June 22 – Stained glass lecture in Westerly June 23
Behind the closed doors of the mausoleums of Westerly’s Woodlawn Cemetery lie more than 1,200 stained glass windows that provide a glimpse of stained glass in America from the late 1970s to the late 1920s.
Since 2020, a team of conservators and conservators has been investigating the collection. On June 23 at 2 p.m., the Babcock Smith House Museum at 124 Granite St. in Westerly will offer a discussion on the process of researching and awarding stained glass windows in the mausoleum, discoveries from the stained glass research and the value of the collaboration between expertise in the field of conservation and restoration. historical research.
The activities are free for members, 5 euros for non-members. For information, email bjcstonehill@gmail.com.
Transgender talk on June 26 in Old Lyme
Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme is offering a Pride Month lecture, “Transgender 101,” with Jillian Celentano on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Celentano, a transgender woman, licensed psychotherapist, social worker and advocate, will discuss the truths and misconceptions about the transgender and gender-expansive population.
Upcoming events at the Lyme Public Library in July
Lyme Public Library has released its July events calendar.
July 3: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome, children ages 4 and up. Also Lyme Library Trivia Night Club, 7 p.m
July 9: American Revolutionary Music with Richard Donohue, 6 p.m. A collection of songs and hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution.
July 10: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 am, children from infant to age 4.
July 16: Shell and Bee Studio Art Class Series, 4 p.m., fun and creative afternoon class for students in grades 1 to 5.
July 17: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 am, children from infant to 4 years old are welcome. Also “Martin Scorsese and the American Dream” with author Jim Cullen, 2 p.m., discussing the work of one of America’s greatest filmmakers.
July 24: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 am walk-in welcome, children from babies to 4 years.
July 27: Cool-ology STEAM Lab: Gross but Cool Science, 11 a.m., for ages 6-11.
July 31: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 am, children from infant to 4 years.
To register for any of these programs, email programreg@lympepl.org or call (860) 434-2272.
Independence Day festivities in Norwich
The Leffingwell House Museum at 348 Washington St. in Norwich presents “Be Revolutionary” on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day at the museum with Boy Scouts of America scout groups raising the 13-star Betsy Ross and Live Free or Die Sons of Liberty flags at 10 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m. by Col. John Durkee discussing the intolerable acts of 1774 .
Businessman Elias Bliss’ local perspective will be followed by Brown’s Company of Artillery and cannon fireworks at noon. The Declaration of Independence is read and you can sign your name and even sign up for the militia with Colonel Leffingwell.
At the museum you can view and read original documents, letters and newspapers from the revolutionary era, view an exhibition of historic flags and learn about the pension application of Joshua Yeomans of Norwich. Read original letters from the Battle of White Plains, written by Zephaniah Bliss to his brother Elias in Norwich.
Guided tours of the museum are given for $8 per person. Call (860) 889-9440 for information.
NASA ambassador appears in Groton on July 2
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1 through 5 to “The Messier Objects,” an astronomy program, on Tuesday, July 2, at 1 p.m.
Travel faster than warp speed and discover the beauty of the universe as only a camera can capture. “The Messier Objects” is hosted by Geoffrey McLean, a volunteer ambassador of the NASA Solar System with access to a wide variety of NASA information. Registration is required; For information or to register, call the library at (860) 445-0392 or follow the link to register online: https://bit.ly/4dFWrt2.
East Lyme Carnival July 19-21
The annual Carnival at St. John’s Church, Niantic, will be held Friday, July 19 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The carnival comes to town during Celebration East Lyme with games and attractions for all ages, along with carnival treats. The carnival supports the church and its community outreach program.
The church food tent features Nana’s Byrek from Waterford. For more information, call (860) 739-2324.
Registration for Arts Stroll is approaching in New London
The registration deadline for the New London Arts Council’s New London Arts Stroll 2024 is Friday, July 12. Both artists and locations are invited to register. Details are available at newlondonartscouncil.org.
The walk will be held from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, August 3.
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