BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//This Is Mystic, CT - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:This Is Mystic, CT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thisismystic.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for This Is Mystic, CT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215436Z UID:10005704-1614621600-1614625200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Sheet Pan Meals Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:A quick dinner could not be easier. Whether you are cooking for a crowd or for 2\, sheet pan cooking will meet your needs. Spreading your ingredients out on a large pan is simple and gives your meal a crispy\, colorful\, and intensely flavvorful result. Using 3 cameras in her kitchen studio\, chef/instructor Liz Barbour\, of The Creative Feast\, will demonstrate each recipe with step-by-step instruction. \nYou will learn how to: \nSelect quick prep ingredients that will all cook perfectly within 20 minutes\nCombine herbs\, spices\, and healthy fats for maximum flavor\nCook your sheet pan meal using different oven settings\nJoin Liz for this fun and tasty class. Liz will share her pantry basics and inspire you to be creative with what you’ve got. Following her discussion\, Liz will demonstrate 2 pantry recipes anyone can cook at home. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-sheet-pan-meals-cooking-class/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T173000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215541Z UID:10005706-1614961800-1614965400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Superhero T-shirt Capes: Upcycling Workshop for Kids DESCRIPTION:Come make superhero capes and masks with Hazel. All you need is at least two old t-shirts of different colors that you don’t mind cutting up\, a sharp pair of scissors and some glue. If you have any fancy bits of scraps of fabric or felt\, bring those along too. Great for ages 6 to 10! \nSupply list: \nOne T-shirt \nAnother piece of fabric (in a different color\, i.e. old pillowcase) \nLiquid glue \nSharp scissors \nMarker URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-superhero-t-shirt-capes-upcycling-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215614Z UID:10005707-1615399200-1615402800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Clear the Clutter in Your Life DESCRIPTION:Join us with Professional Organizer and best-selling author\, Ronni Eisenberg\, for practical solutions for all of your organizational woes. Streamline tasks\, maximize space and time for your family’s virtual work or learning\, handle multitasking better\, and gain even more organization tips and tricks you didn’t know you needed. With patience\, self-deprecating humor and understanding\, Ronni will step you through practical solutions that will motivate you and leave you thinking\, “Now why didn’t I think of that?” \nDuring this program\, Ronni will teach about clutter\, why people love to talk about it\, and how to reduce the clutter in your life and home. \nRonni Eisenberg is a pioneer in the field of organization and author of ten books on getting organized\, including Organize Yourself which has sold over 1 million copies. For over 40 years\, she’s helped millions of people with some of life’s most overwhelming tasks. Learn more at her blog\, The Organizing Confessions: https://blog.ronnieisenberg.com/2019/09/30/welcome-to-the-organizing-confessions-with-ronni-eisenberg/#.YCK8NehKjIV . \nShe hopes that her experience can provide important insights and teach people lifelong organizational skills and solutions. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-clear-the-clutter-in-your-life/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T110000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T220253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T220253Z UID:10002968-1615629600-1615633200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Food Explorers Baking Class for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Katie Shepherd\, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make Maple Scones! Katie was born in England\, and grew up eating scones of all different kinds. \nExploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences\, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. \nFood Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration\, you’ll have a Food Explorer in no time! \nYou’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe: \nFlour\, baking powder\, butter (1 stick)\, cinnamon\, 2 eggs\, maple syrup\, powdered sugar\, brown sugar\, half & half OR milk and optional vanilla. No special equipment necessary\, but a cheese grater may make an appearance.” \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. Families with children ages 7 and up. \nGenerously funded by the Groton Education Foundation! URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-food-explorers-baking-class-for-kids-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T160000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215710Z UID:10005708-1615647600-1615651200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Threatened & Endangered Wild Birds DESCRIPTION:Join us for this all ages event with Horizon Wings\, a CT organization that rehabilitates wild birds and hosts community education programs. Meet some threatened and endangered wild birds live over a Zoom call. What do the classifications “threatened” and “endangered” really mean? What caused the drastic decline of the Peregrine Falcon populations in North America in the 1960s? Horizon Wings will feature an American Kestrel\, a Peregrine Falcon\, a Northern Saw-Whet Owl\, a Barn Owl\, and a Bald Eagel in this educational event. Learn which species of raptors are currently on Connecticut’s threatened and endangered list and ways in which we can help to promote their survival. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-threatened-endangered-wild-birds/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215743Z UID:10005709-1615831200-1615834800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: American Sign Language Basics DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-week series where you can learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). The course will be taught by Signing Basics\, based in Springfield\, MA. The course and materials (emailed directly to you from Signing Basics) are free for all participants. \nThis fun course will help students build a usable sign language vocabulary and beginners’ level ASL structure. Students will receive homework assignments to help them retain the information they learn during the class. Students who participate in all four weeks of the ASL Basics course will learn: \nThe manual alphabet\nThe days of the week\nNegation and Affirmations when conversing in ASL\nASL Sentence Structure\nHow to ask questions\nBasic conversational phrases\nYou must commit to attending all four 45-minute courses and register for them by Sunday\, March 14th at 12pm. Space is limited\, so please let us know ASAP if you cannot attend after you’ve registered. Please note that multiple household members are welcome to participate from the same screen\, but please register only one household member. \nYou will receive a class invite directly from Signing Basics on the day of the first class\, Mon Mar 15. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-american-sign-language-basics/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T200000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T220354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T220354Z UID:10002972-1615831200-1615838400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Mystic Conversations on Race DESCRIPTION:St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Team will be “re-starting” holding a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club\, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR)\, is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted…in our hearts\, in our minds\, and in our communities. \nn this book club\, we will reflect on texts (fiction and nonfiction)\, films\, and podcasts on the origins of race\, the processes and effects of racism\, and on white complicity and supremacy. We will be reading (among others) Toni Morrison\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Isabel Wilkerson\, Dorothy Roberts\, Imani Perry\, and more. We will also be viewing/listening to films/podcasts by Katrina Browne\, Ava Duvernay\, and The New York Times’ “1619 Project.” \nView a schedule of meetings and the accompanying material(s) to be discussed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSKY4eE-L_EvrnJtu5PpQrnSfevQNyvI/view \nPlease register: Please email start@stmarksmystic.org with “Mystic Conversations on Race” as the subject and include your name and phone number. \nQUESTIONS? Call 860-572-9549 or email start@stmarksmystic.org. A member of the St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Task Force (StART) will get back to you. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-mystic-conversations-on-race-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215818Z UID:10005710-1616608800-1616612400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Drawing to De-stress DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to be da Vinci to enjoy drawing. A Drexel University study published in Art Therapy in 2016 found that drawing releases stress reduction hormones for everyone\, regardless of skill level. Join us for an ongoing Zoom program about basic tips and techniques for drawing\, and how to make drawing a stress relieving practice. We meet monthly to share art\, sketches\, or doodles we’ve been working on with other group members\, and then have built in time to free sketch and chat. Group members will share tips and strategies they’ve discovered to make drawing fun and stress free. All are welcome to join the Zoom meeting with their own materials. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-drawing-to-de-stress-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T215855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215855Z UID:10005711-1616695200-1616698800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Fresh Whole-Food Soups DESCRIPTION:Join us for an instructional cooking video with Colin McCullough\, of Colin Cooks Vegan\, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods\, plant-based meals into their diet. You can also join us for the other programs in his Whole Foods Cooking Series: Healthy & Amazing Sauces in April and Veggie Burgers & Veggie Sausages in May. \nIn this class\, we’ll be using fresh\, whole-food ingredients to make delicious\, heart-healthy soups. Ditch the cans of soup and learn how much healthier fresh soups can be! Come learn how to make Fragrant Coconut Soup\, Lebanese Red Lentil Soup\, and Creamy Tomato Soup! \nDon’t miss out on our upcoming Whole Foods Cooking Classes!\nHealthy & Amazing Sauces. Thursday\, April 29 at 6PM\nVeggie Burgers & Sausages. Thursday\, May 27 at 6PM URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-fresh-whole-food-soups/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T120000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210318T195051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T195051Z UID:10002992-1616842800-1616846400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Musical Sing-Along Featuring the Easter Bunny via Facebook Live @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:The Bill Memorial Library Facebook Live Virtual Sing-Along featuring The Easter Bunny! \nThe Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host a Musical Sing-Along featuring the Easter Bunny via Facebook Live on Saturday\, March 27\, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Join Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends as we sing some of our Story Time favorites as well as fun new songs. Tune in to our Facebook page at Bill Memorial Library for live music and fun from the comfort of your own home! \nDue to the continued rise of COVID-19 cases in our community\, the temporary public closure of the Bill Memorial Library has been extended indefinitely. Our staff will be working and will continue to provide contact-free pickup of library materials\, faxes and printouts. Please call us at 860-445-0392 or check our website\, www.billmemorial.org\nfor additional information. \nHours as of January 2021\nBML staff will be available by phone:\nMonday\, Thursday: 11:00 a.m.—7:30 p.m.\nTuesday: 11:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, Friday: 11:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.\nSaturday: 11:00 a.m.— 2:30 p.m. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/musical-sing-along-featuring-the-easter-bunny-via-facebook-live-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MUSICAL-SPRING-SING-ALONG-FB-LIVE-MAR-2021-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T181029 CREATED:20210209T220322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T220322Z UID:10002970-1617213600-1617217200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Gardening with Native Plants Series DESCRIPTION:Join us with Tim Wachtmann of Plantscapes of New England for in informative programming series about gardening with native plants. This three-part programming series will teach participants about the native plants of New England\, their ecological impact\, and how individuals can restore the beauty\, interest\, and function of New England’s natural habitats one garden at a time. \nPart 1: Why Native Plants?\nWednesday\, March 31 at 6PM\nLearn about what native plants are\, how to deal with invasive plants\, the practical benefits of native plants and their impact on biodiversity and the extinction crisis\, and reframe our attitudes toward the landscape. \nPart 2: Planting for Native Pollinators\nWednesday\, April 14 at 6PM\nGain a greater understanding of how native plants impact native pollinators\, why they are so important\, how to plant for perpetual bloom\, supporting native pollinators\, and the effects of pesticides. \nPart 3: Enjoying Your Native Landscape\nWednesday\, April 28 at 6PM\nTurn your knowledge of native gardening into beautiful landscapes! Learn about traditional vs. ecological gardening\, edible native plants\, planning your landscape\, local resources for learning more\, and plant names and habitats. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-gardening-with-native-plants-series/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR