With municipal elections approaching in November, both the Democratic and Republican parties have selected candidates for First Selectman. A third name will also appear on the ballot: Oswald Sheppard. Sheppard, a former utility consultant and
Deep River resident, is running as an unaffiliated candidate. While he has no background in elected office, he previously served as campaign manager for Kathryn Russell, one of the candidates he will now face in the election.
He said he was drawn to the race out of a desire to serve the town and make a meaningful contribution.
“I wanted to change the direction of my career to something that was more rewarding, and I wanted to do something a little more valuable with my time,” Sheppard said. “Local government is one of those rare places where you can provide a net positive for a lot of people.”
See Unaffiliated Candidate page 7
Source to Sea Sweep
Kathryn Ryan with the Essex Land Trust helps unload trash behind the Connecticut River Museum on Sept. 27 during the Essex 3 Villages Source to Sea cleanup, organized by Sustainable Essex. Ryan helped clear debris from Great Meadow, one of several areas targeted in the community effort to protect local waterways.
Chorus Line swimming and diving team, which includes athletes from Old Saybrook, has won its first three meets to start
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Julie Flagg: From Babies to Bikes
By Rita Christopher
Courier Senior Correspondent
The Ides of March. Come on now, what happened? You remember—it was not Julius Caesar’s lucky day. On the Ides, March 15, 44 B.C., a group of Roman aristocrats assassinated the Roman general.
But let’s push the Ides up a bit—over 2,000 years, in fact—and recall a significant day in shoreline medicine. On March 15, 2025, after nearly 40 years of practice at Middlesex Hospital, Dr. Julie Flagg retired.
Julie doesn’t keep track of the number of babies she delivered in four decades. “I do not know. I was always thinking about the baby I was delivering,” she says. Not delivering babies anymore hardly means Julie isn’t busy. She is bicycling—not simply for her own exercise, but to encourage more biking, more walking, and more activity for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis
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on women. “I want to activate women. I want women to be active their whole life,” she says.
Julie is her own best example of an active existence. She used to ride her e-bike from Chester to her office in Middletown. Now she rides not only around Chester but also all along the shoreline, as often as three or four times a day.
“I ride over to Lyme; I ride to Madison. I ride all over.”
Julie figures she has ridden more than 10,000 miles and is now on her third e-bike.
She points out that ebikes—which have a batterypowered motor to give a boost while riding—take a bit of mastering, and people new to them should practice in a safe area, not
out on trafficked roads. According to Julie, there’s plenty of information on YouTube about riding ebikes.
She also notes that all bikers should wear helmets—a legal requirement in Connecticut for cyclists under 15.
The Netherlands has long been known for legions of residents who commute by bicycle, but Julie notes that change can happen in a decade, as it has in Paris, where there are now plans for dedicated bike lanes even on famous thoroughfares like the Champs Élysées.
“Biking is not just some kind of cult thing that happens in Holland,” she says. “Winters are getting warmer here and that is good for cycling here.”
For Julie, the key to more bikers is less speed. Slower is safer, she maintains, even if that means lowering speed limits and issuing more tickets for speeding.
See Julie Flagg page 6
Photo by Rita Christopher/Valley Courier
Dr. Julie Flagg recently retired after nearly 40 years in obstetrics and gynecology at Middlesex Hospital. Now an advocate for safer, more active communities, she promotes cycling and walkability throughout the shoreline.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 4, I will be casting my vote for Kathryn (Katie) Russell for first selectman and Cynthia (Cindi) Torres for selectman.
Katie is a longtime resident with deep family roots in Deep River. She has shown her commitment to the town through her service as third selectman over the past two years, during which she has accomplished many goals. Katie’s dedication, energy, and love for Deep River make her well prepared to take on the role of first selectman and continue working hard for our community.
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Cindi, also a lifelong resident with strong family ties here, shares that same passion for Deep River. As director of emergency management, she has already demonstrated her leadership and service to the town. She is eager to bring that same commitment and experience to the role of selectman.
Both Katie and Cindi are hardworking, deeply invested residents who care about the future of Deep River. That is why they have earned my vote on Nov. 4.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday,Oct.14
Energy Team Board of Selectmen Board of Fire Commissioners
Wednesday,Oct.15
Board of Finance Board of Fire Commissioners
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NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-5260013, ext. 511, or visit the Chester town website www.chesterct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. : 2 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 8 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 5 p.m.
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JWMS Mold Remediation Project Committee
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NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-526-6024 or visit the Deep River town website www.deepriverct.us to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 4 p.m. : 5 p.m. : 7 p.m.
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NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-7674340, ext. 129, or visit the Essex town website www.essexct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 6 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 5 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m.
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Marie Shumbo
Chester
Marie L. (Lavezzoli) Shumbo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, 84, passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2025. Born on Feb. 4, 1941, to Peter and Margaret Lavezzoli of Chester, Marie was a lifelong resident. She married her husband, raised her daughters, and forged lifelong friendships there. She had innumerable jobs over the years until she found her vocation in admissions at the emergency room at Middlesex Hospital and eventually the Shoreline Clinic, a job that she loved and held for more than 30 years. It had the chaos, variety, and challenge that she needed. Her unseen job was noticing the things that others missed and offering help in practical ways: providing rides, visiting those in need, and sharing her delicious baked goods. She was an advocate for others. She lived a
life of generosity and service. She had a heart of gold.
Marie was well known in her family and community for her many outlandish and excessive outfits and accessories. She was a whiz at Scrabble and an avid player of card games.
Marie held a deep and abiding faith in Jesus. Although her family mourns their loss of her, they rejoice in knowing that she is now with her Lord and Savior.
Marie is survived by her faithful husband of 58 years, Robert A. Shumbo; daughters, Ann M. Shumbo (Blake Hall) of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Sharon L. Young (Iain) of Manchester, N.H.; grandchildren, Mitchell F. Young and Sofia M. Young; her sister, Pat Kus (Ted); brothers, Frank Lavezzoli (Margaret) and Lou Lavezzoli; and multiple nephews. She was predeceased by her nephew, Paul Kus.
A memorial service to celebrate her life was held on Sept. 25 at Living Rock Church in Killingworth.
Tri-Town Youth Services has funds available for children from Chester, Deep River, and Essex entering preschool this fall for families that qualify. The Preschool Tuition Assistance fund seeks to assist families in financial need to provide their child or children with a structured preschool experience prior to entering kindergarten. Partial assistance may be awarded up to but not exceeding $2,000 to offset tuition costs depending on the availability of funds. Priority for tuition assistance will be given to children entering kindergarten the following year who have not previously had a preschool experience; tuition assistance may be available to 3-year-olds only as funding allows. For more information or an application, email info@ttysb.org.
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Essex Library continues its series of Little Learners story times with stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts around a designated theme. Children and their caregivers can enjoy story time on Fridays at 10 a.m.,
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“The theme across the whole country is slower,” she says.
Julie says there need to be more signs advising drivers to slow down. She has funding for placing such placards around Chester. The signs themselves were designed by Chester artist Jan Cummings Good and Brian Pryor.
Pryor, who breakfasts at Simon’s
(Julie’s mother died in May 2025 at the age of 102.)
After finishing prep school, instead of going on to college, Julie went to England to train for the most demanding of equestrian competitions: three-day eventing. She did not go alone; her horse, Bill, went with her.
The three-day competition consists of show jumping, cross-country jumping, and dressage. “It was a
“I knew from the second day that I would be going into Ob-Gyn—one of the best decisions I made,” she recalls.
From the outset, Julie worked to perfect her surgical techniques. During her residency and internship at Yale New Haven Hospital, her sister Kate Bush remembers that Julie had surgical threads hanging from furniture so she could practice tying proper knots. Julie
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His campaign, he said, will focus squarely on Deep River’s local issues rather than on state or federal politics.
“I thought that running for First Selectman was my best way to make a difference here in this town,” he said. “It is becoming hard for people to work together. We have been getting pushed further and further to one side or the other when it comes to politics.”
The term for First Selectman in Deep River is two years. If elected, Sheppard said his first priority would be gathering information by meeting with board and commission heads and collaborating on town matters.
“The first thing that I want to do is collect information,” he said. “I want to do this by meeting with heads of boards and commissions here in the town and working alongside them on issues in the town.”
Among the initiatives Sheppard is proposing is implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to streamline how town infrastructure issues are tracked and resolved. Under the system, residents would be able to submit service requests—such as reporting a pothole—online. That request would then be assigned to the appropriate department, and both the town and the public would be able to track its progress.
“The system will be able to track things like work hours, who was assigned to what task, materials, and how long the job took,” he said. “I want to use key performance indicators to incentivize work that is not only fast, but is good as well.”
Sheppard also noted that he is self-
everyone here in Deep River,” he said. “I believe taking people’s money to get to where I want to go is the wrong thing to do. I decided to run this campaign to do good for this town—I can pay for it myself. Whether you vote for me or not, I want people to be informed voters, as that is what is most important in this election.”
The Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, announces a new, ongoing Italian conversation drop-in group on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. for beginner or intermediate Italian speakers. Participants can refresh their skills or learn how to converse in Italian. The group will be led by former Italian Professor Mary Devins. The first session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8. For more information, call the library at 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
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The Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, holds its regular yoga sessions with Hannah Clark on Fridays, Oct. 3 through Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. The sessions focus on breathing and movement sequences to connect mind and body. Modifications will be provided for anyone who needs them. The library has a limited supply of yoga mats and participants are advised to bring their own. The yoga program is free and open to all regardless of residency. No registration is needed and drop-ins are welcome. For more information, call 860-767-1560.
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Oswald Sheppard is challenging Democratic incumbent Carol Doak-Jones and Republican Selectwoman Kathryn Russell for First Selectman in the November municipal election.
Purrfect Angels
Story by Carol Andrecs
These identical gray babies were born to a stray mom the night before the little family was rescued. All 6 of them are perfect in every way. Each kitten is an affectionate, playful, cuddly purring machine. Anyone fortunate enough to adopt will be unconditionally loved and constantly entertained. As soon as you meet them, you will be smitten with these kittens. How can you resist? For an appointment to meet these precious nuggets, apply online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:
Forgotten Felines holds an Open House every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary. Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and
much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, is holding art classes and workshops that include fall botanicals in colored pencil beginning Thursday, Oct. 9; paint a misty mountain in watercolor workshop on Saturday, Oct. 18; a Halloween card-making and paper techniques workshop on Sunday, Oct. 19; and Coptic stitch journal workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25. In addition, Spectrum is holding various children's art classes through the fall. For more information, including class schedules, material lists, and costs, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Wanted:Artists,Artisans,andCrafters
Guilford Art Center is now accepting applications for its holiday 2025 expo. Applications are open to artists and crafters from the local community, Connecticut, and New England who work in various media, including but not limited to ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, stationery, leather goods, personal care items, candles, homewares, textiles, and fiber arts. For more information or an application, visit guilfordartcenter.org.
NewInitiative:AFreeSeedLibrary
The Deep River Garden Club announces the launching of the free seed library, a new initiative where community members can borrow, exchange, and donate seeds. The free seed library is open on a seasonal basis; it is housed next to the parking lot of the Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street. It aims to foster community resilience and address food insecurity by providing a free public source for highquality, diverse seeds. For more information, visit deeprivergardenclub.org/drgcfree-seed-library.
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Consider Eminent Domain
In 2009, the Town of Essex concluded that the lack of sewage disposal facilities is “the single largest impediment to further economic development in Ivoryton Village.”
