Share your news! Members can submit news and events in the member portal. Login to start submitting. Award-winning journalist Julio Ricardo Varela will produce a “Latino Rebels Radio” podcast focused on neuro-inclusivity, belonging and radical hospitality as a social justice movement in conversation with Mitchell College students on Fri., Sept. 22, 1–2:30 p.m. in the Weller Center at Mitchell College. The public is invited to attend.
Six Mitchell student guests will share personal stories of the joys and challenges they experience attending a college committed to embracing and celebrating difference.
Artreach, Inc. is pleased to present a workshop production of a new play that explores racial disparity in mental health and healthcare on Friday, September 22 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm. The performances, which will be followed by a facilitated discussion, will take place at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center at 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT. Tickets are free, but registration is required. For more information and to make a reservation, visit
Please join us for a Night of "Firehouse Bingo" Friday, September 29 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Raymour & Flanigan Waterford Showroom. Tickets are $30.00 per person which inclues 10 Games! Prizes given out with each Game played! Soft Drinks and light food also provided.
Donations are also being accepted on behalf of the Waterford Professional Fire Fighters. Tickets can be purchased at the door or call ahead to hold your seat at (860)437-3684. A special grand opening extravaganza of a new event space, bar, and live music venue at Rocks 21 restaurant will be held this weekend.
Called Room 245, the newly renovated space with beautiful outdoor views of the Mystic Harbor, will open with a three-day weekend celebration, Friday, Sept. 22; Saturday, Sept. 23; and Sunday, Sept. 24. The new venue is on the ground level of popular Rocks 21 restaurant, located at 3 Williams Ave. in Mystic. Besides food, drink, live music and DJ’s, Room 245 will offer an United Way of Southeastern Connecticut will hold its inaugural United for Gemma Benefit Gala on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Mashantucket Pequot Research Center and Museum from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to raise funds to support the Gemma Legacy Fund. The Fund will collectively create sustainable support for the ongoing operation of the Food Center program named after its founder Gemma Moran.
This year also marks the 35th anniversary of the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center). The Michael’s Dairy, Mitchell College, and United Way of Southeastern Connecticut will be holding a fundraiser on Sunday, September 24, 2023. From Noon – 9 p.m. the proceeds of all sales of sundaes will benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center).
The event is being held in memory of Gemma Moran, founder of the Food Center, who passed away at age 99 in May 2023. A special sundae called “the full shelf” will be available, in honor of Moran and the Food Center, indicating the
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Join Chelsea Groton Bank and Kathleen Stauffer, author of 11 Secrets of Nonprofit Excellence, as she discusses two chapters of her new book: The Art of "Good" Change and Tech is your Nonprofit SUPERPOWER.From the jacket: "Do you have what it takes to build agile, successful teams? Pursue mergers that transform? Are you solving the right problems for efficiency and growth? Do you want to leverage your
Film lovers in New London will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world during the week of Sept 28 - Oct 8 when the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at The Garde Arts Center on October 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
The Final Ten screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically
Shake up your usual Saturday night as The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show returns to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 14th for a special Halloween themed show. This 21+ event kicks off at 9:00pm when the best in burlesque takes the stage.
Tickets for the show are $59.50 and $49.50 and go on sale Wednesday, September 13th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Thursday, September 14th, subject to The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Let's Sing Taylor will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $27-$39 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/lets-sing-taylor/.
We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to United Way of Southeastern Connecticut offers opportunities that connect volunteers with local agencies in need of support. Volunteer teams and individuals are now being recruited to work on four projects over the next year on Days of Caring. Wondr Nation is the Days of Caring Presenting Sponsor to assist the agencies with costs related to each project.
Days of Caring are large-scale, one-day volunteer projects at nonprofit organizations that create a positive impact in the community and make meaningful, CTNext is hitting the road this summer with the CT Entrepreneur Meetup – a one night only opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs in an open forum where local partners, investors, and entrepreneurs can come together and better understand how we can collectively support our regional ecosystem.
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Transitioning to the next phase of Innovation Places, we are organizing a series of networking events at our four main TVCCA is pleased to announce a retirement celebration for Deborah Monahan, CEO, to be held on September 28, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Norwich Inn and Spa. Monahan has served as CEO for 26 years and has worked for TVCCA for 50 years!
“I am so honored to have served the community – our community – for the past 50 years. Although I am stepping back from my official duties, I will continue to advocate for affordable childcare and housing and economic opportunities” said Monahan.
Monahan has requested that her Artrageous Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting music, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high energy ride of inspiration, creativity, and engagement.
Our troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres throughout the evening. The result ~ A uniquely entertaining, Masterpiece show culminating in The SECT Women’s Network’s is hosting a Mini Golf Fun-draiser on Thursday, September 21, 2023. This fun evening for the whole family will be held at Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah, CT at 5:30 pm.
Join us for mini golf, dinner, ice cream, prizes and more! All proceeds of this event will go to the Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund benefits local women who are returning back to school at either Three Rivers Community College, UCONN Avery Point, or Eastern CT State University.
Corporate sponsorships Embrace a journey across continents, right in the heart of Norwich! Global City Norwich is elated to present the annual Multi-Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, from 1 PM to 6 PM. With a cornucopia of music, dance, art, and gourmet delights, Norwich promises a day of unparalleled revelry and togetherness.Journey Through Five Cultural Hotspots:Area 1 - Broadway St Garage: Set your spirits soaring with the melodic tunes of the Italian Band, swing to the Latin Essence Jazz Band, and let the
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will welcome Brittany Fisher to campus this September to develop her new play, Your Regularly Scheduled Programming. The script was originally selected for the 2022 National Playwrights Conference, and the O’Neill is thrilled to have this piece on its Waterford campus.
The play is described as follows: A family living in the Deep South struggles to come together in this bizarre and darkly funny exploration of identity, media, and the deep-rooted trauma that continues to
Artimus Pyle Band
& Soulshine
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The Artimus Pyle Band will perform with Soulshine at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $34-$59 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/the-artimus-pyle-band/.
More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd a tribute to the man that defined it. Artimus Pyle has said ” If it wasn’t for Ronnie, no one would know my name.”
Masters of Illusion
Believe the Impossibile
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Masters of Illusion will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $38-$68 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/masters-of-illusion/.
Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival to ‘Celebrate the Sea’ in New London
Mark Your Calendars: The largest maritime history festival in Connecticut is set for September 9 and 10
The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival will be celebrating the sea at the port of New London with a jam-packed schedule of boat tours, food, music, art vendors, a parade, a rum tasting, the burning of traitor Benedict Arnold and so much more!
The family-friendly gathering will be held Saturday, September 9 and Sunday,
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Coming This September!
Your Regularly Scheduled ProgrammingBy Brittay Fisher
Sad our summer season is coming to an end? You'll have another chance to experience the development of a new work this September when we welcome Brittany Fisher to campus to workshop her play, Your Regularly Scheduled Programming! Public readings will be presented in the Dina Merrill Theater on September 13 and 15th at 7pm. Make sure to get your tickets today!PURCHASE TICKETS
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A family living in the Deep South
Get out on the water and support your community and environment as we work together to promote a clean ocean! Catch a Curl is open to beginners through advanced youth surfers and will include a beach cleanup as part of the event. Kids can try surfing with the support of NESS Instructors or tune up their surfing skills before the competition!
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Ankle Biters: Riders under 10 (An adult can boost ankle biters into waves!)
Wahine: Beginner/intermediate girls ages 11-14
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Sun BrewFest Weekend to kick off on Friday, October 20th
Mohegan Sun’s 10th annual Sun BrewFest returns for a can’t-miss, two-day festival. The action gets started on Friday, October 20th with Mohegan Sun’s 2nd Annual Seltzer Social taking place on the revamped Sun Patio! Guests are advised to brace themselves for a bubble-filled event that will be sure to make their taste buds tingle! The Sun BrewFest main event kicks off in the afternoon on Saturday, October 21st at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will present the inaugural Maggie Jones Environmental Hero Award on September 22 at the organization’s annual Green-Tie Celebration.
Maggie Jones, director emeritus, will be honored as the first recipient of the award bearing her name. Jones served as director of DPNC for 27 years, during a time of significant growth and maturation for the organization.
One of the most significant of Jones’ many accomplishments at DPNC was working with the Trust for Public Land and other The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Direct From Sweden - The Music of ABBA will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25-$55 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/direct-from-sweden/.
“The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to THE CABARET & PERFORMANCE CONFERENCE BEGINS NEXT WEEK!Natalie Douglas performs at the 2022 Cabaret & Performance Conference. She will join Lennie Watts and Brian Nash for a show on Sunday, August 6. Click HERE for tickets.The Cabaret & Performance Conference kicks off next Wednesday, August 2nd, in the Dina Merrill Theater with the FREE Opening Variety Show! Then, over the next two weeks, O'Neill favorite performers, Broadway's biggest stars, and more will dazzle in 9 more exciting shows. Get your tickets Saturday - Sunday, July 29-30, 2023
International Sea Glass Festival - (included with Museum Admission) Come explore the creations of accredited sea glass artists who will be selling their creations and learn about the popular hobby of collecting sea and beach glass from experts. Do you have a unique piece of sea glass, washed-ashore bottle, toy, or pottery shard you’d like to show off? Enter the “Sea Glass Contest”!
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Celebrate Herman Melville’s Birthday with the Businesses interested in providing products or services to federal, state, and local government agencies are invited to attend the U.S. Department of Defense Northeast Regional Matchmaker Business Training and Resource Fair Aug. 9-10 at the Mystic Marriott.
This event is open to owners of businesses large and small across the Northeast and will provide information about requirements for a broad range of government contract work. Representatives from government agencies and prime contractors who award For 12 years, the Bring Your Mojo Golf Tournament has raised incredible funds in memory of Gary Saunders, a Waterford Country School founding family member. This highly sought after tournament is located at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road in Waterford, CT. Check in begins at 10:30am, box lunches provided at 11:00am with a shotgun start at 12:00 noon. A steak and lobster reception on the patio follows a great day of golf.
This year's tournament golf player foursomes are already SOLD OUT! Tickets on sale Friday, July 21st
CIRQUE DREAMS will be dazzling audiences during its 7-week, 70-city U.S. tour this holiday season. Audiences from coast-to-coast will be captivated by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premier family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION will convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.
Tickets are on sale Friday, July 17th at 10:00am for three unforgettable performances
Wireless Zone in New London is hosting their annual backpack giveaway on July 20th at 1pm until supplies last.
The block party atmosphere will feature the New London Police and Fire Department's cruisers and trucks on display and to explore. RI Jeep Wave club will be bringing custom jeeps to the party. Texas Road House that will have a table set up with a prize wheel for all to spin and win prizes including: free kids meals, free appetizers, peanuts, and kids toys. In addition to that we will have a The Infinite Possibilities Public Art Project launched the fundraising campaign for the installation of a 30-foot bronze sculpture on Shore Rock Island at Ocean Beach Park in New London. The sculpture, Infinity, is a 21-foot Neo-classical style cast bronze female figure that holds aloft a 10-foot infinity loop. The stainless steel loop will be illuminated at night and will be a beacon of light that can be seen from the mouth of the Thames River, Long Island Sound, and from the shore at Ocean Beach The Healthy PlanEat Local Food Tour Summer 2023 has begun! Shop from nearly 40 local sustainable farms and food artisans throughout Connecticut and earn stamps which can be redeemed for raffle tickets and a chance to win local prizes. Shop online at www.healthyplaneat.com to receive your Healthy PlanEat Local Food Tour Passport or receive one from our participating vendors. Basketball enthusiasts ages 10-17 can come learn from professional basketball coach Raphael Chillious and COMO Pro Skills Trainer TJ Faeth during a two-hour skill development clinic at the Stonington Community Center on Saturday, July 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. The clinic will include ball handling, shooting, decision making, and mentorship. Coach Chillious is the current Head Prep School Coach for South Kent Preparatory School which is consistently one of the top prep school teams in the country. Coach Chillious The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Eric D'Alessandro will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets range from $29-$49 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/eric-dalessandro/. Eric D’Alessandro, a charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor, a camera, and a knack for storytelling, has etched his name into the hearts of comedy lovers across the nation. His unique comedic style, infused with his Be sure to join the Southeastern CT Women's Network on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:30 am for our monthly luncheon for Installation of Officers and Board, and Presentation of Annual Awards at Filomena's, $20 for all registered, and $25 for walk-ins includes gratuity and tax.
Be with us as we install our Leadership Team for 2023-2024 and present our annual awards. This is always a fun luncheon and a great time to network!
* As of June 1, 2023, walk-ins to the luncheon will be charged $25 (for As Mohegan Sun rolls into the 26th year of Hot Summer Fun, experience all the scorching hot entertainment available for all kinds of concert and live entertainment aficionados. Mohegan Sun is the biggest producer of live casino entertainment events in the Northeast, with nearly 250 events across six venues over the entire 10 weeks of Hot Summer Fun. From live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena, The Lalas Burlesque Show in The Cabaret Theatre, and free performances in the Wolf Den, to Party on the Sun
June is finally here which means our summer concert season is just around the corner! Get ready to rock out in the park with our stellar lineup of 2023 bands. We have several bands making their Washington Park debut in 2023 while at the same time we are bringing back a number of our all-time favorites. First up is regional favorite Red Light on June 16th, followed by a different awesome band each Friday through the end of July.
All shows are at Washington Park in the City of Groton, starting at 6:30 pm. Open House -Wed. June 28th
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The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Lewis Black will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $55-$85 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/lewis-black/ Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world.
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Celebrate Dad by taking him to enjoy Father’s Day dining and retail specials at Mohegan Sun, offered on Sunday, June 18th. Popular restaurants like Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro, BALLO Italian Restaurant and more are inviting guests to bring Dad to Mohegan Sun for a special meal. Retail outlets such as Chocolux, Le Creuset and Sunglasses are all great options to purchase the perfect gift for Dad.
Guests who spend Father’s Day with Michael Jordan’s Steak House can start off with Beef Tartare STEPS is excited to announce our 2023 Annual Summer Leadership & Enrichment Program. Participants will experience trips, adventures, college tours and other fun activities. All girls ages 16-19 are welcome. Transportation and meals will be provided. FREE FOR STUDENTS - The first 10 to register and attend will receive a $20 gift card. Registration is required by July 3rd. Use this link https://stepsct.networkforgood.com/events/58026-2023-steps-summer-leadership-enrichment-program to get more
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The New London Big Band will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets range from $38-$49 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/nlbb-2023/.The New London Big Band performs recently discovered, unrecorded music of Harry James and his Orchestra, written for him by Thad Jones For this special performance, The New London Big Band will be joined by Wayne Bergeron and John
TOOL returns to the road this fall, expanding on their recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock and Louder Than Life) with a six-week, North American tour that includes a Friday, November 10th performance at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are $199.50, $149.50 and $99.50 and go on sale Friday, June 9th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Ticketswill also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, June 10th, subject to availability. Since the 2019 release of the TOOL’s United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is teaming up with the Connecticut Sun to host a United Way Night on Thursday, June 8 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun will take on the Las Vegas Aces, the reigning WNBA champions. United Way will receive $5 for every ticket sold to benefit the organization’s vital network of health and human service programs and initiatives.
The June 8 game is A Night of Distinction when excellence in sports will be celebrated with special appearances from Olympic Medalists and New (List of graduates and their towns included at end of release)
On Tuesday, May 23, Three Rivers Community College held its sixty-first Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Hundreds of friends and family gathered to watch their loved ones take the final step in becoming nurses, a select few in the same room and others in nearby classrooms where the ceremony was broadcast live. During the ceremony, 45 nursing students of the Class of Spring 2023 received their nursing pin, marking the completion of their nursing
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Brian Regan will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.. Tickets range from $38-$65 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/brian-regan/.Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.”
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Hope in Focus, a nonprofit dedicated to finding treatments and cures for blindness caused by rare inherited retinal diseases, will host a fundraising event called A Rare Opportunity on June 4, 2023, at United Theatre in Westerly. Included will be a viewing of the award-winning film A Shot in the Dark, followed by talkback and questions with blind athlete Anthony Ferraro.
“A Rare Opportunity is an event we conceived in 2019. We wanted to create an event that allowed us to not only raise critically “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” aptly describes the newest public art coming to downtown Norwich this month. Entitled “Breakthrough” by muralist and internationally trained art educator, Faith Satterfield, the large and colorful work reflects the journey from the darkness of domestic violence and a worldwide pandemic to the hope and light of recovery, healing, and the joy of life. The last piece in the “White Light” series, “Breakthrough” takes the viewer from the darkness and
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Ben Folds will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the What Matters Most tour. Tickets range from $55-$85 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/ben-folds/. Folds’ masterful new collection, What Matters Most, isn’t so much a statement as it is an offering, an open hand reaching out to all those wounded and bewildered by a world that seems to make less and less sense every Mohegan Sun is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a fun-filled weekend of Pride. Festivities start Saturday, June 24th with an all-ages event, Pride on the Sun Patio. Then, Cocktails & Queens delivers the ultimate drag show in The Cabaret Theatre. Guests can keep the party going on Saturday with Avalon Nightclub’s PRIDE @ Night. Pride Weekend wraps up on Sunday, June 25th with the You Better Work: Diva Brunch at novelle, a special E.R. Fightmaster meet & greet, and a Pride-themed Connecticut Sun Attention High School Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen:
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More than ever, teachers need an outlet to find kick back and laugh at the
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 4, 2023) – Summertime at Mohegan Sun is in full effect on the Sun Patio. The former Summer Entrance has been transformed into a 2,100 square-foot outdoor event space that is perfect for sunny days and warm summer nights. The star of the show is the elevated, 50 square-foot Sun Patio Bar, complete with six hi-definition screens (including two menu boards) and a full bar including six bartender stations. Regular hours for the Sun Patio Bar are Fridays from 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturdays The Arc Eastern Connecticut is hosting the 35th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 21st at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam. Individuals and foursomes are welcome. Scramble format. 8AM check-in; 9AM tee time. Great food, raffle, and prizes for top finishers. All proceeds support programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eastern CT. This year’s theme (for best-dressed contest): “Welcome, Summer!” For more information and to Make Music Day Southeastern CT - Information and Registration
For musicians, bands, music instructors and venues to find information to participate in the 6th annual Make Music Southeastern CT on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Register Now!
Music-makers who would like to share their music with the local community should register to find a place to perform or be added to the performance schedule.
Locations interested in hosting free, live performances and musical activities that day should register with The 37th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut will take place across the state on Wednesday, May 31st, Thursday, June 1st and Friday, June 2nd. During the Torch Run, law enforcement officers will run through their towns and cities carrying the Special Olympics Torch, with its “Flame of Hope”, and pass it along to neighboring officers at each town line. The Torch Run aims to promote awareness and understanding of Special Olympics, raise funds to support its athletes of all The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to present a special exhibition that explores the work of one of New London’s best-known artists, Barkley L. Hendricks (1945—2017). The exhibition, Barkley L. Henricks in New London, opens Friday, May 26 and presents the work of the internationally celebrated Hendricks, who is best known for his expressive, large-scale portraits, many from the 1970s, which present a powerful vision of modern Black identity. Inspired by Old Master portraits and the desire for racial
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that The Magic School Bus will be performed at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. as part of the Dominion Energy SchoolTime Performance Series, sponsored by Dominion Energy. Tickets range from $10-$12 and are available by calling the box office at 860-444-7373 x1.When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is pleased to announce its 2023 summer season, which is made up of more than 30 public events. Public performances will include work by artists selected for the National Puppetry Conference, the National Playwrights Conference, the National Music Theater Conference, and the Cabaret & Performance Conference.
The season will begin with the National Puppetry Conference, which will welcome puppeteers from around the world. Patrons are invited to learn more about puppetry Bank to host two free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events this Spring
GROTON, Conn. –Chelsea Groton Bank is providing FREE secure document shredding services this spring, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft.
“The number of people who are victimized because sensitive data is stolen continues to rise,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience & Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “Although criminals are increasingly using cyber-attacks to gain access to personal The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that LeAnn Rimes will perform with opener Braiden Sunshine at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the story…so far tour. Tickets range from $39-$85 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/leann-rimes/.
LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter. She has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2023) – Today, the Jonas Brothers announce their most ambitious outing yet, a massive 35-date stadium and arena run – THE TOUR – where the band will perform five albums every night. The momentum comes off the incredible response and fan demand from their highly successful sold-out Broadway engagement and their two-date Yankee Stadium sell-out, kicking off the tour in August. THE TOUR stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, August 17th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $169.50, $149.50, Embark on a Day-Sail or Sunset Cruise on the last commercial sailing ship left in Mystic.
Day-Sails or Sunset Cruises in protected watersPublic sail tickets for you and your familyPrivate Charters of the whole ship for an eventSailing daily May through mid-OctoberGet your tickets now, and enjoy the experience begnning on May 5th!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and Mohegan Sun will be putting on a brunch like no other. Also, popular restaurants like BALLO Italian Restaurant, SolToro, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and more are inviting guests to gather around the table for a special meal. Mother’s Day Brunch and all dining specials are offered on Sunday, May 14th unless otherwise specified.Mohegan Sun’s Mother Day Brunch will be offering two types of brunch options to celebrate Mom this year.
The first option is The Mitchell College marks its 79th Commencement Exercises on Sat., May 13, with Attorney General William Tong delivering the keynote address to the Class of 2023. The ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. on the Mitchell College Green.
William Tong is the 25th attorney general to serve Connecticut, taking office in 2019, and now serving his second term. He was the first Asian American elected to statewide office in Connecticut, and the first Chinese American to be elected Attorney General nationwide. He served Be sure to join the SECT Women’s Network Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at 11:30 am for our Monthly Luncheon at Filomena's, $20 for members, $20 for non-members, includes gratuity and tax. Register online or pay at the door.
In this session, Karen Etchells will provide pointers for achieving greater levels of engagement with followers on social media platforms and how to measure, expand upon, and follow up on that momentum.
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Join us on April 15th, from 10 - 2 at the Submarine Force Museum.
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Meet our friends at the CT Audubon Society, Fleet and Family, Niantic Children's Museum, the Avery House, and more!
1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton CT 1-800-343-0079 In Honoring of the Month of the Military Child Open to the Public FreshConnections, a Groton based women's networking group, is pleased to announce the 2023 Women in Business Forum: Exploring Your Path to Success, May 3, 2023 at the Mystic Hilton, 6 Coogan Blvd, Mystic CT 06355 from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Featuring a full day of education, how-to's, tips, tricks, and techniques, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast while they listen to Keynote speaker, Millie Devine's, Reaching Your Personal Business Goals: Unlocking the Keys to Empowerment & Unmasking the The Auxillary of L + M Hospital Fundraising Luncheon 'Celebrating Nurses'
Saturday, April 22
12 pm - 4pm
The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Main St, Norwich
Chief Lynn Malerba, Mohegan Tribe, United States Treasurer
Tickets $113.89/per person (including the online fee)
Our April Fundraising Luncheon is now open for registrationClick here to register. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are limited!
Always Home’s HEART TO HEART Gala, honoring long-time supporters Betty and Bill Smith, is Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. The Gala is the nonprofit social service agency’s primary fundraiser for the year and benefits Always Home’s mission, Preventing Family Homelessness. This year the organization is proud to commemorate 25 years of community service.
“Since our founding in 1998, Always Home has grown from a small grassroots effort to an agency serving upwards of 300 families a Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT, Golf Tournament, June 5, 2023, 11:00AM-8:00PM, Fox Hopyard Golf Course. Support CFA by playing a round of 18 holes at this private golf course. Includes lunch and dinner. To register go to www.childandfamilyagency.org/events.
Foxwoods Resort Casino is proud to announce its partnership with Cassandra Cole, a trailblazing women's race car driver, in celebration of Women's History Month. Foxwoods will be the primary sponsor of Cole's upcoming race on April 2 at Thompson Motor Speedway located in Thompson, Connecticut, and throughout the season at Stafford Motor Speedway located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. At both race tracks, Cassandra will be racing in a Spafco house car prepared by Ken Barry located out of Preston,
New London’s “The Great Sperm Whales” mural is one of 100 in the world and the only one in Connecticut
Thirty years after painting a mural at the corner of Eugene O’Neill Drive and State Street, marine life artist and conservationist Wyland will return to New London to restore it. Wyland, called a "Marine Michelangelo" by USA Today, will be here Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2 to repaint the 175-foot-long by 35-foot-high mural. The mural, which depicts sperm whales and dolphins, has deteriorated
Chambers of Commerce partner to present Groton-Stonington updateThe Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce to jointly host “State of Groton & Stonington” on April 28STONINGTON, Conn., March 28, 2023 – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will partner to host the “State of Groton & Stonington” presentation and forum on Friday, April 28 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Boulevard.
The SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS AT OUR ANNUAL BRIDAL SHOW!
Sunday, April 30 from 11AM – 2PM.
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• List of Registered Brides & Grooms For More Information: BridalShowAtNorwichInn.com The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) supplements the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies (non-disaster-related). EFSP funds are used to supplement feeding, sheltering, rent/mortgage or utility assistance efforts for programs already in existence. Funding is made available by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and administered locally by United Way of Southeastern Easter is right around the corner, and popular Mohegan Sun restaurants like BALLO Italian Restaurant, SolToro, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and more are inviting guests to gather around the table for a festive meal. The Shops at Mohegan Sun are also celebrating with a variety of exciting retail deals. All dining and retail specials are valid on Sunday, April 9th unless otherwise specified.Dinner at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with the choice of pan-seared branzino, lemon burro bianco and charred The reigning Country Music Award’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” and “New Artist of The Year” and ACM’s “New Female Artist of the Year” Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry and will make her Mohegan Sun Arena headlining debut this summer.
Wilson last performed at Mohegan Sun Arena as an opener for Luke Combs in late 2022. Lainey Wilson headlines Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Friday, July 28th.
Tickets are $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50, and go on sale Friday, March 24th at 10:00am In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth. By using cutting-edge technology and custom methods, artist Bob Sober created Small Wonders: Insects in Focus, an exhibition of breathtaking beauty that allows viewers to see this hidden world like they’ve never seen it before. Small Wonders aims to inspire, in an artistic way, our natural curiosity to understand the form, function, and Saturday, May 6, 2023 8:00-11:00AM, Wadawanuck Square, Stonington Borough, our first Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk. Support Child and Family Agency as an individual or by forming a team to participate in this event. Check-in begins at 8:00 and the run/walk starts at 9:00. This will be a timed event. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in three categories, female, male and under 18. Following the run/walk we will move over to Breakwater Restaurant to enjoy food/drink on their deck overlooking the Three Rivers Community College newest gallery, the Diversity 365 Gallery, will host Exhibition #3 now through April 17, 2023. The show features two-dimensional work from five Connecticut artists. All work explores themes of diversity, equity and inclusion. This show is the third in the series of Diversity 365 exhibitions and is the result of an invitation to all artists who either live or work in Connecticut. The Diversity 365 exhibitions have provided the Donald E. Welter Library at Three Rivers with a
AMA Dance Theatre (ADT) announces their professional company's inaugural production of Marius Petipa’s classical ballet adaptation of "Sleeping Beauty" on stage at the Garde Arts Center Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$90 and are on sale to the public at https://gardearts.org/events/sleeping-beauty/.
Just as in the fairy tale, in the classical ballet adaptation, audiences will experience a timeless tale of enchantment and love, only now it is expressed Tue, Mar 14, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDTOnline eventLet's talk about leading diverse teams of talent! Join host Terrika Foster-Brasby, Sun President Jen Rizzotti, Anthem BCBS of CT President Lou Gianquinto, and Assistant GM Morgan Tuck as they discuss topics that should be part of every organization's strategic plan: • The Sun DE&I Gameplan – Providing Access • Team-building / Conflict Resolution • Equity in Professional Sports & Corporate Board rooms • Career Advice for Young Talent4 SpeakersJennifer Rizzotti,
Chelsea Groton Bank, named a Top Workplace in CT since 2016, is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking on Thursday, April 6th from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s New London Branch, One Montauk Avenue, New London, CT.
Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for entry-level through management branch positions, sales positions, internships, and more. Full-time,
NBCUniversal and the Women’s Business Development Council will host a Supplier Diversity Business Connections webinar on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2:00-3:00 PM EST. Connecticut businesses interested in learning how to become a certified diverse-owned business and work with NBCUniversal are invited to join the information session by registering here.
