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SERVING THE FINE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT SINCE 1993
CHARTER OAK DONATES
$15,000 TO UNITED
COMMUNITY
& FAMILY SERVICES
Credit Union Commits Financial Support to
Community Organization for Three Years
Charter Oak officials present a $15,000 check to United Community & Family Services, Inc.
officials at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center at UCFS in Norwich.
WHEN HOUSES
TURN TO HOMES
By Olive Tubbs Chendali
With the holiday season upon us and crisp Autumn days giving
way to snow squalls, we begin to focus on our "homes". Lines of
a poem I once heard while standing on the top of Mount Battie at
dusk overlooking the tiny town of Camden, Maine, evoked the
subject of this column: "And houses turned to homes as Mothers
turned the lights on."
Our town has grown in the last 50 years, reaching out into remote
hills, farms and woodlands. Every vacant lot which I remember from
50 years ago, now has a building. How many of these houses are
"homes"?
We find so often in literature, references to "the lights of home."
These words are written with a nostalgic, comfortable sense of wellbeing. The word suggests a welcoming light in the window,
enticing aromas from the kitchen and pleasant company.
These sentiments are reflected in "The Journal of Madam
Knight", written as the true record of Sarah Knight's journey from
Boston to New York in the year 1704, wherein she describes her
approach to our area from New London, thus "The Rodes all along this way are very bad, Incumbered with
Rocks and mountainos passages, wch were very disagreeable to
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Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded $15,000 to United
Community & Family Services, Inc. of Norwich.
The $15,000 grant was awarded to United Community & Family
Services in October, and will be paid over the duration of three
years.
“We’re proud to support UCFS and look forward to seeing
them flourish in their enhanced, and newly remodeled space,” said
Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s clear
that they’re working hard to fulfill the unmet needs of those living
in Norwich and surrounding communities, and their one-stop-shop
approach makes it very convenient for people to have access to a
variety of services.”
United Community & Family Services has been providing
healthcare and community services to Norwich and surrounding
areas for more than 137 years. UCFS provides primary medical care,
women’s health, behavioral health services; and community based
behavioral health services, dental services and eldercare services.
“Charter Oak’s generous donation to the expansion/renovation project at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center at
UCFS helps us achieve our mission of improving the health and
well-being of the community. The completed expansion/renovation
project increased our capacity by 48% allowing members of our
community to access the services that we offer,” said Pamela Allen
Kinder, Vice President of Marketing & Facilities.
This is the third multi-year donation awarded by Charter Oak
since 2013. Since the inception of Charter Oak’s Community Giving
Program, over $1,000,000 has been disbursed to local organizations,
college students, and members in need. Visit CharterOak.org/community for more information regarding Charter Oak’s Community
Giving Program.
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John Makarias
Honored by Association
of Connecticut Library Boards
At its annual Leadership Conference, held at the University of Hartford, the Association of Connecticut Library Boards honored John
Makiaris of East Lyme for his outstanding contributions to the East
Lyme Library as a Trustee.
Mr. Makiaris, who was nominated by Dave Jacobs, President
of the East Lyme Library Board, has served on the Board of Trustees of the East Lyme Public Library from 2002 until 2014. During his
tenure, he held the positions of Associate Treasurer, Vice President,
President, Treasurer and Associate Treasurer.
In all his time on the board, he served with great distinction and
honor. Financial records were meticulously maintained and always
complemented by the outside auditors. During his years as President, John’s effective management and budgeting skills were marked
by a growth of library membership and a significant increase in the
library’s collections. He greatly enhanced the Library’s ability to
better serve the community through his commitment to the Library
and to the Board’s role in its management.
With typical modesty, Mr. Makiaris, upon receiving one of the
the ACLB Outstanding Connecticut Library Trustee Awards for 2014,
said he was, “totally surprised and appreciative of this honor.”
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6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Escape the frenzy of holiday preparations and join the SmithHarris House for an evening of family-friendly festivities!
Children of all ages are welcome to make an old-fashioned
holiday card, join musician Judy MacDonald around a cozy
fire to sing carols, and meet our kindly Belsnickel! A
“Belsnickel,” or “St.Nicholas in fur,” was a German folk tradition that preceded the modern Santa Claus, and our
Belsnickel will share a winter’s tale and hand out a treat to
each of our young visitors! Afterwards, enjoy a sip of cocoa
and gingersnaps.