In 2011, the town engaged an engineering firm to evaluate certain properties in Ivoryton that might be used for a community treatment and disposal system. Of six parcels of land, three were considered “potentially good candidates for subsurface sewage disposal systems,” with such recommended followups as property boundary reviews, development rights, topographic surveys, and soil testing.
The town did not follow through with the recommendations.
In September 2025, the Essex Planning and Zoning Commission again claimed that “the lack of sewer lines or a wastewater disposal facility is the most significant structural barrier to the redevelopment of Ivoryton.” At the same time, it said the commercial uses in
Ivoryton Center are “healthy and desirable” and experiencing “a continued strengthening” of redevelopment. How can residents take this seriously? We’re told there’s an insurmountable obstacle, but redevelopment is going well.
While 16 years of inaction have deterred Ivoryton’s redevelopment, a possible solution has existed prominently in our midst. The 18 acres on which the former piano factory sits is the most likely and proper location for an SSDS. The land is level and spacious, with adequate setbacks from natural water sources.
If this area qualifies for an SSDS and the current owner does not wish to sell, the town could consider an eminent domain claim for this municipal project.
Gary Comstock Essex Gary Comstock is a candidate for Selectman in the Nov. 4 municipal election.
The Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, announces the return of Louie Listens, a program that allows young children, teens, and families to read with a licensed therapy dog. Louie Listens takes place Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 5:15 p.m. Parents and guardians can register for a 15-minute period to read to Louie the Labrador, a licensed therapy dog. For more information or to register, call the library at 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
• Regular maintenance on all makes/ models: gas, oil or electric
• Frozen or broken pipes
• Winterizing home heating systems
• Venting for dryers & exhaust systems
• Gas fireplace inserts & piping
• Pool heaters; service and install
• Complete residential and commercial HVAC system change outs (including ductless splits and heat pumps)
• Air purification systems, water heaters, commercial rooftop units and water heaters, custom duct work, processed piping
• …and so much more!
The Chester Public Library and Tri-town Youth Services host Kindness Quest Wednesdays every first Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the library, 21 West Main Street. The program is open to children in elementary grades. All materials are provided and each child receives a free copy of the featured book to take home. For more information, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.
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The Friends of the Essex Library continues its book sale through Saturday, Oct. 18, in the foyer and on some shelves just inside the library, 33 West Avenue. The book sale focuses on humor, literature, poetry, politics, and religion. Unless otherwise noted, hardcovers are priced at $3 each, or two for $5, and paperbacks are $2 each. For more information, visit the Friends tab at youressexlibrary.org.
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Let’s Bring More Value
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, I will confidently vote for Kathryn Russell to be Deep River first selectman. Kathryn spent years in large companies, where she had to get things done on time at an affordable cost. She now wants to bring those capabilities to Deep River.
Some residents may be concerned that making things affordable may mean cutting important services. Rather, Russell’s goal is to bring more value to Deep River taxpayers. Value
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means getting services for less cost or more service for the same cost. Value is what residents strive for in their everyday finances.
So, let’s bring more value to Deep River by putting Kathryn Russell’s skills and capabilities to work in Town Hall. Vote for Kathryn Russell on Nov. 4.
The Nest Coffee House, 162 Main Street, Deep River, holds its Nest Gatherings either online or at the coffee house, which remains open for business to serve its patrons. Nest Gatherings are open to everyone from high school ages and up. Events include writer’s workshops, arts and crafts, painting projects, bingo, anime, game nights, watch parties, and open mic night. For more information on upcoming online events, visit thenestcoffeehouse.org or meetup.com/Nest-Gatherings.
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SailingMastersof1812SeeksNewMembers
The Sailing Masters of 1812, a fife and drum corps in Essex since 1963, is looking for new members for the color guard, fife line, and drum line. Come and see what it’s like to perform fife and drum field music. No experience is necessary and participants are given free music instruction. The Sailing Masters of 1812 meets on Mondays at the Essex Town Hall, 29 West Avenue at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Bob at 860 767-3937.
SeekingNamesofEnlistedMenandWomen
The Deep River Veterans Green Monument Committee is seeking the names of enlisted men and women not represented on the Columbia Memorial. This would include residents who served from the end of World War II to those on active duty. Those who qualify or know someone who qualifies may contact Jonathan Kastner at the Town Hall at 860-526-6020 or Richard Nagot at 860-526-5270.
SeniorCenterDeliversMeals
The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, provides Meals on Wheels to seniors living in Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Madison. There is no waiting list, and no one is ever turned away due to economic constraints. Meals are supported by Senior Resources with Title III funds available from the Older Americans Act. For more information, call 860388-1611, ext. 217.
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TOPS Club CT 84 hosts a weekly weight support meet to help those who want to shed off pounds sensibly. The meet takes place at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Marks Church (basement), 222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook. Attendees weigh in from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., followed by a meeting with motivation speakers. For more information, call 860-767-0705.
The Chester Public Library offers Tech Help with Liz, a program to help those who need technical/computer assistance, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons can call to make an appointment or stop by the library, 21 West Main Street, during open hours. For more information, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.
The Connecticut River Museum (CRM), 67 Main Street, Essex, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring history, arts, and ecology to life. Opportunities include welcoming guests, supporting events, assisting with collections, doing maintenance projects, and leading guided tours as part of the CRM's new Docent Program where volunteers lead guided tours. Training and support are provided. Flexible schedules available. For more information, contact Geraldine Spiegle at 860767-8269 or gspiegle@ctrivermuseum.org.
EIGHTEENTH DAY BEFORE ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION SESSION -REGISTRATION CUTOFF IN ALL TOWNS.
This is the last regular session for admission of electors for those who become 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, or residents of the municipality on or before October 17, 2025. Essex Registrar’s of Voters office will be open on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Essex Town Hall, Second Floor, 29 West Ave, Essex, CT 06426
LEGAL NOTICE
CHESTER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORIY ADOPTED 2025 -2026 BUDGET
Notice is given the Chester Water Pollution Control Authority, on September 16,2024, adopted the fiscal year budget for 2025-2026 in the amount of $118,435.
The annual residential usage charge will remain at $750 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). The annual mixed use commercial usage charge will remain at $800 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU).
The adopted 2025-2026 budget was filed in the Town Clerk’s office on September 18,2025. Any appeal of these charges must be filed with the Water Pollution Control Authority within 21 days of October 2, 2025, legalnoticewpca2526budgetadoption
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF CHESTER
Legal notice is hereby given to all property owners liable to pay a Benefit Assessment fee to the Town of Chester that the fifteenth year installment is due and payable on October 1, 2025. Failure to make payment on or before November 1, 2025 will result in an interest charge of one and one half percent (1.5%) per month from the due date of October 1, 2025 with a minimum charge of $5.00 per bill. Mail postmarked on or before November 1, 2025 will be considered an on-time payment.
Checks should be made payable to Town of Chester and mailed to the following address.
Chester Tax Collector PO Box 314 Chester, CT 06412
Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9-12 and 1-4.
Emily J. Vetter-Haupt Tax Collector
860-526-0013 Ext. 513
taxcollector@chesterct.org
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ESSEX PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Essex Planning and Zoning Commission will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue Essex, CT (see agenda on Town’s website www.essexct.gov for further details), at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following application:
-PZC #25-12 Special Exception under Section 82.A.2(R) of the Essex Zoning Regulations for a 65’ X 80’ equipment storage building for an existing mulch business at 52 Plains Road Essex Applicant/Owner: Kentwood LLC
Copies of the application are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office and Land Use Department at Essex Town Hall and can be viewed on the Town’s webpage.
Essex Planning and Zoning Commission Russell Smith, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
Legal notice is hereby given to all users liable to pay a usage fee to the Chester Water Pollution Control Authority that the first installment of the usage fee for the period October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 is hereby due and payable on October 1, 2025. Failure to make payment on or before November 1, 2025 will result in an interest charge of one and one half percent (1.5%) per month from the due date of October 1, 2025 with a minimum charge of $2.00 per bill. Mail postmarked on or before November 1, 2025 will be considered an on-time payment.
Checks should be made payable to Town of Chester and mailed to the following address.
Chester Tax Collector PO Box 314 Chester, CT 06412
Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9-12 and 1-4.
Emily J. Vetter-Haupt Tax Collector 860-526-0013 Ext. 513 taxcollector@chesterct.org
Grant Backs Launch of New FilmFest
The Essex Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to help fund the inaugural Essex FilmFest, a program sponsored by the Essex Library Association and intended to become an annual event. The Essex FilmFest, planned for this November, will spotlight a single independent filmmaker each year and include film screenings, in-person Q&A forums, and free workshops conducted by the featured filmmaker.
Grant funds will offset essential operating costs, including filmmaker hospitality, screening fees, promotion, and event and venue operations. Tickets will be offered with flexible pricing and a suggested donation during the festival’s first year.
“This is a unique event for the community,” said Essex Library Association Executive Director Ann Thompson. “It is the brainchild of Alex Calvo, the FilmFest founder and director of programming, and unlike other regional festivals with its focus on a single filmmaker. It will draw interested people from outside our area for a weekend in Essex, and we are grateful for The Essex Foundation’s help in making it happen.”
“We are excited to support new ideas and new events that highlight the arts,” said Essex Foundation President Strickland Hyde. “The Essex Library Association does a great job of creating programs that appeal to a broad range of interests in the community and beyond.”
The Essex Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Essex residents. It relies on community donations to support a broad range of needs not met by other organizations or sources. For more information, visit www.theessex foundation.org or email contact@ theessexfoundation.org
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The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat reminds friends, neighbors, and the public in the lower valley of the importance for safety as train frequency increases beginning in July on the tracks in Essex, Deep River, Chester, and Haddam. In particular, daytime train activity will be increasing on tracks between Chester and Goodspeed Station in Haddam. When approaching stop signs, motorists and pedestrians are legally required to come to a complete stop at the white stop line and yield to any approaching rail traffic. When facing flashing lights and/or gates, crossing users must stop and wait for trains to pass and the lights and gates to shut off. Additionally, pedestrians, bicycles, and motorized vehicles are never allowed on railroad tracks except at a legal crossing location. Emergency contact phone numbers are located at all railroad crossings in the event of problems. The railroad is working with local law enforcement on issues of motorist compliance at crossings throughout the valley. For more information, contact Vice President of Track and Property Rob Bradway at 860-964-3422.
The Chester Library, 21 West Main Street, reminds residents that it has resources available 24/7 to meet the needs of library cardholders. The Chester Library catalog allows cardholders to place holds on items at the library. The Bibliomation catalog expands this service so cardholders can also avail of items from other libraries in the shared catalog and pick them up in Chester. The Ebsco Learning Express Job & Career Library makes available tutorials, ebooks, test preparations, and résumé templates for job seekers and career builders. Hoopla, an all-in-one media service, gives cardholders the ability to browse, download, or stream more than 700,000 titles in audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV. Brainfuse HelpNow gives users live tutor access for homework help, skills building, and test preparation. Overdrive is available for downloadable e-books, audiobooks, and emagazines. The library’s hotspot is an easy-to-use device that allows users to connect their tablet, laptop, or other mobile device to the Internet. Finally, SimplyE is a new app that gives cardholders the ability to browse, borrow, and read more than 25,000 free e-books. The Chester Library is open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on how to obtain a library card, contact the library at 860-5260018 or library@chesterct.org.
Press Release from The Essex Foundation
Photo courtesy of The Essex Foundation
Essex Foundation board members Strickland Hyde (center) and Judy Bombaci (center right) present a grant award for the upcoming inaugural Essex FilmFest to Essex Library Association members (from left) Alex Calvo, Ona Alpert, Alison Brinkman, Ann Thompson, and Linda Calvo (far right).
