Killingworth voters approved the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year operating budget at the Annual Town Meeting on May 18, but rejected a proposed $4.6 million bonding resolution for several capital projects.
First Selectman Eric Couture thanked
residents who attended the meeting and supported the approved budget.
“I would like to thank the people who took time out of their lives to attend the Town Meeting on May 18th,” Couture said. “At the meeting, both the Operating Budget and a reduced Capital Budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year were passed.”
Some budget funds will go toward digitiz-
ing Town Hall operations through software upgrades.
For public safety, the town had considered adding a second state trooper, which would have nearly doubled the police budget at an estimated annual cost of $150,000. Officials ultimately decided against the addition and
See Killingworth Voters page 8
Honoring Service
Parade Marshal Chuck Fisher is presented with a Quilt of Valor handmade by American Legion member Donna Farrell, right, during a Memorial Day ceremony inside American Legion Griswold Post 79 in Madison on May 25. Madison’s Memorial Day parade was among several along the Connecticut shoreline canceled because of rain.
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Ralph Riello: Rebuilding and Revitalizing the Madison Lions Club
By Alicia Gomez
Associate Editor
While many volunteer groups struggle with declining membership, Ralph Riello, president of the Madison Lions Club, is focusing on growing and modernizing the organization to attract a new generation of volunteers.
Ralph has been a longtime Lion and has a long history of community service. He first joined the Meriden Lions Club in 2004 and worked his way up to becoming president. After moving to Madison in 2018, he later became involved with the local club and now serves as its president.
Ralph says his parents instilled in him the importance of community service. They modeled volunteerism, and he wanted to carry those same values into his own life and pass them on to his children. Over the years, he remained involved with organizations such as Little League and his children’s PTA while living in Meriden.
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“If you want to be part of a community, you should give back,” he says.
Ralph was asked to join the Madison club around 2022. By then, its numbers had shrunk dramatically from more than 50 members down to about 12. Like many volunteer organizations, the club was struggling to attract younger members. When he became president, his main goal was to help revamp and revitalize the organization to make it more appealing to newer members.
Part of that effort included increasing the club’s presence on social media, introducing new events and strengthening community partnerships. Ralph says it was important for the organization to evolve and find new ways to connect with residents who
may not have previously considered joining a volunteer group.
“You can’t do the same thing every year,” he says.
One example of that effort was Madison Lions Day, which at one point was in danger of being canceled. Ralph says some members felt overwhelmed by the task of organizing the event every year. Rather than letting it disappear, he and another club member stepped in to completely reimagine it.
They introduced new activities, dog-focused events and partnerships with local organizations and businesses to attract more families and community members. Ralph, who also owns Alpha Dog Events, says bringing in fresh ideas was important to make the event feel welcoming to a broader audience.
In addition to his volunteer work, Ralph is a retired technology education teacher. This background in hands-on learning and teaching students how to think
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Ralph Riello poses with Taylor, his “velcro dog.” Riello serves as president of the Madison Lions Club and has focused on growing and modernizing the organization.
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“Every stop was walkable, and we averaged 6.5 miles a day, though we could just as easily have relaxed in La Bella Vita’s hot tub while watching the scenery drift past.”
I was very confused and discouraged when I saw the Board of Selectmen was, once again, considering selling the Academy property.
In 2022, the town voted to renovate the building and turn it into a community center. Great, the people mobilized, got a vote, and finally, after years of deterioration, something was happening with the property.
Then I waited. I understand planning, getting bids and making decisions takes time. But over the next three years, prices went up, as did the cost of the project. As other letters to the editor pointed out, Madison voters regularly express interest in grand projects, but when it comes to funding them, we cheap out. The high school, Salt
Battle for Madison Day
As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, it is time to reclaim Madison’s bloody but historic part in the Revolution.
On May 19, 1782, at the tail end of the War of Independence, a squadron of British warships with about 60 armed men attacked a merchant schooner aground somewhere between East Wharf and Fence Creek. Phineas Meigs, then 74 and living on Wall Street, rallied the local militia, who rushed to the beach to respond. The battle lasted some two hours before Meigs’ volunteers, aided by a cannon wheeled to the shore, forced the British off. Meigs himself, however, was shot with a musket ball directly to his head, making him the last New England battle casualty of the Revolutionary War. His house remains on Wall Street, his grave in the West Cemetery, and his hat lies in a Hartford museum.
In 1982, I led the bicentennial “Battle
Meadow Park, the Senior Center and Garvan Point, to name a few, are all less than expected.
While I am saddened to lose the historic and picturesque building that is Hand Academy, our voters won’t pay for renovation. However, that doesn’t change the referendum vote from 2022, which showed the voters want the property to remain a town asset. It would be better torn down and turned into green space available to the entire town than privatized.
Do not sell the Academy property. The property must remain an asset for the town.
for Madison” with hundreds of reenactors camping on the Green and a ship firing cannons offshore. We made Meigs’ hat the symbol of the celebration and even brought it back to town for the first time since 1850. Many today have fond memories of that weekend. But others are not aware of the courage Madison citizens showed as war came suddenly to our shore some 244 years ago. My proposal: Madison should designate May 19 as Battle for Madison Day. Kids in our schools could annually initiate projects on the battle and do reenactments. We could install historic markers and include this battle heritage in descriptions of our town. Let’s celebrate Madison’s 200th and the nation’s 250th by raising awareness and pride in the town’s extraordinary part in winning American freedom. Selectmen, over to you.
Stephen Davis Madison
Killingworth Library is accepting entries for its Bookface Photo Contest through Thursday, June 18. Children, tweens, young adults, and adults are invited to participate in the photo contest, which challenges entrants to replace their face with a book cover and submit a photo. Participants should email their Bookface photo before Thursday, June 18, to jfigurelli@killingworthlibrary.org and include their age or grade level along with contact information. One first-place prize will be awarded in each age category: adult, young adult, tween, and children. One entry per person per age group is permitted. Voting begins at the library on Saturday, June 20, and will continue for several weeks. Winners will be contacted in July. For examples and inspiration, visit killingworthlibrary.org and click on the Bookface Photo Contest post on the homepage.
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William V. “Bill” Tamborlane was born Aug. 25, 1946, in The Bronx, N.Y., to William and Eleanor Tamborlane. He attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, N.J., and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in chemistry from Georgetown University in 1968, and continued his education there through medical school and residency, completing his training as chief resident before being accepted into a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Yale University in 1975. He and his wife, Kathleen, relocated to New Haven with their two daughters, and from the moment he arrived, Bill intended to remain at Yale for the entirety of his career — a commitment he honored fully. Moving to Madison in 1977 was a highlight of his family’s life, and Bill volunteered to coach Little League whenever he had time, and he recruited fellow Yale faculty to play basketball at Surf Club during the summer months.
than most could aspire to — the result not only of his extraordinary energy and drive, but of his deep conviction that his work could improve lives. He was genuinely humble about his achievements and never lost sight of the fact that his success was inseparable from those around him. He cherished his wife and family, acknowledging the sacrifices that a career of this scope had sometimes required of them. As a grandfather to eight grandchildren, he found great joy in their company — noting with warmth and humor that loving them came easily, in part because they went home at the end of the evening. They treasured his wit and his stories, and they carry his memory as a source of pride and inspiration.
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At Yale School of Medicine, he was named section chief of Pediatric Endocrinology in 1985, and went on to become a full professor in 1986. He dedicated himself to securing funding and assembling a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, social workers, and dietitians to build a Type 1 diabetes program that would earn recognition in ’s “Best Of” rankings for many consecutive years. Dr. Tamborlane was among the most distinguished academic pediatric endocrinologists and diabetes researchers of his generation. He spearheaded, with his colleague Dr. Robert Sherwin, the concept of delivering insulin via a continuous pump. He was a key researcher in the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), the results of which were published in the in 1979. At the time of his retirement, his curriculum vitae listed more than 1,000 articles, book chapters, and guidance documents. Throughout this period, he was grateful to acknowledge the profound dedication of his wife, Kathleen, who was raising their three children, Melissa, Amy, and James, at home while simultaneously pursuing a graduate degree in school psychology.
Bill accomplished more in his lifetime
His family wishes it to be known that the final chapter of his life was one of profound difficulty. A diagnosis of dementia altered Dr. Tamborlane’s world in ways he could never have foreseen. He had long imagined that he would one day be wheeled from his Yale office simply because he had grown too old to continue — but he could not have anticipated that his remarkable career would conclude with a debilitating cognitive decline. Yale was his second home, and his family knows with certainty that he missed it deeply in his final years.
Dr. Tamborlane is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his brother, Roger (Paula) Tamborlane; his daughter, Melissa (John) Wilson, and their children, Lilly, Miles, and Shea; his daughter, Amy (Mark) Steffen, and their children, Anna, Paige, and Luke; and his son, James (Brisa) Tamborlane, and their children, Davis and Mateo. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Eleanor Tamborlane; and his brother, Jeffrey Tamborlane. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at St. Margaret Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either of the following: RE: In Memory of William V. Tamborlane; Attn: Zsuzsuanna Somogyi (Director of Development) Yale School of MedicineDiabetes Research Program, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519. Checks payable to Yale University OR Hartford HealthCare Hospice, 81 Meriden Ave., Southington, CT 06489.
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Town Weighs Surf Club Protection Plans
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
In an effort to preserve Madison’s largest public park and tourist attraction, the Board of Selectmen is exploring options to protect the Surf Club from erosion and sea level rise.
At its May 12 meeting, the board heard from Chad Frost of consulting firm Kent + Frost, which has been working with the Beach and Recreation Department on the upcoming Surf Club Master Plan. Frost reviewed the history of erosion at the Surf Club and outlined ways the town could prepare for future coastal impacts.
An analysis presented to the board showed the Surf Club shoreline has lost “a good amount of land” over the past century, Frost said.
“Historically, there was over 140 feet of beach from the wall out to the waterline,” Frost said. “Currently, we don’t have any-
where near that, and that’s both partly due to erosion and sea level rise.”
Frost said the Garvan Point area has become a particular concern because it is “one of the areas that we’d find most likely very high [potential] for erosion, which we’re definitely seeing.”
The beach area in front of the Surf Club’s main building is expected to be especially vulnerable to erosion and rising sea levels. According to Kent + Frost, the building sits near a 100-year flood zone and faces a “very high susceptibility for damage during larger storms” that accelerate erosion.
Both the consultant team and residents who participated in public input sessions agreed the building should eventually be relocated out of the flood zone, a move that would likely require demolition and reconstruction elsewhere on the property.
First Selectwoman Peggy
Lyons said “the reality is that building is going to be demolished” at some point because of its location within the flood zone.
She added that public feedback showed “it just makes more sense to tear the building down and then rebuild something in a new location.”
