Community Bulletin Board for Sept. 29, 2024

Sep. 28—Nautilus 70th anniversary noted Sept. 30

The Submarine Force Library and Museum will mark the 70th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Nautilus (SSN-571), its main exhibit and the world’s first nuclear powered vessel, during a special ceremony in front of the historic ship, Monday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m.

Commissioned Sept. 30, 1954, the Nautilus and crew steamed more than half a million miles during 25 years of active service. More than 200 nuclear-powered U.S. ships and submarines have followed in Nautilus’ pioneering wake.

Named a National Historic Landmark in 1982 and Connecticut’s State Ship in 1985, Nautilus joined the Submarine Force Library and Museum as its main exhibit, on April 11, 1986, 86 years to the day since the birth of the U.S. Submarine Force. Today, the Museum and historic ship host more than 150,000 visitors a year.

Upcoming Events at the Lyme Library in October

Special events at Lyme Public Library in October include the Oct. 3 author reading of “Killing Grace: A Vietnam War Mystery” author reading with by Peter Prichard at 6 p.m.

On Oct. 10 at 5 p.m, the “Twice Told Tales” Film Series with Academy Award-Winning screenwriter Janet Roach will begin at 5 p.m., featuring the 1957 movie “Silk Stockings” with Syd Charisse and Fred Astaire directed by Rouben Mamoulian. The new movie series will be exploring two different films that are based on the same plot and screenplay but are created by two different directors and leading actors. The series will be screening two movies over two weeks with a potluck dinner after the second movie and a chance to get together and discuss the films.

Another event will be the Oct. 19 Lyme Volunteer Fair, from 2 to 4 p.m., where attendees will hear how volunteers play a critical role in keeping Lyme safe, operational, and fiscally responsible.

In addition, the Connecticut Horror Writers will hold a special Halloween program for adults at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 called “Fright Night” with a panel of Connecticut horror writers and horror trivia with prizes, followed by the showing of a film called “Sweet, Sweet, Lonely Girl” by A.D. Calvo.

The library also offers a yoga and meditation series, craft club, chess club, children’s story times, a cookbook club, book clubs, American Mah Jongg club and, at 11 a.m. Oct. 19, a Halloween S.T.E.A.M. Lab where young minds will explore the mysteries of Halloween through science experiments and activities, for ages 3-6.

To register for any of these programs, email [email protected]. To check out the full calendar of events, visit www.lymepl.org.

Safe Futures honors National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Safe Futures will be hosting its annual Safe Walk on Oct. 6. A craft fair and same-day registration will begin at 8 a.m., while the Safe Walk will kick-off at 9 a.m. It will be located at the Waterford Duck Pond Park in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The event will also include a craft fair with local vendors, raffle baskets for all ages and interests, breakfast food trucks and, live music. The cost to register is $25 for adults and free for children and students. For more information go to safefuturesct.org/safewalk, to get help call the 24/7 Confidential Hotline at 860-701-6001.

Upcoming events at Groton Public Library

Groton Public Library special events for the month of October will include the Haunted Halloween Magic Show, on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. with award-winning magician Tommy James.

On Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. the drop by the children’s activity room will have fall crafts to create a pumpkin design with paper or use yarn to thread a squirrel craft, available while supplies last. Another event will be storytime where children can settle down for bed with stories, gentle songs, and a quiet activity on Oct. 10, at 6:15 p.m.

In addition there will a tween event, pick up a spooky-themed book and craft, available while supplies last ages 9-12. The event will be on Oct.17, from 3 to 9 p.m. Another event will be crafts bags that include instructions and most of the supplies you need on Oct. 28, from 3 to 9 p.m.

For more information about library programs or services, call (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org.

Preston cemetery tour Oct. 5

Walktober events this year will include an Oct. 5 tour of Preston City Cemetery from 10 to 11:30 a.m. From noon to 1 p.m. the walk will travel to Doane Park to talk about William H. Doane. After the walk is finished there will be refreshments at 1 p.m. and a tour of the church. David Oats will point out important tombstones at the Preston City Cemetery.

Town picnic in Killingworth Oct. 5

The Killingworth Town Picnic will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Deer Lake Outdoor Center. The proceeds of the event will go to camp scholarships for Deer Lake and Homes for the Brave. There will be bands performing, a large raffle and, beer garden by Barrelhouse.

Three bands, a large raffle and beer garden by Barrelhouse will be included. Proceeds will go to camp scholarships for Deer Lake and Homes for the Brave, the only female veteran’s shelter in New England. For information, visit https://allthingskillingworth.com/all-things-killingworth-town-picnic-a-reimagined-community-celebration/.

Norwich Public Utilities customer seeking help

Norwich Public Utilities will holding a open group meeting to help enhance home energy efficiency and to apply for energy assistance programs. The meeting will be at the Otis Library Community room on Oct. 2, at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Julie at (860) 889-2356.

Live music at Nightingale’s in Old Lyme

Live music at the Nightingales Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St. in Old Lyme, will feature several open mic events on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Terri Lachance on Oct. 11. A teen open mic night will be on Oct. 25. Sweet Saturday Nights will be 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 12, with The OG Troubadours (John Speziale/Geno Parise/Sandman). For more information, visit http://www.MusicNowFoundation.org.

Ledyard Congregational Church pancake breakfast

Ledyard Congregational Church at 722 Colonel Ledyard Highway will be holding a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Oct. 5. Donations support the Gales Ferry/Ledyard CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 20. For more information call (860) 319-6154.

