Without a quorum at a May 27 vote, Madison was authorized to move forward with a special appropriation of $1,601,212 for the purchase of an emergency generator to be placed at Walter C. Polson Middle School.
The generator will provide power for the town’s new emergency shelter at Polson, replacing the current shelter located in the Town Campus gym.
With the authorization finalized, the town will now go out to bid for the backup power source. It has already identified Gilbaine Building Company as its construction manager for the overall project, which includes
the generator, its switchboard, and associated labor.
According to Ben Whittaker, construction manager for Madison Public Schools, project bids have been sent to the town and will be reviewed by members of the Polson Middle School HVAC Building Committee and the
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Cougars Crowned Champs
Haddam-Killingworth boys' lacrosse celebrates after defeating the Valley Regional/North Branford/Old Saybrook co-op team on May 29 at Valley Regional High School to win the 2025 Shoreline Conference Championship.
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The Shoreline Spartans girls’ rugby team, which includes athletes from all across the shoreline, recently won the state championship.........18
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State Champion Team
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Linda Dudek: Carrying a Legacy at KHS
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
For Linda Dudek, preserving Killingworth’s history is a deeply personal mission. A longtime member of the Killingworth Historical Society’s board of directors, Linda has been helping tell the story of her hometown for more than 30 years.
“I joined when my kids got old enough that I wasn’t involved in 4H as much and I decided that I wanted to turn my attention to the historical society,” says Linda. Her mother was also a board member in the early days of the historical society, setting an example for Linda and her siblings on the value of volunteering.
Additionally, “there’s a personal aspect,” says Linda, “because both my father and my grandfather were born in Killingworth, and so I had that personal connection to want to be involved with the history.”
Linda’s family history in Killingworth stretches back to her great-grandfather, who owned a home on Route 80. His property has a direct connection to one of the most visited landmarks in New York City during the holiday season.
“The Millennium Christmas tree that
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went to Rockefeller Center was on the property that my great-grandfather owned,” says Linda. “That tree still holds the record for being the tallest tree [at Rockefeller]. It was 100 feet tall.”
The tree was selected in 1999 to mark a “milestone in years,” says Linda, and was perfect timing since the tree was nearing the end of its life. Ultimately, “it was a big deal in Killingworth,” Linda remembers, where huge trucks arrived in town to pull the tree out of the ground and it was eventually taken to Manhattan.
Given her familial connections to both Killingworth and the historical society, Linda says she is “definitely” carrying a legacy, especially when it comes to her
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Linda Dudek carries on a family legacy and dedication to preserving history at the Killingworth Historical Society.
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to the support for the Town of Guilford Budget and encourage do the same. I believe our have created a budget that residents.
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We must continue to come together as a community to support our town and our schools. I urge you to participate in this important budget referendum. Vote “Yes” on April 16.
I am unpleasantly surprised that this paper had zero coverage of this important food store [Robert’s Food Center] closing.
to 3,500 meals from Meals served at the Community miles of town transportation errands, and trips to the services are vital to many of us. more than an opportunity for economical, nutritious hot meal; it socialize with others. Other social special lunches with entertainmagicians, speakers, and also several evening dinner popular May “Senior Prom” movie. Family Services requests continue to support the critical agency. continue to be among the best score high on the State standardized tests. They areas in addition to the arts proposed education budget for additional funding for athletics as support for students’ social a continued commitment communities for teachers from instructional coaches to all schools. budget continues to provide environments where and socially thrive.
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I learned very late about the event. Robert’s had been an important store for those of us who live north of Chestnut Road in Madison. It was convenient and offered good butcher services, meat, and seafood. There was a deli and sushi on site. The family was in business for 42 years, I understand.
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Perhaps you’ve noticed that many of our local churches provide regular meeting space for both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs. I would bet these meetings even take place in our towns on a weekly basis. There is a good chance that some of them are located near daycare centers, residential neighborhoods, and schools. They provide much-needed space for people to achieve sobriety through fellowship and the ongoing support of an understanding community. They have been doing so in Connecticut for well over 75 years without complaint. Addiction takes many forms, including a dependency on opiates. Addictions are non-discriminatory. They affect the rich and poor, old and young, suburban and urban residents. Guilford is not immune from the very real health crisis that comes with opiate addiction. Why then brand a methadone clinic with the prejudice of fear? Choosing to maintain sobriety should be encouraged with appropriate and effective treatment. Why not extend the same welcome mat to a methadone clinic that we have extended to other groups confronting the devastation of addiction? A methadone clinic in our town would serve the very people who we call our relatives, neighbors, and friends. They deserve our support so they can continue to do the hard, heroic work of staying sober.
Editor’s note: News of Robert’s Food Center’s closure broke on May 19, which was after press time for our May 22 issue. The store had closed its doors by May 23, leaving us unable to cover the story in advance. As a weekly publication, our coverage is sometimes limited by the timing of events.
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Obituary Wendy Skelton Guilford
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Wendy Rose Skelton, age 65, at her home in Guilford. She was freed of her earthly pain on April 27, 2025, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. A private Celebration of Life was held at Rose Vineyards on May 5. Born in 1959, Wendy grew up on the Rose farm in North Branford. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, David Skelton, whom she met at Southern Connecticut State University and then built a wonderful, busy life in Guilford. She also leaves behind her children: Aaron, Avery, Emma, and Alden Skelton; sisters Sara Querfeld (Rose) of Guilford and Diane Nunzianto (Rose) of North Branford; and her brothers, Alfred and Robert Rose of North Branford, along with their respective families. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world; she supported and loved her family deeply and never gave anyone opportunity to doubt it.
together a great Halloween costume: a skill she took to the next level when she annually transformed herself into the Witch of Sandy Hollow for the Rose Orchards Haunted Hayride. Her creativity and love for fun were apparent in everything she did.
Wendy and Dave loved the outdoors, on two occasions having traveled the U.S. for months on end to hike and camp in the U.S. National Parks. Her favorites were Acadia, Yosemite, Tillicum National Forest, and some special others we cannot share because she wanted to keep the best campsites secret. She visited the Grand Canyon but only peeked over the edge before disappearing to the motorhome to busy herself with making an apple pie — a distraction from her fear of heights. She was a ski instructor at Powder Ridge and hiked up Mount Washington multiple times, once even bringing ten of her young nieces and nephews along with her.
Wendy graduated from North Branford High School in 1977, where she was active in field hockey and track and played the trumpet. She continued to appreciate any musical composition featuring the trumpet for the rest of her life. Her father nicknamed her "Nurse Jane Fuzzywuzz," due to her affinity for animals; she once raised a heifer named Picadilly and always ranked the cow as her favorite “pet."
Wendy was a master at making simple things special, with a low threshold to declare a party (It only takes one visitor to have a party!). She enjoyed simple pleasures: a glass of iced tea in the sun, working in her enviable perennial garden, time with family, and having her favorite fried shrimp from Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale. She never took anything for granted and often remarked how lucky she was. Wendy coached youth soccer for Soccer Club of Guilford and was one of the first women in town to earn a coaching license. She enjoyed membership to the Goodspeed Opera House and was known for putting
Wendy valued camaraderie and hard work, stemming from her childhood on the dairy farm. When the barns burned to the ground in 1977, the farm transitioned to fruits and vegetables. Wendy relished the agricultural work and continued to do so into adulthood, picking and packing bin after bin of apples, hosting school field trips to the orchard, managing the pie bakery and creamery, and doing it all while being an exemplary mother to four children with daunting extracurricular schedules.
Wendy was known for her vibrant personality and always wore colorful outfits to match her happy disposition. Her defining characteristics were her constant smile and zest for life, her empathy, and her ability to keep the goal in mind when faced with a challenge. She could see the forest through the trees, and she was unstoppable. Her legacy is the unconditional love she showered on her family. We invite you to remember her not with sorrow but with the same enthusiasm and laughter she brought into our lives. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wendy’s memory may be made to the National Park Foundation (nationalparks.org), whose mission is to protect and enhance the parks Wendy loved.
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Racking Up Victories
Hand boys’ outdoor track won the SCC West Sectional Championship, and girls’ and boys’ tennis both won in the first round of states 19
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The H-K softball team took a hard-fought loss in the Shoreline Conference quarterfinals, and boys’ tennis won its first state tournament match 21
Killingworth native Carlee Harwood found a deep passion for the sport of rugby, and she recently led the
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Obituary David Day
Epping, NH
David Day, 81, of Epping, New Hampshire, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Australia. A true adventurer at heart, David climbed every peak in New Hampshire’s Presidential Range, finding peace, solitude, and strength in nature. He spent his final hours swimming near the Great Barrier Reef with his beloved daughter, Julia — one more memory on a journey they both cherished. Those who knew Dave will remember his deep love for the outdoors. We imagine him now in the woods he loved — listening to the wind in the trees, the cry of a hawk, a distant moose call, or a buck scratching its antlers on bark.
Zealand.” A few days later, he was gone — returning, perhaps, to the earth and wildness he so loved.
Dave was a man of many passions. In his leisure time, he was an airplane pilot (instrument-rated), an EMT with a volunteer ambulance service, a steward of the environment, a lifelong ham radio operator, a book author, and a mentor to high school robotics teams who won multiple awards under his guidance. He tracked aircraft in the skies above and delighted in the finer things: smooth cabernets, fine cheeses, dark chocolate mousse torts, exotic coffees, and foreign cars. He also loved science — especially explaining complex ideas in ways everyone could understand, from laser technology to cosmic theories.
Voters Approve Town Budget, Capital Plan
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer KILLINGWORTH
On May 19, town electors in Killingworth approved the operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the town’s 10-year capital improvement plan.
The budget for the next fiscal year totals $5,361,750 in spending, and the town will begin operating under those expenses starting July 1. Key areas of spending include the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company (KVFC) and road improvement projects. The operating budget is one of two the town needs approved by residents before July 1, as officials are still awaiting the school budget’s finalization, said First Selectman Eric Couture.
“We hope the referendum passes on June 6,” he said, referring to the school budget.
part of the approval, $972,000 was allocated for the next fiscal year, with 41 percent going toward road improvements and the KVFC. Regarding the KVFC, “a good chunk of it is volunteer fire company equipment,” Couture said, while $225,000 will be allocated for constructing a steel storage building at the town campus. To support construction, electors approved a $300,000 Urban Act Grant from the state to be directed toward the project.
The capital plan includes $100,000 for new canopies at the town transfer station, designed to prevent water from entering bulky waste containers, which are difficult to enclose, Couture explained.
Dave lived each day with a sense of purpose and curiosity. He was a natural problem solver, known for his ability to fix anything and explain in detail how everything worked —electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and anything related to computers and radios — and for offering his time and talents generously. He was credited with helping create the first laptop computer for Microsoft and retained a prototype (soon to be in a museum). Whether at work in systems integration, volunteering, or helping family, he showed up with tools in hand and an insatiable curiosity, motivated by kindness and the desire to accomplish the project in the best way.
He formed a deep bond with his daughter Julia later in life after her mother’s passing, and together they traveled the world — Africa, New Zealand, and finally Australia. Dave once said, “If I were to live in any other place on earth, it would be New
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Born in Manchester, Dave was the eldest of eight children. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Day in South Dakota, and siblings, Linda Day in Cromwell, Holly and Robert Francis in Madison, Christopher Day in East Granby, Andrew Day and Josephine Robinson in Utah, and Timothy Day in Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucia and David Day, and his brother Matthew Day. He will be missed deeply by his family, his loyal customers, and his friends. There will now be fewer hands to fix what’s broken or design what needs to be created, but many hearts are inspired by the way he lived. "Dave, if you ever come back to visit, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. We know you’ll arrive with your vast knowledge of all things complex and your appetite for good homemade food. We love you. We hope you’ve found peace in whatever new trail you now walk."
His Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Road, Madison. Reception to follow.
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The Hope Alliance for Animals Incorporated, 2 Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth, seeks volunteers. For more information, contact 860-663-0324, 203-988-4654, or hopealliance@hotmail.com, or visit www.hope-alliance.org.
The status of the town’s mill rate remains undetermined. While the current rate is 24.22 mills, Couture said the mill rate can only be established after all budgets impacting it have been finalized. “So we have to wait until after the school budget results.”
The referendum on the Regional School District 17 education budget, which totals $51,798,789, will be held Friday, June 6, at Killingworth Elementary School.
Alongside the operating budget, town electors approved the town’s $41.4 million multi-year capital improvement plan. As
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An additional $142,925 was approved as extra funding for a new KVFC vehicle previously approved last year. Couture said the accepted bid was higher than expected, so electors approved additional funding. Additional funding for increased project costs was also approved in parks and recreation. Electors approved $6,500 more for the pavilion at Eric Auer Field, which initially had a price tag of $135,000.
“When we got the final design for the pavilion, some of the footing work required extra steel, concrete, and effort beyond the original contractor’s quote,” Couture said. As a result, the project costs exceeded expectations, but electors approved the additional funds. The approval supports the master plan for Eric Auer, said Couture.
