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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXXI Iss.

Freedom, Opportunity Await Daniel Hand Grads

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

The Daniel Hand High School Class of 2026 will look to the bright futures ahead of them with a sense of freedom and openness to new opportunities and experiences following their graduation ceremony on the Town Green on June 17.

The idea of freedom was expressed in the

speech made by class essayist David Jacoby. He said that the milestone of high school graduation admittedly comes with “some lingering nervousness” and that while he is “excited to be free,” he is also “nervous because I’m not so sure what that means.”

He recounted some of his past experiences that he recognized as moments of freedom — such as running a marathon or making a

deliberate choice to refrain from using personal devices because they represent moments of “intentionality and presence,”

Jacoby said.

“Freedom happens most often when I commit to something, take a step back, and acknowledge that moment for exactly what it

See Freedom, Opportunity page 14

Congrats, Class of 2026

Graduates celebrate during Daniel Hand High School's 141st commencement exercises on the lawn of the First Congregational Church on June 17. The Class of 2026 included Salutatorian Lilliana Gerrard and Valedictorian Colten Bartholomew. For more photos, visit zip06.com.

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Pamela Tatge: Finding Inspiration Along the Shoreline

Assistant Editor By Alicia Gomez

Thirty-seven years after moving to Madison, Pamela Tatge still considers it home.

While serving as the artistic and executive director of Jacob’s Pillow, a dance center, school and performance venue in western Massachusetts that is listed as a National Historic Landmark District and home to the nation’s longest-running international dance festival, Tatge continues to draw inspiration from the Connecticut shoreline, where she raised her family and built a life rooted in creativity and the arts.

Pamela originally moved to Madison from New Haven with her husband for its strong public schools, which three of her four children attended, and quickly fell in love with the town’s community and waterside atmosphere. She still maintains Madison as her primary residence.

“We never thought we’d live

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in Madison as long as we have, but it’s because I fell in love,” she says.

Tatge says she never takes the shoreline town for granted. She loves being able to park her car at East Wharf and run on the beach. She is grateful to live somewhere most people visit on vacation and to have Madison’s downtown, which she considers among the most beautiful in New England. When she first moved to town, RJ Julia was just opening.

“Whether it was staying up till midnight with my children to get the release of the Harry Potter book, the fireworks at West Wharf, or bringing friends who would say, ‘I can’t believe that place is so

See Pamela Tatge page 13

Photo by Danica Paulos

Though her work takes her across the arts world, Madison resident Pamela Tatge continues to draw inspiration from the shoreline community she has called home for nearly four decades.

FORBES’ BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS 2026

Tim Furgueson, Michael LaRiviere, Kevin Nolan, Bill Tait, and James Sullivan have all been selected for the list, which honors top-performing wealth management and financial planning advisors in each state.

This is the sixth consecutive year that Tim Furgueson has been included on this prestigious list, the fourth year for both Michael LaRiviere and Kevin Nolan, and the third year of recognition for both Bill Tait and James Sullivan.

“We are incredibly proud of our financial advisors that have been recognized by Forbes, an achievement that reflects not only their individual expertise, but their unwavering commitment to clients and the families they serve every day. Our advisors play a critical role in helping their clients navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence no matter the market and economic environment,” said Charles R. Cumello Jr., President & CEO of Essex Financial.

“We all just have a deep respect and love for one another, and I truly think it’s apparent to anyone who sees us all. I’ve never seen a group of girls so hardworking, talented, and driven as them. If there was anyone that was going to lead this team to making history, it was going to be them.”

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MIKE LARIVIERE

KEVIN NOLAN

JAMES SULLIVAN

BILL TAIT

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End it Now

It’s time to end these needless wars and have a clear victor emerge.

Over the past several months, we’ve seen an escalation from Madison’s Clam Castle’s two-foot Lobzilla at $180 to North Branford’s Supreme Seafood’s 30inch, three-pound King Claw at $230 to Clam Castle’s Kong, measuring 4 feet and weighing in at 4 pounds of warm, buttery lobster at the bargain price of just $319. As of this publication, Supreme Seafood has yet to counter. I say end it, and end it now!

As a proud resident of Madison, I’d like to see our town get behind the largest lobster roll ever. Filling potholes is much needed after this past winter, but you can’t put that on a T-shirt and wear it proudly.

I’d like to see our town’s resources put

to better use planning a lobster roll spanning the distance of 5 miles along the Post Road entirely in Madison. OK, so I did the math so you wouldn’t have to. A distance of 5 miles would mean our lobster roll would be 26,400 feet long and include 26,400 pounds of delicious lobster meat drizzled with approximately 618.75 gallons of melted butter (9,900 cups or 19,800 sticks). We would have to construct a solar oven with reflectors to bake one continuous roll and pray for a cloudless, hot and sunny day. We’ve sent men and women to and around the moon, so this seems like one small step for man and one giant leap for Madison.

Vincent Borgese Madison

Master Woodland Manager Program Accepting Applications

The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Master Woodland Manager program through Wednesday, July 15. The yearlong educational program combines online learning and field instruction to help woodland owners and land managers make informed decisions about forest stewardship. Participants learn about forest ecology, wildlife habitat, forest health, climate change, and woodland management practices. The program is open to private woodland owners, municipal land stewards, nonprofit volunteers, educators, and others interested in caring for forested land. The 2026-27 program begins in late August. For more information, application details, or upcoming information sessions, visit ctwoodlands.org.

Madison Jaycees Seek New Members

The Madison Jaycees are welcoming new members. The organization focuses on community service, leadership development, and support for local charitable and civic initiatives in Madison and surrounding communities. The group hosts volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, social activities, and networking gatherings throughout the year, including the Spring Splash, Madison Masters Golf Tournament, Summer Party, Madison Triathlon, and Madison Turkey Trot. Residents interested in meeting new people and becoming more involved in the community are encouraged to join. For more information, email Peter Hustis at president@madisonjc.com.

Country School Announces 2026 Summer Camp Programs

The Country School, 341 Opening Hill Road, Madison, is accepting registrations for its 2026 Summer Fun and Learning camps. The program runs Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31, and offers weeklong morning camps for children ages 3 to 15. Camp topics include STEAM and science, coding, visual arts, nature and outdoor education, sports, mathematics, and creative writing. All camps meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and are taught by Country School faculty. The program is open to all community families; no Country School enrollment is required. Most camps cost $250 to $260 per week. An optional Lunch Bunch runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. for $50 per week. A TCS Sports Camp with Madison Racquet & Swim Club, which includes swimming, is also available. For more information or to register, visit thecountryschool.org.

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Obituaries

Obituary Thomas Stewart Madison

He didn’t think he would make it to his 30th birthday. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1953 at the age of 11, Thomas D. Stewart, M.D., died on April 23, 2026, at the age of 84, having lived a full and active life.

Tom was born on Jan. 2, 1942, to Lynn and Irene Boman Stewart of Columbus, Ind. Tom’s hometown remained close to his heart. A proud Hoosier, he avidly followed Indiana legend, Larry Bird, of the Boston Celtics. At age 15, Tom won the Indiana State Junior Tennis championship. Tennis remained a central part of his life for many years. He played tennis for DePauw University, where he graduated as the salutatorian in 1963.

Tom moved to California to attend Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 1968. He then moved to Boston for a four-year residency at Mass General Hospital, serving his last year as Chief Resident. Tom’s first job was at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, Mass., treating paraplegic and quadriplegic veterans returning from Vietnam and veterans living with PTSD. Tom later joined Beth Israel Hospital in Boston as Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard University.

In 1990, he moved to Madison, to chair the Department of Psychiatry at St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven. Tom was appointed Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, and Fellow of Branford College of Yale University. The greatest joy of his career was mentoring students and medical residents, many of whom stayed in contact over the years. He

served as President of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society and was named Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Tom lectured on psychiatric care and treatment throughout the United States and Asia.

Tom was deeply dedicated to his family throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jeanne LedouxStewart; his son, Branner Stewart, and son-in-law, Samuel McElreath; daughter, Marni Bartlett, and son-inlaw, Nigel Bartlett; daughter, Lynne Levin, and son-in-law, Ben Levin; three awesome grandchildren, Paul Bartlett, Katie Bartlett, and Theo Fenley; sisterin-law, Julie Nolan; nieces and nephews: Jen Nolan, Katie Nolan, Scott Sheehan, Murphy Sheehan, Beth Chan, and Rachel Stewart; his former wife, Carroll Stewart; and Mo Kuka, caregiver of seven years and a blessing to the family. Tom was predeceased by his older brother, Robert N. Stewart, mayor of Columbus, IN, from 1984 to 1996; and sister-in-law, Barbara Westermeier Stewart.

Tom’s family shared a private ceremony, and burial at sea is planned. Messages are welcomed at Tom’s memorial page, at www.mykeeper.com. Memorial donations in Tom’s name are suggested for the following: Diabetes Research at the Mayo Clinic, for which Tom was grateful for advances in diabetes care that enabled his long and productive life, give.mayoclinic.org; Forgotten Felines Animal Shelter, Clinton, CT, where Tom and Jeanne adopted Gus, the rescue kitty who curled up with Tom every day in his final years, www.forgottenfelinesct.org/donate; The Landmark Columbus Foundation, Tom’s hometown where seven generations of his family lived, landmarkcolumbusfoundation.org.

Madison VFW Post Welcomes Members and Renters

Madison VFW Post #2096 is seeking both men and women veterans to become new members. Qualified veterans, active, retired, and who deployed and served honorably in any “conflict area” are encouraged to join us in Madison. In addition, Post #2096 has a hall located at 85 Lovers Lane with ample parking and areas both upstairs in an open hall area, and downstairs in a smaller meeting area. These areas can accommodate multiple community and private meetings, celebrations, and functions such as dance, yoga, exercise, and charitable events. For more information or to arrange a visit and discuss arrangements, call 203-245-9938.

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Step Into the Woods: Scranton Library Launches a New Forest Bathing Program

By Allison Murphy

Scranton Library Director

In a world of constant notifications and packed schedules, the antidote might be simpler than you think. All it requires is trees and a walk in the woods.

Forest bathing, known in Japan as shinrin-yoku, is the practice of slowly and mindfully immersing yourself in a natural environment. Unlike a hike focused on distance or destination, forest bathing is about presence. You move at a gentle pace, tuning into the sounds of birdsong, the texture of bark, the smell of earth and pine. Research has shown the practice can lower cortisol levels, reduce blood pressure, boost mood and strengthen the immune system. It’s wellness, stripped down to its most elemental form.

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At Commonwealth Senior Living, your loved one can downsize their responsibilities and upsize their choices. We make it easy to enjoy life without the burdens of home maintenance and daily tasks. And while Dad is thriving in a community of friends and reigniting his spark for adventure, you can get back to being his daughter again.

Scranton Memorial Library in Madison is bringing this restorative practice to the community. Adult Programming Librarian Jesse Bernier is leading a new forest bathing series, with the first two walks scheduled for Friday, July 17, from 1011:30 a.m. and Wednesday, July 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. After that, sessions will continue twice a month — making it easy for participants to build a regular nature practice into their lives.

The setting couldn’t be more fitting. The walks take place at Lowry Woods Community Forest, an 83-acre woodland tucked between Riverside Terrace and Warpas Road, just north of Daniel Hand High School. The forest protects a stretch of the Neck River watershed and features a beautiful mix of hardwood trees and a stand of pines. The property abuts land owned by the state of Connecticut and the

trails frequently describe it as quiet, unhurried and deeply calming — in other words, a perfect canvas for forest bathing. What makes this program particularly special is who’s behind it. Bernier brings the same thoughtful, community-centered spirit that defines Scranton Library itself. The library’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Madison residents by fostering lifelong educational and cultural learning and cultivating relationships among residents. A bimonthly forest bathing series fits that mission beautifully — it’s free, it’s accessible, and it builds connection, both with nature and with neighbors.

Jesse completed an in-person four-day immersive experience as well as six weeks of classes through The Forest Bathing School, based in Pa. She is now an official Certified Forest Therapy Guide. This training was made possible by a generous grant from the Allan Louis Loeb Foundation.

Registration is required, so spots are limited and intentional — keeping the walks small enough to feel genuinely restorative rather than crowded. Wear comfortable clothes and good sneakers or hiking boots, and bring water, bug spray and a light camp chair or blanket to sit on. To sign up, visit scrantonlibrary.org or stop

Remembering Joanne Vincze, mother of Mother’s Pantry in Madison

One year after her passing, those who knew Joanne Helen Vincze continue to feel the impact of a life devoted to serving others. Joanne passed away June 29, 2025, but her influence continues to be felt throughout the community she loved.