Pictured after notching their first three wins of the season on Sept. 15, members of the Shoreline Co-Op girls' swimming and diving team include (front) Liv Osinski; (middle) Sasha Dziebel, Rose Dimmock, Angie Bari, Eliza Sturges, Aria Cummings, Lauren Thebeau, and Emma Wakelee; (back) Sophia Cole, Phoebe Spallone, Sofia Yumbla, Livy Roberts, Claire Johnson, Jane Gaines, Maggie Miller, Sophia Langer, Olive Forristall, Hazel Forristall, Elsa Shatraw, Gianna Dabkowski, Norah Reeps, Kinsley Grenier, Divena Rai, and Aemelia Kostek. Missing from the photo are Bethany Erkkila, Phoebe Gerl, Maddie Cummins, and Zi Abbott.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Shoreline Co-Op swimmer Claire Johnson, a sophomore at Valley Regional High School, has swum 2025 state championship-qualifying times in the 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard Individual Medley (IM).
Shoreline Co-Op Girls’ Swimming and Diving Wins Three Meets to Open 2025 Season
By Jenn McCulloch
Now in its second season competing as Shoreline Co-Op Girls’ Swimming and Diving with athletes from HaddamKillingworth (H-K), Valley Regional (V), Lyme-Old Lyme (L-OL), and Old Saybrook (OS) high schools, Head Coach Alison Karam has high hopes for the 2025 campaign. This is Karam’s second season coaching the Shoreline Co-Op team following six years as head coach of the H-K swim team. Steve Cusano has been the assistant coach for the past five years.
Last year, despite the challenges of combining teams, Shoreline Co-Op was undefeated in dual meets and finished in 10th in the Class S State Championships. While the team lost four seniors, including three state qualifiers to graduation, Karam saw 12 new swimmers this season to bring her roster to 27 athletes.
“There were challenges with transportation and differing school schedules, but
the girls blended beautifully as a swim family,” said Karam. “The challenges with transportation and differing school schedules remain, but we’re working through them. As head coach [with 27 swimmers], it is a challenge to create a meet lineup that gives everyone a chance to participate, try to win the meet, and make sure the swimmers with an eye on qualifying for states have a chance to swim their events.”
The Co-Op got off to a strong start in a meet on Sept. 15, where it beat Ledyard 100-68, Waterford 113-67, and Rocky Hill 90-72. The meet saw several athletes not only win their events, but qualify for the state championships as well.
Swimmers who competed for Shoreline Co-Op included seniors Rose Dimmock (captain, L-OL), Sasha Dziebel (captain, OS), Aemelia Kostek (V), and Maggie Miller (captain, H-K); juniors Gianna Dabkowski (H-K), Olive Forristall (H-K), Sophia Langer (H-K), and Elsa Shatraw (H-K); sophomores Aria Cummings (H-K),
Kinsley Grenier (L-OL), Claire Johnson (V), Phoebe Spallone (V), Eliza Sturges (H-K), and Lauren Thebeau (H-K); and freshmen Angie Bari (L-OL), Sophia Cole (H-K), Hazel Forristall (H-K), Jane Gaines (H-K), Liv Osinski (L-OL), Divena Rai (OS), Norah Reeps (H-K), Livy Roberts (H-K), and Sofia Yumbla (V).
Johnson took first in the 200 individual medley to qualify for state championships with a time of 2:33.50. Miller qualified for state championships, swimming the 100yard freestyle in 1:04.67 for a second-place finish. Dabkowski and Olive Forristall also made state championship cuts, in the 50-yard freestyle (28.20) and 100-yard breaststroke (1:23.47), respectively, with each taking second in their events.
Shoreline Co-Op swept the top three places in the backstroke with Spallone taking top honors followed by Dimmock and Shatraw. Yumbla had a first-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle.
The relay teams had a good showing, taking six of the top nine finishes between
three races. The 200 medley team of Spallone, Olive Forristall, Reeps, and Dabkowski took first place, followed by teammates Dimmock, Thebeau, Osinski, and Shatraw in second.
The 200 freestyle relay team of Johnson, Reeps, Miller, and Dabkowski claimed the top place, while Osinski, Roberts, Sturges, and Yumbla placed third. In the 400 freestyle relay, Johnson, Spallone, Miller, and Dabkowski were second, while Dimmock, Roberts, Reeps, and Yumbla finished third.
Second-place finishes were also turned by by Miller in the 200-yard freestyle and Reeps in the 100-yard butterfly. Finishing third in their events in the meet were Roberts in the 200 freestyle, Olive Forristall in the 200 individual medley (IM), Spallone in the 50 freestyle, Roberts in the 100 freestyle, and Thebeau in the 100 breaststroke.
This season’s squad is captained by
Photo courtesy of Robin Thebeau
Photo courtesy of Alison Karam
Special to Valley Courier
Girls’ Swimming Wins Opening Meet, Girls’ Soccer Earns a Win and a Tie
Wr a ps WARRIORS
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
On Sept. 15, the Shoreline Co-op girls’ swimming and diving team, comprised of athletes from Old Saybrook, Valley Regional, Lyme-Old Lyme, and HaddamKillingworth high schools, won its first dual meet of the 2025 season, defeating Ledyard/St. Bernard 100-68 on the road.
Shoreline swimmers opened the meet with first and second places in the medley relays and held the lead until the end. Haddam-Killingworth senior captain Maggie Miller qualified for state championships, swimming the 100-yard freestyle in 1:04.67. H-K juniors Gianna Dabkowski and Olive Forristall also made state championship cuts (Dabkowski in the 50-yard freestyle (28.20) and Forristall in the 100yard breaststroke (1:23.47)). Valley Regional sophomore Claire Johnson qualified for state championships in the 200yard Individual Medley (IM) with a time of 2:33.50.
Swimmers who competed for Shoreline Co-Op were: (Seniors) Rose Dimmock, captain (L-OL), Sasha Dziebel, captain (OS), Aemelia Kostek (V), Miller, captain (H-K); (Juniors) Dabkowski (H-K), Forristall (H-K), Sophia Langer (H-K), Elsa Shatraw (H-K); (Sophomores) Aria Cummings (H-K), Kinsley Grenier (L-OL), Johnson (V), Phoebe Spallone (V), Eliza Sturges (H-K), Lauren Thebeau (H-K); and (Freshmen) Angie Bari (L-OL), Sophia Cole (H-K), Hazel Forristall (H-K), Jane Gaines (H-K), Liv Osinski (L-OL), Divena Rai (OS), Norah Reeps (H-K), Livy Roberts (H-K), Sofia Yumbla (V).
Schedules
Boys’ Soccer
Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Cromwell at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6: at Haddam-Killingworth at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8: vs. Portland at 4 p.m.
Girls’ Soccer
Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Westbrook at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: vs. Haddam-Killingworth at 6 p.m.
In the 200-yard Medley Relay, the team comprised of Spallone, Forristall, Reeps, and Dabkowski placed first. In second place was the team including Dimmock, Thebeau, Osinski, and Shatraw. In the 200 Freestyle, Miller placed second, and Roberts placed third. In the 200 IM, Johnson placed first, while Forristall took third. Dabkowski placed second in the 50 Freestyle, and Spallone placed third in that event. Reeps placed second in the 100 Butterfly, while Miller took second in the 100 Freestyle, and Roberts took third. Yumbla earned a first-place finish in the 500 Freestyle. The 200 Freestyle Relay
team of Johnson, Reeps, Miller, and Dabkowski placed first, and Osinski, Roberts, Sturges, and Yumbla placed third. Spallone won the 100 Backstroke, and Dimmock placed second. Shatraw took third in that event. In the 100 Breaststroke, Forristall placed second, and Thebeau placed third. In the 400 Freestyle Relay, Johnson, Spallone, Miller, and Dabkowski placed second, while Dimmock, Roberts, Reeps, and Yumbla claimed third place.
“These girls come from four high schools to form a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun together,” said
Head Coach Alison Karam. “Doesn’t get much better than that!”
Girls’ Soccer
On Sept. 24, the Valley girls’ soccer team hosted Lyme-Old Lyme and won 6-0. Goals were scored by Madelyn Riebold (two), Payton McIntyre, Anne Keck, and Makaylah Spencer (two). Emma Reilly and Sienna Nardizzi also combined for a shutout in net.
The team then traveled to Old Saybrook on Sept. 26 and took a 0-0 tie in a competitive matchup.
Saturday, Oct. 4: at North Branford at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at Haddam-Killingworth at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 9: at Somers at 6:30 p.m.
Field Hockey Volleyball
Monday, Oct. 6: vs. Portland at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8: at Morgan at 3:30 p.m.
Cross Country Football
Friday, Oct. 3: vs. Capital Prep at 6:30 p.m.
Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Friday, Oct. 3: at Middletown at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at Suffield at 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Photo courtesy of Alison Karam Pictured is the Shoreline Co-op girls' swimming and diving team that won its first dual meet of the season with a 100-68 win vs. Ledyard/St. Bernard on Sept. 15.
Striped Bass Draft Addendum III
CAPTAIN MORGAN’S
Fishing report
Recently, there have been important public hearings sponsored by Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) from Maine to the DelMarVA region to garner input on solutions for achieving a 12% harvest reduction that would be required by 2029. Under the current Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), the probability of rebuilding the stock by then by maintaining the status quo is estimated to be only 30%. This is unacceptable! Consequently, there have been several options put on the table in order to achieve a 50% probability of rebuilding the stock by 2029.
Options discussed were: Method to measure total length; Commercial tagging point of tagging; Maryland recreational season baseline; and Reduction in fishery removals. Within that scope, placing states within regions that would require the same management regulations - including No-Target and No-Harvest closures - were the Hot Button agenda items. Optimally, Connecticut would be better off if it was part of the New England region that would generally include Maine to Rhode Island. Unfortunately, it was included in the MidAtlantic region with North Carolina.
Offered were the options of Rhode Island (along with Connecticut) to be included in the Mid-Atlantic region, or Rhode Island to remain in the New England region, separating it from Connecticut altogether. As a Connecticut Yankee and one looking out for the best interests of our state, the decision was made to include RI with CT - which meant moving RI to the Mid-Atlantic region joining CT, already placed there.
The primary reason for this is that different regions of the Atlantic coast have varying striped bass migration patterns and population dynamics, requiring more tailored regulations to achieve conservation goals. The largest, most productive spawning females tend to migrate to the northern part of their range - New England. Aligning northern states would focus on protecting these larger, older fish. Therefore, Northeast regulations would be specifically tailored to those striped bass migrating in both the spring and fall. Separating Rhode Island from Connecticut would not be in the best interest of those spawning females. The best option would be to keep New England states grouped together or, at the very least, Rhode Island
and Connecticut together.
The second Hot Button item focused on the type of closure that would be best. Broad agreement selected a No-Harvest Closure - easier to enforce, and in all probability, would not increase release mortality - especially in warm water. Closures determined by monthly waves piqued interest! Additionally, most agreed that fish measurement should be status quosnout to tail as opposed to squeezing the tail - due to complications from handling live fish longer that could promote injury. Also, commercial tagging done at the point of harvest seemed to get the nod, and discussion regarding the slot limit of 28” to 31” to remain status quo for all was debated. Closures by area states and a new baseline for Maryland Chesapeake Bay to include a 10% uncertainty buffer were also on the table.
All in all, these public hearings brought large numbers of attendees together from all sectors along the Atlantic coast. They offered input in hopes of eventually coming to a consensus that would create a fair balance between the need of protecting striped bass stocks and the recreational, for-hire, and commercial sectors. One thing is for sure, there will be action taken
that, in all probability, include some form of seasonal closure.