Businesses will hear from leaders at Comcast NBCUniversal and the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council on the importance of
You are invited to attend the 2023 Connecticut Offshore Wind: Meet the Buyer Forum
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 8:30am – 12:00pm
Location: District 470 James Street New Haven, CT 06513
REGISTER HERE
MEET WITH REVOLUTION WIND SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVES
Please join AdvanceCT, Ørsted, Eversource, and Connecticut OSW partners for a half-day Meet the Buyers Forum focused on Operations & Maintenance, connecting Connecticut companies that provide products and services to the Offshore Wind industry with Revolution Please note, in person attendance is currently SOLD OUT. Please click link below to attend virtually with Zoom webinar registration. Join us for an invigorating moderated roundtable discussion. This interdisciplinary conversation will highlight Black Excellence at sea and will include historical and contemporary Black maritime narratives. Through thevoices of contemporary scholars and community members, the conversation will present a broad narrative of Black maritime experiences and perspectives and will A Lenard Chamber Music Event
Thu, Mar 2, 7:30 pm
One of Germany’s preeminent chamber ensembles, The Phaeton Piano Trio, will perform a program of selected trios for piano, cello and violin by composers Haydn, Schumann, and Beethoven on Thursday evening, March 2nd, at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. The Trio unites violinist Friedemann Eichhorn, cellist Peter Hörr, and pianist Florian Uhlig – three German artists (and friends) who, as soloists, have individually toured the most The Lyme Art Association is proud to announce its new Weekend Matinee Series, a lineup of art-focused events that offer opportunities for members of the community to engage with artists and learn about the creative process.
On Saturday, March 11 from 2 - 4 PM. figurative painter Mike Laiuppa will give a demonstration on painting ballet slippers. With expressive strokes and a keen attention to detail, Laiuppa's work showcases the power of painting to tell a story. Next, on March 25 from 2 - 4 PM, Diane
SCORE Eastern CT to Host Free Webinar On "The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” Sponsored by: CorePlus Federal Credit Union
DATE: Thursday, March 9, 2023
TIME: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW
After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar. SCORE Eastern CT (https://www.score.org/easternct), Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business Be sure to join the SECT Women’s Network Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:30 am for our Monthly Luncheon at Filomena's, $20 for members, $20 for non-members, includes gratuity and tax. Register online or pay at the door.
People want to stay in their homes as they age, and need ways to do it safely, comfortably, and affordably. Denise Nott, of Nutmeg Building and Remodeling will share her expertise as an aging in place construction specialist. Her knowledge will help our members, and those of us Through beautiful and thought-provoking photographs, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s newest exhibition, Where Children Sleep: Photographs by James Mollison, documents the lives of children and their sleeping spaces all around the world. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 11 and is on view through Apr. 30, 2023.
Mollison’s studio-style portraits of children are accompanied by detailed studies of their “bedrooms,” ranging from large, decorated rooms to the barest spaces set aside for sleep. The photographs and A Sailor from Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) was recently recognized as January’s Service Person of the Month (SPOM) by the Niantic Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (Chamber).
Sonar Technician Submarines First Class Dakota L. Spahr, from Punta Gorda, Florida, who currently resides in New London, Connecticut, received the award during a dinner meeting of the Niantic Lions Club, February 1, at Flanders’s Fish Market restaurant.
The award is sponsored by the Chamber and
Great White, Stryper, and Steven Adler of Guns ‘N Roses come together for a night of Hard Rock at Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Saturday, March 25th. Tickets are $79.50, $29.50, and $19.50, and go on sale Friday, February 10th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 11th, subject to availability.
Steven Adler, best known as the founding drummer of Guns N’ Roses, one of the most influential groundbreaking Hard Rock bands The wildly popular ‘Ice in the Village’ event will be taking place once again at Olde Mistick Village from Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th. The village will transform into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures on display throughout, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and will also be extending its hours on Friday and Saturday until 8:00 p.m.
This year has special meaning as it marks Olde Mistick Village’s 50th anniversary!
“Families are looking for opportunities to get out and enjoy My Dearest Darling: Letters Of Love In Wartime By Lisa Franco
Author Talk and Book Signing at the Submarine Force Museum
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
1 Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT
My Dearest Darling: Letters Of Love In Wartime By Lisa Franco
U.S. naval officer and submariner Donald Storey was not just fighting for
his country in World War II—he was fighting to come home to his love,
Margery.
When journalist Lisa Franco stumbled upon the couple's lost love letters
in a Cape The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has added a number of artworks to its permanent exhibition, Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London, which has been attracting enthusiastic visitors since October 2018. The new objects include a large Laburnum Library Lamp by Tiffany, circa 1905, a Tiffany & Co. Egyptian Revival Scarab bib necklace and earring set, and a massive Tiffany-designed carved walnut and leather armchair.
Museum staff periodically refresh the popular exhibition gallery, which is dedicated to the life and RSVP here
Feb 16
Don't miss a special screening of TV One's newest dating series, "Asking for a Friend".
The Amistad Center for Art & Culture at the Wadsworth Atheneum 600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103
Join us for TV One's celebration of "The Power of Love" during Black History Month.
In partnership with Comcast, NBC CT and The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, we bring you a special screening of TV One's new dating series "Asking For A Friend" .
Enjoy food and drink, raffle prizes and the fellowship
After nearly 40 years performing, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will shine on again as they return with a new tour for 2023. The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Saturday, September 23rd. Tickets are $59.50, $39.50, and $29.50 and go on sale Friday, February 3rd at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 4th, subject to availability.
The Dark Side of the Moon Tour will celebrate the
Graniteville Dental Solutions Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Graniteville Dental Solutions officially opened its doors to the public on January 17, 2023, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and members of the community. The ceremony was kicked off by the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Tony Sheridan.
State Representative Kathleen McCarty presented an Official State Citation honoring Graniteville Dental Solutions on the opening of their new practice. Rob Special Olympics Connecticut is pleased to announce dates for its upcoming Penguin Plunge events and invites all to register for the Shoreline Penguin Plunge at www.soct.org/plunge. Participants in the Plunge will jump into the chilly waters of a lake or Long Island Sound to support the organization's year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes around the state and help create communities that accept and include people of all abilities. To find out more, visit soct.org, email
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now seeking 15- to 18-year-old vocalists for its 2023 Cabaret Junior Fellows cohort. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:59pm PST.
The Junior Fellows program is a part of the O’Neill’s annual Cabaret & Performance Conference, which brings leading Cabaret artists to perform at the organization’s seaside campus in Waterford, CT and provides development opportunities for up-and-coming artists. Led by program director Brad Simmons, Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Fairview's Art of Chocolate!
Fairview's Art of Chocolate is back for it's 9th year! What better way to get into the Valentine's Day spirit than with a box of delicious chocolate creations from local vendors?
Featuring the Culinary Talents of:
Black Dahlia Baking Company • Brickview Restaurant at NFA • Carlo's Bakery • Fairview Filomena's • Gourmet Galley Catering • Grille 92 • Hauser Chocolatier
Mystic Sweet Shoppe • Nana's Byrek • The Arc Eastern Connecticut • Thyme for Concert scheduled near one-year anniversary of the war on Ukraine
Under the baton of Maestro Theodore Kuchar, the esteemed Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn Storrs campus on Monday evening, February 13th. The concert will be held just shy of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
When the war in Ukraine began in February 2022, Jorgensen Director Rodney Rock heard stories about artists who were impacted by Praised as “technically brilliant” by The Boston Globe and ranked “among America’s best” by The New York Times, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, BalletX will take the main stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday evening, February 2 to perform highlights from the company’s innovative, critically acclaimed repertory.
BalletX commissions choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want” The annual Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun is back in early 2023 for another incredible five-day event beginning Sunday, January 22nd and lasting through Thursday, January 26th! Foodies can expect delicious and exclusive dining offerings across an array of fine fine-dining restaurants, lounges, and casual hotspots at Mohegan Sun! Highlights will include a hearty Beef Cheek Pappardelle at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, succulent Birria Tacos at SolToro, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo at Todd English’s Tuscany. The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces nearly $300,000 in 2022 grant awards from its four Women & Girls Funds. The goal of the grants is to invest in women and girls across the 42-town region by supporting programs that focus on economic security, education and workforce development, health and wellbeing, leadership and advocacy.
Northeast Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $22,000 to nine nonprofitsNorwich Area Women & Girls Fund awarded $23,000 to three nonprofitsSoutheast Area Women &
Discover what Electric Boat has to offer in this
3 week-long program!
March 6th to 22nd
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Explore a different trade each night:
Electrical · Electrical Shipyard Testing (STO)· Pipefitting·
Mechanical Shipyard Testing (STO)· Inspection· Operations Supervisor
See if Electric Boat is the career move for you!
Training location schedule for:
All classes will be conducted by the Community College of Rhode Island at
the OPC’s Westerly Education Center, 23 The 14th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Eastern Connecticut’s seniors
Bozrah, Conn. (November 29, 2022) – Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 17, 2022, through January 3, 2023, Subaru of America will The community is invited to “Exhibition 2,” a selection of works by artists from Connecticut’s community colleges exploring themes of diversity, equity and inclusion in Three Rivers Community College’s new Diversity 365 Gallery through Dec. 12. A closing reception will be held Dec. 13 from 6-8 p.m. to meet the artists. The exhibition features two-dimensional works in a variety of media by staff and a student from Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Naugatuck Valley, Three Rivers and Tunxis Community
Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SeCTer) in partnership with Revolution Wind, DECD, and AdvanceCT are excited to announce Connecticut's first-ever Foundation 2 Blade offshore wind industry training. Foundation 2 Blade - OSW Training (offshorewindus.org) is an educational workshop designed for businesses to understand market opportunities, wind industry ecosystem, and potential business alignment. The workshop is offered by Business Network for Offshore Wind and is a comprehensive training that This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.First off, in honor of the ongoing “Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass” exhibit, the ECSO string trio will be performing at the Mystic Seaport Museum Meeting House on December 8th. Bask in the warm glow of luminary lanterns while enjoying a concert of Italian-inspired music. Tickets include access to the Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass exhibit until 5:00 pm. The hour-long Below are our December blood drives.
Dec 1-Dec 15 donors will receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card through email.Dec 16-Jan 2 donors will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt.
December Blood Drives:
Friday December 2, 2022Waterford Town HallWaterford, CT12:30-6
Wednesday, Dec 7Mystic, CtMystic Hilton1-6
Thursday, 12/15First Congregational ChurchOld Lyme, Ct1-6
Friday, 12/16Utopia PlazaWaterford, CT11-4
Tuesday 12/20Niantic Community ChurchNiantic, CT12:45-6
Wednesday, 12/21Groton Municipal As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources.
You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the healthcare agencies. Please note that due to the holidays, some of the regularly scheduled deployment dates have changed:
STONINGTON
Wednesday, December 7 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Stonington High School • 176 South Broad When Kenny Chesney wrapped his 2022 Here and Now Tour – playing to more than 1.3 million people and breaking personal records in many of the 21 NFL stadiums he played – the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar knew he wanted to create a touring experience to make 2023 every bit as special. Chesney returns to the cities that were a major part of establishing what has become the soundtrack of coming of age in the 21st century with his I Go Back Tour. Chesney returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Rock'N Around the Christmas Tree!
Celebrate with us as we get ready for the holidays with our first ever Tree Lighting Ceremony!
DECEMBER 7, 2022 6-8PM Tree goes bright at 8pm
Ledyard High School Carolers celebrate their 50th season! Fitch High drama students will be our elves on duty!
Kids eat free with adult entree, Door prizes, craft for the littles and what would a holiday kickoff be with out Santa!!
He will be taking photos with the kiddos provided by E2K Photography and he's even accepting early The Cultural Coalition hosts its third biennial arts and cultural conference, THRIVE! 2022, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. More than 20 guest speakers & panelists will be featured. Tickets to THRIVE! 2022 are available now and a new “Pay What You Can Afford” option is available for single tickets and for organizations/businesses that would like to send more than one representative. (Ticket sales close November 29.)
The Mashantucket
Say goodbye to 2022 with four action packed days of exclusive nightlife, live entertainment, and more beginning Wednesday, December 28th
Take your New Year 2023 celebration to the next level during Mohegan Sun’s exciting Endless Midnight celebration where four-days of action-packed parties, giveaways, and entertainment take center-stage. Mohegan Sun Arena brings three nights of Cirque Dreams Celebration, The Wolf Den plays host to can’t miss tribute bands, nightlife hotspots like novelle and Avalon Registration for the 2022 Tommy Toy Fund distribution is open to families wishing to sign up.
The Tommy Toy Fund, in partnership with United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, serves families in need in Eastern Connecticut. The program helps children in the New London and Windham County areas who would otherwise receive few or no holiday gifts without this assistance.
?There are two distribution locations where families can pick up toys can in New London and Norwich. Families must pre-register through
Under the baton of conductor Keith Lockhart, The Boston Pops on Tour will once again take the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, December 3rd, for their annual Holiday Pops concert, a joyous night of holiday music guaranteed to delight concertgoers of all ages. Unwrap the magic of the holiday season with “America’s orchestra,” the most recorded and arguably the most beloved orchestra in the country. Perfect for music lovers of all ages, treat yourself to this Soroptimist CT Shoreline and Theodora Africa bring you a free online presentation titled “From Sex Worker to Empowered Entrepreneur”. Join us Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 6:00 pm and meet Mary, a resident of Ghana and a former sex worker. Mary will tell us about her journey into sex work and how Theodora Africa has forever changed her life and the lives of other young women. The Theodora Project is a system linking outsourced business opportunities in developed countries with the recruitment, training, Help us restore the vibrant ecosystem of Alewife Cove by joining us for our Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 12th
Saturday, November 12, 2022 - 7:00PM
Ocean Beach Park - New London, CT
Food • Music • Dancing • Auctions • Raffles • Beautiful Ocean Beach Views • Cash Bar • Summer Breezes • Reminiscing • Friends, Family and Fun, Fun, Fun!
Tickets are $25 online or at the door. Get tickets HERE
If you cannot attend but would still like to help restore Alewife Looking for a new career? Training from Three Rivers Community College will have you in a new career in months, not years! The following non-credit programs start in January and conclude in April.
Allied Health
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Central Sterile Processing
Certified Nurse Aide
Dementia Care
EKG Technician with AHA BLS Certification
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Veterinary Assistant
Mental Health First Aid
Introduction to Medical CT State Small Business Seminars
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For On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Amy Stockburger, a Marine Science Educator at Project Oceanology in Groton, CT visited the non-profit senior living community, Fairview, also located in Groton, CT. Amy led Independent Living residents through a program about living organisms from Long Island Sound. Residents got up close and personal with a variety of organisms such as crabs and lobsters. They made predictions and observations about how the animals move, eat, and survive in our local waters. Amy presented on The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of November.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional health-related information, referrals, and resources.
You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the healthcare agencies. Please note that due to the holidays, some of
Better Together CT Inc. Farm & Sanctuary is pleased to announce that we will begin hosting our “Stone Soup” Farm to Table Dinners next month.
These dinners will be held in November, April & July each year.
The story of Stone Soup originated in Europe and there have been many versions that have evolved over the years.
Basically the stone and water were used as the base. The people that gathered together around the kettle each contributed something to the soup while it was simmering… a little spice, a The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announces the organization’s Annual Benefit to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 5-7 PM, at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT. This year’s Benefit theme is “through students’ eyes” and will be filled with NESS student stories and the impact donors have on their lives. Funds raised at the Benefit are used to provide scholarships to keep NESS inclusive and accessible.
NESS, a nationally recognized, accredited nonprofit education organization, Music Matters: Brahms & Dvořák for Two
Saturday, November 12 at 5pm
Julia Bady & Andrew King
piano four-hands & two pianos
1886 Chickering concert grand
& 1930 Mason & Hamlin parlor grand
Brahms & Dvořák for Two
Johannes Brahms Liebesliederwalzer, Op. 52 (two pianos)
Antonín Dvořák Legends, Op. 59 (piano four-hands)
Brahms Var. on Haydn's St. Anthony Chorale, Op. 56b
The great Romantic composers published reams of scores for piano duo and piano duet. 19th-century pianists rushed to the music Praised as “unfailingly original” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan (The Lion King) will bring his internationally acclaimed dance troupe Garth Fagan Dance onto the main stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, November 12, for a night of vibrant, masterfully choreographed American contemporary dance with a delightful blend of classic and new pieces.
Now celebrating its 52nd season, Fagan’s renowned high-energy ensemble continues The Garde Arts Center, together with Bank Square Books of Mystic and Title IX: A Bookstore of New London, are pleased to announce an author talk with Timothy Bella about his new book, Barkley: A Biography. The event will feature Timothy in conversation with Garde resident author Jeff Benedict on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Garde’s Oasis Room, at 325 State Street, New London. The event is free and open to the public (limited seats available). Free tickets are available at The Garde Arts Center announced today that the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Trouble Is… 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets range from $45-$99 and are available at https://gardearts.org/events/kenny-wayne-shepherd-band/
Twenty-five years into his recording career, Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n’ roll. Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR! Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success! Thursday, November 17 / 2:00-3:30 pm EST
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The first Annual Apple Fest will be held this weekend at Olde Mistick Village, featuring apples in all their glory, as the region ushers in fall.
“Fall is a magical time, it's the evening out of our warm summer days into the frosty grip of winter. That transition has a feel to it that reminds us of the ever-present change of life and slows us down as we slip into winter,” said Eric Meyer, the Tickets to the four-day event, headlined by the Grand Tasting, are on-sale now through Ticketmaster and Mohegan Sun’s Box Office
Mark your calendars for Sun Wine & Food Fest 2023 at Mohegan Sun! Fans of fine wine and food can indulge their appetites for both during the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) beginning Thursday, January 26th and lasting through Sunday, January 29th. Sun Wine & Food Fest is one of the largest and most popular wine festivals in the Northeast, treating guests to a vast Two of Connecticut’s major non-profit arts organizations, the Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals, are collaborating to present a free regional event based on the Warner Bros. movie Christmas in Connecticut on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center in downtown New London. This one-night-only event includes a screening of the popular holiday film and a lively presentation by Goodspeed’s team which is launching a new musical based on the film.
The classic movie will be shown on Reignite your passion for teaching alternative students in a 3-hour virtual workshop on Oct. 22 with New England Science & Sailing Foundation and NOAA!
The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is hosting a free, virtual Experiential Learning in Alternative Education Workshop on Saturday, October 22, from 9AM-12PM. This virtual workshop and access to the NESS B-WET Tacklebox, is free to educational professionals, thanks to grant funding provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Dinner in the Dark is Back!
Hope in Focus culinary adventure funds research to support the diagnosis and treatments of rare inherited retinal disease
Dinner in the Dark is the major annual fundraiser for Hope in Focus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Ledyard-based organization dedicated to providing information and support to individuals and families affected by Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare inherited retinal disease that causes blindness. Our organization also raises funds to provide free access to Do you wish you knew more about Reels (the fastest-growing social media trend)?
Join us for a night to learn and create.
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- New IG followers
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And a, "Get to Know Me Reel", nothing builds your know, like & trust factor quicker For more information Pamela Feltus Director of Advancement (860) 536-7601 x 209 September 26, Mystic, CT—Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is pleased to present 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge. The final exhibition of the MMoA Year of Narrative Art, the exhibition will run from October 7 through December 18.
In celebration of the centennial of downtown Mystic’s iconic bridge, the exhibition 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge focuses on the historic importance of these
Mohegan Sun and the community will come together on Friday, November 11th for a day that both honors and provides invaluable resources to veterans and active-duty military members.Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun will host a job fair, veteran service organizations and other resources. Veterans and active-duty military members can pre-register for this year’s event through the website. Pre-registration for Save-A-Suit is also available for veterans and active-duty military.
Save-A-Suit has been a partner of Vets The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of October.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources.
You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies:
STONINGTON
Wednesday, October 5 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Stonington High ARTREACH'S MUSIC HEALS COFFEEHOUSERETURNS WITH AN ALL-BEATLES PROGRAM ON SEPTEMBER 30th AND OCTOBER 1st
LIVE, IN PERSON PERFORMANCE FEATURES ARTREACH MEMBERS
(Norwich, CT - September 13, 2022). Artreach, Inc. will return to live performance with its popular Music Heals Coffeehouse on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 7:30 pm. The performance, along with the "Here Comes the Sun" art show and sale, will take place at Chestnut Street Playhouse located at 24 Chestnut Street, Norwich, CT. Higher Edge is holding its annual golf tournament on Monday, October 17 at Great Neck Country Club.Player cost is $125, which includes golf cart; dinner and gifts.Raffle prizes will also be available.Of course; there is the opportunity to sponsor the event or donate a raffle item. If interested in either; please contact Katie Hallisey, Executive Director, at katie@higheredge.orgAll proceeds raised will directly impact student programming. On-Site Job Fair
Immediate interviews | Site Tours | Sign-On Bonuses
Positions include: Assembly Technicians. Machinists, Welders, and more.
The job Fair is located at 1 Extrusion Drive
Pawcatuck, Ct on Saturday, September 24, 2022 9am-12pm Chelsea Groton Bank is providing FREE secure document shredding services this fall, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft.
“The number of people who are victimized because sensitive data is stolen continues to rise,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience & Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “Although criminals are increasingly using cyber-attacks to gain access to personal information online, we encourage everyone to properly dispose of hard copy documents that can 2022 Spirit of Pink Charity Mixer
October 13th, 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.Great Neck Country Clubhttps://www.easternctrealtors.com/members-area/member-resources/2022-spirit-of-pink/
The annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race, sponsored by the Arc Eastern Connecticut, celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. Held on Sunday October 2 at Camp Harkness in Waterford, the race offers prizes to top finishers as well as a family fun run/walk/roll. All proceeds benefit programs that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eastern Connecticut. A virtual option is also available this year for those who can’t make it the day of the race.
“We owe much of the
Sound Community Services, Inc. will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 21 Montauk Ave., New London for its newest young adult residential program, Jason Hyatt Center. The ribbon cutting will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm with a light lunch served from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Sound Community Services has a rich history of providing Southeastern Connecticut with outstanding mental health and substance abuse supports through their outpatient clinic, Choose Lights Instead of Frights:
A Celebration of Halloween with Dinosaurs & Mythical Creatures
The Dinosaur Place to Host 4th Annual Pumpkin Passage on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from September 30 - October 29 beginning at 5 PM
MONTVILLE, CT — The Dinosaur Place in Montville, CT, once again opens their gates for all things magical & mystical — get ready for the annual Halloween event named the Pumpkin Passage!
Only 20 minutes from Mystic, toddler-friendly trail of lights and fun family activities
New London Attorney Bruce Chamberlain will have achieved a longtime dream with the grand opening of Whale Tail Driftwood furniture shop in Niantic on Saturday September 24, 2022. Over the course of his life as a recreational boater and Connecticut shoreline resident, Bruce has collected hundreds of aesthetically shaped pieces of driftwood that caught his eye. Although most recreational boaters would consider driftwood to be a hazard to navigation Bruce has come to admire the water and sun weathered wood Mystic Aquarium’s Milne Center
The Gosner Room at 55 Coogan Blvd,
Mystic, CT 06355
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Join us to learn about how offshore wind will deliver clean energy in the Northeast!RSVP Here
Equinor, developer of the Beacon Wind 1 project, will be holding a public meeting where community members can meet experts from our team to discuss plans for delivering offshore wind clean energy to communities in the Northeast.
Beacon Wind is planned for an area Submarine Force Library and Museum Association
presents the 2nd Annual
DEEP DIVE Golf Tournament
Lake of Isles, FOXWOODS, North Stonington
Thursday, October 13, 2022
(9:30 Shotgun Start)
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2022
$175 per player E7 and above (active duty, retired & civilian)
$150 per player E6 & below active duty
Player registration includes:
Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Prizes, Continental Breakfast, Grilled Lunch Buffet, Raffle, drink tickets & Award Ceremony
Register SCORE to Host Free Webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization”
DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
TIME: 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET
LOCATION: Online Webinar (Zoom)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: REGISTER HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar.
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, mentors to America’s Small Businesses, offers a free webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization.”
If you Sound Community Services, Inc. will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 21 Montauk Ave., New London for its newest young adult residential program, Jason Hyatt Center. The ribbon cutting will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm with a light lunch served from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Sound Community Services has a rich history of providing Southeastern Connecticut with outstanding mental health and substance abuse supports through their outpatient clinic, The Cultural Coalition will present a "Grantmakers & Funders Forum: Arts & Culture Insights & Information" on Tuesday, September 27 from 10:00am to 11:30am online via Zoom.
Attendees will receive updates from foundations and grantmakers about the current funding environment, grant programs, and insights about funding for arts and culture in eastern Connecticut. Q & A to follow the panel discussion. Free for eastern CT with advance registration required at CultureSECT.org.
Panelists include:
Community Art Supply Expo at Lyme Art Association
Oct 8th, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm
Discover new products, learn new techniques, enjoy special deals,
free samples, and discounts at the Annual Art Supply Expo!
Old Lyme, September 6, 2022: You are invited to the Art Supply Expo, a free event on October 8, 2022 from 10 – 3 at the Lyme Art Association! Discover new art products and learn new techniques. Find special deals, free samples, and discounts. Experience art demos by artists, Roy Kinzer and Scott Garde Arts Center Presents HBO’s ‘I Know This Much is True’ Series in New London
Wally Lamb, Mark Ruffalo, and Derek Cianfrance to host over 3 nights
New London (Sept. 7, 2022) – The Garde Arts Center is pleased to announce that Connecticut-based novelist Wally Lamb will host screenings of the entire six-episode HBO series, I Know This Much Is True, over three nights from September 21 to 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. on the Garde’s giant movie screen. On Thursday and Friday nights, Director Derek SCORE Southeastern CT to Host Free Webinar On "The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis”
Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank
DATE: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
TIME: 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET
LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW
After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar.
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business Workshop on "The
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center), a program of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of September.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies and vice Music Matters: New England Folk Quartet
TRACING TRADITIONS ~ Old Tunes & Ballads from Ireland & North America
Friday, September 30 at 7pm
Music Matters brings together good friends and long-time colleagues Shannon Heaton, Becky Tracy, Matt Heaton, and Keith Murphy for a deeply appealing Stonington evening. Each of these two couples has performed on our stage before, and the Heatons appeared in a touching La Grua video at the start of the pandemic. Their fabulous musicianship has moved critics and writers Fairview Honors C. Wallace Andrias, MD & Chelsea Groton Bank at Inspired Lives Gala on October 7, 2022
GROTON, September 2, 2022 – Fairview, a non-profit Life Plan community is hosting their Inspired Lives Gala on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Mystic Marriott from 6 pm to 10 pm. They will be presenting their cardiologist, C. Wallace Andrias, MD with the Fairview Medal for his dedication and leadership of their Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. His service and care were instrumental throughout the The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival returns again to celebrate the sea in New London from September 9 through 11
This year’s gathering of vessels of all types, including U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy vessels and the historic Top Sail Schooner Amistad, is made possible with the steadfast support of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Office of Tourism and the generous sponsorship of Dime Bank.
“Everyone at Dime Bank is proud to play a significant role in bringing Join us for a two-part series covering the basics of QuickBooks, setting up your QuickBooks company, and choosing the right QuickBooks.
This series is led by Intuit ProAdvisor Elizabeth Santaus. Attend one or both sessions. Pre-registration is required (see below to register). Part 1: "Managing Your Business Finances with QuickBooks" will explain the Chart of Accounts and its critical importance in the correct use of QuickBooks. A perfect webinar for new users. Tuesday, September 27, 10:00-11:30 Connecticut Regulators gave permission to Eversource to shut off electricity and gas to customers with financial or medical hardships. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will allow shut-offs beginning May 2, 2023. Customers participating in a payment plan program may be protected from service disconnections.
TVCCA has funding to assist customers with past due utility payments and can work with community members to establish a payment plan or qualify for the New Start Program with The Overdose Action Team/NLC CARES Team will join people around the world in observing International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. This year, the NLC CARES Team will travel throughout the region to hold a series of ‘pop-up’ events designed to raise awareness of the overdose epidemic and to encourage everyone in the community to be part of the effort to save lives. Community members are welcome to come to one or more of the events to learn about overdose and receive a free Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is pleased to present An Evening with Abigail Rockwell on August 30th at 5:30 p.m., as part of its record-breaking special exhibition Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post Coverts: Tell Me a Story, on display through September 18. Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, the exhibition presents all 323 of the covers that Rockwell created for the most popular publication in America of its time.