Admission is a non-perishable food item
to benefit Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc.
The Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Rd., Niantic
For more information call (860) 739-0761
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Help Waterford Seniors reach their Peanut Butter Challenge!
They would like to collect 250 jars of Peanut Butter by December
15th to be used by the local Food Locker! While shopping, just buy
a jar or two of peanut butter and then drop it off at the Waterford
Community Center. They can reach their goal with your help!
Jordan Firehouse Annual Toy Drive - New toys will be collected in
the Waterford Community Center lobby in December for the Jordan
Firehouse Annual Toy Drive. The last day for drop off is December
17, 2014. www.waterfordcommunitycenter.org
Lantern Light Tours of Mystic Seaport - through Dec. 27. Experience a New England holiday tradition at Mystic Seaport and step
back in time ot Christmas Eve 1876 for a guided tour of Greenmanville.
Both young and old will enjoy seasonal delights during this 70minute progressive play that features a traditional tavern dance, a
horse-drawn carriage ride and the beautiful glow of hundreds of
lanterns that light the way. Lantern Light Tours require a special
ticket in lieu of admission. (860) 572-5322 www.mysticseaport.org
Holiday Gift Show - through December 31 at Mystic Arts Center, 9
Water St., Mystic - Featuring fine art and artisan wares by local and
regional artists. Holiday Preview Party on November 14, from 5:30
p.m.-7:30 p.m. with festival food, cocktails and live music. Tickets
for preview, $40. Tax-free weekend is November 14-16. On November 15, the Holiday Market, a new family-friendly event featuring
food, fun crafts and shopping. (860) 536-7601 www.mysticarts.org
Deck the Walls & Work by Newly Elected Artists - through January 3 at Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme - Annual show
and sale featuring more than 200 works of arts in all sizes and mediums by member artists. This exhibition is a great place to find gifts
for family and friends. Free, donations welcome. (860) 434-7802
www.lymeartassociation.org
“Proof Positive” through January 18 at Slater Memorial Museum,
108 Crescent St., Norwich - Proof Positive is an exhibition of work
by members of the Printmakers’ Network of Southern New England
(PNSNE), a group of artist/printmakers, many of whom are respected
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educators as well as award winning artists. The members of the
PNSNE work in a wide range of printmaking techniques; etching,
aquatint, wood and metal engraving, lithography, letterpress, screen
printing, relief processes, collagraphy, monotype, photo and
Polaroid transfers, digital prints and contemporary non-toxic processes are all represented in the creative output of this diverse
group of professionals. Adults $3, seniors and students $2, children (12 and under) free. (860) 425-5563 www.slatermuseum.org
Holiday Photo Booth - 4-7pm, 12/2 at the Henry Carter Hull Library,
10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Amy Trahant of Take Aim Photography will be at the Library to take festive photo booth style
photos for your holiday cards and gift-giving this season. This is
a free event for the community and all ages, groups, and families are
welcome. Proceeds to benefit the Hugs for Laurie Bucket List. You
will receive your digital photos in the email you provide that evening.
Light refreshments provided. (860) 669-2342
CT AT WORK Book Discussion: Working In The Shadows by
Gabriel Thompson - 5:30-7:00 PM 12/2/14 at The Public Library of
New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - (860) 447-1411
Thames River Quilting will meet Dec 2nd at St. Luke’s Church Hall,
Route 12, Gales Ferry. The Holiday Pot Luck Dinner/Meeting starts
at 6:00 pm. There will be a gift exchange and a fabric exchange, as
well as a collection of place mats for Wheels On Meals Seniors.
Guests are welcome. For more info, call 860-464-8105.
FREE MOVIE: “The Hundred-Foot Journey” - Wednesday, December 3 at 1:30pm, and Thursday, December 4 at 6:30pm. at the
Henry Carter Hull Library 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Starring Helen Mirren and Om Puri, “The Hundred-Foot Journey”
abounds with flavors that burst across the tongue. A stimulating
triumph over exile, blossoming with passion and heart, with marjoram and madras, it is a portrayal of two worlds colliding and one
boy’s drive to find the comfort of home, in every pot, wherever he
may be. Admission is free, and popcorn will be donated for both
screenings by Chip’s Pub III (860) 669-2342
Reflection on the Harp - A Winter Wonderland Musical Performance - Wednesday, December 3rd at 4:00 pm in the Community
Room, Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston - Featuring
Preston’s Own Harp Soloist Evelyn Cournoyer in a performance of
musical favorites including selections of Celtic and Holiday music.
