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Join Old Lyme Animal Shelter’s Fundraising ‘Pawtoberfest,’ Saturday

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OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 4, Old Lyme Animal Control hosts its annual PAWtoberfest fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Machnik Drive animal shelter.

The event includes music from The Zephyr Band, tasty offerings from the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club food tent, tables hosted by numerous local vendors and raffles galore. There will also be games and prizes for children, as well as face-painting.

Application forms to adopt some of the dogs recently rescued from a hoarding situation will be available at the event.

Dogs are invited to attend the event, which benefits not only the Old Lyme Animal Shelter but also the Presents for Paws nonprofit organization, which distributes pet food and supplies to animal shelters across the state.

Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Annual Fall Plant Sale, Sunday

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Potted perennials and annuals of many varieties will be on sale this weekend at the Old Lyme Historical Society‘s Annual Fall Plant Sale. Photo submitted by the Old Lyme Historical Society.

OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Historical Society hosts its Annual Fall Plant Sale Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The sale will be held at the Society‘s 55 Lyme Street location

Potted perennials and annuals of all types and sizes will be on sale at competitive prices.

Proceeds will support the mission of the Society, which is to collect, preserve, and interpret the rich history of Old Lyme, Conn. and its environs for the benefit of residents and visitors.