More than 4,000 visitors from all over the world have already MADD About LOCASH Benefit Concert Hits Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 1st
Country music duo LOCASH will take the Wolf Den stage for a Saturday night concert to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving
WHAT: MADD About LOCASH – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 14th Annual Benefit returns to Mohegan Sun in October. Sponsors for this highly anticipated evening include local country radio station WCTY-FM, The New London Day, Fundación Mapfre, Outfront Media, Walmart, Buckley Wynne & Parese, CMRK, Inc., Is anyone scanning my QR code? What’s this Google Analytics 4 thing and why should I care? Do these Facebook boosts even work? How do I track this? What is a conversion, anyway?
With so many marketing options and technologies in the marketplace today, how can you tell if they are working to drive more business through your doors?
If any of those questions are familiar to you, join Greg Boyd, Director of Digital Marketing at Miranda Creative, as he shares real-world insights and tips for tracking Enjoy a nature-centered evening of mingling with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, this year on Friday, September 23.
Join us as we celebrate our wildlife rescue, animal ambassadors and education programs at this tented affair, hosted at Deans Mill Farm in Stonington, CT in support of our friends of the forest. We'll have live music, seasonal craft cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres by our friends at Gourmet Galley, along with an art show by resident DPNC The Donald R. Welter Library at Three Rivers Community College is proud to present “Exhibition #1” in the new Diversity 365 Gallery. “Exhibition 1” features two-dimensional work from twelve faculty members representing eight colleges in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. All work explores the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This first Diversity 365 exhibition will run through April 12, 2022 and can be viewed in person in the Library, Monday - Thursdays, 8:30 am – 8:00 Mystic, Conn., Jan. 28, 2022 – Whether you’re looking to tie the knot, or just spend a night out with your beloved, Olde Mistick Village is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
“Getting married at the Olde Mistick Village is just wonderful because it’s quaint, it’s beautiful, and it’s romantic walking around,” said Wedding Officiant Marie Tyler Wiley.
Tyler Wiley, who is also a non-denominational minister, will once again perform free wedding ceremonies for couples on Valentine’s Day, Monday,
Waterford, CT - The recipient of two Tony Awards and National Medal of Arts, the O’Neill is a world-renowned developer of new work and new artists for the American theater. Employing the signature "O'Neill process," the festival provides local middle and high school students professional-level support to develop their original one-act plays.
Young Playwrights will spend a weekend at the O'Neill with a dedicated creative team - director, dramaturg, and actors - comprised of National Theater NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a major new exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 30, which presents the story and art of May Way (1769–1833) and Elizabeth (Way) Champlain (1771–1825), two sisters and artists from New London, Connecticut. The sisters were among the earliest professional women artists working in the United States. The Way Sisters: Miniaturists of the Early Republic will be on view through Jan. 23, 2022.
“This is the first museum exhibition to focus on
Music Matters on YouTube: Schumann Chamber Duos
Saturday, January 23 at 5pm
Prerecorded at La Grua Center and aired on our YouTube channel. A private link to the concert will be shared with ticket holders the day of the concert.
Maksim Shtrykov, 19th-century-style boxwood clarinet
Misuzu Tanaka, piano
MM 11 Recital I – Clara & Robert Schumann, on boxwood clarinet
Clara Schumann Drei Romanzen, Op. 22
Robert Schumann F-A-E Sonata 2. Intermezzo (boxwood)
Schumann Adagio & Allegro, Op. 70
Schumann Virtual Opening Friday, January 15 at 5pm with a recorded walk through on our YouTube channel. In-person gallery hours start Wednesday, January 20.Please note masks and social distancing guidelines remain in effect.
January & February 2021 at La Grua Center
Artists Respond to Crisis (ARC) is a collective group of artists united in their unique mission to raise money for relevant and important charities.
By promoting their artwork for sale on arclove.us , this group hopes to support causes during this
Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Three Rivers Community College is holding a virtual Super Saturday to assist students with enrolling and registering for the Spring semester on Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Students can take advantage of these extended Saturday hours to speak with an advisor and register from the comfort and safety of home. At Three Rivers, students will find programs in fields that are hiring like tech, health care, manufacturing, and more, all for the Give a gift card for a summer cruise aboard the sailing schooner Argia.
Visit www.ArgiaMystic.com to purchase a Gift Card. Available to purchase for a Holiday gift through 3pm on December 23rd. *Choose "Email" delivery option in order to receive card by Christmas.
Visit our website for more about a cruise aboard ARGIA Out of Concern for COVID-19, Carolers to Sing from Their Cars
The annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport Museum will be held Sunday, December 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. This will be the 73rd year the Museum has held the event.
To accommodate a safe and socially distant event due to COVID-19, the singalong will be held as a drive-in at the Museum’s south parking lot. The songs will be broadcast so carolers can tune in on their car radio and join in the singing. The music will be led by the University of Harbor Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center hosts Winter Holiday Drive for Safe Futures. Donate pajamas, body wash, lotions from December 1- December 21. Contact 860-447-1416 or Bridgette Spargo bspargo@harborvillage.care or Alyssa Robertson arobertson@harborvillage.carearobertson@harborvillage.care
Join us for a Virtual Open House that will walk you through Three River Community College’s job skill-related classes and programs in Allied Health, Manufacturing, and Professional Development. From the comfort and safety of home, staff will give an overview of available Spring Courses, ways to use SNAP benefits for course credit, the Manufacturing Pipeline as well as introduce local Community Partner Resources. The Virtual Open House will be offered on two days: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 9:00-10:00 The following events are rescheduled as listed:
Elf on the Shelf: December 13th (formerly December 5th) - A game of hide-and-seek in downtown New London like no other, downtown businesses will display the popular Elf on the Shelf inside their businesses and in their storefronts for walkers to discover as they stroll through downtown. As a special surprise, the Elf on the Shelf will come to life at 44 Bank Street between 1:00 and 2:00 to celebrate the holiday season from the storefront window.
Hygienic GivingTuesday, on December 1, is a day the world stops to give back to those non-profit organizations who contribute so much to their communities. GivingTuesday is also a day we thank you for your continuing and increased support of the Garde.
Just today we received word that the State of Connecticut will be giving the Garde a matching grant of $182,800 for the more than $350,000 that was raised from the community in the last six weeks! Your generosity has helped save the theater, improving and Join Norwich Arts Center for Small Treasures Holiday Show Saturday December 5, 12:00-4:00 pm
Original artwork and find crafts by NAC artists! Masks required.
Plus, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members enjoy free gift wrapping!View the flyer Youth Holiday Greens Workshop
Sunday, December 13 at 10am and 11am
Space is limited! Join us as we partner with the Stonington Garden Club to offer this virtual youth art workshop where we will create a holiday greens centerpiece. This workshop is free, but registration is required. There will be two sessions, one at 10am and the second at 12pm. Both will last approximately 30 minutes. Materials will be provided at an arranged pick-up time.
Ages 6 and up (younger children may require parental Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
December 9, 2020
11am – noon
Details and registration available here
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. And as more customers shop online this holiday season, make sure your business is properly prepared. Help them find accurate and up-to-date information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a This Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council virtual meeting takes place on Wednesday, December 9 via Zoom
Waterford, CT (November 23, 2020) – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Peter Beinart is to speak on US foreign policy under a Biden Administration at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, via Zoom. The virtual presentation is free for members; $20 for non-members. Registration is required.
Professor Beinart will outline his thoughts on key The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announcing their Holiday Online Art Show. The show displays the works from over 35 local artists, artisans, and vendors.
Featured in the show are not only arts, crafts, and jewelry from local artists and artisans, but six local vendors will be offering discounts on their wares when shoppers mention NESS at checkout or use an online promotional code. These vendors include Pup Stop, Lindberg Designs, Maggie Lee Designs, Yali Stonington, Two Bees Design
The Magic of Christmas Celebration
This year’s celebration features new twists on the traditional décor. Imagine a fictional mantel-decorating contest in the Griswold boardinghouse between the historic Lyme Art Colony artists. Inspired by their paintings, they rummage through their studios as well as old trunks in Miss Florence’s attic for festive objets d’art and holiday decorations. Miss Florence (with the help of our visitors) chooses a winner to be announced and awarded ribbon on her Miosotys Santiago releases her memoir, God's Diamond, in a virtual event on November 18, 10am-9pm. An intimate and engaging event full of fun, Q&A, and opportunity to get to know the author as he introduces her memoir to the world. The day is filled with speakers and fun.
Books are available here. Register for the launch event here
Miosotys Santiago is the founder of Exemplify to Edify, LLC and Inspirational Speaker. Our mission statement is "Your Pain Becomes Your Purpose", and she truly believes that When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings.
If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email Acts of Courage, An Indie Playlist Event!Wednesday, November 19 | 7 pm ET
Independent bookstores & presses are teaming up to bring you a virtual conversation with Roxane Gay (Untamed State, Bad Feminist) and Okey Ndibe (Arrows of Rain, Foreign Gods Inc.)!
The two writers will discuss their brilliant debut novels and explore the concept of courage amid chaos.
This is an Indie Playlist event, created to support your local independent bookstore! About the Authors:
Roxane Gay's writing has appeared in
A Safe, Outdoor Event for the Entire Family
Mystic Seaport Museum invites the public to mark the holidays with a new event, Lantern Light Village, an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to celebrate the best of both the contemporary and 19th-century holiday seasons.
The event replaces the Museum’s traditional Lantern Light Tours, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are combining the most popular elements of our Lantern Light Tours – the 19th century setting, the costumed Within every object, tool or device are dozens of components that work together to represent the highest levels of creativity, passion and achievement of their time. When it comes to the objects we use every day, the sum really is greater than the parts.
Things Come Apart, a traveling exhibition circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), features the works of creative photographer and tinkerer Todd McLellan, who explores the evolution of the smartphone and dozens of The High Hopes Holiday Market is going virtual. The virtual Market will open November 15th and conclude on Small Business Saturday, November 28th.
From the comfort of your couch, find that perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list! The Market’s mission is, and always has been to create a vibrant, experiential marketplace which promotes local artisans and small businesses while raising awareness and crucial funds for High Hopes’ therapeutic and equine assisted activities.
Shop artisans and local Are you interested in enjoying locally grown food this Thanksgiving? Healthy PlanEat, a new sustainable food startup, is offering a series of Thanksgiving pick up events. Order Saturday, November 14th through Thursday, November 19th at this link: https://bit.ly/hpthanksgiving2020
And pick up your order at one of the following pick up points:
East Lyme, Saturday, November 21st, 9:30 - 11 am at the East Lyme Town HallEssex, Sunday, November 22nd, 9:30 - 11 am at the Essex Town HallMiddletown, Sunday,
Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm
Registration is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Visit our website to sign up. A link for the talk will be sent to registrants approximately two hours before the start of the event, and then again approximately 15 minutes before the start.
In conjunction with our current exhibit, Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism, La Grua Center and the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT are pleased to present the third in a three-part series of panel discussions focusing Title IX: A Pop-Up by Bank Square Books will be opening in New London, CT for the holiday season. Title IX will be located at 345 State Street, known as The Cottage, on The Garde Arts Center property and will offer a curated selection of books ranging from bestsellers to children’s titles, with a focus on social justice themes.
Mystic’s Bank Square Books will be “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season as part of a city wide initiative to revitalize the downtown business district. The
Three Rivers Community College is holding a Week-Long Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held each day from Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. It is free and open to all, and attendees can join at any time.
The Open House features speakers from a variety of The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the National Puppetry Conference on November 14, 2020! Join us (virtually) for any or all of the evening's events! The Pub Show will be hosted by Tyler Bunch & Jon Little, featuring Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Alice Gottschalk, Phillip Huber, Teatro Hugo & Ines, Mervyn Millar, Bernd Ogrodnik, and more! All funds raised support puppetry scholarships. Learn more and buy tickets. These sessions are open to all Connecticut artists!
NOVEMBER 10THSelf-Care Practice for Artists
Self-Care Practice for Artists is a workshop designed to offer a safe space and supportive environment for artists to come together and consult with a panel of coaches and healers who specialize in healing efforts for creative individuals. The workshop will address how to clear blocks, work through resistance, manage anxiety, and develop recovery routines so you can continue to create, even during VETS ROCK 2020
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Mohegan Sun celebrates active duty military, veterans and reserves with a day of valuable programs and resources. This expo is focused on enhancing the lives of our service members by providing information on virtual job fair opportunities, veteran service organizations and other resources. Veterans, reserves and active duty members can pre-register for the free event as well as register if they are interested in being fitted for a suit through Save-A-Suit.
SCHEDULE
Local Treasures: Film Makers Christopher Kepple & Cormac O'Malley ~ A Call to ArtsWednesday, November 11 at 6pm
Join us for a virtual chat with the local film
Join us for a virtual chat with the local film maker Christopher Kepple and local historian Cormac O'Malley as they discuss their new documentary, A Call to Arts.
This film explores Helen Hooker and Ernie O’Malley’s lives and their contributions to the arts in a newly independent Ireland. The film examines the photography and sculpture of Helen LJ Shoreline Realty is sponsoring a stuff a truck event from November 21-November 24th in the parking lot of Gumdrops and Lollipops Sweet Shoppe at 334 Main Street in downtown Niantic. Stuff the LJ Shoreline Tundra with new pet supplies and food during this time. This drive will benefit the Waterford branch of the CT Humane Society.
Please come by with a donation! For info contact Laurie @ laurie@ljshoreline.com or 860-835-3804, or check out our Facebook page @ljshoreline All funds raised go to End Alzheimer's
Open registration: November 1 - November 30
Entry fee: $100 to include 3 virtual classes
Photo submission deadline: Thursday, December 3
Email photos to: jtillinghast@elmbrookvillage.com
Drop-off deadline: Monday, December 7 It’s an afternoon of candy skulls, skeletons and dancing when Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents Sugar Skull! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure on Sunday, November 1 at 2 pm on Jorgensen Digital Stage. With a new script and pre-recorded educational content, Sugar Skull! has adapted their performance for a livestream show. The family-friendly performance tells the heartwarming story of the charismatic candy skeleton, Sugar Skull, as he follows the music to the ultimate party. During his adventure, he and the
The Travelers Championship announced that the 2020 tournament generated more than $1.6 million for 115 local charities through the generosity of corporate sponsors, including Travelers.
“Despite being held as a TV-only event due to the pandemic, we’re grateful that we were able to generate a significant amount of money for local charities while keeping the players and our greater community safe,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. “We’re fortunate to have so many wonderful Registration opens on Monday, October 26 for the Winter Session at Three Rivers Community College. Courses fill quickly so early registration is encouraged. Winter Session classes run from Tuesday, December 29 to Tuesday, January 19, enabling students to earn 3-4 credits in just three weeks.
Most of the courses are offered completely online, enabling students to take classes from the comfort of home. Classes cover a broad variety of subjects and fulfill general education requirements. They range from U.S. Music Matters on YouTube: Classical-era Chamber Music by Haydn & Mozart
Saturday, October 24 at 5pm
[Please note the previously scheduled concert for this date and time, Schumann Chamber Duos, has been rescheduled to November 21st.]
Prerecorded at La Grua Center and aired on our YouTube channel. A private link the concert will be shared with ticket holders the day of the concert.
Tickets $10 available through our website.Jesse Holstein, violinMiguel Vásquez, violoncelloMichael Bahmann, piano after Anton Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will livestream four performances this fall on their new virtual platform, Jorgensen Digital Stage. The platform was created over the summer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Jorgensen Digital Stage is as close as we all can get to live entertainment right now,” said Rodney Rock, Jorgensen director. “We’re dedicated to bringing back live performances when it is safe to do so – but for now, the virtual program we’ll be presenting is our effort to provide Join the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter in conversation with workplace leaders as we examine the unique challenges faced by working family caregivers, and how employers are responding during these difficult times.
Hear from experts in people operations, wellness, and research to learn how the increasing demands of working caregivers are affecting employee health, performance, and retention - and what you can do right now to make a difference.
October 21, 8:30 - 9:30 amREGISTER HERE As communities around the world turn toward alternative energy solutions, Mystic Aquarium has unveiled a newly expanded exhibit that showcases a vast, largely untapped source of renewable energy: the ocean. From motion technology that converts the movement of waves, currents and tides into electricity, to offshore turbines that harness the power of wind and transfer that energy through underwater cables to power homes and businesses, Renewable Ocean Energy highlights the incredible potential of the ocean to Otis Library’s 12th Annual O’tis a Festival is online this year! The festival of all things creative will be streaming live on Otis Library’s YouTube page on Saturday, November 21, from 10am to 3pm. Otis Library is taking this much-loved community event online for a virtual festival packed with entertainment and beautiful handmade crafts. Get all of your holiday shopping done from the comfort and safety of your own home. Enjoy the added satisfaction that you will be “shopping small” and supporting local
Artists Sunday™
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Let's Help Individual Artists Thrive!
Artists Sunday is an arts-focused shopping day the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, the largest shopping weekend of the year! The goal is simple: to help artists sell more of their work during the fall holiday season and to help shoppers find unique, personal and hand-made gifts for their loved ones!
Planted squarely in the midst of the largest holiday shopping weekend of the year, Artists Sunday aims to make the Sunday
Join us in supporting Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut and women in film at our 2020 virtual LUNAFEST! This traveling film festival, created by Luna Bar, features award-winning short films by, for, and about women. These films are thought provoking and will make you laugh, cry, and most of all, leave you inspired. The short films are not formally rated but recommended for ages 14 and up.
LUNAFEST is a national film festival that features 7 short films by, for and about women. All proceeds Fall foliage cart tour of Fox Hopyard Golf Club
Food stations, full harvest dinner in the outdoor pavilion. Firepits, S'mores, live music, cash bar
$50pp plus tax and gratuity
Oct 18, 2020 4pm
Reservations required 860-434-6644
Seasonal Celebration features Pumpkin Carving, Jack-o-Lantern Walk, and Children’s Costume Parade
Mystic Seaport Museum celebrates fall and Halloween this year with Halloween Happenings, three family-friendly events spread over eight days, with the highlight being a Jack-o-Lantern Walk through the Museum grounds.
Beginning Monday, October 26 and running through Friday, October 30, the Museum will transform its grounds into a spooky, haunted trail lit by more than 500 jack-o-lanterns. At the end of the High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is holding Raffle for a Cause. The November 29 drawing features the grand prize, a 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5i car. Second prize is a Apple iPad Mini, and third prize is an Amazon Echo Show.
Tickets for the Raffle for a Cause are available at highhopestr.org.About High Hopes
High Hopes is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States, operating since 1974 and accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Join The Ledges Apartments HomesSaturday, October 17th
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Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center are offering “Emotional Intelligence: Permission to Feel to Achieve Well-Being,” a Smilow Wellness Workshop webinar on Thursday, October 8 at 4 pm. The interactive online event is free via Zoom.
We have all experienced a roller coaster of emotions over the past few months. Emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, health and performance. However, it’s our control and ability to express emotions that empower us and give us emotional When: Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings.
If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is hosting a job fair on Thursday, October 8th from 11am-7pm. Stop by Shopper Services to meet Tanger representatives and receive a list of participating stores, or to apply for a Customer Service Representative position. Hiring stores include Banana Republic, Clarks, Under Armour and more. Please be sure to bring your resume. If you are interested but unable to attend, please visit www.tangeroutlets.com/foxwoods/careers for a full list of open retail positions, or to apply for a Westbrook Outlets hosts a Harvest Festival October 10, 11am-4pm
Saturday, October 10th
Artisan & Farmer's Market Sidewalk SalesFamily Activities & PrizesPumpkin PatchFall Wreath Classes (Pre-Register Here)Free Hot Dog or Italian Ice for first 150 Shoppers to show a same-day Westbrook Outlets receipt (Limit 1 per family)
Featured Vendors:
Brianna’s Body ShopColorStreet Stylist (Aimee Herschberger)Duck Island DesignsEventful Design StudiosFrom the HeartGordita’s Candle CoItalian Ices of CTJewels by
The 2020 High Hopes Holiday Market is going virtual – Save the Date! The virtual Market will open November 15 and conclude on Small Business Saturday, November 28.
We are currently developing, with the partnership of the talented design team at Julia Balfour, LLC, a one-of-a-kind shopping directory where we are able to connect our talented Market artisans and small businesses with a broad audience of conscientious consumers. Additionally, this platform will allow for meaningful interaction with consumers October 28 and 29
Now more than ever, gambling and gaming disorder are affecting Connecticut residents as we spend more time online due to the COVID-related quarantines. With the possible expansion of legal gambling options reaching new levels in scope and diversity, we invite you to our 40th Anniversary Annual Conference to learn how we can help ensure that Connecticut puts systems in place to promote responsible gambling while continuing to provide support and services for those impacted by problem A $1,572 grant to Mystic Seaport Museum awarded by Connecticut Humanities will enable the Museum to hold a free online lecture series related to its new exhibition, Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea, which brings rarely-seen hand-crafted artifacts from the Museum’s collection to light. Three different speakers – Dr. Hester Blum, Nicolas Fox, and Dr. Nicole Williams – will explore Sailor Made from different perspectives, and encourage participants to dig deeper into the stories of the objects and their We are excited to announce the date for our Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14. The event will run from 1 to 5 pm and you will be able to utilize your preferred video platform to connect with our students (Zoom, WebEx, TEAMS, etc.). The fee for the fair is $50.00.
In addition to the opportunity to communicate 1 v 1 with our students, you may also opt to include a group chat option. Should you choose to do both, you will want to have at least 2 representatives participate in Consider involving family and friends from across the country and around the world
The 43rd annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race, sponsored by The Arc Eastern Connecticut, will kick off in modern style going virtual this year. “Virtual road races are nothing new amid the pandemic, which has forced many agencies to think outside the box,” said Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc ECT. “So many people look forward to this event, and we knew we had to find a way to keep it going.”
This year’s race
Panel Discussion & Exhibit Opening: Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism
Wednesday, October 7 at 6pmFree
Register at lagruacenter.org
For questions contact: La Grua Center at 860.535.2300
The Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism exhibition will kick off at La Grua Center with a free hour-long panel discussion featuring exhibit contributors on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm on Zoom; ticket reservations are necessary and available free of charge at lagruacenter.org.
The exhibit highlights Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm
Writer and Journalist Connie Shultz
Media Matters Series
Join us for a virtual chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and journalist Connie Schultz, in conversation with former New York Times editorial writer Maura Casey.
Connie will discuss her first novel, The Daughters of Erietown, which came out in June, as well as reflect on current events and happenings in the world today.Tickets $40 (pick up book in-store at Bank Square after event) or $45 (ticket + shipping The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), and event organizer Neff Productions, is hosting a Kids & Family Fishing Tourney at City Pier on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. This kids’ fishing event is catch-and-release and open to participants with all levels of experience. Parents and guardians are welcome to participate; however, supplied fishing poles will be reserved for participants under age 16. Masks are mandatory, there will be a health screening, and social distancing The Emporium, an upscale thrift store on 22 RT 171 in Woodstock, will be reopening for shopping on October 5th. One of The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s micro-enterprises, The Emporium provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the skills they can use to secure competitive employment with area businesses. “We’re so happy to be able to finally re-open again,” said Jennifer Ricci, Director
of Community Enterprise at The Arc. “Our employees are eager to get back to work, and while we
were The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting everyone in Connecticut to join the fight to end this disease by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on three different weekends this fall.
The Connecticut Walks to End Alzheimer’s will continue, and instead of hosting large gatherings, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across our state.
This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Feed the Family 4 Free Project
October 7, 12:00-4:00 pm
OIC, 106 Truman StreetRead the Flyer here All photographers from the region are invited to submit up to three works in color or black & white for consideration in this year’s juried photography exhibition at the Hygienic Galleries.
Offered only once per year, this will be the tenth iteration of The f-Stops Here.
Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
Drop off: Friday/Saturday Oct. 9-10th, 12-7pm & Sunday Oct. 11th 12-4pm, Tuesday, Oct. 13th 12-7pm*Juror: TBDSubmission fees: $15 for one piece, $25 for two, $30 for threeSubmissions While our American Job Center offices in Montville, Willimantic and Danielson are currently closed, we want to help you find a job – virtually!
Since we cannot do in-person recruitments right now, the American Job Centers of Eastern CT are hosting Virtual Hiring Events to help you find employment. We are using a Zoom Platform which will let you interview one-on-one, face-to-face with an employer(s) for 15 minutes*
Wednesday, September 30
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Participating Employers:
Project Genesis – Wednesday September 30, 6pm
via Zoom
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that George Packer is to speak on his biography of diplomat Richard Holbrooke at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 30 via Zoom.
In his book “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century”, George Packer tells the story of Richard Holbrooke, the diplomat who was the force behind the Dayton Accords that ended the Balkan War, but who failed to achieve the post of Secretary of The Main Street program was founded 40 years ago during a time of crisis, when our traditional downtowns were left for dead. We know how to come back!
Join CT Main Street and this ensemble of dedicated and talented downtown professionals for a conversation about what they've learned during the pandemic - and how they're helping small businesses and their communities.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Speakers:
Tripp Muldrow, FAICP, Partner, Arnett Muldrow & Bank to host three free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events
Many have spent a lot of time at home over the last six months, and likely had an opportunity to go through old bank statements, bills, tax documents and other sensitive records. If you haven’t yet been able to securely shred this paperwork, Chelsea Groton Bank is providing FREE secure document shredding services this fall, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft.
“The number of people who are victimized
To help participants stay safe, the 3rd annual ConnectiCare Gran Fondo is being hosted virtually. During the entire month of September, participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to cycle, walk, or run.
Participants will have the entire month of September to complete a wide range of physical challenges and reach fundraising benchmarks to receive virtual bingo cards and earn prizes. Challenges and fundraising benchmarks include:Ride, walk, or run 10 miles.Ride, walk, or run 25 miles.Complete a
FREE online Virtual event to benefit adults with intellectual disabilities.. There will be entertainment, inspirational stories, a DJ afterparty and of course Auction fun! The event will feature Sarah Cody of WTNH News Channel 8 as the emcee and nationally recognized Auctioneer/Comedian Justin James will bring laughter and fun to our online auction.
The link to get the app and register for FREE virtual seats/access to the auction & the livestreamed event on October 30th is:
Gallery opening in Harris Building:
Cathy Fosnot, a long-term resident of New London most known for her work in math education, is opening a new gallery in the Harris Building at 165 State St. (Atrium 102) on Friday, September 18 at 6pm. The opening exhibition will be her own works, which she created as the global pandemic forced closures. The exhibition opening will be from 6-8PM and runs through October 10th. A duo of musicians from the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will perform in the Atrium
Benefit-in-a-BoxOrder now through September 21 Even though we can’t gather under the tent for our 38th Annual Benefit Auction, you can still support our most important fundraiser of the year by ordering your own portable FloGris party! With our Benefit-in-a-Box idea, we’ll provide all you need – wine, glasses, chocolate, fancy napkins, the works! – to celebrate the Museum and support its mission from a safe distance. And as you toast the Museum at home or with friends, we hope you’ll post pictures with Join us virtually for the 20th Annual Monte Cristo Award. We'll be celebrating former CEO/Producer Preston Whiteway with many O'Neill friends from his 16-year tenure!
Sunday, October 4 at 8pm
Tickets start at $25.
Performers and special guests to be announced. Tickets & More here. Party Packages from Ivy's Simply Homemade & Beer'd are available for CT-based attendees.
This year’s Big E may be cancelled, but your Connecticut Building favorites are still on!
We’ve created a brand-new Connecticut Building experience so you don’t have to be on the fairgrounds to savor the Big E’s best treats.
Order maple candied bacon kits right to your door or get special deals to visit your favorites in-person — like the famous baked potatoes from Danny’s Smokehouse Grill! You can even order handmade gifts or treats for Fido, all from the comfort of your home. There’s so much to Employment Considerations for the Return of COVID-19 Shut Downs
Many business and human resources leaders were caught off guard when state governors ordered non-essential businesses to close and workers to stay at home in March 2020. With states witnessing the rise of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, some expect state governors to once again impose severe limitations on non-essential businesses and workers.
Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group partner Matt Miklave will examine ways for The scourge of domestic violence in our communities is only worsened by the ongoing pandemic. Victims — adults and children alike — face not only the physical harm of living in a violent home but, should they flee, are now more likely to encounter homelessness and hunger.
Safe Futures continues to help families and individuals navigate these crises, and your support is vital to that effort. This year’s Annual 4K Safe Walk is a virtual, multi-day event that allows participants to help raise the funds needed The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Town of Westerly, Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), and North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announce the 9th Annual Catch-A-Curl Youth Surf Competition and Beach Cleanup. The event will be held at the Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Avenue) in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 19.
Catch-A-Curl is open to beginners through advanced youth surfers. The beach cleanup will follow the competion. Kids can try surfing with Join a virtual workshop on advantages of memory care communities and important information on infection control presented by Teepa Snow on September 24, 11:45 am-1 pm.