Whether welcoming missionaries into her home, supporting members of her church community, mentoring young adults, or helping a friend in need, Joanne lived her faith through action. Service was not something she set aside time for—it was woven into every aspect of her life.

Together with her husband, John, Joanne spent decades actively involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their home became a haven for missionaries serving far from home. Rather than renting available rooms, Joanne and John opened their doors, providing housing, friendship, and support to young people serving their faith. Joanne also served as a church librarian, worked with young adults, and shared her faith through speaking and teaching opportunities. Those who served alongside her remember her organization, reliability, and genuine concern for others.

The values that shaped Joanne’s life were evident from an early age. Born Sept. 2, 1941, in Quincy, Mass., and raised in nearby Norwell, she learned the importance of hard work while helping in her family’s market, whose customers included members of the Kennedy family. As a young girl, she cleaned liquor bottles for a penny apiece and was always looking for ways to earn money on her own. Summers at Jacobs Lake often meant gathering blueberries to sell for 25 cents a pint, while the Christmas season brought handmade wreaths that she sold for $1.50 each. Long before she became a business owner, Joanne had already developed the entrepreneurial spirit that would shape much of her life.

That same independence carried into her teenage years and young adulthood. Following the death of her father, Joanne was named Miss Quincy in 1962 through the Miss America pageant system. After working as a waitress, she saved enough money to purchase her dream car—a fuel-injected 1962 Corvette. Never content to simply drive it, Joanne raced the Corvette at Jim Connors Raceway and won trophies competing against men. She also participated in aquatic sports and enjoyed waterskiing in Boston Harbor, earning trophies in competition and embracing challenges with confidence and enthusiasm.

Education remained important throughout her life. Joanne earned Dean’s List recognition and honors in sculpture while attending Gateway Community College, and completed coursework in interior design at Albertus Magnus College.

In 1965, Joanne married John A. Vincze, beginning a partnership that would span nearly 61 years. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service. They raised four children—Noelle, Todd, Shawn, and Joshua—and were later blessed with six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family remained at the center of Joanne’s world, and she took immense pride in the people her children became and the lives they built for themselves.

After settling in Madison, the Vinczes spent 26 years at their home on Park Avenue before moving to Randy Drive, where Joanne continued to cultivate her love of gardening. Known for tending roses and creating beautiful outdoor spaces, she was an avid gardener who also loved animals, the beach, and sunshine.

John often described Joanne as fearless and remarkably capable. More than once, she independently found, negotiated, and purchased family homes before he had even seen them. What others might have considered bold, Joanne viewed simply as getting things done. Her confidence and determination were hallmarks of their life together.

Joanne’s entrepreneurial spirit eventually found its fullest expression in Mother’s Pantry, the Madison café and specialty shop she founded in 1981. Long before artisan breads, specialty salads, and frozen yogurt became commonplace, Joanne introduced them to the shoreline community. The café’s European-inspired atmosphere, renowned pastries, and famous lobster bisque helped make Mother’s Pantry a beloved gathering place in Madison. Many of the young women who worked there as students from Daniel Hand High School remained friends long after their time at the restaurant. Among Mother’s Pantry’s notable patrons were Julie Andrews and Richard Dreyfuss, though Joanne treated every customer with the same warmth and attention. For her, the greatest reward was creating a place where people felt welcomed and cared for.

Beyond her business accomplishments, Joanne was a talented artist whose creativity found expression through painting, sculpture, design, decorating, and seasonal displays. Whether creating artwork, transforming a room, tending a garden, or helping with a community project, she brought imagination and care to everything she touched.

Those who knew Joanne remember her kindness, her willingness to help others, and her ability to make people feel at home. She built lasting friendships, strengthened her church community, supported simply who she was.

As we mark the first anniversary of her passing, we remember a woman whose life was defined not by a single accomplishment but by the countless ways she enriched the lives of others. Through her faith, hospitality, creativity, determination and service, Joanne left a lasting mark on her family, her community and all who had the privilege of knowing her. One year later, her example continues to inspire those whose lives she touched.

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Obituaries

Obituary Steve

Allain

Madison

Steven Allain, 72, left this world on the beautiful morning of June 14, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1954, in Derby, to Henry and Lucille (Plante) Allain.

found his love of the shoreline. His family pioneered the first sailing school at Hammonasset Beach.

Steven graduated from Daniel Hand High School in 1972. He attended Southern Connecticut State University and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y., in 1987, with an associate's degree in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts.

Steve was the star player on both the soccer field and the baseball diamond. He was incredibly fast and agile on the field and had a deep love of the game. He found his true calling in cooking. He loved how creating perfectly cooked food could bring people so much joy. He worked the line in several restaurants. He believed that food was his way to connect with people and share happiness.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Rome Allain of Guilford, and his daughter, Marissa Allain of Brooklyn, N.Y.. He also leaves behind his mother, Lucille, of Madison; his siblings, Marcelle Schraer of Lincoln, R.I., Michelle Quigley and her husband, David, of Torrington, Eric and his wife, Cathy, of Orlando, Fla., and Henry and his wife, Heather, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. He was predeceased by his father, Henry M. Allain Jr., who passed away in 2021. He also leaves behind his nieces, nephews, and neighbors with whom he loved to teach and share his many skills and love of sports.

More than anything, he was an outdoorsman, fishing, surfing, hiking, boating, and golfing until sundown (and even after). He was an avid reader, sports fan, and patriot. His love for his wife and daughter was his whole world. He always knew how to make them laugh. They filled their lives with scenic drives along the shoreline, frequenting the antique shops and exploring the charming towns. Time at home was spent outside with the birds and nature surrounding them.

To know Steve was to know a man of faith, bursting with energy and life. In his earlier years, he proudly committed himself to the Boy Scouts Oath and reminded us often of it. “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. To always be prepared.” And he was.

He grew up in Madison, where he

He leaves behind a life filled to the fullest in his own way—a life that was never rushed.

Arrangements are private.

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated June 11, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

A. Swan, Jr.

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For nearly a century, Madison Community Services has been privileged to serve our neighbors with the support of an extraordinary community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizations, businesses, volunteers, civic groups, emergency services, and generous individuals whose compassion and commitment make our work possible. Our dedicated volunteers, local businesses, churches, schools, youth groups, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, donors, and the many individuals and families who continue to support our mission throughout the year.

Because of you, local families receive food, personal care items, emergency assistance, dignity, compassion, and hope.

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BOF Recommends Fund for Retiree Benefits

Staff Writer By Aaron Rubin

The Board of Finance is recommending that the Board of Selectmen establish an Other Post-Employment Benefits, or OPEB, fund to fulfill promised postemployment benefits for those who work for the Town of Madison and move ahead on a process that many towns in Connecticut have yet to undertake.

Board of Finance member John Rasimas told The Source that Madison “is late to the game” in establishing the fund, while many towns in Connecticut “have started to make real progress on funding these liabilities.”

Rasimas said the town has $11 million in benefit obligations that have not been set aside for funding.

“However,” he said, “we need to keep a balance of approximately $11 million reserved as a form of rainy day fund.”

According to Finance Director Stacy Nobitz, the town’s rainy day fund, or fund balance, is approximately $20 million.

“This leaves us with approximately $9 million in true discretionary fund balancethis can be used for funding projects and special appropriations. However, when you consider the $11 million OPEB liability, we have, in essence, exhausted our true discretionary fund balance.”

The primary benefit of establishing the trust is that Madison will begin setting aside funds “to pay for benefits that have been promised in the future,” according to Nobitz.

“Currently, the Town funds this liability on a pay-as-you-go basis,” she said. “Establishing an OPEB Trust would allow the Town to build assets dedicated to meeting future obligations. In addition, the trust’s assets could be invested, allowing investment earnings to help offset future OPEB costs and reduce the long-term burden on taxpayers.”

The possibility of establishing a fund has been raised by Rasimas at budget workshops in the past, “but obviously at budget time you find other priorities, and you don’t want to raise taxes” to fund it, he said.

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Regarding funding sources following the fund’s establishment, monies in the town’s fund balance are “one potential source for initiating funding of the OPEB Trust,” according to Nobitz. She added that if the town proposes allocating more than $250,000 to the OPEB fund, such action “would require approval at a Town Meeting.”

Future funding could be formalized through allocations from the fund balance or within the town operating budget through approval by town leadership and, ultimately, through budget referendums. Greater earnings would arrive over time through interest, dividends and market appreciation, helping to increase the assets available to meet future OPEB obligations, Nobitz said.

Rasimas shared a similar viewpoint.

“The whole hope is that once at least you have it invested, you’re earning a return, and that’s part of the whole strategy behind this,” he said.

He continued, “When you have zero [funding], obviously you’re not getting any investment returns. When you set it aside in the trust fund and you invest it and you’re getting a 6% return, you can get up to that $11 million quicker.”

Without a fund in place, “the Town would continue paying OPEB benefits through its annual operation budget on a pay-as-you-go basis,” Nobitz said, “rather than accumulating assets to help fund future obligations.”

Additionally, the lack of a fund would see the town “forgo the opportunity to earn investment returns on dedicated OPEB assets,” she said.

Bottom line, “We have this liability out there because we made these promises for retirees and people that will retire eventually, and we should be setting the money aside to pay for those benefits as they earn it,” Rasimas said.

If the Board of Selectmen approves the establishment of the OPEB fund, the Board of Finance will take up the subject again at a future meeting to propose funding.

Free seed packets of various native plants are now available at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison. Local UConn master gardeners have prepared packets of at least a dozen species including liatris, switchgrass, and echinacea, as well as lesser-known types like columbine, blue flag iris, and greenheaded coneflower. The packets are in a rack at the checkout desk, along with instructions on stratifying and planting the seeds. A class on seed starting is planned. For more information, call the library at 203-245-7365.

Hoping for a Home

Story by Carol Andrecs

Beautiful Hope has been waiting for her forever home for many years. She was rescued as a very pregnant stray and gave birth shortly thereafter. Her kittens were adopted several years ago, and she has been patiently waiting for her own loving home. Hope is quiet and a little shy but warms up nicely when she is petted. She will blossom in a quiet home without dogs or young children. Adopting one cat may not change the world, but for Hope, her world will change forever. Come meet Hope at our open house or apply to adopt her online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

: 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 Find Your Match at Forgotten

much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.

Photo by Genevieve Ray

Pamela Tatge: Finding Inspiration

Along the Shoreline

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beautiful,’ it’s a town that I love, and I love our neighbors, and that’s why I stayed,” she says.

The shoreline isn’t just where she lives; it’s part of how she thinks and creates. Madison’s natural beauty influences her work, and she often finds creative inspiration while walking and running by the water. She says nature helps her think creatively and stay grounded.

“When you are able to be in nature, you open yourself up to a more creative state,” she says. “I get some of my best ideas on my runs or walks by the beach.”

Her career has taken her throughout the arts world, but Madison has remained a constant.

Although the arts have always been part of her life, Tatge began her professional career as an actor before transitioning into arts administration. She held leadership roles at Long Wharf Theatre and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts before becoming executive and artistic director of Jacob’s Pillow in 2016. Her contributions to the arts have earned national recognition, including being named one of Dance Magazine’s “Most Influential People in Dance Today” in 2017 and receiving the José Limón Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.

“My parents exposed me to opera, theater, music, galleries, and museums,” she

says. “I felt that collective experience of the performing arts.”

Pamela recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary as executive and artistic director. Her tenure has not been without challenges. She led Jacob’s Pillow through the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a virtual festival that reached audiences in 172 countries. Later that same year, the organization lost its Doris Duke Theatre to a fire.

Working alongside the organization’s board and supporters, Pamela helped lead the effort to rebuild. The result was a reimagined Doris Duke Theatre, which opened in 2025 and features expanded accessibility, updated technology and an adjacent Indigenous garden.

“We managed to envision a theater for dance into the future, raise $30 million, and open a new theater for dance,” she says.

The experiences tested her leadership, but they also reinforced the importance of teamwork, trust and staying committed to an organization’s mission.

Despite the challenges, Tatge remains motivated by the power of art and continues to advocate for artists and audiences.

“I believe in dance,” she says. “I believe in this art form to connect people.”

Even as she leads one of the nation’s premier dance institutions, Pamela remains rooted in the community she chose nearly 40 years ago.