The Coastal Camera Club holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the café of the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road. All photographers are welcome, regardless of age or experience. Restrictions have been relaxed and the club is again meeting in person at the Madison Senior Center with members having the option of sitting-in via Zoom from home when possible. For more information, visit www.coastalcameraclub.org.
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ESTATE OF William J. Earls (25-0148)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 20, 2025, 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.
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Board of Selectmen, the latter of which will ultimately approve the official purchase of the generator.
The overall budget for the generator, switchboard, and labor is $3,140,796, about half of which is supported by a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Energy and a $500,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Whittaker said the town will match the federal grant at 32 percent, while the $1,601,212 approved on May 27 will serve as the second local share of the project’s budget.
There are several advantages to having Polson serve as the emergency shelter instead of the gym at Town Campus, including the larger space and in-house kitchen and shower facilities. First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said relocating the shelter to Polson will significantly improve the amenities and services available to residents during emergencies and natural disasters.
Lyons added that providing a shelter for vulnerable residents is especially important for Madison given its coastal location.
“As a coastal community, Madison continues to experience a rise in storm-related events that require us to provide greater emergency services to our residents due to loss of electricity, life-threatening flooding or storm surge, and damage to critical public infrastructure. To assist our most vulnerable residents from these events, the town needs to offer an adequate shelter facility that provides necessary services during a state of emergency.”
The generator is planned to be installed outside the kitchen area of the school cafeteria, while a storage closet in the corner of the cafeteria will be converted into an electrical room.
The installation will be the first emergency backup power source at Polson and is part of the broader Madison Schools Renewal Plan adopted by the Board of Education in 2019 and approved by voters in 2022. The plan includes the generator installation, new air quality systems and HVAC upgrades, auditorium modernization, and security enhancements.
Whittaker described the generator project as an “accounting maneuver” within the overall renewal plan. It ties directly to the need for systematic upgrades like HVAC improvements, which qualify for
grant funding to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers.
He explained, “In order to do the HVAC upgrades at Polson, the main electrical service to the building had to be increased. Tying those together allowed us to allocate some of that cost over to a sub-project that would be partially funded by a grant instead of doing it all from local taxpayer funds.”
Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026 and run through February 2027, according to Whittaker. He said the goal is to avoid any operational impact to the school, with work during school hours limited to the auditorium and gym when not in use, and any disruptive work scheduled for nighttime.
“It’s going to be a whole flurry of activity next summer,” Whittaker said. “We’ll open the school back up for the fall of 2026 and then we would be doing any noninvasive work, mostly in the auditorium and the gym, and getting those squared away and out the door by February.”
Kate’sCampforKids
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host its Kate’s Camp for Kids summer day camp at 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 15. Seven one-week sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 5 to 10. Each week of Kate’s camp is filled with theater, music, dance, and visual art and culminates in a performance for family and friends that unifies all of the art forms. The camp weeks will run with the following themes: Week 1, June 23 to June 27, Robots; Week 2, July 7 to July 11, Exploration: Antarctica; Week 3, July 14 to July 18, The Wild West; Week 4, July 21 to July 25, Under the Sea: Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Week 5, July 28 to Aug. 1, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Week 6, Aug. 4 to Aug. 8, Wilderness Adventure; and Week 7, Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, Kate's Tournament of Champions. The cost is $350 per session with a 10% discount for siblings within the same household. Campers must have completed kindergarten to be eligible. Before- and after-camp care are available for an additional fee. Registrations are now being accepted and partial scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 860-510-0473 or visit thekate.org.
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Shoreline Family Health Care (SFHC) is expanding its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to middle school students who struggle with emotional and behavioral health challenges to the point where daily functioning is impaired. IOP now focuses on adolescents between the ages of 11 and 18 who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral issues, family conflicts, and difficulties meeting school and social expectations due to serious emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. IOP is an after-school program that provides comprehensive assessment, therapeutic structure, and support within a group-therapy format. It is an 8- to 12-week program that meets three to four times per week. The program sessions are conducted via telehealth and in person. SFHC is located at 221 West Main Street, Branford, and is a collaboration between BHcare and Fair Haven Community Heath Care (FHCHC). For more information, visit shorelinefamilyhealthcare.org/iop.
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mother’s interest in antiques.
Collecting antiques is an integral part of the historical society’s work, as they help to “illustrate history of our town,” says Linda, whether they be printed materials like old newspapers, letters, maps, and paintings—“anything that shows life and activities in the past of the town.”
One notable collection project for Linda was a scrapbook compiled by the mother of one of her friends.
“She mailed it to me from California with the idea that we could copy it and then send the original back to her, which we completed. I completed that this year, and it is a treasure trove of information. It’s snippets of newspaper articles, there’s articles on her dad, there’s interesting people that lived in town that probably most of our residents never heard of.”
One of those residents was Pete Kuhloff, the author of several pulp fiction narra-
tives and a contributor to the firearms section of Linda says these kinds of stories are part of the town’s heritage she is “thrilled to claim.”
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Another piece of local history Linda finds exciting is Cowboy Valley, a Wild West-style attraction that existed in Killingworth in the 1950s. The historical society ran a program on the site that proved so popular, “we had to turn people away,” says Linda.
“People came from far and wide that said, ‘I remember my parents bringing me here when I was a small child and the stagecoach and the horses.’ It was quite the place to be at the time,” she says.
Linda also enjoys teaching students at Killingworth Elementary School during field trips to the society’s farmhouse, where they learn about 19th-century life and churn their own homemade butter. She says she loves seeing children react to photos and demonstrations of what life used to be like.
“It’s fantastic for us to see the enthusiasm that they have. They ask great questions,” she says. “It’s a great way for our generation to reach out to the younger generation.”
There are several ways for Killingworth residents to get involved with the historical society. One option is the Oral & Written History Project: Your Story is Our Story, where residents can share stories about their lives and families in town. More information can be found at www.killingworthhistorical.org/archivesand-artifacts.html.
Linda also encourages residents to attend fundraisers like the historical society’s annual Christmas fair or to join the associate program by volunteering at events.
“There’s all kinds of ways that people can reach out. We have gardens here. So can you come in and weed whack for an hour? Can you trim a hedge? Any way to help,” she says.
Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES is accepting digital submissions for its annual exhibition. IMAGES 2025 is a jurycurated photography exhibition to be held from Saturday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. Shoreline Arts Alliance encourages Connecticut photographers of all skill levels to submit their work to IMAGES via the Shoreline Arts Alliance website at shorelinearts.org through Thursday, June 12. For more information on submission rules and cost, email office@shorelinearts.org or visit shorelinearts.org.
The Estuary Writers’ Club, held at The Estuary Center, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, welcomes new writers to its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Writers read their work or just listen to the work of others, including memories, essays, short stories, and poems, which the group often critiques. There is the option to write about an assigned topic or choose one’s own subject. The Estuary serves Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. People aged 50 and older are welcome; those new to the Estuary are required to register and obtain a scan card. The group is free. For more information, call 860-388-1611 or visit yourestuary.org.
The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, continues through Saturday, Dec. 13. The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. The remaining tours will be held on Saturdays, June 14, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.
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Obituaries
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Obituary
Sue Butler-Vause
Madison
On May 18, 2025, Sue Butler-Vause, 77, passed away at her Madison home. Sue was born in Ogden, Utah, Dec. 5, 1947, to the late Dee J. and Miriam Butler.
Loving mother of Mark Vause (Elizabeth) of Clinton, Colonel Ryan (Trina) Vause of Phoenix, Arizona, Sara Vause (Dennis) of Wallingford, Sally Vause (Ian) of Glastonbury; grandmother of JessicaSue and Jordan Dykman, Hadley and Courtney Vause, Tyler Vause, Cody Gunn, and Daymon Smith, and five great-grandchildren; bonus grandmother of Sydney and Alexandra Robison; sister of Kay Gamble of Utah; and fiancée of Scott Samuelson of Idaho. She was predeceased by her sister, Julie Sturgill; her son, David; and her daughter, Kathryn Vause Stratton.
An artist at heart, Sue expressed herself through drawing, painting, and photographing nature, writing poetry, writing and illustrating children’s stories, but most memorably through her unique sense of humor. Sue graduated from Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas, in 1966 and went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree at West Valley College, Saratoga, California, attended Foothill College in Los
Altos, California, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and returned to school in 1999 to earn a Medical Assistant Certification from Stone Academy in Hamden.
After selflessly dedicating her life to raising her six children, Sue continued to touch the lives of many as a medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, and personal care assistant. Sue was a lifelong member of the Madison Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, where, through her dedicated faith, she forged many friendships. Sue was enormously proud of her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Sue was overjoyed that at the tender age of 77, she and her childhood sweetheart, Scott, had been given another chance at love, and they planned to be married this fall.
The family is grateful to the members of the Madison Ward for their kindness and support shown to Sue throughout her life and to her family after her passing.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 275 Warpas Road in Madison. Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com
Obituary Ruth McCabe
Queensbury, NY
Ruth Leete McCabe, age 91, of Queensbury, New York, and formerly from Madison, passed away on Jan. 10, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Glens Falls, New York, the daughter of Paul and Edna Peck.
She completed her education as an LPN to fit braces and prostheses. She practiced at Leete’s Pharmacy and Centerbrook Pharmacy in Connecticut. She later bought the medical supply part of Pharmacy Associates to create PA Medical, where she was a proud owner-operator for decades until she sold the business and retired at age 78.
Ruth was predeceased by her parents; her first husband and father of her children Wallace Leete of Connecticut; stepdaughter Merylee M. Kent; and the love of her life, husband Lee McCabe. She is survived by her children Pamela Leete Shyne (Kevin) of Nevada City, California, and Milan, New Hampshire; Susan Donovan of Hudson Falls; Bill Leete (Cindy) of Madison; Sharon Leete of Key West, Florida; and stepdaughter JoAnna K. (McCabe) Maltby (Burt) of New Hampshire. Surviving siblings Clare Landon of North Guilford and Caroline Albough of Johnson City, New York; and her grandchildren: Sarah Quine, William Donovan, Jonathan Donovan, Nate Leete, Heather Leete
The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP) annual raffle fundraiser runs through Saturday, July 26. Each ticket costs $1 for a chance to win one of four gift card: $250 Visa, $200 Amazon, $100 Cabela, and $50 Chewy. The raffle drawing will be held at the GNHCP Center, 965 State Street, New Haven, on July 26 at 6 p.m. Winners need not be present. GNHCP is a nonprofit organization that is committed to addressing feline overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter and public education. To purchase tickets, visit gnhcp.org/raffle. For more information, contact GNHCP at 203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org.
OpensRegistrationfor2024SummerYouthProgram
Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared towards nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Patch, and Brian Leete; her greatgrandchildren: Ryder, Jack, Aria, Ronan, Ian, and Sawyer.
Ruth lived a full, long life growing up in Connecticut, where she married and raised her four children. She was a Cub Scout leader and a 4-H leader, had a huge garden, and raised beef and pigs for the freezer. Her idea of “let’s get a pony for the kids” turned into a barn full of horses, long summer nights in the hayfield, and weekends at 4-H horse shows. She could sew anything from slipcovers to our wedding dresses. She knit many beautiful sweaters and knit matching Christmas stockings for all the new family members. In retirement, she knit hundreds of hats for the Snuggery.
She opened her home to people from all over the world by hosting exchange students. She had long-term ties to the Adirondacks, spending lots of time at the camp her great-grandfather built on Sherman Lake.
Eventually, she moved permanently to Queensbury with her loving husband, Lee. She loved the Adirondack Balloon Festival, and that began her lifelong love of hot air balloons going up in them anytime she had the chance. When she and Lee had time off, they updated the camp and spent lots of time there. She called it “Heaven on Earth.”
Friends are invited to visitation hours from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. Burial services will be held privately.
GACOpensRegistrationfor2025SummerYouthProgram
Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared toward nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12 and special teen classes and workshops for those 12 and up. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
KeeptheFlagFlying
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 faderesistant, 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.
on the shoreline
Stunning Silky
Story
After being someone’s faithful companion, this 9-year-old girl suddenly became homeless when her owner moved out of state and put her outside. Silky was hiding in the woods, trying to survive, when Forgotten Felines was notified. She is a stunning black and white long-haired cat who is nothing but sweet and affectionate. She will do anything to get attention, pets and brushes, and rewards people by curling up on their laps. Can you promise to give Silky a forever home and never abandon her? Stop by our open house or apply online to adopt this beautiful girl at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:
Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.
Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our 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.
SignUpforFashionWeek
Get ready to design, illustrate, and sew this summer at Spectrum Gallery’s July Fashion Weeks. Fashion One runs from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, for ages 10 to 12, while Fashion Two runs from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, for ages 13 to 15. Fashion Weeks are held at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, and run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the mornings, participants will learn to illustrate fashion silhouettes as live models pose for their sketches, resulting in a “portfolio-ready” piece by week’s end. The afternoons will focus on sewing with professional seamstresses who teach participants how to read, pin, cut, and sew a chosen pattern. Participants will construct and finish their garment, adding accessories to bring their vision to life. At the end of the week, professional hair and makeup stylists prepare participants for a photo shoot and a fashion show as they model their creations for friends and family. No experience is necessary as instructors guide participants every step of the way. Material lists for drawing and sewing are provided upon registration. To jump start sewing, participants need to register for the Pre-Camp Workshop: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine, where they will learn to troubleshoot the machine and stitch with confidence. Two sessions are available: Friday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for the workshop is $40 and participants must bring their own machine. The cost of either of the two Fashion Weeks is $425; a deposit of $200 secures a spot. Spaces fill quickly. For more information or to register for Fashion Weeks, contact 860-767-0742 or barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.