The event is for seniors, families, caregivers, professionals and will walk through infection control amid our current COVID climate, highlighting those with memory impairment challenges.
Space is limited, registration is available at this Happy 1st Birthday to Elmbrook Village on September 16th!
We can't believe that we are approaching our one year birthday.
To help with the celebration we will be hosting a Happy Birthday Elmbrook Village PARADE. What we would like to do is have your company join us by decorating your vehicle--Let's have some fun!
Here are the details for our Birthday PARADEStep 1
RSVP to this email to sign up to participate in the ParadeStep 2
Decorate your car with Birthday Wishes (the residents will be decorating the Thursday, September 17 at 6pm
Join us via Zoom for a virtual chat with puppeteer Pam, Arciero and her special friend Leona Lioness!
Pam Arciero is the Artistic Director of the National Puppetry Conference at the O'Neill Theater Center. Pam performs for film, television and theater, notably as a puppeteer with Sesame Street (Grundgetta Grouch, Oscar's girlfriend, and assorted characters) and for the Muppets for over 30 years. She is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Jim Henson Foundation.
As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO announces small ensemble performances in various locations in the near future through the program titled “Soundscape”. This will encompass non-traditional offerings that give patrons access to our musicians and orchestral music in a safe environment. Upcoming events are listed below, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis since capacity may be limited due to social distancing measures:
Upcoming events:
Friday, September As a result of the current health crisis, the ECSO announces small ensemble performances in various locations in the near future through the program titled “Soundscape”. This will encompass non-traditional offerings that give patrons access to our musicians and orchestral music in a safe environment. Upcoming events are listed below, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis since capacity may be limited due to social distancing measures:
Upcoming events:
Friday, September 11, 12pm The Cultural Coalition and the Connecticut Airport Authority, manager/operator of Groton – New London Airport, are seeking exhibitors for 2021. Artists, arts or community organizations with a desire and ability to take advantage of this unique exhibit space that engages new audiences, and who voluntarily partner in this endeavor, are encouraged to apply. More information and photos of previous exhibits HERE There's no rest for real shoppers this Labor Day. Westbrook Outlets features sidewalk sales September 5-7 and a special Artisan Market on Saturday, September 5, 11-4pm. Enjoy sales, prizes, and more this weekend! Check out the sales and deals. Westbrook Outlets features leading designer and name brands which offer savings of up to 70 percent off regular retail prices. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Stains Remain: Works by Michael Harvey, on view Aug. 29 through Nov. 1, 2020.
Harvey, an artist and writer who lives in Lyme, moved to New York in 1969, drawn by the art scene and the offer of a teaching position at The School of Visual Arts. The Lyman Allyn’s exhibition showcases recent paintings that contain personal elements – from conceptual and literary interests to contemplative values and the whimsical and humorous.
“It is, after all, who I am.
Arriving Saturday, August 28 for Haul Out Sunday, August 31 Dry Dock Hull Maintenance through September 18
How do you plan for an ocean voyage on the Tall Ship of Delaware during a pandemic? This week Kalmar Nyckel is voyaging from Wilmington for the first ocean voyage of 2020, with a small but mighty crew of 16 officers and volunteers who just completed a 2-week quarantine to safely voyage to Mystic Seaport Museum. The ship is going to “dry dock” which means it will be hauled out of the water for
Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea Dives Deep into the Museum’s Collection to Explore the Rich and Surprising Creativity of the American Seafarer
When sailors went to sea in the 19th century, they faced difficult working conditions, cramped personal space onboard ship, and voyages that at times could stretch for months or even years. Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea, a new exhibition opening September 18 in the Museum's C.D. Mallory Building, explores the art that emerged out of this working world, Mystic Aquarium recently announced its annual Run/Walk for the Penguins fundraiser would go virtual in 2020, now through October 10. Not only will the new format allow the Aquarium’s community to continue its support of penguin conservation safely but also in fun and unique new ways. From adding a 10K option for running enthusiasts to a .5k waddle for the more sedentary, the goal remains to raise funds to benefit Mystic Aquarium’s mission programs including the conservation efforts of endangered African In association with its new exhibition, A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft, Mystic Seaport Museum will host Woodcraft Weekend August 29-30. Independent craftspeople and woodworkers will be spread throughout the Museum grounds displaying their projects and products, and providing demonstrations for visitors.
Participating artisans are:
Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island – Demonstrating a range of skills from sharpening and squaring a board to relief carving and carving in the roundTom Lauria – Scratch-built
Tuesday, September 1, 7pm
Live Stream featuring best selling author Jeff Benedict in conversation with NBC30 Sports Anchor Michael Holley
Streaming live from Boston MA and New London, CT – in the room at the Garde Arts Center where the book was written – watch the national kick-off of the new book The Dynasty, the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots—the greatest sports dynasty of the 21st century.
Join in the live online conversation with Connecticut’s own Jeff Benedict, the #1 New Please Join Us for Yoga Overlooking The Vines
Saturday, August 22nd and Saturday, September 26th
Yoga & Wine in Support of Hartford HealthCare at Home Center for Hospice Care at Preston Ridge Vineyard
To register or for more information, please go to www.prestonridgevineyard.com
Win! Win! SUPPORT LA GRUA
Bidding Monday, August 10 to Saturday, August 22 at 10amAuction website for ticket purchase and bidding via this link.FREE ONLINE AUCTION VIEWING & BIDDINGGarden party for 20 at Stone Acres, a weekend at a private Vermont home, fine dining gift cards, experiences to learn new skills, and more!
$100 OCEAN HOUSE RAFFLE, ONLY 200 E-TICKETS AVAILABLE2 nights, exclusive 2-bedroom condo at Watch Hill’s Ocean House, chance of a lifetime!
$150 MYSTERY COCKTAIL PARTIES, PRICE
Shark Week Kicks off August 9
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week has become somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon. For Mystic Aquarium and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC), the more talk about sharks, the better. As the two New England organizations join in the excitement, they also join forces.
Mystic Aquarium and AWSC will be co-hosting a virtual Shark Trivia Challenge on Facebook Live on Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm as part of each organization’s week-long celebration of sharks. While the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's 15th Annual Drive fro Diabetes Golf Tournament
Monday, September 21, 2020
Lake of Isles
For online registration, payments and additional information visit https://drive4diabetes.mptn-nsn.gov/register/
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Drive for Diabetes golf tournament. This highly anticipated event takes place on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the world class Lake of Isles golf course, located in North Stonington,
Food drive on August 8, 9-12. hosted by the Young Leaders United and United Way of Southeastern CT at Groton Stop & Shop on Route 12. Event to Feature Live Demonstrations, Workshops
Mystic Seaport Museum will hold its annual Antique Marine Engine Exposition Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16.
A collection of more than 150 antique marine engines will be on display, including inboards, outboards, gasoline, diesel, electric, and naphtha engines. The event is one of the largest gatherings of marine engines in the country.
Workshops and activities will be held throughout the event, which is set in the Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation The Hygienic Artists' Cooperative presents As We Know It featuring
Casey Spec
Ryan Whiston
Bess Gaby
Troy Zaushny
Joseph Rivera
Link to the Hygienic Art Upcoming Exhibitions Page
The reception will be held outside in the Art Park with the artists on Saturday, August 8th from 6:30-9:00 pm and the exhibit will be on display in the Underground Gallery.
CASH BAR and BYOF from local restaurants (menus and service provided by HOT RODS)!
Stay informed with details from our Hygienic Art Facebook History in the Impressionist LandscapeWednesday, August 12 from 11am to 12pm Join Curator Amy Kurtz Lansing for a highlights tour that reveals the presence of multiple histories in landscape paintings by the Lyme Impressionists. Learn about ties between Native Americans, European settlers, enslaved peoples, and the lands depicted. The lecture takes place virtually via GoTo Webinar and a link to access the event will be sent when participants register. This event is free but registration is Three Rivers Community College is holding a Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held Thursday, August 6 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. It is free and open to all; attendees simply need to register in advance at www.threerivers.edu/openhouse.
The Open House features speakers from a variety of departments. Stonington, CT - The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to host a virtual art show featuring over 30 local artists - Getting to the heART of Distance Learning - to engage the public and raise funds to support future virtual learning experiences that support students across the region in this challenging time.
NESS lauched a full catalog of 15 online experiential learning courses for students from Pre-K through high school. The programs are designed to bring the NESS brand of The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling invites you to submit a presentation for consideration for our upcoming 40th Anniversary Conference, which will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
This conference will bring together a variety of mental and public health professionals as well as educators, students, people in recovery, community advocates, policymakers and industry representatives. We'll be exploring emerging trends and best practices Debuting Friday, July 24
11 Annual Stonington Artists Show Online
We are pleased to be presenting our Annual Stonington Artist show, now in its 11th summer, this year online! On Friday evening, July 24, a gallery of the images will be posted on our Facebook page, along with prices and information about the pieces. We hope you enjoy this new and temporary format, and look forward to when we can invite patrons back into our space again. Get Your Daily Dose of Iron!
at the
15th Annual Catholic Charities Golf Tournament
September 16, 2020
at Norwich Golf Course, Norwich, CT
Registration 11:00AM
Shotgun Start 12:30PM
Due to the pandemic and CT safety food regulations, there will be a change to consist of Catered Food Stations throughout the golf course from 11:30 am till 5:30 pm. Awards will be posted at ccfsn.org
Sponsorships still available! For information, registration, and sponsorships, contact Susan Connelly, 860-889-8346 The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut Artists and Creatives to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers.
Three (3) grant designations awarded:Artistic Excellence - $5,000Artist Fellowship - $3,000Emerging Recognition - $1,000
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Be sure to review the program guidelines to learn more about eligibility and program requirements.
Application Deadline:
11:59 PM, September 22, 2020
Contact: We’ve resumed our popular “This Weekend” page on CTvisit.com, which promotes events and drives traffic to our tourism attractions.
To let these highly motivated consumers know about your business’ happenings, please create new event listings or update your events on CTvisit.com, whether they are virtual or in-person.
If you want to create a new event listing, please start here. To create new events associated with your existing listing, please log into your account by starting here. If you have any Private reservations are now available for booking
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For more Historic square-rigger will depart Mystic Seaport Museum for two weeks of sail training and sea trials in New London before making journey to her home port
Plymouth, Massachusetts (July 15, 2020) – Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum of 17th century Massachusetts, is delighted to announce that MAYFLOWER II, its 64-year-old historic reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the shores of historic Patuxet in 1620, will begin the voyage home to Massachusetts on July 20, 2020.
The NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a tasty new exhibition on July 18 highlighting the works of iconic sculptor and installation artist Peter Anton. The exhibition entitled Sweet Dreams: Confectionery Sculpture, which will be on view through October 18, showcases oversized sculptures of sweets using scale and intensity to lure, charm, ease, disarm and surprise viewers during a time of global distress.
The exhibition, spread through three gallery rooms, will include Select Stores supporting the Community
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"COVID-19 may have shut down our schools and our businesses, but it hasn’t put an end to some old-fashioned community service. As it has done in the past, Verizon Wireless Zone stores will be handing out free backpacks to local children who come into their stores." - Kelly Hodgkins
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STEPS, Inc will hold a 2020 Virtual Summer Leadership Program for girls grades 6-12, August 3-7, 5:30-7pm. Register by July 27. Contact to register or learn more Gayle Rowe 860-941-7949 or info@stepsCT.org. July 28, 1-2 pm
Compassion Fatigue is an occupational hazard for those who are in the practice of helping others to make lifestyle transformations. This workshop will address and explore responses to trauma from the perspective of clients and helping professionals. Participants will learn techniques for working with trauma survivors and gamblers. It is also essential for healers to be resilient in order to maintain peak performance while providing services to those in need. This workshop is a training to The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn, Avery Point announces its summer show: Open Air: An Exhibition of Sculpture and Installation Art (July 15—September 30, 2020)
The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn, Avery Point is proud to announce its summer art exhibition: Open Air: An Exhibition of Sculpture and Installation Art. The exhibition was developed as a response to this unusual time of limited public activity. Open Air has two components: Open Air by Day, which offers an exhibition of outdoor We are all going through some challenging times, and STEPS felt it important to give our students an opportunity to express their feelings and share their concerns about current events. Let Your Voice Be Heard: An Empowering Guided Discussion let by Dr. Leah Russack-Baker will be held via Zoom on July 16, 6-7 pm.
This event is specifically for high school students (female and male) and is limited to 20 participants.
Saturday, July 25 at 5pm
This harpsichord concert will be pre-recorded at La Grua Center and aired on our YouTube channel.
J. C. F. Fischer Harpsichord suites Euterpe & Terpsichore
G. F. Handel Harpsichord suite in g & Chaconne in g
This July, Music Matters's own Elena Zamolodchikova will record brilliant harpsichord suites of the German High Baroque in the otherwise empty La Grua Center. The great German harpsichordist-composers brought about a deeply appealing, joyous union of Italian, French, and
Mystic Seaport Museum will open a new exhibition, A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft, on July 3, 2020.The show will introduce visitors to the many ways people transform one of nature’s most malleable materials to objects of utility, art, and beauty. It will be on display in the Thompson Exhibition Building’s Collins Gallery.
At the core of the exhibition will be a boat-restoration and boat-building demonstration staffed by shipwrights from the Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. For this
Youth Summer Art Video on La Grua's YouTube ChannelJuly /August 2020
In place of our usual in-person summer art workshops, this year we're excited to offer weekly youth art projects via our YouTube channel, starting on July 6th. We'll debut several for the first day, to give you a sampling of the variety we have in store; subsequent videos will be released on Mondays through the end of August.
If you follow one of the tutorials and want to share, show us yours by tagging @lagruacenter or The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will be featured at the national Americans for the Arts 2020 Annual Convention and Public Art & Civic Design Conference. The Coalition's Executive Director Wendy Bury and the Chamber's President and CEO Tony Sheridan will co-present at a session highlighting the agencies' collaboration as part of the three-day virtual convention from June 23-25.
The session, Partnering with Chambers of Commerce on Road to Re-Opening and Thursday, June 25, 6 -7 p.m.
Let's have a Converstation with Leah Russack-Baker, a local clinical therapist with expertise in resiliency and self-leadership. This event is specifically for middle school students.
Take a break from all-things-COVID and join us for this engaging talk about boating with author Tom Verde.
Every boat has a story to tell, says the author in his new book, In A Class of Their Own: Unique and Classic Boats of New England (Globe Pequot Press, 2020). The book features nearly forty such stories, including the fabled history of the cat boat; the first fiberglass sailing yacht; a NY ferry boat repurposed as a houseboat; the oldest working fishing boat in Stonington, CT; racing rivalries in the Looking for something fun to do?
Want to help us raise money to End Alzheimer's, we have just the thing for you! Paint Sculpting!!!
We will be doing it virtually and if the state allows, offer a small group at Elmbrook Village, as well.
Please RVSP by July 10th with Jennifer Tillinghast to reserve your spot. The Region 1 Gambling Awareness Team presents Intro to Internet Gaming Disorder on Thursday, June 11 at 12 pm. To join RSVP to igillespis@communities4action.org. On June 4th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Pat Munger Construction and their solar partner, Independence Solar, will discuss how a Solar PV system can enhance the efficiency of your commercial building. We will review the current incentives available to building owners in Connecticut, our installation process, featured case studies and our consultation offerings.
To learn more or register, click here.
To learn more about Pat Munger Construction, click here. The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this new medium, the mission & values of the O’Neill ﹘ as the Launchpad of American Theater ﹘ remain vibrant and vital. The National Puppetry Conference, National Music Theater Conference , National Playwrights Conference , Cabaret & Performance Conference , National Critics Institute, and National Theater Institute all continue this summer, supporting over 230 Three Rivers Community College is holding a Virtual Open House for prospective students of all ages to attend from the safety of their homes. While the Three Rivers campus may be closed temporarily due to Covid-19, the staff is still virtually available to provide information and answer questions. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and the flexible, affordable college education it offers. The Virtual Open House will be held Tuesday, June 9from 6:00–7:00 p.m. It is free and open to
As much of the country continues to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic, medical centers across the United States are joining forces to start a countrywide movement of physical activity to honor and support frontline health care workers who have worked tirelessly to save lives. #FitForTheFrontLine is a national fitness challenge beginning Tuesday, May 26, and culminating on Sunday, June 14 (Flag Day). The event encourages people young and old to move, exercise, and get fit to increase awareness Virtual Happy Hour with Kristoff the Magician
Friday, June 12 at 5pm
Kristoff has been doing magic since he was 6 years old, working his way through college and law school performing in bars and restaurants. He is a member of the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, where he performed late last year. This show is geared toward adults but suitable for all ages. Pour yourself a beverage and join us for a virtual table side, close up view of world-class magic!Tickets $10. Visit our website to The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter is pleased to announce that Liz Shilosky will Chair the 2020 Eastern CT Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
“This is personal for me, as with many others. I’ve lost my mom and grandfather to this disease and currently have a sibling fighting the battle,” Shilosky says. “I’ve seen up close what this does to families and caregivers financially, physically and emotionally.”
A retired nurse who spent much of her career in memory care management, Shilosky volunteers Florence Griswold Museum's annual Garden Luncheon is both a joyful celebration of everything blooming and beautiful at the Museum (including some fabulous hats!)—and a vitally important fundraiser that supports the care and upkeep of this beloved historic landscape.
While circumstances prevent us from gathering for the luncheon this year, you can still help us achieve the mission of this wonderful event in a fun new way.
For the first time ever, please join us in supporting the Garden Raffle!View prizes Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) has partnered with Franco’s Comedy for Your Cause and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC) to host a virtual comedy fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The event will raise money for TVCCA’s Meals on Wheels program, which has seen a dramatic increase in requests for services that include nutritious meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors. TVCCA delivers about 1,000 meals a day to homebound seniors throughout Eastern Join us for a virtual chat with Wall Street Journal reporter and Waterford native Julie Wernau, in conversation with former New York Times editorial writer Maura Casey.
Julie returned from China last month and continues to write on the coronavirus from Chicago. She will discuss her recent work reporting from Beijing, as well as her career in journalism. Both speakers are former reporters for The Day.
Tickets $10 - ($5 from every ticket will go to The Day’s COVID-19 Local News Fund)
The conversation will
Food Drive
Friday, May 1, 2020
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Drop off all donations at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London.
All donations will benefit our local food pantries.
We will have contact free drop off outside of the building available the day of the event in support of social distancing. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 O’Neill Summer Season will take place entirely online. Our 56th season will contain no public performances or events on our Waterford, CT campus. For the safety of our staff, artists, students, and audiences we feel this is the best course of action for our community. We will miss the 380 artists, 75 staff, 38 interns, 26 students, and hundreds of audience members who planned to spend their summer with us laughing at shadow puppets in the Dina, celebrating the birth of a new Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, in partnership with Southern Connecticut State University, invite students, parents, and community participants on April 29, 2020 for an online panel discussion on Problem Gambling and College Students.
Hear personal stories from individuals in recovery and learn more about problem gambling and gaming on college campuses, as well as resources for help available in Connecticut.
Registration for the Webex webinar can be found online here. For additional information, Pat Munger Construction Company has announced a free webinar taking place on April 22 at 11:30AM ET.
Presenter David DeMaio will share how building renewal extends the life of a building, increases its value and functionality, reduces maintenance costs, improves energy efficiency and reduces its carbon footprint, creates room for expansion, enhances aesthetic appeal, and improves employee morale and productivity.
Building Aesthetics - Add building value and curb appeal with modern architectural Travelers Championship Statement – Nathan Grube, Tournament Director
The PGA TOUR today announced that the 2020 Travelers Championship is currently scheduled as a TV-only event, broadcast by CBS and the Golf Channel, June 25–28. Conducting the tournament without crowds on-site is in the best interest of protecting everyone, including the Connecticut community at large.
Those who purchased tournament tickets through Ticketmaster will automatically receive a full refund within 30 days.
We are The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a unique landscape in which all organizations have had to adjust their operations and expectations during this unprecedented time. The Connection, a statewide non-profit organization, and its Institute for Innovative Practice is inviting non-profit leaders to come together for a virtual roundtable discussion to share best practices, solve problems and learn from each other during this time of crisis in our state.
The Connection will provide a brief presentation about how Mystified has created a special CAR EDITION scavenger hunt for families with elementary and middle school aged kids. It’s a mobile scavenger hunt for the kids that can be done while driving around Mystic. It will offer opportunities to visit trails and open spaces, but could be completed from the safety of your car.
Here is the storyline:
Corvus the Raven is up to his tricks again! Corvus loves to collect things and this time he has stolen Clarabell's favorite river rocks! Clarabell loves to paint her Three Rivers Community College is excited to share that Teri Ashton, Professor of Nursing, has received the Nurse’s Touch Award, presented by ATI Nursing Education. This prestigious, nationally recognized honor is presented to nurse educators who excel at teaching technical knowledge and skills to their students.
Nurse’s Touch Award honorees are nominated by peers and managers each fall. A rigorous review and scoring process whittles the nominees to one representative from each of the four regions of The health and safety of small business owners, their employees and our network of volunteers is our top priority. Therefore, in light of the growing concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SCORE has suspended all in-person events, including mentoring sessions and workshops, until further notice. We are reviewing available technology solutions in an effort to keep SCORE SECT connected to clients and workshop registrants. Workshops through the end of April will be cancelled. Check your inbox, though - we As of this update, the ECSO will cancel its upcoming events through April 30, or until Governor Lamont’s Executive Order is updated or replaced. These are currently as follows:
• Saturday, March 14th Instrumental Competition; to be rescheduled in the summer or early fall.
• Saturday, March 28th “Spring Strings” concert at the Garde Arts Center; tentatively postponed to Saturday, May 23rd. Details to follow.
• Saturday, April 4th Gala at the Mystic Marriott; to be rescheduled. Details to follow.
• POSTPONED
A note from the organizer on 3/12/20:
Dear friends,
Due to the seriousness of the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation, Connecticut College has moved all their March events. Since this decision affects our on-campus Young Women’s Leadership Day, the event has been postponed until August 15, 2020. We certainly hope you will be able to join us on the new date. Please let us know your availability so we can plan accordingly for August 15th.
We realize this may be an inconvenience and In efforts to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will be cancelling seven upcoming performances. “The health and safety of our patrons is our utmost priority as the risk of contracting this virus grows daily,” said Rodney Rock, Director of Jorgensen. “While we regret the need to cancel these events, the decision was an informed one.” UConn has been working closely with the state Department of Public Health, the state Department of Emergency Management and
The charismatic and innovative Arcis Saxophone Quartet will visit UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday evening, March 31, to perform their program American Dreams, which takes the audience on a journey through a broad musical exhibition of the American way of life. The program features music from Reich, Dvořák, Bernstein, Barber, and Gershwin.
Arcis Saxophone Quartet was founded in 2009 at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. The award-winning ensemble won first
Music Matters: Music from Scandanavia & the Shetlands
with Nordic Fiddlers BlocSaturday, March 21 at 5pm
Olav Luksengård Mjelva (NO)
hardanger fele, octave fiddleAnders Hall (SE)
fiddle, violaKevin Henderson (Shetland Isl.)
fiddle
Folk music from Scandinavia & the Shetlands
There's no richer fiddle tradition than that of Sweden, Norway, and the Shetland Islands. Join us to hear how this deft, rhythmically enchanting music has charmed the whole world. Olav, Anders, and Kevin – three TVCCA’s RSVP Veterans’ Coffeehouse is partnering with the Montville Senior Center to add a new gathering place for local veterans. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 9am to 11am. The Coffeehouse is scheduled to meet on the second Wednesday of each month. The Veterans’ Coffeehouse is a comfortable location for ALL veterans and their spouses to socialize and receive information regarding veterans’ benefits and services.
WHO: The Coffeehouse welcomes all veterans and their
The Travelers Championship today announced that Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion whose recent victory at the WGC-Mexico Championship gave him eight career wins on the PGA TOUR, has committed to play in the 2020 tournament.
Reed, who is ranked No. 9 in the world, joins three other players in the tournament who are also among the top 10 in the current Official World Golf Ranking — No. 1 Rory McIlroy, No. 4 Justin Thomas and No. 6 Patrick Cantlay.
“With multiple TOUR wins, a major championship and
Emmy and Tony-Award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth promises an eclectic evening of song selections to UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 27, including personal reminiscences, Broadway showtunes, and music from her new album, “For the Girls.”
“For The Girls,” released late last year, is a heartfelt tribute to the great female singers throughout history, particularly some of Kristin’s heroes and friends. The “mesmerizing” album includes guest artists Ariana Grande, Dolly Shoreline Power of Together hosts its first meeting of 2020 at Filomena's Restuarant on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. Doors open at 6:45 and the meeting begins promptly at 7 PM.
Our group meets four times a year with the goal of making a positive impact on the community we live in and work in. One hour of your time, $100, and a giving heart is all you need to bring in order to make this impact felt.Here's how it works: 1.) Each member brings a $100 check and has the opportunity to put their name in to One of the O'Neill's longest-running programs, the National Critics Institute is the only workshop in the country designed for arts writers, journalists, and cultural critics to strengthen their skills in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced industry. Director Chris Jones, chief theater critic and culture columnist for the Chicago Tribune, offers a two-week intensive course of study for writers of all experience levels, especially for those in mid-career. However, each year a small number of young and
The 2019-2020 season continues with an exciting program that features a Grammy Award winner and timeless compositions. Edward Elgar’s concert overture In the South opens the program with a boisterous theme re-purposed from another work, that joyfully expresses his experiences with his family in Italy. The soloist for the evening is Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. Vieaux performs Joaquín Rodrigo’s well known Concierto de Aranjuez.
“Perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his
The Russian National Ballet brings the world’s most beloved romantic fairy tale to life with their highly-anticipated performance of Cinderella at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 24th. Under the artistic direction of the company’s legendary founder, Elena Radchenko, the enchanting full-length ballet in two parts promises to entertain and delight audiences of all ages with its company of 50 world-class dancers, luminous costumes, dazzling sets, and composer Sergei Join us on Thursday, March 12th at 4pm as Patty O'Brian, from Hartford Healthcare's Center for Healthy Aging, discuss strategies to work with individuals with cognitive loss. Research has shown that non-verbal communication can be very useful in interacting with your loved one. Facial expressions, gestures, body language and touch can have an impact that is far more effective than using words. In fact, it is essential to consider the effect of body language when communicating with loved ones. Actions really
Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Roy Tookes, an artist and long-time Three Rivers employee. “Glitter” features a multitude of medias as Tookes creates with wood-burning, watercolor, acrylic, and oil and paints on everything from canvas to driftwood to river rocks. The show will run through Tuesday, March 31 in the Gallery at Three Rivers.
This is Tookes’ third and final exhibition at the Gallery at Three Rivers. It coincides with his upcoming retirement from Food, Fitness, & Fun Series: Cookbook Author Dorie Greenspan in Conversation with Oyster Club Executive Chef James WaymanWednesday, March 18 at 6pm
Join us "in conversation" as Oyster Club's executive chef James Wayman talks with award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan about her passion for food. Dorie has written 13 cookbooks, including her latest, Everyday Dorie and Dorie’s Cookies. This intimate talk will also include audience Q&A, as well as a book signing. Ticket price includes a copy of
The Travelers Championship today announced that Bryson DeChambeau, a five-time winner on the PGA TOUR, has committed to play in the 2020 tournament.
DeChambeau’s results have improved in each of the four years he played at TPC River Highlands. In his most recent start last year, DeChambeau tied for eighth.
“Bryson plays well here and enjoys competing in Connecticut,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. “Bryson is quite a player, taking an analytical approach to every facet of
Winner of six Grammy awards and widely-regarded as the world’s best-known and best-loved Irish folk music group, The Chieftains return to Storrs on Saturday, March 14 to treat their audience to a night of rollicking traditional Irish music, dancing, and merriment in the cozy candlelit cabaret setting of UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.
The Storrs concert appearance, one stop in the band’s “The Irish Goodbye” Tour, will celebrate the iconic group’s nearly six decades of music-making, Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is inviting Connecticut residents to participate in a community conversation on workforce development and education issues that he is hosting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the Student Center Theatre on the campus of Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic.
The forum will give residents an opportunity to speak directly with the governor and discuss efforts the state can take to ensure that Connecticut’s education system is training
Call for Artists: The Art of Movement
Mystic, CT — Hartford HealthCare's Chase Family Movement Disorders Center will host "The Art of Movement," an exhibit of creative works by people living with Parkinson's Disease, in May in its new Mystic location. The exhibit is seeking works by people who have Parkinson's.
The exhibit is seeking all types of creative works, including painting, sculpting, creative writing, dance, photography, music, quilting and other crafts.
Interested artists should contact Susan CT Office of Tourism has their upcoming Conference on Tourism where you can learn from national tourism and travel experts on how to bring more to CT's tourist attractions.
Each year, the tourism conference is the biggest gathering of industry leaders in the state. This year, it promises to be packed with even more actionable ideas on how to attract more visitors.
3 reasons you should attend:
• Designed for a wide array of participants: hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, casino resorts, arts and culture Save the date for S.T.E.P.S second annual collaborative Bow-A-Thon taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Groton Bowling Center in Groton, CT. This is a family-friendly event that includes food specials as well as basket raffles. Bring your friends! Teams of 6-8 players can register and your shoe rental and 2 hours of bowling will be included in the admission price.Click here to register.
Contact Bea Jennette with any questions at 860-941-7949 or info@stepsct.org.
Exhibit Opening: Monika Agnello of SETRA ARTES Gallery
Friday, March 6 from 5-7pm
For the month of March, we are delighted to present the work of local artist Monika Agnello of Setra Artes gallery in Westerly in this exhibit titled, I'll Be Right Back.... Opening reception Friday, March 6, from 5-7pm. Exhibit will run through the end of March.
From the artist:These are all the starts.
An accumulation from over the years.
Not one body of work.
These images are the first words of sentences...some may The University of Connecticut Avery Point welcomes all local youngsters to attend a free reading party on Feb. 29 in support of the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day.
The event will run from 1-4 p.m. at the Branford House and the Student Center with live readings, games, crafts and a host of activities for children young and old. Each child will also be given a free book at the event. Florence Griswold Museum is collaborating with Collette Tours to offer Discover Spain’s Classics, an 11-day excursion from Madrid to Barcelona. Travel dates will run from September 7-17, 2020. Together, we’ll experience Spain’s colorful pageant of art, history, and culture. Set against a backdrop that spans sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges, this stunning destination is dotted with white pueblos and groves of oranges and olives.
Witness the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, Thursday, February 20, 20202 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 12 p.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
This free 60-minute webinar is open to all
This webinar will cover the following:What is the Gig Economy?How does a gig worker know if they are an employee or self-employed?Business expenses and recordkeeping for gig workersRules for home rentalsTax payment options for gig workersPlus, a live Q & AClick here to register for the webinar
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The Travelers Championship today announced that Patrick Cantlay has committed to play in the 2020 tournament. Cantlay is a two-time winner on the PGA TOUR and is currently No. 6 in the Official World Golf Ranking. In 2011, Cantlay shot a 60 at TPC River Highlands — the lowest score by an amateur in PGA TOUR history — playing on a sponsor’s exemption as a 19-year-old.
“Patrick will always be remembered for what he did as an amateur here in 2011, but since turning professional he has won on the PGA TOUR, Come join Modern Health, Skintrixx and Nama_Soul this Saturday, February 15 at Rocks 21, 3 Williams Avenue, Mystic from 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Come support local small businesses at this free event and enjoy light refreshments in a great atmosphere.
Modern Health will have our high quality plant-based CBD products. Come sample/purchase our 500-1500mg tinctures that promote anxiety relief and relaxation. Our 500mg pain relief salve, along with our pet care and skin care products promote all natural health, In celebration of his 16-year tenure leading the organization, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present Preston Whiteway with the 20th annual Monte Cristo Award. A gala dinner will be held at the Edison Ballroom (New York City) on Sunday, April 19, 2020.
For the second year in a row, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M) is partnering with the Hartford Marathon Foundation to present a signature running and walking event to the community on May 2, 2020, with the return of Spring Stride.
The event, held on a Saturday, will include a 10K road race, a 5K fun run (and walk) and a children’s run, all starting and finishing at the hospital at 365 Montauk Avenue.
The annual event that returned last year after a seven-year hiatus is expected to draw hundreds of Esteemed community leaders Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and Rob Valenti, President/General Manager of the Valenti Family of Dealerships, will be among the hale and hardy to participate in Mystic Aquarium’s 7th Annual Seal Splash on Saturday, February 22, 2020. This arctic plunge benefits the organization’s Animal Rescue Program.
The duo will dive into the frigid waters of Long Island Sound at Eastern Point Beach in Groton alongside many other ardent supporters. In Leap into your seat for this Leap Day concert featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, and pieces and performers from Turkey. Throughout his career, Music Director and Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada has visited Turkey to conduct many of the country’s leading orchestras. These collaborations have connected Toshi with some of the country’s most gifted artists. The evening opens with the orchestra performing Esintiler (Inspirations) a work by one of Turkey’s most beloved composers Ferit Tüzün. Soloists for the As we get deeper into the winter the City of Groton Cabaret 2020 Concert Series is going full-throttle with its third band of the series – Azalea Drive. Azalea Drive is one of the most popular bands in the region, playing at all sorts of venues throughout the area over the years. And now we have the distinct pleasure of having them play for us on Sunday, February 9th in the City of Groton Auditorium beginning at 3:00 p.m.
This is the trimmed down and mellowed up version of the popular full band Azalea February 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
One of the most rewarding sounds for staff and volunteers in the Animal Rescue Program is a SPLASH! From the first splash of a healing harbor seal entering the med pool to the animal’s ultimate dive into the ocean on release day – to us, a splash means SUCCESS.
You, too, can make a splash by helping Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team succeed in their mission!Splash at Noon
Zbierski House
1 Beach Pond Road
Groton, CT
Registration and check-in begins at 11:00 am with
Described by the Huffington Post as “delightful and funny with a breezy, upbeat score,” TheaterWorksUSA brings its fun-filled, song-filled production of Pete the Cat to the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday February 23 for a special 2:00 pm matinee performance.
Based on the New York Times #1 best-selling children’s books by authors Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat tells the story of a rockin’- but- rowdy blue cat who is given to the Biddle family to learn some Family Activities Include Ice Sculptures, Working Dog Demonstrations, Toy Boat Building, Arts and Crafts, and Special Music Concerts in the Planetarium Mystic Seaport Museum will hold its annual Ice Festival, February 15-17. The event will be three days of winter activities in conjunction with the exhibition J.M.W. Turner: Watercolors from Tate, now on display in the Museum’s Collins Gallery.
Families are invited to enjoy games, activities, music, and entertainment throughout the Museum’s grounds:
•Ice Continuing the Conversation on Race Presented by
Connecticut College, The Day
& The United States Coast Guard AcademyWednesday, February 12, 2020How To Be An Antiracist
New York Times bestselling author and professor of history and international relations, Ibram X. Kendi, discusses the subject matter of his third book, How To Be An Antiracist. According to Kendi, "The only way to undo racism is to constantly identify it and describe it — and then dismantle it."
DATE: Wednesday, February 12, Join us for fourteen free seminars on some of the biggest environmental issues challenging us today. Topics range from Bird Conservation to Approaches to Eating in the United States: Consequences for our Health and Environment, and Global Climate Change to Our Ancient Culture, taught by a range of experts in their fields. Congressman Joe Courtney will also address Earth Day ... 50 years! Environmental Issues in Connecticut and in the USA on April 8. Seminars are held in room C101 at Three Rivers Community On Our Minds Series: Planned Giving, with Nick Kepple & Beth Leamon
Wednesday, January 29 at 6pm
Join local estate planning attorneys Nicholas Kepple and Elizabeth Leamon to explore how you can create a planned giving strategy that meets your financial and philanthropic goals, maximizes tax benefits, and leaves a meaningful legacy of charitable giving. The program will focus on a discussion of opportunities and gift plans such as wills, revocable trusts, charitable trusts, life insurance, and retirement More Music Series: A Winter's Evening~Romantic TriosFriday, February 7 at 7pm
Join NYC-based chamber musicians violinist Hilary Castle, cellist Ani Kalayjian and pianist Milos Repicky for an evening of romantic, lush and indulgent music for piano trio. This program is the perfect preparation for Valentine’s Day as the incredible works delve into the essence of romanticism in classical music!
Tickets $20. Age 18 and under admitted for free. Cash, check, or credit card accepted at the door.
18 and under Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. UConn Avery Point1084 Shennecossett Rd., Groton(Please notice venue change to accommodate larger than anticipated audience. It will now be held at the UConn Avery Point Auditorium (Academic building, 2nd floor).Presented by Mystic Oil, in partnership with Mystic Noank Library and The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CTEndre (Andy) Sarkany from the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will speak about his experiences as a Holocaust survivor at the Mystic Noank General Dynamics Electric Boat presents The Boat for Women. Discover what Electric Boat has to offer in this 3 week-long program for RI residents, February 4-20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm. Explore a different trade each night: pipefitting, electrical, welding, shipfitting, and machining. It's a chance to see if manufacturing is the career for you! Our annual MahoneySabol 5K at the Travelers Championship will benefit the ALS Clinic at the Hospital for Special Care! This year’s event will feature a 5K Run and Kids .5-Mile or 1-Mile Run. For the third year, the event also highlight a 1.5-Mile Fitness Walk! OPENING RECEPTION - WHALERS & LANCERSFeaturing artwork from students of New London & Waterford High SchoolsFriday, Jan. 10 | 5:30 - 8:00pm
Join us for this vibrant and inspiring show featuring works from students in the art programs at both New London High School and Waterford High School.
Come encourage the next generation of arts leaders in our community!
Proudly sponsored by Waterford Education Foundation Kelli O'Connor, ECSO Principal Clarinetist to perform Artie Shaw's Clarinet Concerto.
The 2020 portion of the ECSO’s 19-20 season kicks off with a non-traditional pairing: the New London Big Band on the stage for the first time with the ECSO. Continuing the celebration of Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada’s 10th anniversary, this concert presents a slate of national and local treasures. In recognition of Black History Month, the ECSO performs Concert Overture No. 2 by composer Florence Price. More Music: James HarrisFriday, January 31 at 7 pm
Join us for a performance by local guitarist and vocalist James Harris. James is known for his unique and interesting interpretations of well know acoustic classics: Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Neil Young; 80’s and 90’s rock with a jazz influence, and a variety of his own compelling original works.
Tickets $15
18 and under admitted free. Cash, check & credit card accepted at the door.
Cash or check accepted at the door, or visit our website for advance For over 45 years, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, has served the public, managed a growing corps of volunteers, and seen ongoing success as a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit. Throughout January and February, we hold workshops suitable for all non-profits looking to improve their functionality and efficiency in the areas of: Non-Profit Administration, Finance, Governance, Development, Fundraising, Event Management, Communications, and of course Volunteer Management - over 650 volunteers Music Matters: Irish Music in North America
Saturday, January 11 at 5pmShannon Heaton, vocals, wood flute, whistles
Matt Heaton, vocals, guitar, bouzouki, bodhránIrish Music in North AmericaLovely Annie • Mountain Road
Galway Rambler • Lover’s Lament
First Date • Pick the Lock
Cabin Boy • Giant of the Road
LuAnn's Jig • Paulline O'Neill's
Sailing Down Fulton Street • Lily of the West
Botany Bay • 900 Miles • Ormond Sound
Maids of Mitchellstown
McFadden’s Handsome Daughter
Just ten months after Monday, December 9, 2019, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:30─7:30 p.m.
Applying for financial aid for college doesn’t have to be stressful. Take the mystery out of FASFA when you attend one of two free workshops offered by Three Rivers Community College. If you or your child are planning to attend college in the Fall 2020, then you need to complete your 20/21 FAFSA application, no matter what college you’re attending. This can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Three Rivers Financial Aid experts, Director Youth Holiday Art Workshop at La Grua CenterSunday, December 15 from 10am-NoonFor the sixth year in a row, La Grua Center and the Stonington Garden Club are pleased to host our Kid’s Holiday Art Workshop! Local artisans will be on hand to help children create ornaments, cards, wreaths and other holiday treats, including a special table with our friends from Yellow Farmhouse Education Center!Drop in from 10am - noon. Open to the public; no registration needed. Younger children must be accompanied by an Music Matters: Cafe Lisboa
Portuguese Fado with Sonia Bettencourt & Guitarras do AtlanticoSaturday, December 14 at 5pm
In what has become a much beloved tradition, Sonia Bettencourt and Guitarras do Atlantico return to delight us with a December Fado performance. Fado is the folk music of Portuguese urban cafés and the ancient ports. It’s a haunting, wistful amalgam of Portuguese, Iberian, North African Arab and black, Moorish, Roma, and Atlantic islands roots. This is more than just the music of the The ECSO continues its 73rd season with an array of pieces that showcase the wide scope of the orchestral repertoire. Opening the concert in bombastic fashion is an arrangement of the iconic rock band Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, a prog-rock operetta and one of their most popular songs. The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus joins to open the concert with this piece.
Composer Charles Frink, an original member of the ECSO, and good friend of founding Music Director, Victor Norman, grew to become a The Lyman Allyn Art Museum kicks off its Season of Wonderment on Saturday, Nov. 23 with the opening of its newest family-friendly exhibit, Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! Throughout November and December, an array of activities and programs will provide holiday fun for the whole family. Please reserve your spots for programs that require RSVPs early. Check out the list below for more details.
Grand Menagerie: Animals in Art! Opening 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 From the earliest cave drawings, to the
Mystic Seaport Museum is celebrating 40 years of its holiday performance, Lantern Light Tours with a nod to past productions and a return to classic holiday themes.
A Mystic holiday tradition, Lantern Light Tours is a progressive play that weaves a heart-warming holiday story in the setting of the historic buildings and vessels of the Museum.
The Lantern Light Tours plot changes every year and the writing and production planning begins early in the spring. This year’s script was written by Rebecca Hard Rock Cafe® Serves Up Limited-Time, Multi-Course Menu Offerings and Breakfast with Santa for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Hard Rock Cafe® Foxwoods is inviting guests to a rockin’ celebration with holiday-themed family events and two limited-time, pre-fixe menu options. Available from 12/2/2019 to 1/1/2020, Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods Festive Menu and Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe Menu will provide a great value for group holiday celebrations including parties of two or At Three Rivers, students can use their winter break to earn 3 to 4 credits in less than 3 weeks and fulfill a degree requirement or prerequisite. The Winter Session at Three Rivers Community College begins on Thursday, December 26 and runs through Thursday, January 16. Registration is now open and runs through Tuesday, December 24.
Most courses are offered completely online, enabling students to take classes from the comfort of home, while on vacation, or wherever they may be. Other classes are offered Music Matters: Heartfelt Salon, Intimate Stage
Saturday, November 23 at 5pmSonja Du Toit Tengblad, sopranoEmily Marvosh, contraltoJoseph Turbessi, pianosHearfelt Salon, Intimate StageMiddle-English love song Bryd one brere
Elizabethan songs by Thomas Morley
Handel arias from Ariodante & Judas Maccabeus
trad. Northumberland Blow the Wind Southerly
Jacques Offenbach Barcarolle
Gustav Mahler from Rückert-Lieder
Amy Beach Three Browning Exhibit Openings
Friday, November 8 from 5-7pm (remarks and short video at 5:45)
Saturday, November 9 from 2-4pm (remarks and short video at 3:45)
“Pawcatuck Remembers: 80 Years at the 40 Field Street School”
Pawcatuck Remembers is a student-developed art exhibition and book project capturing snapshots and stories of the school since 1939.
Remarks and short video viewing at 5:45 on Friday and 2:45 on Saturday.
Wine, soft drinks, nibbles, and cafeteria “Candy Cookies.”
Share your own memories and
11th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts FairSaturday, November 16 from 9:30am-3pmNew and returning artisans join us for our 11th annual Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show. Bring a friend and get a start on your holiday shopping! Join us at 5 pm on Friday, November 1 for a free seminar on bats. “Bat Crazy” is a presentation by bat expert and biologist, Maureen Heidtmann, who has worked with bats for more than 25 years. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and a Certified Wildlife Conservationist with the State of Connecticut’s DEEP. She also fosters bats and will have two with her to show.
The presentation is free and open to the public and will be held at Three Rivers Community College in room C-101. For more information, Sunday, November 3 at 3pm
Join us for an intimate concert with Ribchinsky performing JS Bach’s Third Suite in C major as well modern works by Cassado, Elliot Carter and the Beatles. Ribchinsky will discuss the influence of Bach on the technique and musical soul of the cello.
50th Anniversary of Earth Day Marks Pivotal Year for the PlanetOn April 22, 1970, 20 million people took to the streets and college campuses across the country to protest environmental ignorance and demand greater protections for our planet. This first Earth Day sparked the passage of major environmental legislation in the U.S. including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
“The 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020 will Sunday, November 17, 2019
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Long recognized as the signature women's business gathering in Connecticut, the event will salute women's economic empowerment honoring entrepreneurs, business and community leaders
The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) will host its annual Gala Luncheon celebrating "Women Rising 2019," spotlighting the positive and critical changes that women are bringing to Connecticut's economy. The event will take place on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 East Putnam Avenue, 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019New London Science & Technology Magnet High SchoolA debate among the candidates for New London’s City Council will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the New London Science & Technology Magnet High School, 490 Jefferson Ave., on the high school campus.
The debate is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, Centro de la Comunidad and the New London NAACP.
Only three incumbents are running this year for seats on what will be a markedly The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites media members to the Opening Reception for the Electric Boat Employee Art Exhibition. The event will take place at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery on the second floor of the Branford House from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 24.
The exhibition will be open to the general public and campus community from 12-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 24, 2019 through January 5, 2020 (excluding Nov. 28 and 29).
On display for this Opening Reception & ExhibitionComplimentary light appetizers and cash bar offered.Oct. 19 5:00-8:00 pm &New London Art Walk Night Check out our Gallery and Shop neighbors - Studio 33, Marquee Gallery, Custom House, and Flavour's of Life These great galleries & shops will stay open till 8 pm for your strolling pleasure.So come out and enjoy all that New London has to offer!! Click here for info on these exhibitions and our upcoming 2019 Schedule of Events Christen Brewer of Miranda Creative presents a free SCORE workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook” on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chester Town Hall. With support from Essex Savings Bank.In this interactive and engaging workshop with Christen Brewer of Miranda Creative, you will learn Facebook specific tips and techniques at the intermediate to advanced level. Learn social media best practices, proven tips for increased engagement, how to use audience platforms, and more. There
"Bond of Hope" Kick-off Gala fundraising gala will introduce our Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth plans for 2020 and present the 2019 Award of Excellence on October 29 at 6 p.m., Port & Starboard at Ocean Beach, New London.
Exemplary Award of Excellence
Beatrice Jeanette, founder and president of S.T.E.P.S., Inc.
With Beatrice's vision, over 800 girls have learned to make positive, confident choices and how to bounce back from adversity.
Unsung Hero
Cindy Alvarez, teen program coordinator, In The Thick travels to Connecticut this month for two live shows. The roundtable podcast is hosted by award-winning journalists, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela, and it covers politics, race and culture from the perspective of people of color (POC). In The Thick has hosted a number of live shows around the country and world, from Chicago to Mexico City to Los Angeles.
“Connecticut is undergoing a demographic transformation, with Latinos making up the largest and fastest growing Tuesday, October 22, 20192 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 8 a.m. Hawaii This free 60-minute webinar is open to ALL. This webinar will cover the following: •Explain the reason for a new design of the W-4•Explain Steps 1-5 of the 2020 Form W-4•Explain who must use the 2020 Form W-4 •Illustrate how to complete two of the five worksheets from Publication 15-T•Plus a live Q & AClick here to register for the webinar
Tax DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2019TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 PMLOCATION: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 RESERVE YOUR SEAT:REGISTER NOW
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business Workshop, “Effective Small Business Time Management.”
Small business owners wear multiple hats and play several roles in running their business. Juggling the demands of tasks and time can be frustrating and The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) announces the organization’s Annual Benefit Gala to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT. This year’s gala theme is “Dear NESS” and will be filled with NESS student stories and the impact donors make on their lives. Funds raised at the gala are used to support NESS’s annual fund and provide scholarships to keep NESS inclusive and accessible.
NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning nonprofit ocean adventure As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through years of rehab, over 350 hours of reconstructive facial surgery, and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Engel witnessed the good, the bad and the profound in patient care. Join us as he shares his experiences as a young patient and the extensive effect that healthcare professionals had upon him. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at Three Rivers Community College on Help us restore the vibrant ecosystem of Alewife Cove by joining us for our 1st annual Endless Summer FUNdraiser! Join us for delicious food with a Chef Carving Station and Prime Rib along with passed around appetizers, pasta bar and salads, a cash bar and prizes and drawings with many gift donations from local businesses. Plus we have Live Music with The Rivergods one of New England’s premiere Americana / Roots Bands.
When: Saturday Oct 12. 2019 - 6pm to 10pmWhere: Ocean Beach Park New London, CT - As part of the Good Deeds program, ConnectiCare employees joined their members in volunteering at the FoodShare facility in Bloomfield. Good Deeds offers the opportunity for ConnectiCare employees to join their members in doing good for local communities. Cool Nights Warm Jazz: The Packer Trio with Ian KellyFriday, October 25 at 7pm
The Packer Trio featuring Ian Kelly on drums, Tom Latawiec on bass, and Fred Fagan on guitar, has developed a very eclectic repertoire over the last 19 years. They specialize in jazz standards with a modern approach and a chemistry that only comes from time. The Trio will delight us with Latin, traditional, and some original pieces.
Visit our website for advance ticket sales. Cash, credit card, and check accepted at the door.
Safe Futures Annual Safe Walk is scheduled as a kick-off event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month for Sunday morning, October 6th at the Crystal Mall in Waterford (inside). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:15 a.m. The registration fee is $25 for individuals, $15 for students. Student teams are accepted at no charge.(must fill out registration form) We hope to have a record turnout this year with the help of the business community! Businesses are encouraged to create a team to Today’s Challenges of Attracting, Developing and
Retaining a Healthcare WorkforceFriday, October 18, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room • Three Rivers Community College
574 New London Turnpike • Norwich, CT
Please join the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board and our healthcare partners to explore the changing realities facing our region’s healthcare workforce
Feel free to share this invitation with others
8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast & Networking
8:30 – 9:00 • Welcome – Chris Jewell, EWIB The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2019-20 season on Saturday, October 26, at 7:30 PM with “New Season – New World”, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This opening concert features violinist, Solomiya Ivakhiv making her ECSO debut with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. The concert concludes with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (From the New World).
The ECSO is partnering with the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation to offer discounts for the opening concert to all walkers for their Maria Miranda presents a free SCORE workshop, “Instagram for Business (IG4BZ),” on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Madison Senior Center. Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank.With more than 200 million users accessing at least one business profile a day, Instagram for Business (IG4BZ) has become a vital part of nearly every marketing strategy, offering opportunities for engagement, conversion and advocacy. Join us for an engaging dialogue with an Instagram pro from Miranda Creative. Join us for our Red Carpet Gala benefiting the Forever In My Heart Foundation at the beautiful Grand Pequot Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino.You will experience amazing live entertainment, delicious food prepared by Foxwoods Executive Chef and dance the night away while raising money to Save dogs in shelters and improve lives of CT Disabled Veterans.
An award-winning entertainment will open the 3rd Annual Forever In My Heart Foundation Charity Gala followed by a sit down dinner, live music, silent and
The 42nd Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
Sunday October 6, 20195K and 10K races start promptly at 9:30amFamily Fun Run, Walk, Roll starts at 11:00amDay of registrations and pre-registration check in begins at 8:00amCamp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385$25 early individual registration / $30 race day$45 early family registration (2 adults, 2 children) / $50 race day$5 child registration (12 and under)Race officiant is SNERRO
Sponsors includeOutback SteakhouseThe 21st On the night of October 19,1944, Ensign Merle H. Longnecker of New Rockford, North Dakota and Ensign George K. Kraus of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin had been both flying their Grumamn F6F-5N U.S. Navy “Hellcats” when they were both killed. Something went wrong during a training flight resulting in both planes colliding and crashing over Norwich, Connecticut.
The Norwich Area Veterans Council is conducting a 75th Anniversary Memorial Program in memory of Ensign Longnecker and Ensign Kraus at the Preston Public The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites all local residents and their dogs to campus this Friday, September 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to meet two new members of its campus community – Sergeant Justin Cheney and Officer Tildy, a three-year old yellow lab/golden retriever mix. The event will take place at the campus gazebo, adjacent to the University police station.
No advance registration is required for this event, and free parking will be available in lots A and B on campus.
Sergeant Cheney World Comes to La Grua Series: Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad: Teaching, Traveling, and Learning in Southeast Asia
With Tim FlanaganWednesday, October 16 at 6pm
From teaching poetry in Vietnam to living with Burmese refugees in Thailand, Tim will share photos, stories and lessons learned from a year abroad. Learn how to travel cheaply while immersing yourself in another culture. Ask questions and get inspired to take your own adventure!
Cost: Suggested donation $5
Tim Flanagan teaches social For immediate release:
Sep. 26, 2019
Military Matters: Tidewater Screening and Panel Discussion
as part of the Mystic Film Festival
at La Grua Center
Thursday, October 3 at 6:30pm
As part of the Mystic Film Festival, La Grua Center presents a screening of Tidewater, which explores how rising sea levels affect military readiness
and national security.
Panel discussion immediately following with Roger Sorkin, director; Bob Ross, executive director of the Connecticut Office of Military Affairs; On September 22 at 2pm, enjoy a remarkable afternoon with the world's most famous sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, as the launch of the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut Annual Campaign. Dr. Ruth will advise the Garde audience and answer questions on issues concerning love, sex, and health, in no-nonsense and non-judgmental terms, all with a good dose of fun.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, The University of Connecticut Avery Point invites all campus community members and local residents to join us for a panel discussion and networking event entitled “Women Leaders Making a Difference” on Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at the campus Student Center Auditorium. The event brings together a group of inspirational women leaders in the region who will share their stories, contributions and ideas for empowering one another.The Keynote Speaker for the event is Kate Farrar (Executive Director of the Walter Iooss Jr., photographer and longtime contributor to Sports Illustrated, has been called the “poet laureate of sports.” He has captured the thrill, triumph, and complexity of athletic achievement for over 50 years. Iooss began his career in 1961 at the age of 17, and he has produced a remarkable body of work in the decades since, documenting pivotal moments and shooting iconic athletes in introspective portraits.
The exhibition LEGENDS: the Sports Photography of Walter Iooss will open with an evening Single tickets for the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-20 season are now on sale to the public. Tickets can be purchased online at gardearts.org, by calling the Garde Arts Center Box Office at 860-444-7373 x 1, calling the Symphony office at 860-443-2876, or in person at the Eastern Connecticut Symphony office at 289 State Street, New London, CT. Subscription packages, which offer ticket exchange, savings, and other benefits are still available.
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), in collaboration with Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, will conduct education and outreach events in observance of Responsible Gaming Education Week, which takes place from September 15-21, 2019.
CCPG staff will be on hand at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun to raise public awareness of responsible gaming, problem gambling, and the availability of prevention and recovery services statewide. Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW) provides an opportunity to share The Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS® is hosting a free energy efficiency fair on September 26th from 5pm to 7pm at Foundry 66 in Norwich, CT. Your utility company has incentives and programs that can help lower your use and energy costs. Attendees will learn from our vendors and presenters how to manage energy use in their homes or businesses. Seminars on energy efficiency, smart home technology, home energy savings and financing will take place during the event. Vendors include AdvantaClean of Dogbite, Heap and The Dogmatics Saturday, Sept. 21 | Gates open at 6:30 pm
TICKETS: $10 at door (no presale tickets)
Band line-up-
Dogbite 7 pm
Heap 8 pm
The Dogmatics 9 pm
A bit about these great bands-
Dogbite is an eclectic, ragtag outfit dedicated to performing roots music. The group is a six-piece combo, a trio or a duo, depending on the venue, plus any fellow travelers who happen to be in the room at the time of a performance or recording session. Drawing from a rich variety of sources, Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business
Liberty Bank’s tuition-free Academy for Small Business is a comprehensive training program that
provides education and guidance to small business owners on successfully operating a business.
Curriculum
Using course material primarily fromthe FDIC’s Money Smart for Small Businesses, the ten-week academy covers topics including:
Banking Services & Credit ReportingOrganizational TypesTime ManagementFinancial Management & Record KeepingPlanning for a Healthy
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce the US Army Corps of Engineers as the 2019 Team Walktober. TLGV designates one person, or team of people, to represent the best of Walktober. The U.S. Army Corps team of Michelle Cucchi, Nicole Giles, Cathy St. Andre and Glenna Vitello exemplify the volunteer spirit that has made Walktober a success for the last 29 years.
