providers across the shoreline, SEA helps seniors and caregivers make informed decisions about health, housing, finances, and daily living. For more information, to access resources, or to join the mailing list, email info@seact.org or visit sea-ct.org.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BRANFORD REQUEST FOR BIDS NFPA Compliant Structural Firefighting Coat and Pants The Town of Branford is requesting bid proposals for the purchase of NFPA Compliant Structural Firefighting Coat and Pants for a two-year contract period ending fiscal year 2027 and 2028. Specifications may be obtained from the Finance Department, Branford Town Hall, 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT or on the Town’s website at www.branford-ct.gov. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “NFPA Compliant Structural Firefighting Coat and Pants” to the Finance Department, Attention, Purchasing Clerk, 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 by 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026. No bids will be accepted after that date and time. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the submission deadline in the conference room located on the basement floor of Town Hall.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BRANFORD The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Branford, Connecticut hereby gives notice of Public Hearings to be held on Thursday October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM by remote technology to consider the applications listed below. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the Commission’s meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 1. Application PZ-26-50 Special Exception for a Dog Day Care located at 46-50 North Main Street. Ralph Riello- Applicant 50 North Main St LLC-Owner 2. Application PZ-26-51 Special Exception for an office use located at 1-3 Jefferson Road (Unit 2). Genesis Baez- Applicant VSP Realty LLC - Owner

Requests for information or questions regarding this bid should be directed to Craig O’Rourke, Fire Captain, Email: corourke@branfordfire.com or by phone at 203-488-7266.

At said hearing all persons will have the right to be heard. Copies are on file in the Planning & Zoning Commissions office at the Planning & Zoning Department (1019 Main Street) Branford, CT 06405 and on the Town’s website: https://branfordct.portal.opengov.com/records/506153.

The Board of Selectmen or the majority reserves the right to select or reject any and/or all bids containing alternate proposals, to waive any informality in proposals and to reject any and/or all bids or accept such bid as shall, in their judgment, be in the best interest of the Town of Branford.

Written communications may be sent to the above address or to: PlanningandZoning@branford-ct.gov.

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THE SOUND • OCTOBER 1, 2026 • SPORTS

SBranford ports Football Learning How to Win Close Games

The Sound Valley Courier Thursday, October 1, 2026

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Three games into the season, the Branford football team has already learned that it can handle adversity. The Hornets have been placed in several scenarios where they were forced to play from behind, withstand momentum swings, and rebound from a loss. Branford is 2-1 this season after opening with a dramatic 2117 comeback victory over North Haven, dropping a 38-34 heartbreaker to Lyman Hall in Week 2, and then bouncing back with a 28-21 victory over Shelton on Sept. 25. All three games have been decided in the fourth quarter, and for a team that didn’t play many close games during last year’s 7-3 season, the experience has come quickly. “It’s good that we’re getting some of those adversities dropped in our lap early,” Branford coach John Limone said. “We didn’t play in a lot of close games last year. This year, we’ve had three of those where you’ve got to knuckle down in the fourth and win this thing, and we’ve been successful twice.” The Hornets had to do plenty of knuckling down in their opener against North Haven. Branford trailed 17-7 with four minutes remaining before quarterback Chris McKittrick helped spark the comeback. The senior captain threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to Aiden Dupree after the Hornets had cut the deficit to three, giving Branford the lead to close out the game.

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Branford makes a tackle during the Hornets’ 28-21 victory over Shelton. The win improved Branford to 2-1.

A week later, the Hornets found themselves in another fourth-quarter battle, this time with Lyman Hall. Branford repeatedly answered the Trojans, taking a 34-30 lead into the fourth quarter, but Lyman Hall scored late to give the Hornets their first loss of the season. Despite the loss, Limone reinforced what Branford wanted its identity to be. The team wanted to be a physical, run-oriented team that could control the line of scrimmage and keep fighting

regardless of the scoreboard. That identity carried into Week 3 against Shelton. The Hornets came away with a 28-21 victory, giving them their second win in three games and another opportunity to prove they could finish when the game was on the line. “I think we probably played our best game of the season, just in terms of our execution and our attention to detail,” Limone said. “We’ve been very competitive the whole season. We’ve played in

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three really close games that have come down in the fourth quarter.” Limone said those experiences have provided more than just wins and losses. He said they have given the Hornets a chance to build confidence while also identifying areas that need to improve, specifically on special teams. “We’re never really out of it,” Limone said. “But at the same time, it enables us to go back and look at the tape and show the

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guys there are things we could do to not be in this position as well.” Another key piece to the first three weeks of the season has been the production and play from the younger players. During the preseason, Limone believed the team was a little top-heavy and that the season would be determined by how quickly the underclassmen and first-year starters became acclimated to playing at the varsity level. Limone said he is encouraged by what he is seeing from the younger players just three games into the season. “We believe that the more guys we have contributing during meaningful snaps on Fridays, the better our team will be in the long run,” Limone said. “We have some pretty tough-minded kids that are really competitive.” Next for the Hornets, Branford will host Joel Barlow on Friday, Oct. 2. The Falcons enter the game 0-3, but the Hornets will draw on past experiences when they have struggled despite entering games with the better record. Limone said the Hornets’ approach won’t change based on the opponent. “We’ve just got to fix the mistakes that we made against Shelton, Lyman Hall, and North Haven, get those things corrected so that we can move on and improve,” Limone said. “Just try to play your best football game that you can every week, and not necessarily worry about who you’re playing against.”

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North Branford Rolls Past Haddam-Killingworth, 57-6 By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Haddam-Killingworth football team opened the season with a pair of encouraging victories, but when Week 3 arrived, the Cougars proved to be no match for a North Branford team that has emerged as one of the Pequot Conference’s early-season standouts. The Cougars, who opened the season with a 22-21 victory over Cromwell-Portland before beating Oxford 26-7 in Week 2, fell to North Branford 57-6 on Sept. 25. Haddam-Killingworth scored on its opening possession against the Thunderbirds, with Tim Hickman running 7 yards for a touchdown, but North Branford answered and gradually took control. Thunderbirds standout running back Jack Sigel scored three touchdowns, and Cole Blotney added two for North Branford, which scored 29 points in the second quarter and pulled away from there. Quarterback Matteo Anderson also ran for a touchdown and threw two scoring passes. Haddam-Killingworth coach Tyler Wilcox said the Cougars moved the ball effectively on their opening drive, but mistakes allowed North Branford to seize control. “We drove down the field and scored on our first drive and looked sharp early,” Wilcox said. “But then we made some mistakes and gave North Branford the momentum they needed. They’re probably the best team in the Pequot, so the margin for error is very slim against them.” The Cougars had previously proven their ability to overcome adversity in their first two games. Against Oxford, Haddam-Killingworth trailed 7-6 before Even Garcia intercepted a pass in the end zone on the final play of the first half and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. Garcia later added a 3-yard touchdown run, while Jonathan Slane scored on a 6-yard run in the fourth quarter. However, a comeback against North Branford was much less likely with the Thunderbirds’

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North Branford quarterback Matteo Anderson takes a snap during the Thunderbirds’ 49-0 victory over Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook on Sept. 10 at Old Saybrook High School.