Photo by Tracye Mueller
by Carol Andrecs
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of June 5 - June 11
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
This is a terrific time to get a grasp on your inner emotions and thoughts, Aries. You may feel extra sensitive and loving towards others, especially your partner.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you may come across some rough spots that need to be ironed out this week. It may not be easy, but if anyone can handle it, that would be you. Make some firm choices.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
It’s easier to express how you feel to someone important in your life by doing so in person, Gemini. Set up a meeting where you can get things off of your chest.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, there may be a day this week where you feel like you’re all ready to go somewhere but you have no invitation. Make your own plans and get something started.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Elements of your life seem to be falling into place, Leo. This is happy news for you. Enjoy this wellearned change.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
It could be one of those weeks when your head is in the clouds and you can’t focus, Virgo. Make an effort to organize your thoughts and take the week one task at a time.
JUNE 5
Mark Wahlberg, Actor (54)
JUNE 6
Drew McIntyre, Wrestler (40)
JUNE 7
Aaron Pierre, Actor (31)
JUNE 8
Bonnie Tyler, Singer (74)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you are receptive to different creative or recreational outlets this week. Think about a trip to a museum or even a botanical garden. You can use a respite from the grind, anyway.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Some health issues have you feeling less like yourself, Scorpio. You’re eager to get to the bottom of things. Make your well-being a priority and don’t worry about anything else until then.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
No one really knows what they will get with you this week, Sagittarius. Your mood is in flux. Focus your attention and try to avoid getting too up or too down.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
It may be difficult for you to connect with others this week, Capricorn. Your mind is running in a million different directions and this can make it challenging for you to make plans.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, the clouds are parting and the sun is about to come bounding through. Bask in this shift and make plans to get up and go.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, be mindful that you may not have the commitment to finish any project you start this week. But give it your best shot.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
JUNE 9
Xolo Maridueña, Actor (24) JUNE 10
Bill Burr, Comic (57) JUNE 11
Hugh Laurie, Actor (66)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Marsh plant
6. Southern constellation (“The PeacockÓ)
10. Fogginess
14. Home to Fools’ Day
15. Absence of the sense of pain
17. Popular November holiday
19. Consume food
20. Buddy
21. Long-haired goat-antelope
22. Japanese honorific
23. Actor Malek
24. One point south of southeast
26. Illegal acts
29. As fast as can be done
31. Prevents harm to young
32. Exclamation of satisfaction
34. African nation
35. Slow-moving animal
37. Oh, goodness!
38. A team’s best pitcher
39. Cleanser
40. Radioactivity units
41. Expectorated matter
43. Cover a wide range
45. The central area of a church
46. California capital (abbr.)
47. Dutch painter Klaver
49. 007’s creator
50. Impression of dishonesty
53. Northeastern sports rivalry
57. Cloths
58. Stalin’s police chief
59. Hostelries
60. Bitterly regret
61. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman
CLUES DOWN
1. Satisfy
2. European health advocate
3. Expression of annoyance
4. Strong liquor
5. Large red deer
6. Holder of less common religious beliefs
7. West Indian shrub
8. Family of proteins
9. Wealthy, influential business leader
10. Low spirits
11. Approves food
12. Monetary unit of Iran and Oman
13. Mary __, cosmetics
16. Expressed in pithy maxims
18. Relaxing spaces
22. The NFL’s big game
23. Proof of payment (abbr.)
24. Starchy preparation of dried orchid tubers
25. Indicates near
27. Minneapolis suburb
28. Herring-like fish
29. Doctors’ group
30. Pouches
31. Bread dipping in sauce
33. Commercials
35. A reminder of past events
36. Affected by injury
37. Geological time
39. Stationary part of a motor
42. Brings together
43. Of sound mind
44. Personal computer
46. Without (French)
47. A bank might give you one
48. Agricultural testing organization
49. A small island
50. Type of gene
51. Murres
52. Card game
53. A measure of human health
54. Australian airline (abbr.)
55. One point south of due west
56. Affirmative
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
DAIRY FARM WORD SEARCH
AYRSHIRE BEDDING BREWERS GRAINS BROWN SWISS COTTON SEEDS CUD EAR TAG FEED FORAGE GRASS GUERNSEY HAY HOLSTEIN HOMINY HOOVES HUTCH JERSEY MILKING PARLOR PASTURE RATION RUMEN SILAGE UDDER
The Shoreline Spartans high school girls’ rugby team won the CT Rugby Division 2 Championship with a 15-5 victory over North Haven after going undefeated at 8-0 this past spring, scoring more than 300 points on the season. The team competed against North Haven, Staples, and Fairfield throughout the season to claim the No. 1 seed.
While the Shoreline Spartans Rugby Club was established in 2015, the high school girls’ team is only in its fourth season, playing 7v7 rugby in CT Rugby Division 2. Ciera Harris and her wife, Kristen Urban, have coached the team since its inception in 2022, when there were four to six girls at each practice.
The high school team is not the only area of the program that has seen growth. The club began with seven players in 2025 and now has 125 athletes playing from kindergarten through high school.
Harris has enjoyed seeing the numbers continue to grow over the years to 16 this past season. This year’s team includes Bethany Harwood and Carlee Harwood of
Killingworth, Aleia Aleman and Skyla Ortiz of Clinton, Aiden Carlone of Essex, Olivia Kelly of Old Lyme, Ava Novak of Lyme, Makenna Sullivan and Evie Day of Guilford, Annalee McDevitt of Madison, Maria Ceniglio of East Haddam, Katie Gerl and Phoebe Gerl of Deep River, Hannah DeCaro of Haddam, Carrigan Mack of Plainville, and Saylor Thomas of Higganum. Bethany Harwood, Carlee Harwood, Sullivan, and Aleman are all fouryear players, with the senior class rounded out by Thomas, Ceniglio, Ortiz, and Kelly.
“Each of these players has brought their skill and knowledge to the team and played a pivotal role in all of our success this•year — they show up, work hard, and have proven to be strong role models to our younger players,” said Harris. “A major highlight of our season included being able to give our eight seniors a state championship. Other highlights include being able to see the team grow this year not only in skill and ability, but as a family. The players stepped up and made sure they had each other’s backs on and off the field. They also volunteered at various charity events throughout the year.”
This season’s team was led by senior captain Carlee Harwood and sophomore captain McDevitt. Harwood, who began playing as a freshman, was the team’s leading scorer with 24 tries this season. McDevitt has played since fifth grade, bringing deep experience.
“Carlee Harwood is an amazing player and leader on and off the field and has been at the center of our recruitment and knows how to hype up and focus the team before game day. We will miss her amazing grit and ability to run through any team, as well as her leadership, positive attitude, and ability to bring fun into anything,” said Harris. “Annalee brings her knowledge to the team. She does well explaining the game to new players and making sure everyone feels included. As a sophomore, she has really stepped up and taken on any task that is asked of her.”
In addition to her captains, Harris saw contributions across the board. Mack will be the lone returning senior next season, bringing experience as a four-year player. Freshmen DeCaro, Novak, Carlone, and Katie Gerl — the team’s leading freshman with four tries — were key components of the team’s success.
“Carrigan is always contributing by running the ball, sliding through the defense, and always being there to tackle and ruck on defense,” said Harris. “Katie, Hannah, Ava, and Aiden went above and beyond proving themselves this year and truly are the future of this team.”
Half of this season’s team will be graduating. Of the eight seniors, six were nominated to try out for the CT All Star team: Carlee Harwood, Bethany Harwood, Sullivan, Kelly, and Ceniglio.
“CT All Stars is a team of all the best rugby players in the state,” said Harris. “This team is elite and has the opportunity to compete against other states, gain experience being coached by a college coach, and play at a higher level.”
Harris noted that every senior contributed to the team and will be missed. She explained that Sullivan was the second-leading scorer with eight scores on the season.
“We will miss Saylor’s funny remarks and ability to go on the field and play any position we ask of her, even if she had just learned it on the sidelines, and Makenna’s
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Photo courtesy of Ciera Harris
Photo courtesy of Ciera Harris
Pictured are members of the Shoreline Spartans girls' rugby team in Coach Kristen Urban, Aleia Aleman, Bethany Harwood, Maria Ceniglio, Makenna Sullivan, Carlee Harwood, Olivia Kelly, Saylor Thomas, Skyla Ortiz, and Coach Ciera Harris.
Carlee Harwood was a senior captain for the Shoreline Spartans girls' rugby team this spring, helping to lead the squad to a state title.
Boys’ Outdoor Track Wins SCC West, Girls’ Tennis Wins in States
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
On May 23, Hand girls’ tennis hosted Mercy in the quarterfinals of the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Tournament and won 6-1. Decisive singles wins came from junior Loden Bradstreet (6-3, 60), senior Antoinette Lowy (6-1, 6-0), and junior Emma Lee (6-1, 6-0). Hand’s No. 3 doubles team comprised of juniors Lilah Browning and Brynn Poole bested their opponents 6-1, 6-3, and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles both got it done in third set tiebreaks: senior captains Ella Helfrich and Mia Scott at No. 1 (6-2, 4-6, 10-0), and juniors Skylar Powers and Emma Coscia at No. 2 (7-6, 4-6, 11-9).
Hand traveled to Amity on May 27 for the semifinals and lost 5-2. The Tigers fought hard in all of their matches, including four that went three sets. Juniors Powers and Coscia barely missed the win at No. 2 doubles (6-3, 4-6, 6-7), while juniors Browning and Poole lost 1-6, 6-3, 2-6. Coming up with wins for Hand were junior Lee at No. 3 singles (4-6, 6-2, 7-5), and senior captains Helfrich and Scott besting Amity’s No. 1 doubles team for the third time this season (6-2, 4-6, 6-3).
Bradstreet was named to the All-SCC First Team for singles, and Helfrich and Scott were named to the First Team as doubles players. Lowy was named to the Second Team for singles.
Hand entered the Class M State Tournament as the No. 8 seed and defeated Stonington in the round of 16 with a decisive 6-1 victory at home on June 1. Wins at singles came from junior Bradstreet at No. 1 (6-1, 6-1), senior Lowy at No. 2 (6-4, 6-4), and junior Lee at No. 3 (6-3, 6-4). Tigers doubles teams dominated, dropping only six games over three matches: senior captains Helfrich and Scott at No. 1 (6-1, 6-0), juniors Powers and Coscia at No. 2 (6-0, 62), and juniors Browning and Poole at No. 3 (6-1, 6-2).
On May 24, the Hand boys’ lacrosse team hosted Guilford in the SCC quarterfinals and won 8-5. PJ O’Hanlon hit a milestone with over 200 career points. He had three goals and one assist, Hudson O’Hanlon had two goals and one assist, and Max Cuticelli added one goal and two assists. Kenny Pompilli scored one goal, Quinton O’Dea knocked in a goal, and Jay Pinover had one goal. Miles McGetrick added an assist, and Anthony Albino had 12 saves in net.
In the semifinals on May 27, Hand trav-
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eled to Fairfield Prep and lost 16-4. PJ O’Hanlon earned a spot on the AllSCC First Team for Division I for boys’ lacrosse. Hudson O’Hanlon and Jack Healy were named to the Second Team.
The Hand boys’ tennis team traveled to Xavier on May 25 for the quarterfinals of the SCC Tournament and won 4-3. Andrew Seehausen won 7-6(9-7) 7-5 at No. 2 singles, and Harry Hodge won 7-5 5-7 62 at No. 4 singles. For doubles, Marcello Gonzalves and Gavin Waterman won 6-2 6-4 at No. 1, and Paul Fumex and Nathanial Konstintino won 6-0 7-6( 7-4) at No. 2 doubles.
In the semifinals on May 27, Hand traveled to top-seeded Fairfield Prep and fell 70.
Gonzalves and Waterman earned a spot on the All-SCC First Team as doubles players. Carter Wilkins and Seehausen earned spots on the Second Team for singles.
On May 31, the team hosted Brookfield in the first round of the Class M State Tournament and won 6-1.
Softball
On May 24, Hand softball traveled to Cheshire for the quarterfinals of the SCC Tournament and fell 18-0. Erin Cerny recorded a hit in the contest, and she pitched 3.2 innings, giving up six hits and three earned runs. She walked two and struck out three. Grace Hall threw .1 innings, giving up eight hits and 11 earned runs. She also walked two batters.
Alexa Young was named to the All-SCC First Team for her efforts this spring.
The Hand girls’ lacrosse team hosted Lyman Hall in the first round of the SCC Tournament on May 24 and won 18-4.
In the semifinals on May 27, the Tigers traveled to Amity and lost a tight 13-11 game.