Frost said sea level rise also threatens other portions of the Surf Club, particularly through flooding from nearby wetlands that could affect athletic fields and surrounding properties.
He said many residents support “nature-based coastal protection” strategies that would preserve both the Surf Club and its ecological features.
Several conceptual designs are being considered to reduce the effects of erosion and sea level rise. They include beach nourishment through regular sand replenishment, construction of artificial dunes behind the seawall, and installation of living
breakwaters or sill structures designed to reduce wave energy and limit erosion.
Some of the projects could be combined into a single design plan, while others could be completed independently.
Selectman Scott Murphy said “one of the paramount guidelines” for any project is preserving views of Long Island Sound.
Murphy said maintaining water views was also a priority during the restoration of Garvan Point and should remain a consideration if artificial dunes are added near the playground area.
Frost agreed, saying residents made it “loud and clear” during public discussions that the Surf Club is the “crown jewel” of Madison.
“If you’re out there and you can’t see the water, that’s a problem,” Frost said.
“We are definitely paying attention to that,” he added.
Any alterations to the coastline
would require approval from both the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Frost is expected to return to the Board of Selectmen with potential restoration concepts as the town continues what he described as an “iterative” planning process.
The next phase will include feedback from the Beach and Recreation Commission on the proposed coastal protection concepts and how they address the Surf Club’s recreational and environmental needs.
That would be followed by “a really detailed engineering study to make sure” all aspects of the restoration process are properly evaluated, Frost said.
Once a final design is approved, the town should expect roughly a two-year process for engineering studies and state and federal permitting approvals.
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Obituary William Norton II Clinton
William “Bill” Charles Norton II of Clinton passed away peacefully with his wife by his side May 12, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born Aug. 4, 1944, in New Britain.
Following in the footsteps of many ancestral builders, Bill devoted his life to preserving 17th- and 18th-century homes and barns, and was well known throughout New England, New York, and far beyond as The 18th Century Company, and thereafter became William C. Norton and Sons, and William C. Norton and Associates. Bill referred to his work as a “labor of love, skill, and patience in equal proportions.” He mentored and was loved by hundreds of souls who carry out his craft, including his son, William C. Norton III, who shares and carries on his passion for the restoration of antique homes.
Bill enlisted and served in the Army National Guard from 1967 to 1971. He loved the ocean, boating, and fishing, likening it to Thorazine, and in his free time, this is where he could be found, relaxing with a Budweiser.
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He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Dorothy (Neumann) Norton; his brothers, Arthur and Timothy Norton; and his sister, Sandra Broga Norton.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Trombley Norton, together in love for 36 years and forevermore; and his children: daughters, Deborah Lee Norton and Rebekah Norton Zimnock and her son, Evan Zimnoch; son William C. Norton III, his wife, Kathrine, and their children, Abigail and Ella; son Jonathan, his wife, Lindsey, and their children, Fischer, Henry, and Isla; his sister, Suzanne “Sis” Mandeville; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Middlesex Hospital Hospice staff for the incredible care and compassion they showed Bill and his entire family in his final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 30, 2026, at Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main Street, Clinton. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m., immediately followed by a Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends at the American Legion, Post 66, located at 82 West Main Street, Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting alz.org.
Madison VFW Post #2096 is seeking both men and women veterans to become new members. Qualified veterans, active, retired, and who deployed and served honorably in any “conflict area” are encouraged to join us in Madison. In addition, Post #2096 has a hall located at 85 Lovers Lane with ample parking and areas both upstairs in an open hall area, and downstairs in a smaller meeting area. These areas can accommodate multiple community and private meetings, celebrations, and functions such as dance, yoga, exercise, and charitable events. For more information or to arrange a visit and discuss arrangements, call 203-245-9938.
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization focused on charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, welcomes new members. The organization helps the less fortunate in the community and supports each other to strive to be better husbands, fathers, and citizens. The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 5780 meets monthly at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street, Madison. For more information, contact Ken Treschitta at 203-523-9373 or ktreschitta@gmail.com.
instead followed guidance from the governor’s office regarding recommended staffing levels and hours for state troopers. Under those guidelines, Killingworth does not currently require a second trooper.
“Honestly, we probably need half a trooper to help with some of the paperwork and stuff like that, but you don’t get to ask for half troopers,” Couture said.
The town will continue with one state trooper next year. A new officer will fill the position following the current trooper’s retirement.
Couture said the failed bonding resolution combined several projects that had
already received prior approval, including a fire truck purchase, Public Works equipment, road projects, and improvements to Killingworth Recreation Park, Rocco Field, and Sheldon Park.
“With the failure of the proposed bond issuance, the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will have to reexamine our anticipated capital expenditures over the next decade alongside the relevant departments and determine how best to finance these projects,” Couture said. “This will require difficult choices and refinement of these plans as we continue to deal with escalating costs across the board.”
While the municipal operating budget passed, the education budget for Killing-
worth schools within the Regional School District 17 budget failed during a referendum earlier this month.
RSD17 Superintendent Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski said the district “will continue to follow the established budget process” and is “currently working to schedule the District Hearing and finalize the budget and ultimately the referendum question.”
“Once the dates are confirmed, the community will have another opportunity to vote on the budget,” Sullivan-Kowalski said. “Information regarding the hearing and referendum dates will be shared with the community as soon as they are finalized.”
The Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, offers its Library of Things, a collection sponsored by former Killingworth resident Dr. Alexander Walsh in memory of his wife Suzanne Auer Walsh. It provides library patrons with access to tools, electronics, instruments, crafting materials, and more. All items in the Library of Things are freely available for checkout to adults with a library card. The Killingworth Library aims to expand the inventory over time and welcomes new item suggestions from library patrons. For more information or to view the current inventory and lending policies, visit killingworthlibrary.org/library-of-things-catalog.
Boots Is A Hoot!
Story by Carol Andrecs
Sweet, petite Boots suddenly found herself all alone when her owner passed away not long after giving birth. Luckily, that sadness did not affect her personality at all. This 6-year-old calico is the real deal. Boots is super affectionate, very playful, and the true definition of a lap cat. She jumps right up whenever someone sits down. You will be fascinated by her striking colors and markings, as well as her animated antics. Stop by during our open house events to meet petite Boots, or apply online to adopt her at Forgotten Felines.
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Volunteers Needed 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.
: Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. The organization is always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep the facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
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critically has shaped the basis of his leadership style.
“One of the greatest skills you can have is how to problem solve,” he says.
These skills go beyond the classroom, as community work often requires the same mindset, Ralph says.
That problem-solving approach has been especially important when rebuilding the club. Whether adapting events, finding new ways to attract volunteers or navigating organizational challenges, Ralph says leadership comes down to being flexible and willing to evolve.
In addition to organizing events, the
Madison Lions Club continues its traditional outreach efforts, including visionrelated programs and other community initiatives. Ralph says it has been important to balance these longstanding traditions while modernizing the club.
The most rewarding part of the Lions Club, he says, is the sense of community it provides. Over the years, fellow members have supported him during difficult periods in his personal life. He says Lions support one another not only personally, but professionally as well, because members are always willing to help others, including fellow Lions.
“The benefit is community,” he says. He says organizations like the Lions
Madison Lions Club Seeks New Members
The Madison Lions Club seeks new members in the Madison community. For more information, call Barry Miller at 203-421-3326.
Middletown Adult Education Joins National Education Campaign
Middletown Adult Education has joined the national campaign, Moving Ahead with Adult Education, to enroll adult learners into programs that equip them with skills that lead to high school equivalency and jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage. Middletown Adult Education focuses on re-engaging adults in need of additional skills to compete in the workforce and to recover financially from the pandemic. It serves several towns including Chester, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Madison, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. Both online and in-person instruction at its various locations, including 210 Main Street, Old Saybrook, and the Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81. CDC guidelines and sanitation protocols are in place for in-person instruction to ensure a safe learning environment. The free academic programs at Middletown Adult Education are offered days and evenings and are open to area residents. For more information, call 860-343-6044 or visit www.maect.org.
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ESTATE OF Aaron J. Pelaccia, AKA Aaron Jon Pelaccia, AKA Aaron Pelaccia (26-0163)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 12, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Chloe D’Agostino c/o LISA NEWFIELD, HARRIS BEACH MURTHA CULLINA PLLC, 107 ELM STREET, 11TH FLOOR, STAMFORD, CT 06902
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ESTATE OF Joseph A. Oslander, Jr., AKA Joseph Oslander, AKA Joseph Aloysius Oslander, Jr. (26-0139)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 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.
Priscilla H. Geer, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Suzanne M. Oslander, 176 Roseleah Avenue, Newington, CT 06111-2055
Club are important not only for the services they provide, but also for bringing people together and creating lasting relationships in small towns like Madison, cities like Meriden and beyond.
Ralph also recognizes that volunteer organizations face new challenges today, especially in attracting younger members with increasingly busy schedules. He believes these groups must continue adapting while staying focused on their core missions.
Despite these challenges, Ralph encourages more people to get involved in community organizations and volunteer work whenever possible.
“You’ll never regret it,” he says.
The Madison Ambulance Association is selling flags and flag kits to raise money. Flags can be purchased most Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Madison Emergency Medical Services station, 9 Old Route 79. Flags are fade-resistant, made in America, and measure 3 by 5 feet. Home delivery and installation is available. Payment by cash or check. For more information, call Peter Scranton at 732-859-7844.
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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Your energy is infectious this week, Aries. This is the perfect time to launch a passion project. Expect a surprise compliment from someone you admire.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, treat yourself to a little luxury. You have earned a slow morning of coffee and a crossword puzzle. A cozy discovery brings you a smile.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Your social calendar is buzzing with exciting new connections. Use your natural wit to spur the conversation and you’ll be the star of every chat you have with others.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Creative inspiration hits you mid-week, Cancer. Be sure to keep a notebook handy. Your intuition is very sharp right now, leading you to a special breakthrough.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Whether you are looking for it or not, the spotlight is finding you, Leo. Shine bright and share your ideas. The world is ready to applaud your vision.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
Organization will be your superpower this week, Virgo. Everything finally clicks into place. Examine the small details around you. You will find peace in them and productivity.
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LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, balance will come easily as you blend work and recreation in perfect ways. An invitation to a local event adds some sparkle to your weekend.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Your magnetism is at an all-time high, Scorpio. Exciting opportunities are being drawn toward you, so you will need to trust your gut on a new venture.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Adventure is calling your name this week, Sagittarius. An optimistic outlook can turn a minor detour into a grand adventure. Get ready for some exciting days ahead.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Take a moment to celebrate your wins with a favorite treat or a good book, Capricorn. You have been hitting your stride and smashing goals with impressive ease.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Your big ideas are drawing some attention, Aquarius. Many people are ready to help you build on them. Stay curious and open to a clever suggestion from a friend.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Your imagination is taking the driver’s seat this week, Pisces. A heartwarming moment with a loved one reminds you how much others care.