On The Water
High pressure that brought in the Fall Equinox remained just offshore for another day before a cold front approached and stalled for a short period. A slow moving area of low pressure approached from the west and impacted the region for the next four days. Daytime air temperatures ranged from the low 70s to 80 degrees before reversing trend, while predawn temperatures remained in the 60s before ratcheting down to the low 50s. After a small stretch of late day rain, skies were mixed with sun and clouds, while Long Island Sound predominately saw five to 10-knot south/southwest winds that shifted to east and north. Seas did remain generally calm at around a foot. Finally, some albies popped in (bonito, too), but not deep enough into the Sound to cause a stir. It was a week of hit or miss almost across the board. East winds and the threat of late day rain altered some after work plans. During the day, when conditions were somewhat calmer and the
air clearer, black sea bass fishers chased these beauties but continued to come up with short catches - more so than the previous week. Those fish that broke the 16” barrier and approached three pounds followed some hard fishing. Porgy sizes also reflected the spawn, as there were plenty of smaller fish in among the fall slabs. Fluke catches were inconsistent with shorts and a few keepers dominating one day, while the next day or two made all the difference, as these summer flounder responded better to rigs and bucktails trimmed with squid, teasers, and Gulp mullets. Still, the best that were hooked only approached mini-doormat status.
Weather fronts and temperature fluctuations did cause striped bass to move in between tidal rivers and the near and offshore reefs. When baitfish moved, so did the linesiders. Smaller natural and artificial baits seemed to be most preferable, including swimming jigs, bucktails, topwaters, swimmers, and soft plastics. Slot limit and below fish were numerous, while locally, over 40” fish eased off - unless fished for in deep structure or shallow, narrow channels leading to deep water. See Striped Bass page 17
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Chesapeake Bay stripers on their impressive 500 nautical mile migration to New England after experiencing six consecutive years of poor recruitment signal problems ahead without a focused effort on adopting an aggressive approach to the fisheries management plan.
Shoreline Co-Op Girls’ Swimming and Diving Wins Three Meets to Open 2025 Season
Continued from page 14
Miller, Bethany Erkkila, Dziebel, and Dimmock.
“My philosophy on team leadership is that being a team captain is not a reward, it’s a responsibility,” said Karam. “A lot of work goes into planning all the activities that help the team bond and create lifelong memories.”
Miller is key to the team’s sprints, distance, and relay events. She swam four events in last year’s state championships and has already qualified to swim states this year. Last season, Erkkila was the team’s only diver and represented the Shoreline Conference in the state diving championships. She qualified for states again this year in her first meet. When needed, Erkkila also swims and con-
tributes to the relays.
“Maggie is a calm, poised team leader who works hard and sets a good example in the pool,” said Karam. “Bethany brings a positive and fun attitude to the team. She’s a great role model and shares her can-do spirit with the girls. Sasha champions team unity, team spirit, and respect for all swimmers regardless of their natural ability — she encourages everyone to rise to their potential and is a positive role model for dedication and hard work. Rose is a quiet, supportive team captain who encourages her teammates to put in their best effort. She had her first state championship experience last year, works hard in practice, and encourages others to do the same.”
In addition to her captains, Karam is looking to some of her younger swimmers
Striped Bass Draft Addendum III
Continued from page 16
These fish exhaled live eels, chunk mackerel, and bucktails. Small bluefish have been been chasing silversides, sand eels, squid, mackerel, and spoons both in the Sound and tidal rivers. These harbors are putting up a fuss and have been loads of fun on light gear. Snappers are getting bigger! Weakfish have been in the mix, along with some larger choppers feeding in the Big Pond. Sharks continue to engage hooked stripers, dogfish remain plentiful, skate and cownose stingrays are numerous, and a few pufferfish surfaced. Some white perch are calling. Large blue crabs continue to grow, and clams are being raked in the bays.
Simply put, inland lake and pond fishing has not let up for
large and smallmouth bass! Pickerel and panfish (including carp and catfish) in the upper tidal rivers are more active now that water temperatures are dropping. Trout fishing remains variable and challenging, but new rainfall helped the rivers and streams. We are in a good time to fish those waters!
Tournament: The Eighth Annual Tightlined Slam 2025 is set for Friday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 12. This fly and light tackle event to be held in Western Long Island Sound has proven to be a crowd pleaser as well as a popular conservation-oriented tournament held on our waters. This full four-person team and two-person skiff division focuses on striped bass, bluefish, and hardtailswith an awards event to follow along with a raffle and silent auction, and great Sponsors. To reg-
to find success this season. As freshmen, Spallone and Johnson each swam four events in the state championships, with each already qualifying for states this year — Spallone in the backstroke and Johnson in the butterfly and 200 IM.
Olivia Forristall just qualified for states in the 100 breaststroke, after competing in both her freshman and sophomore years. Karam also expects to see her qualify for states in the 200 IM. Dabkowski, a junior, qualified for states in the 50 and 100 freestyles, while Yumbla, a freshman, qualified in the 500 freestyle.
“Gianna is a fierce competitor and extremely goal-driven — she is an awesome relay anchor and fun to watch,” said Karam. “Sofia has great stamina and a strong power stroke in the long-distance freestyle. I expect big things from her in
the future.”
While Karam and her team continue to work toward the postseason, her goals for the season extend beyond times and finishes.
“My hope for the girls is that they will continue to bond as a team while they get stronger, faster, and improve their stroke technique,” said Karam. “As coaches, our goal is to take each swimmer where they are and move them to the next level of their own competitive ability. At the beginning of the season, each swimmer fills out a goal card with their short and long-term goals. Whether their goal is to swim without a nose plug or set a new pool record, as coaches, we’ll work with them to help make it happen.”
ister or for more info, check out tightlinedslam.com, or contact Taylor Ingraham at 203-8569750.
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.
For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated fall hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.
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Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Jonathan Flagge of Branford scores with this pre-fall largemouth bass, as the change in seasons heats up inland lake and pond fishing.
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Title: Multimedia Sales Executive
Salary: $40,000-$100,000 (includes commission)
Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Position Summary:
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Goodspeed’s ‘A Chorus Line’ Is a ‘Fabulous Sensation’
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
Touching, deeply emotional, heartwarming—just a few of the many adjectives that describe the brilliant production of at Goodspeed, now extended through Sunday, Nov. 2.
A Chorus Line
Director Rob Ruggiero once again proves how talented and sensitive he is. He respects the material and rejects the notion that it needs to be “spun” in a new direction to showcase his directorial credentials. Instead, he lets the work speak for itself, while offering thoughtful touches—including excellent casting.
The 1975 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical was developed through workshops with “gypsies”—the dancers who move from Broadway show to Broadway show—who shared stories of their lives, childhoods, and heartbreaks. (It’s worth noting that another iconic show, , also opened in 1975. At the time, earned rave reviews, perhaps because is more cynical compared to the heartfelt . Ironically, the revival of will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.)
Chicago
Chicago
A Chorus Line
Chicago
Chorus Line
I’ve seen the show multiple times, including the most recent Broadway revival in 2006. This production surpasses them all.
A Chorus Line
For those unfamiliar, follows a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. As part of the process, the director, Zach, asks them to share their personal stories—how they grew up, why they dance, and what drives them. For the men (or “boys,” as they’re often referred to), stories touch on natural talent discovered by chance, issues of identity around ethnicity or sexuality, and often, a longing for their father’s approval.
For the women, themes include fulfilling their mothers’ dreams, navigating unhappy homes, and yearning for connection with distant fathers.
Several stories center the show: Cassie (Karli Dinardo) once had a moment in the spotlight as a featured dancer who moved to Hollywood, only to learn she couldn’t act. Now, she’s hoping for a chorus job—just to dance again.
The complication? She and Zach were a couple for several years.
Paul’s story is almost impossible to summarize—it’s a heartbreaking search for acceptance, and Diego Guevara gives the best performance I’ve ever seen in the role. The character can be played with excessive emotion, but Guevara finds the perfect balance of vulnerability and stoicism. I admit, it brought tears to my eyes.
Other standout moments include Val (the girl who discovered her looks were holding her back), Donna (Mikaela Secada), whose high school acting teacher said she’d never make it, a married couple, the youngest dancer hoping for his first job, and Sheila, the older, more cynical dancer who knows her time is nearly up.
For most of the show, Zach remains an offstage voice. But Clifton Samuels brings depth to the character, especially in scenes with Cassie and Paul. You can see him
processing Cassie’s words about why their relationship failed, and in Paul’s scene, his compassion is palpable. Being cut from consideration is emotional—even in performance. Some dancers are dismissed early, but the rest endure a grueling process, pouring their hearts out and learning the number “One,” only to be turned down at the end. It must remind the actors of their own disappointments after countless auditions. Even though the outcome isn’t real, the rejection still stings.
Karli Dinardo is a terrific Cassie. Her solo, “The Music and the Mirror,” powerfully shows what dance means to her. But Zach questions whether she can suppress her individuality enough to blend with the ensemble.
Multiple cast members deserve praise for creating such distinctive, memorable characters.
Of course, the choreography and dancing are outstanding. Parker Esse serves as principal choreographer, with additional choreography by Baayork Lee, an original Broadway cast member. It’s difficult to know how much draws directly from Michael Bennett’s original work and how much is subtly reimagined—but it’s effective either way.
Music director Adam Souza delivers his usual fine work, supported by sound designer Jay Hilton, a Goodspeed mainstay. To open up the stage, the orchestra was relocated behind the audience, with live music piped in—a solution that worked seamlessly.
Ruggiero’s attention to detail makes this production shine. Lighting and spotlights (designed by John Lasiter) are used effectively, and small moments—like the look Sheila (Scarlett Walker) gives Zach as she exits the stage—add depth.
That level of detail helps the audience quickly connect with the characters. When dancers are cut, you feel the sting. By the end, it’s genuinely upsetting when a favorite doesn’t make the final cut.
Make an effort to see this fabulous production. Tickets are available at Goodspeed.org.
Photo by Diane Sobolewski
Photo by Diane Sobolewski
The cast of Goodspeed's A Chorus Line Jonah Nash and the cast of Goodspeed's A Chorus Line
Photo by Diane Sobolewski
Clifton Samuels, Karli Dinardo and the cast of Goodspeed's A Chorus Line.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 3
Tween Time: Robotics
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
Calendar for the Week of October 2, 2025
Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
: 2 p.m. Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States
Opening Day for with
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 8 to 12. Features an mBot Neo workshop that covers the basics of programming a robot using block-based software. Led by instructors from the Connecticut chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Opening Reception for Jeanne Rosier Smith's solo show,
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
: 2 p.m. Online event. Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary.
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States
Smithsonian Educators with Smithsonian Educators
: 2 p.m. Online event. Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. BYOB. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Concert by Tony McManus: Art of the Guitar Series
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7 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Presented by AcousticMusic.Org. Sponsored by Wyeth Architects. Tickets: $25. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org/art-of-the-guitar.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 4
Designers Circus Pop-up Shopping Event
: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center (GAC), 411 Church St. Features women’s clothing and accessories created by over 70 local, national, and international designers with 50% to 90% below boutique prices. Hosted by Designers Circus, a Boston-based clothing pop-up event and social commerce. Free admission. Open to all. For info, contact GAC at 203-453-5947 or info@guilfordartcenter.org, or visit designerscircus.com.