ability to score at will and control the line of scrimmage on the defensive end. Wilcox said after the loss to North Branford that HaddamKillingworth will have to refocus as it heads into the bye week to prepare for MSW in two weeks. “We need to dust ourselves off, watch game film to review our mistakes, and get ready to play Morgan,” Wilcox said. North Branford, meanwhile, improved to 3-0 after opening the season with a 49-0 victory over MSW and a 49-19 win over Seymour. The Thunderbirds have scored 155 points through three games and are averaging nearly 52 points per game. North Branford coach Anthony Salvati said the production is the result of experience and improvement throughout the roster. He

said everything starts up front, and the Thunderbirds have the benefit of keeping the offensive line together over the past few years. “The offensive line has worked their tails off in the offseason and gotten stronger,” Salvati said. “Most of these guys have been playing together since youth football, so I think it’s maturity and getting stronger.” That experience has helped North Branford maximize the versatility of Anderson at quarterback and Sigel in the backfield. “Matteo Anderson can run it and sling it, and that creates a lot of matchup headaches,” Salvati said. “And we have a phenomenal running back in Jack Sigel who’s just an old-school running back. He’s hard-nosed, gets downhill

and doesn’t avoid contact.” The difference this season for North Branford is that the team also possesses dynamic receivers on the outside who can stretch defenses and consistently make plays in the passing game. Blotney, Landen Burns, and Billy Criscuolo have become key players in the offensive game plan. North Branford’s high-powered offense has also benefited from the defense and special teams. “I’d be lying if I said I thought we’d be averaging 50 points a game,” Salvati said. “Our defense has a lot to do with that, too. They’re getting the ball back plenty of times for us to score. Special teams have been holding their weight, and it’s been a good start all the way around.” Despite the lopsided final

score, Salvati credited HaddamKillingworth for the way it approached the game, particularly on its opening possession. He said the team is well coached and its athletes are dynamic. “Their first drive, they held the ball for eight or nine minutes, and I think that was their game plan to try and keep us off the field,” he said. “Luckily, we made some adjustments defensively and were able to capitalize on some of their mistakes and get some three-and-outs. That kind of got the momentum on our side, and we never gave it back.” While Haddam-Killingworth heads into the bye week, North Branford is back on the road for the third time in its first four games. The Thunderbirds will face Weaver Co-op, which enters the Week 4 matchup 0-3.

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BUILDING & REMODELING

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GUTTER SERVICES

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LANDSCAPING

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Eric Graise as Philip, Leah Hofmann, puppeteer, and Ashlyn Maddox as Frith appear with the cast of Goodspeed’s The Snow Goose.

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Eric Graise as Philip and Ashlyn Maddox as Frith appear with the flying snow goose in Goodspeed’s The Snow Goose.

Bigger Isn’t Better With Goodspeed’s World Premiere The Snow Goose By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

If the world premiere musical now at Goodspeed through Sunday, Oct. 18, is going to become the next Annie, the creative team of the show has a great deal of work to do. I tried so hard to like this adaptation of Paul Gallico’s very short novella, The Snow Goose — A Story of Dunkirk, but some elements just made it difficult to do so. The well-loved story of Frith, a young girl in a small seaside town in England in the 1930s, and her growing friendship with Philip, the outcast of the area, all because of a wounded snow goose, can be heartbreaking. It is so much about isolation, loneliness, acceptance, and growing friendship. It is about two people who don’t necessarily fit in finding a common bond and a connection. Certainly, there are effective elements in the adaptation by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie and the direction by Marshall Pailet. The use of a narrator called the Bard, played by Sam Sherwood, is excellent and helps to set the stage for the story. But do we need to find out at the finale that he is one of the characters we have seen earlier as a young person? Rather than focus on the three characters — Frith, Philip, and the snow goose — the team has added events and characters, including a backstory for Frith, that cause the essential focus and

that explains her character’s frustrations and regrets. Do we really need to know all of this? It also detracts from the idea that Frith is isolated and seeking connection. They have provided a group of teens that she is involved with. Another example is an added scene in which Frith tries to get the villagers to accept Philip. While the creative team undoubtedly was trying to illustrate or dramatize how the villagers disliked this person who was different from them, it was jarring to the mood. While we learn more than we need to know about Frith, Gilmour and McKenzie have slighted Philip, the reclusive artist who lives at the lighthouse, takes care of injured birds, and is viewed by the townspeople as dangerous. An off-course snow goose, a native of Canada, that is wounded is what brings Frith and Philip together. Philip heals the bird, and Frith visits frequently, beginning a tentative friendship with the artist. Though healed, the bird migrates but surprisingly returns each summer. The story ends with the rescue of soldiers from Dunkirk in 1940. Frith is now a young woman, about 20, and in the original story, she and Philip have perhaps developed feelings for each other beyond Photo by Diane Sobolewski friendship. The novella, and musical, end Ashlyn Maddox as Frith holds the snow goose in Goodspeed’s The Snow Goose. with Philip’s participation in helping rescue the stranded soldiers at Dunkirk with theme to become lost. What made the who is a cousin to Frith and apparently the help of the snow goose, which leads to book gentle and sweet, if a little overly her guardian after her parents died. Gil- his death. sentimental, is gone. mour and McKenzie give Harper a long An example is the addition of Harper, song, “The World Don’t Want to Know,” See Bigger Isn’t Better page 20

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THURSDAY, OCT. 1 A Journey Through the Early Years of Rock 'n' Roll: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Harvey Heyman. Explores the evolution of rock 'n' roll through video clips from the 1950s and 1960s. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Exploring and Accessing Benefits: 1 to 3 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, director of Adult Family Living Services at Assisted Living Home Care Services, presents information about benefits, financial assistance and community resources available to caregivers and care recipients. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Teen Crafternoon: Blackout Poetry: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For ages 12 to 18. Create blackout poetry using pages from old books and newspapers. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Plan Well. Live Well.: Aging in Place Home Assessment and Private Living Options: 4:30 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Participants will learn how to evaluate their home's safety, accessibility and suitability for aging in place and explore alternative living options, including condos, apartments, accessory dwelling units and shared living arrangements. Free. For info or to register, call Kathy Moniello at 203-710-6317 or visit housingandcaredecisions.com.

Chair-ity Fundraiser Unveiling: 5 to 7 p.m. Connecticut Cancer Foundation, 15 N. Main St., Old Saybrook. Unveiling of transformed chairs created by local trades professionals and artists, with wine, cheese and crackers, a live auction and an art exhibit featuring works by Cat Francucci, Patrick Ganino and Melissa Imossi. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For info, email info@tidewaterltg.com. Metropolitan Opera Talk: Così fan tutte with Roger Grant: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Wesleyan University Professor of Music Roger Mathew Grant discusses Mozart’s Così fan tutte ahead of the Metropolitan Opera’s Oct. 3 Live in HD broadcast. Presented by Guilford Free Library, Shoreline Opera Club, and Shoreline Village. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org/events/event/ metropolitan-opera-talk-cosi-fan-tutte-with-rogergrant/. Open Craft Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Memorial Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For adults and teens ages 13 and older. Participants can work on their own craft projects or try something new. Supplies for book bedazzling, crossstitch bookmarks and scrapbooking will be provided. Registration is not required. For info or to register for email reminders, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Shoreline Sailing Club Event: 7 p.m. Clark Memorial Fieldhouse, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. For active singles 35 and over. First-time guests are free; cost is $10 for others. BYOB. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com. Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth: 7 p.m. Online. Veronica Roth, author of the Divergent series, will discuss her work and upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 1 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Designers Circus Pop-Up Shopping Event: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Features women's clothing and accessories from local, national, and international designers. Prices are 50 to 90 percent below boutique prices. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit Guilford Art Center's educational programs. All sales are final. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Tweens Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will learn Magic: The Gathering from the ground up; all levels of experience are welcome. Cards and materials are provided, and participants will build decks to take home. Recommended for ages 9 and older. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Chester First Friday Night Art Stroll: 5 to 8 p.m. Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. Leif Nilsson will share stories and paintings from his home and travels, with live traditional and original music by Arrowhead. Other shops, restaurants and galleries in Chester will be open late. For info, call 860-5262077 or visit nilssonstudio.com. Sunroom Salon and Gallery First Anniversary: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunroom Salon and Gallery, 1 Main St., Chester. Anniversary event featuring work by Jason Paradis, music by Joel Paradis, cake, drinks and snacks, and other activities. For info, contact 860-526-3533 or sunroom.salon.gallery@gmail.com.