LEGAL NOTICE

MADISON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Madison, CT

Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a public hearing(s) on Thursday, July 9, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room ‘A’, the James Madison Room, Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive, Madison CT 06443. This is a hybrid meeting and attendees may also join via Zoom webinar through either the webinar link or call-in information below.

www.zoom.us

Webinar ID: 915 8196 6735 Password: 452138 Or Call-in: 1 646 558 8656

The following application(s) will be heard:

#26-20 Text Amendment; Applicant: David S. Klein; Petition for Regulation Text Amendment to Section 4.1.35 to allow domestic-pet related services including training, grooming, day care, exercise and pet-socialization meet ups.

#26-24. 391 Durham Road; Map:72, Lot: 27, Zone: RU-1; Owner/Applicant: Klein Properties, LLC; Special Exception application pursuant to Section 4.1.35 to allow domestic-pet related services including training, grooming, day care, exercise and pet-socialization meet ups.

Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Land Use Office. Further details on how to participate in the webinar are posted on the Town of Madison website, www.madisonct.org. All written correspondence can be submitted to the Land Use Department via email to landuse@madisonct.org. Dial 203-245-5631 for assistance.

Dated at Madison, Connecticut this 15th day of June, 2026

Carol Snow, Chair

Just 75 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Essex Savings Bank – now Essex Bank – opened its doors in Essex, Connecticut. We have had the privilege to serve the families and businesses on the Shoreline and Connecticut River Valley with their financial needs for 175 years!

At Essex Bank, you have the technologies and conveniences to run your business and your life, and you also have people to turn to –people who respond, who care, who give good insights, and who work to help you meet your goals. Success comes from one thing which has defined us from the start: Relationships.

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Obituaries

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Obituary

Lisa Sarfaty Madison

If you are reading this, I am dead (and you are not!), most likely of complications of appendix cancer, although as I am writing this in advance of dying, it might have been from something else . . . ! Either way, I’m dead, and this is my obituary as I want to tell it. I grew up learning to focus on basically two things—taking care of others and accomplishing things, not really unusual for a female growing up in the '50s and '60s. It would be many decades before it even occurred to me that I was a person in my own right, and began to change the word selfish to self-care. As part of a lifelong quest to live an emotionally peaceful and loving life, I did a lot of work over the years to learn to be responsible for myself and stop trying to control others—books, therapy, conversations, Al-Anon and

other support groups, meditation—whatever I could find, I was willing to try. It felt very hard to give up the illusion of control over other people, the future, my worries and concerns, and so forth.

When I was in my early 60s, I started really delving into the practice of mortality mindfulness—and found that for me, really being mindful that death and decline can come at any time helped me immeasurably to be able to be at peace with whatever was happening right then, in the present. Of course, I couldn’t do it every minute—I was a work in progress. But contemplating my own death was like shining a spotlight on my life and what I was grateful for right then. So I created Death Cafés, Death Over Dinners, workshops on mortality, and started the Mortality Book and Film Club that met monthly at our local library, where we either watched a film or read a book about mortality and discussed it. The sharing and vulnerability in these discussions

were gifts. I also studied thanatology (the study of death) and became an endof-life doula. You’d think I would have been totally prepared to get my (scary) diagnosis of cancer in 2024, and all the uncertainty that goes along with that!!!! And I was, at least intellectually, but this cancer showed me once again that there is always something more to learn about acceptance and responsibility. Acceptance of what I can and can’t change, and responsibility for all the (confusing and difficult) choices there are to make regarding treatment. My parents were Bill and Carol (Sisson) Freeman; my siblings are Polly Rua, Bill Freeman Jr., and Amy Johnson. They were all instrumental in my life for reasons both challenging (at times) and of immense value and blessing. I am grateful to and love them all. I married Stephen Dudley Sarfaty in 1975, and we celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2025. He was my greatest (not easiest) teacher and steadfast in his love and commitment to himself, to

me, and to us. We had one son, Joseph Wood Sarfaty, the joy of our lives; he married Lisa (Phelps) Sarfaty, a treasure of a human, and their son, Mason Joseph Sarfaty, is our adored grandson. I was extremely fortunate with all my in-laws, good and kind humans who enriched my life.

For many years I judged my life in terms of doing, and that was a hamster wheel if there ever was one. With much effort I changed my focus from doing to becoming, from jobs to relationships. I was able to do that because I never had to worry about actual survival, and that is a privilege I am grateful for and did not take for granted.

That’s about it! Whenever it may become appropriate, I highly recommend reaching out to an end-of-life doula for support—the training they get is phenomenal, and the knowledge and compassion they will bring to you and your family will be priceless. Love to you all!

Freedom, Opportunity Await Daniel Hand Grads

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is,” he said. “Graduation doesn’t just come with freedom. However, I believe that graduation does come with an immense opportunity to experience it.”

Jacoby defined freedom as “a moment, a feeling, something that is in itself ineffable, experienced mainly through intentional commitment,” something that he encouraged his fellow graduates to apply to any choice they make in their lives.

“My hope for all of us, as we move out into a world of endless possibility, is that we start this journey with a small yet earnest commitment and we follow through: giving ourselves this golden opportunity over and over again so that we may, one day or another, get lucky and encounter a few more of those single, fragile, luminous moments of clarity,” Jacoby said.

Salutatorian Lililana Gerrard spoke about the “new schools, new cities, and

new opportunities” ahead of the graduates and reflected on how “the countless conversations with countless remarkable people” at Daniel Hand made her high school career a memorable experience to cherish.

“Somewhere between strategy talks, a cappella moments, pop culture debates, and conversations about college, I realized that these seemingly ordinary interactions had quietly become the moments I would miss the most,” Gerrard said. “Each class I’ve taken or group I’ve participated in has [had] a unique, incredibly random assortment of people ... those different perspectives have shaped each classroom, each field, and each stage at Hand.”

Gerrard quoted lyrics from the musical , “Because I knew you, I have been changed for good,” as a succinct message about how she and her fellow graduates “have shown up for one another over the past four years” at Hand.

“You can never say that we didn’t figure it all out together,” she said. “That is someWicked

thing we should all be immensely proud of. Because truly, I would not be the person I am today without all of you. This is our day to be proud not only of what we’ve accomplished, but of who we’ve become.”

She encouraged her fellow graduates to embrace the people around them in the future who “challenge you, support you, and help shape the next version of yourself for the better,” because those relationships are also a special part of their lives.

“As you move into this next chapter, be present enough to recognize the people shaping you while they’re still beside you, not just when it’s time to say goodbye,” Gerrard said.

The final student speaker, class valedictorian Colton Bartholomew, spoke about the opportunities that lie ahead of him and his fellow graduates, encouraging all of them to “try on different selves and leave them behind.” He spoke from experience about how pursuing new opportunities, even ones that are ultimately not person-

ally fulfilling, can still be important for personal growth.

“All of these people who I know I’m not, I discovered by trying them on, living in different selves until they let me know they weren’t for me. I did so until I became the person standing before you today, someone who I happen to quite like,” Bartholomew said.

He continued, “I will ask you, who are you not? What are you not going to major in, who do you not want to be in 10 years? Because it’s true, we’ve got all the opportunities ahead of us right now. A world of open doors, and we can’t walk through them all. So don’t be afraid to close some doors as you search for which ones to open.”

After receiving their diplomas, the ceremony concluded with the graduates tossing their caps into the air and officially becoming the Class of 2026.

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of June 25 - July 1

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you are a powerhouse this week. Your energy levels will remain steady as the days go on, and people will notice your drive. Channel this energy into something positive.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

It’s your week right now, Taurus, and the stars want to indulge. Indulge in something luxurious and enjoy yourself. You have earned the right to some pampering.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Use your gift of gab to mend a relationship issue that stemmed from a misunderstanding, Gemini. Expect some invitations to come your way and a surprise text mid-week.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

You are feeling extra sensitive to others’ energy right now, Cancer. It is alright to decline social invitations to protect your peace of mind. A creative breakthrough may emerge while alone.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Don’t shy away from the microphone or the spotlight, Leo. Whether it is at work or in your personal life, your charisma will be your greatest asset this week. You will be the star of the show.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

Decluttering can go a long way to making you feel better, Virgo. Clear your desk to clear your mind. Once the physical chaos is gone, you may find the answer to the problem you have.

JUNE 25

Benson Boone, Singer (24)

JUNE 26

Jacob Elordi, Actor (29)

JUNE 27

H.E.R., Singer (29)

JUNE 28

Mike White, Filmmaker (56)

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, the scales start to tip toward your personal life instead of your professional one this week. Focus on your spouse or special someone and make time for extra moments together.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Let go of a habit or a resentment that no longer serves you, Scorpio. Just like a snake sheds an old skin, you’ll feel lighter and ready to tackle anything.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

You might be ready for a trip, Sagittarius. Even if you can’t take a flight right now, explore a new neighborhood or try a different restaurant you’ve been meaning to check out.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

A small adjustment to your budget now may lead to a big payoff later on, Capricorn. Your financial discipline is a superpower this week, so stick to the plan.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Others are finally catching up to all of your big ideas, Aquarius. Pitch that unconventional plan you have been holding back and you’ll likely have some fans.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pay attention to any coincidences that pop up during the next several days, Pisces. The universe is trying to tell you something about your next move.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 29

Melora Hardin, Actress (59)

JUNE 30

Michael Phelps, Athlete (41)

JULY 1

Daniela Avanzini, Singer (22)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Nocturnal S. American rodent

5. Requesting

11. Give temporarily

12. Excitedness

16. Armed Forces branch

17. Actor Harris

18. Middle Eastern capital

19. Air hostesses

24. Partner to “Pa”

25. Percussion instrument

26. Popular computers

27. Reduce light

28. Asian mountain range

29. Every one of two or more

30. Absence of difficulty

31. A public announcement of a proposed marriage

33. Whittles

34. Impact

38. Serviceman

39. A French river

40. Prehistoric people

43. Messenger ribonucleic acid

44. __ Clapton, musician

45. Ancient Greek sophist

49. Largest English dictionary (abbr.)

50. Singer Hansard

51. A way to disentangle

53. Atomic #93

54. Manifesting approval

56. Indigo bush

58. Former AL MVP Vaughn

59. Off-Broadway theater award

60. Fencers

63. Small Eurasian deer (pl.)

64. Relating to passerine birds

65. Arrange systematically

CLUES DOWN

1. Colorless fluid

2. Of a main artery

3. Photographer’s tool

4. Blues Traveler hit “But __”

5. Grew older

6. Not the leader

7. __ Lang (country singer)

8. A driver’s license is one

9. Nests of pheasants

10. Wildebeests

13. Equal to one quintillion bytes

14. Japanese three-stringed lute

15. Type of cat

20. It cools your home

21. The ancient Egyptian sun god

22. Pouches

23. German trigraph

27. Form of Persian

29. Measurement unit

30. Body part

31. Bridge building degree

32. Indicates position

33. Political action committee

34. Snack food

35. Front part of a quadruped

36. Locate

37. Pitching statistic

38. __, myself and I

40. City in Utah

41. They play in the trenches

42. “Can’t Touch This” rapper __ Hammer

44. Type of tree

45. Performers

46. Slang for mistake

47. More open

48. Most slick

50. Needles

51. University of Dayton

52. Atomic #11

54. Large fish of the mackerel family

55. Not any

57. __ and behold

61. Popular sports highlight show (abbr.)

62. “The Great Lakes State”

Word Search

Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.

FATHER’S DAY FUN WORD SEARCH

APPRECIATION BARBECUE BRAVERY CELEBRATION COACH DAY DEDICATION DEVOTION FAMILY FATHERHOOD FATHERS FISHING GENEALOGY GENEROSITY GRILLING GUIDANCE HERITAGE KINDNESS LEGACY MENTORSHIP PATERNITY RELATED RELIABILITY RESPECT TRADITION TRIBUTE WISDOM WORDS

Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for June 18, 2026: BEES

Word Search solution for June 18, 2026

• Witness the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

• Soak up the history & culture of New Mexico in Albuquerque and Santa Fe

• Tour Roswell with its fascinating exhibits of the alleged UFO crash

• Experience autumn in New York

• Tour one of Newport’s famous mansions

• Discover the Freedom Trail in Boston

• Enjoy a guided city tour of Philadelphia

Hand Girls Lax Captures First State Championship

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

The main storyline entering the spring season for the Daniel Hand girls lacrosse team was getting back to the state championship game and redeeming itself after falling to New Fairfield in last year’s final.

The ultra-talented Tigers returned most of their championship roster this season, and with a lineup filled with Division I commits and the 2026 Southern Connecticut Conference Player of the Year, expectations were high from the start.

Daniel Hand finished the regular season 14-2, advanced to the SCC Tournament and earned the top seed in the state bracket. The Tigers defeated No. 16 Berlin, No. 9 East Lyme and No. 4 Ellington before taking on SCC rival No. 2 Branford in the championship game.