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Rafael Nadal, Athlete (40)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Streetcar
5. Take __ of it!
10. SW Asia peninsula
12. Beating wings to escape from a perch
14. One who revitalizes
16. Indicates position
18. Dishonorable man
19. Singer King Cole
20. Short-tailed marten
22. One point east (clockwise) of due north
23. The god of the underworld in ancient mythology
25. Dirt
26. Superconducting super collider
27. Not good
28. A way to sink
30. Unwell
31. Follow orders
33. Deep ravine
35. Perfumery practice
37. Indian film director Sultan
38. Member of U.S. Navy
40. Wing-like
41. Very fast airplane
42. Slang for cigarette
44. Most cars still need it
45. Political war chest
48. Cools down
50. Diminish toward one end
52. Indigenous person of Thailand
53. Combined
55. Container
56. Expression of satisfaction
57. Thou
58. Return a favor
63. Go over once more
65. Removed
66. “Silence of the __”
67. Comedian Rogen
CLUES DOWN
1. Children’s game
2. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)
3. Own (Scottish)
4. Female follower of Bacchus
5. Subsides
6. Protects from weather
7. Spanish municipality
8. Supermarket chain
9. Domain name
10. Semitic peoples
11. Designs anew
13. City associated with Jesus
15. Cool!
17. Bank employee
18. Central nervous system
21. Standardized piece of text
23. A type of fever
24. Baglike structure in a plant or animal
27. Threaten persistently
29. Aspirations
32. Baby’s eating accessory
34. Actress Thurman
35. Turn into bone
36. One who saves you
39. Consume
40. Swiss river
43. A part of a river where the current is very fast
44. Categories
46. Expressed amazement
47. It’s important in respiration (abbr.)
49. Greek war dance
51. Bland, semi-liquid food
54. Regard in a specified way
59. Taxi
60. Naturally occurring solid material
61. Feline
62. Post-burning residue
64. Elevated railroad
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Hand Girls Tennis Turns Attention to State Tournament
By Serenity J. Bishop
Sports Editor
The Hand Tigers girls tennis team is officially turning its attention to the state tournament after concluding the regular season and taking its best shot at the Southern Connecticut Conference title.
The Tigers finished the regular season 13-4 and fell in the first round of the SCC Tournament to Amity Regional. Here is a recap of the final seven matches of the regular season, as well as the results from the SCC Tournament.
On Tuesday, May 5, Hand traveled across the Connecticut River for the first time this season for an out-of-conference match against East Lyme. Despite hardfought battles throughout the lineup, the Tigers fell 5-2, but the team did not go down without a fight.
After quick singles victories from Loden Bradstreet at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-0) and Rose Lyons at No. 2 singles (6-3, 6-0), East Lyme battled back to win at No. 3 and No. 4 singles and all three doubles matches. The No. 1 and No. 2 doubles contests both went three sets before eventually swinging in East Lyme’s favor.
Hand coach John Gage said seniors Lilah Browning and Brynn Poole played some of their gutsiest tennis of the season. Poole, battling through a midmatch foot injury, eventually fell in three sets, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7. Seniors Skylar Powers and Emma Coscia also fought hard before falling 36, 7-6, 4-6.
At doubles, East Lyme’s Jessica Joe and Sophia Joe defeated Browning and Poole 3-6, 6-2, 7-5. East Lyme’s Queenie Yang and Angie Chen defeated Powers and Coscia 6-3, 6-7, 6-4, while Penny Lin and Lila Aram defeated Claire Harriman and Jasmine Couret 6-4, 6-1.
On Thursday, May 7, Hand
win from Bradstreet at No. 1 singles, the Tigers rallied behind a three-set victory from seniors Skylar Powers and Claire Harriman at No. 2 doubles (2-6, 6-2, 64) and a dominant win from Browning and Poole at No. 1 doubles (6-0, 6-1).
The deciding match came down to sophomore Azra Hatiboglu at No. 3 singles, who secured the team victory with a 62, 6-4 win. Freshman Madison Chiat then added another point with a 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 4 sin-
The following day, Hand hosted North Haven and enjoyed even greater success. Singles victories again came from Bradstreet at No. 1 (6-0, 6-0), Hatiboglu at No. 3 (6-2, 6-1), and Chiat at No. 4 (6-3, 6-2).
All three doubles teams also won. Browning and Poole earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 1 doubles, Powers and Harriman won 6-2, 62 at No. 2 doubles, and Couret and Coscia bounced back from the previous day’s loss with a 7-6, 6-1 victory at No. 3 doubles.
On Tuesday, May 19, Hand traveled to Waterford and earned a key 4-3 victory over its Class M rival. Singles victories came from senior captain Loden Bradstreet at No. 1 singles (6-1, 6-2) and freshman Madison Chiat at No. 4 singles (6-0, 6-1).
Hand also earned a victory from the senior doubles pairing of Skylar Powers and Claire Harriman at No. 2 doubles (7-6, 6-3).
The Tigers celebrated the nine seniors who have spent four years with the program and helped Hand capture Class M state championships in 2021, 2023, and 2025.
The senior class includes Brynn Poole, Claire Harriman, Emma Coscia, Grace Brown, Jasmine Couret, Lilah Browning, Loden Bradstreet, Madeleine Martin, and Skylar Powers. Against the Huskies, all nine seniors came away with victories. Loden Bradstreet and Maddie Martin earned 6-0, 6-0 victories at No. 1 and No. 3 singles, while Grace Brown won 8-1 at No. 4 singles.
The doubles teams also dominated. Browning and Poole won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 1 doubles, Powers and Harriman cruised to a 6-0, 61 win at No. 2 doubles, and Couret and Coscia earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 3 doubles. Sophomore Azra Hatiboglu also contributed a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 2 singles.
At the conclusion of the regular season, the 13-4 Tigers entered the postseason ranked fifth in the SCC and second in Class M.
In the SCC Tournament, Hand traveled to Amity on Friday, May 22. The Tigers battled through a difficult match before eventually falling 4-3. Loden Bradstreet once again left the court undefeated, improving to 18-0 on the season with a 6-0, 6-2 victory.
hosted Guilford and fell 6-1. The Tigers’ lone win came from senior captain Loden Bradstreet, who remained undefeated on the season with a 6-3, 6-0 victory at No. 1 singles.
Then, on Monday, May 11, Hand traveled to Jonathan Law and suffered a tough 4-3 loss. Victories for Hand came from Bradstreet at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-0), seniors Brynn Poole and Lilah Browning at No. 1 doubles (7-5, 6-
1), and seniors Jasmine Couret and Emma Coscia at No. 3 doubles (6-2, 7-6).
On Tuesday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 13, Hand played back-to-back matches against North Haven and came away with victories in both contests.
On the road against the Nighthawks, Hand battled back from a slow start to earn a 5-2 victory. After a decisive 6-1, 6-0
With the overall match tied 3-3 and darkness setting in, seniors Jasmine Couret and Emma Coscia dropped the first set 6-7 before storming back to win the second set 6-0 and then securing a 10-7 third-set tiebreak victory to clinch the match for Hand.
The Hand girls tennis team closed out the 2026 regular season with a 7-0 victory over Morgan on Wednesday, May 20, which also served as senior night.
Hand also received doubles victories from seniors Skylar Powers and Claire Harriman at No. 2 doubles (6-1, 6-2) and seniors Jasmine Couret and Emma Coscia at No. 3 doubles (4-6, 7-5, 6-1).
Hand will attempt to reach its fifth state championship appearance in the last six years when the Class M State Tournament begins Friday, May 29. The Tigers won state titles in 2021, 2023, and 2025 and will look to repeat again this postseason.
Photo courtesy of John Gage
Senior captain Skylar Powers helped lead Daniel Hand girls tennis to a 13-4 regular-season record and another Class M postseason run.
White Sox Score Season-High 312 Points; Yankees Move Into Second Place
By Serenity J. Bishop
Sports Editor
Many players were surprised that they were able to play last week, as many in the Deep River Horseshoe League reported rain in their towns, but luckily, Deep River was spared and the matchups could continue. It was cloudy, with no wind and temperatures in the mid60s. There was a significant improvement in scoring over last week. The team average score was eight points higher than last week, and there were 38 games won by double digits.
Headlines: The White Sox scored a season-high 312 points in a 5-1 win over the Pirates and increased their first-place lead to 2 1/2 games; Bob Cifaldi led his Cubs to a 5-1 win over the Tigers; the Orioles escaped the basement with a 5-1 win over the Dodgers; the Marlins topped the D’backs 5-1; and the Yankees, led by Vinny Jonynas, the top B Division scorer, moved into second place with a 4 1/2-1 1/2 win over the Braves.
For the first time in the last 10 years, the top four A Division scorers were all senior men: Frank Rausch, Tony Cutone, Bob Cifaldi, and Mike Zanelli Sr. A player age 70 or older, or a woman, may choose to pitch from anywhere in line with the platform while observing the 27-foot foul line. Those players are designated by an asterisk on the scoresheet. Players normally pitch from 40 feet and observe the 37-foot foul line.
Brady Miller’s White Sox took over first place last week and are not about to give it up. They sent a subtle message to the league that they are here to stay. Skip Robinson’s Pirates fell victim to the White Sox surge. Miller and Kyle Wilson both had season-best series — Miller with 123 points and Wilson with 78 — while Bob Beckwith, the B Division’s leading scorer, contributed 111 points toward the team’s season-high 312 points. The White Sox continue to lead the league with a team average of 280 points per game.
The White Sox won the first three games, two by double digits. Pirates player Gary Stevens had a season-best 32 points in game four to lead the Pirates to their lone win, but the White Sox closed out the night by winning the final two games. The key stat in the White Sox victory was a 69-34 advantage in ringers. Beckwith’s series was the second-leading B Division score, while Stevens’ 87point series ranked second in the C Division.
Cifaldi has slowly been working his way back into form after spending last season on the injured list. He entered the night last in the A Division standings, but his seasonbest 128-point series ranked third among A Division scorers and moved him up six spots in the standings.
Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles hoped to get out of last place last week, but those hopes were dashed after game one. They entered the night with a renewed attitude that this time would be different. Maybe relocating to the pits at the north end of the field would provide the spark.
Something clicked as the Orioles defeated Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers in the first three games, two by double digits. Mike Jr.’s 35 points in game one matched the Dodgers’ score, and he followed that with 34 points in game two. First-year player Ralph Sampson’s season-best 22 points proved key in the Dodgers’ lone win in game four. The Orioles captured the final two games by double digits, with Zanelli adding another 32 points to finish with a season-best 126-point series. The 5-1 victory moved the Orioles into a tie for 13th place.