: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Nov. 1. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Author Event and Book Signing: Dale DeGroff
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Book:
The New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist, with 500 Recipes
. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Friday Night Pottery Workshop (Session A)
: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will hand-build and glaze a unique piece. Students come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. Finished pieces will be available for pickup two to three weeks later. Tuition: $49.50 for members, $55 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Epicurean Dinner Experience
: 7 to 10 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features a curated multicourse dinner prepared by a culinary team led by Executive Chef Peter Hamil with cocktails and stories from Dale DeGroff. Wine and beverage pairings included with each course. Attire: Jackets. Cost: $150. Eventbrite fees apply. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
Songs of the Seasons The Great Emu War
Church Tag Sale
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Outdoor tables will have records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, electronics, sporting equipment, and miscellaneous tag sale items. Indoor tables will have clothing, toys, jewelry, china, linens, kitchen supplies, craft supplies, and more. Rain or shine. For info, call the church office 860-3493058.
Raise the Roof Kick-off Build in Madison Paper Shredding Event
: 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Building lot at 24 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Madison (gifted by Kent and Susan Allen). No RSVP needed. To help with the build, email contactus@raisetheroofct.org. For info, visit raisetheroofct.org.
: 9 a.m. to noon. Chester Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Terr. Hosted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG). Free to residents of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and other RiverCOG region towns. For info, visit rivercog.org/regionalservices/household-hazardous-waste.
82nd Annual Rummage Sale
: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 23 Main St., Essex (intersection of Main and Cross Streets). Features household and decorative items, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, collectible artwork, sporting goods, tools, small appliances, bicycles, and more. For info, call the church office at 860-767-8095 or visit stjohnsessex.org.
Fire Safety Touch-a-Truck Event
: 8 p.m. The Terris Theatre, 33 N. Main St., Chester. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.
Opening Night for Concert by Iris DeMent
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 10 a.m. Essex Town Hall parking lot, 29 West Ave. Hosted by the Essex Library in collaboration with Essex Fire Engine Company #1. Families with children can meet local firefighters, learn fire safety information, and touch some fire trucks. Rain cancels. No registration required. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
The Laughs Come Fast & Furious During ‘Noises Off’ at the Legacy Theatre
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
If you’re lucky enough to have tickets for at the Legacy Theatre in Branford, prepare yourself for riotous laughter.
This farce by Michael Frayn combines a behind-the-scenes look at a play (Nothing On) with the complicated relationships among the cast.
The premise is that a group of actors is setting out on tour with a typical British farce—about an author who is a tax exile, the estate agent (real estate agent) trying to rent the house, a young woman from Inland Revenue (think IRS), and the housekeeper. Add the director, multiple romances, and plates upon plates of sardines, and you can see that mayhem will ensue.
Frayn depicts the final rehearsal, which doesn’t go well; a performance halfway through the tour, when things have seriously deteriorated; and finally, the last tour stop, where the show is barely comprehensible.
I’ve always been a fan of this show. I’ve seen multiple productions over the years and enjoyed the movie version as well, which starred Carol Burnett as the housekeeper, Michael Caine as the director, and John Ritter and Christopher Reeve as the two leading men.
Overall, this cast—headed by James Roday Rodriguez as the director of the play-within-a-play and Allison Miller as the actress playing the housekeeper—is very good. But it’s Jimmy Johansmeyer, as the actor Gary (he plays the real estate agent), who steals the show.
Director Keely Baisden Knudsen keeps the pace moving, though she’s made some inexplicable choices. Perhaps it made sense to replace references to the English cities on the tour stops with American ones, but it doesn’t seem necessary. After all, the cast is still supposed to be British. The most egregious decision is having Jamie Gray Hyder, who plays the actress Brooke Ashton (the play’s sex symbol), use an almost incomprehensible French accent. The character in Nothing On, Vicki, is the Inland Revenue agent, so the French accent is wildly inappropriate. The role already has enough comic elements—she keeps losing her contact
lenses and doesn’t seem very bright. Adding the accent is simply too much.
As with most British farces, expect multiple double entendres, which is why the show isn’t recommended for children. You’ll also get the slamming doors typical of the genre and lots of physical comedy—actors are constantly falling downstairs and tripping over things.
Kim Zhou’s set design features seven doors, so characters are always entering and exiting, just missing one another. The set has the look of a low-budget tour, which fits the play’s premise. In Act Two, the set rotates, revealing the backstage chaos. Frayn plays with stereotypes about actors and casts. The director, like Zach from A Chorus Line, is often just a voice from the back of the theater. Actor Frederick Fellowes (played well by Michael Trotter) stalls the final rehearsal by asking questions like why he carries a box of stage props—what’s his motivation? Gary is hilariously inarticulate.
Allison Miller plays Dotty, who plays the housekeeper. Dotty is supposed to be an older actress financing the tour to earn some money. Even with a wig streaked with gray, Miller doesn’t quite carry it off. Melanie Martyn plays Belinda, the “mother” of the cast—always explaining the personal intrigues to Lloyd, the direc-
We also meet the aging actor Selsdon, played well by Kurt Fuller. He’s hard of hearing and fond of drink.
Even the backstage crew members fit their own stereotypes. As the stage manager, Emily Gardt is constantly frantic, and as Tim, Mariah Sage plays the typical overworked crew member who hasn’t slept
If the cast and crew aren’t searching for Brooke’s contact lenses, they’re looking for Selsdon (who falls asleep) or trying to keep him away from the booze.
Director Baisden Knudsen and the cast generate so many laughs in Acts One and Two that by the time we reach the final stop on the tour, the audience seems all laughed out.
You might check with the box office in case of cancellations.
runs through Sunday, Oct. 12. Noises Off
Photo by Sam Bibbins
From left, Jimmy Johansmeyer, Melanie Martyn, Michael Trotter, Allison Miller, James Roday Rodriguez, Kurt Fuller and Jamie Hyder share the stage in Noises Off
Photo by Sam Bibbins Mariah Sage and Allison Miller in at the Legacy Theatre. Noises Off
Connecticut and New York Theater Scenes Are Heating Up for Fall
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
The theater calendars are filling up in both Connecticut and New York. The summer-oriented theaters are wrapping up their seasons, and our major producing houses are gearing up for theirs.
Looking over the fall lineups, several productions jumped out at me. Here are the ones I’ve starred on my calendar.
Shows in Connecticut
English
— This Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores how language shapes culture and identity. Set in Iran, an English teacher helps adult students prepare for a proficiency exam that could enable them to emigrate. A joint production of TheaterWorks and Long Wharf, it runs at TheaterWorks Hartford through Sunday, Nov. 2. Long Wharf will then present it at SCSU in January.
Spunk
— Zora Neale Hurston, best known for her novels and stories, also wrote this rarely seen play, discovered only in 1997. Yale Rep is giving it its first-ever staging, which is reason enough to see it. It runs Friday, Oct. 3, through Saturday, Oct. 25.
Almost Famous
— The musical version of the film had a short Broadway run and may not have been quite ready. Now, Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt have revised the book and score. ACT of Connecticut in Ridgefield presents this new version from Wednesday, Oct. 18, through
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Sunday, Nov. 23. I hope they get it right this time.
Rope
— Who doesn’t enjoy a good thriller? Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted several Hitchcock films for the stage. Hartford Stage presents his latest adaptation, about two men who murder a friend, running Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Lucky Stiff
— The new leadership at Seven Angels in Waterbury kicks off their season with this lesser-known farce. It was the first musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, later known for Ragtime, Once on This Island, and Anastasia. A young man must complete a bizarre task to claim an inheritance. I’ve heard the score — it’s tuneful and well suited to the Seven Angels stage. It runs through Sunday, Oct. 12.
A Chorus Line The Importance of Being Earnest
— This Goodspeed production, celebrating the Pulitzer-winning musical’s 50th anniversary, has already been extended through Sunday, Nov. 2. I’ve seen it — and it’s well worth the trip. — One of the greatest comedies of all time. Anytime I can catch a production, I do. This one is at Westport Country Playhouse from Wednesday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Great Emu War
— The title alone intrigues me. This new musical is based on a true 1930s event in which the Australian government attempted to cull emus that were interfering with farming. It runs at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester
Turkish
Coffee Tasting
through Sunday, Oct. 26.
As You Like It
— This musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy will be staged by Connecticut Repertory Theatre at UConn from Thursday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 22. Shaina Taub, the creative force behind Suffs, wrote the music and lyrics.
Hedda Gabler
— James Bundy, the outgoing dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, directs this production of Ibsen’s classic, which features one of his most fascinating characters. It runs Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 20.
In New York
The fall season is taking shape more slowly, but here are a few standouts so far:
Ragtime
— Lincoln Center is reviving one of my favorite musicals, using much of the 2024 City Center Encores! cast, including Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, and Shaina Taub.
Kyoto
— On Lincoln Center’s off-Broadway stage, this new play reminds me a bit of Oslo. It centers on the 1997 international climate conference and has had successful runs in London and Stratfordupon-Avon.
Two Strangers Carrying a Cake Across
: 10 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main St., Centerbrook. All leashed or caged pets and their owners are welcome. For info, visit tlccenterbrook.org.
: 10 a.m. to noon. Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the Sam Hill Road parking lot. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT President Janet Ainsworth. Features a two-hour hike beginning on the White Circle, then proceeding on the Blue Trail, and returning on the Orange Circle Trail. There are a few rock scrambles along the way. For info, call 203530-7826 or visit guilfordlandtrust.org.
One Book One Town Launch Party
: 10:30 a.m. to noon.
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Book: by Marc Colagiovanni and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Presented by members of the Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council (OSECC). Free and open to all. No registration. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
River Tales
— This revival of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning play stars James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale. The play may feel a bit dated, but the cast should be terrific.
Art Oedipus Rex
— Seldom performed but always referenced, this acclaimed West End production of the Greek tragedy is coming to New York for a limited run.
Waiting for Godot
— Beckett’s classic draws actors and comedians alike for its challenges. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter star in this new staging.
Chess
— Fans of this musical by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus have waited years for a revival. This version, with a new book, stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
: 11 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by representatives of the Peace Islands Institute, an international organization promoting crosscultural conversations and friendship. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
: Two sessions: 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Connecticut River Museum (CRM), 67 Main St., Essex. For children ages 4 and up and their caregivers. Features a story, a craft activity, and more. Book: by Nicola Davies. Tickets: $3 per learner, free for members. Museum admission is not included with the ticket purchase. For info or reservations (required), call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Music at the Market Bat Loves the Night
: 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Deep River Farmers Market at the First Congregational Church in Deep River, 1 Church St. Features original music by Mark Kosch. For info about the farmers market, contact Paul Santowski at 203-305-5429 or paulsantowski@outlook.com.
USS Monitor
— My English friends say this musical is a must-see. It sounds quirky and sweet, possibly another surprise hit like Maybe Happy Ending.
Queen of Versailles
— This is the season’s big new musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. It’s not about Marie Antoinette — it’s based on the documentary about a Florida woman who built a ginormous mansion and decorated it in lavish, over-the-top style. I have some doubts, but I’m curious.
The Baker’s Wife New York
— Classic Stage Company is reviving this Stephen Schwartz musical with a starry cast: Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, Robert Cuccioli, and Judy Kuhn.
Of course, Broadway and off-Broadway will offer some surprise hits. For now, the fall season seems to favor plays over musicals.
And don’t forget — discount tickets are available for many shows. Just be sure to use a reliable source.
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features exhibits about the , the first ironclad ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy, as well as paintings by Madison-born artists Gilbert Munger and Clarissa Munger Badger. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.
Second Annual Killingworth Town Picnic
: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deer Lake, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Features live music, food trucks, vendors, beer and wine garden, games and activities, a luminary wish walk, a raffle, and more. Hosted by Killingworth Women’s Organization and All Things Killingworth. Donations welcome. For info, visit allthingskillingworth.com.