Marla Lafferty (attack), Claire Levis (attack), and Bridget Waters (defense) were named to the All-SCC First Team. Liz Walsh (defense) was named to the Second Team.
Scholar Athletes
Marla Lafferty (girls’ lacrosse) and Deacon Wilkins (boys’ tennis) were named Hand’s SCC Scholar Athletes for the spring for excelling both in the classroom and in their respective sports.
Baseball
The Hand baseball team closed out the regular season on May 27, hosting LymeOld Lyme and winning 15-1. Shailen Pathy earned the win by pitching four innings and allowing just one run. Rocco Zagami and Sam Markovitz both had three hits, and Lucca Boyce and Jonas Markovitz both had two hits. Cooper Burke had a hit and two Runs Batted In (RBI).
Paul Calandrelli earned a spot on the All-SCC First Team for the Tigers, and Nick Maynard and Hayden Whitcher were named to the Second Team.
SCC Second Team for Hand boys’ volleyball this spring.
Boys’ Outdoor Track
The Hand boys’ 4x100-meter relay team of Stone Leckey, Lucas Nolte, Aedan Virgulto, and Matt Petersen were named First Team All-SCC with a first place time of 42.54. The 4x400 team (Nolte, Petersen, Virgulto, and John Daniels) also earned First Team All-SCC honors, finishing in a time of 3:19.29 and winning the race. Nolte also earned a spot on the First Team in the 400 by placing first (48.97). Leckey (15700) was named to the All-SCC First Team for the javelin, as he placed first in the event. Daniels (14.70) was named to the All-SCC Second Team for the 110 hurdles (second place) and the 300 hurdles (39.64, second place). Sean Arms also earned a spot on the second team for the pole vault, finishing in second place (14-00).
The team won the SCC West Sectional Championship on May 19 and placed third at the SCC Championship meet on May 27.
Matt McManus and Cameron Knight were named to the All-SCC Team for Hand boys’ golf.
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Girls’ Golf
Millie Gobleck was named to the AllSCC Team for her efforts with Hand girls’ golf this spring.
Girls’ Tennis
Boys’ Lacrosse
Boys’ Tennis
Girls’ Lacrosse
Chris Stites earned a spot on the All-
Photo courtesy of Tom Virgulto
Pictured is the Hand boys' outdoor track team that won the SCC West Sectional Championship and placed third at the SCC Championship meet.
Killingworth’s Harwood Finds Her Passion on the Rugby Pitch
By Jennifer McCulloch
Special to The Source
Growing up in Killingworth, Carlee Harwood was involved in a variety of sports and activities. She began dance when she was just two years old and the next year added in cheerleading. She started gymnastics at age nine, and in elementary school, she added lacrosse to her repertoire.
In seventh grade, Carlee decided to move from the sidelines and onto the gridiron, playing football in seventh and eighth grade. While she enjoyed all of her activities and participated in each for many years, it wasn’t until her freshman year at Mercy that she found her true passion — rugby.
“When I got to Mercy, they did’t let me do football, and a friend I had danced with said I’d like rugby, so I tried it, and it just clicked,” says Carlee. “It’s not like any other sport where you have to be built a certain way or good at a certain skill. Anyone can join and be good at it.”
Entering her freshman year at Mercy, Carlee returned to her roots during the fall season and was a member of the cheerleading team. In the winter, she continued her passion for gymnastics. She considered joining the lacrosse team in the spring but landed on outdoor track, competing in the sprinting events.
As a freshman, Carlee joined the Shoreline Spartans club team, which also competed during the spring season. She fell in love with the sport, and by her junior year, she gave up track to focus on rugby.
The Spartans draw players from throughout the Shoreline area, and as a newer program — established in 2015 — most players join with no experience or knowledge of the game. Carlee’s freshman year was the first season that the Spartans had created a high school club team.
“We learned as we went because the majority of us were new to the sport,” says Carlee. “Our coaches focused on teaching us the basics and teamwork before getting into teaching us plays and how to win.”
As the team gained experience,
the wins began to fall into place. This past season, the Spartans went undefeated and won the CT Rugby Division 2 Championship with a 15-5 victory over North Haven.
“Going into it, I was expecting the team to be better than last year but hadn’t thought about being able to win states because we had a lot of new people and younger girls who weren’t so sure how to even play the sport,” says Carlee. “Our goal this season was to be better than the year before, do the best you can, and enjoy the sport. Once we won our first game, it pushed all of us to really want to win states.”
In addition to many having to learn the sport when they join the team being a challenge, the team also has to get to know each other. The Spartans are based out of The Morgan School in Clinton, drawing players from Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Chester, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Madison, and Guilford.
“We’ve grown a lot from freshman year,” says Carlee. “We definitely improved a lot as we got to know the sport and became friends with each other and built a trust.”
Drawing players from so many towns, Carlee found it more of a challenge to build team bonds, as most had not known each other prior to playing together. Many also lived far apart, making it difficult to hang out outside of practice. The team found ways to bond, though, through pasta parties, group chats, and FaceTiming to review film.
Shoreline Spartans girls’ rugby Head Coach Ciera Harris has seen Carlee grow tremendously in her time on the rugby turf. The leadership she provides both on and off the field has made a huge impact on her teammates.
“Carlee dominates the pitch on both offense and defense. She has stepped up as a leader on and off
the field by helping the players focus and hyping them up for games when necessary,” says Harris. “She is always there for her teammates, whether they need rides to practice or some extra support. Carlee is always willing to step in and help others learn new skills and build their confidence. We are so proud of all of the success she has and look forward to watching her continue to grow as a collegiate athlete.”
During her freshman season, Carlee saw a coach from Sacred Heart University at one of her games. She had heard that the coach had asked who she was, and not knowing the rules of college recruiting, she approached the coach.
“I introduced myself, and she explained she didn’t realize I was a freshman and to get back in touch my junior year,” says Carlee. “Ever since that little interaction, I thought if I was almost recruited as a freshman at a sport I didn’t really know how to play, I think I could go there by junior or senior year.”
With that goal in mind, Carlee focused on her academics and improving her rugby game, while still continuing cheer and gymnastics throughout high school. She toured Sacred Heart University, had an official visit with the team, and accepted an offer to play rugby with the Pioneers.
“It felt really good to finally see all my hard work be acknowledged — I feel very selfaccomplished that I made it that far,” says Carlee, who plans to study something in the exercise science or health field. “The team there is a nice tight community where they always have each other’s backs no matter what.”
Carlee recently graduated, but she enjoyed her time at Mercy where she was a member of the Helping Hands Helping Paws club that helped shelter animals. She also supported many other clubs and their events when she could around her sports schedule.
While Carlee would have loved to continue playing football in high school — taking after her older twin brothers, Lee and Carey, who graduated in 2023 — she enjoyed her time cheering for Xavier High School.
Photo courtesy of Carlee Harwood Carlee Harwood has found her passion with the sport of rugby, as she recently won the state championship with the Shoreline Spartans.
Schedules
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Saturday, June 7: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals
Monday, June 9: Division II State Tournament at 8 a.m.
Friday, June 6: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Sunday, June 15: Class M State Tournament Finals
Saturday, June 7: State Open Championship at 11:30 a.m.
Boys’ Tennis Advances in States, Softball Falls in Conference Quarters
Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian
Softball
Tuesday, June 10: Division II State Tournament at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, June 6: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals
Saturday, June 7: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 11: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals
Friday, June 6: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Thursday, June 12: Class M State Tournament Finals
On May 24, the H-K softball team hosted Lyme-Old Lyme in the quarterfinals of the Shoreline Conference Tournament and fell 4-2. Hannah Reilly hit an RBI double in the contest, and Emma Giaccone drove in a run. Giaccone also pitched seven innings, giving up four hits and zero earned runs. She walked one batter and struck out six.
Boys’ Tennis
Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals
Saturday, June 7: State Open Championship at 11:30 a.m.
Lacrosse
Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 11: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
The Shoreline Conference held its season-ending boys’ tennis tournament on May 27 and May 28 on the courts at Old Lyme High School and Old Saybrook High School. H-K’s Matthew Medina was declared the victor in the 3-4 singles bracket with a “come from behind” threeset victory in the finals. In the 1-2 singles finals, Bryce Leiberman, the Cougars’ senior co-captain and No. 1 seed, was defeated in a two-set match.
Wr a ps COUGARS
In a small ceremony before play began on the second day, Haddam-Killingworth was awarded the championship trophy and banner as the 2025 season champions.
In the first round of the Class S State Tournament on May 30, H-K hosted Cromwell and won 5-2. The Cougars won three of the four singles matches and two of the three doubles matches contested. Although H-K lost at No. 1 singles, “the final score doesn’t accurately represent how the match was played,” said Head Coach Rod Pakus. “Sharan played at his usual high level, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Bryce play better - it was a great match.”
Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals
Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals
Lacrosse
Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Tuesday, June 10: Division III State Tournament at 8 a.m.
Sunday, June 15: Class S State Tournament Finals
Tyler Medina was afforded the No. 7 seed in the 1-2 singles bracket, Matthew Medina earned the No. 1 seed, and senior co-captain Joe Wessinger the No. 2 seed in the 3-4 singles event. Seniors Chase Smalley and Michael Perry were the No. 1 seed in the doubles bracket. Tyler Medina was defeated in the second round by the eventual winner of the 1-2 singles competition, while Wessinger , Smalley, and Perry bowed out in the semifinal of their respective brackets. Additionally, Head Coach Rod Pakus was named Coach of the Year for the conference.
Shoreline Spartans Girls’ Rugby Claims Division 2
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ability to juke any player and her strong influence on the field as scrum half,” said Harris. “Maria was dedicated to the sport and had the ability to push herself and others when they are down and play through the tough times. Bethany had a locked-in attitude and ability to focus everyone around her. She is always willing to push herself, support others, and learn more about the game.• Skyla has made
great strides in her abilities, and we will miss Aleia’s sound effects while playing and practicing, her can-do attitude, and her ability to go out there and use every amount of strength she has to take down other teams. We only had one season with Olivia and wish she could continue with us. Olivia might have started this year but has been playing as if she’s played all her life.”
Harris is also grateful for the support of her coaching staff, including Urban,
The rest of H-K’s singles roster won their matches in straight sets, while the No. 1 doubles duo of Chase Smalley and Michael Perry were pushed in a 7-5, 7-5 match to secure the win. The No. 3 doubles team of Larson McLaughlin and Jackson Smith completed their match and were the first off the courts, setting the tone for the contest.
Tyler Medina won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 singles, and Matthew Medina won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3 singles. Wessinger won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 4 singles.
On the doubles side, Smalley and Perry won 7-5, 7-5 at No. 1, and McLaughlin and Smith won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3.
Championship
Veronica Genco, and Francessca•Tino. The group celebrated this year’s team with one of Harris’s favorite traditions, an end-ofyear fun practice where they not only play games, but celebrate team members and their contributions and reflect on the season.
“During this practice, we get to really enjoy each other’s company and celebrate our seniors and our team,” said Harris. “This season, the girls went above and beyond our goals for this season. We
wanted to win some games and make it the best season we could for our seniors.”
The Shoreline Spartans Rugby program is a non-profit organization located in Clinton, Connecticut,• dedicated to giving boys and girls an opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed through the sport of rugby. The Spartans are always looking for new players, and no experience is required. All coaches are USA Rugby certified. For information, visit www.shoreline rugby.com.
Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Last Week’s Answers
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Bringing Bluebirds Home
How One Couple is Helping Bring Birds Back to Madison
By Michael Fitzsousa
When Susannah and Tom Graedel moved to Connecticut from New Jersey in 1997, they brought with them a love of bluebirds. As they had at their former home in the Garden State, they erected small wooden nest boxes to attract and harbor the brightly colored songbirds, which only a few decades before appeared to be in danger of disappearing.
The boxes were part of a national effort by the North American Bluebird Society, launched in the ‘70s, to save the Eastern bluebird species. These specially designed boxes protected bluebird nests and young from predators. For the Graedels, who live in North Branford, the boxes became the focal point of a weekly routine to monitor the progress of a now-expanding population. Coordinating with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Citizen Science Program, the Graedels would check the boxes at their former home on Legend Hill Road in Madison and repair any damage caused by rodents, snakes, or competing bird species such as wrens and sparrows. When the bluebird offspring arrived, they recorded the details and sent the data off to Cornell. That backyard operation expanded over time to other locations, including Bauer Park, the Madison town park where Susannah Graedel worked as an environmental educator for many years, and now Rettich Preserve on River Road, which is managed by the Madison Land Conservation Trust. The Graedels maintain 22 boxes at Bauer Park and seven boxes at Rettich Preserve. They even check the boxes at their former home.
“The idea is you inspect them regularly. Is there a nest there? Are there eggs in the nest? Are there baby birds?” said Tom Graedel. “If you do this every week, then if something’s wrong, you can clean them out and get things going again.” And much can go wrong. Marauding house wrens and starlings are prone to trashing the nests or moving in on top with their own nests. If bluebird eggs or hatchlings are present, the invaders destroy them.