Bob Cifaldi’s Cubs were without team-leading scorer
The Cubs won the first five games against Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers. Cifaldi had three games of 30 or more points, including two clean games, and first-year player Peter Lessard’s personal-best 34 points came within one point of matching the Tigers’ score in game three. The Cubs needed Cifaldi’s final four points, along with the handicap, in the last box of game four to secure a twopoint victory. The Tigers avoided the sweep by winning the final game. Serviss posted a season-best 99-point series, Anthony Conkling added a season-best 90-point series, and Lessard’s personal-best 91-point series led the C Division.
Mike Didomizio filled in for Marlins player John Hutra, while Emily Taylor substituted for D’backs player John O’Brien. In the featured head-to-head matchup between Didomizio and D’backs player John Sciacca, both players won two games, but Didomizio edged Sciacca 112-109 overall.
single-handedly carried the Marlins to victory in game three, and Didomizio duplicated the feat in game four. Shashok’s 88-point series was his season best. The teams split the final two games, but the Marlins still secured the 5-1 victory. Sciacca said his game suffered because of too many open boxes, as he nearly matched his combined total from the previous three weeks.
The surprise matchup of the evening featured Frank Rausch’s Braves against Dennis Allen’s Yankees, pitting two of the league’s top-scoring duos against each other. In game one, the Yankees were outscored by Rausch, but the handicap favored New York and resulted in a tie. The Braves’ victory in game two would prove to be their final win of the night.
The Yankees won the final four games thanks to Vinny Jonynas, whose 136 points, 34 ringers, and five doubles marked his best score since 2021. He outscored the Braves in games three and six. The Yankees used the handicap in game three for a three-point victory. Allen and Jonynas edged the Braves duo of Rausch and Mike Beckwith 230-227. With the 4 1/2-1 1/2 victory, the
Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery
Yankees player Vinny Jonynas led the team to an upset victory over Frank Rausch and the Braves while posting his best series since 2021 and finishing as the top B Division scorer.
White Sox Score Season-High 312 Points; Yankees Move Into Second Place
deciding points for the Angels as the match evened at 2-2.
Yankees moved into second place. Rausch’s 142-point series led A Division scoring for the third straight week, while Jonynas was the top B Division scorer.
When the No. 2 Cards and No. 3 Red Sox met, expectations pointed toward a shootout that never materialized. Beckwith blamed Pit No. 7, calling it his worst pit, and Cards player Kris Toohey agreed.
Both players had double-digit opens. Toohey had an uncharacteristic singledigit game, Beckwith failed to reach the century mark, and neither player finished among the top three scorers for the week. Toohey outscored the Red Sox in games one and five and came within two points of doing it again in game four. After losing game two, Cards player Todd Nuhn outscored the Red Sox in game three. Fittingly, the final game ended in a tie as the Cards won 4 1/2-1 1/2.
Peter Furmonavicius’s Rangers faced Chip Goodrich’s Reds. Gerry Hines’ clean game led the Rangers to victory in game one, while John Durinick’s 31 points helped secure game two.
The Reds responded by winning the next four games. Joe Heery’s season-best 38 points led the Reds to victory in game three. They used six handicap points for a two-point victory in game four. Goodrich and Heery combined for 55 points in game five during a 20-point win, and in game six the Reds never relinquished the lead after the first box. The Reds won the match 4-2. Goodrich and Heery combined for 210 points, while Heery’s 109-point series ranked second among B Division scorers.
The Mets’ Mark Goodale hoped his team could stop its streak of split matches against Tony Cutone’s Angels.
In game one, the Mets cruised to a 24point victory. While the Angels’ Ed Turner and Goodale matched scores in game two, Cutone edged the Mets’ Harvey Strausser 35-31 for the win. The Mets rebounded in game three for another double-digit victory. Cutone matched the Mets’ score in game four, and Paul Chrystal provided the
In game five, Goodale edged Cutone 3129 while Strausser outdueled Turner in a four-point Mets win. Holding a 3-2 lead, the Mets appeared poised to end the streak. In game six, however, Turner’s ringer and Chrystal’s only double of the match put the Mets behind by seven points after the first box, and they were never able to recover. Cutone’s 130-point series was his season best and ranked second among A Division scorers. The Mets finished with their fourth straight split.
Two teams entered the night after splitting each of their previous two matches — Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants and Sue Pollard’s Rockies. This proved to be the closest-scoring matchup of the evening, with four of the six games decided by fewer than five points.
The handicap favored the Rockies, though the maximum was only four points. The Rockies held a one-point lead entering the final box of game one before Zanelli Sr.’s double gave the Giants a onepoint victory. The Rockies used the handicap for a five-point win in game two, then cruised to a 15-point victory in game three as Giants players Adam Fortier and Matt Valentin each recorded eight open boxes.
Zanelli Sr.’s 37 points in game four gave the Giants a four-point win. The Giants appeared to seize control in game five, outscoring the Rockies 7-1 in the final box for a three-point victory. Game six also came down to the final box, with the Rockies earning the win by outscoring the Giants 4-1.
Both teams finished with their third straight split. Anthony Malerba posted a season-best 84-point series, the third-highest C Division score of the week, while Warren Bellows recorded a season-best 92point series. Zanelli Sr.’s 128-point series tied for the third-highest A Division score.
The final totals reflected how evenly matched the teams were: Giants, 274 points, 68 ringers, and seven doubles; Rockies, 273 points, 68 ringers, and seven doubles.
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Discovering Northern Italy Aboard a Luxury Barge
By Susan Cornell
Special to Living
Day 6 — Friday (Venerdì)
Our final cruise, on yet another sunny 70-degree day, brought a dramatic approach to Mantua, home of artists Andrea Mantegna and Donatello. This may have been my favorite stop of the trip. We started the day riding the bike path around Lago Inferiore before trading the bikes for a walking tour of the city.
Mantua’s historic center is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this hidden gem — or “Sleeping Beauty” (Bella addormentata) — of Italy is less crowded than Venice while still offering the same sense of history and ancient-city charm. We visited Basilica di Sant’Andrea and La Cattedrale di Mantova before discovering an unexpected treasure: Museo
Vigili del Fuoco, the National Gallery of Historical Firemen, which houses a sizable collection of fire vehicles and memorabilia. We met Lorenzo, a historian and tour guide, at Palazzo Te. The villa, built outside Mantua’s city walls, was commissioned by Federico Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, as a place of leisure where he could spend time with his mistress and keep his beloved horses.
The palace is known for its elaborate frescoes, and each chamber has its own theme, including the Room of Psyche, featuring mythological and erotic scenes; the Room of Eagles; and the Room of the Horses. In the most famous chamber, the Hall of the Giants, the walls and ceilings depict the gods of Olympus crushing the Titans, symbolizing the power of the emperor over the city and the duke’s loyalty to the empire.
Our final evening aboard ended with drinks and hors d’oeuvres with our captain, followed by the captain’s farewell dinner featuring a selection of Mantua’s local specialties.
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Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
A bicyclist rides through a quiet cobblestone street in Mantua, Italy, one of the final stops on the European Waterways La Bella Vita cruise.
A historic castle surrounded by water stands along the cruise route through northern Italy.
Vintage Italian fire vehicles are displayed inside Museo Vigili del Fuoco, Mantua’s National Gallery of Historical Firemen.
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
Susan and Bob Cornell pose with bicycles beside European Waterways’ La Bella Vita during their northern Italy barge cruise.
Discovering Northern Italy Aboard a Luxury Barge
Continued from page 24
Inside and Outside La Bella Vita
There were two junior suites, each measuring 135 square feet, on the main deck. My husband and I stayed in one of the eight standard cabins on the lower deck. Though our cabin measured only 105 square feet — smaller than cabins on most cruises — we weren’t bothered. Having owned boats for 30 years, we were accustomed to compact quarters. For us, a cabin is simply a place for sleeping, showering, and storing belongings. We spend most of our time outdoors onboard or exploring ashore.
La Bella Vita featured spacious public areas on both the main and sun decks. The main deck included a living room with five leather couches, a piano, a bar, and an espresso machine.
Next to the living room was the dining area, which could seat 20 passengers but was arranged for our group of nine. A blackboard in the corner listed the menus.
The room also featured a large refrigerator stocked with drinks, all included in the cruise price along with meals and excursions, so there were no surprises at disembarkation.
The entire upper deck was open, offering excellent views of the passing scenery along the lagoon and canals. Two large tables sheltered by awnings provided ample shade. This quickly became a favorite gathering place for our group to enjoy sailing, refreshments, and conversation.
Six bicycles and a hot tub were also located on the top deck.
The cuisine and wine were consistently outstanding, perhaps the best of any cruise we’ve experienced. The
service was stellar, and the excursions were interesting and well organized. The ship itself dates to 1960, but it is a barge after all, and its age adds character and charm.
One of the things I appreciated most about European Waterways was that, while traveling aboard a cruise, guests still visit local restaurants, cafes, and villas because European Waterways arranges these experiences as part of the trip.
Excursions were offered once or twice daily. We joined every one of them but also discovered some of our favorite moments while exploring independently. It’s wonderful to wander without a plan and discover surprises not found in guidebooks — anything from a small museum to genuine encounters with locals who were often just as curious about the strangers arriving by barge as we were about them and their traditions.
Every stop was walkable, and we averaged 6.5 miles a day, though we could just as easily have relaxed in La Bella Vita’s hot tub while watching the scenery drift past.
If immersive luxury travel with a small group of likeminded travelers appeals to you, a European Waterways hotel barge cruise may be the perfect fit.
For more information, visit europeanwaterways.com.
Susan Cornell, owner of Moppet Magic Publishing and Public Relations, is an independently contracted photographer, marketing and public relations consultant, and writer specializing in business, boating, home and garden, and travel. She handles public relations for several art galleries and is the author of the children’s book “Essex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade.” In her free time, she hikes, kayaks, serves on the advisory board for the Connecticut Sea Music Festival, and is a steward for the Essex Land Trust. Susan has two grown children and lives in Essex with her husband and rescue puggle.
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
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Visitors gather in a lively piazza in Mantua, Italy, during the couple’s final days aboard La Bella Vita.
A detail from the famous frescoes at Palazzo Te in Mantua. Hall of the Giants
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Fried vegetables and seafood are served aboard La Bella Vita during the weeklong European Waterways cruise.
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THURSDAY, MAY 28
Craft and Board Game Night
: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Evening of crafts and games for all ages. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, email SMehmet@clintonct.gov or visit hchlibrary.org.
American Girl Doll Club
: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 188 Route 81. Program with story, activity, and craft. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Program featuring performance and discussion. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Evenings with Psychic Medium Tracy Ann
: 6 to 8 p.m. Women and Family Life Center, Carriage House, 96 Fair St., Guilford. A group-style reading event. Benefits programs and services supporting women and families. Cost: $45. For info or tickets, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org, or visit womenandfamilylife.org.
