A view across Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme. Photo by James Meehan.
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m., the Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc. offers an An Autumn Ramble through the Duck River Cemetery presented by authors and local historians Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearson Saturday,
Admission is free, but the event is limited to 20 attendees
Registration required at info@oldlymehistorical.org.
Photo by Emerson Vieira on Unsplash.
LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Lyme Fire Company hosts its annual steak dinner in the Town of Lyme’s fire station in Hamburg.
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, the popular event returns and will again bring the community together.
A spokesperson from the Fire Company says, “We look forward to hosting you, enjoying each other’s company and having a good meal while showing support for our volunteer firefighters and medical responders, who put in many hours being there for you in your time of need.”
Tickets may be purchased at the door at $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 years of age or younger.
Take-out is also available.
View of the John Lohmann Preserve. Photo by Edie Twining.
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 15, at 2:30 p.m., the PGN Old Lyme Library is cosponsoring a Birding at Lohmann Preserve event with the Old Lyme Land Trust.
The event will be held at John Lohmann CT River Preserve at 33 Coult Ln. All are welcome,
NEW LONDON, CT: Although autumn begins in September, the real fall fun begins in October.
Step Up New London (SUNL) has a variety of events planned for this month starting with their Relaunch Block Party tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Williams Park in New London,
The Relaunch Block Party is a family-friendly event with vendors, food, activities, and music. The party is a celebration of the group’s new programs.
The SUNL nonprofit, formed in 2017, is a “parent-lead“ organization that addresses various injustices throughout the community.
These new programs are designed to address the needs of the entire family. With a firm belief that strong families make for strong communities, SUNL has events coming up in the next few weeks that will be geared towards women, children, and also fathers. More information on these to follow in LymeLine in the coming days.
Learn to row an Irish currach on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hains Park in Old Lyme.
OLD LYME — Learn to row Irish … remember, you don’t need to be Irish to row Irish!
Readers are invited to try out the ancient art of Irish Currach Rowing, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hain’s Park, Rte. 1/Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Send an email to reserve your time: 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 a.m., 12:00 or 12:30 p.m. to row.currach.nl@gmail.com
An Irish currach is a traditional vessel made of wood lathe and covered in canvas. Currachs date back several thousand years. They were used for trade among islands, between islands and mainland and along coastal mainland villages. The relatively light (for their size) fishing/trade boats, which could withstand high swells, have been streamlined in design for rowing competitions.
Veteran and newcomer rowers are all welcome. Pre-register before Oct. 15. You will be required to sign a waiver.
Request the forms from row.currach.nl@gmail.com. Pre-register and also take an introductory lesson to receive a free team t-shirt.
The organizers suggest that attendees should bring gloves.
There is no obligation to join the group — simply come and try out currach rowing.
For more information, contact row.currach.nl@gmail.com
This event is sponsored by New London Currach Rowers with support from the Ancient Order of Hibernians of New London County and the Irish Coastal Club, the New London Maritime Society/New London Custom House and Forty Thieves Irish Pub.