Brought to you by The Last Green Valley, Inc., the 29th year of Walktober runs from Sept. 21 to Nov. 3 and offers an array of > Click here to learn more. The Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session business planning workshop series is for individuals who are seriously considering starting a business, and for current business owners looking for insights and inspiration for growing their business. The interactive sessions give participants the opportunity to learn from SCORE Mentors and other entrepreneurs. The workshops include in-class work on the most important aspects of building a business, as well as discussion and brainstorming. The The 2019 Connecticut Lodging Association Annual Tax and Labor Seminar features presentations, with Q&A, from the CT Department of Revenue Services and Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C., a Connecticut-based law firm with a national reputation in the practice specialty of labor and employment law, and a long time partner of CLA. Topics will include, but not limited too:•New 1% CT Meal Tax•Overview of CT Lodging Taxes•New Sexual Harassment Laws - The “Time’s Up” Act, signed into law in mid-June, expands The Thames River Heritage Park will offer a special schedule for the hop-on hop-off water taxi service on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, during the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival being held at Fort Trumbull and City Pier in New London.
The Water Taxi will operate continuous express water taxi service between Fort Trumbull and City Pier in New London and between Fort Trumbull and Thames River Landing in Groton from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Water Taxi will operate on a regular
Friday, September 20 at 7pm
This dynamic group is comprised of some of the sassiest jazz players in the region who keep the room full of lively vibes. The band, featuring Ben Velazquez (bass), Chris Leigh (guitar), Miguel Rios (congas), Steve Marien (saxophone), Rufus Davis (piano), and Luis Rivera (percussion), combines elements of traditional Latin music with an eclectic repertoire of jazz standards and pop/fusion classics.
Tickets $20
18 and under admitted free. Cash, check & credit card accepted at How has giving changed since 2017? Why should I consider accelerating my giving? Is a donor advised fund the best option for me? When should I set up a charitable remainder trust?
You are invited to hear Stephanie Diamond, Managing Director, Charitable Planning Strategies of Schwab Charitable in New York City speak at the Mystic Museum of Art on October 3, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 pm. At this event, Stephanie will answer these questions and explain much more about how the current tax laws impact the way Thursday, September 19, 2019, 2 p.m.
This free 120-minute webinar is open to ALL
This webinar will cover the following: Illustrate the user-friendly features and design improvements of the new IRS Withholding Estimator to help taxpayers check their withholding.Demonstrate how to use the new Withholding Estimator.Explain why taxpayers need to do a Paycheck Checkup to check their withholding.Plus a live Q & ARegister here.Tax Professionals – Earn 2 CE Credit – Category: Federal Tax
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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Presents LeadingTOGETHER 2019
THRIVING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SERIES
September 12, 2019
4:00pm - 5:30pmWaterford Public Library
49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Town of WATERFORD
What makes Waterford a thriving community?
We would like to hear what excites and inspires you about your town! Join us in a conversation to talk about how we can connect and do better together as a community.
Conversation facilitated by Maryam Elahi, President & CEO In an effort to expand program offerings, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) is pleased to announce a new Community Partnership Program with Essex Meadows. Essex Meadows is a retirement community committed to helping residents embrace lifelong learning, and often hosts educational programs that meet SECWAC’s mission to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs, including the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” Program.
To launch the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), Town of Westerly, Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), and North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announce the eighth annual “Catch a Curl” Youth Surf Competition. The event will be held at the Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Avenue) in Rhode Island on Saturday, September 14. Catch a Curl is open to beginners through advanced youth surfers and will include a beach cleanup as part of the event. Kids can try surfing with the support Exhibit Opening: The Whimsical World of Samuel Austin
Friday, September 13 from 5-7pm
Come explore the whimsical world of Colorado artist Samuel Austin in this special partner exhibit with our friends at Curated gallery in Mystic. Exhibit will run through October 2019. Enjoy two openings, one at Curated gallery in Mystic on September 6th from 5-7pm and the other at La Grua on September 13th, 5-7pm. We’ll have bubbly, nibbles, and rum tasting with Real McCoy Rum founders Bailey and Jennifer Pryor.
For Corvettes Only is holding their Corvette Gathering at the Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT on Sunday, September 22, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rain day Sunday, September 29, 2019.For more information, visit forcorvettesonly.com.About For Corvettes Only, Inc.
FCO Inc. attends and hosts many functions throughout the year and caravans to other Corvette events in the New England area. See the events section for 2018 club activities.
FCO Inc. usually meets at 6:30 pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The dinner Our Time for Me Wellness Series is back for the fall! For our kickoff event, we've got a special 1-hour show planned for you!ABOUT
Purposeful Music: An Evening with Charles Austin
Special Guests: Comedic Motivational Speaker Michelle Gotay and our very own Spa Director, Marie Mozzi
Houston, Texas native Charles Austin shares his original songs in a style that offers a mix of Modern Folk American with hints of Rock, Blues, Jazz and Country.
Charles has found his purpose through music and challenges you To Cleanse, or Not to Cleanse?Presented by Dr. Laura MunroCleansing has become a household term, but what does it actually mean? How does it affect your body? Why cleanse in the first place? Is cleansing just a fad or legit?Join Dr. Laura Munro, a practicing physician and Chief Medical Officer of Natura Medica in Mystic, CT, and learn about the components of fasting/detoxifying and how to reap the benefits your own life.Dr. Munro has studied under world renowned Dr. Walter Crinnion in environmental The Norwich Tech Class of 2020 will be hosting Fall Fest on October 4, 2019 from 4-7PM. The festival will include a vendor/craft fair, a car show, food trucks, and yard games. This event is open to the public and fun for the whole family! If you are interested in being a vendor or participating in the car show, please contact jaime.miller@ct.gov or 860-892-2114. Car show registrants can participate day of as well! On Saturday, September 7, Mystic Aquarium will host a live feed from aboard the Okeanos Explorer during its expedition of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts. The presentation by Mystic Aquarium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deep Connections 2019: Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts is set for 11:00am– 11:30am in the Aquarium’s on-site Foxwoods Marine Theater.
This is the first time that NOAA has explored the region since its designation as a marine national Music Matters: Pianist Olga Vinokur
Saturday, September 14 at 5pmThe Heart & Soul of Russia Program:
Scriabin Etudes, Preludes & a Sonata
Rachmaninoff Études Tableaux, Moments Musicaux
Prokofiev Sarcasms, Op. 17
Kreisler-Rachmaninoff Liebesleid
We often think of Russian pianism as being virtuosic. Russian Late Romantic music does require ferocious technical mastery, but the heart of this celebrated style is its deep lyricism. Among Russian performers gracing the American concert stage today, there is The Town of Stonington will be conducting a Community Conversation 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the La Grua Center (32 Water Street, Stonington; lagruacenter.org), about various design solutions to address needs for the South Pier at the Town Dock in Stonington Borough. Community leaders initiated a project to evaluate the condition of the South Pier and develop plans to ensure that this asset is in good repair for the future. The South Pier currently is leased by the Southern New England Plimoth Plantation announced today it will officially launch Mayflower II, the acclaimed living history museum’s historic tall ship, on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. The ceremony, which begins at 2:00 p.m., includes performances, remarks, and the ship’s christening with water from all fifty states as well as Plymouth, U.K. and Leiden, Netherlands, before Mayflower II is lowered into the Mystic River to float for the first time in three years. On Thursday, September 5, 2019, renowned artist Jan Dilenschneider will host a gallery showing of 26 specially created oil paintings in support of Mystic Aquarium’s mission. Dilenschneider's goal, consistent with that of Mystic Aquarium, is to help people understand the importance of nature.
The collection can be viewed from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Marra Family Gallery located at the Milne Ocean Science and Conservation Center at Mystic Aquarium.
“I want people to fall in love with the beauty of The Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods hosts the inaugural TangerFIT 5K Run and Health Walk at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sunday, October 6, 2019 to benefit The Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center of Waterford, CT.
The run will commence at 9am in front of the Fox Tower Hotel and take you through the resort to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum finishing at the Fox Tower Grand Terrace Lawn. Here you will receive awards and be able to enjoy music, food and refreshments. After the race spend the day with us The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, will present a free Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, September 10, 9 - 10:30 a.m. in Old Saybrook. The workshop covers how to "Get Found on Google Search and Maps" and “Reach Customers Online with Google,” presented by Google speaker Sixcia Devine and SCORE mentor Anne Driscoll. The event is co-sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce.
With Sixcia Devine and Anne Driscoll, attendees will explore Google My For the seventh year, Mystic Aquarium is proud to host an Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. This sensory sensitive evening is free for pre-registered families or groups with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges and features a quiet area, supportive staff and access to select Aquarium exhibits.
The 2019 event comes on the heels of an important initiative for Mystic Aquarium with the certification The Hygienic Art honors Hygienic Art co-founder Jim Stidfole with an evening of music, drinks, and dinner catered by Bayou BBQ & Grill on Saturday, August 31, 2019, 6:30 - 10 pm. All proceeds benefit the Jim Stidfole Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Admission (includes dinner):
$25 in advance available online at HYGIENIC.ORG
$30 at the gate
Schedule:
6:30 Dinner - Catered by The Bayou BBQ & Grill
Menu- Jambalaya, Corn Bread , Coleslaw, Potato Salad
Cash bar available 21+
6:55 Welcoming Remarks: Saturday, August 17, 6 -11 pm.
The Hygienic Art park on Saturday, August 17 hosts a gathering to celebrate New London County’s vibrant Hip-Hop scene and honor the legendary super producer/human Smoke The World!!!
This will be an epic night full of Recording Artists, Producers, Engineers, DJs, Photographers, Videographers, Managers, Promoters, Dancers and everyone else who helps put positive energy & vibes into our community.
6:30 - 8:00pm All ages
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 18 +
Admission is $5. Music Matters: Meshulan-Kraft, Two PianosSaturday, August 24 at 5pm
Benita Meshulam & Edith Kraft
1886 Chickering concert grand
& 1922 Mason & Hamlin grandBrahms Haydn Variations
Manuel Infante Tres Danzas Andaluzas
Manuel de Falla Danzas españolas, from La Vida Breve
It's taken us a decade to present our first Music Matters piano duo recital: two superb pianists at two exceptional grands. Acclaimed New York pianists Benita Meshulam and Edith Kraft have their own solo and teaching careers, of The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, offers a free workshop in its Non-Profit Series, “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” on Wednesday, September 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit organization, understanding the next steps in how to effectively manage your organization will be key to long-term success.
In this free workshop, SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through these The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free 2-part workshopon “Cost, Price and Profit” with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro. Expanding this popular topic into two parts – with a focus on Cost in Part 1 and Price in Part 2 – allows us to delve more deeply into the facets of the Cost-Price-Profit equation and includes time for attendees to participate in exercises aimed at developing their own skills. DATES: Part 1 - Thursday, September 5, 2019
The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is hosting their second annual Fishing Tourney on Saturday, August 10. This fishing tournament is a catch and release tournament except for Porgies. Each participant can bring 1 Porgy back to NESS for an official measurement. All other fish will be measured on the water, photographed for proof, and released! While everyone is invited to participate, prizes will only be awarded to participants under age 18.
Don't have a boat to go out on? No problem! On August 10, Mystic Seaport Museum will celebrate the opening of its new exhibition, Mary Mattingly’s Open Ocean, with a day of art-related activities, music, a lecture, live music, and the opportunity to meet the artist. Mattingly is a leading contemporary artist from Brooklyn, New York, with an interest in the sea as a platform for making art.
Mattingly comes to the project with a background in photography and sculpture. Her work consists mainly of sculptures and installations made from mass-produced From application and registration to financial aid, testing to scheduling classes, Super Saturday offers new and current students an opportunity for one-stop registration for the fall semester on August 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in the A Wing.
“We want to give students one more opportunity to take advantage of this popular way to register or enroll. Super Saturday makes this as easy as possible,” says Robert Farinelli, Dean of Academics. “Students can get guidance in
Join Supreme Hot Dog for a Hot Dog Eating Contest at National Night Out on August 6, 2019 at Poquonnock Plains Park, 150 Fort Hill Rd, Groton.
The purpose of National Night Out is to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer and more caring place to live. Free event to all!
Supreme Hot Dog is joined by other vendors for this first time contest. Come see if you have what it takes to earn the title!
First Friday: Ready, Set, Race!
Come out to Cafe Otis on August 2nd, 2019 starting at 6pm for Downtown Norwich’s First Friday event. We will be hosting classic cars and musical guest, Carrie Ashton, in our parking lot beside the restaurant. Along with these great additions, Cafe Otis will be hosting a mini car race with great prizes for participants.Spots are limited for the mini car race
For more information about Downtown Norwich First Friday, find the details here: A webinar on "IRS Civil Enforcement: Field Collections Enforcement and Employment Tax Compliance" will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 2 p.m.
This free This free 60-minute webinar is open to practitioners. The webinar will provide an overview of the following:
Common causes of businesses accruing employment/payroll taxesThe risks of using a 3rd party to handle employment/payroll taxesTools the employer can use to monitor their own compliance and limit risksOptions offered by the IRS for a The public is invited to join the Mohegan Tribe at their annual Mohegan Wigwam Festival at Fort Shantok, Village of Uncas, on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10 am to 7 pm.
Learn more about Mohegan culture and traditions including Native American crafts, foods, dancing and drumming. The festival is open to all ages, is family-friendly and admission is free. No pets, please.
Parking is at Mohegan Sun’s Thames Garage and shuttles will run throughout the day, each day (including for In recognition of National Health Center Week we are pleased to offer a community yoga event on Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 am-10:00 am on the Norwichtown Green. The first 150 people who register and attend the event will receive a free UCFS Healthcare yoga mat. If you are interested in participating please register. Thames River Heritage Park invites you to hop aboard one of our navy utility boats for a fascinating narrated 90-minute tour. You'll Hear about privateers, Battle of Groton Heights, Benedict Arnold and the burning of New London, the world’s first nuclear submarine, life on SUBASE New London and more.
For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River and entry to Long Island Sound, with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have Golf Fore! Prostate Cancer Research | 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Dr. Sheffield's Certified Natural ToothpasteAugust, 22nd 2019 at Lake of Isles, 12:30 Tee Time
North Stonington, CT – The 20th Annual Prostate Cancer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Lake of Isles Golf Course.Golf Fore! Prostate Cancer Research is organized by Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC and works closely with the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Supported by the late, legendary On Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. the IRS will host a 60 minute webinar open to practitioners on Understanding an Offer in Compromise. Topics:Offer in Compromise (OIC) and why it is used as a Collection toolProvide a general overview of OIC Calculation including special circumstancesDiscuss the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier Tool on IRS.gov and how it worksPlus, live Q & AClick here to register for webinar
Tax Professionals – Earn 1 CE Credit – Category: Federal Tax
Closed captioning is offered for The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents the Second Annual Business Networking Event, at the classic Maritime Grille located just minutes from historic downtown Guilford, on August 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us and make valuable contacts, hear an inspiring presentation, and enjoy yummy food.
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Maria Miranda, Principal and Creative Director of Miranda Creative, as our guest speaker. Her engaging talk “30 in 30” The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is in need of volunteers for the upcoming 62nd Mystic Outdoor Art Festival happening on August 10 and 11, 2019. The oldest festival of its kind, the Mystic Outdoor Art festival hosts over 250 artists and artisans over a two mile stretch of historic downtown Mystic. To ensure that all runs smoothly, the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce needs the help of fun, friendly people over the course of this two day event. Visit Mystic Seaport Museum will hold its annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28.The event showcases high-quality antique vessels, including cruisers, sailboats, and runabouts. The classic vessels will create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront. Visitors are invited to see the displayed vessels Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An award competition will recognize excellence in restoration, authenticity, and workmanship.This year, Brought to Light: European Paintings from the Collection showcases the Lyman Allyn’s collection of European paintings with a selection of portraits, history paintings, still lifes, genre scenes, and landscapes from the early Renaissance through the 1800s. European paintings have been part of the collection since the Lyman Allyn opened in 1932, but the museum’s more recent emphasis on American art has kept its European paintings hidden away in storage. Brought to Light reexamines the museum’s European
Find out about the wide range of volunteer opportunities that are open to you at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc in Old LymeAbout Volunteering
All volunteers must attend a General Orientation prior to volunteering. The General Orientation begins in the classroom with an overview of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, who we serve, our horses, and our policies and procedures. It also includes a tour of the facility. At the General Orientation, volunteers will choose a role(s) they are interested in and Mystic Seaport Museum announces it is honoring the Dark Harbor 20 class owners with the William A. Baker Award. The award is given to promote the awareness and appreciation of fine examples of one-design classes or boats of like kind, and to foster faithful preservation and restoration, and encourage their continued use.
The owners are being recognized for their effort to preserve and maintain a significant class of American sailing craft.
Antique and classic boat organizations throughout the Interested in a career in the health field? Three Rivers Community College will hold two information sessions for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S., its newest credit degree program, on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in room B125.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants play a vital role in today’s healthcare field. They assist physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and staff in giving the best care to patients and their family. Students Join the Spice Club for cooking classes this July. Classes for adults are being held on July 18 & 25 at 5pm for $45 and for kids on July 14 & 21 at 5pm for $35. We will be supporting local farms by using local produce and we will have dairy and gluten free recipes. Classes have a maximum enrollment of 6 people. Please contact thespiceclubct@yahoo.com for information and to enroll. The Thames River Heritage Park is offering free weekend walking tours of historic downtown New London and Fort Trumbull. The tours are timed to coordinate with the water taxi schedule and designed to offer visitors more options to enhance their experience and more thoroughly understand the significant history and heritage of the park’s Thames River sites.
Fort Trumbull tours highlight the significance of the fort and the neighborhood from Colonial times through the Cold War. Downtown tours focus on general
RUNA, a band that infuses Celtic music with Americana and roots music, will debut its newest music video at Mystic Seaport Museum in advance of its July 13 performance at the Museum’s Arts on the Quad.
RUNA shot the video for the song “The Banks of Newfoundland” on the Joseph Conrad, a full-rigged ship that is a floating exhibition at Mystic Seaport Museum. Visitors to the Museum can see the video on screens located at the North and South Museum entrances beginning Monday, July 8.
The song is about the Red, white, & blue and free family fun too! Celebrate the happy holiday weekend with the best deals and smile worthy family activities at Tanger Outlets!Saturday, July 6 from 12 PM - 5 PM (live entertainment begins at 2pm on the concourse): fun activities, live music and free games.Experience the fun with entertainment by Captain America, live music from The Bernadettes, a photo booth, strolling performers, family-friendly games and more!TANGERCLUB VIP PERK - The first 100 members to check-in at the Tanger Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and one of the nation’s leading aquariums, will host Eating with the Ecosystem, a Rhode Island-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a locally-sourced approach to sustaining New England’s wild seafood, for an “underwater affair” in the main gallery on July 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as part of its popular Conservation in Action Series.
“New England provides a diversity of local seafood species, but despite the abundance of seafood Learn how to run a safe and successful babysitting business by taking ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety. Designed for 12-18 year olds, the 8-hour class covers basic childcare, playtime, supervision, safety, and CPR/AED and Basic First Aid. Students will receive a 2-year ASHI certification that is valued by parents.
When: Friday, June 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Three Rivers Community College.
Cost: $100.
Learn more at: www.threerivers.edu/babysitting.
Save a Life with American Heart Stonington Sounds Summer Music Festival Saturday, June 22, starting at 11 a.m.Stonington Sounds is a FREE music festival with concerts happening throughout the day in various outdoor/indoor locations in Stonington Borough anchored at La Grua Center and the Stonington Commons Green adjacent to La Grua Center.
The festival will feature a diverse lineup of musicians from classical to jazz and is scheduled so that audiences can stroll, shop, and dine during breaks in the music.
Audiences are encouraged to
This past Saturday, June 8, the ConnectiCare Center in Manchester hosted their annual Hartford Yard Goats Fan Fest. Yard Goat players, Ashton Goudeau (#17) and Jordan Foley (#31), greeted fans of all ages during the celebration. Attendees were also able to play with adorable mini goats from Circle K Farms and the team’s mascot. ConnectiCare is proud to support the Hartford Yard Goats’ goal of bringing family fun to our capitol city. On Thursday, June 6, ConnectiCare employees cheered for local officers participating in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run as they passed their headquarters in Farmington, CT.
Over the years, The Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run has become the largest fund-raising event for the Special Olympics of Connecticut, raising awareness of the need for acceptance and inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities.
On Our Minds Series: Code Blue Author Mike MageeCo-presented with Bank Square BooksWednesday, June 12 at 6pm
A doctor, medical historian, and former head of Pfizer’s global medical affairs relies on his experience inside the medical establishment to offer a searing and persuasive exposé of the American health care system. Books will be available for sale. Cost: Suggested donation $5
How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer
Last week, students from West Woods Upper Elementary School and Bike Friendly Farmington celebrated Bike to School Day with a ride along the Farmington Trail.
Since ConnectiCare’s headquarters are located on the bike route, the health insurer sent a group of employees to cheer on the students and their own Neil Kelsey, Vice President and Chief Actuary for ConnectiCare, who is involved with Bike Friendly Farmington and joined the students for the ride.
The goal of the event is to promote physical The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present its annual Summer Fest on June 22, 2019 from 11am – 4pm. Admission is FREE all day to the family-friendly community event featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and activities on Museum grounds and inside the Museum. In the event of rain, everything but the food trucks will move indoors to the Museum’s galleries, auditorium, and art/dance studio.
Summer Fest will feature the music of some of the region's great performers. Bluesman Ramblin' Dan Stevens will
June 21, 7-10 p.m.
Mystic Seaport Museum
Celebrate the Summer Solstice al fresco with Prohibition-era cocktails on the lawn and access to two fascinating exhibitions.
Check out the industrial design movement of the 1930s and 1940s in the brand new exhibition, Streamlined: From Hull to Home. Then time travel back to the pre-selfie era to discover photographic technology in a late 1800s photography studio in When This You See, Remember Me. (Catch it before it closes June 23)
Grab your friends, explore Virtual Small Business Forum
Hosted by
Internal Revenue Service
Communications & Liaison
Area 2 Stakeholder Liaison Field
A free web conference for organizations that serve small businesses.
Participate from your home or office!
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Build and strengthen relationships with small business, industry, payroll service providers, non-profit and government organizations.
Learn about products and services available to small Robert Rauschenberg, Ace from Ruminations, 1999, photolithograph. Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, Connecticut; Purchase, Acquisition Fund, 2017.12.1.
“The artist’s job is to be a witness to his time in history.” -Robert Rauschenberg
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is proud to present Robert Rauschenberg: Ruminations. This exhibition features a series of nine large prints, composed with fragments of multiple images of important figures and events from Rauschenberg’s young life. The show will be on view June 8
Lesley Ingves, Business Management Specialist of Clear Pathway, LLC is hosting LIVE 1/2-day event: GET IT TOGETHER! A workshop for the overwhelmed entrepreneur to regain control of your time and business on June 11, 2019, from 9:00-1:00 at the Norwich Inn and Spa, 607 West Thames St, Norwich, CT.
Running your business can become an overwhelming part of making money. This workshop will help participants know how to organize your office for efficiency, create systems to find documents and information in a
Mystified Escape Room Adventures opens new game
Mystified offers live action escape game adventures. As a player, you will work with a team in a themed room full of puzzles, clues, codes, locks and hidden objects. Players must solve the game play within 60 minutes to win the game and “escape”. Mystified’s newest game is “The Curtain Call”.
In “The Curtain Call”:
It's one hour to “places” at La Rouge Mystére. Belle, the cabaret’s leading lady, is no where to be found. Everyone is worried because Mystic — Mystic Seaport Museum will host its 40th annual Sea Music Festival June 6-9, featuring concerts, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and a scholarly symposium – all celebrating the music of the sea. From songs of the golden age of sail to contemporary compositions, the festival includes a wide variety of sea music both modern and traditional, a children’s stage with special performances for families, and demonstrations of maritime work songs – or chanteys – aboard the Museum’s historic vessels.
As Webinars for Practitioners and Industry will be held through the month of June. Webinars in June cover the following topics:
June 6: Foreign Earned Income ExclusionJune 13: U.S. Taxation of Employees of Foreign Governments and International OrganizationsJune 19: U.S. Territories - Self Employment TaxJune 20: U.S. Territories - Self Employment Tax (Spanish)June 27: Tax Residency Status
For continuing education, all participants who qualify will receive a certificate of completion. Tax professionals will Andover, CT – On Saturday, June 1, Channel 3 Kids Camp will hold its 2nd annual Fun by the Fire fundraising event. This unique, adults-only celebration will be presented by Highland Park Market. The event will take place at the Channel 3 Kids Camp, 73 Times Farm Road, Andover, CT and will feature food and drinks from some of Connecticut’s top chefs and restaurants.
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy live music by The Cartells, flowerpot drawings, balloon chances, carnival games with a twist, Thursday, May 30, 2019
2 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona;
11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 8 a.m. Hawaii
This webinar highlights the basics of the qualified business income deduction, updated to incorporate guidance issued in January 2019.
This free 100-minute webinar for Tax Professionals & Industry will cover:
Definition of termsCalculating the deductionApplication of limitationsDiscussion of the rental real estate safe harborWalk through Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT invites golfers to register for its 31st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, taking place Monday, June 3, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stonington Country Club (396 Taugwonk Road, Stonington). Registration information can be found at ChamberECT.com/golf or (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber’s annual Golf Tournament is a leading opportunity to meet and connect with high-level business and community leaders from across eastern CT while enjoying a relaxing day of
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Marine Maker Day Returns June 8
Groton, CT – Ignite, a program of Thames River Innovation Place, is pleased to announce the return of its Marine Maker Day, an exploration of marine technology for students in grades 7 through 10. The full-day program will take place on Saturday, June 8th from 9 am - 4 pm at Project Oceanology in Groton. The registration fee of $45 includes an outing on a research vessel, Arduino kit and lunch. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, visit This advanced, hands-on workshop provides a comparison between QuickBooks Desktop and Online versions. We will set up a QuickBooks Desktop company from scratch, reviewing the setup preferences and decisions along the way. If time permits, we will also view preferences for a QuickBooks Online company to help those users understand their options as well. Attendees are asked to bring their laptops with QuickBooks loaded.
Date: Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ESTLocation: The Mystic & Whether you are starting or are now running a non-profit organization, once you've established your mission, organization and key goals, developing plans for fundraising, marketing and securing sponsorships will be critical for success. SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through these and other important steps in this free workshop.
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2019 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMLocation: The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 How to Reliance Health is looking for sponsors and players for their 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament on September 13 at River Ridge Golf Course in Griswold.
4-Person Scramble, Cash Prizes, Awards Dinner, Raffles, Silent Auction, and of course, fun! Registration: $150 per player or $600 foursome. *Register early and save!! Register before August 1 and pay only $130!!* Registration includes cart, green fees, and dinner. Check-In at 9 - Tee off at 10
Proceeds will once again support the Teaching Kitchen in Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that its 54th commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. Approximately 560 students will be awarded degrees and certificates.
The valedictorian of the class is Michelle Reynolds of Ledyard who is receiving an associate in science degree in Graphic Arts. Reynolds will present the student address and receive the Medallion for Academic Excellence. William Stanley, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for L+M Hospital/Yale In this age where digital advertising is king, businesses owe it to themselves to become familiar with Google Ads and other Google products and consider what fits within their overall digital ad strategy.
Digital media specialist Ron Wertz of Miranda Creative will discuss how Google Ads allow you to digitally serve your product/service to targeted users while they search the internet for what you offer. You’ll receive an overview of the concept, learn about types of ad campaigns, terminology, keywords and
> RSVP to MStrobel@WeddingsATNorwichInn.com. 2 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 8 a.m. Hawaii This free 60-minute webinar for Tax Professionals & Industry will explain: • The role of the IRS Insolvency function in bankruptcy cases• How to properly notify the IRS of a bankruptcy filing• The effect bankruptcy has on taxes and tax liabilities• Plus a live Q & AClick here to register Tax Professionals – Earn 1 CE Credit – Category: Federal Tax Closed captioning is Mystic, CT – In honor of all the extraordinary Moms, Mystic Aquarium is proud to announce the return of the Mother’s Day Weekend BOGO. Moms receive free general admission on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 with the purchase of one full-price admission ticket by mentioning the Mother’s Day BOGO offer at the Mystic Aquarium’s front gate.