Unlike many species of birds, Eastern
bluebirds are cavity nesters, typically making their homes in empty hollows of trees and old fence posts. As old-growth forests were cleared for farmland in the 1800s, their numbers declined dramatically—as much as 90% by the mid-20th century. The success of invasive species, notably house sparrows and European starlings, created competition for nesting spaces. But the bluebirds rebounded in large part thanks to the many thousands of nest boxes that became popular after efforts to publicize their plight. They now have a rating of “least concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Christmas Bird Counts organized by the Audubon Society showed a three-fold increase in Eastern bluebirds from 1980 to 2004.
“They really are thriving,” said Susannah Graedel, who studied zoology at the University of Michigan and earned a master’s degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Rutgers University. She will be leading a program titled “Get Ready for Bluebirds” on Saturday, June 21 at Bauer Park in Madison.
Tom Graedel, who was a researcher at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, before joining the faculty at Yale School of the Environment, has enjoyed a lifelong fascination with birds but is particularly drawn to the bluebird.
“You get into this business, and you tend to like an awful lot of different birds, but bluebirds are pretty special—and it’s special that you can deal with them,” he said.
“A lot of birds that are special, but you just have no way of connecting with them. A chickadee is small and does its own thing, and we love them, but we’re not housing them. But bluebirds, they’re just right. We can deal with them and do them some good.”
Bluebirds start nesting in Madison in early spring. On Saturday, June 21, from 8 to 10 a.m., learn about what these lovely songbirds need to raise a family, then tour the Bauer Bluebird Trail to see the birds in action. Learn how to become a bluebird nest box monitor as part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Citizen Science Program. Next box plans are available. This is an outdoor program, so dress for the weather. All ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Susannah Graedel. Meets outside the Bauer Park Classroom building. Rain date is Sunday, June 22, from 8 to 10 am. Register here: https://bit.ly/4k4qmh4
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Photo courtesy of Michael Fitzsousa
When Susannah and Tom Graedel moved to Connecticut from New Jersey in 1997, they brought with them a love of bluebirds.
Photo courtesy of Michael Fitzsousa
When Susannah and Tom Graedel moved to Connecticut from New Jersey in 1997, they brought with them a love of bluebirds.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 5
Ribbon Cutting
: 10:30 a.m. Little Sprouts Learning Center, 169 Ledge Hill Rd., Guilford. The learning center offers child-centered learning experiences, lessons, and activities for ages 2 to 5. For info, visit littlesproutsnorthguilford.com.
The Estuary Outreach Series
: 1 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. The Estuary aims to introduce its mission, highlight its available services, and engage in discussions with community members about the challenges facing the organization, including the funding crisis for the Meals on Wheels program. For info, visit yourestuary.org.
: 5 to 7 p.m. Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. For info, call 203-689-5526 or visit danstevens.net.
Community Fund (GCF) Annual Meeting
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. GCF will present the 2025 grantees with their awards. For info, email info@guilfordcommunityfund.org or visit guilfordcommunityfund.org.
31st Annual Poetry Presentation
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Winning poets will read their poems and receive their awards. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Watercolor Workshop
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 19 and over. Participants will use the three primary colors and experiment with blending, transparency, and basic brush techniques. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Open Mic Night
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Madison’s Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m. The first 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
The Poetry of Protest: Just in Case This is Not a Perfect World
: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library 67 Park St. Features a discussion led by Guilford Poet Laureate Mark
McGuire-Schwartz. For info or to register, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Author Event: Sanibel in Conversation with Tory Bilski
To Have and Have More: A Novel
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and first-time guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Concert by Karla Bonoff
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Good Neighbor Lighting: An Informative Event on Lighting and Bird Migration
: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Page Hardware & Appliance Co., 9 Boston St., Guilford. Features outdoor demonstrations about ways to reduce energy bills, save money, and lower carbon footprints by converting outdoor lighting to bird-safe lighting. Cohosted by Page Hardware and two nonprofit organizations combating light pollution, Lights Out Connecticut and Dark Sky. For info, email Janice Ross at jross3340@gmail.com.
Friday Movie Matinee
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
First Friday Art Stroll
: 5 to 8 p.m. Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. Most shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open late. Also features live music on the porch with Paddy Whack and paintings of Leif’s home and travels. For info, call 860526-2077 or visit nilssonstudio.com.
Opening Reception for
David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance
: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features wine, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to meet the artist. The exhibit runs through Sunday, July 6. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Phantom of the Opera
: 6 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Shoreline Theater Academy. Free. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org/tickets.
Best of Boston Comedy Festival
Calendar for the Week of June 5, 2025
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 9
Fourth 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 workshops and concerts with local, regional, and international maritime performers; a family stage; demonstrations of sailor skills; boat trips on the Connecticut River; a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing; and late-night chantey sings in the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. Evening concerts require tickets. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Church Tag Sale
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Outdoor tables will have records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, electronics, sporting equipment, and miscellaneous tag sale items. Indoor tables will have clothing, toys, jewelry, china, linens, kitchen supplies, craft supplies, and more. Rain or shine. For info, contact 860-349-3058 or maryellend1947@comcast.net.
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven. Features household items, toys, and more. For info, contact 203-239-0156 or office@stjohns-northhaven.org.
Church Tag Sale Tag, Plant, and Bake Sale
: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Features household items, kitchenware, linens, jewelry, plants, decorative pots, books, homemade bakery treats, and more. Hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild. Proceeds benefit the church mission projects at home and abroad. For info, call the church at 203-245-4145.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lyme/Old Lyme Middle School, 49 Lyme St. Old Lyme. Hosted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG). Free to residents of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and other RiverCOG region towns. For info, visit rivercog.org/regionalservices/household-hazardous-waste.
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Music by Dan Stevens
Guilford
‘Quest for Radiance’ Illuminates Susan Powell Fine Art
Susan Powell Fine Art is presents , a solo exhibition by artist David Dunlop, running from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, July 6.
Dunlop’s work captures the ephemeral qualities of light, movement, and perception. Through layering semi-transparent Quest for Radiance
pigments on reflective surfaces, his paintings evoke the shifting luminance of sunlight across marshes, the shimmer of color on drifting leaves, and the glowing symphony of city lights.
“Radiance—revealing it, reveling in it, exploring it—that is my quest,” said Dunlop. His paintings blend realism with abstraction, drawing inspiration from science,
art history, and plein air observation to convey the experience of light in motion. Depending on the time and lighting, each piece invites contemplation and may reveal something new with every viewing.
An opening reception will be held Friday, June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring hors d’oeuvres, wine, and an opportunity to meet the artist.
Susan Powell Fine Art is located at 679 Boston Post Road in Madison. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and visits are available by appointment. For more information, call 203-318-0616, email susanpowell fineart@gmail.com, or visit www.susan powellfineart.com.
David Dunlop, , Oil on brushed gold aluminum, 48 x 48 Luminous Tranquility
David Dunlop, , Oil on aluminum 24 x 36 May to September
Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art
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: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features crafters, raffles for cash prizes, food, and more. For info, call the parish office at 860-669-8512.
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green. In conjunction with the ABC bike sale. Free admission. Food and beverage available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the local and state charities supported by the Madison Lions Club. For info, call 860-227-8045.
: 9:30 a.m. Angeloni Woodland Preserve. Hikers will begin walking the interconnected trail systems from the cul-desac on Chestnut Grove Road in Guilford. Hosted by the North Branford Land Conservation Trust. Led by Frank Angeloni and David Bell. For info, email info@nblandtrust.org or visit nblandtrust.org/events.
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Sullivan Drive entrance to the East River Preserve, 55 Sullivan Dr., Guilford. Some portions of the planned route are steep, so hiking shoes/boots and poles are recommended. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT President Janet Ainsworth. For info, text 203-530-7826 or visit guilfordlandtrust.org.
: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maximus Home, 143 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features varieties of turquoise, cut cabochon stones, and other semi-precious jewelry. Presented by Martin Seidel from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show is free and open to the public. For info, contact Lu Leahy at 860-961-9296 or maryluleahy@gmail.com
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Features strawberry shortcake, homemade biscuits, berries, and freshly whipped cream. A lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will also be available for purchase. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or admin@stonycreekchurchct.org.
: Noon. Meet at The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven, for a scenic ride to the trailhead. In celebration of National Trails Day. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Greenway Trail and The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Free admission. For info, call 203-467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.
: Noon to 9 p.m. Ethel Peters Recreational Complex, 145 Glenwood Rd., Clinton. For info, visit clintonrotaryct.com or facebook.com/Clintonrotaryct.
Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Karen Warfield
:
The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America
1 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: . Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Summer Crafts with Natalie: Wood Decoupage and Paint Summer Sign
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Hike in The Preserve State Forest
: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Meet at the parking lot across the street from #231 Ingham Hill Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a moderate to brisk pace over rolling trails. The path may be rocky and walking sticks are helpful. The hike will have a few stops to observe nature and geological features. Bring water and insect protection. Wear boots. Hosted by Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. Heavy rain cancels. For info, call leader Kathy Connolly at 860-510-2136 or visit the natural side/outdoor programming link at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com/info/activities.
The Rotary Club of Essex 2025 Shad Bake
: 3 to 6 p.m.
Essex Island Marina’s Safe Harbor grounds. Features American shad prepared and cooked using an open fire method, side dishes, live music, and more. Chicken dinner is available for non-pescatarians. Cost: $40 per person advance ticket. For info or tickets, visit rotaryclubofessex.com.
Author Talk and Film Showing: An Evening Through Cuba
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Trails Day Weekend 2025: Killingworth Reservoir Trail Hike
: 10 a.m. Meet at the Platt Nature Center, 44 Roast Meat Hill Rd., Killingworth. Features a 1.5 mile loop in the Killingworth and Kelseytown Reservoir watershed area, which includes some minor hills and will cross the Menunketesuck River footbridge. The loop trail takes hikers past Pete’s Pond and borders the Cockaponset state forest. Hosted by Connecticut Water. For info, call Jessica Baldwin at 203- 623-8657.
The Women of '76
: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Features a portrayal of five women who witnessed the American Revolution and changed the course of history. Presented by actor Rita Parisi. Free admission. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 24. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Solstice
: 2 to 4 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. The exhibit runs through Sunday, June 29. For info, contact Kathy Kane at 203-9886221 or kathykanered@gmail.com, or Karen Wheeler at 203-415-7553 or klw825@gmail.com.
Metal and Cloth: My Time in Cuba
: 6:30 p.m. SWF Foundation, 348 E. Main St., Clinton. Features Cathy Weiss, author of . Co-hosted by Connecticut Book Festivals and SWF Foundation Gallery. To RSVP, email cathy_weiss@mac.com. For info, visit swffoundation.com.
Public Stargazing Night
: 7 p.m. Young’s Park, 60 Blackstone Ave., Branford. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Open to all. For info, directions, or cancellation notices due to clouds or weather, call 866-808-ASNH or visit asnh.org.
Sweet Saturday Nights: Frank Critelli, Jill Thompson, and Terri LaChance
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Concert by Nefresh Mountain
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7 AND
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Finding Neverland
: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The Morgan School Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Ballet. Tickets: $30 general admission, $20 children. For info or tickets, call 203-533-5622 or visit shorelineballet.com.
Opening Reception for Opening Reception for Concert by the Shoreline Soul Community Choral
: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center (GAC), 411 Church St. Features the works of teen artists and live music by peers from School of Rock Madison. The exhibit runs through Sunday, June 22. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
: 3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Led by professional singer Angela Clemmons. Presented by Music at the Meetinghouse. Admission is free but a freewill offering is appreciated. Proceeds benefit Raise the Roof, the shoreline’s connection to Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. For info, contact 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
The Third Place In Some Chosen Place
: 4 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Features , a 7-movement work that recounts the history of Stony Creek, and other works. For info, visit stonycreeksingers.org.
Community Concert by the Stony Creek Singers Leadership, Legacy, and Lessons from Connecticut's Capitol
: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features an inaugural talk of the Fulford History Lecture series. Presented by Dannel P. Malloy, former governor of Connecticut and current chancellor of the University of Maine System. For info or to register (required), call 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Madison ABC Annual Meeting
: 4 p.m. Madison Surf Club, 13 Surf Club Rd. The event honors the Daniel Hand High School class of 2025 and gives tribute to Kenny Carter, who will be attending Union College in the fall. Keynote speaker: Marvin Walker, a 2005 Madison ABC alumnus and current regional director for math at KIPP NYC. Open to the public. For info, email madisonabcevents@gmail.com or visit madisonabc.org/events.
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Church Spring Fair
Madison Lions Club 51st Annual Flea Market
Trails Day Walk at Angeloni Woodland Preserve
Blacksmith Demonstration
Nut Plains Woods Trails Day Hike
Native American Jewelry Exhibition
Stony Creek Strawberry Festival
Guided Walk at Beacon Hill, Branford
Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Walk
All Ages Invited to TradesUp Woodworking Event
All ages are invited to immerse themselves in a free program exploring the trade of woodworking with hand tools. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Henry Whitfield State Museum.
