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SUMMARY:Mystic Garden Club\, 2024 Greens Sale
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce this year’s Greens Sale will be held at the Union Baptist Church\, 119 High St. in Mystic\, CT on Friday\, December 6 from 12pm-3pm and Saturday\, December 7 from 9am-1pm. The Garden Club Elves are already busy planning and making ornaments! We will be back again this year offering custom decorated wreaths\, hand-tied wreaths\, lush natural sprays and table top arrangements made from fresh greens. We hope to see you there! \nThe Mystic Garden Club is a non-profit organization and the profits from the Greens Sale go towards local grants and scholarships.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/mystic-garden-club-2024-greens-sale/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown Mystic,Family,Fundraiser,Holidays,Shopping/Sales
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SUMMARY:Mystic Garden Club\, 2024 Greens Sale
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce this year’s Greens Sale will be held at the Union Baptist Church\, 119 High St. in Mystic\, CT on Friday\, December 6 from 12pm-3pm and Saturday\, December 7 from 9am-1pm. The Garden Club Elves are already busy planning and making ornaments! We will be back again this year offering custom decorated wreaths\, hand-tied wreaths\, lush natural sprays and table top arrangements made from fresh greens. We hope to see you there! \nThe Mystic Garden Club is a non-profit organization and the profits from the Greens Sale go towards local grants and scholarships.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/mystic-garden-club-2024-greens-sale/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown Mystic,Family,Fundraiser,Holidays,Shopping/Sales
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SUMMARY:Art Explorers - Cultural Diversity in Art: Ages 6-12
DESCRIPTION:October 8\, October 15\, October 22\, November 5\, November 12\, November 19\, November 26\, December 3\, December 10\, December 17 \nIntroduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio\, special exhibitions and discover educational\, creative and fun art projects. From painting to sculpture\, textile art to collage\, and printmaking\, your child will engage in a variety of artistic mediums. They will learn about famous artists from around the world and gain insight into art history and diverse cultural expressions. Our classes encourage children to step out of their comfort zones and explore art in a new way. Art Explorers also emphasizes collaborative learning experiences\, fostering teamwork\, communication skills\, and a sense of community among young artists. By focusing on experimentation and imagination\, we aim to cultivate a supportive environment where students can explore\, express\, and grow as artists. Taught by D Derek. \nChoose to register for specific\, individual classes:\nTuesdays\, 4:15pm – 5:45pm\nIndividual classes: Members $18 / Non-Members $21\nAll supplies included with registration.\nTo register\, call 860.536.7601\, x211.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/art-explorers-cultural-diversity-in-art-ages-6-12/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:Art Explorers - Cultural Diversity in Art: Ages 6-12
DESCRIPTION:October 8\, October 15\, October 22\, November 5\, November 12\, November 19\, November 26\, December 3\, December 10\, December 17 \nIntroduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio\, special exhibitions and discover educational\, creative and fun art projects. From painting to sculpture\, textile art to collage\, and printmaking\, your child will engage in a variety of artistic mediums. They will learn about famous artists from around the world and gain insight into art history and diverse cultural expressions. Our classes encourage children to step out of their comfort zones and explore art in a new way. Art Explorers also emphasizes collaborative learning experiences\, fostering teamwork\, communication skills\, and a sense of community among young artists. By focusing on experimentation and imagination\, we aim to cultivate a supportive environment where students can explore\, express\, and grow as artists. Taught by D Derek. \nChoose to register for specific\, individual classes:\nTuesdays\, 4:15pm – 5:45pm\nIndividual classes: Members $18 / Non-Members $21\nAll supplies included with registration.\nTo register\, call 860.536.7601\, x211.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/art-explorers-cultural-diversity-in-art-ages-6-12/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:Mystic Irish Parade 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 20th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 23rd\, 2025 at 1pm. \nOver 2\,000 marchers\, 100 units and over 30\,000 spectators are expected. \nThe parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum\, journeys downtown\, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. \nmore info at mysticirishparade.org \nSee parade route and viewing spots
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/mystic-irish-parade-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Parades
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SUMMARY:Downtown Mystic Spring Stroll 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy springtime with live musical entertainment throughout Downtown while you shop till you drop with SALES SALES SALES! \nBuild A Bouquet!\n1. Make a Purchase\n2. Receive a Token\n3. Exchange Tokens at the Flower Cart \nKentucky Derby Hat Contest  \nHat Categories: \n\nMOST CREATIVE\nMOST FLORAL\nLARGEST HAT\n\nCome shop till you drop from 11:00am-6:00pm