Whether it’s the exquisite sea life of Mystic Aquarium’s Main Gallery, the excitement of Jurassic Giants, the thrill of the new augmented reality exhibit, Arctic
> Click here to learn more. Stonington, CT – The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is offering free adaptive sailing for people with disabilities on Saturday, May 18. This event is free and open to the public, but spots are limited, and advanced registration is required. Registration is available online at nessf.org/events. No prior sailing experience is necessary, NESS will provide a lifejacket, sailing equipment, and a captain.
NESS’s Assistant Sailing Director Kali Cika is leading the adaptive sailing program at Sponsored by R.B. Kent & Son, Inc.
How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? With a representative of the Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Groton, CT – The Groton Rotary Club has announced that there is still time to sign up for its annual golf tournament on Friday, May 31, at the Shennecossett Golf Course, a historic Donald Ross designed 18-hole course in Groton.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the club’s youth scholars and community grants program.
The tournament is open to the entire community. The cost is $125 per player and $100 for players who are members of the Shennecossett Golf Club. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, a Click here for more info. New London, CT – Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut will be offering complimentary skin cancer screenings for new patients at their New London office. This community event is timed to coincide with Skin Cancer Awareness Month and aims to find and treat skin cancers in patients who otherwise may not have had a skin exam, while educating the community overall about the very real risk of skin cancer.
The Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut New London office is led by Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Drop in on May 9th between 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
Format is casual with topics covering opportunities, trends, transportation & traffic, redevelopment visions, and various preliminary ideas.
Location: Municipal Building Auditorium, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT.
The Women & Girls Funds of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut invite you to join us for a conversation with Zainab Salbi.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
4:30-6:30pm (snacks and refreshments provided)
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CTThis event is FREE. Please RSVP by May 2nd (registration is required).RSVP NOW
Facilitating this engaging conversation is local businesswoman and civic leader Susette Tibus.
Ms. Salbi is a humanitarian, media host, author, and founder 5th Annual InFusion: : Where Literary Traditions Traverse
at Expressiones Cultural Center, New London
May 3, 2019, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us for the fifth annual InFusion: Where Literary Traditions Traverse featuring Hartford Poet Laureate Frederick-Douglass Knowles and The Jeff Robinson Jazz Trio. They will read and perform at Expressiones Cultural Center in New London on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This free event is presented by Three Rivers Community College Community Involvement & Stonington, CT – As part of the ongoing implementation of the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), the Stonington Economic Development Commission (EDC), with assistance from the Department of Planning (DOP), have been exploring ideas to increase the Grand List for Stonington. Ideas include ways to encourage and attract responsible private investment, and identifying sources of capital to fund public projects essential to the economic vitality of our community.
Economic Development expert Peter and the Wolf - Sunday, May, 5, 2019 @ 2pm
Resurrección Espinosa-Frink, Narrator
Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Artistic Director, Gloria Govrin
Special pricing: $10/adults, $5/children 18 & under
Location: Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College, New London, CT
Join the ECSO for the continuation of its popular family concert offering as we explore the excitement of orchestral music! The concert opens with a thrilling overture titled Los esclavos felices by Juan Arriaga. Next, South of the Border
Ivo H. Daalder, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and James M. Lindsay, Council on Foreign Relations, present “America’s Abdication of Global Leadership”
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on May 2 at the First Congregational Church, Old Lyme
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members, educators and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay are to speak on “America’s
Marcum Associates, Accountants will answer tax and accounting questions
Groton, CT – Ignite, a program of Thames River Innovation Place, will hold its monthly Office Hours program with Marcum Associates. The accounting firm is returning before the end of the year to answer tax and accounting questions. Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to schedule a one-on-one appointment between the hours of 10:00 am - 2:00 pm by emailing ignite@thamesriverinnovation.org. There is no fee to participate.
> Learn more here. Overhead Door of Norwich, along with Classic Windows and Doors and Awnings of Eastern CT, is holding an open house at 88 Route 2A in Preston CT on Saturday April 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Our staff will be on hand to answer all your home improvement questions in a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere.
Please join us for refreshments and information as we head into spring! Juggling the demands of tasks and time as a small business owner can be frustrating and stressful. This workshop with SCORE mentor Eric Munro will look at the way we use the hours in a day to become more productive and manage time better. Learn skills to improve productivity (and perhaps lower your blood pressure!).
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Location: The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT 06355 How to register: REGISTER NOW If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit organization, understanding how to effectively manage your organization is key to long-term success. SCORE counselor Bob Potter will guide you through important areas such as what defines a non-profit, recruiting volunteers, fundraising, managing your Board & Staff, fine-tuning your strategic plan, securing sponsorships, and more.
Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMLocation: The Public Library of New London, 63
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Eastern CT – A coalition of eastern CT tourism and hospitality industry partners, led by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, will host an industry “Fam Tour” (familiarization tour) of regional arts, cultural, and tourism attractions on Monday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registration is open at ChamberECT.com/famtour or (860) 701-9113.
Produced in partnership What will the future bring? Is your current path secure? Imagining the future is only half of the equation. Anticipating those changes and plotting your course for success will insure the sustainability and growth of your organization. This interactive workshop with Tom Gezo will help you rough out a high-level plan for your organization.
Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2019Time: 12:00 noon – 1:30 PM Location: The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320How to Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance
You may have a great digital campaign underway -- but how are you tracking your activity and conversions? Join respected media marketer Maria Miranda for a deep dive into digital marketing placements and measurement options. Maria will share best practices for: Dashboards (vendor, third-party and others); Google Analytics integrations; tracking tools such as bitly.com, and more. Discussion will include what is trending and what is realistic for your organization, as Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced that it will hold a Business Luncheon with Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday, April 25th, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Port ‘n Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London (98 Neptune Avenue), sponsored by the Waterford Hotel Group and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Tickets are available for purchase at ChamberECT.com/events or (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber invites the region’s business community and residents to join in for an informative update as ECSO and ECSC Continues 72nd Season – Saturday, April 27, 2019, 7:30pm – Titans Concert takes place at the Garde Arts Center, New London, CT
Featuring the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus; Terrence Fay, Tenor; Matt Sullivan, Baritone; and Caroline Olsen, Mezzo-soprano
Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.
The season finale opens with a piece from a true titan of orchestral music: Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture was derived from his SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #5: Show Me the Money!”
The Concluding Session of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The concluding workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series covers start-up and operating costs and essential financial planning and tools. Topics include estimating real costs (direct & indirect), accounting for Thursday, April 4, 2019
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This free 60-minute webinar is open to all Why you want to file your tax return and pay taxes timelyPayment options available to pay your taxesWhat to do when you owe, but can't payHow to apply for more time to file your tax returnHow to avoid a large tax bill when you file your tax return next yearPlus a live Q & A Register for the Session Four of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The fourth workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series discusses where and how you will sell your product or service – the channels to use, selling tactics, how to take the fear out of selling, and the right sales cycle for your business. We’ll also cover digital sales tools and social media strategy. Attend all five sessions (strongly
> Click here to learn more. Mooney Wins National Championship in 5,000 Meters With DIII Record Time
Boston, MA – Sophomore Kaitlyn Mooney ran the fastest time ever recorded in Division III history to win the National Championship in the 5,000 meters and was the anchor of the DMR team which earned All-America honors with a third place finish at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championship at the Reggie Lewis Center.
Mooney, who becomes the first CGA female athlete to win a track national championship, blew away the New London, CT – Spring Stride, the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital road race, which annually drew upwards of 1,000 participants is returning this year after a seven-year absence.
The 5K and 10K road race will be held Saturday, May 4, and is welcoming to walkers and runners of all abilities and ages, including children 2+ to participate in kids’ races.
“For years, this race was an important part of the community,” said Patrick Green, president and CEO of L+M Hospital. “Now, it returns, bigger and Thursday, March 28, 20192 p.m. Eastern Time; 1 p.m. Central Time; 12 p.m. Mountain Time; 11 a.m. Arizona; 11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
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You’ll want to attend if:You made a mid-year change to your withholding in 2018You were not satisfied with the amount you had withheld in 2018Your circumstances changed in 2018 or you expect they will in 2019
We will cover:Why do a Paycheck Checkup?Who should do a Paycheck Checkup?How to do a Paycheck Session Three of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The third workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series helps determine any barriers to entering your particular market. We'll discuss Product (features & benefits), Price (cost/profit), Place (how the product will be provided), and Promotion (marketing plan), as well as the importance of websites and other digital necessities for business
Stephen M Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, presents “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy”
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on April 11 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Stephen Walt is to speak on “America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy” at 6:00 p.m. on New London, CT – Chinese Landscape Rethought, a new group exhibition opening at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, presents a rethinking of Chinese landscape or shanshui (“mountain-water”) art through the convergence of traditional Chinese ink painting and contemporary experimental art. The exhibition will be on view March 29 through June 9, 2019. It was organized by guest curator, Dr. Yibing Huang, Associate Professor of Chinese and Curator of the Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection at Connecticut College.
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> Click here to learn more. Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce that Frederick-Douglass Knowles II, Hartford Poet Laureate and associate professor at Three Rivers, will be the keynote speaker at the College’s fifty-fourth commencement ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 5 p.m. outdoors on the campus green.
“Frederick-Douglass’s community activism, appointment as Hartford’s inaugural poet laureate, and close ties to Norwich made him a natural choice for Commencement Speaker,” said Join us Saturday March 23, 2019 for our Sip & Makeup Event.
For the $20 fee you will receive:
A basic cleanse of the faceWarm towel refreshA Patchology Sheet Mask treatmentWarm paraffin treatment on the handsA Mimosa or glass of champagneA makeup touch-up of the eyes and lipsAnd a Swag Bag of amazing samples to take home!
This service will take about 30 minutes and does need to be reserved in advance (few same day bookings will be available). This event does have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
Stop SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #2: Customer and Competition”
Session Two of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series, Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The second workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series covers vision statements, target customers, and trends that impact your market & product/service development. We’ll discuss competition (direct & indirect), and we'll Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College invites high school seniors and their families to Senior Night. This event is an opportunity to learn more about Three Rivers and its available programs and resources. Senior Night will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP at www.timecenter.com/trcc.
The evening features speakers from a variety of departments. Financial aid will demystify the FAFSA process and discuss ways to pay for Thursday, March 21, 2019
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11 a.m. Pacific Time; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
This free 120-minute webinar is open to all.
Identifying types of relief available to taxpayers in a disaster areaCalculating disaster area casualty lossesDocumenting disaster area casualty lossesObtaining information about federally declared disaster areasLearning about IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief ProgramPlus a live Q &
> Click here to learn more. New London, CT – Registration for The Light House’s Autism Education Conference on May 3rd at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum is now open. Now in its 13th year, AEC continues to bring in dynamic speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies to our region. As the only autism focused conference in Eastern Connecticut, AEC gives educators, parents, caregivers and service providers the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.
This year’s AEC will feature a new
> Click to learn more. SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business, #1: What's the Big Idea?”
Session One of the NEW Free Small Business Workshop Series Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office
The first workshop in the Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business five-session series explores the feasibility of your product/service idea, how it can become a business, who your customers and competitors are, your vision, strengths, and more. You'll learn Catholic Charities will celebrate its 98th anniversary at our “Hope Anchors the Soul” Gala on Saturday, April 13th at the Mystic Yachting Center.
The evening begins at 5:00 PM with a silent auction, cocktail reception, and dinner, followed by dancing from 8:00 – 10:00 PM.
Tickets are $100.00 per person, cocktail attire.
Sponsorships for the event are available.
For more information, contact Christine Jackel, Resource Development Manager via e-mail christinejackel@ccfsn.org or 860-889-8346 x287. UCFS Healthcare is pleased to announce that Mamta Mishra author of Autism: Our Journey and Finding Happiness will be speaking at The Edward and Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich on Monday, April 1st from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm.
Her presentation includes an overview of our journey in tackling Autism, where we have come, and the continuous journey. She encourages parents, caregivers and teachers to be “hopelessly hopeful” in their journey.
Mamta Mishra was born in India. She received her On-Site Interviews Available March 21 & 23
Mystic, CT – With the warmer months fast approaching, Mystic Aquarium is hosting its annual career fair with immediate on-site interviews available on Thursday, March 21 and Saturday, March 23. A wide-array of great seasonal part-time positions are available.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 21, 3:30pm- 5:30pm
Saturday, March 23, 10am-2pm
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Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Mystic Aquarium seeks enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals Springtime Lark
Concert takes place at the Garde Arts Center, New London, CT
Featuring Tessa Lark, violin
Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.
The ECSO ushers in spring with an eclectic blend of repertoire sure to entice listeners of all varieties. Continuing the tradition of featuring women composers, Joan Tower’s work Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 6, rounds out her 80th birthday celebration.
The ECSO co-commissioned the next work for violin The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra invites the general public to attend its annual Instrumental Competition. This competition, now in its 60th year, was established to recognize the outstanding talents of emerging young musicians through the age of 25. 12 contestants have been selected for the final round held at Evans Hall on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1:00pm. Complimentary refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the competition, after
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Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College will be hosting Vets Connect, its annual veterans resource fair, a one-stop resource for jobs, education, health services, networking and more. This year the fair will include 40 organizations and 20 yellow-ribbon colleges. Vets Connect will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Three Rivers Community College’s Multi-Purpose Room, and the expanded education resources will be nearby in the
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> Learn more and RSVP. Local Treasures Series: The Mohegan Tribe~25 Years Since Federal Recognition, with Mark BrownWednesday, March 6 at 6pmJoin us for an evening with Mark Brown, the only member of the Mohegan Tribe who has served on its Tribal Council continuously since 1995, in conversation with community leader Bill Stanley (Yale-New Haven L+M Hospital). How has the Mohegan Tribe’s growth contributed to our local and state economy, as well as the Tribe’s health and welfare? What does it mean to be a sovereign nation? What
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The Fundamentals of Starting or Growing a Business, a five-session business planning workshop series led by Anne Driscoll, Eric Munro and Arlene Saffron, is for individuals who are considering starting a business or current business owners looking for insights and inspiration for growing their business. The interactive sessions give participants the opportunity to learn from SCORE Mentors and other entrepreneurs. The workshops
> Click here to learn more. How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? With Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on March 12 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College
$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that CJ Chivers is to speak on “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. (MAP Cost and price are independent, yet together they determine your business success and profit. Pricing to be competitive and being profitable are not mutually exclusive. This workshop with SCORE Mentor Eric Munro explores how to develop costs and prices, separately, and avoid common pitfalls such as underestimating real costs, mixing your pricing message and trying to be the lowest price provider.
Date: Monday, March 25th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ESTLocation: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road,
> Click here to learn more. Respected media marketer and brand manager Maria Miranda will show you 10 key actions you can take to improve your chances of being found by your target audience on the leading search tools of Google, Yahoo, Bing and Facebook. You'll leave the class empowered to make changes in your marketing efforts and will improve your search results in fewer than 30 days!
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTLocation: Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT New London, CT – In a unique collaboration between two leading southeastern Connecticut cultural institutions, the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) in Old Saybrook and the Garde Arts Center co-present The High Kings on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 8 pm at the historic Garde Theater, 325 State Street, New London.
The High Kings, contemporary heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, are returning to the region as part their “Decade World Tour” after multiple sold-out performances at The Kate. The This informative and interactive session will improve your organizational alignment and boost your operational efficiency.
Whether you are just starting out or are well into your journey, this workshop with Tom Gezo, intended for 501c3 organizations, will provide ideas and insight into board development, governance, organizational structure, and succession planning. It will also provide you with an opportunity to share your experience. Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Most small business owners realize they ought to use the internet to advertise, attract new customers, and develop a regular client/customer base. Yet many are hesitant to wade into a digital world dominated by media giants. And there is the concern about exposing your (and your clients’) ideas and personal data to theft and manipulation. This workshop presents a realistic assessment of the current digital marketplace, its pitfalls and dangers, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your customers. Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform Mozart’s Requiem at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT on Sunday, April 14 at 7:30pm. General admission seating is free and the doors will open at 6:45pm.The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation has given a significant grant to ensure that this concert is an accessible benefit to all of Southeastern CT and beyond.
The Foundation had the following statement: “Kathryn Lord, Jeffrey Lord and Joel Suisman, Trustees of The Edward and Mary Lord Dance into summer with Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s Summer Programs for ages 3 ½ through pre-professional and adults. The school for classical ballet training offers many different programs at its East Lyme studio in July and August with options of participating in a single or multi-week program.
Students will receive superior training with preeminent resident faculty Gloria Govrin (Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet soloist) and Damara Bennett (Director of Programming, former San
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Please join us to learn more about expanded legalized gambling in Connecticut and the impact it can have on your community. Hear directly from people in treatment who want to share their impactful stories with you.
Free and open to all community members, this event will discuss the programs and services offered by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling as well as other resources available for people affected by problem gambling including
> Learn more about this special offer. Small business owners not only have to manage their business every day, they also have to sell. In this workshop with Jim Jackson of the CT Small Business Development Center, learn the principles and details of a successful consultative selling process based on actual field experience, including the five cardinal rules of selling, keeping score and closing the sale, qualifying prospects, and more.
This workshop is the second in a three-part series dedicated to Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop This interactive, hands-on workshop with Marketing expert Arlene Saffron introduces the importance of Branding businesses and products, whether you are a solo entrepreneur or a 50-person company, and discusses what a Brand is and is not. It is recommended that workshop participants have a business plan, even a simple one.
Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ESTLocation: East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW
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Award-winning Journalist to Record Podcast with Mitchell College Students
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Artreach Presents ''The Waiting Room'', a New Play Exploring Racial Disparity in Mental Health and Healthcare. Two Performances Only at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Raymour and Flanigan to host 'Firehouse Bingo' on Friday, Sept 29th at their Waterford location. Funds raised benefit the Waterford Fire 4629
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New Live Music Venue and Event Space Opens at Rocks 21
United for Gemma Benefit Gala will raise funds for ongoing operations of the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center
Sundae fundraiser at Michael’s Dairy to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center
Join Chelsea Groton Bank and Kathleen Stauffer, author of 11 Secrets of Nonprofit Excellence, as she discusses two chapters of her new book: The Art of ''Good''
Manhattan Short: Global Audiences Vote For Best Short Film! You Be the Judge!
The Stage Heats Up with The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show Live in the Cabaret Theatre; Tickets on sale September 13th
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Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift
United Way recruiting volunteers for Days of Caring at local nonprofits
CTNext Entrepreneur Meetup
TVCCA is pleased to announce a retirement celebration for Deborah Monahan, CEO, to be held on September 28, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Norwich Inn and Spa
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Artrageous will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Mini Golf Fun-draiser Hosted by The SECT Women's Network
Global City Norwich's Grand Multi-Cultural Festival 2023: A Celebration of Diversity and Unity
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center to develop Brittany Fisher’s 'Your Regularly Scheduled Programming': Public readings will be held September 13 and 15, 2023
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The Artimus Pyle Band will perform with Soulshine at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:00 p.m
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Masters of Illusion will perform at the Garde Theater on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00 p.m
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival to ‘Celebrate the Sea’ in New London Sept 9 and 10
Eversource to host Three EV Webinars for CT Residents
Coming This September! Your Regularly Scheduled Programming By Brittany Fisher, at Euegene O'Neill Theater Center
Brian Dagle Foundation Presents Free Community Event on August 15th at 6:30pm
Grab Your Surfboard and CATCH A CURL at NESS's 12th Annual Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup!
Groton - New London Airport Open House on August 19th
Good Times Are Brewing at Mohegan Sun’s 10th Annual Sun BrewFest
DPNC to honor director emeritus Maggie Jones with inaugural Environmental Hero Award
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Direct From Sweden The Music of ABBA: Coming to the Garde on September 17th
The Cabaret & Performance Conference Set to Begin in August at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Upcoming Events at Mystic Seaport Museum
Business-to-government ‘Matchmaker 2023’ will give small businesses leads on federal, state, local contracts
The 13th annual Gary Saunders Memorial Golf Tournament is on Thursday, September 14, 2023
Cirque Dreams Celebration Is Set to Illuminate Mohegan Sun Arena For Three Consecutive Nights
Wireless Zone New London Hosts Annual Backpack Giveaway on July 30th at 1pm until Supplies Last
Opera in the Art Park Supports Infinite Possibilities Public Art Project
Healthy PlanEat Local Food Tour Summer 2023 Begins
Stonington Community Center (COMO) to Host Basketball Pro Series Clinic with Coach Raphael Chillious
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Eric D'Alessandro Comes to The Garde!
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SECT Women's Network Elects New Board Members & Officers
Experience 26 Years of Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun All summer long, listen to live music at Party on the Sun Patio, the Wolf Den, and Mohegan Sun Arena!
City of Groton Concerts in the Park Begins Friday 6/16
Senior Resources for Aging Hosts Open House on June 28 from 8 am - 11 am
The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that Lewis Black will perform at the Garde Theater at 325 State Street in New London on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Father’s Day With Mohegan Sun Treat Dad to a special day on Sunday, June 18th
2023 STEPS' Annual Summer Leadership & Enrichment Program
New London Big Band The Lost Music of Harry James, featuring Wayne Bergeron
TOOL Announce North American Tour; Announce November 10th Show At Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, June 9th
United Way Night at the Connecticut Sun June 8
Three Rivers Community College 61st Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 40 Nursing Student Graduates
Brian Regan returns to The Garde.
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Southeastern CT Getting Ready for Annual Make Music Day on June 21
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Hope in Focus to Host Screening of A Shot in the Dark and Talkback with Blind Athlete Anthony Ferraro
“Breakthrough” – A Journey of Hope: A multi-day experience starts on May 21, 2023
Ben Folds: What Matters Most Tour featuring: Tall Heights at The Garde
Pride Weekend Returns To Mohegan Sun June 24th & June 25th
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces The 2023 Military Service Academy Night
'Bored Teachers Comedy Tour' will perform at the Garde Theater on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Mohegan Sun Jumpstarts Summer Season At The Sun Patio
The Arc ECT’s Fundraising Golf Tournament to be Held June 21
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Make Music Day Southeastern CT - Information and Registration Open Now
Officers, Athletes to Participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, May 31st and June 1st - 2nd
Lyman Allyn Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Work of Barkley L. Hendricks
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Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces full 59th Summer Season including the selections for its renowned national programs
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Community Shred Days
Join us to celebrate the past 25 years of LeAnn's career with all the hits, from her first release, ''Blue'', to her brand new album, ''god's work''.
Jonas Brothers Announce “THE TOUR” Band set to perform five albums every night, with a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, August 17th
T-Mobile in Waterford celebrates Small Business Week with an event on May 5th and 6th
The Argia Schooner will begin it's first sail of the season on May 5th. Get your tickets today!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mohegan Sun on Sunday, May 14th
Attorney General William Tong Names Mitchell College Class of 2023 Commencement Speaker
Increase Your Social Media & Digital Marketing Skills-Hosted by The SECT Women's Network
Submarine Force Library Museum will host Family Day Celebration on April 15th from 10am-2pm
Women in Business Forum
The Auxiliary of L + M Hospital Fundraising Luncheon 'Celebrating Nurses'
Always Home's HEART TO HEART Gala to Honor Betty and Bill Smith
Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT hosts Golf Tournament, June 5, 2023, 11:00AM-8:00PM, Fox Hopyard Golf Course.
Foxwoods Resort Casino Celebrates Women's History Month by Sponsoring Renowned Women's Car Driver Cassandra Cole
Artist Returns 30 Years Later to Restore New London's Whaling Wall
Chambers of Commerce partner to present Groton-Stonington Update April 28
Norwich Inn and Spa Seeking Vendors for Upcoming Bridal Show on April 30, 2023
United Way announces Emergency Food and Shelter Funding to local programs
Celebrate Easter With Mohegan Sun Holiday dining and retail specials are available on Sunday, April 9th
Lainey Wilson to Headline Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, March 24th
New Lyman Allen Exhibition Invites Viewers into the Hidden World of Insects
Child and Family Agency of SE CT is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk on May 6th. Register Now!
Three Rivers Community College Diversity 365 Gallery hosts Exhibition #3 Now through April 17, 2023
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AMA Dance Theatre Presents Sleeping Beauty at the Garde Arts Center AMA Dance Theater of Mystic will bring Marius Petipa’s ballet adaptation to the Garde Stage on March 31 and April 1 New London
Connecticut Sun - Leadership Chalk Talk March 14th
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at New London Branch
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NBCUniversal and Women’s Business Development Council to Host Supplier Diversity Webinar for Diverse-Owned Businesses in Connecticut
Connecticut Offshore Wind Meet the Buyer Forum 2023
Black Maritime Excellence: Reclaiming Afro-Atlantic Dialogues, Saturday, February 25, 1:30-4:30pm Mystic Seaport Museum
Phaeton Piano Trio to Perform Works by Haydn, Schumann, & Beethoven at Jorgensen on Mar 2nd at 7:30 pm
New This Winter: Weekend Matinee Series at Lyme Art Association
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SCORE Webinar: ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis'' 3/9/23
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Join the SECT Women's Network for ''Aging In Place'' Discussion with Denise Nott
New Lyman Allyn Photography Exhibition Explores How Children Live Around the World
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SUBASE Sailor recognized as January’s Service Person of the Month
Great White, Stryper, and Steven Adler of Guns ‘N Roses to Perform at Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale February 10th
Hearts on Fire! Ice in the Village Makes its Return to Olde Mistick Village this February Enjoy live ice sculpture carving, 26 beautiful ice sculptures on display, as well as photo contests for all
My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime by Lisa Franco Author Talk and Book Signing at the Submarine Force Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Adds New Items to Tiffany Exhibition New London
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Celebrating Black History Month through the Power of Love By Comcast, TV One and NBC CT, Feb 16th
The Australian Pink Floyd Show to Shine at Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, February 3rd
Graniteville Dental Solutions Now Accepting New Patients
Special Olympics Announces Penguin Plunge Events Happening Around the State Including Shoreline/Groton, March 5th
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center now accepting applications for 2023 Cabaret Junior Fellows
Fairview's Art of Chocolate Tasting Boxes on Sale Now
LVIV National Philanthropic Orchestra of Ukraine Visits UCONN Storrs for Feaured Performance at Jorgensen Center
BalletX brings explosive, breathtaking choreography to Jorgensen dance stage February 2nd
Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun Returns January 22nd – 26th Mohegan Sun’s most popular restaurants are ready to dish up mouthwatering dining specials all week long!
Women & Girls Funds Award Nearly $300,000 In 2022 Grants
Boats for Vets Free Training Program Hosted by Electric Boat
TVCCA joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
CT Community College Artists Explore Diversity in Three Rivers “Exhibition 2”
Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SeCTer) in partnership with Revolution Wind, DECD, and AdvanceCT are excited to announce Connecticut's first-ever Foundation 2 Blade offshore wind industry
This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.
Local Red Cross Blood Drive Locations for month of December
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of December.
Kenny Chesney Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Tickets on sale Friday, December 2nd
Hard Rock Cafe celebrates the holidays with their first ever tree lighting ceremony on December 7, 6pm-8pm
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Cultural Coalition Hosts THRIVE! Conference on December 6 for Eastern CT's Arts & Cultural Community
Ring In 2023 With an Endless Midnight at Mohegan Sun
Registration and volunteer shifts now open for 2022 Tommy Toy Fund
The Boston Pops on Tour, Led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, Bring a Broad Spectrum of Seasonal Music to the 2022 ''Holiday Pops'' Concert at Uconn's Jorgensen Center
Soroptimist CT Shoreline and Theodora Africa bring you a free online presentation titled “From Sex Worker to Empowered Entrepreneur”.
Join us for our Alewife Cove Conservancy's Annual Benefit Bash on November 12th at Ocean Beach Park
Workforce Development and Community Education Open House Set for November 10th
CT State Small Business Seminars Free seminars for small business owners to help you build your business! Virtual or In-person Seminars run from October through December
Project Oceanology leads program for Fairview residents through generous grant from the Rotary Club of Groton
United Way offering five free mobile food pantries in November
Stone Soup ~ Farm to Table Dinner ~ Saturday, November 5th @ Country-Wellness Event Space
NESS to Host Annual Benefit on November 5th
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Music Matters: Brahms & Dvorák for Two Saturday, November 12 at 5pm
Celebrating its 52nd Season, Internationally Renowned Garth Fagan Dance Comes to UConn’s Jorgensen Center Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 8 pm
Garde Arts Center, Bank Square Books, and Title IX: A Bookstore present Barkley: A Biography Author Talk A free event with author Timothy Bella in conversation with Jeff Benedict at the Garde Arts Cen
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s Trouble Is… 25th Anniversary Tour comes to New London The accomplished blues-infused rock n’ roll guitarist is to perform at the Garde Arts Center March 26, 2023
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SCORE Presents: UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR! Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success! Thursday, November 17 / 2:00-3:30 pm EST
First-Ever Apple Fest at Olde Mistick Village Oct. 22nd & 23
19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun Returns on January 26th
Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals Celebrate Christmas in Connecticut
NESS Hosts Free, Virtual Experiential Learning Workshop for Educational Professionals
Hope in Focus is excited to bring back Dinner in the Dark on Saturday, October 22, at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton.