Stony Creek Forum: Why Is Everybody Talking About AI: And What Is It Anyway?
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FRIDAY, MAY 29
Fourth Grade “Dance Into Summer” Social
: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a talk by Jeffrey Davitz on artificial intelligence. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events. : 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr., Madison. Features music, dancing, games, activities, and café snacks available for purchase. Beach-themed clothing encouraged. For info or to register, visit madisonartsbarn.org.
The Liar Show
: 7 p.m. The Marketplace at Guilford Food Center, 77 Whitfield St., Guilford. Interactive performance featuring storytelling and audience participation to identify the one false story. Cost: $25 adults; $20 students. For info or tickets, visit greenstageguilford.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
RiverQuest Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook
: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Features a student production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical presented by Kidz Konnection. Cost: $15 to $20. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org. :
10 a.m. to noon. Connecticut River Museum, Steamboat Dock, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a narrated cruise along the Connecticut River to view Lynde Point and Saybrook Breakwater lighthouses, with information on local history, ecology, and wildlife. Cost: $40.50 to $45. For info or tickets, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Community Ag Day
: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features educational exhibits and activities focused on agriculture, including animal husbandry, bee pollination, maple syrup production, farm equipment displays, a farmers market, food trucks, farm animals, and children’s activities. Hosted by the Guilford Agricultural Society. Free and open to the public. For info, visit guilfordfair.org.
Guilford Keeping Society House Tour 2026
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guilford Green, 96 Broad St., Guilford. Hosted by the Guilford Keeping Society. Features a self-guided tour of historic homes in downtown Guilford. Cost: $40. For info or tickets, contact 203-453-2263 or info@guilfordkeepingsociety.org.
Healthy Kids Day
: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Valley Shore YMCA, 201 Spencer Plains Rd., Westbrook. Family event with activities including petting zoo, pony visits, rock climbing, games, and more. Free. For info, call 860-399-9622 or visit vsymca.org.
From the Mountains to Broadway
: 5:30 p.m. Pine
Orchard Chapel, 25 Chapel Dr., Branford. Features a musical performance by Broadway performer Jonathan Savage. Registration required. For info or to register, visit pineorchardchapel.com.
: 2 to 4 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd. Features a reception for the exhibit of works by Rose Amodeo Petronella. Free and open to the public. Call in advance. For info, call 203-245-0401 or visit mercybythesea.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 1
The Future Impact of Artificial Intelligence, Part Two
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10 a.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by educator Harvey Heyman. This event is a continuation of the program held May 15, 2025, on the development of AI with video clips of leading thinkers and developers. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Experiencing America Book Club
: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Book:
No More
. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
The Extraordinary Octopus
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by MaryEllen Mateleska, senior director for education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Pajama Storytime
: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Children may attend in pajamas with stuffed animals and blankets for stories, puppets, and activities featuring books by James Dean. Family members of all ages welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Bleeding Kansas, Chapter 2
: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Meeting starts 6:15 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Features a presentation by Steve Chatlas. Part of the Shoreline Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting. Free and open to the public. For info, contact the group’s facilitator at 860-395-1124 or olivia.jean@sbcglobal.net, or visit facebook.com/shorelinecivilwarroundtable.
Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris See page 27
Tony Surprises, Searching for Sandy, and Broadway Returns
Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
Ending the Season
: The Bushnell’s Broadway series ends with the national tour of from Tuesday, June 2, through Sunday, June 7. The musical adaptation of the popular novel is about the adventures of a young man who literally runs away and joins the circus. Tickets are available at Bushnell.org.
Great for Kids
Water for Elephants and Toad
Aisle ON THE
of Annie was in rehearsal. He was asked to find a dog; he did, and he trained the original Sandy. Thus, a career was born. All his dogs live with him and his family in Connecticut.
Two Adventuresome Choices
: MTC
The Wiz Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Beetlejuice
The Book of Mormon Heathers the Musical
Broadway series at New Haven’s Shubert Theatre will feature productions of (Oct. 1-4), (Nov. 18-22), (Feb. 26-28), (April 30-May 2), and (June 1-6). For information about subscriptions and other ticket options, visit Shubert.com.
LA Law Reunion
not getting nominations were Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson, and Lea Michele.
: I saw , based on the children’s books by Arnold Lobel, on Broadway and was enchanted by the inventive musical. West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park is presenting the musical as part of its Theatre for Young Audiences Series through June 6. It’s recommended for children from pre-K through grade 5. For tickets, contact PlayhouseOnPark.org.
Come, Sit, Stay
Annie
A Year with Frog
: Goodspeed isn’t producing until November, but already the theater and Bill Berloni are searching animal shelters for the perfect dog to play Sandy. Berloni, who now trains and provides dogs for many shows on Broadway and around the country, was just an intern at Goodspeed when the original production
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Harmony
(Music Theatre of Connecticut) in Norwalk has announced two adventuresome choices for next year’s season. It will open with (Sept. 11-27), the musical written by Barry Manilow based on the true story of the musical group Comedian Harmonists, who were popular in Germany in the 1920s and early 1930s until Hitler destroyed them. Next up, from Nov. 6-22, is . In the new year is (Feb. 5-21), based loosely on Shakespeare’s . The season will conclude with (April 16-May 2), based on the film inspired by the popular game. For information and dates when subscriptions and tickets for individual productions will be available, visit MTCofCT.com.
: Not quite, but several members of the cast of the popular TV series — Michael Tucker, Jimmy Smits, and Jill Eikenberry — will be at Westport Country Playhouse on Monday, June 7, for the Playhouse’s almost monthly “Script in Hand” series. The three will be reading a play by Tucker, , described as a “warm and wise comedy.” Tickets for this one-night-only reading can be purchased at WestportPlayhouse.org.
A Tailor Near Me
Some Tony Surprises — or Maybe Not
Always ... Patsy Cline Desperate Measures – A Musical Comedy Gone Wild Measure for Measure Clue
: The Tony Award nominations, as usual, left out some productions and performers, though perhaps some of them did not really deserve nominations.
Queen of Versailles
NYC Notes The Book of Mormon
Next Year at the Shubert
: The
: 7 p.m. The Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main St., Centerbrook. Presented by Brief Cameo Productions. Features a staged reading of Terrence McNally’s exploring themes of obsession, jealousy, and relationships through operacentered storytelling. Cost: $30. For info or tickets, contact 203-988-8430 or jim@briefcameoproductions.com, or visit briefcameoproductions.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
: 7:30 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, “Faulkner’s Room,” 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a presentation by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aids to Navigation Team, Sector Long Island Sound, on its responsibilities, including Faulkner’s Island Lighthouse. Open to members and the public. For info, call 203-4531111. : 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features local author and former special agent Greg Dillon discussing his book . For info or to register (required), call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
, the Stephen Schwartz musical starring Kristin Chenoweth, was totally shut out; that’s not surprising because the show received poor notices. More surprising was that the revival of , starring Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden, and Bobby Cannavale, received no nominations, nor did the current revival of . Jean Smart was not nominated for her role in Izzy. Among the established stars
Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig:
Art Proof
: The famed restaurant Sardi’s, known for its opening-night parties and its walls full of caricatures of actors, directors, playwrights, and more, was sold to The Shubert Organization. The restaurant will be open through Wednesday, June 24, and then close for renovations. It originally opened in 1927. No reopening date has been announced. : was shut down for two weeks or so following a fire. , the parody of the famed 1997 film set to the songs of Celine Dion, has extended its Broadway run through Sept. 20. The revival of has also extended its Broadway stay; it was to close July 19 but now will play through Nov. 29. Other productions that have extended their runs include (now through July 26), (through Aug. 2), and , which has moved its closing date from July 26 to Aug. 30. Sardi’s
Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. Titanique
The Rocky Horror Show Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Ragtime Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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.
2 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a virtual author talk on the history and significance of crafts at state fairs, including quilts and butter sculptures. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. :
10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Bruce Clouette, a specialist in the field of Connecticut history and historic preservation. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Access Health CT
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features appointments with trained enrollment specialists for health insurance assistance. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast:
: 5 p.m. Safe Harbor Pilots Point South Yard, 63 Pilots Point Dr., Westbrook. Gathering featuring Impact100 founder Wendy Steele. For info or to register, call 860-573-2835 or president@impact100sct.org, or visit impact100sct.org. : 5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Open to all. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com.
Adult Craft Night: Pressed Flower Lantern Jar El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
: 6 and 7 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Participants will make pressed flower lanterns from recycled glass jars with Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart. Materials provided while supplies last. For adults ages 18 and up. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Children may decorate cardboardbox “cars” and watch a storybook film while enjoying popcorn. Floor seating also available. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Concert Underway: Ben Cosgrove
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Aboard RiverQuest, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a performance by Artist in Residence Ben Cosgrove, a composer and performer whose work explores themes of environment, place, and geography through music. For info or tickets, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Shoreline Sailing Club Nautical Tag Sale
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Features a nautical-themed tag sale and information about club activities including sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and social events. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Impact100 Southern Connecticut Big Give
: 10 a.m.
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Members will vote to award a $100,000 grant to one of four nonprofit finalists serving shoreline communities. Doors open at 9 a.m. Suggested donation $20. For info or to register, contact 860-573-2835 or president@impact100sct.org, or visit impact100sct.org.
Writers Writing
: 1 to 2:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Ongoing writing workshop for adults and seniors featuring short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. Participants may share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Tweens Writing
: 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Final session before summer break for the writing program for ages 9 to 12. Participants will read selected works aloud for parents, relatives, and friends. Refreshments will be served. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Second Annual Killingworth Motown Music Festival
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5 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth. Features a free community concert with Motown music, food trucks, and activities benefiting Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS). For info, visit hkyfs.betterworld.org.
The Journey Home 2026 Gala
: 6 p.m. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a program highlighting families and pets helped through emergency veterinary assistance grants. Proceeds benefit the Pieper Olson Foundation. For info, contact 412853-2587 or info@pieperolsonfoundation.pet, or visit pieperolsonfoundation.pet.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AND
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Stony Creek Strawberry Festival
Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Clinton, Clinton Town Beach, and Clinton Town Dock. Features artists painting outdoors at locations throughout Clinton as part of a plein air painting competition hosted by the Clinton Art Society. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsociety.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale: Shred-a-thon
: 9 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features secure onsite document shredding from participants’ vehicles. Prepaid cards available through Friday, June 5, at the library for $10 and valid for two copy-size boxes. Day-of-event cost: $7 for the first box and $5 for each additional box. Cash, card, and checks accepted. Proceeds benefit the James Blackstone Memorial Library. For info, call 203488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Spring Craft Festival
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. John School, 161 Main St., Old Saybrook. Event featuring vendors with handcrafted items, home décor, specialty foods, jewelry, and more. Raffle and Nearly New Shoppe; breakfast and lunch available. For info, call 860-227-0849.