Please join The Friends of the Preston Public Library for this delightful, musical treat. Evelyn Cournoyer is a seasoned performer
and harpist who grew up in a musical family who inspired her Irish
and Scottish culture. She studied under the direction of Harpist Jo
Ann Galat Brown and has had several appearances in the local area,
including Preston City Congregational Church, Mystic Aquarium,
Norwich Free Academy and Bozrah Centre Congregational Church.
For more information call Linda Christensen at 860-887-5828
Coastal Camera Club of Madison meets at 7pm on 12/3 & 12/17 at
the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Drive, Madison. All are welcome come and visit with us and participate. Bring your questions.
We have been serving the CT shoreline since 1990, from Branford
to Old Saybrook and beyond. For more information including our
Blog, visit our Web Site at www.coastalcameraclub.org
“Thames Street: The Former Hub of Groton Business,” Part I - 7
p.m. 12/3 at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Using
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Town Historian James L. Streeter will lead attendees on a tour of
Thames Street and share some of the stories about this once lively
commercial center. Trollies, ferries, taverns and shops were once
familiar Thames Street sites. The changes in Thames Street over
time reflect the social and economic history of Groton. Programs at
the library are free, open to the public, and handicapped accessible.
For more information call 860-441-6750.
Janet Barrett, author of “They Called Her Reckless: A True Story
of War, Love, and One Extraordinary Horse,” Thursday, December
4, at 7 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Barrett’s
new book tells the true story of Reckless, the courageous warhorse,
acquired by the Marines of the Fifth Regiment’s Recoilless Rifle
Platoon to haul ammunition up the steep hills during the Korean
War, saving many lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and
respect of all. Reckless came on base in October, 1952, disrupting a
softball game and capturing the attention of everyone around. Immediately named for the “reckless” rifles she would supply, she
began life with the Marines as Private First Class Reckless. In short
order she was an integral member of the platoon, learning quickly to
calmly accept the roar of the recoilless rifles at close range. A book
signing will follow the program. Free and open to all. 860-441-6750.
Movies for Mommies! Friday, December 5, at 10 a.m. at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Age-appropriate baby toys for
the children and a popular chick flick on the big screen for the
moms. Popcorn is included. No registration is necessary—just sit
back and enjoy the show! 860-441-6750
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Friday, December 5th, 5-9PM. - All Day Shopping, Lunch &
Children’s Activities: Saturday, December 6th, 10AM-4PM. at Lyman
Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London - Find that
one-of-a-kind gift for friends and family or treat yourself at Lyman
Allyn Art Museum’s 3rd annual SPARKLE! Holiday Boutique! The
boutique will feature: Chic Handcrafted Jewelry, Turkish Bath &
Home Décor, Custom Menswear, Glamorous Women’s Accessories, Letterpress Stationary and so much more! A full list of vendors
and tickets for the Preview Party are available at lymanallyn.org or
by calling 860.443.2545 x129.
Save The River – Save The Hills Winter Buffet and Holiday Cheer
- Friday, December 5, 6-10 at Flanders Fish Market and Restaurant
in East Lyme - Includes dinner, dessert and glass of wine, beer or
soda. Live and Silent Auctions. Price per person $30.00 Children 12
and under $15.00 Limited tickets will be sold at the door. Always a
full house. For more information call Eileen O’Pasek 860-439-1687
Dick Campo Big Band: A Concert and Party to Benefit Center for
Hospice Care - 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. December 5 at the Mystic Marriott
Hotel & Spa - The legendary Dick Campo Big Band will get you in a
festive spirit with a benefit concert featuring a combination of big
band hits and holiday classics. Be part of this great event, while
helping Center for Hospice Care. Tickets are $75 per person $65 per
person for Circle Members 860.848.5699
“Of Gods and Men” Independent Film Series at the Groton Public
Library, 52 Newtown Road 7 p.m. Friday, December 5 - For more
information call 860-441-6750. Based loosely on the life of Cistercian
monks in Algeria from 1993 until their kidnapping in 1996, This film
is rated PG13 and is in French and Arabic with English subtitles.
Screenings are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information call 860-441-6750.