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Bigger Isn’t Better With Goodspeed’s World Premiere The Snow Goose Continued from page 19 Goodspeed lives up to its high standards with its production values and acting. Judging by the number of songs, Frith is obviously considered the lead. Ashlyn Maddox does an excellent job, particularly in showing Frith maturing from a young teenager

to an adult. Her voice and her songs are very good. Eric Graise plays Philip, the shunned man who has become accepting of his isolation and almost comfortable with it. While his acting is fine, his singing is less successful. I’m not sure why the choreography by Misha Shields is so

repetitive, but if I saw the ensemble dance on and throw petals or leaves in the air to indicate the change of seasons one more time, I might have screamed. The real star of this show is the snow goose, designed by Nicholas Mahon. It is handled creatively and beautifully by Leah Hofmann, head puppeteer. It truly

seems alive, and Hofmann has an excellent goose sound. Actually, there are several puppets used: the large snow goose, which for some reason has detachable wings, and smaller flying snow geese that are on sticks. The show has gone from some workshops to this full-blown production. It might have been bet-

ter served by an interim stop, such as a production at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester, which would have been smaller in scale and would have allowed some of the changes that I am sure are taking place now to have occurred.

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Coming Soon, Women in ‘Nam, and ‘Dracula’ Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist

Women in ’Nam: We often forget that long before women could enlist in the armed forces, women did, and still do, serve. Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of A Piece of My Heart focuses on six women who travel to Vietnam during the war as nurses, military personnel, volunteers, and entertainers. The play was inspired by an oral history of the same name, which told the stories of 26 women who served in ’Nam. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. For tickets, visit Ivoryton Playhouse.org. Cape and Fangs: Just in time for Halloween, Hartford Stage is opening its season with an adaptation of Dracula. Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s adaptation won raves in London, where it was described as stripping the myth to its psychological core. The show runs from Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Hartford Stage offers post-show conversations on Sunday, Oct. 18, Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Wednesday,

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Oct. 28. An open-captioned performance is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m., and an audiodescribed performance is Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. Visit HartfordStage.org or call 860-527-5151 for more information or tickets. Coming to West Hartford: Playhouse on Park has announced additional shows for its 2026-27 main stage series. It’s opening with The Happiest Man on Earth through Sunday, Oct. 18. Then All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 will return from Dec. 2 to 27. The new year begins with a musical, Somewhere Over the Border (Jan. 20 to Feb. 14), which is described as a young girl’s unforgettable journey toward the American Dream. From March 10 to 28 is The Book Club Play, a comedy about a book club that becomes the subject of a documentary. The June 2 to 20 production won’t be announced until January. The theater says it is a recent Tony Award-winning

comedy that it isn’t allowed to announce yet. The season ends with A Night with Janis Joplin from July 14 to Aug. 15. For subscription information, visit PlayhouseOnPark.org. More Details: Legacy Theatre has announced more details about its holiday show, ’Tis the Season, starring The Sarafinas, a precision dance group in NYC. The show is described as a “heartwarming journey of a grandmother and granddaughter preparing for the holidays.” The show runs from Dec. 9 to 20. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org. Machinal: Students at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale are presenting Machinal by Sophie Treadwell from Friday, Oct. 9, to Friday, Oct. 16, at the Repertory Theatre. Treadwell was a playwright and World War I journalist; this play premiered in 1928. Her work frequently dealt with women’s rights, oppression, and societal expectations. The play is inspired by the case of convicted murderer Ruth Snyder. For tickets, visit Drama.Yale.edu/shows. Briefs: Greater Hartford Theater Week is running through Sunday, Oct. 18. The promotion offers discounts, often two-forone, on tickets for five area theaters: Hartford Stage, HartBeat Ensemble, TheaterWorks, Playhouse on Park, and the Bush-

St. John’s Episcopal Church 83rd Annual One-Day Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Seasons of Joy Opening Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Church, Main Street, Essex, opposite the park. Features Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Opening clothing, housewares, jewelry, artwork and collectibles. reception for Seasons of Joy, an exhibition of pastels by Everything is half price from 1 to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Jeanne Rosier Smith. Free. For info, contact 203-318-0616 the church’s outreach ministries and local community or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpoworganizations. Donations of clean, gently used items are ellfineart.com. welcome; no electronics or toys. Donation intake is Sunday, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info, call 860767-8095 or visit stjohnsessex.org. FRIDAY, OCT. 2 THROUGH Continued from page 20

SUNDAY, OCT. 4 Northford Community Church Community Fall Festival: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Northford Community Church, 4 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features food, activities and music. For info, visit northfordcommunity.church.

Kids Can Cook: Breakfast “Sushi!”: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Cooking program for ages 5 to 12. Participants will make a breakfast treat while learning simple kitchen skills and basic food safety. Free. Registration is required and space is limited. For info, including allergens, or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Civic Saturday: Election & Voter Information: 10 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Branford Congrega- St., Branford. Information and Q&A session with Town tional Church, 1680 Foxon Rd. Features crafters, raffles Clerk Bob Siegrist, Branford Registrar of Voters, and the and food trucks. Free admission. For vendor information, League of Women Voters. Topics include the 2026 eleccontact NBCCevents2@gmail.com. tion, voter registration, and opportunities for civic engagement in the local election process. Registration encouraged. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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nell. For more information, visit LetsGoArts.org/theater-week. Tickets are now on sale for the national tour of Waitress, which will be at the Bushnell in Hartford from March 30 to April 4. ACTCT in Ridgefield often sells out, so if you want to see its production of Beautiful, which runs from Thursday, Oct. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 22, you should plan now. Visit ACTofCT.org. What’s Playing in Connecticut: The Snow Goose at Goodspeed Musicals through Oct. 18; The Odd Couple at Legacy Theatre through Oct. 11; The Great Gatsby at the Bushnell through Oct. 4; The Mystery of Edwin Drood at CenterStage Shelton through Oct. 4; The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park, West Hartford, through Oct. 18; A Piece of My Heart at Ivoryton Playhouse through Oct. 25; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Yale Rep through Oct. 24; and The Wiz at the Shubert Theatre through Oct. 4. 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.

Book Bag Paint Party: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Participants select a book bag with a pre-drawn landscape design and paint it with their own choice of colors. Open to tweens, teens and adults. Space is limited and registration is required. Each person must register individually. For info or to register, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Guilford Porchfest 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Porches and other host sites throughout downtown Guilford. More than 60 Guilford musical acts will perform on more than 50 porches and other locations, featuring a range of musical styles from folk and rock to jazz, bluegrass, classical and pop. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For info, visit guilfordporchfest.com. All Things Killingworth Picnic: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deer Lake Outdoor Center, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Community event featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofit organizations, children's activities, entertainment, and the inaugural Kids Market for young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17. Proceeds benefit Deer Lake Outdoor Center summer day camp scholarships and the HK Backpack Program. For info, visit allthingskillingworth.com.

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Lyme Academy Marks 50 Years with ‘Enroll for the Evening’ Press Release from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will open its studios to the public Saturday, Oct. 24, for Enroll for the Evening: A One-NightOnly 50th Anniversary Celebration, an immersive event marking five decades of art education. For 50 years, Lyme Academy has prepared artists in the classical figurative tradition through the study of drawing, painting, and sculpture from direct observation. Enroll for the Evening will give guests an opportunity to step inside that tradition and experience the academy from an artist’s perspective. Throughout the evening, guests will move through the academy’s studios, where they can observe demonstrations in drawing, painting, and sculpture, meet faculty and students, engage in conversations about the artistic process, and try their hand at classical art techniques. Cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres will be served during the studio portion of the evening, with student guides available to help guests navigate the campus. The celebration will also honor Michael T. Duffy, retired chair of Lyme Academy, who served from 2020 through 2026. The evening will recognize his leadership and commitment to the academy and its mission. At 7:30 p.m., guests will gather under the courtyard tent for dinner and a cele-

bration. The event will also feature a silent auction in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery, with original artwork and art experiences available for bidding. Proceeds from the auction will support scholarships, student learning, and the academy’s fine arts education programs. As Lyme Academy celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler in 1976, it honors its legacy while looking toward the future of figurative art education and the arts. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a welcome at either the north or south entrance of Lyme Academy. At 6:30 p.m., studio demonstrations will offer visitors a look at drawing, painting, and sculpting in action, along with opportunities to meet artists and faculty and experience the academy’s approach to classical training. Dinner and the anniversary celebration begin at 7:30 p.m. under the courtyard tent. The silent auction in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery will run from 6 to 9 p.m., when the evening concludes. Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is located at 84 Lyme St., Old Lyme. General admission is $200, with $100 tickets available for those under age 30. Ticket sales close Oct. 9 or when the event sells out. For tickets and additional information, visit lymeacademy.edu/50th-anniversary-celebration/. The mission of Lyme Academy of Fine

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Lyme Academy of Fine Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary with Enroll for the Evening Oct. 24, inviting guests into its studios for demonstrations in drawing, painting, and sculpture, along with dinner and a silent auction.