Madison Lions Club Flea Market
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Annual flea market with vendors, food, and the ABC Bike Sale. Free admission. For info, call or text 860-227-8045.
SongStrong 5K
: 10 a.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Kids Fun Run begins 9:45 a.m. Features a 5K run and walk benefiting child safety initiatives, followed by food, drinks, live music, and awards. Virtual participation option available. Cost: $35 for adults after May 31; $10 Kids Fun Run; $30 virtual participation. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/CT/Guilford/SongStrong5K.
and Talk Forest Walk
: 10 a.m. Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 CT-80, Killingworth, Red Oak Lodge Building. Led by Connecticut DEEP State Forester Alexander Amendola. Features a discussion on the state of forests and concerns about trees on private property followed by a children’s olfactory walk. Hosted by the Friends of Chatfield Hollow State Park. Free and open to the public. For info, call Cheryl Buckley at 860-391-1919.
Trash Bash: Let’s Clean Up Our Planet!
: 11 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a science program for ages 5 to 12 led by educator Stacey Giaquinto of Litter Awareness, LLC on littering and single-use plastics. Includes hands-on activities, an interactive clothing display made from plastics, and an eco-friendly craft. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, and strawberry shortcake. Rain or shine. For info, contact 203488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.
Outdoor Storytime with A Place Called Hope
: 2 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a bird-themed story and live birds from A Place Called Hope rehabilitation and education center. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. For grades K to 4. For info or to register (required), call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Reception and Awards for Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale
: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Clinton Art Society Gallery, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition and sale of plein air paintings, awards presentation, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Pratt House Kickoff Weekend
: 1 to 4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Features a Meet the Artist event with June–July featured artist Marsha Boreden. Free. For info, visit essexhistory.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Community Worship Service
: 10 a.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Hosted by Emmanuel Church, Killingworth; St. James, Higganum; and St. Andrews of Northford as part of the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry Network. Open to all spiritual backgrounds. For info, email roseprel@gmail.com.
Mountain Laurel Walk at Red Hill Woods Preserve
: 2 p.m. Red Hill Woods Preserve, Branford. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust. Features guided 1.2-mile and 1.6mile walks through displays of blooming mountain laurel and along a section of the Branford Trail honoring trail founder Chet Blomquist. The longer walk includes the preserve’s elevated bogwalk. For info, call 203-483-5263 or visit branfordlandtrust.org.
Sunday Broadway Concert Series: Matt Doyle
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features a performance by actor and singer Matt Doyle as part of the Sunday Broadway Concert Series. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/ events/139854/t/tickets.
Steeped in History: Afternoon Tea with Author Julie Gerstenblatt
Continued from page 27 See page 29
Stargazer of Nantucket
: 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Griswold Inn, 36 Main St., Essex. Features an afternoon tea with author Julie Gerstenblatt and her forthcoming book . Part of the Gris250 celebratory weekend. Cost: $60, includes tea, light fare, and a copy of the book. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-0210 or visit store.griswoldinn.com.
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Liz Egan Exhibit on Display at CBSRZ through July 31
Moments in Time
, an exhibit featuring 40 works by artist Liz Egan, is on display through Friday, July 31 at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ) in Chester.
The exhibit features both printmaking and painting — representational and abstract — created in response to moments from the artist’s life during the past six years.
“My work is a process that starts with observational drawing and plein air painting, then moves on to printmaking,” Egan said. “Acquiring an understanding of color, form, and composition by drawing inspiration from the natural world, I use this understanding as jumping-off points for silkscreen, linocut, and woodcut monotypes.”
“My focus is on communicating the feelings experienced by imagery rather than on simple
representation,” she continued. “My process of learning is to respond to a painting or the print by asking the question, ‘What does it need?’ Then, I take a risk by attempting the ‘what if?’ This grows my practice through discovery.”
Egan said she works in very small editions of four to six prints and allows each piece to “differentiate as needed.”
“These works are part of my personal growth as well as my
response to the world around me,” she said.
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, known as CBSRZ, is devoted to living and teaching Jewish heritage while offering opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth. The congregation’s name combines the names of two original synagogues in the lower Connecticut River valley that later merged into one congregation.
A reception with the artist will
take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 Kings Highway, Chester. The public is invited, and kosher refreshments will be served. The synagogue, which features designs by artist Sol LeWitt, also offers exhibit viewing by appointment during regular business hours. For information, call 860526-8920 or contact Liz Egan at 860-304-7345.
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Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, and Hinduism
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MONDAY, JUNE 8
Trip: Harkness Memorial State Park and Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut
2 to 4 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Third in a three-part series called "To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor,” featuring panel discussions surrounding nine faith traditions. Co-hosted by Mercy by the Sea and the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU). Free admission. For info or to register (required), call 203245-0401, ext. 114, or visit mercybythesea.com. : 9:30 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the 42-room Renaissance Revival mansion overlooking Long Island Sound and its elaborate gardens. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $10. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
: 11 a.m. Fox Hopyard Golf Club, 1 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. Features a scramble-format tournament with driving range access, prizes, raffles, box lunch, and barbecue dinner. Cost: $250 includes golf cart, lunch, and dinner. For info or to register, call 860388-3266 or visit goschamber.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
From Forks to Pharmacies: America’s Obesity Crisis and the GLP-1 Fix:
10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Dr. Michael Saxe, former chairman of the Middlesex Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
: 2 p.m.
Online. Features a discussion on aging and wellness with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
:
Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life
2 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a virtual author talk on health, aging, and longevity based on Emanuel’s book, . Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Open Mic Night
: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 W. Main St., Clinton. Features poetry readings hosted by Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. For info, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
American Girl Doll Club
: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants may bring a favorite doll for stories, activities, and a craft themed around Kailey Hopkins. Suitable for grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
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Self Portrait , 2021, acrylic, 14 x 11 On the Trail
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Simple Abundance
Press Release from Congregation
Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
13th Annual Golf Tournament
Continued from page 29
: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Presented by Phil Devlin. Features a discussion on Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution, including lesser-known historical figures and events connected to the war. Audience questions invited. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 6 to 8 p.m. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in partnership with the American Canoe Association. Features instruction on paddling safety, equipment, skills, planning, and local waterways including the Thimble Islands and area lakes and rivers. Cost: $30, includes class and book. For info or to register, visit branfordct.myrec.com.
: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio @ SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Hands-on glass fusing class with an overview of materials and techniques, demonstration, and guided project work. Participants create a project with up to 16 square inches of glass. Cost: $60 to $132. For info or to register (required), visit riverfireglass.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
: 11 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a catered lunch by Sanctuary Kitchen, which provides culinary training programs, professional development, and employment for new residents of New Haven. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunset Pond, Essex. Hosted by the Essex Library Association and the DEEP Fisheries Division Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Features fishing instruction for ages 6 through adult. Bait, tackle, and instruction provided. Participants age 16 and older must have a valid 2026 inland fishing license. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a summer-themed craft using seashells and decorative napkins. Participants may bring their own napkins or seashells. Free. For teens through adults. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 7 p.m. North Branford Town Hall lawn, 909 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features a ceremony honoring military personnel, veterans, first responders, and loved ones as part of the “Honor Them With a Flag” display sponsored by the NorthfordNorth Branford Women’s Club, GFWC. Open to the public. For info, call Mary Ellen Collett at 203-484-9079 or visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Adult Qigong Workshop
: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by certified instructor Sharon Didato. Features a Qigong session with gentle movement and breathing exercises designed to promote relaxation and well-being. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Father’s Day Surprise
: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Children will learn a poem and song and create a Father’s Day gift. Materials provided. Suitable for ages 3 and up. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lauren Bernofsky, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, and other violinist-composers. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
: 7 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library. Features a talk with author Matt Dinniman on his l series and latest book, . For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman
Dungeon Crawler Car A Parade of Horribles A Parade of Horribles
: 7 p.m. On screen at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, and online. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Brighton Beach Memoirs
: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by Saybrook Stage Company. Comedy by Neil Simon following teenager Eugene Jerome as he navigates family life during the Great Depression. Tickets: $32 adults; $20 students 18 and under. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Movie Matinee at Essex Library
: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a movie screening in the Buel Room. For movie title and information, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Disney’s Descendants the Musical
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Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection (STAKK). Outdoor performances on the academy lawn. Attendees
are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Cost: $15. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit etix.com/ticket/o/9175/kidzkonnection.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 15
Fifth Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival
: Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Downtown Essex. Features a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts by local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the Connecticut River Museum are ticketed events. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203-219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
St. Mary’s Spring Fair
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features a raffle, bake sale, vendors, food to go, and children’s activities, including bracelet making and face painting. Vendor tables available. For info on vendor tables, call 860-669-8512; for general info, contact Mary Jo Iandoli at 860-388-8110.
Ready to Read!
: 9:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Story time for children age 5 and under, siblings welcome. Features stories and activities promoting early literacy skills following the Connecticut Ready to Read with Sparkler curriculum. Free and open to the public. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Saturday Sleuths Book Club
She Didn't See it Coming
: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Shari Lapena. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Essex Garden Club Garden Tour
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour of eight private gardens in Centerbrook and Ivoryton featuring roses, woodland gardens, water features, vegetable gardens, and outdoor living spaces. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of tour. Rain or shine. No pets. Ticket pickup at the Ivoryton Gazebo across from Ivoryton Library. For info or tickets, visit essexgardenclub.org.
Bicentennial and Flag Day Commemoration
: 11 a.m.
Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society and Madison 200 Town Steering Committee. Features patriotic music by the Scranton Strummers, a Presentation of Colors, ceremonial flag raising, readings, remarks by local and state officials, and exhibits of Revolutionary War artifacts and historic flags. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonct.org.
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Connecticut and the American Revolution
Smart Start for Safe Paddling
Pick Your Project Glass Class
A Sanctuary Kitchen Feast
Fish with CARE
Seashell Decoupage Craft
Honor Them With a Flag Ceremony
Violin Recital with Ilana Zaks
New Haven Paint & Clay Club Exhibit Opens at GAC
Guilford Art Center will present an exhibition featuring work by members of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club from through Saturday, June 20.
The community is invited to a free opening reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Guilford Art Center. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.
The New Haven Paint & Clay Club brings together artists committed to fostering artistic excellence while supporting and promoting the visual arts throughout the greater New Haven area and beyond. The organization showcases member and regional artists through annual exhibitions and community programming, including scholarships, lectures, merit awards, and artrelated activities.
“We are honored to welcome the New Haven Paint & Clay Club to Guilford Art Center,” Executive Director Maureen Belden said in a statement. “This exhibition celebrates the power of
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artistic expression and the vibrant cultural landscape of our community. We invite art enthusiasts of all ages to join us in experiencing the beauty and inspiration of these incredible artworks.”