This time, Hand finished the job.

The Tigers defeated Branford, 14-7, to capture the first state championship in program history.

Division I commit and Hand goalie Ava

Bonalsky said the journey to the title was a long one that required dedication, hard work and determination from every player on the roster.

“It felt like a dream. I’ve said it a few times, but it truly felt like a storybook ending to my high school career. The team knew we would have to work hard and stay focused, and that’s exactly what we did,” Bonalsky said. “Everyone not only had the drive to want that win for themselves, but we all wanted to win for each other as well. There truly isn’t a different group of girls I would’ve wanted to have been on that field with, playing and celebrating.”

Bonalsky said one thing that separated the Tigers from the rest of the state was the way every player embraced her role and contributed to the team’s success.

She said all the pieces came together this season and that everyone exceeded expectations in their role.

Another benefit for the Tigers was the chemistry built over years of playing together. The senior class of Margaret

Lavin, Ellie Flynn, Elizabeth Walsh, Kayla Warnke, Claire Levis, Lilliana Gerrard and Bonalsky has shared the field since youth and club lacrosse.

“Part of me always knew it was going to be these girls that I’d be the most successful with,” she said. “I joined the team in fourth grade, and in a time where people could have easily solidified their friendships already, they all welcomed me with open arms, and it meant the world to me, especially as a goalie, an extremely isolating position. Us seven have gone through youth, club ball, and now high school together; some of us may even face off on the big stage in college, but no matter what, on field or not, wearing the same jersey or not, we’re always going to be best friends.”

Bonalsky added that the bond between the seniors and the rest of the roster is what made the championship run so memorable.

“We all just have a deep respect and love for one another, and I truly think it’s apparent to anyone who sees us all. I’ve

never seen a group of girls so hardworking, talented, and driven as them,” she said. “If there was anyone that was going to lead this team to making history, it was going to be them.”

The victory over Branford delivered the first state championship in program history. Daniel Hand previously reached the title game in 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2025.

The championship also served as a rematch of the 2018 state final between Hand and Branford. Seven years later, the Tigers finally came away with the trophy.

When she looks back on her historymaking career at Daniel Hand, Bonalsky said it is her teammates she will remember most.

“We told ourselves before the season started that we’d be state champions, and we kept our word,” she said. “I’ve never been more proud to call a group of girls my teammates. Even being a part of this group, I’m their biggest fan and know this is only the start to the huge successes any of them will have down the road.”

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source

Daniel Hand goalkeeper Ava Bonalsky (35) makes a save during the Tigers' 14-7 victory over Branford in the CIAC Class M girls lacrosse championship game. The win secured the program's first state title.

Daniel Hand goalkeeper Ava Bonalsky (35), left, celebrates with teammates after the Tigers defeated Branford, 14-7, to capture the first state championship in program history.

Rockies Set Season High as Three Teams Top 300

By Serenity J, Bishop

Sports Editor

With temperatures in the 90s and a chance of scattered showers, the weather was a major concern at the start of play. There were a few claps of thunder and flashes of lightning, but radar indicated the storm would pass by. Halfway through game one, the skies darkened, the wind picked up, and a few sprinkles quickly turned into heavy rain. Players searched for cover in their cars or under the hatchbacks of their SUVs. The rain stopped after 10 minutes, the sun returned, and play resumed.

Headlines: Three teams scored more than 300 points this week. The Rockies set a new season high with 328 points in a 51/2 to 1/2 win over the Cards; the firstplace White Sox scored 302 points in their 5-1/2 to 1/2 win over the Red Sox; and the Cubs scored 304 points in a 4-2 win over the Angels. Despite the rain, the team average score was 262 points, the same as last week.

For the second time in three weeks, Anthony Malerba led the Rockies to a new season high in points. He set personal bests for a series with 124 points, 33 ringers and four doubles, and for a game with 41 points, 12 ringers and three doubles. He was the leading C Division scorer and now leads the division in all six statistical categories.

The Rockies won the first four games. Kris Toohey’s Cards had a chance to win game five, but it ended in a tie thanks to Sue Pollard’s ringer in the final box. Pollard finished the night with a season-best 115-point series. The Rockies won the final game by 20 points as both Pollard and Malerba recorded clean games. The Cards’ scoring duo of Toohey and Todd Nuhn edged the Rockies duo of Pollard and Malerba, 249-239. Nuhn’s 120-point series was the second-leading B Division score. With Paul Noel subbing for White Sox star Bob Beckwith, the annual brother-inlaw matchup against Bill Beckwith will have to wait until next year.

The White Sox won game one. Game two was decided in the final box. The Red Sox led by four points. Beckwith and Noel each scored four points in the 12th box, but Brady Miller’s single point gave the White Sox a tie. Noel single-handedly won game three, and Miller followed by winning game four. Noel and Miller combined for 67 points to win game five. Noel and Kyle Wilson both tossed clean games in the finale.

Paul Noel’s season-best 129-point series was the top B Division score. Filling in for Bob Beckwith, he outscored Bill Beckwith,

129-114. The White Sox now lead the standings by 5-1/2 games. The White Sox and Braves are both averaging 281 points

Cubs’ Bob Cifaldi versus Angels’ Tony Cutone was the best individual matchup of

The Cubs won the first two games. Cifaldi edged Cutone, 36-35, in game one, while first-year player Peter Lessard’s 19 points helped secure the victory. In game two, it was Cifaldi 37, Cutone 33. The Angels used their six-point handicap to win game three by two points and game six by five points. In game four, Cifaldi again got the better of Cutone, 32-27.

With the score tied entering the final box of game five, Cifaldi’s double gave the Cubs a two-point win. Cifaldi’s 134-point series was the second-leading A Division score, while Lessard’s 77-point series was the third-highest C Division score.

Damon Roberts subbed for Yankees’ Dennis Allen. The matchup with Mark Goodale’s Mets was the only match in which all six games were decided by double digits. In the lowest-scoring game of the match, Joe Machado’s 21 points were enough for a Yankees victory.

The Mets won the next four games. In the final game of the night, Yankees’ Vinny Jonynas sparked New York’s second win with a clean game.

Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers were looking to take advantage of the Tigers, who were without leading scorer Sheryl Serviss. Tanner Steeves, playing in his first match of the season, served as her substitute.

The Tigers dashed the Dodgers’ hopes by using their handicap to win game one. Anthony Conkling matched Davis’s 28 points in game two, and he and Steeves both tossed doubles in the final box for the win. The Dodgers won the next two games. Frank Durinick, subbing for Hunter Beckwith, teamed with Ralph Sampson for a seven-point win in game three, and Davis’s 42 points carried the Dodgers in game

The Tigers used their handicap to win game five, and Conkling’s 29 points led them to their fourth win. Conkling’s season-best 109-point series was the thirdleading B Division score.

For the third consecutive week, John Sciacca’s D’backs were involved in a match in which the largest handicap was one point. The handicap favored Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles in four games, while the other

The head-to-head matchup between Sciacca and Zanelli Jr. helped determine the outcome. In game one, Sciacca edged

See Rockies page 21

Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery

Rockies Sue Pollard leads team through week seven.

Rockies Set Season High as Three Teams Top 300

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Zanelli, 29-27, while John O’Brien’s 17 points gave the D’backs the win. Zanelli’s double in the final box of game two earned the Orioles the victory and a one-point lead over Sciacca, 56-55.

Ted Dubay’s season-best 90-point series proved key as the Orioles won the next three games. In their individual matchup, Sciacca won game four, and the two tied in the finale. For the night, Sciacca outscored Zanelli, 111-108. The D’backs won the final game, but the Orioles claimed the match, 4-2.

For the season, the D’backs remain the only team that has yet to play a game in which the handicap exceeded four points.

John Hutra’s Marlins used their handicap to win game one as Giants standout Adam Fortier’s scoring struggles continued from last week. Mike Zanelli Sr. and Matt Valentin combined for 64 points in the Giants’ double-digit victories in games two and four.

Fortier’s ringer in the final box of game three earned the Giants a tie. Trailing by three points entering the final box of game five, the Giants outscored the Marlins, 6-1, for a two-point win. Zanelli Sr.’s 133-point series was the third-highest A Division score.

Mike Shashok closed the night with his best game of the season in a Marlins victory. His 93-point series was a season best. The Giants won the match, 3-1/2 to 2-1/2, and moved into fourth place.

After winning 11 of their last 12 games over the previous two weeks, Frank Rausch’s Braves entered the night riding

high. Playing on Court 9 only added to their enthusiasm.

Chip Goodrich’s Reds were looking to take advantage of nine-point handicaps in four of the six games. The Reds did not need the handicap to win game one.

Rausch’s 48 points carried the Braves in game two. The Reds used the handicap to win games four and five. In game five, Rausch scored 44 points while Reds’ Joe Heery added 17, helping the Reds secure their third victory with the handicap.

Mike Beckwith, Rausch’s scoring partner, led the Braves to wins in games three and six. Rausch’s 151-point series was the highest score of the night, and he became the first player this season to surpass 1,000 points. Gary Haney added a seasonhigh 45-point series for the Braves.

Games one and four were the only contests with a five-point handicap, both favoring Peter Furmonavicius’s Rangers. The other four games featured a maximum handicap of two points, favoring Skip Robinson’s Pirates.

Even with the lead in game one, the Rangers needed the handicap for a twopoint victory. John Durinick’s 30 points gave the Rangers their second win. The Pirates responded by winning the next two games, scoring 47 points in each.

Gary Stevens and Brian Walsh teamed for a four-point win in game three, while Robinson and Stevens overcame the handicap for a one-point victory in game four. The teams split the final two games.

Stevens’ 81-point series was the secondleading C Division score. In the closestscoring match of the evening, the Pirates edged the Rangers, 269-267.

The Friends of Hammonasset and the Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison, are in need of volunteers to help preserve the integrity of Hammonasset’s natural resources. No experience is needed, and training will be provided. For more information, contact the Nature Center, 203-245-8743 or rangermpnc@gmail.com.

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Two Theaters, One Exceptional Sweeney Todd

By Karen Isaacs

With its intricate harmonies and its story of revenge and madness, it is easy to see why is considered Sondheim’s masterpiece. It’s also understandable why the show has been performed in opera houses as well as small, intimate venues throughout the world.

Sweeney Todd

is the first co-production of Hartford’s two major theaters: TheaterWorks Hartford and Hartford Stage. The two combined resources for this demanding work. It uses the expansive space at Hartford Stage while calling on the talents of the artistic director and awardwinning director Rob Ruggiero of TheaterWorks to stage the musical. The production team includes veterans of both Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks productions as well as some new people.

The result is a production that rivals any I have seen before, including the recent Broadway revival with Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford.

It is must-see theater. It runs through Sunday, July 5. This production could be considered a chamber version. The cast is just nine actors, most of whom perform not only multiple roles but also serve as the ensemble. This is not unusual; a Broadway production directed by John Doyle had the cast members play instruments as well.

sweet “Pretty Women” to the soliloquylike “Epiphany,” with ease. It’s an interesting sidebar that though Sweeney is the title character, he has only one solo; most of his music is duets, trios or ensemble numbers.

several numbers.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

The story is based on a 19th-century Penny Dreadful story about a man who renamed himself Sweeney Todd. Sondheim’s , which used a 1970 play by Christopher Bond as inspiration, fleshes out the story. Sweeney was falsely imprisoned and sent to Australia because Judge Turpin fancied Sweeney’s attractive wife. Years later, Sweeney escapes and returns to London with the sole purpose of exacting revenge.

Unfortunately, his single-mindedness morphs into both an obsession and madness, and by the end of the musical he has destroyed almost everything he has loved. Ruggiero did an outstanding job casting the show. Matt Faucher, both a Connecticut native and familiar to audiences here, plays Sweeney as haunted by the past and so single-minded in his goal that he is blind to all around him. He handles the challenging score, which ranges from the

Jackie Burns as Mrs. Lovett needs to combine flirtatiousness, maternal instincts, and cold-hearted practicality while also being responsible for much of the humor in the piece. Burns does it superbly and shines in everything from “The Worst Pies in London” to the comic “A Little Priest” to “Not While I’m Around.” Musically, she does the heavy lifting in the score.

I have always felt that the role of Johanna, played by Lauren Maria Medina, is the most difficult in the show; it is hard to understand her character. But Medina does well, displaying a lovely soprano voice in “Green Finch and Linnet Bird.”