Arts is to teach the foundational skills of drawing, painting, and sculpture in the figurative tradition. Through training in those skills, engagement with contempo-

Seasons of Joy Wave Painting Demonstration: 1 to 2 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Jeanne Rosier Smith demonstrates wave painting in the gallery garden. Bring a lawn chair. Free. For info, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Meowchella: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Celebrates the organization’s 30th anniversary with live music, local artists and vendors, pet portraits, children’s activities, wine tasting, food and more. Music by The Martin Girls, The Bargain Band and Wry Bred. Tickets: $15; Klimt Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main children under 12 free. For info or tickets, visit St., Branford. Klimt workshop. Fee is $30. For info, call gnhcp.org/meowchella. 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org. Madison CT Pride Festival: Noon to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd., Madison. The free festival features more than 150 artisan vendors, local businesses and civic and social organizations, along with food trucks, music by Sister Funk Trio and drag performances. Ann Nyberg will serve as the 2026 Festival Ambassador. For info, visit MadisonCTPride.org. Corn Husk Wreath Making Class: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a hands-on craft class led by local artist and teacher Brenda Vynalek. Participants will make a layered corn husk wreath. Free. Space is limited. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

rary discourse, and its programs, the academy seeks to educate a new generation of artists and enrich the cultural life of the community.

Branford Fire Department Volunteer Open Houses: 4 to 8 p.m. Richlin’s Plaza across from Station 2, 341 Main St., Branford, and Station 5, 41 School St., Stony Creek. Hosted by Branford Fire Department’s volunteer companies. Meet volunteers, learn about fire safety and volunteer opportunities, and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers. For info, contact Harold Barringham at 203-488-7266 or hbarringham@branfordfire.com.

ONE Community Concert: 5 p.m. ONE Gathering; 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7 p.m. concert. The Morgan School FestiFall: 1 to 4 p.m. Essex Village, from North Main Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features Street along Main Street to the Connecticut River the Morgan School Jazz Band, Shoreline Theater Museum. Features fall-themed activities, including lawn Academy Kidz Konnection, guitarist and singer-songgames, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, crafts, pop-up venwriter Michael J. Fox, Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany dors, merchant activities, and food. A caricature artist Howard, and Joe McCarthy’s New York Afro Bop Alliance and petting zoo are also planned. The FestiFall Scarecrow Big Band. Free and open to all. RSVP for seats is encourContest will feature scarecrows displayed throughout aged. Reserved seating is available with a $25 or more Essex during October with the theme “Haunted History.” tax-deductible donation per seat. Accessible seating is Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Essex Board available. For info or to RSVP, visit handsof Trade. For info, visit EssexCT.com. tamp.com/e/one-community-concert. Open Studios @ City Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. Opening reception for Open Studios @ City, featuring work by all 15 City Gallery members. Artist talks by William Frucht and Beatriz Olson. Free and open to the public. For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.

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The Land You Stand On Explores Native and Indigenous Identity Press Release from Lyman Allyn Art Museum

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity from Oct. 10 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition centers Indigenous expression and perspectives that extend beyond geographic and cultural borders, bringing together Indigenous-identifying artists and exploring arts integration and cultural awareness. The Land You Stand On examines the concept of place-based belonging, both historically and conceptually. Each artist contributes a distinct narrative and lived experience, inviting reflection on how land shapes art, identity, memory, and community. Through a range of cultural perspectives, the exhibition explores cultural advocacy, representation, and the role of creative expression, while encouraging engagement with the histories and ongoing presence of Indigenous and Native communities. The exhibition brings together works from the artists’ own collections, as well as from the Lyman Allyn collection and the collection of Art Bridges. It is co-curated by Brooke Waldron of Cedar Nation, Kristine Holohan of Pattagansett Art Center, and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. Featured artists are Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma), Aymar Ccopacatty (Aymara language and traditions from Lake Titicaca, Peru), Joshua Carter (Mashantucket Pequot), Renee Castro (Lisjan Ohlone), Hartman Deetz (Mashpee Wampanoag), Felicia Gabaldon (Choctaw/Chickasaw/Spanish/Mexican), Guido Garaycochea (Peruvian), Julia Marden (Aquinnah Wampanoag), Mari-

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Indira Urrutia’s Constellation of the Ñimin Series: Flowering Tears, 2023, a hand-knitted metal wire installation, is featured in The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity.

Brooke Waldron’s We Look to the Stars and Find Ourselves, 2026, acrylic on birch panel, is featured in The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.

anne Nicolson (Dzawada’enuxw First Nation), Indira Urrutia (Chilean), and Brooke Waldron (Seaconke Wampanoag/Narragansett). An opening reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. Museum members are admitted free, and there is a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers. To register, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or

email info@lymanallyn.org. Public programs accompanying the exhibition begin Oct. 10 with events from 1 to 6 p.m., including a drop-in workshop with artist Felicia Gabaldon, an artist talk with Reneé Castro, and an opening reception with an art demonstration and performance by Indira Urrutia. On Nov. 7, artist Hartman Deetz will

Continued from page 22 Essex and the Revolution: 5 to 6:30 p.m. River View Cemetery, 37 N. Main St., Essex. Guided walking tour highlighting Revolutionary-era stories and people from and relating to Essex. The walk covers approximately half a mile over sloped, grassy, uneven terrain. Audio devices are provided for registered participants. Part of the America 250 programming presented by the Essex Historical Society. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org. Ham and Bean Supper: 5:30 to 8 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 53 South Main St., Westbrook. Hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Ham, baked beans, potato salad and cornbread will be served, with music by The So Flo Duo. Dinner is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and younger. Homemade dessert is included with dine-in meals. Takeout is available: $12 for an individual meal or $25 for a family meal. Homemade desserts are available for an additional charge. Reserva-

tions are encouraged. For reservations or takeout, call 203-257-7255. Light the Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Clinton Town Beach, large pavilion, Waterside Ln. Kits: $10, include an illumination bag, votive candle, and label for up to four names of loved ones to be honored or memorialized. Names of veterans and civilians will be read aloud. Kits are available at Clinton Art Gallery, 20 East Main St., Clinton, during regular hours. Kits may also be purchased by email. Hosted by VFW Auxiliary Clinton Post 9918. For info or to purchase a kit, email sulowe2001@yahoo.com.

lead a workshop exploring the intersection of urban-style lettering, Indigenous identity, and activist art. On Nov. 14, artist Joshua Carter will lead a workshop exploring cultural intelligence from a Native perspective. Guest curator Brooke Waldron will lead a curatorial tour Nov. 21, exploring how the exhibition functions as a collective conversation. The exhibition is supported by an anonymous foundation; Art Bridges; the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Connecticut State Legislature, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts. Pattagansett Art Center is an artistrun, community-centered organization rooted in wellness and environmentally sustainable models created through the arts. Cedar Nation brings together artists, organizers, and knowledge keepers working to address the representation of contemporary Native people in galleries and institutions. Established in 1926 with a gift from Harriet Allyn in memory of her seafaring father, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum opened its neoclassical building in 1932. The museum presents changing exhibitions and houses a collection of more than 20,000 objects from ancient times to the present, including art from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is at 625 Williams St., New London. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or visit lymanallyn.org.