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/downtown-mystic-spring-stroll-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:Mystic & Noank Library Book Sale Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/mystic-noank-library-book-sale-preview-party/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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SUMMARY:Mystic & Noank Library Annual Spring Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will hold the 45th Annual Spring Fair on Saturday\, June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm\, rain or shine!  The Fair features a large book sale inside the building and outside\, Mystic Garden Club plants\, and a White Elephant sale. \nThere will be live entertainment\, Franklin’s Fudge\, a Food Booth\, Silent Auction\, and more! All are welcome! \nThe monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/mystic-noank-library-annual-spring-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library
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SUMMARY:Week-Long Book Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/week-long-book-sale-at-the-mystic-noank-library/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
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SUMMARY:Week-Long Book Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/week-long-book-sale-at-the-mystic-noank-library/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000
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SUMMARY:Week-Long Book Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/week-long-book-sale-at-the-mystic-noank-library/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
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SUMMARY:Week-Long Book Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/week-long-book-sale-at-the-mystic-noank-library/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T034202
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SUMMARY:Week-Long Book Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/week-long-book-sale-at-the-mystic-noank-library/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T034202
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SUMMARY:Week-Long Book Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Week Long Book sale\, beginning with a Preview Party on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm ($5 admission charge\, all items 50% OVER marked prices). \nThe sale will continue on Saturday June 7\, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm as a part of the Annual Spring Fair and for the week\, Monday June 9 – Saturday\, June 14\, during regular library hours\, ending at noon on Saturday. Most items will be half price on Friday\, June 13 and Saturday June 14 will feature a $5 a bag sale\, bags provided. All are welcome! The monies raised are used by the Friends throughout the year to help support our wonderful Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/week-long-book-sale-at-the-mystic-noank-library/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T034202
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T132319Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Sanctuary Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River with DPNC. As we trek through the sanctuary\, we’ll delve into the area’s history and diverse wildlife. Enjoy beautiful views and learn about the natural and historical significance of this hidden gem. \nMeets at the Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. \nThis event is free with pre-registration. \nRegister
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/peace-sanctuary-hike-8/
LOCATION:Peace Sanctuary\, 233 River Road\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown Mystic,Family,Nature,Nearby,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
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SUMMARY:Circle at the Square Book Club Discusses The Editor by Steven Rowley
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Circle at the Square Book Club meets in person to discuss The Editor by Steven Rowley. \nInterested in joining? Email Sherry Fritzsche at sbfritzsche@gmail.com. \nMore Details
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/circle-at-the-square-book-club-discusses-the-editor-by-steven-rowley/
LOCATION:Bank Square Books\, 80 Stonington Road Suite 8\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Community,Downtown Mystic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
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SUMMARY:Mystic River Jam 2025
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing music from rock to reggae while supporting two charities.\n2025 Line Up \nFriday\, 7/11: \n\nGlaucoma Suspect 4:30-5:45pm\nGreen Tea 6-7:45p\nMystic Dead 8-10pm\n\nSaturday\, 7/12: \n\nHickory 1-2pm\nThe Hoolios 2:15-3:15pm\nPretty Rotten 3:30-4:30pm\nOblivious Fools 4:45-6pm\nWooly Mammoth 6:15-7:30pm\nMystic Dead 8-10pm\n\nRiver Jam proudly supports Always Home and Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. \nMore info and tickets
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/mystic-river-jam-2025/
LOCATION:Mystic Shipyard\, 100 Essex Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Festivals,Music
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Witch Paddle and Coat Drive
DESCRIPTION:Calling all witches and warlocks\, goblins and ghouls. Wear your favorite Witch or Halloween Costume and come paddle in this Spooktacular Event on the Mystic River. This a BYO-Boat — all kayaks\, paddleboards\, canoes\, and pedal kayaks welcome. MUST HAVE OWN PFD\, Paddle and Leash. NO RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. Paddle at your own risk. EXPERIENCED PADDLERS ONLY. Rain date Sunday October 12\, 2025\, 3-6p. Please bring a new or gently used coat to donate to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. We will be having a Halloween Potluck Party after the paddle with a DJ. \nRegister to Paddle
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/7th-annual-witch-paddle-and-coat-drive-2025/