Artwork and awards for this year’s open juried exhibition were selected by Nancy Stuart, retired dean of the Hartford Art School and current director of education at Five Points Arts in Torrington. According to organizers, the exhibit includes a wide range of traditional and contemporary works representative of the club’s exhibitions and permanent collection.
Visitors can expect a variety of styles and subjects, from traditional landscapes to abstract compositions.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
For more information, contact Guilford Art Center at info@ guilfordartcenter.org or call 203453-5947.
: 11 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Trading card game tournament for children ages 5 to 12. Participants will compete in tournamentstyle games, with cards available to borrow if needed. Prize cards for all participants and prize packs for top winners. Free and open to the public. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club in celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and National Garden Week. Features member-grown perennials, annuals, and other plants. Docent-led museum tours available. Proceeds benefit town beautification projects and educational programs. Rain date June 14. For info, call 203-453-0780.
Connecticut
: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Presented in partnership with the Essex Historical Society. Fourth annual festival celebrating maritime history through sea songs, storytelling, and demonstrations. Parking available in the Pratt House back lot throughout the weekend. For info, visit essexhistory.org.
Watercolor Painting for Patrons with Special Needs
:
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a watercolor painting program for teens and adults with special needs. Supplies provided. For ages 16 to 99. Participants may attend with a parent, friend, or support staff member. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Blackstone Library Summer Reading Kickoff
: 1 to
3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features live music, crafts, face painting, lawn games, and free ice cream for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library and Ashley’s Ice Cream. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Connecticut Sea Music Festival at Pratt House
Writing Workshop : 1 to
: 3 p.m. 74 College St., Old Saybrook. Features a writing workshop for aspiring authors with a slideshow presentation on writing strategies and techniques presented by Max Cameron. Cost: $5. For info or to RSVP, contact 860-388-9499 or maxtheauthor@outlook.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Opening Reception for
4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Features programming as part of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival and CT Open House Day, including Revolutionary War reenactors from the Fifth Connecticut Regiment. Free. For info, visit essexhistory.org. :
11:45 a.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Joffray Gallery, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features an opening reception for an exhibition of oil paintings by Margarita Maxson. Coffee and Mexican snacks will be served. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 860-434-1621 or office@saintannsoldlyme.org, or visit saintannsoldlyme.org.
Shoreline Soul Gospel Concert: Between Heaven and Earth
3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Performance by participants in the Shoreline Soul spring gospel workshop. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 203619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
Press Release from Guilford Art Center
Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center
Reading Dragons Tournament
Plant Sale
Sea Music Festival at Pratt House
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Second Annual Chester Folk Fest (Formerly the Meeting House Music and Arts Fest)
: Noon to 5 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features singers and songwriters from the local area and wider region playing on the Meeting House stage and crafters selling their wares on the Chester Town Green. Cost: $10 per person; $20 per family. For info, email chesterconnecticutfolkfest@gmail.com or chestercthistoricalsociety@gmail.com, or visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org.
Wine, Women, and Song
: 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Rd., Branford. Presented by Opera Theater of Connecticut. Features operatic and music theater arias, duets, and ensembles celebrating wine, women, and love, along with a curated wine tasting led by Ian Ford of Nimbility, buffet stations, and desserts. Cost: $75 per person ($25 tax-deductible). For info or tickets, call 860-669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays Through Elizabethan Eyes
: 5 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a discussion led by author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Goodheart on how Elizabethan worldviews shaped Shakespeare’s plays. Part two of a four-part series. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
LEGO STEM Club
: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants in grades 1 through 4 will design and test a catapult using STEM problem-solving techniques. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AND
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Summer Stock Auditions
High School Musical Jr. High School Musical Jr. II, Twelfth Night.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Fife and Drums to Jazz: Celebrate the Hyland House and America’s 250th
: TBA. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Features food, drinks, music, raffle prizes, and tours of the historic house and colonial garden in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Hosted by the Hyland House Museum. For info or tickets, visit hylandhouse.org.
Life-Sized Candyland Summer Reading Kickoff
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features games, activities, challenges, and prizes as part of the library’s “Plant a Seed: READ!” summer reading program. No registration required. Appropriate for all ages; adults must remain with children under age 12. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Shannon White
:
1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book:
The Invisible Conversations with Your Aging Parents
. Features readings and discussion in the library’s Reading Room. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Monday Funday for Teens: Lawn Games
: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features lawn games including cornhole, jumbo Jenga, giant checkers, and ring toss. For teens ages 12 to 18. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 22 THROUGH THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Mindfulness on Main
: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program focused on mindfulness activities including essential oils, nature observation, art, and local experiences. $55 residents; $60 non-residents. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Young Picassos with Carol
: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features painting techniques for rising fourth- through seventh-grade students. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Tween and Teen Pizza Scene
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Reception and Sale for 5th Annual Art Show:
: 5 to 8 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 East Main St., Clinton. Auditions for summer productions, including , and Open to students in grades 5 through adult. For info, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org. 5 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Features works by local artists, including artwork celebrating Madison’s Bicentennial. For info, call 203-2457365.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Mystic Seaport: Brick Wrecks
: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pickup and drop-off at Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St. Trip to Mystic Seaport to view an exhibit of shipwrecks made from LEGO bricks and explore the museum grounds. For students entering grades 5 and 6. Cost: $25 per student. Rain date June 24. For info or to register, visit osyfs.org.
S.T.E.A.M. Lab
: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. For grades 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Worst Movies Ever Made:
Manos: The Hands of Fate
Manos: The Hands of Fate
: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features patriotic tie-dye activities, pizza, video games, and additional activities. For grades 5 to 12. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. : 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a screening of as part of a summer film series. Bring a chair or blanket. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Stony Creek Forum: Alfred Dreyfus, Jewish Identity and Antisemitism: Past and Present
: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a lecture by Maurice Samuels of Yale University. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Writers Writing
: 1 to 2:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Ongoing writing workshop for adults and seniors featuring short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. Participants may share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Cool-ology: Ben Franklin
: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features America 250-themed STEAM activities with Claudia Esposito. For rising first- through fifth-grade students. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Laughter for LVVS: A Night of Comedy and Giving
:
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Nutmeg Anthology Poetry Reading
Nutmeg Anthology
6 to 9 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features comedians Howie Mason and Andrea Henry, along with a silent auction, raffle, dinner, and drinks to benefit Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore. Cost: $50, includes buffet dinner and one drink ticket. For info or tickets, call 860-399-0280 or visit lvvs.org. : 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features readings by contributing poets from , a collection of poems about Connecticut history, landmarks, and landscapes. Includes an overview by editor Ginny Collins. Light refreshments provided and books available for purchase. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
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Pizza Documentary to Premiere at New Haven Museum
The New Haven Museum will host the premiere of , a documentary celebrating the world’s largest pizza party, at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 4.
The screening is part of the museum’s “Monthly Slice” series and accompanies the exhibition
. Admission is free with regular museum admission. documents New Haven’s September 2025 attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest pizza party by serving 10,000 slices to 4,525 people in three hours on the New Haven Green.
The film was directed by Gorman Bechard, whose previous work includes . Following the screening, pizza historian and entrepreneur Colin M. Caplan will lead a talk-back discussion featuring behindthe-scenes stories and details from the event.
“The film offers a tasty look at the greatest party of all time,” Bechard said in a statement. “And, if you were there, you might just be in it!”
The exhibition includes oral histories, pizza-related artifacts, photographs, and video footage connected to New Haven’s pizza culture. The exhibit title references the local pronunciation of “apizza,” derived from the Italian phrase “la pizza.” The exhibition will remain on view through October 2027.
Caplan is the founder of Taste of New Haven food tours and the author of several books on New Haven history, including . He also helped spearhead efforts declaring New Haven the Pizza Capital of the United States and Connecticut “The Pizza State.”
The New Haven Museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org or call 203-562-4183.
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: 1 to 7:30 p.m. Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Town of Madison as part of the Madison 200 celebration. Features live music, food trucks, nonprofit organizations, merchants, a Strawberry Cake Bake-Off, awards, games, and a performance by the North Congregational Church drumming group welcoming the rising Strawberry Moon. Rain date June 28. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonct.org.
: Gates open 3:30 p.m.; food service and music begin at 4 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Features lobster dinners, live music by Take Three, and activities to benefit local charities. Proceeds support Guilford community organizations. For info or tickets, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AND
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
American Crafts and Trades Weekend
: Noon to 4 p.m.
Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Presented by the Essex Historical Society. Features demonstrations, hands-on activities, children’s crafts, and sales booths highlighting early American crafts and trade skills including fiber arts, blacksmithing, glass arts, woodworking, and domestic arts. For info, visit essexhistory.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.
exhibit of printmaking and painting. Kosher refreshments available. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-526-8920 or 860-304-7345.
Celebrate Saybrook Street Party
: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Main St., Old Saybrook. Features live entertainment, food, vendors, and craft beer. Concludes with a 9 p.m. drone show celebrating America 250. For info, visit sayoldsaybrook.com.
Coastal Chic Fashion Show
: 4:30 p.m. Pine Orchard Country Club, 2 Club Parkway, Branford. Presented by the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA). Features coastal-inspired fashions and children’s styles. Cost: $75. Proceeds benefit BACA cultural and educational programming. For info or tickets, visit branfordarts.org.
: 1 to 5 p.m. Chester Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Ter. Community picnic celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary as part of Chester’s yearlong commemorative events. Details to follow. For info, visit chesterct.org.
Chester 250: Townwide Picnic Artist Reception for Moments in Time:
2 to 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 Kings Highway, Chester. Features a reception with artist Liz Egan for her
MONDAY, JUNE 29
Monday Funday for Teens: Mario Party
: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features Nintendo Switch Mario Party games. For teens ages 12 to 18. For info or to register (required), call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
The Pizza Party
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Pizza Party
Pronounced AhBeetz
Pizza: A Love Story
Pizza in New Haven
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Rising Strawberry Moon Festival
Guilford Rotary LobsterFest
Chester Folk Fest Returns June 14
The second annual Chester Folk Fest will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Chester Meeting House and on the Chester Green.
The festival, created by Steve Azzaro, celebrates singer-songwriters and original music with performances ranging from bluegrass and sea chanteys to American Songbook-inspired tunes and cowboy ballads. This year’s event will feature 10 acts — including solo performers, duets, and trios from Maryland to Massachusetts — performing original compositions and arrangements in 30-minute sets.
“I wanted to create a special space — a more formal setting — for them to share their music,” Azzaro said of the festival’s origins.
Indoor performances will take place inside the 230-year-old Chester Meeting House. Tickets are available for those performances, while activities on the Green are free and open to the public.