Curator Tour
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond
: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Jessica Durdock Moreno, director of artistic planning at Long Wharf Theatre. The tour highlights the new exhibition, . Other tours are scheduled through Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. For info, visit newhavenmuseum.org.
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Blessing of the Animals
Westwoods Hike
Open House
Saunders and Margo Hennebach—bring their genredefying folk sound and signature three-part harmonies to Friday Night Folk in New London on Oct. 10.
Mad Agnes Brings Harmonies to Friday Night Folk
The genre-blurring folk trio Mad Agnes returns to Connecticut with a live performance on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Hall in All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay St., New London.
Praised for their “dazzling harmonies, terrific instrumental virtuosity, [and] brilliant original songs” by in Devon, U.K., the trio—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders—blends intricate vocals, compelling songwriting and a passion for musical storytelling.
Folk on the Moor
Performing around a single microphone in the spirit of early radio shows, Mad Agnes brings a warm, inclusive energy to
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Saturday Stories with Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau
: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 3 to 5. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
: 2 p.m. Oak Lodge Nature Center at the Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte. 80, Killingworth. Feature a talk about the history of the CCC by historian and author Marty Podskoch. Sponsored by the Friends of Chatfield Hollow. For info, visit facebook.com/friendsofchatfieldhollow.
: 2 to 4 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. For ages 10 and up. Participants create a mini glass heart. No glass cutting required. Cost: $10, covers glass and firing. Proceeds benefit Prism Counseling. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in about a week. For info, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.
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: 5 to 7:30 p.m. South of Main Art Collective (SoMA), 500 Main St., Deep River. The exhibit runs through Jan. 11 , 2026. For info, visit somadeepriver.com or facebook.com/somadeepriver.
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: 6 to 9 p.m. Adam Stanton House and General Store Museum, 63 E. Main St., Clinton. Features food and beverages served in decorated and candlelit historic rooms. Includes live music and an auction. Cost: $35 for nonmembers or $30 for members. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration and preservation projects. Open to the public. For info or tickets, contact the Adam Stanton House at 959-625-2046 or adamstantonhouse@gmail.com, or visit adamstantonhouse.org.
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4 AND SUNDAY, OCT. 5
61st Annual Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Festival
the stage. Their performances are rich with spontaneous vocal improvisation, stories, and selections from their 13-album catalog, including their latest release, Likely Story.
Expect a vibrant array of instrumentation—guitar, mandolin, ukulele, piano, melodica—and harmonies described as “tight as jeans from the dryer.”
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To reserve, visit Humanitix or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by Oct. 9. A livestream will be available on the All Souls YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AllSoulsNewLondon. All are welcome.
Follow Friday Night Folk on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about Mad Agnes at madagnes.com.
Terrifying Paper Toys: Halloween Workshop
: 1 to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For children ages 8 and up. Students will draw, color, cut, and construct 3D Halloween-themed paper characters. Cost: $27 for members, $30 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call
10 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chester Public Library. For guests ages 21 and older. Advance ticket purchase only. For info or tickets, visit chesterctlibrary.com/friends.
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church St. Tickets: $30. Hosted by the Deep River Republican Town Committee (RTC). For info or tickets, visit secure.anedot.com/deepriverrtc/spaghetti2025.
: 6 p.m.
Clinton Town Beach, 96 Waterside Ln. Hosted by VFW Auxiliary #9918. Features luminaries that will light a path along the beach. Cost: $10 for each luminary which can have up to four names of people to honor or remember. Each name will be read aloud at the lighting ceremony. Proceeds benefit the VFW Auxiliary #9918 in its work to help local veterans and their families. For info or to purchase a luminary, email Auxiliary president Sheila at mckinshe21@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 5
39th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market
: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Features artists and crafters exhibiting their creations in a juried show. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. For info, contact the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce at 860-388-3266 or info@oldsaybrookchamber.com, or visit goschamber.com/arts-crafts-festival. : 11:30 a.m. Palmer Field, Bernie O'Rourke Dr., Middletown. Car registration begins 9:30 a.m., judging starts 11:30 a.m., trophies awarded to the top vehicles 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3 general admission, free for children 12 and under. For info, call Deborah Shapiro at 860-3440033.
Blessing of Animals
: 1 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Parish garden, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. In commemoration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of pets and animals. Features a short outdoor service, prayers, and a blessing of animals. All pets should be leashed, tethered, or caged for safety. For info, call 860-4341621.
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Photo courtesy of Friday Night Folk
Mad Agnes—Adrienne Jones, Mark
Press Release from Fright Night Folk
Saturday Cinema
92nd Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Drop-in Glass Hearts Workshop
Opening Reception for
Second Annual Drag Queen Bingo
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Second Annual Light the Night
Harvest Moon Benefit
Sweet Saturday Nights: Catbird Jubilee
Concert by Judith Hill
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Annual Fall Festival and Marketplace
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features live music, family-friendly activities, crafters and artisans, and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and beverage are not permitted. Free admission. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
Electrify Your Drive: A Free EV Car Show
: Noon to
3 p.m. Vicki G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook. Electric vehicle (EV) owners will show their cars and share how they drive and charge them. Auto dealers will also showcase some of the latest EV models and test drives/rides will be offered. Free admission. For info, call 203-915-4819.
Art Reception: Pots from My Paws
: 1 to 4 p.m. Connecticut River Artisans, 55 Main St., Essex. Features the pottery work of Cindy Tischer, discounts on her work, refreshments, and a chance to meet and greet some of the artisans. For info, call 860-767-5457 or visit ctriverartisans.org.
Life Cycles: An Afternoon of Music and Poetry
: 2 to 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ), 55 E. Kings Hwy., Chester. Features poet Allan Appel reading from his latest collection, , and folk singer/song writer Larry Kaplan. Part of The Arts Café Series at CBSRZ. Free admission but donations are welcome. Refreshments available. Open to the public. For info or to RSVP, contact 860-526-8920 or office@cbsrz.org.
Be Wary of the Elderly
Concert by Suzy Bogguss
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Teen Advisory Board Planning Meeting
: 3:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all ages 12 to 18. Service credit available for active participation. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Inaugural Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale
:
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Hosted by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). The event follows a session of en plein air painting by artists from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is welcome to observe the painting session, meet the artists, and view and purchase the works. Includes hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 19. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
River View Cemetery Walking Tour
: 5 to 6 p.m. Riverview Cemetery, 37 N. Main St., Essex. Features a walking tour followed by a reception hosted by House of the Triple Moon. Sponsored by the Essex Historical Society (EHS) Led by EHS Director Melissa Josefiak. Cost: $10 per person due the day of the tour, free to EHS members. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org/events.
Moonlight Walk
: 7 p.m. Meet by the flag at the Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Features an evening stroll on the Garvan Trail at the Surf Club. A bagpiper will lead the way. Bring a flashlight. After the walk, refreshments will be served in the Surf Club building, and members of the Astronomical Society of New Haven will set up telescopes for viewing the night sky. Open to all ages, but the trail is not suitable for strollers. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation and the Madison Land Conversation Trust. Rain date: Sunday, Nov. 2. For info and weather updates, visit madisonlandtrust.org.
MONDAY, OCT. 6
Book Discussion
The Emperor of Gladness
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Book: by Ocean Vuong. Facilitated by Pamela Asmus, a former educator at the University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Wesleyan University, and writer Joanna Baymiller. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Flu Vaccination Clinic
: 2 to 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. In collaboration with pharmacist Chris Olender of Nutmeg Pharmacy. Bring a photo ID and insurance card. Walk-ins are welcome. Open to the public. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Author Event: David Daley
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections
. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice-Over Work
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $30 class fee. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
Staying Present: Letting Go of Worry, Regret, and Distraction
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Gabriella DeLorenze, health coach and yoga rehabilitation specialist. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Golden Harvest Tea
: Noon to 2 p.m. Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, 976 Boston Post Rd. Tea service features a choice of two teas, finger sandwiches, cookies, a warm scone with jam and crème fraîche, and more. Open to the public. Cost: $49.95 plus tax and gratuity. For info or to make a reservation (required), contact 860-399-4777 or info@westbrookinn.com, or visit westbrookinn.com/afternoon-tea.
Medicare and How it Works with Skilled Nursing and Homecare
: 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Molly Standley, Janet Woxland, and Steve Cudgma, professionals in eldercare and Medicare services. Co-sponsored by the Guilford Free Library and Shoreline Eldercare Alliance. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Anniversary Reception
: 4 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Jonhson Room, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The event marks the 125th anniversary of the Women's Club of Madison. The library's Lifelong Learning Room also displays an exhibit through Saturday, Oct. 11, showcasing the history and accomplishments of the Women's Club. For info about the event and the Women’s Club of Madison, visit womensclubmadisonct.com.
Pickin’ Party
: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit musicnowfoundation.org.
How the Union Nearly Lost Washington D.C. in the First Days of War
: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Meeting starts 6:15 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Features a talk by historian Tony Silber. Part of the Shoreline Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting. Free and open to the public. For info, contact the group’s facilitator at 860395-1124 or olivia.jean@sbcglobal.net, or visit facebook.com/shorelinecivilwarroundtable.
A Bitter Wind
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: (A Billy Boyle WWII Mystery #20). For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Author Event: James R. Benn in Conversation with John B. Valeri Why Choose Community College
: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Bernard Shea, outreach and recruitment specialist for Connecticut State Community College. Free and open to all high school students and their families. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Concert by Shawn Mullins
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
Wednesday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. : 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
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Autumn
Autumn Arts Popup at Spectrum Gallery, Oct. 11–12
Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook will celebrate the season with a special Autumn Arts Popup on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 5 p.m.
Visitors can stroll among tents filled with artwork and fine crafts set up in front of the gallery at 61 Main St., as well as in its newly expanded arts space next door. Just minutes from downtown Essex, Centerbrook also offers multiple local dining options within walking distance.
The Popup coincides with Spectrum’s current exhibition, Emerging Autumn (on view through Nov. 8), which features paintings, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Guests may also explore the gallery’s Artisans Store, which carries original works in wood, glass, ceramics, fabric, jewelry and more—ideal for early holiday shopping or adding to a personal collection.
This year’s Autumn Arts
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Wednesday Paint Out 2025
Popup is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, provider of custom windows and doors.
Spectrum Art Gallery and Store is an expansion of the non-
profit Arts Center Killingworth. The gallery showcases both emerging and established artists and offers workshops and classes for all ages.
Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit spectrumartgallery.org or shop
online anytime at spectrumany time.com. The gallery can also be reached at 860-767-0742.
: 9 a.m. to noon. Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Sponsored by the Madison Art Society (MAS). Open to all MAS members. Nonmembers are welcome to join for one or two paint outs as guests but are requested to become members to continue with other paint-out events. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org/plein-air.
Trip: New Britain Museum of American Art
: 9:30 a.m.
Meet at the St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the general collection the museum. Participants have lunch on their own in the museum café. The tour is followed by time to shop at Roly Poly Bakery, a Polish bakery and supermarket. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $35. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Creating a Strong Estate Plan
: 12:30 p.m. Virtual event. Presented by estate planning attorney Erin Duques. Hosted by the Essex Library. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Women and Money Roundtable Series: Retirement by Design: Creating a Future You can Count On
: 1 to 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. First in a threepart Women and Money Roundtable series designed specifically for women of all levels of financial
knowledge. Facilitated by wealth and financial advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Author-Illustrator Event: Gayle Boss and Sharon Spitz
Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
for members, $90 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit Rockfall's work. For info or tickets, visit rockfallfoundation.org.