TradesUp will offer a STEAM-based learning experience with hands-on activities for participants to gain skills such as basic math, measuring, and hand-eye coordination while developing confidence and self-sufficiency. TradesUp is a nonprofit organization providing opportunities to try the trades and experience the joy of hands-on creating, making, and problemsolving.
Andrew Rowand, museum curator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, Connecticut, will give participants the chance to work with antique woodworking hand tools. Eric Sloane, a renowned Connecticut artist and author, amassed a large collection of early American hand tools now on display at the Eric Sloane Museum as a tribute to American artisanship.
Rick Liegl and Lara Miller will demonstrate decorative woodcarving unique to 1600s and 1700s New England, using traditional patterns like those found on period furniture exhibited in the Whitfield House. Rick, a woodworker for many years, has spent the last year teaching Lara this historical woodcarving and joinery in an apprenticeship funded by the National
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Third Annual ChoralFest
TradesUp will offer a STEAM-based learning experience with hands-on activities for participants to gain skills such as basic math, measuring, and hand-eye coordination while developing confidence and self-sufficiency.
Endowment for the Arts, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, the Connecticut Cultural Fund, and the Connecticut Office of the Arts.
for
: 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Features 100 voices from area church choirs accompanied by piano, organ, and a 20-piece orchestra. Participants will include choirs from Madison, North Madison, Guilford, North Guilford, Clinton, Westbrook, North Haven, and East Haven. Free but donations are welcome. For info, contact Nathan Bayreuther at 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or nbayreuther@fccmadison.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 9
2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf Tournament
: 11 a.m. Fox Hopyard Golf Club, 1 Fox Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Registration at 11 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m., shotgun start 12:30 p.m. with a scramble format. Cost: $225, includes golf with cart, lunch, buffet dinner, and prizes. For info, call 860-388-3266 or visit goschamber.com/golftournament.
Trades Day will take place rain or shine. Admission to the Whitfield House and visitor center exhibit galleries is free. For more information, call 203-453-2457,
: 1:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will create a colorful paper wreath for summer. Supplies will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
Vision to Reality: Creating Memorable Buildings and Spaces
: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Mitchell Hirsch, architect and partner at Pelli Clarke & Partners. 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.
Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
Don’t Let Him In
: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.
email whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit https://portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.
Kate Classic Film:
Suddenly, Last Summer
: 2 and 7 p.m.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Cookbook Club
Healthy in a Hurry: Real Life. Real Food. Real Fast.
: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Book: by Danielle Walker. Attendees make a dish of their choosing from a recipe in the cookbook and bring it to the meeting. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Mandala Tote Bags Workshop
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Led by nature artist Denise Smith. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Pickin’ Party
: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net.
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Press Release from the Henry Whitfield State Museum
Photo courtesy of the Henry Whitfield State Museum
Photo courtesy of the Henry Whitfield State Museum
Rick Liegl and Lara Miller will demonstrate decorative woodcarving unique to 1600s and 1700s New England, using traditional patterns like those found on period furniture exhibited in the Whitfield House.
Art
All: Summer Paper Wreaths
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Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class
: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedbeginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.
Author Event: Betsy Golden Kellem in Conversation with Debby Applegate
Jumping Through Hoops
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
The Inside Story on Publishing a Picture Book
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Amy J. Barry and Haley Grunloh, author and illustrator of the children’s book, . For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
A Cat All His Own
Adult Movie Night
: 6 to 8 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
2025 Summer Concert Series
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by Timmy Maia. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.
rain, the event takes place at the Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Mary’s Culinary Class: Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo and S’mores Cookie Bars
: 5 to 7 p.m. Meet in the kitchen at the East Haven Recreation Department, 1 Maple St. For children ages 5 to 12. Open to East Haven residents and nonresidents. Hosted by the East Haven Parks and Recreation. Cost: $40. Bring a drink to class. For info or to register (required), visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Alzheimer's Association. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Oncology Yoga
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Third Thursday Movie Matinee
Bus Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut
Trip to : 9:30 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the Jeremy Frey basketry exhibit. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $64, includes a catered lunch at the museum. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Breastfeeding Support Meeting
: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.
Outdoor Yoga for a Cause
: 9:45 a.m. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Greene Art Gallery garden, 29 Whitfield St., Guilford. Led by yoga instructor and practitioner Erin Schuster. Cost: freewill donation upon arrival by cash or check. Proceeds benefit Women & Family Life Center. For info or to register (required), email to shorelinectyoga@gmail.com.
Untold Tales of Yale’s Immigrant Artisans
: 12:30 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Daphne Stratton Gignac, a graduating history major student from Yale University. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class
: 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedbeginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.
: 10 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Leverage the Media Tools You Own
: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Online event. Presented by Melissa Tarlton of Miranda Creative. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Supported by M&T Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.
Summer Reading Kick-off
: 12:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants can register for summer reading to include an entry for a raffle. Also includes lawn games, music, and ice cream. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Summer and Schedule Disruption: Beach/Vacations and Sensory Processing Challenges
: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. A second session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. also takes place via Zoom. Part of the monthly support group meetings for parents and grandparents of children diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome. Free and open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For info, or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190 or email counselor Joanne Baker Deal at joannebakerdeal@gmail.com.
Color Our World: Summer Reading Kock-off Party
:
1 p.m. Chester Public Library lawn, 21 W. Main St. Features games, crafts, music, ice cream, and more. Attendees can sign up for the summer reading program. For info, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.
Summer Reading Kickoff Event
: 1:30 p.m. Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex. For children entering kindergarten to grade 6. After signing up, families can enjoy a snow cone from Kona Ice. Co-hosted by the Essex and Ivoryton libraries. Free and open to the public. In case of
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a gentle yoga workshop for oncology patients. Led by Ellen McNally, a restorative and gentle yoga instructor. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Opening Night for
: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, June 29. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
Concert by Susan Werner
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Concert by the U.S. Coast Guard
: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Features a performance by the brass quintet of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, with two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Free and open to the public. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Play It Big: Among Us
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Features a life-size version of the game, Among Us. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Open Mic with Terri Lachance
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Minimum three songs for each performer, more if time allows. House piano and sound system available. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.
Concert by Jake Kulak and the Cosmos Sunshine Trio Long Days
8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org
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Shoreline Soul to Perform Free Gospel Concert
The Shoreline Soul community gospel choir will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, June 8, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street on the Guilford Green. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., and admission is free.
Presented by the Music at the Meetinghouse concert series, the performance promises an afternoon of joy, inspiration, and powerful music that celebrates the spirit of community. The 90-voice choir, under the direction of professional singer and choir director Angela Clemmons, features singers from across the shoreline and beyond who participated in Shoreline Soul’s five-session gospel workshop.
The concert will also feature a special appearance by guest soloist Erica Wilkins, whose dynamic vocals and emotional delivery have captivated past audiences.
“This is more than a concert—it’s a moment of grace where music, community, and spirit come together in perfect harmony,” Clemmons said.
A free-will offering will be collected to support Raise the Roof, the shoreline’s connection to Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. Proceeds will help fund the organization’s 24th sponsored home, currently under construction at 24 Old Schoolhouse Road in Madison.
For more information, contact Angela Clemmons at 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Third Annual Community Tag Sale
Family Day
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Proceeds benefit the 2025 Clinton Summerfest and Fireworks event Saturday, Aug. 23. For info, contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com, or visit clintonct.com.
Annual Tag, Plant, and Bake Sale
: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thomas Griswold House, 171 Boston St., Guilford. For info, visit guilfordkeepingsociety.org/events.
Lacemaking at Dudley Farm
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society Parents Coffee Chat
: 10 a.m. to noon. Guilford Town Green, 33 Whitfield St. For parents and caregivers to share experiences and learn more about the nonprofit NXYS: Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society. For info, email nxysociety@gmail.com.
Polymer Clay Dragon Workshop
: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 6 to 18. Presented by Deb Jaffe, a polymer clay artist. All tools and materials will be supplied. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read to Grow, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford, Features read-aloud time with authors Lizzy Rockwell and Gaia Cornwall, snacks, drinks, games, live entertainment, and more. Free and open to the public. For info, call 203-488-6800 or visit facebook.com/ReadtoGrowCT.
Chess Workshop
: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Second in a three-part series. Features immersive instruction with a chess coach. Lessons will demonstrate tactics and strategies, and time will be allotted to allow for game play. Open to children, teens, and adults who are looking to improve their chess skills. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
2025 Worth Tasting Tour
: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Departs from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St. Features a culinary walking tour to six to eight restaurants in downtown New Haven. Hosted by Stephen Fries, food columnist and professor of hospitality management. Remaining dates: Saturdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage. Tickets: $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. For info or to make a reservation (required), call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.
Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required.
For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Plant Sale
: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. In celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and National Garden Week. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club. Features member-grown perennials, annuals, vegetables, and more. Proceeds support town beautification and other projects. For info, call 203-453-0780.
Summer Market and Open House
: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society, in conjunction with Connecticut Open House Day. Features the new exhibit, "For Medicinal Purposes Only," showcasing medical devices, advice, and medication containers of the past. Guests may also proceed to the back lawn for the summer market with vendors selling photographs, prints, and jewelry. Refreshments will be offered. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.
Saint Lawrence Strawberry Festival
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saint Lawrence Parish, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features a bake sale, vendors, children's activities, music, and more. Free admission. For info, visit facebook.com/stlawrencekillingworthct.
Press Release from Shoreline Soul
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Soul
The Shoreline Soul community gospel choir will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, June 8.
Art Blooms at Pratt House
The Essex Historical Society invites the public to experience Pratt House and art in a fresh way with , a new outdoor gallery on the side lawn of Pratt House, Essex’s only historic house museum. The lawn will feature temporary installations by Connecticut artists, with exhibits rotating every two months throughout the summer. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables on the lawn to savor coffee or lunch while taking in the artwork. The society asks visitors to enjoy the space responsibly and leave it clean for others.
Currently on display through June are two works by Horace Miller, a professional artist and teacher. A graduate of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica, and currently studying at Central Connecticut State University, Miller’s exhibit, , highlights the shared experiences of human struggle despite cultural and ethnic differences.
The Essex Historical Society welcomes local artists to submit works for display during the season; one slot remains for 2025. Submitted pieces must be stable, able to withstand outdoor elements, appropriate for public display, and free from political affiliation. All works are subject to committee review and are temporary. The society does not purchase or retain works after their display period but will promote participating artists on its website and social media. Interested artists should contact Outreach Coordinator Kate Savage.
The Pratt House is located at 19 West Avenue, Essex.
For more information about Pratt House, featured artists, summer events, and volunteering, visit essexhistory.org.
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Frames in Film:
Perugino: Eternal Renaissance
: 1 p.m.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 80 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
10th Annual Ducky Dash for Diapers
: 1 to 4 p.m.
Behind the Clinton Town Hall, 54 E Main St. Features an old-fashioned duck race, photo opportunities with the duck mascot, DJ music, yard games, face painting, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Tickets: $5 per duck sponsorship via Venmo @Bare-Necessities. Proceeds benefit Bare Necessities, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and wipes to families in need. For info, visit facebook.com/BareNecessitiesCT.
Free Mainstage Performance:
: 2 p.m. The
Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. In conjunction with Connecticut Open House Day. The performance will be followed by a talk-back with Robert Dowling, a Eugene O'Neill scholar. For info, visit legacytheatrect.org.
Opening Reception for and the
92nd Annual Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Exhibition
: 5 to 7 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Both exhibits run through Thursday, July 17. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, call 860434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Welcome Summer BBQ: A Church Dinner Long Days Expanding Visions
: 6 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church (NGCC), 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features BBQ chicken, salads and slaws, fresh watermelon, and strawberry shortcake. Tickets: $25 for adults,
$10 for children ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited. For info, call Debbie Ripley at 203-605-0429 or visit facebook.com/NGCCUCC.
Sweet Saturday Nights: Tyler Seaton
: 7 to 9 p.m.
Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Concert by Floydian Trip (Tribute to Pink Floyd)
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.
Art on the Lawn
Expressions of the Story of Us
Press Release from the Essex Historical Society
Photo courtesy of the Essex Historical Society
The Essex Historical Society invites the public to experience Pratt House and art in a fresh way with Art on the Lawn, a new outdoor gallery on the side lawn of Pratt House.
of local teen artists. The exhibit runs Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 22, with a special opening reception on Sunday, June 8.
GAC Presents ‘The Third Place’ Teen Exhibition
The Third Place
The Guilford Art Center proudly announces the opening of , a vibrant new gallery exhibition showcasing the talents of local teen artists. The exhibit runs Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 22, with a special opening reception on Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring live music from School of Rock Madison. Admission to both the exhibit and reception is free and open to the public. explores the idea that spaces beyond home and school—so-called “third places”—are vital for young people to express themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and cultivate personal growth through the arts. Reflecting this theme, the exhibit shows how creativity and artistic community serve as powerful tools for youth development and innovation.
The Third Place
The exhibition features a diverse collection of work from teen artists across the shoreline, including paintings, drawings, mixed media, and more.