LOCATION:Adventure Mystic\, 15 Holmes St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Halloween,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:The parade begins at Friar Tuck’s on Water Street and ends at Mystic FireHouse where families can enjoy Halloween crafts\, mummy wrapping\, snacks and treats.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/halloween-parade-trunk-or-treat-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Family,Halloween,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T100000
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SUMMARY:Friends Like-New Holiday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding our annual Like-New Holiday Book sale\, featuring new or gently used books in many categories\, suitable for gift giving. Holiday items and gently used gift items will also be available. The sale runs during regular library hours Monday\, Dec 1 – Saturday\, Dec 6\, ending at 2 pm. For more information\, please call the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St\, Mystic CT) at 860-536-7721 or email friends@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/friends-like-new-holiday-book-sale/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
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SUMMARY:Friends Like-New Holiday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding our annual Like-New Holiday Book sale\, featuring new or gently used books in many categories\, suitable for gift giving. Holiday items and gently used gift items will also be available. The sale runs during regular library hours Monday\, Dec 1 – Saturday\, Dec 6\, ending at 2 pm. For more information\, please call the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St\, Mystic CT) at 860-536-7721 or email friends@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/friends-like-new-holiday-book-sale/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T034202
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SUMMARY:Friends Like-New Holiday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding our annual Like-New Holiday Book sale\, featuring new or gently used books in many categories\, suitable for gift giving. Holiday items and gently used gift items will also be available. The sale runs during regular library hours Monday\, Dec 1 – Saturday\, Dec 6\, ending at 2 pm. For more information\, please call the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St\, Mystic CT) at 860-536-7721 or email friends@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/friends-like-new-holiday-book-sale/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
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SUMMARY:Friends Like-New Holiday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding our annual Like-New Holiday Book sale\, featuring new or gently used books in many categories\, suitable for gift giving. Holiday items and gently used gift items will also be available. The sale runs during regular library hours Monday\, Dec 1 – Saturday\, Dec 6\, ending at 2 pm. For more information\, please call the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St\, Mystic CT) at 860-536-7721 or email friends@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/friends-like-new-holiday-book-sale/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
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SUMMARY:Friends Like-New Holiday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding our annual Like-New Holiday Book sale\, featuring new or gently used books in many categories\, suitable for gift giving. Holiday items and gently used gift items will also be available. The sale runs during regular library hours Monday\, Dec 1 – Saturday\, Dec 6\, ending at 2 pm. For more information\, please call the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St\, Mystic CT) at 860-536-7721 or email friends@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/friends-like-new-holiday-book-sale/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:Greens Sale
DESCRIPTION:Greens Sale with Custom Decorating on December 5 – 6. The Greens Sale will take place at Union Baptist Church\, located at 119 High Street in Mystic\, CT on December 5 from 12pm – 3pm and on December 6 from 9am – 1pm. Our Mystic Garden Club Designers will be on hand this year to design the perfect wreath for your home. You will be able to choose from our wide selection of holiday ribbons\, add pine cones\, shells and your favorite adornments to create your very own custom design. \nWe will also have a wide selection of table top arrangements filled with fresh greens\, mixed green trees adorned with colorful bows and shells\, lush natural sprays for your front door and more. \nThe Mystic Garden Club is a non-profit organization and all the profits from the Greens Sale go towards local grants and scholarships.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/greens-sale-2025/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown Mystic,Fundraiser,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
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SUMMARY:Friends Like-New Holiday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding our annual Like-New Holiday Book sale\, featuring new or gently used books in many categories\, suitable for gift giving. Holiday items and gently used gift items will also be available. The sale runs during regular library hours Monday\, Dec 1 – Saturday\, Dec 6\, ending at 2 pm. For more information\, please call the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St\, Mystic CT) at 860-536-7721 or email friends@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/friends-like-new-holiday-book-sale/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T034202
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T144917Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Mystic Holiday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event was rescheduled from 12/2 to 12/9 due to weather.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/downtown-mystic-holiday-stroll-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Holidays,Shopping/Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T143740Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Wallenta (Punk Taco) Storytime and Signing