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Wreath Silent Auction - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 5th at the
Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Rd., Niantic - Theme: “Thomas &
Elizabeth Avery’s First Christmas Together” (1845) Enjoy the SmithHarris House decorated for the holidays and lit by candlelight as
you bid on the perfect wreath for your home! Wreaths decorated
and donated by local businesses and patrons of the Smith-Harris
House will be available for silent bidding. Performer Jennifer
Emerson will entertain with harp music while refreshments inspired
by historic recipes are offered. All proceeds benefit the Friends of
the Smith-Harris House, for preservation and public programming.
For information call (860) 739-0761 or visit www.smithharris.org.
Mark O’Connor - “An Appalachian Christmas” 8 p.m. 12/5 at
Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London - This multi-Grammy
winning musician and composer, most known for his million-selling
composition, Appalachia Waltz, was recently voted in the top five
jazz violinists by New York jazz music critics.An Appalachian Christmas features on stage some of his favorite musicians, including
Carrie Rodgriguez, Cia Cherryholmes, Forrest O’Connor, Hans
Holzen, Kyle Kegerreis, and songs from the country/bluegrass,
pop, classical and jazz worlds of his musical journey. (860) 444-7373
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Annual Wreath & Greens Sale and Open-House - Saturday, December 6th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, December 7th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
the Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Rd., Niantic - Deck your halls
with an assortment of wreaths, swags, centerpieces, and arrangements in live and permanent greens at our annual wreath & greens
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sale! All proceeds benefit the Friends of Smith-Harris House, for
preservation and public programming. Afterwards, on Saturday,
stop by the Smith-Harris House, where it is 1845, and performer
Jennifer Emerson portrays Elizabeth Avery welcoming holiday visitors to her home! On Sunday, the Smith-Harris House will feature
silhouette artist Elizabeth O’Brien (beginning at 11 a.m.). Silhouettes make beautiful, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts! Sample refreshments inspired by historic recipes, and purchase tickets for our everpopular holiday drama performance, featuring Sally Mummey. Admission to the open-house is a non-perishable food item to benefit
Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc. Admission to the wreath & greens
sale is free. Fee charged for silhouette. For more information call
(860) 739-0761 or visit www.smithharris.org.
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holiday Fair, 232 Durham Road,
Madison will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 9 - 3. For information contact the church at 203-245-2584.
Auditions for Chorus of Westerly’s 40th and Final “Celebration of
Twelfth Night” - Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7 in the
George Kent Performance Hall, 111 High St, Westerly, RI - Twelfth
Night 2015 will be an important and historic production for the Chorus of Westerly as it marks both the celebratory 40th edition of the
show as well as the final Twelfth Night production for the foreseeable future. For the upcoming Twelfth Night, the Chorus is looking
for dozens of potential community actors, dancers, and gymnasts of
all ages for a variety of roles. For more information call 401.596.8663.
Niantic Light Parade & Winterfest - Beginning 2pm, 12/6 on Main
St., downtown Niantic - The day will start with the Winterfest beginning at 2:00 pm on Main St. This prelude to the parade, typically
features a popular Chowder & Chili Cook-off, Magic Shows, Face
Painting, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Ice Sculptures and much,
much more! Then, starting at 6:00 p.m., Fireworks are expected to
once again kick off the Light Parade which features beautifully built
and lighted parade floats, dance groups and Santa himself as they
parade down the beautifully decorated Main St. in Niantic. Go early,
shop for holiday gifts in the unique gift shops throughout town or
dine at one of the many East Lyme restaurants. It's a day your entire
family and friends will enjoy - guaranteed! For more event and contact information visit www.discovereastlyme.com
Groton Lights Parade - 5 p.m.-7 p.m. December 6 - Parade begins at
South Rd. (Rte. 1) Ends at Groton Shopping Plaza, Groton - Marching bands keep time as beautifully lit boats and groups on foot
move along Route 1. Local high schools, fife and drum corps, and
fire departments are all represented. After the parade Santa Claus
lights the holiday tree on the Green with caroling, pictures with
Santa, and gifts for children. (860) 572-9578
Ivoryton Illuminations - 5 p.m.-8 p.m. December 6, Ivoryton Village,
103 Main St., Ivoryton - Light up the season with more than 200,000
lights in the heart of Ivoryton village. Lots of family activities, great
food and music and of course, a visit from Santa. (860) 767-7318
www.ivorytonplayhouse.org
ROAST BEEF DINNER - Saturday, December 6th at the Kari-Hill
VFW post 5849, 39 Columbus Ave., Niantic. Doors open at 5:45 PM
Dinner is served promptly at 6:30 PM family style. Only $10 gets
you roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, bread, soft
drink/coffee and dessert. BYOB. Takeouts may be ordered Saturday by calling 860.739.7364 and picked up between 6:15 and 8 PM.
