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Lyme Art Association Family Day Promises Creative Fun for All Ages, June 21

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The event will be held Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lyme Art Association.

OLD LYME–Lyme Art Association’s Family Day brings goats, music and more to the gallery grounds for free fun on Saturday. 

The event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 Lyme Street.

In addition to providing a chance to interact with goats, the event will include creative art activities, live music from award-winning songwriter Kelly Riley and refreshments. 

Join the association at 11 a.m. to honor the winners of the young artists show, WET: A World of Water: 

Ages 5 – 7: First place, Maddy Pietruszka; second place, David Ojeda; third place, Asher Lawrence

Ages 8 – 10: First place, Kiarra Yang; second place, Yulia Chen; third place, Hugo Gostkiewicz

Ages 11 – 13: First place: Pheobe Chen; second place, Mason Li; third place, Sophia Lin

Ages 14 – 18: First place, Danlu Li; second place, Jennifer Hui; third place, Ayla Jolly-Ballentine

Later on Saturday, check out Make Music Old Lyme, featuring a 4 p.m. performance by Sunny Train at the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau and musicians up and down Lyme Street from 5 to 7 p.m.

Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme

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Proceeds from the upcoming Haitian Dinner in Old Lyme will benefit The Crosby Fund’s efforts to support the education of students like this one. All photos by The Crosby Fund.

OLD LYME – The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education will hold its Annual Haitian Dinner on Sunday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m.

The dinner will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), 2 Ferry Rd. 

The authentic Haitian dinner will be catered by Mommy’s Delicious Food in Norwich.

All these Haitian students have benefited from scholarships given by The Crosby Fund—it is important to remember that education is not free in Haiti.

Becky Crosby will offer a Powerpoint presentation sharing the ongoing work of the Fund in Haiti.

Haitian art will be for sale and a raffle for a Haitian painting will also be held.

All proceeds benefit The Crosby Fund. The event is sponsored by the Ladies Benevolent Society of FCCOL.

The Crosby Fund was established in 2004 by the Rev. Rebecca Crosby and her husband, Ted. It provides scholarships for students at the primary, secondary, technical and university level to prepare them for professional careers.

The education of these proud graduates has been made possible by The Crosby Fund.

A donation of $15 per person covers dinner and dessert. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. 

Email Rebecca Crosby at rtcros@ftcrosby.com or call the church office at 860.434.8686 to make reservations or for more information.

A Few Tickets Still Available for Lyme Art Association’s Signature Spring Fundraiser

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Among the silent auction items at the 2025 Sea & Sky Soiree is “Abandoned Orchard” by Jim Laurino. Image courtesy of Lyme Art Association.

OLD LYME —The Lyme Art Association promises an evening of fine art, music, and cultured camaraderie at its Sea & Sky Soirée on Saturday, May 3. 

Described in a press release as the place where “art meets elegance,” the signature spring fundraiser includes live jazz, hors d’oeuvres from Flanders Fish Market, a silent auction showcasing works of art, and a raffle of themed baskets featuring unique items and experiences.  

Basket Raffle tickets are now on sale. Visit this link to purchase tickets in advance of the event. Raffle tickets can be purchased ahead of time and picked up at the event or at Lyme Art Association (LAA) starting or purchased at LAA.

Tickets are one for $10, three for $20, or ten for $50. Baskets are currently on display at the LAA. The raffle drawing will take place at the Sea & Sky Soirée. Participants need not be present to win.

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the association’s historic gallery at 90 Lyme St.

Lyme Art Association Executive Director Elsbeth Dowd prepared for last year’s silent auction in this photo courtesy of Lyme Art Association.

Proceeds support educational programs, exhibitions, and special projects carried out as part of the association’s mission to promote the visual arts.

Sponsorships and auction donations are still being accepted.

For more information or to donate auction items, contact Elsbeth Dowd at elsbeth@lymeartassociation.org or call 860-434-7802.

Tickets are available at www.lymeartassociation.org/sea-sky-soiree.

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 26

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Aerial view of 100 Lyme St., the former site of the Bee & Thistle Inn, where the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will host Family Day on April 26.

OLD LYME – The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will host an afternoon of fun and discovery at its annual Family Day on Saturday, April 26. 

The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 100 Lyme St. 

Activities include science experiments, nature building, games, crafts, and plein-air painting along the Lieutenant River. Local band Sunny Train will perform at 3 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase through the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club. 

Admission is $10 per family. Registration is recommended but not required. Families can register online in advance or pay at the door on the day of the event.

The Estuary Center dedicates itself to future generations through experiential education and conservation of the land, waters, and the species that inhabit them. Established in 2015 as a regional center of the Connecticut Audubon Society, the center focuses on protecting and conserving the dominant biosystems of southeastern Connecticut.

For more information, visit www.ctaudubon.org/rtp-estuary-home.