Hammonasset Beach State Park. Riders return to the Elks Lodge at noon for lunch, beverages, music and raffle drawings, followed by an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Cyclists must raise or contribute at least $150 to participate. For info or to register, visit p2p.onecause.com/tourde-shore-2026/teams.

Annual Fall Festival and Marketplace: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd., Madison. Features live music, children’s activities, and an artisan, crafter, and vendor marketplace. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Limited beach parking; additional parking at Madison Surf Club with continuous shuttle service from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For info, call 203-245-1404, email MarketSUNDAY, OCT. 4 ing@DHGHotels.com, or visit eventvesta.com/events/ Tour de Shore: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westbrook Elks Lodge, 157898-annual-fall-festival-and-marketplace. 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Annual cycling fundraiser featuring 60-, 40-, 25- and 5-mile routes. The 60-mile ride departs at 8:20 a.m.; 40-mile and 5-mile rides at 9:30 a.m.; and 25-mile ride at 9:50 a.m. The 5-mile route starts at See page 24

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Crys Matthews Comes to Friday Night Folk Press Release from Friday Night Folk

Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews will perform at Friday Night Folk at All Souls in New London on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. A Nashville resident, Matthews is an award-winning lyricist and composer whose music blends country, Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass with socially conscious lyrics. Matthews says her mission is “to amplify the voices of the unheard, to shed light on the unseen, and to be a steadfast reminder that hope and love are the truest pathways to equity and justice.” ASCAP Vice President and Creative Director Eric Philbrook says, “By wrapping honest emotions around her socially conscious messages and dynamically delivering them with a warm heart and a strong voice, [Crys Matthews] lifts our spirits just when we need it most.” Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation adds that Matthews “reminds us what beauty can occur when we bridge divides.” “Music from my tradition” are words that intrigued Matthews. “It seems like the best way to talk about music: What is

your tradition, who are your people, what is the fabric of you?” she says. A daughter of the South who now lives in Nashville and maintains strong ties to her native North Carolina, Matthews explores those questions on her new album, Reclamation. The concert will be held at Unity Hall at All Souls UU, 19 Jay St., New London. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets for students and active-duty military members with ID are $10. Advance tickets are available through Humanitix or by calling the All Souls office at 860-443-0316 by Oct. 8. A livestream will be available the night of the concert through the All Souls New London YouTube channel. More information is available at FridayNightFolk.org. Upcoming Friday Night Folk performances include the Connecticut Hope Collective on Nov. 13 for World Kindness Day, a benefit for FRESH New London, and The Rivergods on Dec. 11. Friday Night Folk at All Souls supports social and Photo courtesy of Friday Night Folk environmental justice through live traditional, contemporary, and multicultural folk music presented in a wel- Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews brings a blend of country, Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass to Friday Night Folk coming and accessible performance space. at All Souls in New London on Oct. 9.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 6

Animal Awareness Day: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features mini therapy horses and dogs at 12:30 p.m., Blessing of the Animals at 1:30 p.m., Alpha Dog Fun Run, vendors, rescue groups, bake sale, crafts, face-painting, DJ, food trucks, and photos with Santa. Rain or shine. Hosted by Branford Compassion Club. For info, visit branfordcompassionclub.org.

Blood Donation Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 1:15 to 6 p.m. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. For info or to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Battling the Spotted Lantern Fly: 6 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Connecticut State Entomologist Jacob Ricker discusses spotted lantern fly identification and life cycle, spread and state response, plants at risk, and what residents can do. For info, call 860-5266039.

Sleeping Giant State Park: How the Giant Was Saved: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Trina Learned. Explores the history of the creation of Sleeping Giant State Park. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Shoreline Civil War Roundtable: 6:15 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Civil War historian Frances Hasuly will present East Haddam’s Civil War Soldiers: Book of the Living and Dead. Free and open to all; no registration required. For info, call 860-3951124.

Health & Wellness Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd., Madison. Free community event for seniors featuring medical, fitness, nutrition, financial, insurance, legal and estate planning resources, along with flu shots and blood pressure screenings. For info, contact 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com.

Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Musical Arts Society Presents: Arseniy Gusev: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Musical program with pianist Arseniy Gusev. Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford and the Daro Foundation. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 5 Living With Black Bears in Connecticut: 6 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple presents a program on the natural history, habitat, diet and behavior of black bears in Connecticut, as well as current research and practical recommendations for coexistence with the state's black bear population. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Expert Panel on Voters' Rights: 7:30 p.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Sponsored by the Guilford Human Rights Commission. Features the deputy secretary of state, a lawyer from the state Human Rights Commission, a scholar, and the president of the state's Registrars of Voters. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-640-3602.

Poetry Workshop: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Salt Leaf, 23 West Main St., Clinton. Free writing workshop featuring a Library Renewal with Stephen Watson: 2 to 3 p.m. reading and discussion of poems by Emily Dickinson that Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Tai Chi class focused on reference witchcraft and magic, followed by an opportubalance, structural stability and ease of mind. Practices nity for participants to write their own poems. Facilitated can be done seated or with the use of an assistive device. by Nancy Gerber, Ph.D., author. RSVP required. For info or Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663- to RSVP, call or text 860-993-1829. 2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Cooking Class: Lemon Chicken Over Pasta and Strawberry Pie: 5 to 8 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. All ingredients and equipment provided. Participants should bring a carton or cookie sheet to carry home prepared food. Tuition is $35, plus a $30 materials fee. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-488-5693 or visit ShorelineAdultEd.org.

Brief Cameo’s Octoberfest Fundraiser: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main St. Features a reception with light refreshments, wine and beer, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a cabaret performance featuring past Brief Cameo performers. Ticket holders will receive an announcement of the company’s January 2027 concert production. Cost: $30. For info or tickets, visit briefcameoproductions.com. See page 25

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BACA Hosts ‘Cocktails & Conversation’ with Ann Nyberg and Amy Bloom Press Release from Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance

The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance will host “Cocktails & Conversation,” featuring Connecticut journalist and author Ann Nyberg and New York Times bestselling author Amy Bloom, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. The event will feature a conversation between Nyberg and Bloom about Bloom’s memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss, which explores love, loss, and resilience. The book is described in event materials as soon to be a major motion picture. Each $100 ticket includes a copy of In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss. Following the conversation, guests will have an opportunity to have their books signed by Bloom and take a photo with the author. Photo courtesy of Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance Photo courtesy of Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance The event will center on literature, perConnecticut journalist, author, and sonal stories, and conversation, with pro- New York Times bestselling author Amy storyteller Ann Nyberg will join author ceeds supporting BACA’s programs, exhi- Bloom will discuss her memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss , during BACA’s Amy Bloom for BACA’s “Cocktails & bitions, educational opportunities, and “Cocktails & Conversation” Oct. 10 in Conversation” Oct. 10 at the BACA Art community arts initiatives. Branford. Gallery in Branford. Tickets are $100, and seating is limited. For tickets and event information, visit branfordarts.org. For additional information, call 203-433-4071 arts organization that supports the arts through its gallery, exhior email baca06405@gmail.com. bitions, classes, workshops, art education, wellness programs, The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community initiatives. Continued from page 24 Candidates' Debate: 7 p.m. Guilford Community Center, Guilford Room, 32 Church St. Candidates for the 12th Connecticut Senate District seat are Christine Cohen, D, and Lisa Deane, R. The League of Women Voters of the East Shore is sponsoring the debate. Questions for the candidates may be submitted to eastshoreleague@yahoo.com. The public is invited to attend. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 Witches in Connecticut: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. The program explores the stories of people accused, tried and executed as witches in Connecticut and how the state controlled the spread of witch accusations before the Salem witch trials. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-