Shelby Howe, co-owner of Chester’s The Wayfinder Society and the festival’s stage manager, said the event offers audiences a chance to connect with musicians in a unique setting.
“One of the best things about being
backstage for Chester Folk Fest is that I get a glimpse into what it’s like for the performers,” Howe said. “I love hearing them warm up, and it’s neat to see their pre-performance rituals.”
The festival will also feature 29 artisans and vendors on the Green, including local honey from Sweet Willow Farm, walking sticks by Carl Wolf, vintage aprons and bags from The House She Loved, jewelry, handmade soaps, granola, and work by local zine creators. Complimentary face painting will be provided by Events from Sweet Caroline. Food vendors will include Linda’s Cucina, The Spotted Donkey, and Honeycone.
Families can also enjoy free mini concerts for children by Terri Lachance at 1 and 3 p.m. at the gazebo. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or chairs to spend the afternoon on the Green.
Admission to Chester Folk Fest is free. Tickets for performances inside the Meeting House are $10 per person or $20 per family, with proceeds benefiting the Chester Historical Society’s Save the Mill Fund.
For tickets, parking information, and a full performance lineup, visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org.
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Art with Kristin
: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features painting instruction with artist and educator Kristin Cafferty. Theme: crab and seashore scene. For grades 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
48th Annual Four on the Fourth Road Race
: 9 a.m. Chester village. Presented by the Chester Rotary Club. USATF-sanctioned road race through the village of Chester. Timing by Super Race Systems. Team and individual awards will be presented. Fees: $35 for adults through May 31; $40 June 1 through July 4; $15 for children under 16. Proceeds benefit local charities and nonprofit organizations. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com (search “Chester Rotary Four on the Fourth”) or chesterrotary.org.
Ringing of Bells by Town Green Churches
: 2 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.
ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits Andrews Memorial Town Hall
: 54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions.
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library
: 801
Boston Post Rd. For info, call 203-2457365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Madison 200 Exhibit
: Runs through May.
5th Annual Art Show
: Works by the Tuesday Morning Painters, including artwork celebrating Madison’s Bicentennial. Runs June 3 through July 30.
Essex Library
New Works
: 33 West Ave. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. by River Valley Artists: Runs through May.
Lyme Art Association
: 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme: For info, call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Ship to Shore: A Marine Show; A Closer Look; There Is Power
: Runs through May 29.
Madison Historical Society: Allis-Bushnell House Museum
: 853 Boston Post Rd. For info, call 203-245-4567 or email office@madisonhistory.org.
Madison 200 Exhibit:
Runs through late fall.
Madison Historical Society, Lee’s Academy
: 14 Meeting House Ln. For info, call 203-245-4567 or email office@madisonhistory.org.
Clinton Art Society : Runs through June 25.
Spring Members Exhibition
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
: 55 Kings Highway, Chester. For info, call 860-526-8920.
Moments in Time
: Works by Liz Egan in printmaking and painting. Runs through July 31.
Connecticut River Museum
A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years
: Runs through late fall.
Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
: 167 Neck Rd., Madison. For info, call 203-245-0401 or visit mercybythesea.org.
Honoring the Soul: Prayers and Images for Presence, Justice, and Peace
: Runs through June 10.
Pratt House
: 19 West Ave., Essex. For info, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.
The Famous Water Machine of Connecticut: How Grit, Determination, and Ingenuity Launched a New Era of Submarine Warfare
: 67 Main St., Essex. For info, visit ctrivermuseum.org. : Runs through July 12.
General Stores of Essex
Student Exhibits
1776–2026: Essex Celebrates America
: June through September. : June through September. : June through September.
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Photo courtesy of Chester Folk Fest
Katy Tessman, an accomplished singer/song writer from Minnesota, will perform on June 14 at the Chester Folk Fest.
Press Release from Chester Folk Fest
: 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. For info, contact 860-4341621 or office@saintannsoldlyme.org, or visit saintannsoldlyme.org.
Between Heaven and Earth
: Oil paintings by Margarita Maxson. Runs through Aug. 30.
: 61 Main St., Centerbrook. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Forces of Nature
: Runs through July 3.
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Cloudscapes
: Runs through May 30.
Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com.
First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian Jazz Band.
First and third Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band.
Second and fourth Fridays: 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Modeans.
Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers.
Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various per-formers.
: 67 Main St., Essex. For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Tuesdays: 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Runs from June 2 to June 30. Shanties & Sails.
Nightingale’s
68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Donation $5 to $10 at the door. For info, email gstevens@musicnowfoundation.org or visit musicnowfoundation.org.
Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Ramblin’ Dan Stevens.
Last Friday: 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Open Mic. Sweet Saturday Nights: 7 to 9 p.m. Various performers.
Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa
: 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com. Fridays and Saturdays: 9 p.m. to midnight. Various performers.
The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:
2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-2000.
Occasional Coffee House Hosts
Laura Clapp Album Release
Press Release from the
Guilford native Laura Clapp will celebrate the release of her new live album during a special performance at the Occasional Coffee House at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at North Madison Congregational Church.
The evening will feature live local music in the venue’s listening-room setting, along with homemade gourmet cookies, coffee, tea, and what organizers describe as plenty of “good vibes and hometown goodness.”
The Occasional Coffee House is sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling and regularly features local and regional
musicians in an intimate concert setting. Milton Brasher-Cunningham and Heather Arcovitch will serve as hosts for the evening.
Organizers say the concert offers audience members an opportunity to experience Clapp’s music in a close-up setting while celebrating the release of her newest album.
Tickets are $23.18.
For tickets or more information, visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.
North Madison Congregational Church, known as the “Church at the Circle,” is located at 1271 Durham Road, Madison. For information, call 203-421-3241.
Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.
The Highliner III:
139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com.
Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music.
Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.
300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, visit thekate.org or chestnuthillsconcerts.org.
Fridays: 7:30 p.m. Runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 28. Chestnut Hill Concerts. Features chamber music programs with works by Mozart, Kodály, Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Brahms, Schubert, Beethoven, and Prokofiev. Programs and artists subject to change.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center: The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn:
36
Main St., Essex. No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit griswoldinn.com.
Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.
The Wharf:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com.
Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.
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 Connecticutmade crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org
: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, June 7 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.
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Photo courtesy of the North Madison Congregational Church
Guilford musician Laura Clapp will perform at the Occasional Coffee House in Madison on Friday, June 5, celebrating the release of her new live album.
North Madison Congregational Church
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church
Spectrum Art Gallery
Susan Powell Fine Art
Music
Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:
Connecticut River Museum
Acoustic Café:
Stony Creek Farmers’ Market
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SEEKING SPONSORS FOR OUR 2026 EVENT
The 2026 Beacon Award winners will be celebrated with a special dinner at The Woodwinds on June 24.
Every year, Shore Publishing/Zip06.com recognizes 15 volunteers in the communities we serve who help fulfill the Shoreline’s promise as a place of opportunity, wellbeing, and safety for all. The honorees will be celebrated at a special event at Woodwinds on June 24th surrounded by their peers and fellow community leaders.
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BRANFORD
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709 Boston Post Road | Madison CT 06443
25 Florence Road Unit 71
: Steven Beresner to Christine Roll, $330,000 on May 5
19 Hampton Park
: Cynthia Nardella to Timothy and Lauren Debaise, $340,000 on May 5
7 Hamre Lane Unit 7A
: Vincent M. Suraci to Angela Rolli, $174,900 on May 7
20 Harbour Village Unit A
: Michael F. and Danielle M. Barraco to Bita Taubes, $299,000 on May 4
853 Jefferson Woods
: Jocelyn R. Pettenato to Francisco E. Rincon and Ana M L. Delgado, $302,500 on May 6
GUILFORD
Your Vision, My Mission.
: Janet A. Riesman to William G. Butterly, $100,000 on May 7
: Steven Capasso to Martin S. Gross and Jenna F. Hastings, $585,000 on May 4 3061 Boston Post Road
603 Lake Drive
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: Santha S. Rathnam to Taylor Teulings, $310,000
81 Main Street Unit 15B on May 7
305 Monticello Drive Unit 305
: Kimberly A. Placeaneta to Maureen Obuck, $345,000 on May 5
:
83 Monticello Drive Unit 83 Jocelyn R. Pettenato to Francisco E. Rincon and Ana M L. Delgado, $302,500 on May 6
16 Pine Orchard Road Unit 27
: Alex J. Velardi to Madison O. Blakeslee, $248,000 on May 4
: George C Field Company to Jennifer Benton Ruiz, $80,000 on May 6 115 Hemlock Drive
: Erin Comstock to Couture Developers LLC, $336,600 on May 4
38 Sunnybrook Lane
: Deborah Laskowski and Laurie Davis to Romulo A. Calle and Nancy P. Molina, $450,000 on May 7
: William H. and Andrea Creaser to Nicholas and Chelsea Vasquez, $1,400,000 on May 4
: Robert P. and Lorraine C. Graham to Michael P. Russell and Lauren A. Mclean, $700,000 on May 4
: Lorraine C Hance Irt and Katherine H. Stella to Lori Markusfeld and Jeffrey C. Cole, $661,000 on May 5
Real Estate Transactions
76 High Hill Circle
: Adam and
Stephanie Rowbotham to Sesna Shore LLC, $1,675,000 on May 4
534 Horse Pond Road
: Eor Ianna B. Boschen to Peter Suneson, $440,000 on May 7 :
11 Longview Terrace Unit 11
Estate of Gary A. Childress and Susannah Scally to Katya Svoboda,
$1,050,000 on May 4
: Estate of
Mary A. Kozma and Louis Kozma to Louis and Jennifer S. Altschuler, $210,000 on May 4
NORTH BRANFORD
OLD SAYBROOK
WESTBROOK
: F Scott
Heinemann to M Five Properties LLC, $250,000 on May 4
: Michael J
Hallisey 3rd Real Estate Trust and Donald S. Hendel to M Five Properties LLC, $250,000 on May 4
: Lini Holdings LLC to Ethomas Realty LLC, $775,000 on May 6
Dgg Properties Co Inc to Mark V. and Rosemary E. Benevento, $19,500 on May 5 :
Dgg Properties Co Inc to Michele M. and James L. Bradley, $10,000 on May 5
: 1525 Boston Post Road Unit 261
Mary A. Pappano and An Ela Scirocco to Dan R. Aiken and Christine J. Duva, $16,500 on May 5 : Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public
Note record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will only be considered in cases involving a documented and credible personal safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shore publishing.com
: Lisa Keller to John F. Cote, $475,000 on May 7 :
Coach Drive 1789 Foxon Road Unit 1B
Fbmmoneybrookmead LLC to Jake Puciato, $190,000 on May 7
: Gary L. Crawford to Michael Nero, $700,000 on May 8
Dgg Properties Co Inc to Samantha P. and Chester S. Warner, $10,000 on May 5
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