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP for this event at BankSquareBooks.com/events\nBank Square Books presents an story-time and signing with Adam Wallenta for middle grade book\, Punk Taco. \nAbout the Book\nAcross the galaxy\, an evil\, tyrannical king has enslaved citizens from countless planets using them as soldiers in his quest for domination. When one young refugee is displaced from his family\, Punk Taco and his band of misfits befriend him and vow to reunite their new friend with his loved ones. With a mysterious alien race\, they join forces to battle the mad king and spread peace\, love\, and unity across the cosmos. \nAbout the Authors\nAdam Wallenta is a publisher\, writer\, illustrator\, editor\, teacher\, emcee and father. He founded Adam Wallenta Entertainment to help bring new independent creator owned projects to life. Adam has illustrated over fifty children’s books\, numerous comics\, graphic novels and illustrated album art for Rock n Roll Hall of Fame musicians such as Public Enemy & Lloyd Price among many others. \nMakana Wallenta is just your typical 14-year-old that loves to write stories and draw pictures with his dad. When he’s not coming up with ideas for new silly comic book characters or playing Lego or superheroes\, he’s practicing piano or reading a good book.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/adam-wallenta-punk-taco-storytime-and-signing/
LOCATION:Bank Square Books\, 80 Stonington Road Suite 8\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors,Book,Downtown Mystic,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
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SUMMARY:Sharon Dukett (The Shutdown List) Weekend Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP for this event at BankSquareBooks.com/events\nBank Square Books presents a weekend book signing with Sharon Dukett for her book The Shutdown List. \nAbout the Book\nTwo years earlier\, Anita’s life was shattered when her adult son was killed in a fire. \nNow\, her husband has vanished after leading climate activists in a protest\, and she learns she is in danger too. She cuts all her electronic ties and begins a perilous search for him\, despite their rocky marriage\, unaware he has kept a crucial secret from her. \nAbout the Author\nSharon Dukett is an award-winning author who writes thrillers and memoirs. Her novel\, The Shutdown List\, won 1st Runner-up for an Eric Hoffer Award in Mystery/Crime and her memoir\, No Rules: A Memoir\, won a gold medal in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in Memoirs. She is a member of Sisters in Crime\, International Thriller Writers\, Mystery Writers of America\, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. She worked in information technology as a consultant\, programmer and project manager in the private sector\, and as a deputy director in government. Sharon lives in central Connecticut with her husband\, within driving distance of her children and grandchildren.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/sharon-dukett-the-shutdown-list-weekend-book-signing/
LOCATION:Bank Square Books\, 80 Stonington Road Suite 8\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors,Book,Downtown Mystic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
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SUMMARY:Weijia Pan (Motherlands) Author Talk and Signing
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP for this event at BankSquareBooks.com/events\nBank Square Books and The James Merrill House present an author talk and signing with fellow\, Weijia Pan for his book\, Motherlands. \nAbout the Book\nChosen by Louise Glück for the Max Ritvo Poetry Prize\, this engrossing debut interrogates history\, identity\, and the power of poetry to elucidate both. \nMotherlands opens with a child drawn early to poetry. “In summer I write. Two lines at a time\, two vying souls / running up the wall.” The collection follows this speaker-poet through a childhood in post-Maoist China and an eventual move to the United States\, laying bare cultural and linguistic tensions in both historical and modern settings. He cites Chinese laborers toiling in American factories—an echo of the brutalities endured by those who constructed the Transatlantic Railroad—and speaks to anxieties around belonging\, assimilation\, and identity. “If I forget one character a day\,” he writes. “I will have forgotten Chinese / by the end of 2042.” \nIn these attentive\, imaginative poems\, Weijia Pan questions the artist’s duty—his duty—as a chronicler of truth\, especially through issues of displacement and global injustice. What can the poet do but observe? And yet\, in unpacking ancestral traumas connected to Maoist China and modern-day bigotry exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic\, he still finds himself turning to art as a way to understand both the self and the world at large. Through elegant juxtapositions\, Pan crafts an emotional world that is at once regional and universal—Li Bai and Du Fu sit alongside Glenn Gould and Sviatoslav Richter\, pepper used to bless new roads is repurposed in the mace used against protesters\, two languages compete on a single tongue. Lyrical and visionary\, this collection embodies poetry’s capacity to ground us\, teach us\, and change us. \nAbout the Author\nWeijia Pan is the author of Motherlands\, selected by Louise Glück for the 2023 Max Ritvo Poetry Prize and published by Milkweed Editions in 2024. A poet and translator from Shanghai\, China\, his work has appeared in AGNI\, Boulevard\, Cincinnati Review\, Copper Nickel\, and Poetry Daily. He received an MFA from the University of Houston and is currently a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/weijia-pan-motherlands-author-talk-and-signing/
LOCATION:Bank Square Books\, 80 Stonington Road Suite 8\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors,Book,Downtown Mystic
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