: 2 to 4 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Book: . Cost: $35. For info or to register, visit mercybythesea.org.
Italian Conversation Group
All Creation
: 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a new group that runs every Wednesday led by former Italian Professor Mary Devins. Free. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call the library at 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Grub Club
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to children ages 8 and older to learn basic cooking skills and new recipes to make for the family. All supplies provided. Parents of participants are requested to disclose any allergies during registration. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board. Presented by public health nutritionist Kathy Cobb. For info or to register (required), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Rockfall Foundation 90th Anniversary Celebration
: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown. Features a keynote address, awards presentation, live music, food, and displays from the 2025 Rockfall grant recipients. Tickets: $75
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Stand Up & Speak Out: The
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
Cutting the Cord
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a talk by computer specialist Chris Vanderweide on of cable, TV, and streaming options for consumers. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
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p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
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Press Release from Spectrum Art Gallery
Bernadette Prue, Quilling Mixed Stars Eric Ambler, Shizzle-Swizzle Trinket Box
Author Event: Gina Barreca in Conversation with John Guillemette
Images of a Pacific Voyage with Artist Robyn Rivers: Gina School
Musical
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
Women in Business Luncheon
Meet-and-Greet with Local Author Debbie Harris
: 4 to 7 p.m. Sayulita Restaurant, 30 Main St., Centerbrook. Features a talk by Debbie Harris on her book
Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life: The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution
. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/events.
Author Event: Gary Myers
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate
. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Turn Down the Lights and Other Ways to Help Our Migrating Birds
: 6 to 7 p.m.
Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Joe Attwater, conservation and education coordinator with Connecticut Audubon at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Conservation Commission. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in Young Adult (YA) Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
of Crows
: 7 p.m. Online event.
Book: . Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary.
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in Young Adult (YA) Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
of Crows
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.
How to Help Motivate Your Kids to Perform Academically While Building Their Grit and Resilience
: 7 to 9 p.m. Virtual event. Presented by Alicia Farrell, speaker, cognitive psychologist, and parenting professional. Hosted by Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services. For info or to register, visit hkyfs.org/event.
Concert by Coco Montoya Dieting
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life: The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution
: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features a talk by Debbie Harris on her book . Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/events.
Seventh Annual River Valley Arts Tour: Opening Reception and Preview
: 5 to 7 p.m. Essex Art Association, 10 N. Main St. The tour takes place Saturday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 13, at multiple locations in Chester, Deep River, and Essex. All art will be for sale. For info, including the names of all artists and a tour map, visit rivervalleyartists.com.
Concert by The Smithereens with Guest Vocalist John Cowsill
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Haddam Elementary School, 272 Saybrook Rd., Higganum. Hosted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG). Free to residents of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and other RiverCOG region towns. For info, visit rivercog.org/regionalservices/householdhazardous-waste.
Fall Back, Spring Ahead Craft Fair:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chester Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Terr. Hosted by the Chester Hose Company. Features food for purchase, local craft vendors, raffle, touch-a-truck, tractor pulls, live auction, and more. Free admission and parking. For info, email fallbackspringahead7@gmail.com.
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1970s Nostalgia and Family Chaos Take the Stage
Dust off your bell-bottoms and turn up the Bob Dylan—Ivoryton Playhouse is heading back to the 1970s with , a heartwarming and hilarious family comedy by Kate Forgette. The show opens Thursday, Oct. 2 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 26.
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Set in 1973 Boston, the play follows 19year-old Linda O’Shea as she navigates the bumpy road from high school to college. Madly in love with her scruffy boyfriend, Buzz, and dreaming of freedom, Linda finds herself stuck at home juggling her pesky little sister Becky, her ironwilled father Michael, her kind but distracted mother Jo, and her firebrand feminist Aunt Terri.
But when Linda gives Becky the “birds and bees” talk—and their parish priest happens to overhear—holy hell breaks loose. The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.
“This play spoke to me right away,” says Jacqueline Hubbard, Ivoryton’s executive director and the show’s director. “The older we get, the more we realize those teenage ‘end of the world’ moments become the stories we laugh about and treasure for the rest of our lives. Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help captures that perfectly.”
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This female-centered story is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team led by Hubbard. The production features scenic design by Starlet Jacobs, audio engineering and sound design by Shyloh-Symone Bailey, lighting design by Autum Casey, props design by Kat Schorn, and costumes by Liz Saylor and Sean Spina. James Joseph Clark* serves as stage manager.
The cast includes Rod Brogan*, Rebecka Jones*, Amber Quick*, Maggie Hamel, and Autumn Eliza Sheffy.
*These actors appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays at 2 p.m.; Thursdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ivoryton Playhouse is located at 103 Main St. in Ivoryton. Tickets are available at ivorytonplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 860-767-7318.
The show is recommended for all ages. Run time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Ivoryton Playhouse is a professional theater on the Connecticut Shoreline known for its exceptional productions and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
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10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Using 100% cotton loop material from a New England family-owned mill and a sturdy metal peg loom, students will create a coordinating pair of potholders in their color choice. Cost: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $32 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chester Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Terr. Hosted by the Chester Hose Company. Features food for purchase, local craft vendors, raffle, touch-a-truck, tractor pulls, live auction, and more. Free admission and parking. For info, email fallbackspringahead7@gmail.com.
10th Anniversary Celebration Community Event and Movement
: Noon to 3 p.m. Primal Path, 8 Matthews Dr., Unit 6, East Haddam. Features music, workout, food, and more. Free admission. For info or to RSVP, call or text 860-615-2531.
: 1 p.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance. Features a two-mile hike on the Nature Trail. The hike includes natural science observations, varied terrain with numerous roots, some mud, and some ups and downs. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by Nature Trail Guide contributor Nicole Crane and Westwoods Trail Committee Chair Paul Proulx. Open to adults and children. Heavy rain cancels. For info or weather-related updates, call 646-797-9637.
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Available costume sizes may range depending on the donations received. Costume accessories may be offered as well. Families do not have to donate to choose a costume. No registration needed. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Frames in Film: Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint
:
1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 93 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation Center. Hay is provided. Bring the clothes to stuff for the scarecrow. Cost: $5 for residents, $10 for nonresidents. For info or to register, visit the fall activities/events link at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com/info/activities.
Halloween Zines Workshop
: 1 to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For children ages 8 and up. Students will write, draw, and color their favorite or original spooky story in a simple zine format. Cost: $27 for members, $30 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Sweet Saturday Nights: Terri LaChance
: 7 to 9 p.m.
Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Concert by James Montgomery with Sean Chambers and the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Press Release from the Ivoryton Playhouse
Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse
The cast of brings 1970s family life to the stage in Ivoryton Playhouse’s upcoming comedy, running Oct. 2 through Oct. 26.
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Potholder Weaving: Tabby Weaving on a Peg Loom
Fall Back, Spring Ahead Craft Fair
Session
Nature Trail Hike
Kids' Halloween Costume Swap
Scarecrow Making
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of October 2 - October 8
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
This week is all about fresh starts, Aries. The stars are aligning to give you the green light on a new project or personal goal. Don’t hesitate to jump on the first step.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Focus on building a solid foundation this week, Taurus. Whether it’s in your career or personal life, your hard work and persistence will pay off in a big way.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Your social calendar is buzzing, Gemini. This week you could be a magnet for interesting conversations and new ideas. Don’t be afraid to network and share your thoughts.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Expect a breakthrough in your personal life, Cancer. You’ll gain a new sense of clarity and emotional understanding, allowing you to move forward with confidence.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Your leadership skills are on full display, Leo. This week you’ll be called upon to inspire and guide others. Don’t be shy about stepping into the spotlight at work or in a group setting.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
This is a week for practical improvements, Virgo. Take a look at your daily routines and find small ways that you can be more efficient. Organize your space or adopt a new health habit.
OCTOBER 2
Sting, Singer (74)
OCTOBER 3
Noah Schnapp, Actor (21) OCTOBER 4
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Harmony in your relationships is a prominent theme this week, Libra. Your diplomatic nature will help you resolve any lingering conflicts and form deeper connections.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
A powerful transformation might be underway, Scorpio. You might feel an urge to dig deeper and uncover hidden truths, both in yourself and in your life. Embrace the process of growth.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Expand your horizons this week, Sagittarius. You’ll feel a strong pull to learn something new, whether it is a skill or a different language. Your optimistic outlook is contagious,
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Your hard work is about to pay off, Capricorn. This week you may see progress on a long-term professional goal. Some well-deserved recognition may be on the horizon.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
This week you could find joy and inspiration by connecting with like-minded people, Aquarius. A collaborative project or a group event will be particularly successful.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, dedicate some time this week to new pursuits. You may be itching to try something new and this is the time to sign up for a class or get out and meet new people.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER 6
Brett Gelman, Actor (49) OCTOBER 7
Lewis Capaldi, Singer (29) OCTOBER 8
Alicia Silverstone, Actress (49) OCTOBER 5
Travis Kelce, Athlete (36)
Bruno Mars, Singer (40)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Native American people of CA
5. Long periods of time (Brit.)
10. Classroom tool
12. Rods
14. One who renews
16. They start the alphabet
18. Periodical (slang)
19. Smooth singer Cole
20. Dorsal sclerites in insects
22. One from Utah
23. The world of the dead
25. Singer Redding
26. Mafia head
27. Wrongly
28. Unhappy
30. Anger
31. Dark olive black
33. Places to sit and eat
35. Made a mistake
37. Damp
38. Banned fuel type
40. Actor Damon
41. What thespians do
42. A polite address for a woman
44. Disallow
45. Swiss river
48. A banana has one
50. Afrikaans
52. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)
53. Agave
55. Journalist Tarbell
56. One-time tech leader
57. Incidentally (abbr.)
58. Intestinal bacterium
63. Loose sheats around the spinal cord
65. Accompanies nook
66. Vogue
67. Highly excited
CLUES DOWN
1. Witch
2. Utilize
3. Writing utensil
4. Where rockers work
5. Becomes less intense
6. Consume
7. Type of catfish
8. “Horsetown, U.S.A.”
9. Atomic #50
10. The Muse of lyric poetry
11. Brings back to life
13. Humorous critiques
15. Cool!
17. Worst
18. Wet dirt
21. Useful
23. Hebrew unit of liquid capacity
24. High schoolers’ test
27. Internet device
29. City in India
32. A place to rest
34. Chat responder
35. A way to move on
36. What consumers are given
39. Digital audiotape
40. More (Spanish)
43. Disfigured
44. White (Spanish)
46. Church building
47. Georgia rockers
49. Surgeon’s tool
51. “Much __ about nothing”
54. Make by braiding
59. Local area network
60. Unit of work
61. Indigenous person of Thailand
62. Liquefied natural gas
64. Distance to top
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
FALL DAYS WORD SEARCH
ACORN APPLE AUTUMN BONFIRE CIDER CINNAMON
CORNUCOPIA
CRISP
FALL
FOLIAGE GOURD
HARVEST
HAYRIDE
HEARTH
LEAVES
MAPLE
PUMPKIN
SCARECROW
SPICE
SWEATER
THANKSGIVING
Word Scramble
Word Scramble solution for September 25, 2025: INVITES
Word Search solution for September 25, 2025
Author and Illustrator Behind Advent Book to Visit Madison
They may be separated by oceans, but author Gayle Boss and illustrator Sharon Spitz found creative harmony in their collaboration on
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
—winner of the 2025 Christian Book Award. The two will come together in person for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 8, for a book talk and signing at Mercy by the Sea in Madison from 2 to 4 p.m.