Reels 101 A Night to Learn and Create
Mystic Museum of Arts (MMoA) Presents 100 Years of the Mystic River and the Bascule Bridge October 7-December 18
8th Annual Benefit for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Returns to the Uncas Ballroom on November 11th; Opening Ceremony to include Special Appearance by Robert Irvine
United Way hosting five free Mobile Food Pantry stops in October
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Artreach's Music Heals Coffeehouse Returns with All-Beatles Program on September 30th & October 1st
Higher Edge Holding Annual Golf Tournament
Davis-Standard Hosts On-Site Job Fair on Pawcatuck, Ct on Saturday, September 24, 2022 9am-12pm
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Community Shred Days Bank to host four free, secure, and safe shred and recycling events this Fall
2022 Spirit of Pink Charity Mixer October 13 at Great Neck Country Club
Registration Open for the 45th Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program With a Ribbon Cutting on September 28
Choose Lights Instead of Frights: A Celebration of Halloween with Dinosaurs & Mythical Creatures
Whale Tail Driftwood Grand Opening September 24 in Niantic
Equinor Beacon Wind 1- CT Informational Event Mon, Oct 3, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Submarine Force Library and Museum Association Presents 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on October 13
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SCORE to Host Free Webinar on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” October 11
Sound Community Services Opens New Young Adult Residential Program
Grantmakers to discuss Arts & Culture funding at online forum hosted by the Cultural Coalition September 27th
Art Supply Expo at Lyme Art Association October 8th, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm
Garde Arts Center Presents HBO’s ‘I Know This Much is True’ Series in New London Wally Lamb, Mark Ruffalo, and Derek Cianfrance to host over 3 nights
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SCORE Southeastern CT to Host Free Webinar On ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” Sponsored by Essex Savings Bank
United Way Hosting Five Mobile Food Pantries in September
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Music Matters: New England Folk Quartet 'Tracing Traditions' ~ Old Tunes & Ballads from Ireland & North America Friday, September 30 at 7pm
Fairview Honors C. Wallace Andrias, MD & Chelsea Groton Bank at Inspired Lives Gala on October 7, 2022
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Returns Again to New London
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SCORE Presents Free 2-Webinar Series on QuickBooks Tuesday, Sept. 27 & Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
TVCCA Can Assist With Overdue Energy Bills
The Overdose Action Team/NLC CARES Team Will Observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. This yea
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) Ends Blockbuster Summer with An Evening with Abigail Rockwell
MADD About LOCASH Benefit Concert Hits Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 1st
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SCORE: Free Webinar: Digital Impact - Online & Offline Tactics for Measuring Your Investment in Digital Advertising Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Nature Center Hosts Green-Tie Celebration to Support Wildlife Rehab Program
Three Rivers Community College presents Diversity 365 Gallery “Exhibition #1 running through April
Free Valentine's Day Wedding Ceremonies at Olde Mistick Village
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center now accepting scripts for 17th annual Young Playwrights Festival
Major Exhibition Explores the Lives and Art of Pioneering Sisters from New London at Lyman Allyn Art
Music Matters on YouTube: Schumann Chamber Duos from La Grua Center
New Exhibit: Artists Respond to Crisis (ARCLove)
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Virtual Super Saturday Registration
Last chance to buy e-Gift Cards for Argia summer cruises
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Community Carol Sing as a Drive-In
Harbor Village Winter Holiday Drive
Learn more about Upcoming Career Training Programs at the Non-Credit Virtual Open House at Three Rivers Community College
City of New London Updates 2020 Holiday Celebration Schedule
A Garde Arts Giving Tuesday
Small Treasures Holiday Show Dec. 5
Free Virtual Youth Holiday Greens Workshop from La Grua Center
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Peter Beinart presents, “America and the World in the Biden Era”
The NESS Online Holiday Art Show Features Works by Local Artists, Artisans, and Vendors
Florence Griswold Museum: The Magic of Christmas Celebration & Christmas Time Teas
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Author Miosotys Santiago Releases Memoir ''God's Diamond'' with Launch Event Nov 18
Marissa Turnbull presents, ''Indigenous Rights in the 21st Century''
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversation with Roxane Gay and Okey Ndibe
Mystic Seaport Museum to Celebrate the Holidays with a Lantern Light Village
Touring Smithsonian Exhibit Opens at the Lyman Allyn
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market November 15-28
Healthy PlanEat Offers Thanksgiving from the Farm
Virtual Panel Discussion Dec 2: Race Relations & Religion: The Faith Community Responds
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Week-Long Virtual Open House Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20
Celebrating 30 years of puppetry
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Self-care practice for artists & Connecting your artistic practice with the business sector
Mohegan Sun Hosts Vets Rock 2020 on November 6
Virtual chat with A Call to Arts filmmakers from La Grua Center November 11
LJ Shoreline Looking to Help Our Furry Friends
Elmbrook Village's 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Sugar Skull! A Virtual Dia De Muertos Adventure Comes To Jorgensen Digital Stage
2020 Travelers Championship Generates more than $1.6 Million for Charity
Registration Open October 26 for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26 at Three Rivers Community College
Music Matters on YouTube: Classical-era Chamber Music by Haydn & Mozart October 24
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Goes Digital for Fall 2020
How Alzheimer's Impacts the Workplace: A Panel Discussion
Mystic Aquarium Spotlights Untapped Potentional of Renewable Ocean Energy
The 12th Annual O'tis a (Virtual) Festival
Artists, Partners, Patrons: Sign Up to Participate in Artist Sunday Promotion
2020 LUNAFEST benefiting Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut & Girl Power
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Fox Hopyard Fall Fest
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Halloween Happenings Oct. 24-31
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Holds Raffle for a Cause
The Ledges Hosts Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ October 17
Smilow Cancer Hospital Offers Workshop on Emotional Intelligence October 8
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Job Fair October 8
Westbrook Outlets: Local Artisan/Farmers Market
High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market: Call for Vendors
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) 40th Anniversary Conference
Mystic Seaport Museum Awarded Grant for Digital Programming
Fall 2020 Virtual Career & Internship Fair will be October 14
The Arc ECT’s Annual 43rd Strides Road Race Continues the Tradition!
La Grua Center Presents Stories of Resilience: Encountering Racism October 7
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In Conversation with Writer & Journalist Connie Shultz from La Grua Center
NESS Hosts Kids & Family Fishing Tournament at New London City Pier
Woodstock Emporium Scheduled to Reopen October 5
Alzheimer's Association Invites People to Join the 2020 Eastern CT Walk to End Alzheimer's This Weekend
Feed the Family 4 Free Project
The F-Stops Here
American Job Center: Virtual Hiring Event Sept 30
SECWAC: Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century
Moving from Crisis to Recovery: CT Main Street Event Sept 30
Destroy Documents and Declutter at Chelsea Groton Shred Days
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The 3rd annual ConnectiCare Gran Fondo goes virtual
Journey Found's Gala for Giving
ECSO Musicians to Perform at Opening of Catherine Fosnot Gallery Exhibition
Florence Griswold: Raise a Glass to our Benefit Auction- Reimagined
The O'Neill Hosts 20th Annual Monte Cristo Award
Enjoy the Big E — without the fairgrounds!
Robinson+Cole presents Employment Considerations for the Return of COVID-19 Shut Downs
Help Erase Domestic Violence: Safe Futures’ Annual Safe Walk Let’s You Complete a 4K Your Way
Catch-a-Curl Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup September 19
Everbrook Senior Living Presents Virtual Workshop on Memory Care Communities and Infection Control
Elmbrook Village at Bozrah Celebrates 1st Birthday
Sesame Street Puppeteer Pam Arciero at La Grua Center
ECSO Launches Soundscape Program
ECSO Launches Soundscape Program
Art at the Airport Program: Seeking 3-month Exhibition Proposals for 2021
Westbrook Outlet: Labor Day Sidewalk Sales
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Showcases Works by Michael Harvey
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Voyages to Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum Exhibition to Focus on the Art of the Sailor
Mystic Aquarium's Annual Fun Run for Penguins goes Virtual
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Woodcraft Weekend August 29-30
Garde Arts: Jeff Benedict's The Dynasty Virtual Book Launch with Michael Holley September 1
Yoga Overlooking The Vines
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La Grua Center presents: Support the Arts WIN WIN Online Auction
Mystic Aquarium and Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Team Up in Celebration of Sharks
15th Annual Drive for Diabetes Golf Tournament
Drive Through Food Drive August 8
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Antique Marine Engine Exposition August 15-16
As We Know It Opening Reception August 8th, 2020
Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Events In August
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Virtual Open House on Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.
NESS Hosts Virtual Art Show to Support Online Learning
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling 40th Anniversary Conference
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La Grua Center's Annual Stonington Artist Show Goes Virtual
Catholic Charities Golf Tournament announced for September 16, 2020
The Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program is accepting applications!
''This Weekend'' Page is Back!
New! Track and Trampoline Private Reservations
Plimoth Plantation’s Fully Restored MAYFLOWER II to Begin Homecoming Voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts from Mystic, Connecticut on July 20, 2020
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Displays Oversized, Hyperrealistic Sculptures of Sweet Treats by Peter Anton
Free Backpack Giveaway
STEPS, Inc. 2020 Summer Leadership Program
Self-Compassion and Resilience for Healers Working with Trauma and Problem Gamblers
Outdoor Art Exhibition and Evening Film Series Opens at UConn, Avery Point
S.T.E.P.S. Invites High School Students to Empowering Guided Discussion
Music Matters on YouTube: Harpsichord Concert with Elena Zamolodchikova
Mystic Seaport Museum Presents A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft
Brahms & Shumann Concert at La Grua Center begin July 6
Regional Collaboration Featured at National Arts Annual Convention
S.T.E.P.S. Hosts Conversation with Dr. Leah Russack-Baker for Middle School Students
Good Stories Well Told: Journalist Tom Verde at La Grua June 24
Elmbrook Village to Host Paint Sculpting Event to Benefit End Alzheimer's
CT Council on Problem Gambling: Intro to Internet Gaming Disorder
Pat Munger Construction Hosts Free Commercial Solar Webinar
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announces 2020 Summer Season: Puppetry, Musicals, Plays, & Cabaret
Three Rivers Community College Hosts Virtual Open House on Tuesday, June 9
Fitness challenge honors and supports health care heroes at Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine
Virtual Happy Hour with Kristoff the Magician at La Grua June 12
Liz Shilosky to Chair 2020 Alzheimer's Association Eastern CT Walk to End Alzheimer's
Florence Griswold Hosts First Ever Garden Raffle
TVCCA Meals on Wheels to Host Virtual Comedy Fundraiser
Live stream chat with Julie Wernau, Wall Street Journal
Fulton-Theroux Hosts Food Drive May 1
O’Neill Summer Season Will Take Place Entirely Online
CT Council on Problem Gambling Hosts Online Panel Discussion: Problem Gambling & College Students
Pat Munger Construction Company Hosts Building Renewal Webinar
Travelers Championship Currently Scheduled as TV-Only Event, June 25-28
The Connection to Host Community Collaboration In A Crisis Virtual Roundtable
Special Car Edition Scavenger Hunt from Mystified
Three Rivers Community College Professor Teri Ashton Receives Nurse’s Touch Award
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COVID-19 Business Resources and Important SCORE Southeastern CT Update
ECSO COVID-19 Update- Cancellations and Postponements
POSTPONED: S.T.E.P.S. Third Annual Young Women's Leadership Day
UConn's Jorgensen Center Cances Upcoming Events: March 12 - April 4
Arcis Saxophone Quartet Brings Rare Form of Chamber Music to Jorgensen Center
Music from Scandanavia & the Shetlands at La Grua Center
New TVCCA Veterans' Coffeehouse to Open in Montville
Patrick Reed Commits to 2020 Travelers Championship
Tony and Emmy-Award Winning Kristin Chenoweth Returns to Jorgensen
Shoreline Power of Together Meeting on 3/10/2020
Applications Open for 2020 National Critics Institute
ECSO Continues 73rd Season ''Spring Strings'' featuring Grammy-Winning Guitarist Jason Vieaux- Saturday, March 28, 2020
Russian National Ballet Brings ''Cinderella'' to Life on Jorgensen Stage
''It Begins With Hello'' With Patty O'Brian from Hartford Healthcare
The Gallery at Three Rivers Presents ''Glitter'' by Roy Tookes
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Cookbook Author Dorie Greenspan at La Grua Center
Bryson DeChambeau Commits to 2020 Traveler's Championship
The Chieftains Returns to Jorgensen on ''The Irish Goodbye'' Tour- EVENT NOW SOLD OUT
Governor Lamont to Host Community Conversation on Workforce Development February 26 in Willimantic
Call for Artists with Parkinson's Disease
Connecticut Office of Tourism to Host Connecticut Conference on Tourism on April 29, 2020
S.T.E.P.S Second Annual Collaborative Bowl-A-Thon
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Exhibit Opening- Monika Agnello of SERTA ARTES Gallery at La Grua Center
UCONN Avery Point Celebrate NEA's Read Across America Day on Feb. 29
Florence Griswold Museum 11-Day Trip to Spain
Understanding the Gig Economy
Patrick Cantaly Commits to 2020 Travelers Championship
Modern Health to Host Product Celebration
20th Annual Monte Cristo Award honors Preston Whiteway
Spring Stride Run/Walk Event Returns to L+M Hospital on May 2
Rodney Butler and Rob Valenti Set to Make a Splash for Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Program
ESCO Continues 73rd Season- Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 7:30 pm ''Turkish Delight''
Azalea Drive Playing Cabaret Concert on Sunday, February 9th
Mystic Aquarium's 7th Annual Seal Splash
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Pete the Cat Rocks Jorgensen with Songs and Laughs in Kids' Matinee
Mystic Seaport Museum to Hold Ice Festival February 15-17
Continuing the Conversation on Race February 12
14 Free Seminars That Address Today's Biggest Environmental Issues
Planning Giving Talk With Nick Kepple And Beth Leamon at La Grua Center
Romantic Trios Concert at La Grua Center February 7
Holocaust Survivor Endre (Andy) Sarkany Speaks February 4
Electric Boat's The Boat for Women: 3-Week Program for RI Residents
MahoneySabol 5K at the Travelers Championship to Benefit ALS Clinic at the Hospital for Special Care
Hygienic Art Hosts Artwork of Students from New London and Waterford
All-American Artistry: ECSO & New London Big Band February 1
An Acoustic Evening with Guitarist and Songwriter James Harris at La Grua Center
Non-Profit Success - Workshops at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
Shannon & Matt Heaton at La Grua Center January 11
Free FAFSA Completion Workshops at Three Rivers Community College
Youth Holiday Art at La Grua Center
Portuguese Fado Concert at La Grua Center December 14
ESCO Continues 73rd Season with November 23 Concert
The Season of Wonderment at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Lantern Light Tours
Eat, Rock and Be Merry at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods This Holiday Season
Registration Now Open for 3-week Winter Courses that start December 26 at Three Rivers Community College
Soprano, Contralto, and Piano concert at La Grua Center
Exhibit: Pawcatuck Remembers - 80 Years of the Field Street School
11th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fair at La Grua Center
“Bat Crazy” Free Seminar by Biologist Maureen Heidtmann at Three Rivers Community College
Concert in the Gallery: Bach and the Modern World
Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Support for Earth Day 2020
The Well Healed Woman: A Dynamic Conference for Women
Women's Business Development Council to Celebrate ''Women Rising 2019'' At Annual Gala Luncheon & Awards
New London City Council 2019 Candidates' Debate
UConn Avery Point To Host Opening Reception for Electric Boat Employee Art Exhibition on Oct. 24
Our Inheritance and The White Family Art Exhibitions Open October 19
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Free SCORE Workshop on “Advanced Social Media: Facebook”
Bond of Hope Gala Supporting the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of New London
Futuro Media’s In The Thick Hosts Live Show at Three Rivers Community College and ECSU
Understanding the 2020 Form W-4 and How to Use it to Compute Withholding
Free SCORE Workshop on “Effective Small Business Time Management”
New England Science and Sailing Hosts Annual Benefit Gala
“The Other End of the Stethoscope” by Marcus Engel: Lecture on the Effect of Excellent Patient Care
The Alewife Cove Conservancy Endless Summer Fundraiser
ConnectiCare Good Deeds Program Volunteers for Food Share
Packer Trio at La Grua Center
Safe Futures Annual Safe Walk 4K October 6
2019 Eastern CT Healthcare Conversation
ECSO Opens Its 73rd Season – Saturday, October 26
Free SCORE Workshop, “Instagram for Business (IG4BZ)”
Forever In My Heart Foundation Charity Gala on September 28
The 42nd Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race
Navy Pilots 75th Anniversary Memorial Program
UConn Avery Point Invites Community to Meet Sergeant Justin Cheney and Officer Tildy
Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad: Teaching, Traveling, and Learning in Southeast Asia
Tidewater: Screening and Panel Discussion at La Grua Center
An Afternoon with Dr. Ruth on September 22 at the Garde
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UConn Avery Point To Host “Women Leaders Making a Difference” on Sept. 20
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Features Major Exhibition of Sports Photography by Walter Iooss
Single tickets on sale for the ECSO’s 2019-20 season
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Observes Responsible Gaming Education Week With Awareness &
Free Energy Efficiency Fair on September 26
Hygienic Art: Dogbite, Heap and The Dogmatics Saturday, Sept. 21
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business
The Last Green Valley Announces Team Walktober 2019
'The Grateful Dead Movie' at Mystic Luxury Cinemas Sept 20
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SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Presents: “Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business” Free Sm
2019 Connecticut Lodging Association Annual Tax and Labor Seminar
Special CT Maritime Festival Water Taxi Schedule and New Thames River Heritage Park Boat Tour
Cool Nights, Warm Jazz with Latin Essence Quartet at La Grua Center
Charitable Giving in Today’s Tax Environment
IRS: Tax Withholding Estimator
Leading Together: Thriving Community Conversations Waterford
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September
Nonprofit Hosts 8th Annual Youth Surfing Contest & Beach Cleanup
Colorado Artist Samuel Austin at La Grua Center
For Corvettes Only Inc. proudly hosts the 14th annual Vettes At Crystal Mall For 2019
Time for Me with Charles Austin, Michelle Gotay & Marie Mozzi
Time for Me with Dr. Laura Munro!
Norwich Tech Hosts Fall Fest Car Show, Craft Fair and Food Trucks
Mystic Aquarium to Broadcast Okeanos Explorer Live Feed on Campus September 7
Pianist Olga Vinokar at La Grua Center
South Pier Alternatives Considered
Plimoth Plantation to Launch Mayflower II September 7 at Mystic Seaport Museum
Renowned Artist Dilenschneider to Host Gallery Showing at Mystic Aquarium
Time for Me Wellness Series at The Spa at Norwich Inn
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Host Inaugural TangerFIT 5K Run and Health Walk
SCORE to Host Free Google Workshop
Mystic Aquarium Announces Autism Night on Heels of KultureCity Certification
Hygienic Art Hosts Jim Stidfole Memorial Fund Benefit Concert
Hip-Hop Fest at Hygienic Art Park August 17
Two Piano Concert at La Grua Center
SCORE to Host Free Workshop on “How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization”
Southeastern CT SCORE To Host Free Two-Part Workshop on “Cost, Price and Profit”
Nonprofit Hosts Second Annual Fishing Tournament
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“Mary Mattingly’s Open Ocean” Debuts at Mystic Seaport Museum August 10
One-Stop Registration for Fall Semester at Super Saturday on August 10 at Three Rivers Community College
Supreme Hot Dog at National Night Out on August 6
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Cafe Otis Hosts Classic Cars, Music, and Mini Car Race for First Friday
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IRS Civil Enforcement Webinar
2019 Mohegan Wigwam Festival to be held August 17 & 18
C(om)munity Yoga!
Submarines, Battlefields & Betrayers Boat Tour: Military Stories on the Thames
Golf Fore! Prostate Cancer Research | 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament | August, 22nd 2019 at Lake of Isles
IRS Webinar: Understanding an Offer in Compromise
SCORE of Southeastern Connecticut Presents Its Second Annual Networking Event, Featuring Guest Speaker Maria Miranda
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce: Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Seeks Volunteers
Mystic Seaport Museum to Host Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous July 27-28
Natchaug Hospital Charity Ride for Recovery August 10
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Presents Exhibition of Rarely Seen European Paintings from its Collection
Free Workout on July 13 at Poquonnock Plains Park with Advantage Personal Training
Volunteers needed at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme
Mystic Seaport Museum to Honor Dark Harbor 20 Class Owners with William A. Baker Award
Information Session for the New Certified Medical Assistant, A.S., Degree Program at Three Rivers Co
Spice Club offers cooking classes
Free Workout at Esker Point Beach with Advantage Personal Training
Free walking tours of historic downtown New London and Fort Trumbull with Thames River Heritage Park
Celtic Band to Debut Music Video at Mystic Seaport Museum
July 4th Weekend Sale & Block Party Celebration at Tanger Outlets, Foxwoods
Mystic Aquarium & Eating with the Ecosystem to Host ‘Underwater’ Social & Educational Experience on July 11
Become a Safe, Reliable Babysitter with the ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety Course or how to save a life with the AHA Basic Life Support
Free Stonington Sounds Summer Music Festival This Saturday, June 22
ConnectiCare Hosts Yard Goats Fan Fest
ConnectiCare employees cheer on Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run participants
Pfizer's Former Head of Global Medical Affairs Takes a Searing Look at America’s Health Care System at La Grua Center
ConnectiCare Encourages Students during Bike to School Initiative
Summer Fest at Lyman Allyn Offers Fun Activities for the Whole Family
Seaport After Seven: Summer Solstice
Virtual Small Business Forum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Presents Robert Rauschenberg: Ruminations
Get it Together Workshop for the Overwhelmed Entrepreneur
Mystified Escape Room Adventures opens new game
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Sea Music June 6-9
IRS Hosts Webinars for Practitioners and Industry
Fun by the Fire at Channel 3 Kids Camp June 1 in Andover
IRS Webinar May 30: Qualified Business Income Deduction
Chamber to Host 31st Annual Golf Tournament June 3 in Stonington
'Mind and Memory' at Crescent Point - Niantic May 29
Ignite Announces Exploration of Marine Technology for Project Oceanology Students June 8
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Free SCORE Workshop June 11 in Mystic on 'Quickbooks: Advanced and Hands-On'
Free SCORE Workshop June 6 in New London: 'How to Start a Successful Non-Profit - Part 2'
Reliance Health Seeks Sponsors and Players for 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament Sept 13
Three Rivers Community College to Hold Commencement May 22
Free SCORE Workshop on 'Google Ads and Products to Drive Conversions' June 5 in Niantic
Bridal Open House at The Spa at Norwich Inn June 9
IRS Webinar May 16: Understanding Bankruptcy from an IRS Perspective
Mother's Day BOGO Offer for Mystic Aquarium May 11 and 12
Norwich Tech to Host Warrior 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run June 1 in Norwich
NESS Offering Free Adaptive Sailing Lessons for People with Disabilities May 18
Free SCORE Workshop on May 22 in Groton: 'The ABCs of a Business Plan'
Groton Rotary Club Calls for Golfers at Annual Golf Tournament May 31
Canna Care Docs to Host Spring Fling June 2 in New London
Dermatology Physicians Offers Free Skin Care Screenings May 22
Help Plan the Future of Groton City's Thames and Bridge Streets at May 9 Drop-In
Women & Girls Fund of the Community Foundation Invite You to a Conversation with Zainab Salbi May 9
5th Annual InFusion May 3 in New London
Stonington EDC, CERC to Host 'State of the Economy' Presentation April 30
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform 'Peter and the Wolf' at Connecticut College May 5
SECWAC Meeting May 2: 'America's Abdication of Global Leadership'
Ignite Offers Office Hours with Mentors April 24
Grand Opening of It's All About Hair Set for April 28 in New London
Overhead Door of Norwich Hosting Open House April 27
Free SCORE Workshop May 15 in Mystic on 'Effective Small Business Time Management'
SCORE Workshop May 14 in New London: 'How to Start and Run a Successful Non-Profit'
CT Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America to Celebrate 'Evening of Champions' May 23
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Chamber Partners to Host Tourism Industry 'Fam Tour' April 29
SCORE Workshop May 9 in New London: 'Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Success'
SCORE Workshop May 8 in Niantic: 'Measuring the Impact of Digital Marketing'
Chamber to Host Governor Lamont at April 25 Luncheon in New London
Eastern CT Symphony Season Continues with April 27 Concert
SCORE Workshop May 2: 'Show Me the Money!'
IRS Webinar April 4: 'Filing Is The Thing To Do, Even If You Have A Balance Due'
SCORE Workshop: 'Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business: Sales and Digital Tools'
April 3 Event: Women in Maritime Careers: Amplifying Professional Stories of the Sea
Coast Guard Track Athlete Wins National Championship
L+M Hospital's Spring Stride Returns May 4
IRS Webinar: 'Understanding How to Do a Paycheck Checkup' March 28
SCORE Workshop: 'Marketing and Digital Must-Haves' April 18 in Old Saybrook
Stephen Walt, Harvard Kennedy School, Presents 'America's Foreign Policy Elite' April 25
Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Landscapes Opens March 29 at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
CT Rivers Council Hosts Outstanding Leadership Award Dinner Honoring Business Leaders
Register for Crime and Pun-Ishment, a 1920s Murder Mystery Experience, April 13 in Putnam
Women Contemplating Divorce: Find Support, Info, Hope at April 13 Mariani Reck Lane Workshop
Hartford Poet Laureate to Deliver Three Rivers Commencement Address May 22
Sip and Share Makeup Event March 23 at Red Door Spa
SCORE Workshop April 11: 'Customers and Competition'
High School Seniors Invited to Senior Night at Three Rivers Community College
IRS Webinar on March 21: Understanding Tax Relief for Disasters
Foxwoods Friends and Family Offer: 50 Percent Off Tickets for 'Réversible'
The Light House Hosts 13th Annual Autism Education Conference
Walk to End Homelessness April 28 in New London
SCORE Workshop, 'What's the Big Idea?' April 4 in Old Saybrook
Join Catholic Charities at 98th Anniversary Gala April 13
UCFS Healthcare Announces Guest Speaker in Recognition of National Autism Awareness Month
Mystic Aquarium to Host Staffing Fair for Seasonal Positions
Eastern CT Symphony Continues Season March 23 in New London
60th Annual Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Competition March 9 in New London
Three Rivers Community College to Host Veterans Resource Fair April 10
''Time for Me'' Wellness Series Event March 13 in Norwich
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business: March and April in New London
Millennials and the Future of Healthcare: March 19 in New Haven
Open House at Lois Rae Day Spa March 9 in Old Lyme
Mark Brown of The Mohegan Tribe to Speak at La Grua Center March 6 - 25 Years Since Federal Recognition
Second Annual S.T.E.P.S. Young Women's Leadership Day: March 23 in New London
New SCORE Workshop Series: ''Fundamentals of Starting or Growing Your Business''
Breakfast: ''What's the Deal with Retirement Communities'' March 12
SCORE Workshop: ''The ABCs of a Business Plan'' March 26 in Westbrook
Author and former US Marine Corps Officer Presents “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq''
SCORE Workshop on ''Cost, Price and Profit'' March 25 in Groton
Girl Power Bowl-a-Thon May 5 in Groton
Free SCORE Workshop on Search Engine Marketing March 21 in Old Saybrook
Irish Folk Stars The High Kings Perform at the Garde Arts Center March 2
SCORE Workshop on ''Getting Your Non-Profit Organization Organized'' March 20 in Niantic
SCORE Workshop: ''Protect Your Data While Boosting Internet Sales'' March 12 in Mystic
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform Free Concert of Mozart’s Requiem April 14
Stonington Community Conversation March 7: Cottrell Street as One-Way Road
Dance into Summer at Eastern Connecticut Ballet
Problem Gambling Awareness Month - Community Impact Breakfast March 22
Yes Way, Rosé! Special Offer Feb 17 at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Free SCORE Workshop on ''Advanced Selling ''Secrets''''
Free SCORE Workshop on ''Brand Strategy 101'' March 6 in Niantic
LEARN Presents the 3rd Annual Disability Summit March 16 at Mohegan Sun
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