Children less than 12 are only $5.
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18thANNUAL L.U.N.C.H. HOLIDAY SHOW: The Three Scrooges
- 7pm, Saturday December 6 at the Stonington Community Center,
28 Cutler St,. Stonington - The 2014 L.U.N.C.H Holiday Show brings
together the Three Stooges and Charles Dickens’ “ A Christmas
Carol” as Santa decides to retire and seek a job at Scrooge Enterprises run by the three nieces of great-uncle Ebeneezer, Mo, Lara,
and Shirley. Santa’s “interview” with three “spirtual advisors” yields
some interesting results. This community favorite family-entertainment event, written each year by Bill Pere since 1995, features a
light-hearted take on pop culture laced with songs of the season,
and original Christmas music. Along with Santa, and his Reindeer
and Elves, there will be a multitude of other strange characters popping in for a visit. Proceeds to benefit local Social Service Agencies
in providing holiday food baskets and basic services to families in
need. General Admission Tickets in advance are $10 (adults), $8
(under age 12) or as of the day of the show, $12 (adults), $10 (under
age 12). If you cannot attend but would like to help with this
community outreach, you can sponsor seats at $10 each, and the
tickets will be given to families who otherwise might not be able to
attend. Tickets are available online at www.lunchensemble.com or
by phone at 860-572-9285. Advance purchase is recommended.
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Solas presents a Celtic Christmas 8 p.m. 12/6 at the Katharine
Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook - 15 years
ago, Solas (Gaelic for “light”), burst onto the Irish music scene.
Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old tunes, compelling and topical originals and covers, Solas continues to define
the path for Celtic music. (877) 503-1286
American LegionAuxiliary Breakfast Buffet - All You Can Eat - 811, Sun, 12/7 at theAmerican Legion, Unit 128, 16 York Ave. Niantic.
Omelets and eggs to order, bacon, sausage, homefries, pancakes,
French toast, donuts, bisquits, bagels, fruit cup, juices, coffee, tea,
etc. Donation: Adults: $8.00, Children under 10: $3.00. Proceeds
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Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria - Sunday, December 7th,
3:00 pm at St. Mark R.C. Church, 222 McVeagh Road,Westbrook Cappella Cantorum will perform. The Gloria, Vivaldi’s best known
sacred work, is a joyful hymn of praise and worship. The Bach
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Christmas In Clinton Open House: 3-6pm, 12/7 at Clinton Historical Society’s “Old Brick”, 103 East Main Street, Clinton - Come in
from the cold to hear festive period music, take a tour of Old Brick,
and have a tasty treat that will warm your heart as well as your
stomach. They’ll have live music this year to help ring in the season, and you can finish your holiday shopping by browsing through
the items in the gift shop. www.clintoncthistory.org (860) 669-2148
A Victorian Christmas - 4-6 PM, December 7 at the Avery-Copp
House, 154 Thames Street, Groton - Costumed interpreters will greet
guests, and the house will be decorated for the holiday, as it was in
the past. Christmas cookies and refreshments will be served. The
event is free, and no reservations are required. Donations of nonperishable food items for the Groton Food Bank are appreciated.