315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Native American Beliefs and Legends Written in the Stone: 6:30 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Local historian Richard Kalapos presents a program about ancient technology and wonders created by pre-Colonial Native Americans, including Native American beliefs and legends written in stone at the Solar Observatory in Deep River. No registration required. For info, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 8

Blood Donation Drive: Noon to 5 p.m. St. Mary Church Branford, 731 Main St., Branford. For info or to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Banking Scams Targeting Seniors: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Presented by the Connecticut Department of Banking. The program covers common banking scams, including the grandparent, lottery and IRS scams, and ways to avoid becoming a victim. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism: 2 p.m. Via Zoom. Features a The Venice Carnivale: 10 a.m. Guilford virtual author talk with Smithsonian curaCommunity Center, 32 Church St. Hosted tor Carolyn Russo about her book, The by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Life- Ascent of Rauschenberg. Registration long Learning. Presented by Laura Parisi. required. For info or to register, call 860Features photographs of the Venice Carni- 767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. vale and the island of Burano. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

25 Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks Keychains: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For ages 12 to 18. Create a personalized keychain. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Lego Robotics, Grades 1-2: 5 to 6 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Participants build with Legos and learn simple coding using Lego Education Spike Essentials Kits. Recommended for grades one and two. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Honig Wine Tasting: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features a guided tasting of four wines from Honig Vineyard & Winery paired with seasonal bites. Cost: $60. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/events/ 159342/t/tickets. Tick Activity Throughout the Year: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a presentation by Natalie Bailey, agricultural research technician, and Jessica Brown, agricultural research postdoctoral research scientist, of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, on the life cycles of medically important tick species in Connecticut and when each life stage is most likely to be encountered. Free. Registration suggested. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Lego Robotics, Grades 3-5: 6 to 7 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Participants build with Legos and learn simple coding using Lego Education Spike Essentials Kits. Recommended for grades three through five. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Progress Is Inevitable: It Begins With Vision: 7 p.m. Christian Science Church, 49 Park St., Guilford. Free Christian Science lecture by Dave Hohle, CSB, on gaining a clearer understanding of life and reality as expressions of God. All are welcome. Child care provided. For info, visit christian-scienceguilford.com.

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Annual Harvest Supper: Takeout from 4 to 5 p.m.; dinein from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Dinner FRIDAY, OCT. 9 includes baked ham, roast turkey, roast beef, side dishes Stories of Revolutionary Women: 7 p.m. Deep River and desserts. $30 per person for takeout; $30 per person Historical Society's Carriage House, 245 Main St. Program for dine-in, $10 for children 12 and younger. Dine-in is presented in collaboration with the Deep River Public limited to 75 people and reservations are required by Library and the Deep River Historical Society. Free and Oct. 3. Raffle prizes will be available. To reserve, call Nan open to all. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverli- Monde at 203-710-7005. Proceeds support community brary.libcal.com. outreach programs. Continued from page 25

FRIDAY, OCT. 9 AND SATURDAY, OCT. 10 William Raveis Charitable Fund: Gold for Good: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. William Raveis, 709 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring unwanted gold and silver items to be evaluated and paid for on the spot. The proprietor will make a donation to the William Raveis Charitable Fund. Donations fund the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For info, call 203-318-3570.

SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features clothes, accessories, bedding, household goods, books, and more. Free parking. Cash only. For info, call 860-663-2576. Essex Community Touch-A-Truck Event: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Fire Department, 11 Saybrook Rd., Essex. Families can explore vehicles from local first responders and community services and meet the people who operate them. The event begins with a story time in the Fire Department’s Community Room. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Event will not be held in the event of rain. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Electrify Your Drive! A Free EV Car Show: Noon to 2 p.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Experienced electric vehicle owners will display their cars and discuss driving and charging electric vehicles. Auto dealers will showcase electric vehicle models. Free. For info, contact Robert Langdon at 203915-4819 or rlangdon1@mac.com, or visit driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=5321. Remember You Must Live: On Life, Loss, and Impermanence Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St., Guilford. Opening reception for a group exhibition exploring themes of life, loss, change, aging, grief, memory, renewal, and impermanence. Free. For info, visit guilfordartcenter.org. STEAM Saturdays: Spider Web Slime: 2:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. For ages 5 to 12. Participants will explore the chemistry behind non-Newtonian fluids while making slime. Wear clothing that can get messy. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Cocktails & Conversation with Ann Nyberg and Amy Bloom: 4 to 6:30 p.m. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Connecticut journalist, author and storyteller Ann Nyberg and author Amy Bloom discuss Bloom’s memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss. Each $100 ticket includes a copy of the book, with an opportunity to have it signed by Bloom and take a photo with the author. Limited seating. Proceeds benefit BACA and its programs. For info or tickets, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

203-245-2739, ext. 12 or kyoung2199@gmail.com, or visit RoslynYoungMemorial.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 12 Second Monday Art Program: 2 to 3 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Adults will use leaves, wildflowers, acorns and paint to create images on blank cards. Space and supplies are limited. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 13 Winslow Homer's America: The Art of a New Nation: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Bob Potter. Explores the art of Winslow Homer and its reflection of 19th-century America. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Paul Trail Sunset Walk: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Paul Trail, Guilford. Easy approximately 1.5-mile autumn walk featuring rocky outcrops overlooking Great Harbor Marsh and Long Island Sound. Meet at the trail entrance on Sachem’s Head Road across from Community Nursery School; park along the curb and bring a flashlight. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. For info, text 203-8920767.

Autumn Joy: Celebrating CT Grown Flowers: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Quonnipaug Room, Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Michael Russo, floral designer and founding member of the CT Flower Collective, will create two small bouquets using seasonal fall flowers and discuss the Connecticut Flower Collective. Seating is limited and registration is required. For info or to register, contact 203-453-0780 or kayclaiborn@comcast.net.

Drag Queen Bingo: 7 to 10 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Doors open at 6 p.m. Third annual bingo fundraiser presented by the Friends of the Chester Public Library, featuring the Darling Divas. Ages 21 and older. Attendees may bring their own food and beverages. Tickets: $28.52 spectators; $44.52 general admission. For info or tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/dragqueen-bingo-library-fundraiser-tickets-1997773307742.

Deep River 60 Club: Guided Tour of the Chester Museum at the Mill: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Chester Museum at the Mill, 9 West Main St. (Route 148), Chester. Learn about Chester's Italian and American community and view a quilt display. Free. For info, call 860-767-2302.

SUNDAY, OCT. 11 Griswold Forum: “Florence Griswold and the Old Lyme Artists”: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by Q&A. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Photographer Fred Verillo discusses the personalities, social and cultural circumstances, and physical setting that contributed to Old Lyme becoming the home of American Impressionism. The presentation includes background on the Impressionist art movement and a virtual tour of the Florence Griswold house. For info, call 860-434-1621. 22nd Annual Roslyn Young Memorial Concert: Salon Music in Early America: 4 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. The New York-based Circle of Friends Baroque Ensemble performs works by Corelli, Thomas and Michael Arne, Handel, William Billings, J. Oswald, William Selby, arias from The Beggar's Opera, and songs by Francis Hopkinson. Performers are Claire Smith Bermingham, violin; Jeremy Rhizor, violin; Margrét Hjaltested, viola; Anneke SchaulYoder, cello; Dylan Sauerwald, harpsichord; and soprano Brittany Palmer. A reception with the musicians follows the concert. Presented as part of the Music at the Meetinghouse series. Tickets are $25; free for children under 18. Tickets are available at the door. For info, contact

Tween Dungeons and Dragons: 3:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For tweens. Each session features a standalone adventure. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 West Main St., Clinton. Bring poetry to read or listen to readings with Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. For info, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Tuesday Trivia: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Monthly adult trivia program featuring five categories in a Jeopardy-style format. Teams may have up to four players, with a limit of six teams. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Nara Aziza Smith: Homemade Book Signing: 6 p.m. RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Digital creator and entrepreneur Nara Aziza Smith signs copies of her debut cookbook, Homemade. Tickets: $37, includes admission to the signing line and one copy of the book. For info or tickets, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com/event/2026-10-13/nara-aziza-smithhomemade-book-signing.