Both Willem Butler as Anthony, the sailor who helps Sweeney and then falls in love with Johanna, and Cole Thompson as Tobias, who leads to the unraveling of Sweeney, are fine. Each shines vocally in their numbers — Butler with “Johanna” and Thompson with “Not While I’m Around.” One could argue that Judge Turpin, played by Edward Watts, could be more venal, but he too shines vocally in

Scenic Designer Luke Cantarella has created a multifaceted set creating two playing levels: the stage itself and then a second level for Sweeney’s shop, the judge’s home and other locations. No revolving sets are needed; it’s a straightforward but functional setting for the scene of London. While Cantarella has worked a great deal at TheaterWorks, John Lasiter, responsible for the remarkable lighting design, has worked at both venues, though more at TheaterWorks. Fabian Fidel Aguilar has created costumes that contrast the poverty of Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett with the wealth of Judge Turpin and Johanna. Beth Lake’s sound design balances the voices, the offstage 10-piece orchestra and the effects.

Music Director Wiley DeWeese, new to both theaters, has done a great job working with the singers. It is a difficult vocal score, yet the lyrics are understandable and the voices blend in the multiple duets, trios, and quartets. How the singers manage not to ruin their voices is a secret I would like to learn.

It’s easy to forget that though the show has shocking elements, it also features some of Sondheim’s most beautiful songs. For tickets, visit HartfordStage.org.

Photo by T Charles Erickson

Matt Faucher as Sweeney Todd and Jackie Burns as Mrs. Lovett.

Lauren Maria Medina as Johanna.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25

Young Picassos with Carol

: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features painting techniques for rising fourth- through seventh-grade students. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Children will create an animal from air-dry clay by following simple shaping techniques and will take their creations home to dry. Best suited for ages 3 and older. Registration required; space and supplies are limited. Register each child separately. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo presents a program on native wildlife and conservation. For children entering grades 1-6. Registration required. For info, call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features patriotic tie-dye activities, pizza, video games, and additional activities. For grades 5 to 12. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Certified instructor Sharon Didato introduces Tai Chi walking and movement techniques designed to improve posture, balance, strength, and mindfulness. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features hands-on activities exploring the daily lives of children in colonial Connecticut. Recommended for ages 5 and older. Registration required. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Black History in Connecticut

: 6 to 7 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History. Features artifacts and stories related to the Black experience in Connecticut. Registration required. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Stony Creek Forum: Alfred Dreyfus, Jewish Identity and Antisemitism: Past and Present

Calendar for the Week of June 25, 2026

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 THROUGH

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Food Group: The Sour Grape

The Sour Grape

Laughter for LVVS: A Night of Comedy and Giving

Worst Movies Ever Made: Manos: The Hands of Fate Manos: The Hands of Fate

: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a screening of as part of a summer film series. Bring a chair or blanket. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a lecture by Maurice Samuels of Yale University. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events. :

Friends of Acton Public Library Book and Bake Sale

Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Benefits library programs and resources. Free and open to all. For info, call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 : 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Story and snack-making program inspired by Jory John's . Children ages 4 to 8, with participation by an adult, are invited to read the book and create a themed snack. Children up to age 12 may participate. Registration required; space is limited. Free. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Amazing Owls

: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Meet ambassador owls from Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and learn about the adaptations that help native owl species thrive as nighttime hunters. Participants will examine owl artifacts and create an owlthemed craft to take home. Registration required. Limited to 30 children. For info or to register, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Writers Writing

: 1 to 2:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Ongoing writing workshop for adults and seniors featuring short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. Participants may share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Friday Movie Matinee

: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Screening of a movie in honor of the start of Summer Reading. Popcorn and soda provided. Registration preferred. For info, including the movie title, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Cool-ology: Ben Franklin

: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features America 250-themed STEAM activities with Claudia Esposito. For rising first- through fifth-grade students. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

6 to 9 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features comedians Howie Mason and Andrea Henry, along with a silent auction, raffle, dinner, and drinks to benefit Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore. Cost: $50, includes buffet dinner and one drink ticket. For info or tickets, call 860-399-0280 or visit lvvs.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Nutmeg Anthology Poetry Reading

Nutmeg Anthology

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features readings by contributing poets from , a collection of poems about Connecticut history, landmarks, and landscapes. Includes an overview by editor Ginny Collins. Light refreshments provided and books available for purchase. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Rising Strawberry Moon Festival

: 1 to 7:30 p.m. Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Town of Madison as part of the Madison 200 celebration. Features live music, food trucks, nonprofit organizations, merchants, a Strawberry Cake Bake-Off, awards, games, and a performance by the North Congregational Church drumming group welcoming the rising Strawberry Moon. Rain date June 28. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonct.org.

Guilford Rotary LobsterFest

: Gates open 3:30 p.m.; food service and music begin at 4 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Features lobster dinners, live music by Take Three, and activities to benefit local charities. Proceeds support Guilford community organizations. For info or tickets, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com.

Barry & Bette: The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow

: 7 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage opens its Summer Festival with a tribute concert featuring songs made famous by Barry Manilow and Bette Midler, including Mandy, Copacabana, Wind Beneath My Wings, and The Rose. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

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Wildlife Conservation in America

Tween and Teen Pizza Scene

Adult Tai Chi Basics with Sharon Didato

Colonial Kids

How New London Shaped the First U.S. Naval Expedition

By John Ruddy

Special to Living

Editor’s note:

“Remembering the Revolution” is a series that will appear throughout 2026 to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

It made sense that the movement to create an American navy began in Rhode Island. Even before the Revolution, the colony felt the wrath of the British fleet, which had worked to suppress mercantile smuggling operations in Narragansett Bay.

On Aug. 26, 1775, the Rhode Island legislature forwarded a proposal to the Continental Congress to establish a seagoing service. By then, the British navy was harassing shoreline towns, including Stonington, in an effort to supply troops under siege in Boston.

Two months later, Congress created a naval committee, which chose Esek Hopkins, a Rhode Island sea captain, to command the new service. Hopkins’ brother was on the committee.

There wasn’t time to build American warships, so merchant vessels were converted and put into the fight. As a result, the navy’s first expedition, a few months later, would have a distinctly New London flavor.

Hopkins initially had a squadron of four vessels: Alfred, Columbus, Andrea Doria and Cabot. They had to be crewed, and one place he turned for men was New London, where maritime trade with the West Indies was well established.

In early 1776, about 80 New London sailors were recruited for the Continental Navy. They included several officers: — Peter Richards became a midshipman on the Cabot. He would later be captured at sea and spend time in a British prison before digging his way to freedom.

— Charles Bulkeley was made a midshipman on the Alfred. He was later captured with his friend Richards, and they escaped together. Afterward, and again in the War of 1812, he was a privateer captain.

— Elisha Hinman, a lieu-

tenant on the Cabot, was later captain of the Alfred and forced to surrender. After the war he commanded the Argus, one of 10 revenue cutters considered the forerunner of the U.S. Coast Guard.

— Dudley Saltonstall got the best assignment of all. A former merchant captain, he most recently commanded New London’s only harbor defense, an old fort on the Parade. Like Hopkins, he had a relative on the naval committee, his brother-in-law Silas Deane, and would command the Alfred, Hopkins’ flagship. He later led an expedition to Maine that resulted in the Navy’s most costly defeat until Pearl Harbor.

On Jan. 13, 1776, a sloop sailed

from New London with the recruits, who joined Hopkins in Pennsylvania.

Hopkins, whose squadron had grown to eight vessels, was ordered to sail for Chesapeake Bay, where the loyalist Virginia governor was trying to regain control by enticing slaves to join the British in exchange for freedom.

Fearing he would be outgunned, Hopkins made his own plan, believing the wording of his orders gave him leeway to “follow such courses as your best judgment shall suggest.” He set out for an undefended British base in the Bahamas, where on March 3, the Americans seized gunpowder, cannons and supplies on the

island of New Providence.

Two weeks later, the fleet headed north, and off Long Island, took several prizes. Then, on April 6, they engaged the 26gun frigate HMS Glasgow in a nighttime action off Block Island that was the first sea battle in U.S. naval history.

Bulkeley was said to have distinguished himself “for the cool intrepidity with which he stood at his gun.” Richards was recommended for promotion.

But the three-hour engagement was a failure as the Glasgow escaped despite being outnumbered. Hopkins would have to answer for that as well as the expedition’s change of plan.

Two days after the battle, Hop-

kins’ fleet anchored in New London.

Working along the road from Norwich to the shore, John Raymond, a veteran of military activity in Boston, saw a party of four riding south and recognized one of them immediately.

“I knew him at a distance, by the stately way he sat upon his horse, and his grand, magnificent air,” Raymond recalled to historian Frances Manwaring Caulkins.

As Raymond and his companions waved their hats and cheered, George Washington “bowed his head and without

Esek Hopkins of Rhode Island was the only person to hold overall command of continental naval forces during the Revolution.

"Second Embarkation, New London, 1776" by Hugh Charles McBarron depicts a scene from the Continental Army's journey to New York after the siege of Boston. Troops marched to New London, then boarded transports for the rest of the trip.

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slacking his pace, gave them in passing, a silent but courteous salute,” Caulkins wrote.

The besieged British had evacuated Boston, and Washington was moving his troops to New York, the enemy’s likely next target. A few regiments at a time, they marched from Boston to New London, then boarded transports.

“We got to Norwich on Monday, … and on Tuesday we marched to this town,” Joseph Hodgkins, a soldier from Ipswich, Mass., wrote his wife from New London. “We expect to embark for New York tomorrow if we have a wind, and when we get there I hope we shall have some rest, for I am a good deal tired of marching.”

In a letter to John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, Washington explained the logistics, which originally had his troops sailing from Norwich.

“This I have done with a view, not only of greatly expediting their arrival, as it will

save several days marching, but also that they may be fresh and fit for intrenching and throwing up works of defence as soon as they get there.”

On April 9, Washington arrived in New London, a day after Hopkins. The army and navy commanders conferred aboard the Alfred about the Bahamas expedition.

At that moment, the colonies’ entire navy was at New London as their entire army passed through.

The guns, powder and stores seized in the Bahamas were landed in town, much of it from a sloop commanded by Hinman. There were also 70 prisoners, including the governor and lieutenant governor of New Providence, and 200 ill and wounded sailors, many of whom had smallpox.

All of this was left in the care of Nathaniel Shaw, who as Connecticut’s naval agent was responsible for customs, prizes, supplies and colonial property. He worked from his stone house on Bank Street, now the Shaw Mansion.

Shaw had his hands full on April 9, as he also hosted Washington for the night.

The commander in chief departed by land the next day.

From New London, Hopkins wrote a report of his expedition to Hancock, detailing what was seized and explaining that damage to his flagship had allowed the Glasgow to escape.

“I did not think it proper to follow as it would have brought on an action with the whole of their Fleet,” he wrote.

Hancock sent congratulations, but Hopkins’ failure to capture the Glasgow and to sail for Chesapeake Bay as ordered began to turn official opinion against him.

“From this time a dark cloud began to gather over the head of Hopkins which was destined to … obscure a reputation hitherto unblemished,” wrote Edward Field, his biographer.

Hopkins was eventually censured by the Continental Congress and, after further misfortunes, dismissed from the Navy. Saltonstall was also investigated but cleared.

By late April 1776, Hopkins’ squadron had departed New London, as had the last

of Washington’s troops. War left the region, though the threat of its return lingered until it came back with a vengeance five years later.

When Benedict Arnold invaded in 1781, all four New London officers from the first naval expedition figured in the drama. Three had become privateer captains.

Charles Bulkeley’s privateer was docked at New London for repairs, and he took part in the fight, capturing a British soldier on Manwaring Hill.

Peter Richards arrived from a privateering expedition in time to help defend Fort Griswold, where he was killed.

Elisha Hinman, in charge of a naval gunboat, was away that day, but legend says his wife, Abigail, nearly shot Arnold dead while New London burned.

Dudley Saltonstall, in the privateer Minerva, had just captured the Hannah, one of the most valuable prizes of the war. Its loss irked the British and may have played a part in the decision to attack New London, causing the region’s darkest day.

j.ruddy@theday.com

This 1973 oil painting by V. Zveg shows continental sailors landing on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas on March 3, 1776.

Page Turners

ByMaggieO'Farrell

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

A soaring historical novel set in Ireland before and after the Great Hunger, explores separation and reunion, tragedy and recovery, colonization and rebellion.