Norwich Toastmasters meeting Oct. 2

Norwich Toastmasters Club will be meeting Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Chelsea Groton Bank branch at 444 W. Main St., Norwich. To participate on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81259939657?pwd=KjduJU7k5aTguCKQKNgBa9gEAqvaov.1, meeting ID: 812 5993 9657 Password: 4779255. For more information go to https://4779255.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Chicken pie supper Oct. 5 in Yantic

The Famous Fall Chicken Pie Supper will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Chapel Hill Road, Yantic. Reservations are required by Oct. 2. For information, call (860) 887-2082 or visit www.gracechurchyantic.org.

WHS Class of 1972 70th birthday celebration Oct. 12

Waterford High School will hold a 70th birthday celebration for 1972 graduates from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Capt. Scott’s, 70 Howard St., New London.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the concession stand. The reunion committee with provide the desserts. Capt Scott’s does not have a liquor license so BYOB.

For questions, call Kathy Piascik Chaney at (860) 334-2172 or email [email protected].

Groton Public Library events for adults

October events a Groton Public Library include cinema classics, book discussions, author talks and special treats such as the Spice Club that starts Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a take-home kit and ends Oct. 17 with the creation of a recipe.

True to the Halloween season, “Paranormal Tales” with Joe Franke will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, featuring a renowned investigator, demonologist, lecturer, and consultant in the paranormal realm.

Another special event on barn owls will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., with local raptor specialist Joseph Zbyrowski.

The library also hosts a four-session Tai Chi series starting 2 p.m. Oct. 22. For more information, call (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org.

Martyrs Orthodox Church Annual Russian Festival

The Martyrs Orthodox Church will hold its Annual Russian Festival on Oct. 5 at 364 Canterbury Turnpike in Norwich from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will have Slavic food available for people in attendance, and there will be a raffle, bookstore, and crafts for children’s activities. The Yale Slavic Chorus will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information go to http://www.holynewmartyrs.org or call (860) 383-5905.

Coast Guard Band presents ‘Dance and Romance’

The United States Coast Guard Band will present its season opener, “Dance and Romance,” at 2 p.m. Oct. 6. in Leamy Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London. This event is free to the public, and has a Livestream on the Coast Guard Band Facebook page. For more information go to www.uscg.mil/Community/Band or call (860) 701-6826.

Shoreline Sailing Club meets Oct. 3

The Shoreline Sailing Club for singles 35-plus will hold socials at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 and 17, at Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. Members and first-time guests are free. For more information, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

Public Library of New London October adult events

Yes, the Public Library of New London has Communtiy Knit programs, a Chess Club, Zumba, lawyers in libraries, author talks and book clubs, all regular programs you can find out about by calling (860) 447-1411 or visiting https://plnl.org/events.

But it also has some October-centric offerings such as pumpkin painting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10, “True Ghost Stories of Connecticut” with Charles Rosenay 5 to 6 p.m. Oct 22, and a movie screening of “Beetle Juice” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and “Nightmare Before Christmas” at 1 p.m. Oct. 26.

Other special adult events will be a Joe Flood music program from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 and a photo and memorabilia organization talk at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 with Sandra Wheeler.

New London teen events

The Public Library has a new list of events each month for teens, and in October it includes a Teen Advisory Board 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 and a College Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 2.

A Teen Movie Series starting at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 will focus on Hispanic heritage, and a Teen Graphic Novel Club runs 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 5. A cooking club, Magic the Gathering games, Manga book club, creative writing club and board game night also are on tap this month.

To find out more, call (860) 447-1411 or visit https://plnl.org/events

Bill Memorial Library annual Artisan Market

The Bill Memorial Library presents its Annual Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the City of Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St. The event showcases more than 30 local artisans and vendors selling handmade items in jewelry, decor, art, soaps, knitted goods, woodcraft, and more. For more information go to http://www.billmemorial.org or call (860) 445-0392.

East Lyme library events in October

Exploring the Benefits of Mindfulness with Jessica Williamson will be offered at East Lyme Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1.

And the library will host a series of Anti-Racism Workshops in three sessions starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, sponsored by the Niantic Community Church. The first session will be an introduction into the historical precedents and current conditions of race in America.

The library also offers paint and craft programs, a chess club, trivia night, book clubs and special events such as “Bewitched: Dress Styles During the Time of the Salem Witch Trials” with Karen Antonowicz on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m.

A special event will be the Old Stone Church Burial Ground walking tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, departing from the East Lyme Community Center lobby. Registration for all featured programs is required at eastlymepubliclibrary.org.

Otis Library children’s events in October

Children’s events in October at Otis Library in Norwich includes storytimes, a dance party, Mother Goose Mondays and a bookworm group.

Also, check out the creative movement class at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, and SlimeTime at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.

Homeschoolers are invited to a Meet & Greet from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 16. No registration is required.

Other offerings include an Innovation Expedition class for ages 9-14, LEGO Robotics for ages 9-11 and Tumbling Toddlers for 2-year-olds. A special Halloween Haunts program runs from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, when ghost stories will be told and costumed kids 6-11 will make a creepy chocolate dessert.

And a Costume Parade will be held from 11:00 a.m.- to 11:30 a.m.,Thursday, Oct. 31, at the library’s Children’s Department.Call (860) 889-2365 for information.

Positive discipline for kids Oct. 25

A free Positive Discipline Parenting Class will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Children’s Tree Montessori School, Old Saybrook. Register online: www.ChildrensTree.org.

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