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Summer Light, pastel, 12 by 36 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith, is among the works featured in Seasons of Joy at Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Jeanne Rosier Smith’s Seasons of Joy Opens in Madison Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art

Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison will present Seasons of Joy, an exhibition of pastel works by Jeanne Rosier Smith, from Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition includes Smith’s Summer Light, a 12-by-36-inch

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

April in Paris, pastel, 16 by 12 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith.

pastel capturing the movement and color of breaking waves; Dahlia Days, a 12-by-9-inch floral work; Days to Remember, a 24by-36-inch beach scene; and April in Paris, a 16-by-12-inch streetscape. Susan Powell Fine Art is at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison. For more information, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Days to Remember, pastel, 24 by 36 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Dahlia Days, pastel, 12 by 9 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith.

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The Witch Tryal Brings Colonial History to North Madison Press Release from North Madison Congregational Church

North Madison Congregational Church will present The Witch Tryal, an immersive theatrical experience drawing on real-life testimony from the colonial witchcraft era, on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the church’s historic Meetinghouse. What if your neighbors accused you of witchcraft? What if the evidence against you was rumor, suspicion, and the testimony of people you knew? And what if the court was prepared to believe them? The Witch Tryal recreates the trial of a sharp-tongued widow accused of witchcraft. Was she simply a woman who refused to be intimidated by her neighbors? Did her accusers have something against her? Or, as they claimed, did she possess diabolical powers through a pact with the Devil? The story reaches beyond Salem. Connecticut, too, was swept up in the colonial

search for someone to blame can shape the course of justice. Set within North Madison Congregational Church’s historic Meetinghouse, the evening is designed as more than a performance. Audience members become part of the experience, entering the atmosphere of a colonial-era trial and encountering the voices and testimony of those who lived through it. They will be asked to listen to the testimony, question the evidence, and consider who was really on trial. Following the performance, guests are invited to a colonialstyle reception. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at northmadisoncc.org or at the door. North Madison Congregational Church is at 1271 Photo courtesy of North Madison Congregational Church Durham Road, North Madison. For more information, call 203The Witch Tryal, an immersive theatrical experience based on real-life testimony from the colonial witchcraft 421-3241. era, will be presented Oct. 24 at North Madison Congregational Church’s historic Meetinghouse. Because of the subject matter witchcraft panic, with 11 women mony and audience interaction, from an intimate perspective and and moments of intense emotion, and men ultimately executed as The Witch Tryal explores this considers how fear, accusation, the program is not recommended witches. Through dramatic testi- chapter of New England history community pressure, and the for young children.

Needleman, D, and Charles Ferraro, R, for the Senate seat. Questions may be submitted to athompson@essexlib.org or mlehmacher@brainerdlibrary.org by Oct. 7. For info, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 contact the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 or visit essexliBaby Keepsake: Clay Pumpkin Keepsake: 10 a.m. Essex brary.org. Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Craft program for caregivers and young children from birth to age 2; sibling helpers Native American Beliefs and Legends Written in the are welcome. Participants create a clay pumpkin keepStone: 6:30 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep sake using a child's hand or footprint. All supplies proRiver. Local historian Richard Kalapos presents a program vided. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, about ancient technology and wonders created by precall 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Colonial Native Americans, including Native American Continued from page 26

Pre-Performance Talk: Verdi’s Macbeth: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., Guilford. Alan Mann, artistic director of Opera Theater of Connecticut, will discuss Verdi’s opera, including its music, characters and dramatic themes. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Village Connecticut. Free; registration requested. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

All About Allergies with Physician Zachary Rubin: 6 p.m. Via Zoom. Virtual author talk about Rubin’s book, beliefs and legends written in stone at the Solar Observa- All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About S.T.E.A.M. Lab: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull tory in Deep River. No registration required. For info, call Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More. Free. RegisLibrary, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. tration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit 4. Explore STEM toys through hands-on activities. Regisyouressexlibrary.org. tration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features or visit hchlibrary.org. guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: 6 to 7 p.m. James receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes Dur- 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com. Actor Campbell Harmon performs stories and poems by ing New England’s Revolution: 6 to 7 p.m. James BlackEdgar Allan Poe and discusses Poe's life, death and stone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Program legacy. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. about women's contributions during the Revolutionary Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. THURSDAY, OCT. 15 era, with a focus on textiles and clothing production. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Sponsored by the Branford Historical Society. RegistraGreat Decisions: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 tion required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Palate to Palette: 6 to 9 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 events.blackstonelibrary.org. Lifelong Learning. Facilitated by Tom Lee. Discussion Lyme St., Old Lyme. Signature fundraising gala featuring topic: Ukraine and the Future of European Security. Cost: live music, food from regional restaurants and caterers, Candidate Forum: 6:30 p.m. John Winthrop Middle $5 with your own 2026 Great Decisions Briefing Book; $40, and a silent auction of new artwork by association memSchool auditorium, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. The Essex including the book. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. ber artists. Tickets: $85 per person; RSVP required. Proand Brainerd libraries will jointly sponsor a forum for canceeds support the association’s exhibitions and special didates for the 36th House District and 33rd Senate Disprojects. For info or tickets, call 860-434-7802 or visit trict. Participating candidates are Renee LaMark Muir, D, lymeartassociation.org/palate-to-palette. and Guy Tuccero, R, for the House seat, and Norm See page 29

LIVING • THE SOUND • OCTOBER 1, 2026 Continued from page 28 101st CT Representatives Candidates’ Debate: 7 p.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd., Madison. The League of Women Voters of the East Shore sponsors a debate featuring Mary Ann Connelly and John-Michael Parker. The public is invited to attend. The debate will be recorded and may be viewed on the League of Women Voters of the East Shore YouTube channel. Questions for the candidates are welcome. For info or to submit questions or topics, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Voter Registration Session: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registrars of Voters Office, 40 Kirkham St., Branford. Hosted by the Branford Registrars of Voters pursuant to state statute. For info, call 203-483-3998. Art Therapy Workshop: 10 a.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Briana Benn-Mirandi of Art & Soul Therapy leads a creative art therapy workshop. No artistic experience required. Cost: $40 per person. For info, call 860-663-1789, email office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit killingworthchurch.org. Tweens Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will learn Magic: The Gathering from the ground up; all levels of experience are welcome. Cards and materials are provided, and participants will build decks to take home. Recommended for ages 9 and older. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Annual Harvest Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 129 Ledge Hill Rd., North Guilford. Features vendors, artisans, handmade crafts, raffles of themed baskets, face painting, and a food truck. For info, contact 203-457-1094 or stjohnsnorthguilford@gmail.com. Friends of the Essex Library Big Fall Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Hardcovers, $3; paperbacks, $2. Puzzles also available. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org. Heritage Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bushnell House, 106 S. Main St., Westbrook. Features hearth cooking, fiber arts demonstrations, blacksmithing, colonial games, an American flag art exhibit by Robert Carley, a kitchen garden exhibit presented by the Westbrook Garden Club, fife and drum performances, and an 18th-century doctor portrayed by Daniel Newman. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-399-7473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. Music Among Friends: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Chamber music program featuring string and wind players from the Yale Medical Symphony Orchestra, including works ranging from the Schubert Octet to The Beatles. Sponsored by the Friends in dedication to Edward Maloney. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

29 Opening Reception for Original Picture Book Art: 3 to 5 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features original picture book illustrations by 12 artists, including Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, and Ed Young. Featured illustrators and authors will be in attendance. Books will be available for sale and signing through Breakwater Books of Guilford. For info, visit wwml.org. Hot Cat Jazz Band: 4 p.m. Church of the Holy Advent, 81 East Main St., Clinton. Free and open to all. Repertoire includes swing standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington; big band hits by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey; popular songs from the 1920s; New Orleans Dixieland favorites; and classic rock songs from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and today. For info, visit holyadventclinton.org. Twilight Tour of River View Cemetery: 5 to 6:30 p.m. River View Cemetery, 37 N. Main St., Essex. Guided walk through the cemetery's oldest sections, tracing local stories spanning three centuries of Essex and Connecticut River history. The walk covers approximately half a mile over sloped, grassy, uneven terrain. Audio devices are provided for registered participants. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

Guilford High School Class of 1996: 30th Reunion: 5 to 8 p.m. Coastline Brewing Company, 4 Grove Beach Rd. N., Westbrook. Members of the Guilford High School Class of More Than Zombie Meats and Eyes: FX Makeup Work- 1996 are invited to reconnect with classmates and celeshop: 11 a.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Learn brate 30 years since graduation. Tickets are $35 per perabout Hollywood-style special effects makeup through son. Payment may be made via Venmo to @Jennifer-Boltdemonstrations of zombie makeup, torn throat wounds 3. For info, contact Kristin at 203-623-5665 or kristin@livConcert by Buddy Mondlock: 7 p.m. North Madison and realistic burns. For info or to register, contact 860ablesolutions.com. Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Doors open at 526-0018 or Library@ChesterCT.org, or visit chesterctli6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Occasional Coffee House. Spon- brary.com. Laughs on Tap: 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. show; sored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Tickets: $20, 9:30 p.m. live auction. James Blackstone Memorial includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. For info or Bauer Park Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bauer Library, 758 Main St., Branford. A 21-and-older comedy tickets, visit eventbrite.com or northmadisoncc.org. Park, 257 Copse Rd., Madison. Features old-fashioned fall fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy and magic by Billy activities, outdoor family activities and opportunities to Winn, Kevin Lee and Jane Condon. Tickets are $40 and explore the park’s fields, gardens and trails. Free. Rain or include the first drink; additional drinks are available for SATURDAY, OCT. 17 shine. For sponsorship information, email bauerparkpurchase. Proceeds benefit library programs and sermadison@gmail.com. vices. For info or tickets, visit blackstoneliIvoryton Pumpkin Chase: 8 a.m. sign-in; 9 a.m. 5K run brary.org/comedy. and two-mile walk. Ivoryton Green, Ivoryton. The 5K folHealth & Wellness Expo: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Old Saybrook lows a road and trail course through Falls River Park, Middle School, 60 Sheffield St., Old Saybrook. Free and Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo: 8 to 10 p.m. Chester while the two-mile walk goes to the entrance of Falls River Preserve and back. The event includes treats, prizes, open to all ages. Features health screenings and informa- Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Jazz guitarists Frank Vignola tion, mental health providers and prevention education, and Vinny Raniolo perform as part of the Art of the Guitar and a costume contest. For info or to register, visit runa One Book One Town literacy event with three local Concert Series presented by Acoustic Music. Tickets: $35. signup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/IvorytonPumpkinChase. authors, and activities for children, including goats, a For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org. bounce house and a fire truck. For info, visit Benefit Pickleball Tournament: 8:30 a.m. Bittner Park, oldsaybrookct.gov/678/Health-Wellness-Expo. 1390 Durham Rd., Guilford. Beginner-plus level (2.5 to 3.0). Benefits Meals on Wheels. Rain date is Sunday, SUNDAY, OCT. 18 An Afternoon with Gustav Klimt: 2 to 4 p.m. James Oct. 18. For info or to register, call 203-453-8359. The Percussion Collective: 4 p.m. The Morgan School Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented Screening of Woman in Gold, followed by an art show Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to by the George Flynn Classical Concerts series. Free tickets and reception at the BACA Art Gallery from 4 to 5:30 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar must be ordered through georgeflynnclassicalconIsland Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLA- p.m., featuring work inspired by the painting style of Gustav Klimt. Sponsored by BACA. Registration required. certs.com. Clinton residents can order beginning one approved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by month before the concert; nonresidents can order beginFree. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, ning two weeks before the concert, subject to availabilevents.blackstonelibrary.org. space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark ity. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassical Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net. concerts.com. See page 30

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SUNDAY, OCT. 18 Run for The Cove 5K and Memorial Walk: Kids' Fun Run, 10 a.m.; 5K race, 10:30 a.m.; Memorial Walk, 10:40 a.m. Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a 5K race, 2-mile memorial walk, kids' fun run, and family activities. Benefits The Cove's free grief support programs for children and families across Connecticut. Registration: $30 for the 5K race and Memorial Walk; $10 for the Kids' Fun Run. Fees increase after Oct. 16. Rain or shine. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/CT/Madison/RunforTheCoveandMemorialWalk. Sunday Broadway Concert Series: Sam Gravitte: 2 to 4 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features Broadway performer Sam Gravitte in the Sunday Broadway Concert Series, hosted by music director John McDaniel. Tickets available online. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/events/154112/t/tickets. Silver Threads: A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt: 4 p.m. Clinton Theater for the Performing Arts at Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Mary Beth Sippin and the Silver Threads Band perform the music of Linda Ronstadt. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clinton. Cost: $25 general admission. For info or tickets, call Tony Raucci at 203988-7989 or visit clintonrotaryct.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 19 Friends of the Essex Library Big Fall Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Bags of books, $10. Puzzles also available. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20 On One Foot: The Essentials of Judaism: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Rabbi Joshua Hammerman. Explores the basic concepts and values of Judaism. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Wellness Fair: 4 to 6 p.m. Guilford Town Green, 79 Whitfield St. Presented by Guilford D.A.Y. and the APT Foundation. Features yoga, therapy dogs, a sensory station with journaling and crafts, a free library with books on healthy living, and a speaking engagement with APT Foundation CEO Lynn Madden. The event provides prevention, recovery and harm reduction resources. Free and open to all ages. For info, call 203-453-8047 or visit itsworthitguilford.org. Game Night: The Quiet Year: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Participants will collaborate to draw a map and tell the story of a community trying to survive after the collapse of civilization. The game is for groups of two to four people and is open to teens and adults. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

OCTOBER 1, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING How to Stay Independent at Home: 6 to 7 p.m. E.C. FRIDAY, OCT. 23 Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., MadiFall Artist Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 son. Registered Nurse and Certified Senior Advisor Julie Main St., Branford. Free and open to the public. For info, Cruz discusses home care options, paying for in-home call 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org. senior care and resources for older adults, veterans and their families. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org. Autumn Book Chats with Marsha Bansavage: 6:30 p.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Book: The Alienist by Caleb Carr. All are welcome. For info, contact 860-5260018 or Library@ChesterCT.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 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. The Life of James Garfield: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Presented by Phil Devlin, a retired HKHS history teacher, on the life and career of James Garfield. Includes time for questions. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Preserving Nature on Our Planet: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Florencia Montagnini, Ph.D. Explores how biodiversity and agroforestry create resilient, sustainable land-use systems. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

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Full Moon Hike: 5:30 p.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Approximately two-mile hike through Westwoods, including the Great Marsh boardwalk and White Circle Trail, with steep and rocky sections. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at the Peddlers Rd. trailhead. For info, text 203-508-2064.

ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com. Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org

Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton res- from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com. idents in grades 5 to 12. Enjoy pizza, games, crafts and activities during the school half-day. Bus service is availOld Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. able from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main School. Registration requested; space is limited. For info St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Conor to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. necticut-made products from local farmers, food producUnderstanding How Credit Really Works: 6 p.m. Henry ers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook. Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Stephen Robert of Bedrock Credit America will discuss credit monitoring, credit problems and changes to credit scoring models. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Double Play Concert: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Acoustic music featuring double bass, guitar and vocals, with performers switching instruments throughout the show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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 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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