“The Guilford Art Center is proud to support
The Third Place
young artists and create a space where they can be seen, heard, and celebrated,” said Maureen Belden, executive director of the Guilford Art Center. “ is a testament to the power of creativity and community in shaping confident, thoughtful, and expressive individuals.”
The gallery is open daily and free to visit. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77) in Guilford.
The Guilford Art Center is a nonprofit school, shop, and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, experience their cultural and historical diversity, and appreciate the process and product of creative work.
For more information, visit www.guilford artcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Essex Summer Arts Festival
: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Essex Town Green. Features the artwork of representational and abstract painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, original printmakers, fabric artists, glass and wood artisans, and jewelry designers. Sponsored by Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Art Gallery. For info, visit spectrumartgallery.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Leaf-Print Note Cards Workshop
: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Hamden artist/educator Denise Smith. Each participant can design up to five cards using leaves and then embellish the cards using ink stamps with words of inspiration for a finishing touch. Free admission. For info or to register (required), call 203562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf League
: Tee times start 4:30 p.m. Fenwick Golf Club, 580 Maple Ave., Old Saybrook. Open to chamber members only. Space is limited. Remaining dates are Mondays, July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 15. Cost: $250 per golfer. For info, email judy@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit business.goschamber.com/events.
A Bloomsday Celebration
Ulysses
: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features the reading members from our Guilford community of the novel by James Joyce. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
The Afro-Semitic Experience Concert
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library. For info or to register (required), visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Concert by Jorma Kaukonen
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org. : 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advanced-beginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.
Fish with CARE
: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunset Pond, West Avenue, Essex. Hosted by the Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Features fishing instructors who will teach participants how to get started fishing safely, legally, and successfully. Bait, tackle, and instruction are provided. For ages 6 to adults. A conservation identification number is required for registration. Sponsored by the Essex Library. To register (required), visit the Fishing and Hunting Education Registration System at portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes and find the event in Essex. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Photo courtesy of the Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Art Center proudly announces the opening of The Third Place, a vibrant new gallery exhibition showcasing the talents
Press Release from the Guilford Art Center
CAS to Open Summer Juried Exhibition
The Clinton Art Society will present its annual Summer Juried Exhibition from Thursday, June 26 through July 30 at Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton.
“This event will be the highlight of our exhibition season as we celebrate visual arts and the vast talents of our member artists,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, president of the Clinton Art Society. “We are honored to have renowned artist Anda Styler serve as our juror to select works and choose award recipients.”
An opening reception will be held Sunday, June 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free event, which will include live music, refreshments, and a wide variety of artwork.
The juried exhibition features works in an array of styles and mediums, highlighting the diversity and talent of artists from across Connecticut and beyond. Art lovers are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the show during regular Town Hall hours, Monday through Friday.
Founded in 1949 by a small group of professional artists, the Clinton Art Society has grown into a regional
hub for the visual arts. Today, it includes members from across New England and offers exhibitions, critique sessions, and educational programming throughout the year. Artists working in all fine-art media, including painting and sculpture, are welcome to join.
Andrews Memorial Town Hall is located at 54 East Main Street in Clinton. For more information, contact casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Jeannette Delmore, , watercolor Mornings Gift
JoAnna Chapin, , watercolor The Fledglings
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Victoria Williams, , oil Sunday in the Park with Smartphone
Ceal Swift, , acrylic Lobster Boats
Christine Drago, , watercolor Last Day of Summer
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Pickin’ Party
: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net.
Author Event: Wally Lamb
Concert by Richie Furay Acoustic Trio
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Madison Cinema Art Gallery
: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com.
Solo Show by Linda McCarthy
: Runs through June 24.
Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
Into the Light
: Runs through June 28.
The River is Waiting: A Novel
: 7 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Concert by Shawn Colvin and Rodney Crowell
: 7:30
p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Diamond Painting
: 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.
Explore Creativity with Chris Van Allsburg
: 1 to 2 p.m.
Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For future children's book authors and illustrators in grades 2 through 5. Features an interactive story time with one of Chris Van Allsburg's creative books. Participants discuss his writing and illustrating process and then create their own illustrated story. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Shoreline Village Tea and Talk
: 2 p.m. Branford Green. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). In case of rain, the event takes place at Parthenon Diner, 374 E. Main St., Branford. For info, to RSVP, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.
Icons of Italy: Celebrating Legends of Arts, Culture, and Sport
: 4 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Fabiana Papaleoni. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Book Club
The Plot: A Novel
: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: by Jean Hanff Korelitz. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Hollywood Gems:
A Streetcar Named Desire
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Author Event: James Frey
: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Next To Heaven
Concert by Corvettes Doo Wop Revue
: 7:30 p.m. The
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Andrews Memorial Town Hall
Clinton Art Society Spring Members Exhibition
: 54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions. : Runs through June 19.
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery
Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
Spring 2025 Art Show
: Runs through June 30.
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery
: 1004
Nathanael B. Greene Community Center
Guilford Art League 2025 Spring Show
: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org. : Runs through July 15.
New Haven Museum
: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club
: Runs through June 28.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond
: Runs through February 2026.
Susan Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance
: Runs June 6 through July 6.
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery
:
146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.
Ink Slingers Unite: Works by the Printmaking Faculty of the Creative Arts Workshop
: Runs through June 23.
Yale University Art Gallery
: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.
David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive:
Runs through June 22.
Music
Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:
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.
: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features beach read recommendations by R.J. Julia booksellers Marilyn Negip, Mel Rosenthal, and Hannah Stelben. Complimentary adult beverage provided for those over 21. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Books and Booze: Beach Reads Edition The Art of Aging Gracefully
: 6 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by Elder Life Care Planning. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), contact 860-6645695 or Pamela@elderlcp.com.
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by I Petty The Fool. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by TJ's Pizza and Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.
: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner
: Runs through Aug. 31.
Guilford Art Center (GAC)
Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band. Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers. Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers.
Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:
104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874.
Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.
The Third Place
: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org. : Runs June 6 through June 22.
James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery
: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
: Runs through June 30.
Kehler Liddell Gallery
IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition
: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org. : Runs Aug. 2 through Aug. 24.
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 860-3952000.
Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.
Legacy Offers Free Mainstage Performance for CT Open House Day
Press Release from Legacy Theatre
The Legacy Theatre, celebrating its fifth anniversary season, will join the State of Connecticut for CT Open House Day on Saturday, June 14, by offering free admission to the 2 p.m. performance of its mainstage production of .
Long Days
Keely Baisden Knudsen, executive artistic director of The Legacy Theatre, said, “CT Open House Day 2025 provides The Legacy Theatre with a unique opportunity to give back to the community and expand accessibility to our theatre for some who may not typically be able to attend. After this special performance, there will be a talk-back with Eugene O’Neill scholar Robert Dowling.”
According to CT.gov, Connecticut’s official state website, “The purpose of this event is to inspire Connecticut residents to learn about all the experiences in their own backyard, anticipating that this will convert them into ambassadors who will recommend these experiences to other visitors.”
Long Days
is a world premiere comedy. Playwright Gabe McKinley said, “I started this play by simply wondering if one could write a comedy that takes place during the greatest American drama, Eugene O’Neill’s . Perhaps foolishly, I gave it a shot. What began as a thought experiment grew into a love letter to
Long Day’s Journey into Night
actors, the theater in all its forms and, of course, the eternally complicated Mr. O’Neill. I hope everyone enjoys the show as much as I enjoyed writing it.”
Complimentary tickets for the Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. performance are available while supplies last at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org, with a limit of two tickets per person. Tickets for all other performances are available for purchase at the website or by calling the box office at 203-315-1901. Long Days runs from June 12 through June 29.
The Legacy Theatre is located at 128 Thimble Islands Road in the Stony Creek Village of Branford.
A fully accessible professional theatre company and training center, The Legacy Theatre serves as a cultural hub along the Connecticut shoreline, uniting audiences through timeless classical works and fresh contemporary theater. The theatre is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of visionary theatre-makers, incubating emerging new works, and inspiring a lifelong love of the arts in audiences of all ages. The theatre, fully renovated prior to its 2021 opening, occupies the former Stony Creek Puppet Theatre, a building with a century of rich history that includes performances by Orson Welles and, in 2024, a musical directed by Julie Andrews.
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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.
The Wharf:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com.
American Girl Doll Club:
6 to 6:45 p.m. First Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):
10 a.m.
Groups and Activities
A Journey Through America’s Past:
Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.
Acoustics Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:
5 to 6 p.m.
Second Tuesday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No registration. For info, call 860-767-1560.
to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Art Critique Series (Special-Themed Session):
10 a.m.
to noon. Third Thursday. Via Zoom. Runs November through April. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert:
6 p.m. Tuesdays. Valley Shore Community Television Inc., 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.
Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:
10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.
Bingo:
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Cost: $12 per person. For info, call 860-3881611.
Bingo
: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.
Board Game Club
: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Third Thursday. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. All ages welcome. For info, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.
Book Club:
Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
The Legacy Theatre, celebrating its fifth anniversary season, will join the State of Connecticut for CT Open House Day on Saturday, June 14, by offering free admission to the 2 p.m. performance of its mainstage production of Long Days.
Summer Arts Festival Comes to the Essex Green
Enjoy a weekend of art, artist meet-and-greets, and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Town Green Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, the festival is located at 12 Main Street, Essex.
Visitors will find original artwork by painters working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, mixed media, and collage. Fine crafts will include pottery, ceramics, woodwork, and unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the many attractions Essex offers, including fine restaurants, classic New England architecture, and scenic vistas.
The 2025 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. Arts Center Killingworth, the nonprofit festival sponsor, presents several annual festivals and offers workshops and classes for artists of all ages and skill levels.
Spectrum Gallery and Store, an extension of the Arts Center, is located nearby at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. It is currently exhibiting Nature Up Close through July 6. Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and offers fine crafts in fabric, glass, ceramics, paper, pottery, jewelry, wood, and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit spectrumartgallery.org or call 860-767-0742.
Press Release from the Arts Center Killingworth
Lisa Conti. , mixed media, photograph on linen w, ink enhancements mounted on wood panel, 8x10.
The Cape
Photo courtesy of the Art Center Killingworth
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Books on Tap Book Club:
6 to 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to patrons ages 21 and up. Sponsored by the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Chair Yoga with Martha:
6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Chester Blood Pressure Clinic:
2 to 3 p.m. Third Tuesday. Chester Town Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for Chester seniors and community members. For info, contact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 or Scarlson@crahd.net.
Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:
7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.
Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Christian Science Testimony Meeting:
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Coastal Camera Club Meeting:
7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.
Coloring and Conversation:
2 to 3 p.m. First Monday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Registration is suggested. For info or to register, contact Cindy Baklik at 860-395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.
Community Breakfast
: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Madison. For info, email mainoffice@fccmadison.org or visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.
Compassion Kits:
4 p.m. Wednesdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants knit and/or crochet items for charity. Needles, yarn, and patterns are provided, but participants may bring their own. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Cookbook Club:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Craft Night:
6 p.m. Third Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to ages 14 and up. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Craft of the Month:
6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Creative Craft Night
: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Creative Writing Group:
6 p.m. Second Monday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.
Crochet Club
: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Runs June 18 through July 30. No meet July 16. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Friday Movie Matinee:
2 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Future Artists:
9:30 to 10 a.m. Fourth Monday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560.
Genealogy Interest Group:
2:30 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Tuesdays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560.
Genealogy with Marcy Fuller:
6 to 8 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. No appointment necessary. For info, call the library at 860399-6422.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group:
10:30 a.m.
Fourth Wednesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. First Church of Christ in Saybrook, Congregational, 366 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-388-0693.
Discussion Group: The Atlantic Magazine: Duplicate Bridge: Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:
3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
5:30 a.m. Fridays. Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Dr. Free and open to all men. Held outdoors rain or shine. For info, email F3shoreline@gmail.com.
5:30 to 7 p.m. Fourth Monday. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff. Hosted by The Estuary in collaboration with the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Registration is not required. For info, visit events.hchlibrary.org.
Guilford Job Network Meeting:
7 to 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Via Zoom. Includes guest speaker. All job seekers are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 203-457-0121 or email RussAllen2@aol.com.
Guitar Club:
12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
iPhone Photography Collaborative:
6:30 p.m. First Monday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All levels are welcome. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
6 p.m. First Monday. Via Zoom. Offered by BHcare. A group for family members and caregivers who assist people through their journey of mental wellness. For info, call 203-800-7177 or visit BHcare.org.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Drop-ins welcome. Bring your own project. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Wednesday bimonthly. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Support Group: Fiber Arts Club: Forever Young: A Young Adult Book Club: French Conversation Group:
3 to 4 p.m. Mondays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560.
Noon to 3 p.m. Second Sunday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. No cost to join but must bring a jigsaw puzzle to swap. Co-hosted with Old Tyme Toys. For info, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.
7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Via Facebook. Sponsored by La Leche League of Connecticut. For info, visit facebook.com/groups/LLLofCTDiscussionForum.
Jigsaw Puzzle Meet Up and Swap: La Leche Virtual Meetings: Lego Club
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. For info, contact the library at 860526-0018 or library@chesterct.org.
