OLD LYME–The Old Lyme Land Trust has put out an “all hands on deck” call for workers to help build a boardwalk at Boggy Hole Preserve.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. at 7 Boggy Hill Rd., the group will host a work party to replace a bridge and build a boardwalk along the green trail. Help is needed to carry in planks and build a span. Workers are advised to wear work gloves and sturdy boots.
Sign up by sending an email to ollandtrust@gmail.com or just show up ready to help.
OLD LYME–The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will become a one-stop holiday shop on Nov. 15 and 16 as it opens its doors to those looking to decorate for the holidays or on the hunt for that special gift. Opening hours on Saturday are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All the holiday items collected during intake days for the White Elephant Sale in July will be featured at the Benevolent Society’s ‘Elephants In Winter’ Sale, including Christmas decorations, Christmas stockings, artificial greens and wreaths, holiday china and glassware, linens, sweaters, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, paper goods, lights, candles, and ornaments.
Meanwhile, the church’s Partnership Committees will host their own sale with unique craft items including Haitian art, olive oil and soaps, Lakota handicrafts, and one-of-a kind handmade scarves, mittens, hats, baby quilts, aprons, potholders, and holiday napkins from “The Ladies Who Stitch.”
For more information, visit fccol.org or call the church at 860-434-5656.
LYME–The town’s Open Space Coordinator Wendolyn Hill has announced the closure of 10 preserves on weekdays from Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Tuesday, Dec. 23, for the deer firearm hunting season.
The preserves will be closed Monday through Friday to all users except deer firearm hunters with a permit.
No hunting is allowed in these preserves on Saturdays or Sundays at which time the preserves are open to other users.
The following preserves, owned by the Lyme Land Trust or the Town of Lyme, are affected:
Permits for hunting on these preserves are granted by the Open Space Coordinator each year to a limited number of licensed hunters. The hunting program for this year is fully subscribed.
For more information on hunting program, visit https://www.lymelandtrust.org/hunting-program/.
OLD LYME–The Lyme Art Association (LAA) celebrates the return of a festive holiday favorite and a new exhibit showcasing the art of interior spaces.
The Association in a press release said Deck the Walls is back with heartwarming artwork with fun themes, vibrant colors, and playful mediums that remain true to LAA’s representational roots.
Additionally, 3D art by the Society of Connecticut Sculptors will be displayed throughout the gallery, along with a solo show from Faripour Forouhar in the Mile Brook Gallery.
Live music will be performed on select weekends during the show’s run.
Also on display is LAA’s newest exhibit, Inside Story. The show invites viewers into the quiet drama of interior spaces: the rooms, corners, and thresholds that shape daily living.
A reception for Inside Story will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.
All shows are on view Nov. 14 through Jan. 1, 2026.
OLD LYME–Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ ensemble-in-residence, has announced two free concerts in Old Lyme as part of its mission to create a more compassionate and connected world through chamber music.
Musical Masterworks invites the public to an interactive family concert on Saturday, Nov. 22 and a “Celebration of Joy and Gratitude” concert on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Across a weeklong residency at Musical Masterworks, Decoda brings together students, families, and music lovers for programs that blend classical mastery with contemporary imagination.
The residency features Decoda artists Clara Lyon, violin; George Meyer, violin; Sæunn Thorsteinsdöttir, cello; and Catherine Gregory, flute.
Interactive Family Concert
Saturday, Nov. 22
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane
Attendees are invited to explore tempo, dynamics, and tone through hands-on music-making as they create a new anthem of thanks. They’ll leave with creative prompts to continue the musical celebration at home during the holiday week.
A Celebration of Joy and Gratitude
Sunday, Nov. 23
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road
The program will explore music for flute and strings, spanning Mozart to contemporary reimaginings that include a fiddle-inspired duo by Decoda’s George Meyer and flutist-composer Valerie Coleman. The concert will be followed by a light reception to meet the musicians.
No reservations are required.