As Amy Bloom writes, “This deep, dense, heartrending novel is the best of Maggie O’Farrell … All I need as a reader is in .” Land Land — Roxanne,

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Land

DollyAlltheTime

ByAnnabelMonaghan

The ultimate summer romance! It’s funny, genuinely emotional and filled with so much heart. The heroine, Dolly, is incredibly relatable and impossible not to root for. I can’t imagine anyone reading this book and not getting completely swept up in the romance, characters and the dreamy seaside town of Whitfield. — Tijae,

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

TheJellyfishProblem ByTessaYang

AFortuneofSand

RutaSepetys

The Jellyfish Problem — Julie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Remarkably Bright Creatures

reminded me of . At its heart,

it’s a tale of loss and grief, hope and friendship. Add the unique twist of a magical jellyfish (named Clementine!) plus an eclectic cast of characters, and you have a book I couldn’t put down!

From a world of gangsters and thieves emerges a story of found family, emancipation and a celebration of naïve curiosity. The glorious 1920s in Detroit have all the grit and grift necessary for another outstanding novel from Sepetys. — Jamie,

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

American Crafts and Trades Weekend

Marion

ByLeahRowan

In a reimagining of the shower scene in Psycho, Marion turns the tables on Norman. And that’s just the beginning! Once she starts, Marion is determined to right wrongs. Just as determined is Hannah, the young investigator searching for a missing woman. As the suspense ratchets up, I had to stop myself from skipping ahead. What a thrill ride!

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

: Noon to 4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Presented by the Essex Historical Society. Features demonstrations, hands-on activities, children’s crafts, and sales booths highlighting early American crafts and trade skills including fiber arts, blacksmithing, glass arts, woodworking, and domestic arts. For info, visit essexhistory.org.

Artist Reception for

Whistler

ByAnnPatchett

Ann Patchett has done it again! I absolutely devoured this quiet, beautifully written novel about bravery, connection and the lasting impact of love. When Daphne and her husband run into her ex-stepfather at the Met, the past crashes into the present. I adored the vibrant characters and their complex relationships, which felt real and familiar.

— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Moments in Time:

2 to 4 p.m. Con-

gregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 Kings Highway, Chester. Features a reception with artist Liz Egan for her exhibit of printmaking and painting. Kosher refreshments available. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-526-8920 or 860-304-7345.

Barry & Bette: The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow

: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage’s Summer Festival tribute concert celebrating the music of Barry Manilow and Bette Midler. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 29

Monday Funday for Teens: Mario Party

: 3 p.m. Henry

Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features Nintendo Switch Mario Party games. For teens ages 12 to 18. For info or to register (required), call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Art with Kristin

: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features painting instruction with artist and educator Kristin Cafferty. Theme: crab and seashore scene. For grades 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show

: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon. Guilford High School Performing Arts Center, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford Youth & Family Services Family Theatre Program. Student production of the musical featuring classic songs and characters. Appropriate for all ages. Runtime approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. Tickets: $15 general admission. For info or tickets, call 203-453-8047 or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org. : 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

Celebrate Saybrook Street Party

: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Main St., Old Saybrook. Features live entertainment, food, vendors, and craft beer. Concludes with a 9 p.m. drone show celebrating America 250. For info, visit sayoldsaybrook.com.

Coastal Chic Fashion Show

: 4:30 p.m. Pine Orchard Country Club, 2 Club Parkway, Branford. Presented by the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA). Features coastal-inspired fashions and children’s styles. Cost: $75. Proceeds benefit BACA cultural and educational programming. For info or tickets, visit branfordarts.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

Tea and Talk

: 2 p.m. Lillian’s Landing Pergola, across the parking lot behind Pa’s Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Open to seniors. Features relaxed conversation in a shaded outdoor setting. Hosted by Shoreline Village. In case of rain, the event will be held at Pa’s Place. For info, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

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Annette Bening to Receive Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award

Staff Report

Acclaimed actress Annette Bening will receive the 11th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center’s gala on Aug. 29.

Affectionately known as The Kate, the center presents the award each year to an individual who embodies the spirit, independence and character of the legendary actress.

The gala is the nonprofit arts organization’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds supporting performing arts events, the official Katharine Hepburn Museum, and arts education programs that serve more than 3,000 students each year.

The event celebrates Katharine Hepburn and Annette Bening, who represent two generations of deeply respected women in film and theater, personifying what it means to be a leading lady: talented, confident and unforgettable.

Bening has earned five Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe awards, two BAFTA awards, a Screen Actors Guild award, two Tony Award nominations, an Emmy Award nomination, and three Critics

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Choice Award nominations.

Up next, she will be seen in the Apple TV+ series , starring alongside Anya Taylor-Joy; the Yellowstone spinoff series Lucky Dutton

2 to 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Youth ages 10 to 18 are invited to learn sewing machine basics with Andrea of Glimmering Girl Studio and create a small quilted "mug rug." Supplies and sewing machines provided. Adult helpers are welcome and recommended for children under 12. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. :

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by Cool-ology. Features hands-on activities exploring Benjamin Franklin's inventions and experiments, including the glass armonica and electricity, and a kite-building activity inspired by Franklin's famous design. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

; and , based on Amy Bloom’s bestselling memoir, opposite George Clooney. Her film credits include (1991), (1999),

Being Julia

Ranch In Love American Beauty Bugsy and (2004), which won her the Golden Globe for best actress, with additional Oscar nominations to follow for her leading roles in

Abigail Adams: America’s First Second Lady

: 6 p.m.

Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. One-woman show presented by Sheryl Faye featuring the life and writings of Abigail Adams. Free and open to all. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

Independence Day Stories and Craft

: 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features stories and a fireworks-themed painting activity celebrating America's 250th birthday. Recommended for ages 2 to 8. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Imagination Station

: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features openended arts and crafts activities for rising kindergarten through fourth-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

The Kids Are All

Power of the Wind

Nyad The Bride! Death on the Nile The American President, The Grifters All My Sons Coastal Disturbances

(2010), and as swimmer Diana Nyad in the Netflix biographical film (2023). Other credits include , , and . Onstage, Bening was last seen in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s alongside Tracy Letts, which earned her a Tony nomination. She won the Clarence Derwent Award for Outstanding Debut Performance of the Season for her role in . Throughout her career, Bening has been a devoted advocate for arts education, and has dedicated much of her time to various programs and organizations. She currently serves as chair of the board of the Entertainment Community Fund, the national human services organization that addresses the needs of those working in the performing arts.

Bening graduated from San Francisco State University and trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco until she joined the acting company.

For more information, visit thekate.org or call 860-510-0453.

: 5:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Representatives from the Society of Women Engineers demonstrate wind power through hands-on activities. Participants will make a pinwheel and design a wind-powered car. For ages 7 to 13. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Adult Movie Night

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features a movie screening in the adult reading area. Registration required. For movie title or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 2

Pick Your Project Glass Class

: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

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Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Annette Bening attends the premiere of "The Bride!" at The Rose Theater Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 3, 2026, in New York.

Plant the Seed Learning Series: Sewing Workshop

Benjamin Franklin's Charged Up STEM Birthday Bash

Guilford Craft Expo Returns for 69th Year

More than 175 artists and makers from Connecticut, New England, and across the United States will gather on the Guilford Green for the 69th annual Guilford Craft Expo, Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19.

Presented by Guilford Art Center, the outdoor juried show features handcrafted work in jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, glass,

woodwork, painting, photography, specialty foods, and other media.

Additional activities will include food trucks, live music, a silent auction, artist demonstrations, and a family art tent.

“We’re thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent of both regional and national artists and makers,” Guilford Art Center

Executive Director Maureen Belden said in a statement. “Craft Expo not only cele-

brates creativity and craftsmanship, but also supports working artists by connecting them directly with the public.”

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19.

Admission is $11 for adults and $9 for seniors age 65 and older. Guilford Art Center members, children 16 and younger, and active military personnel are admitted

free. Multi-day tickets are $15.

The expo will be held on the Guilford Green, with the main entrance at 33 Whitfield St. The event will be held rain or shine. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the commuter lots at Adams Middle School and the Guilford train station.

For information and a list of participating artists, visit GuilfordArtCenter.org.

Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center

Artists and craftspeople from across the region and the nation will participate in the 69th annual Guilford Craft Expo.

Visitors browse artist booths during a previous Guilford Craft Expo on the Guilford Green. The 69th annual event returns Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19.

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: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will create stickers using parchment paper, packing tape, and other materials. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 4:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features a fossil workshop for children presented by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Part of the Unearth a Story summer reading program. For info or to register, call 203-4888702.

Revolution

: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening reel based on The American Revolution, a documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, followed by a discussion. Free. Seating is limited. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Americana Cookout and Madison's Fireworks

: 6 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Community cookout on the hotel lawn and beach overlooking Madison's Independence Day fireworks celebration. Features summertime favorites, a beach bar, and live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin during the 9 p.m. hour. Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase. Rain date: July 10. For info, contact 203-245-1404 or Marketing@DHGHotels.com, or visit eventvesta.com.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event

: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and older. Features information on sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and other club activities. Guests welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

Fourth of July Concert on the Green

6 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House Lane. Celebrates Independence Day, America’s 250th anniversary, and Madison’s 200th anniversary. Features a performance by the Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps at 6 p.m., followed by the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. under the direction of Maestro Philip Ventre, presenting “Echoes of Our Past in Spirit and Song.” Free. Reserved seating in front of the stage is available for sponsors. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner. Rain date: Sunday, July 5 at the same time. For info or sponsorship opportunities, visit madisonculturalarts.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

48th Annual Four on the Fourth Road Race

: 9 a.m. Chester village. Presented by the Chester Rotary Club. USATF-sanctioned road race through the village of Chester. Timing by Super Race Systems. Team and individual awards will be presented. Fees: $35 for adults through May 31; $40 through July 4; $15 for children under 16. Proceeds benefit local charities and nonprofit organizations. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com (search “Chester Rotary Four on the Fourth”) or chesterrotary.org.

Madison Independence Day Parade

10 a.m. Begins at the Stop & Shop parking lot and proceeds through downtown Madison to the Surf Club. Hosted by the Madison Exchange Club. Celebrates Madison’s bicentennial and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Town of Madison will serve as grand marshal. For info, visit madisonexchange.org.

Independence Day Boat Parade

: Noon

Garden Concert Highlights

Colonial-Era Music

Willoughby Book Talk: What

We Can Know by Ian McEwan

7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Book: . Registration required. For info or to register, call 203488-8702.

to 3 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a boat parade beginning at 2 p.m., cannon fire, museum exhibits, and a children's activity. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, museum admission is discounted by $2.50. For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

Ringing of Bells by Town Green

Churches

: 2 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.

Free Garden Concert Planned in Old Saybrook

As part of Old Saybrook’s America 250 celebration, the Old Saybrook Historical Society will present a free concert, “From Colonies to Independence: Songs of America’s Transition,” on Sunday, July 5, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Hart House Heritage Gardens, 350 Main St. Performers Rick Spencer and Dawn

Indermuehle will present songs and stories about life in the 13 colonies and the early years of the republic in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The concert will feature period music intended to provide cultural insight into America’s colonial history. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs. For information, contact the Old Saybrook Historical Society at 860-395-1635 or contact@saybrookhistory.org or visit saybrookhistory.org.

Photo courtesy of the Old Saybrook Historical Society

Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will perform "From Colonies to Independence: Songs of America's Transition" during a free concert Sunday, July 5, at the Hart House Heritage Gardens in Old Saybrook.

Press Release from the Old Saybrook Historical Society

Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Stickers

Unearth a Fossil

Voices and Visions of the American

Chester First Friday Art Stroll Set for July 3

Press Release from Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery

Chester’s First Friday Night Art Stroll will take place Friday, July 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Most shops, restaurants, and galleries will remain open late for the evening.

At Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, 1 Spring St., visitors can hear stories behind some of the artist’s oldest and newest paintings depicting his home and travels. The evening will also feature live traditional and original music by Arrowhead.

Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St., will host live music by singersongwriter Andie Arel from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Her performance will include a mix of cover songs and original music.

For information, contact Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery at 860-5262077 or visit nilssonstudio.com, or contact Little House Brewing Company at 860322-4153 or visit littlehousebrewing.com

, an oil painting by Leif Nilsson, will be among the works featured during Chester's First Friday Art Stroll on Friday, July 3.

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SUNDAY, JULY 5

A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House

MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH THURSDAY, JULY 9

Community Service Camp: Grades 7 to 12

Pick Your Project Glass Class

: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

: Noon to 4 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Features Revolutionary War reenactments by the 54th Regiment of Foot with musket drills, fife-anddrum music, colonial crafts, and games. Free. For info or weather updates, visit newhavenmuseum.org. :

: 9 a.m. to noon, Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program includes a food drive, assisting local community partners, and meal preparation at the Estuary. $35 residents; $40 non-residents. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are with Mark Wolynn

Guilford Celebrates 250 Ceremony and Concert

5 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.

MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 10

Girls Enrichment Program

MONDAY, JULY 6

Experiencing America Book Club

: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Gardiner Harris. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Monday Funday for Teens: Make Your Own Slime No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson

: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will make slime with optional decorative additions. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 56 High St., Deep River. Presented by Tri-Town Youth Services. Program focused on friendships, leadership, and identity, with daily visits from guest speakers sharing their professions or special talents. For girls entering grades 5 through 8. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

Junior Strings

: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

Virtual Author Talk with Mark Wolynn

: 2 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features author Mark Wolynn discussing his book, , and the impact of inherited family trauma. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. : 2 p.m. Online. Book: and . Features a discussion with author Mark Wolynn on inherited family trauma and its effects across generations. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

S.T.E.A.M. Lab It Didn't Start with You It Didn’t Start With You The Official It Didn’t Start With You Workbook

: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for rising first- through sixth-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Griswold Point Surf

Photo courtesy of Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery

Trivia Night

: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an evening of trivia. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary Open Meeting

: 7 p.m. Chester Hose Company Firehouse, 6 High St. Learn about the Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary and opportunities to support local emergency personnel and community events. Membership is open to men and women interested in volunteering. For info, contact Charlene Janecek at 860-575-0063 or c.janecek@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

Boys Group

: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. For boys entering grades 7 and 8. Includes off-site trips and activities. $60. Registration required. For info, email adam.stahr@oldsaybrookct.gov.

East River Loop Trail Walk

: 9:30 a.m.

Meet at the parking lot at 45 Sullivan Dr., Guilford. Features an easy one-hour walk through open fields, forested areas, and rolling terrain led by a volunteer from the Guilford Land Trust. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. Rain cancels in the event of a torrential downpour. For info, visit ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams

: 5:30 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features an illustrated lecture by textile expert Lynne Bassett on clothing and identity in early America. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Songwriters in the Round

: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. Features performances by Eddie Seville, Marc Douglas Berardo, and Frank Critelli. Free for residents of Guilford, Madison, Branford, North Branford, and Killingworth and their guests. For adults 21 and older. BYOB. Rain location: Guilford Yacht Club ballroom. For info, contact 203-738-9124 or billrowen@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Afternoon Fiction Book Club

: 1 p.m.

My Dear Hamilton

Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Author Talk with Christopher Shaw Myers on Actor Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond Jaws

2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features author Christopher Shaw Myers discussing his book, . For adults and teens. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Zine

: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will learn how to create a small selfpublished magazine. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Movie Matinee

: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening in the Buel Room. For movie information, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Summer Movie Nite

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features family movie screenings with popcorn. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Opening Night for

The Wizard of Oz

7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 2. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

7 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage presents a semistaged celebration of composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears featuring excerpts from Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, The Turn of the Screw, War Requiem, and other works. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

Lyman Allyn Show Explores

Howard McCalebb’s

Golden Ratio-Inspired Art

Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present from Saturday, June 27 through Oct. 6, featuring sculptures, drawings, paintings, and collages by the Norwich-based artist.

The exhibition examines the influence of the Golden Ratio throughout McCalebb’s work. The mathematical proportion, long associated with natural growth, harmony, and visual balance, has served as a foundation for the artist’s practice for decades.

McCalebb’s large-scale sculptures and other works have been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, including in Germany, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria, China, and the United Arab Emirates. His work is represented in museum collections and private holdings around the world.

For the past several years, McCalebb has lived and worked in Norwich, where he operates Dada Post USA, a studio and gallery space. Before returning to the Howard McCalebb: The Golden Mean

United States, he spent more than a decade in Berlin, Germany, where he founded and directed Dada Post, an artist residency and exhibition space.

Originally from San Jose, California, McCalebb earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree in sculpture from California State University at Hayward. During his career, he has taught at numerous colleges and universities, including Cornell University, Rutgers University, Hunter College, Amherst College, and Parsons School of Design. An opening reception will be held Friday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free for museum members and $10 for nonmembers.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams St., New London. For information, call 860-443-2545 or visit lymanallyn.org.

Photo courtesy of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Howard McCalebb's Square Gate with Bent Left Knee (2008), painted wood, is included in Howard McCalebb: The Golden Mean, opening June 27 at Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London.

Songwriters in the Round Coming to Guilford Yacht Club

Press Release

Guilford Yacht Club will open its doors to area residents for a Bluebird Cafe-style evening of live music on Wednesday, July 8, featuring three acclaimed New England singer-songwriters performing on the club’s Great Lawn overlooking Long Island Sound.

The free Songwriters in the Round event, organized by Joe Briganti and Bill Rowen, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. The evening will feature Eddie Seville, Marc Douglas Berardo, and Frank Critelli.

Inspired by the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, the intimate performance format places songwriters together “in the round,” sharing original songs, the stories behind them, humor, and interaction with the audience. Rather than a traditional concert, performers take turns presenting songs and discussing the experiences and inspirations behind their work.

Seville is a New England-based singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his roots-rock and alt-country sound. As the creative force behind the band Steel Rodeo, he has toured extensively while also developing a solo career.

Berardo is known for his storytelling approach to songwriting and melodic folkrock style. His songs and live performances have earned recognition throughout the folk and Americana music communities.

Critelli blends folk, rock, and Americana

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SATURDAY, JULY 11

Holiday Craft Sale

influences with an engaging stage presence and has built a following throughout New England through his original music and live performances.

“This event is about more than just music — it’s about connection,” Rowen said. “Our artists share not only their songs, but their stories, humor, and love of performing.”

The first 100 guests will be seated in a circle near the performers, with chairs provided. Additional lawn seating will be

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Essex Green. Hosted by First Baptist Church in Essex. Features handcrafted holiday items and gifts for sale. For info, call 860-7678623.

Perennial Plant Sale:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. Features perennial plants including daylilies, hydrangeas, yarrow, Shasta daisies, hostas, stokesia, and other varieties. For info, call 203-488-0549.

Vintage Treasures Antique and Classic Boat Show

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Hosted by the Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Features antique and classic wooden and fiberglass boats, including mahogany runabouts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, displayed both in the water and on land. Free admission. For info, call 860-767-8269.

Birds Are Dinosaurs!

available for guests who bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

The event is intended for adults age 21 and older and is BYOB.

In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move indoors to the yacht club ballroom.

Guilford Yacht Club is located at 379 Whitfield St. The event is open to residents of Guilford, Madison, Branford, North Branford, and Killingworth, as well as their guests.

: 10 to 11 a.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Features live bird ambassadors and hands-on activities exploring the connection between birds and dinosaurs. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Blessing of the Fleet

: 11 a.m. Stony Creek Beach, Thimble Island Road, Branford. Features a parade of watercraft receiving a blessing from local clergy and live music by the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps. Sponsored by Stony Creek Congregational Church, Thimble Island Sailing Club, and The Stony Creek Association. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

Be On the Lookout: Native vs. Invasive Plants

: Noon to 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81, Killingworth. Kaleb of Wilder Gardens discusses native and invasive plants and their effects on local ecosystems. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Fireworks and Concert

: 6 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.

For information, call 203-453-0070, visit gyc.com, or visit the Guilford Yacht Club Facebook page.

A Night of Art, Harmony and Hope

: 6 to 10 p.m. St. George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St. Benefit event supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund in memory of Sarah Elizabeth Montgomery. Features artwork by local artists, live painting demonstrations, a live auction, music by Take 3 Trio, wine and beer, and appetizers and desserts by Cilantro’s. Proceeds benefit BPDCN cancer research led by Dr. Andrew Lane. Tickets: $75. For info or tickets, contact 203-641-3590 or jomontgomeryemail@gmail.com, or visit charity.pledgeit.org/c/qccpub9403.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Opening Reception for the 77th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition

: 3 to 5 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Clinton Art Society. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

from the Guilford Yacht Club

Photo courtesy of Frank Critelli

Photo courtesy of Eddie Seville

Frank Critelli rounds out the lineup for the Songwriters in the Round event.

Eddie Seville is one of three New England singer-songwriters featured in a Songwriters in the Round concert at Guilford Yacht Club.

Photo courtesy of Marc Douglas Berardo Marc Douglas Berardo will share original songs and stories during the Bluebird Cafestyle performance.

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Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of the music of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

Jammin' by the Shore: Mid-Summer Beach Party

: 4 to

7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Free beach party featuring live music by the Caribbean Vibes Steel Drum Band. Food and beverages available for purchase. For info or to register, visit eventvesta.com/events/149044/t/tickets.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Andrews Memorial Town Hall

: 54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions.

Spring Members Exhibition

Clinton Art Society : Runs through June 25.

77th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition

: Runs July 1 through 30. Presented by the Clinton Art Society. Juried by artist David Dunlop. Features works by local and regional artists in a variety of fine art media.

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek

: 55 Kings Highway, Chester. For info, call 860-526-8920.

Moments in Time

: Works by Liz Egan in printmaking and painting. Runs through July 31.

Connecticut River Museum

: 67 Main St., Essex. For info, visit ctrivermuseum.org.

The Famous Water Machine of Connecticut: How Grit, Determination, and Ingenuity Launched a New Era of Submarine Warfare

: Runs through July 12.

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library

: 801 Boston Post Rd. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

5th Annual Art Show

: Works by the Tuesday Morning Painters, including artwork celebrating Madison’s Bicentennial. Runs through July 30.

Essex Library

: 33 West Ave. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Karen Israel Art Exhibit

: Runs through June 30.

Guilford Free Library

: 67 Park St. For info, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Nature Photography Exhibit by Frank Bartlett Sr.

: Runs through June 30.

Keyes Gallery, Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. For info, call 203-4888702 or visit wwml.org.

Along the Shoreline:

Recent Paintings by Dennis Masback: Runs through July 6.

Madison Historical Society: Allis-Bushnell House Museum

Spectrum Art Gallery

: 61 Main St., Centerbrook. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

: Runs through July 3.

Yale University Art Gallery

: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions

August Sander’s People of the 20th Century

: Runs through June 28.

Jes Fan: Unbounded

: Runs through June 28.

: 853 Boston Post Rd. For info, call 203-245-4567 or email office@madisonhistory.org. Runs through late fall.

Madison 200 Exhibit:

Madison Historical Society, Lee’s Academy

: 14 Meeting House Ln. For info, call 203-245-4567 or email office@madisonhistory.org.

A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years

: Runs through late fall.

New Haven Museum

: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Pronounced Ah-Beetz

: Runs through October 2027.

Pratt House

: 19 West Ave., Essex. For info, call 860-7670681 or visit essexhistory.org.

General Stores of Essex

: June through September.

Student Exhibits

: June through September.

1776–2026: Essex Celebrates America

: June through September.

Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church

: 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. For info, contact 860-434-1621 or office@saintannsoldlyme.org, or visit saintannsoldlyme.org.

Between Heaven and Earth

: Oil paintings by Margarita Maxson. Runs through Aug. 30.

Susan Powell Fine Art

: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Light and Vibration

: Runs through July 5. Solo exhibition by David Dunlop featuring paintings exploring light, atmosphere, water, landscapes, and city scenes.

Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876

: Runs through Oct. 11.

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.

First and third Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band.

Second and fourth Fridays: 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Modeans. Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers. Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers.

Connecticut River Museum

: 67 Main St., Essex. For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

Tuesdays: 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Runs through June 30. Shanties & Sails.

Thursdays: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. July 9 through Aug. 27. Thursdays on the Dock. Free concerts featuring different performers weekly.

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.

Guilford Free Library

: 67 Park St. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Thursdays: 7 p.m. Runs through July 30. No concert on July 2. Outdoor Summer Concert Series.

Madison Beach Hotel

: 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, contact 203-245-1404 or Marketing@DHGHotels.com, or visit eventvesta.com/events/149306/t/tickets.

Thursdays: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Runs through Aug. 28. Grassy Strip Music Series. Free outdoor concerts. Different performers weekly.

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa Forces of Nature

: 1525

Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com.

Fridays and Saturdays: 9 p.m. to midnight. Various performers.

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Nightingale’s Acoustic Café:

68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. For info, email gstevens@musicnowfoundation.org or visit musicnowfoundation.org.

Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Runs through June. Cost: $5. Various performers.

Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Runs select Friday nights through June. Second Friday Open Mic with Terri LaChance and Musical Community Spotlight.

Saturdays: 7 p.m. Runs through June. Sweet Saturday Night. Various performers.