“Sharon and I had never heard of each other before the project,” said Boss. “[The publisher] knew the style of illustration I envisioned and showed me Sharon’s work. I could see her love for animals as animals, as themselves—not what we want to make them into.” That mutual understanding sparked the long-distance partnership.
Boss lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while Spitz divides her time between Haifa, Israel, and Berlin, Germany. The two collaborated virtually to bring the book to life. Spitz was unfamiliar with many of the woodland animals native to North America, so Boss sent numerous photos showing the creatures in their habitats, across seasons and postures. Spitz drafted illustrations capturing the heart of each animal’s winter adaptation.
“It was a remarkable process requiring us both to be humbly honest and to trust the other’s art,” Boss said.
All Creation Waits
Their October event will highlight the children’s edition of , part of a three-edition, multi-award-winning series from Paraclete Press. The conversation will explore how children connect with animals and the quiet wisdom they offer—especially during Advent and other reflective seasons.
“The children’s edition of
All Creation
ONGOING EVENTS
Farmers Market
Chester Sunday Market
Author Gayle Boss collaborated virtually with illustrator Sharon Spitz to create
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
, a multi-award-winning children’s book that explores the wisdom of animals in winter.
Waits
is as important for teachers as it is for families,” said Karin Nobile, program director at Mercy by the Sea. “The book nurtures children’s awe, wonder and reverence for our animal kin, as it depicts in words and gorgeous imagery the wisdom animals hold as they wait faithfully in darkness for the return of light and warmth.”
Each spread of the children’s edition features one of 24 animals—including black bear, loon, muskrat and firefly—adapting to the season of dark and cold, preparing to wait until the earth warms again. The refrain is simple but profound: the dark is not an end—it’s a door.
Continued from page 33 : 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. Chester Center, Main St. For info, visit chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com.
Deep River Farmers Market
: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 11. First Congregational Church in Deep River, 1 Church St. For info, contact Paul Santowski at 203-305-5429 or paulsantowski@outlook.com.
Durham Farmers Market
and digital techniques. All Creation Waits
Tickets for the event are $35. Mercy’s bookstore will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all of Boss’s books available for purchase. To register, visit mercybythesea.org or call Guest Services at 203-245-0401.
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
Gayle Boss is the author of the original edition of , written for adults and available in paperback and gift editions. She also wrote Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing. She lives in southwest Michigan with her husband.
Sharon Spitz is an illustrator focused on nature, animals and sustainability. She has illustrated six children’s books and won the 2022 Jewish Children’s Book
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.
East Haven Farmers Market
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. East Haven Town Green. For info, call 203-468-3204 or visit easthaven-ct.gov/farmers-market.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to
7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
All Creation Waits
The children’s edition of features 24 animal portraits and reflections designed to help young readers—and the adults who guide them—find hope in the dark season of Advent.
Award for illustration. Her work combines traditional and digital techniques and has appeared in books, magazines and other media.
Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center is located on 33 acres along the Long Island Sound. The center offers contemplative programming and gathering space that fosters spiritual reflection, personal growth and connection with the natural world. It welcomes guests into a spirit of hospitality and spaciousness that supports meaningful relationships with the Sacred, self, others and creation.
Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
Old Saybrook Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. Parking lot at 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-833-0095.
The Dudley Farm Farmers Market
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
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Press Release from Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea
Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea
Illustrator Sharon Spitz, based between Haifa and Berlin, brought North American woodland creatures to life in using both traditional
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This 4-bedroom, 3.5bath home is a masterfully built retreat set on 3.6 acres of sunlit, professionally landscaped grounds.
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This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is a masterfully built retreat set on 3.6 acres of sunlit, professionally landscaped grounds. Designed for privacy and relaxation, the property includes a heated gunite saltwater pool, multiple patios, and beautifully fenced gardens, with a separate enclosed area for pets.
The first-floor primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet, laundry facilities,
and a spa-like en suite bath with a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Upstairs, a private study with custom cabinetry provides the perfect space for work or organization.
Additional features include a detached three-bay garage with an unfinished second story, newly installed oversized custom windows and French doors, a marblesurround center chimney fireplace, and a new gas fireplace in the family room. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home. The chef’s kitchen is outfit-
ted with a quartz island, wine storage, prep sink, granite double sink, Kucht gas range, and wall ovens.
With a serene natural setting and convenient access to I-95, 14 Ely Lane offers better-than-new construction and is ready to welcome its next owner.
This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for $1,349,000. For more information or a showing, contact Laurie McCann at 508-237-5700.
Highlights include a chef's kitchen with quartz island, wine storage, prep sink, granite double sink, Kucht gas range, and wall ovens. Designed for privacy and relaxation, the property features a heated gunite saltwater pool, multiple patios, and beautifully fenced
Real Estate Transactions
BRANFORD
: Gary A. and Janet M. Dermer to Maria Magistro, $380,000 on Sept. 8 : Paul J. Costanzo to Christy Ann Rodgers T and Christy A. Rodgers, $905,000 on Sept. 10
: Timothy W. Fennell to Michele Manas, $270,000 on Sept. 10
: Manika LLC to Arthur J. Kelly and Sophia Klump, $607,000 on Sept. 11
: Rachel M. Murratti to Richard Mingione, $205,000 on Sept. 9
: Tiffany M. King to Robert Rolston, $369,000 on Sept. 8
: Jennifer Fitzgerald and Susan Hill to Susan Highkin, $317,000 on Sept. 10
: Anna
Horrigan to Brian J. and Kara E. Phillips, $790,000 on Sept. 9
: Thomas R. Goodman and Sarah Mctavish to Matthew and Dawn J. Dellecave, $1,950,000 on Sept. 12
:
Richard Aitro to Karen A. Pemberton, $330,000 on Sept. 9
: Martha Reisman Real Estate Trust and Lisa Reisman to Marzena Szielinska and Jakub Dudziuk, $305,000 on Sept. 12 : Jeffrey C. Bosch to Preston D Graham T and Preston D. Graham, $720,000 on Sept. 10
CLINTON
: Tess Edge to Sergio B. Toalongo and Diana M. Quizhipi, $90,000 on Sept. 12
: Tess Edge to Sergio B. Toalongo and Diana M. Quizhipi, $90,000 on Sept. 12
: Deanna Mozzochi to John Volpe, $45,000 on Sept. 9 : Lgdbgd LLC to Lara Bickford, $339,000 on Sept. 11
DEEP RIVER
:
Estate of Anne Malone and Annie L. Podoloff to Michael P. and Sharon Burress, $245,000 on July 14
144 Vista Drive
113 Hemlock Drive
: Estate of John M. Macmillan and Amy Macmillan to Halle Barron and Jeremy Conboy, $506,000 on Sept. 8
Industrial Park Road
: Deep River
Town Of to Olson Property Holdings L, $102,000 on Sept. 10
92 Main Street Unit 214
: Susannah H. Wood and Paul H. Tavernier to Kadri Karmo, $235,000 on Sept. 8
EAST HAVEN
1 Atwater Street
: Mary J. Massimino to Kristen Vance, $310,000 on Sept. 8
1 Barberry Road
: One Barberry Re Hldg LLC to 1 Barberry Prop LLC, $4,000,000 on Sept. 9
99 Barberry Road
: One Barberry Re Hldg LLC to 1 Barberry Prop LLC, $4,000,000 on Sept. 9 : Francesca
: Sharon E. Cote to Alberto and Sonia Roman, $302,500 on Sept. 10 55 Thompson Street Unit 10A
ESSEX
15 Harbor View
: Andrew D. and
Lisa A. Woodward to Andrew T. and Lisa S. Brazer, $822,500 on Sept. 12
65 Main Street
20 Meadow Woods Road
: Andrew Mitchel LLC to Kmg LLC, $650,000 on Sept. 11 : Elizabeth G. Jardine to Patricia Brunetto, $385,000 on Sept. 9
5 South Main Street
: 5 South Main LLC to Katherine Trautlein, $750,000 on Sept. 11
GUILFORD
Village On State A Planned Unit
: State Street Dev LLC to Martha J Bingaman Real Estate Trust and Martha J. Bingaman, $868,503 on Sept. 11
On State Planned Unit 34
:
State Street Dev LLC to John Suski and Renee C. Bauer, $917,640 on Sept. 9 : Nicholas Lampronikos to James J. and Dana J. Ian, $495,000 on Sept. 9 : Joan Simonetti to Maritza Lugo and Scott Stalker, $648,500 on Sept. 10
: Mack Building LLC to Jonathan and Leanne R. Mccloskey, $1,425,000 on Sept. 11
: Steve Porter to Jeffrey Smith and James Stricker, $505,000 on Sept. 8 : Mozzillo Family Trust and Nicholas W. Andrew to Nicholas Iacono, $475,000 on Sept. 9 : James Oconnor to Jason and Dana Erxleben, $960,000 on Sept. 10 : Anne D. Modica to Michael L. Lewis and Julie A. Weinstein, $1,610,000 on Sept. 8
672 Bradley Street Foxon Road 65 Frank Street
Dalessandris to Marcus T. Jackson, $390,000 on Sept. 10
: Arvind Patel to 744 Foxon Road Corp, $700,000 on Sept. 10 : Richard Esposito to Stewart and Jonathan Rosenberg, $550,000 on Sept. 12
233 Mansfield Grove Road Unit
: Peter Devellis to James South Klosson Lt and James S. Klosson, $400,000 on Sept. 12
141 Old Foxon Road
: Joann L. Roca to Alexander Chavarria, $540,000 on Sept. 12
17 Pardee Place
: Daniel Liguori to Dylan Salvatore and Kara Moore, $404,000 on Sept. 9
175 South End Road Unit E31
:
Emily Mancini to Terraceesa A. Delvecchio, $368,000 on Sept. 9
330 Short Beach Road Unit H12
Rita M. Cretella to Noel Muniz, $157,500 on Sept. 11
1197 Thompson Street
: Sarah C. Martoni and Kordell S. Schmoll to David R. Kilmartin and Hannah S. Sanca, $400,000 on Sept. 9
:
55 Donald Road
: Edev Ventures
LLC to Jeffrey C. Bosch, $490,000 on Sept. 10
75 Hart Road
: Michael W. Lombard to Gc3 Capital Corp LLC, $320,000 on Sept. 12
377 Little Meadow Road
:
Lochthofen Family Trust and George C. Schmeizl to Meredith S. Dawson, $381,444 on Sept. 8 : Cynthia
SAYBROOK
412 Little Meadow Road 112 Sconset Lane
M. Hanrahan to Karim B. Smires and Lisa D. Stein, $825,000 on Sept. 11
: Kent C. Smith to Megan Saikali, $680,000 on Sept. 11 : Jennifer Starkey to Michael Doucette, $298,000 on Sept. 12
89 State Street
9 Tamarack Lane
: F Vigliotti Const Co LLC to Ostap Lisowitch and Elizabeth Obrien, $795,399 on Sept. 12
408 Tanner Marsh Road
: Allison
Tate Gentile Real Estate Trust and Victoria Jenkins to Thomas J. and Christine A. Pajonas, $1,811,110 on Sept. 9
: Richard P. and Linda L. Sylvia to John Santry, $625,000 on Sept. 12 : Imacs LLC to 122 College St LLC, $850,000 on Sept. 10 : Estate of Timothy D. Emrich and Thomas L. Emrich to Robert Dillon, $375,000 on Sept. 8
Shore Publishing’s annual Beacon Awards recognize outstanding individuals who selflessly step up to help fulfill the Shoreline community’s promise as a place of opportunity, well-being, and safety for all.
Each year we recognize, honor, and thank these distinguished members of the community for all they do at a dinner and celebration event in October.