Lego STEM Club:
5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Second or fourth Tuesday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
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: R C. Damon and Mary J. Welch to Nicole L. Stella and Kristopher Struzinski, $675,000 on May 15 : Henry H. Hylen to Marcos J. Coins and Margaret B. Gustavsen, $530,000 on May 16
: David V. Flyntz and Patricia Zingarella to Stephen W. and Patricia P. Yario, $537,500 on May 12
: Robert and Laurie Mcgrath to Robert Godsey and Brianna Muscio, $425,000 on May 12 : Tyler P. Bradley to Anne Mulholland, $270,000 on May 16 : Luigi Angellilo to Peter and Constance Gallagher, $360,000 on May 15
: Mary and Sergio Pavlov to Earlvin Young, $12,000 on May 12
: Renee South Lee Lt and Renee Lee to Belens Garden LLC, $415,000 on May 12
:
and Lorraine Pizzorusso to
of Nicholas J.
Real Estate Transactions
Teresa M. Kraszewski and Justin F. Vanderharten, $332,000 on May 15 : Andrew and Abigail Stein to David D. Beatty, $270,000 on May 16 :
James Narduzzo to Hope Looney, $560,000 on May 16
49 Rose Street
: Laurie I. Brennan and Michael F. Zendan to Siobhan Devlin, $240,000 on May 13
Susan T and Susan Davidson, $840,000 on May 15
LLC to Paul J. Klee, $380,000 on May 14
NORTH BRANFORD
: Edward M. Sabatino and Anna Elise to Melissa Santamaria, $250,000 on May 12 : Estate of V.J. Castellon III and Vincent Castellon to Jeffrey Wimbush, $330,000 on May 12 : Mark Batchelder to Angel Family Landscaping, $479,900 on May 12 : Estate of Pasquale Garguilo to Mortgage Assets Mgmt LLC, $240,600 on May 12
Renshaw Drive
Russo Avenue Unit 412 140 Thompson Street Unit 8A 128 Vista Drive
: Giovanny F. Sanchez to Hermia Bertrand, $505,000 on May 15 : Ridgewood Properties LLC to Michael J. Celentano, $260,000 on May 16 : Robert L. Monack to Lulaj LLC, $160,000 on May 16 : Christopher Pizzorusso to Raymond Adkins and Elvia E. Martin, $320,000 on May 12 375 Coe Avenue Unit 23
BRANFORD
M elanie Scull
323.314.0888 | mscull@wpsir.com Your Vision, My Mission.
17 Beechwood Road
: Estate of Joseph Szaszfai and Julie Edwards to Robert Westrin, $600,000 on May 16 : James G. Camuti to James T. and Jay M. Brennan, $525,000 on May 14 :
214 Brushy Plain Road
101 Limewood Avenue Unit 1
Donald P Calcagnini Ft and Elise C. Palumbo to Bryan P. Adinolfi, $1,050,000 on May 15 : Theresa J. and Ellen B. Sikel to Pink Granite Partners LLC, $650,000 on May 14 : Yizzel Abreau to Kenneth Pesce and Harrison Obbins, $319,998 on May 15 : Warren Cruver to Lawrence J. and Donna R. Mercugliano, $28,500 on May 16
615-627 Main Street
509 Plymouth Colony Unit 509
40 Quarry Dock Road
Carol Mancini
203.710.6405
cmancini@williampitt.com carolmancini.williampitt.com Helping You Move Forward
1069 Foxon Road
: William J. and Janet M. Wolfe to Justin and Kathryn Mccabe, $380,000 on May 14
1452 Middletown Avenue
: William and Kenneth Neubig to Michael P. and Louise S. Bogert, $139,900 on May 15 : Peter Nelson to Antonietta Izzo, $150,000 on May 14
2088 Middletown Avenue
19 Montgomery Road Unit 19
: Sandra Grebinar T and Lisa Antonecchia to George Mattie, $550,000 on May 16
OLD SAYBROOK
Building Relationships with Buyers and Sellers For Over 25 years
SUE WOODS
203.215.8676 | swoods@wpsir.com
8 Acorn Drive
: Kevin R. and Mary A. Spedding to Daniel Pumerantz, $725,000 on May 14
57 Atlantic Drive
: Penelope South Hein Irt and Lauren E. Ohara to Gregory and Lisa Ghezzi, $805,000 on May 13
87 Chalker Beach Road
: Thomas F
Shelto RET and Thomas F. Shelto to David Sullivan, $699,000 on May 12
75 Fenwood Drive
: Thomas J. and Michelle M. Murphy to Penelope South Hein Irt and Lauren Chara, $895,000 on May 14
37 Fenwood Road
: Donna C. Hilliard to Alfredo D. and Sandra P. Botet, $650,000 on May 16
11 George Drive
: Kristin F. Bartunek and Leah E. Sousa to Luanne Murphy and Richard Bueno, $610,000 on May 12
41 Meadow Lane
: Nicholas J. and Andrea L. Rago to Gold M & Davidson
124 Old Boston Post Road
: Ross E. Parker and Sandra Hirth to Nicholas Foster and Bret Siniscalco, $118,000 on May 14
WESTBROOK
Diana Hartman
Broker, Realtor, ABR, CIPS dianahartman@wpsir.com
917.509.4700
‘Love Where You Live’
Dennison Road
: Kristi Poehlmann to Robert A. and Susan J. Grillo, $849,000 on May 12
1525 Boston Post Road Unit 711
:
Donna Wabrek to John J. and Maria A. Scafariello, $12,500 on May 14
756 Boston Post Road
: M&m
Properties Group LLC to Hbr House Condo LLC, $700,000 on May 12
: Carol A. and Salvatore F. Calvo to Paula Piccirillo and Laurie Montano, $1,540,000 on May 12
165 Captains Drive 430 Marina Way
: Ralph L. Denino and Kathleen Pesce to Leo J. and Monica J. Pellerin, $570,000 on May 16
: Sandra Singleton to Epic Re Group LLC, $200,000 on May 16
CHESTER
: Carol R.
Sessions to Edwin L. Baker, $450,000 on May 14
: Amanda P. Loosemore to Ira Fincl T Co Cfbo Kathl, $180,000 on May 13
: Gail P. Gallagher to David Giguere and Carol Brouillette, $450,000 on April 1
: Louis P. Mozzochi to Carrier Residential LLC, $100,000 on May 15
: Swj Holdings LLC to Carrier Residential LLC, $520,000 on May 15
: Sarah and Giuliano Cirillo to Christopher Bousquet, $255,000 on April 1
: Savoy Construction
: Michael P. and Roxanne K. Cohen to Patrick S. and Sarah A. Oconnor, $810,000 on May 16
: Kristi
Poehlmann to Robert A. and Susan J. Grillo, $849,000 on May 12
: Michael Rice T and Judith Meyer to Angus L. Mcdonald and Andrea G. Isaacs, $1,868,138 on May 14
: Susan J. Grillo to Anna Grillo, $200,000 on May 12
Northwinds Drive 2 Primrose Ledge 47 River Road 5 Squire Lane 15 Sunset Terrace Unit 6
: Arpi
South Emirzian Lt and Arpi S. Emirzian to Frank C Adams Iii T and Frank C. Adams, $190,000 on May 14
NORTH HAVEN
511 Elm Street Unit 3-1
: Barbara F Suraci Ft and Brian A. Suraci to Nitz Ft and Jennifer L. Suraci, $375,000 on May 9
2050 Hartford Turnpike
: Nick Sergey Mehmet LLC to Hamdiya M. Ibrahim and Ismaila Musah, $450,000 on May 8
146 North Hill Road
: Sargis Ohanyan to Hesui Li, $485,000 on May 7
36 Sherwood Drive 303 State Street 90 Tokeneke Drive
: Myung S. Park to Augustin K. and Elisabeth N. Yao, $530,300 on May 5
: 301 303 State St Re LLC to 301 State Ip Assoc LLC, $1,900,000 on May 8 : Estate of Richard Donabedian and Paul E. Whitaker to Sarah Lipsker, $385,000 on May 9 : Matthew W. and Brittney R. Schloemann to Tony Ni, $460,000 on April 8
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Event to Combat Light Pollution, Protect Migrating Birds
Press Release from Lights Out Connecticut
The greatest spring show in the skies recently concluded over Guilford, yet very few people glimpsed it. The spectacle is the mass migration of millions of birds traveling north to their summer nesting grounds, with the shoreline directly beneath their path.
From early April through the end of May, the night skies over coastal towns served as a superhighway for these hardy travelers, who cover thousands of miles during their annual migration. Connecticut sits under the Atlantic Flyway, where hundreds of migrating bird species use the coastline and green spaces to rest, refuel, and forage at daybreak, when insects become active.
These long-distance travelers have evolved to journey at night when temperatures are cooler, winds are lighter, and predators are less active. Their navigation depends on dark skies so they can orient themselves using illumination from the moon and stars. However, artificial lighting and its increasing intensity pose a lethal new threat to these feathered travelers.
Though we may not see the migratory show in the night sky, the birds see us. Our presence on the ground, with ever brighter and more intense artificial lighting, contributes to the catastrophic deaths of up to 2 billion birds each year. Known as light pollution, excessive lighting from buildings, streetlights, bridges, residential, and outdoor sources disorients migrating birds, causing them to lose their naviga-
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1 to 5 p.m. First Friday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Writing implements, stationery, postcards, and stamps available. No registration. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
10:45 a.m. Thursdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 6 months to 6 years. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First and third Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.
6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. All ages welcome. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Martial Arts Class: Adult Combat Hapkido
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 13 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.
tion cues in the night sky. Confused birds become exhausted, forced to land in unsafe areas where they collide with windows or lit structures, or simply drop from exhaustion and die.
Light pollution is as deadly as chemical
: 5 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 4 to 5. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.
: 6 to 7 p.m.
Mondays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 16 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.
: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 6 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 6 to 12. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.
pollution and even more insidious, affecting not only birds but also the reproductive cycles of insects, animals, aquatic life, and aspects of human health.
This sad story, however, offers hope for a happier ending in our community. On Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Page Hardware across from the Guilford Green, Lights Out Connecticut and Dark Sky—two leading nonprofits combating light pollution—are partnering with Page Hardware to offer outdoor demonstrations about easy and affordable ways to reduce energy bills, save money, and lower carbon footprints by converting outdoor lighting to bird-safe lighting.
Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, a conservation advocate, or simply curious about how to be a better neighbor to nature, this event is for you. Together, let’s make our skies safer for birds—one light at a time.
The event will be held Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Page Hardware & Appliance Co., 9 Boston Street, Guilford. For more information about the event, contact Janice Ross at jross3340@ gmail.com. For more information about light pollution and bird migration, contact Lights Out Connecticut founder Craig Repasz at contact@lightsoutct.org or visit www.lightsoutct.org.
Meet-up Mondays:
1:30 p.m. Mondays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features board games, coloring, puzzles, and more. Light refreshments. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Music with Margie:
11 a.m. Fridays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children and their family members. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Mystery Book Club:
1 p.m. Fourth Wednesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. No registration required. For info, contact Cindy Baklik at 860-395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.
NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group
Noon. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All specimens must be in sealed containers. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Master Gardener Clinic: Meditation Class:
11 a.m. Mondays. Online. Sponsored by the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Led by certified mindfulness and meditation teacher Joanne Vannelli. Free. For info or to register (required), contact sarah@hchlibrary.org.
: 7 p.m. Second Tuesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.
Photo courtesy of Lights Out Connecticut
Most migrating birds pass through Connecticut at nighttime.
Letter Writing Social:
Love2Sign with Jaye:
Madison Movie Chat:
Maker Meet-up:
Martial Arts Class: Hapkido Hornets
Martial Arts Class: Jeet Kune Do Kung Fu
Martial Arts Class: Multidiscipline
Martial Arts Class: Youth Hapkido
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NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group
7 p.m. Last Wednesday. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.
Nimble Thimble:
1:30 p.m. Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. A needlepoint group led by Cynthia Barker. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-5627.
Open Mic Night:
6 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Pajama Story Time:
6 p.m. Third Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Theater Ragtime: The Musical
:
Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through June 15. For info, call 860-8738668 or visit goodspeed.org.
We've Got Magic to Do!
: Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Runs June 20 through June 22. For info, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
Farmers Market
Chester Sunday Market
: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 15 through Oct. 12. Chester Center, Main St. For info, visit chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com.
Deep River Farmers Market
: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 21 through Oct. 11. First Congregational Church in Deep River, 1 Church St. For info, contact Paul Santowski at 203-305-5429 or paulsantowski@outlook.com.
Durham Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
Madison Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
The Dudley Farm Farmers Market
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.
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173 Bradley Corners Road, Madison
$589,000
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3 Evarts Lane, Madison
List Price: $1,589,000
37 Lantern Hill, Madison
$3,000,000
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$625,000
Stunning 2-bedroom townhouse-style condominium. The first floor with a chef-inspired kitchen, spacious open floor plan with pristine hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and soaring 9’ ceilings. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is complemented by a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. A 2nd bedroom with full bathroom. All freshly painted. Easy access to vibrant downtown Madison & Guilford.