2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-3952000.

Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.

139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com.

Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music. Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.

300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, visit thekate.org or chestnuthillsconcerts.org.

Fridays: 7:30 p.m. Runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 28. Chestnut Hill Concerts. Features chamber music programs with works by Mozart, Kodály, Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Brahms, Schubert, Beethoven, and Prokofiev. Programs and artists subject to change.

The

36 Main St., Essex. No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit griswoldinn.com.

Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.

17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.

The

Groups and Activities

3D Printer Demonstrations

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. : Select Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays noon to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Drop-in. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

A Journey Through America’s Past:

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.

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.

Acoustics Club: Adult Movie Night

: 6 to 8 p.m. First Wednesday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Bring snacks and a beverage (covered, nonalcoholic). For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Alateen Meeting

: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. First Congregational Church of Guilford, enter from rear parking lot at 122 Broad St., second floor, Room 9. Support group for ages 11 to 19 affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held concurrently at the church. For info, email alateen@ctalanon.org.

America 250 Storytime: Reading Is Revolutionary

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through July 28. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features stories highlighting individuals who helped shape the nation, along with fingerplays, songs, and free play activities. Open to children and caregivers. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.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.

America 250 Movie Celebration

: 2 p.m. Fridays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features films rooted in American history and culture. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):

10 a.m. 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.

Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert:

6 p.m. Tuesdays. Valley Shore Community Television Inc., 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. The show can be viewed throughout the State of Connecticut, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and youtube.com. For info, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.

ASL 1: Introduction to American Sign Language for Families

: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through July 8. Chester Public Library, 21 West Main St., Chester. Four-week beginner course taught by Teacher of the Deaf Kristen Urban. Participants will learn the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling, greetings, family vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and Deaf culture awareness through interactive activities and conversation. No prior experience necessary. Registration appreciated. For info or to register, contact 860-526-0018 or Library@ChesterCT.org, or visit chesterctlibrary.com.

10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Lap-sit storytime with music and movement for children from birth to 24 months, followed by free play. Registration requested; registration for each class opens three weeks prior to the session date. For info or to register (required), call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Banned Book Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.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 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.

7 p.m. Tuesdays. St Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven. For info, visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org.

Blackstone Fiber Art Community:

6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Blackstone Game Group

: 5 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features board games, card games, and party and strategy games for adults of all experience levels. Participants may bring their own games. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library with special consideration from Lotus Games. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Blackstone Library Tour:

10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Bluegrass Jam at the Museum

: 6 to 8:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven. Open bluegrass jam session for musicians and listeners. Suggested donation supports the museum’s programs and preservation efforts. For info, call 203-4676927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

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. Baby and Me:

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The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:

The Highliner III:

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center:

Tap Room at The Griswold Inn:

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

Wharf:

: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 29. Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Mobile library services provided by E.C. Scranton Memorial Library. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

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.

Bowties and Books:

10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features songs and stories for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver. No registration. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

9:30 a.m. Second Wednesday. 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.

: 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features canasta and other card games in a social setting. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

6 to 7 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.

: 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Drop-in class. Cost: $12. For info, visit chester.recdesk.com.

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.

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.

Introduction to Classical Latin Intermediate Classical Latin Advanced Classical Latin

: James Blackstone Library, 758 Main St, Branford. begins Saturday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m.; meets Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon; meets Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. on Zoom. For info or to register, email classicgamma@gmail.com.

: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8 through 29. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented by the Clinton Human Rights Committee. Features discussions and presentations on human rights topics. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.

: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. 20 Water St., Chester. Beginners welcome. Free. For info, call 860-5260013 ext. 223 or visit chester.recdesk.com.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

: 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.

: 9 to 10 a.m. Last Saturday of every month. Zion Episcopal Church, 326 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Free and open to all. For info, call 203488-7395 or email zion_office@att.net.

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.

: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily, July 11 through Aug. 9. Bishop's Main Orchard, 480 New England Rd., Guilford. Features hands-on operation of kid-friendly construction equipment in a supervised outdoor environment. Admission includes access to Bishop's Activity Area. Tickets required. Children under 24 months admitted free. For info or tickets, visit bishopsorchards.com.

Cookbook Club: A Culinary

: 6 to 7:45 p.m. First Thursdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Monthly cookbook club for adults and seniors. Participants prepare a recipe from the selected cookbook and share dishes followed by tasting and discussion. Registration required. For info or to register (required), contact 860-669-2342 or lauren@hchlibrary.org, or visit hchlibrary.org.

Cookbook Club:

Craft and Board Game Night

: 6 to 8 p.m. Fourth Thursdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features crafts and board games for all ages. Participants may bring their own games. For info or to register (required), email Shelby at SMehmet@clintonct.gov.

Crafternoons

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. Classical Latin Classes

: 4:15 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Story and craft program with Miss Lauren for grades K to 4. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.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

: 5:30 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.

Dance Mode

: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For children ages 18 months and up and their siblings. No registration. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Death Cafe

: 3 to 4:30 p.m. third Monday of each month. Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Facilitated discussion about death and dying; refreshments provided. For info, email caseymcgannon@me.com.

Discussion Group: The Atlantic Magazine:

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Tweens

: 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features standalone role-playing game adventures led by Dungeon Master Nicole. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Duplicate Bridge:

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. First Church of Christ in Saybrook, Congregational, 366 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-388-0693.

Duplicate Bridge:

12:30 p.m. Fridays. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For info, call 203-915-5987 or email tillerjock@gmail.com.

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Book Caddy

Breastfeeding Support Meeting:

Canasta and Cards

Chair Yoga with Martha:

Chair Yoga with Patricia

Chester Blood Pressure Clinic:

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

East Shore Health District Mobile Health Clinic

: Dates vary. Locations in North Branford, Guilford, Branford, East Haven, and Madison. Hosted by the East Shore Health District. Offers free overdose prevention supplies, including Narcan, fentanyl, and xylazine test strips, as well as sexual health and hygiene supplies. Provides confidential referrals and resources for substance use, mental health, and medical concerns. For info, including schedules and locations, call 203-481-4233 or visit esdhd.org/events.

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.

Escape Room: The Secret Garden

: July 27 through Aug. 1. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81, Killingworth. Features a themed escape room experience based on The Secret Garden. Registration required. For available time slots and registration, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

F3 Shoreline Men’s Bootcamp Workout:

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.

Family Support Group:

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.

Fiber Arts Club:

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.

Forever Young: A Young Adult Book Club:

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.

French Conversation Group

: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Informal French discussion group for fluent speakers. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

French Conversation Group:

3 p.m. Mondays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560.

Friday Night Ceramics with Jessica Reeve

: 6 to 9 p.m.

Fridays, June 26 through Aug. 14. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Open to adult students of all levels. Tuition: $324 for members, $360 for nonmembers. Additional materials fee payable with tuition. For info or to register, contact 203-453-5947 or info@guilfordartcenter.org, or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Harrison House Museum Tours:

1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Harrison House Museum, Barn, and Gardens, 124 Main St., Branford. Open to the public. Free admission but donations are welcome. Runs through September or by appointment. For info, contact 203-488-4828 or info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org.

Husky Buddy Readers

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.

Future Artists: 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:

5:30 p.m.

Fourth Monday. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff. All area towns welcome. Registration is not required. For info, contact 860-510-5042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

Grief and Loss Support Group

: 11 a.m to 12 p.m. Last Friday of every month. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Support group for anyone who has lost or is in the process of losing a loved one. Facilitated by CHS Director Kathy Grega, LCSW, with support from staff. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Grove Street Story Time

: 10 a.m. Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St., Essex. Thursdays through Aug. 20. Families with children of all ages are invited for stories, songs, dancing, and movement activities. Bring a blanket and a snack. Program lasts approximately 30 minutes and is weather permitting. No story time Aug. 13. Free and open to the public. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Guilford Job Network

: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Every other Wednesday through July 22. Via Zoom. Features guest speakers and networking opportunities for job seekers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or 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 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Experiencing America Book Club

: 3 p.m. First Monday of every month. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Children may read aloud with volunteer reading partners. No registration required. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Imaginary Tails with Izzy

Farmers Markets

Dudley Farm Farmers' Market

: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Patrons sign up for a 10-minute slot to read to Izzy, a certified therapy dog. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org

Stony Creek Farmers’ Market

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.

Theater

The Aliens

: Drama Works Theatre, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs through June 28. For info or tickets, visit dramaworkstheatre.org.

Crazy for You

: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Aug. 16. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

1776

: Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through July 26. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

: Cindy Brewster and Nelson E. Aceto to Kelly Davis, $415,000 on June 5

: Josephine Konopka to Cedric Jeffries and Ellen Raymond, $525,250 on June 2

: Richard D. Carleton and Beryl Meiner to Gregg Robbins and Rhonda Young, $500,000 on June 1

: Harold

D. and Sheryl L. Sessa to Benjamin J. and Patricia J. Resio, $1,047,500 on June 5

: Lauren B. and Thomas Tolla to Eric I. Elliott, $693,000 on June 2

: Lynn C Sanchez T and Lynn C. Sanchez to John L. Mccauley and Caitlin Hanley, $925,000 on June 1

KILLINGWORTH

: Dennis P. and Nancy Murphy to Donald Bardinelli, $826,000 on June 5

: Alvaro J. Correa and Andrea Noguera to Michael and Chelsea Kaplan, $645,000 on June 1

: Estate of Sylvia Buck and Jean C. Jones to Cathleen and Cosmo Morabito, $800,000 on June 3

: Craig Helmrich to Jessica Paskiewicz and Joshua Haight, $29,000 on June 4

Guilford Yacht Club #Cn1146 507 Little Meadow Road

: Mateo Masonry LLC to Desiree and Michael C. Bates, $674,500 on June 4

: John Michael and Deborah Mcgahee to Eric Carlson and Lauren Ayr, $737,000 on June 2 : Pamela P. Stoddard to Stephen and Julian Wisner, $931,500 on June 1

: And Management LLC to Trevor and Tabitha Hayden, $705,000 on June 1

: Suriel LLC to 149-27 Durham Road LLC, $65,000 on June 1

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bath home Is located on a level lot with loads of room for gardening and entertaining! This home had a large expansion, including a gorgeous light-filled kitchen! Represented the Buyer

203-915-7530 stinnmurphy@gmail.com bhhsNEproperties.com

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: Paula Signorelli to Indigo Prop LLC, $380,000 on June 3

: Thomas W. and Nina M. Scharrett to Henry Stuart and Sarah Louise Domenie, $715,000 on May 29 : Kathleen Coogan to Dennis P. and Nancy Murphy, $625,000 on June 5

: Wilson Castaneda to Luis Eduardo C. Lopez and Jenny Daniela C. Matute, $488,000 on June 4

and Dona

A. Mucik and Nicholas Boynton, $10,000 on June 4

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water, offers unobstructed views and is ideal as a year-round home or second getaway. The bright, open floor plan is designed to capture the scenery, with an oversized living/dining area featuring hardwood floors, a custom stone propane fireplace, and a wall of south-facing windows.

81A Middle Beach Road

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Set back from Middle Beach Rd and sited 25’ above sea level (so no flood insurance needed!) with deeded beach rights and views of Long Island Sound is a like-new (completed in 2023) charming 4 bedroom, Cape Cod style home on an unusually large 1.12 acre lot. The first floor primary bedroom has a large bathroom and an enormous walk-in closet, the object of many dreams.

$2,495,000 81amiddlebeachroad.com

77 Silo Hill, Madison

$1,300,000

Beautifully maintained custom home set on 4.12 private acres at the end of a culde-sac. This spacious 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home features a dedicated office with French doors, an elegant living room with soaring ceilings, and a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops, center island, and pantry, open to the family room with wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs offers 5 bedrooms including a private guest suite above the garage with full bath and separate staircase. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and luxurious bath. A finished lower level provides flexible space for recreation, fitness, or media. Enjoy the level backyard, stone patio, and room for a pool. A rare opportunity in one of Madison’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Drive,

$749,000 Picture-perfect English Cape circa 1935, rich in charm and classic architectural details. A welcoming center-hall foyer with graceful archways leads to the formal living room with fireplace and custom built-ins, and an elegant dining room. The sun-filled kitchen opens to a family room with access to a rear deck overlooking beautifully landscaped, private grounds. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a hall bath, with potential for future expansion. A detached two-car garage includes a heated 350-square-foot studio/office, ideal for remote work, creative pursuits, or fitness. Set on a beautiful 1 acre property just 1.5 miles from downtown Madison and its beaches, this special home offers timeless character, privacy, and convenience.

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