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Supper Book Club: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Restaurant:
Northern India - 5:30-7:00 PM 12/8/14 at The Public Library of New
London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Enjoy a book and dinner,
chosen by the group and delivered to the library. You may also
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Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Wreath Making Event - Monday, December 8, at 7 p.m.at the Rogers Lake Community Center,
Rogers Lake Trail, Old Lyme - The Duck River Garden Club brings
joy to their neighbors and friends as they join together in the holiday spirit of giving. Together they will create 18 large wreaths for
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Healthcare Enrollment Fair: Tuesday, December 9, 9:30-1:30 pm at
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Book Discussion: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 7:00 p.m. December 9 at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd.,
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Lecture: Enhancing Landscape to Promote Butterflies - Reception 5 p.m.; presentation 6 p.m. 12/10 at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St., New London - Hear Charles Boos, certified
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Ladies' Night Out in the Greenhouse - 7-9pm, Mon., Dec. 10th, at
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An Evening with the Belsnickel - 6-8pm 12/11 at the Smith-Harris
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Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” - A dramatic reading performed by Jennifer Emerson, historic interpreter at 6 PM on 12/12 &
12/13 at the Avery-Copp House, 154 Thames Street, Groton - Christmas cookies and refreshments will be served. Space is limited and
reservations required. Admission is $15. Please call 860-445-1637
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“It’s A Wonderful Life”:A Live Radio Show - 7:30 p.m. 12/11 at the
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
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How to Build Your Organization’s Dashboard - 9:30-12:30 PM 12/
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Comedian Earl David Reed - 8 p.m. 12/12 at the Katharine Hepburn
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the way he interacts with the crowd. The Las Vegas Review-Journal called him “an urban Don Rickles.” (877) 503-1286
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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair - 9am - 1pm Saturday, December 13 at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - An
opportunity to sit down, one-on-one, with an Access Health CT
approved licensed certified health insurance broker to enroll in a
health insurance program. The new open enrollment session for
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February 15, 2015. Please register to book your one hour appointment! For more information call 860-441-6750.
Local Author Anna Westbrook New Book Release Party! 12:001:00 PM 12/13/14 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Join local author Anna Westbrook as she
celebrates the release of her second book, I Will Never Stop Coloring. Anna will read her story to the children, followed by a book
sale and signing. Complimentary gift-wrapping can be provided
with the purchase of any book. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
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“The Nutcracker” - December 13-14 at Garde Arts Center, 325 State
St., New London - Sat. 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sun. 1:30 p.m. - Share
Clara’s adventure and be transported by magical sailing vessel to
an enchanted seaport in 1850’s New London. Along the way, shimmering snowflakes dance for Clara and the sparkling Sugar Plum
Fairy eagerly awaits her arrival. Enjoy the legendary music of
Tchaikovsky performed live by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony
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Stafford and enjoy the energetic dancing of more than 110 professionally-trained Eastern Connecticut Ballet dancers. (860) 444-7373
A Spaghetti Dinner will be served by the American Legion, Post
128 at 16 York Ave., Niantic, on Saturday, Dec. 13th from 5 - 7pm.
Menu includes: tossed green salad, spaghetti and meatballs, rolls
and butter, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, etc. Proceeds go to the
Scholarship Fund. Donation: Adults: $8, Children under 12 - $4.
Holiday Tour Performance - 6:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; 8 p.m.; 8:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 13th at the Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Rd.,
Niantic - Join re-enactor Sally Mummey & Her Players as they return for the annual holiday performance! The Smith-Harris House
becomes the stage for this year’s play, “Thomas and Elizabeth
Avery’s First Christmas Together,” and audience members travel
from room to room as the drama—and delights—unfold! Sign up
early—tours sell out quickly! Advance reservations and payment
required. Please call (860) 739-0761 for more information or to make
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Dance Night in the Barn with The Hoolios!!! Saturday, December
13 - Old Orchard Farm is thrilled to welcome back The Hoolios for an
evening of great music and dancing. The music starts at 7:30pm.
There is a suggested donation of $15 per person. BYOB and potluck is welcome. Old Orchard is located at 22A Scott Road, East
Lyme. For more info call 860-739-4779.
Branford Folk Music Society Coffeehouse - 8 p.m. 12/13 at the First
Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main St., Branford - Pete
Rushefsky and bandmates provide a musical tour of the shtetls and
cities of eastern Europe that formed klezmer’s wellspring and trace
its evolution to the New World. Bring your dancing shoes, Branford
Folk’s own renowned dance leader Willa Horowitz teaches all the
steps at the end of the program. (203) 488-7715
Printmaking Demonstration - 1 p.m.-4 p.m. December 13 at Slater
Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent St., Norwich - Demonstrations of
various printmaking techniques, by PNSNE artists, will be held at
the Norwich Art School in the top floor studio spaces. This event is
free, and registration is not required. (860) 425-5563
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The Grand Slambovians - 8:30 p.m. 12/13 at the Katharine Hepburn
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my tired carcass; but we went on with a moderate pace wch made ye
Journy more pleasant. But after eight miles Rideing, in going over
a Bridge under wch the River Run very swift, my hors stumbled, and
very narrowly 'scaped falling over into the water; wch extreemly
frightened mee. But through God's Goodness I met with no harm, and
mounting agen, in about half a miles Rideing, come to an ordinary,
where well entertained by a woman of about seventy and vantage,
but of as Sound Intellectuals as one of seventeen." This had to have
been "our" Caulkins Tavern (which stood where the Flanders
McDonald's now is located). What a feeling of hospitality this Tavern
must have brought to many a traveler! It was a sense of "home" one
feels wherever there is a feeling of warmth, friendliness, rooms filled
with cherished furnishings - whether they be heirlooms or not.
This must have been the feeling of "belonging" and "home" that
an early settler who lived on the heights on Upper Four Mile River Rd.
(now known as Scott Rd.) expressed in his statement that on a clear
day he could see the "smokes of 40 chimneys". This would have been
looking to the west over Stone's Ranch's lowland and woodland and
to the east over the New London and Lyme Turnpike , now known as
the Boston Post Road.
Life once kept us at "home". Mothers were home all day, with the
soup pot always warm on the back of the kitchen range, with air-dried
fragrant sheets on the beds, plants in the sunny windows, and
cherished braided rugs on the floors. Men, either doing farm chores
all day or at a nearby business, eagerly returned "home" to the warmth,
rest and peace of the fireside. Today, so many of our activities are
outside the "home" - on the golf course, tennis court, at the beach or
on the deck, we use our "houses" almost as "Bed and Breakfast".
During the long Autumn or Winter evenings we overlook our immediate surroundings by bringing in the outside world through television. Family rooms have replaced "Living" rooms and Kitchens where
each member of the family pursued his particular activity. Today's
new homes tend to be large, which allows for each family member's
privacy. In days past, houses were smaller, and there was often an
extended family with grandparents, maiden sisters or bachelors, all
aware of the joys, fears and ills of all family members. The evening
family gatherings offered as equal an education for young people as
did their schools. Here they learned about life as it can never be
absorbed in school. They acquired attitudes toward their peers,
family and the world. This was not an artificial "sterile" world but one
involving the ills of family and neighbors, shared joy of achievements,
and support in all the crises of childhood and the adult world.
With the current trend of many Mothers and Fathers working in
home offices, there seems to be a return to a "home" atmosphere
where the coffee pot is always on and pre-schoolers enjoy a certain
security and sense of well-being associated with their own families.
Families are once again creating their own traditions, cherishing their
heirlooms, re-establishing the unity of family, whether it be a conventional or extended family - and once again turning their houses into
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it features an other-worldly slide mandolin, accordion, cello and
styles ranging from dusty Americana ballards to Pink Floydesque
cinematic anthems. (877) 503-1286 www.katharinehepburntheater.org
40th Annual Program, “Music for Christmas” Presented by the
New England Chamber Choir & Chamber Ensemble, Richard Wm.
Donohue, Conductor at 4:00 PM, Sunday Dec. 14th at Saint John’s
Episcopal Church, 400 Main Street in Niantic - Music of William
Byrd, Anton Bruckner, Franz Grüber, Orlande de Lassus, Heinrich
Schütz and more. Gregorian chanting and carols sung in several
languages. Music for Christmas will feature the New England Chamber Choir, Treble Choir and Chamber Ensemble. A reception will
follow the concert. Admission to the concert is free; donations to
benefit the work of the New England Chamber Choir are appreciated. To learn more about this concert or the New England Chamber
Choir in general, visit Newenglandchamberchoir.org
Community Carol Sing - Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4p.m. at Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic - Carolers with
gather in the NCC dining hall before bringing music and merriment
to area neighbors and nursing homes. There will be acoustic guitar
accompaniment and plenty of enthusiasm. All are welcome to join in
the holiday fun and the group will return to the church around 6
p.m. for cookies and hot cocoa. (860)739-6208 for more information.
Non Profit Resource Center Database Training - 12:30-1:30 PM 12/
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Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club: Rest You Merry, by Charlotte
Macleod - 5-7pm, 12/15 at The Public Library of New London, 63
Huntington St, New London - (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Introduction to Grant Seeking for Individuals - 10:30-11:30 AM 12/
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London - Grant funds for individual endeavors such as education,
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about the Foundation Grants to Individuals database,
GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources to find grants that match
your needs. Space limited. Registration required. 860-447-1411x 3
Shelf Awareness Book Club: The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro - 34pm 12/16 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St,
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