BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//This Is Mystic, CT - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20210527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210415T135905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T140151Z UID:10005756-1622138400-1622142000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Veggie Burgers & Veggie Sausages 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. This is the final offering at M&NL of his Whole Foods Cooking Series. \nJoin us as we learn how to make veggie burgers and veggie sausages! In this class\, we’ll skip the processed stuff and make the healtheir alternatives at home on our own! \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-veggie-burgers-veggie-sausages/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134449Z UID:10005793-1623693600-1623697200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Norman Rockwell: Inclusion\, Exclusion and Evolving Views on Race DESCRIPTION:The illustrator Norman Rockwell is beloved for his ability to depict and define American life. He often captured bittersweet images of people experiencing universal and relatable feelings of being left out or left behind. Yet\, as an artist working in the 20th century\, his works are curiously devoid of America’s rich cultural and racial diversity. In the final decades of his career\, Rockwell painted several poignant works about race in America that can be seen as an extension of his earlier sense of the power of inclusion and exclusion. \nSpeaker Bio\nJane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native\, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions\, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen\, where she served as Executive Director\, and the Currier Museum of Art\, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade\, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/norman-rockwell-inclusion-exclusion-and-evolving-views-on-race/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134403Z UID:10005790-1623954600-1623958200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Roode Memorial Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library’s annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It’s a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the lives of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music and the Library. Their family continues the tradition of honoring their legacy with a wonderful lineup of talented musicians in 2021. This summer’s series features three local musicians from different genres and musical stylings. Social distance guidelines will be in place for everyone’s safety. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will take place indoors in the Spicer Reading Room. Indoor attendance will be limited and the library will welcome the first 25 guests to arrive. No registration is necessary. \nThor Jensen: Thursday\, June 17 at 6:30pm\nThor Jensen is a guitarist and singer based in New England. He’s been a member of the Stephane Wrembel Band since 2015\, performing the music of Django Reinhardt along with Wrembel’s original compositions all over the U.S. and the world\, on stage and in the studio. His solo shows blend his original music\, instrumentals\, and some of his favorite songs\, with a strong presence of the American songbook. In 2019\, Thor released an EP of original music\, and has another full length record to be released later this year. Find out more on his website: https://www.thorjensenmusic.com/ \nCraig Edwards: Thursday\, July 15 at 6:30pm\nCraig Edwards has been called a “walking encyclopedia of American roots music styles.” Playing fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, button accordion\, and more\, he’s taken deep dives into Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes\, Blues\, Cajun\, Chanteys\, Irish\, Zydeco\, and other musical styles that breathe life into the communities that created them. His performance will take listeners on a tour of American music on fiddle\, bano\, and guitar through the range of 19th and early 20th century styles that laid the groundwork for American popular music. Find out more on his website: https://www.fiddlecraig.com/ \nAnna May: Thursday\, August 19 at 6:30pm\nAnna May is an indie singer-songwriter and Connecticut native. Her background as a dancer\, autodidact\, traveler\, and pianist feeds her original music\, and inspires her to weave wisdom into the music that she makes. Her music is pure memory\, meditation\, and escapism\, streaked with tones of jazz\, along with fresh twists on folk music. Anna has performed at many notable venues\, including the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival\, the Boston Arts Festival\, Folk Alliance International\, Crying Wolf in Nashville\, and many more. Anna’s work has been featured in Medium\, Thrive Global\, Northern Public Radio\, New Noise Magazine\, among other publications. Find out more on her website: https://annamaymusic.com/ URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/roode-memorial-concert-series/2021-06-17/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210625 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210622T202511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T202511Z UID:10005809-1624492800-1624579199@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Summer Reading for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading for Teens at Bill Memorial Library begins on June 24\, 2021 through August 4\, 2021. Teens can track their progress on the Teen Summer Reading Log\, which can be picked up at the Library or downloaded from the Library’s website: www.billmemorial.org. You will receive a raffle ticket for every five days that you read for at least 15 minutes. Raffle prizes include gift cards to Citadel Game Cellar\, Sarge’s Comics\, Dairy Queen and more of your favorite local businesses. The Teen Summer Reading program is free and open to students in Grades 6-12. Call the Library at (860) 445-0392 with questions or to register for any of the upcoming Summer Reading events. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/summer-reading-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BML-SRP-reading-flyer-revised-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06385;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T135329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T135329Z UID:10003087-1624906800-1624912200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to write\, but don’t know where to start\, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates\, titles\, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works\, instruct on the craft of writing\, and provide exercises and time to share writing related to their genre. \nWe are offering this series as part of our adult summer reading program. Record every book you read with this form and for each one you will be entered to win a raffle for a $50 Go Local Mystic Chamber of Commerce gift card. Check out our programming related booklists to start reading! \nNavigating Nonfiction: Write Compelling True Stories | Ruth Crocker\nMonday\, June 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNonfiction writing (memoir\, autobiography\, personal essay\, journalism\, and more) is sometimes thought of as the stodgy\, boring stepsister of glittering\, exciting fiction. In fact\, the opposite is true. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s all in how you tell the story. This workshop will take you through the process of zeroing in on true stories and crafting them with the same tools and techniques that fiction writers use to bring words to life on the page. We’ll explore theme\, structure\, voice\, dialogue and more\, along with exercises for sourcing material from life experience. Read more about Ruth Crocker in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Fiction: The Art of Storytelling | Susan Kietzman\nMonday\, July 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nA writer brings to a story unique perspective\, voice\, and imagination — all of which shape how the story is told. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the creation of fiction\, as well as dive into some key elements: character\, setting\, dialogue\, plot\, and point of view. We’ll talk about style\, discipline\, and what it takes to turn your idea into a novel. Be prepared to write\, discuss\, and learn from one another. Read more about Susan Kietzman in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Through Trauma: Steps for Post Traumatic Growth | Regina Bartlett\nMonday\, July 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nPain. Anxiety. Fear. Depression. What if the source of your greatest struggle became the key to your freedom? This workshop will show you steps to take to look inward – in your own time – and discover how to use writing as a healing place and channel past pain points to forge a path for growth. Prompts will gently guide you to excavate your past\, and provide the tools to craft your story into something meaningful for others to read. Read more about Regina Bartlett in her bio\, and her publications and other speaking engagements on her website. \nGet Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/local-authors-writing-workshop-series/2021-06-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T160000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134545Z UID:10005794-1625151600-1625155200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Let's Draw Animals: A Drawing Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Learn to draw cartoon animals on ZOOM with award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski.Kids will learn to draw a variety of our furry\, hoofed and feathered friends in this FUN\, INTERACTIVE and popular library program. \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/lets-draw-animals-a-drawing-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T110000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210629T150802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T150802Z UID:10003119-1625738400-1625742000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Sing-Along @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:The Bill Memorial Library Hosts Outdoor Musical Sing-Along! \nThe Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host an outdoor Musical Sing-Along featuring live music on Thursday\, July 8\, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join in this fun\, interactive program – bring your singing voices and your enthusiasm! A rain day is scheduled for Thursday\, July 15. Call the library at 860-445-0392 or check our Facebook page in case of inclement weather for updates. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.; Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and Saturday\, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Our doors are open for browsing\, copying\, printing\, scanning and faxing. Computers are available with no appointment necessary. Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and social distancing must be observed in the building. Contact-free book pickup is still available. Browse our latest book orders at www.billmemorial.org/new-arrivals . \nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library turned 130 years old in 2020 and has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and magazines. Visit our web page at BillMemorial.org\, follow us on Instagram @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/outdoor-sing-along-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Kids,Library,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sing-Along-July-20213PR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Librayr":MAILTO:staff.billmemorial@gmail.com GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06385;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T163000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134651Z UID:10005795-1626103800-1626107400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Learn Ukulele with Julia: Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. Participants will learn how to tune\, strum and read chords. After a short lesson\, you’ll be able to play some fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/learn-ukulele-with-julia-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T135329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T135329Z UID:10003088-1626116400-1626121800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to write\, but don’t know where to start\, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates\, titles\, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works\, instruct on the craft of writing\, and provide exercises and time to share writing related to their genre. \nWe are offering this series as part of our adult summer reading program. Record every book you read with this form and for each one you will be entered to win a raffle for a $50 Go Local Mystic Chamber of Commerce gift card. Check out our programming related booklists to start reading! \nNavigating Nonfiction: Write Compelling True Stories | Ruth Crocker\nMonday\, June 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNonfiction writing (memoir\, autobiography\, personal essay\, journalism\, and more) is sometimes thought of as the stodgy\, boring stepsister of glittering\, exciting fiction. In fact\, the opposite is true. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s all in how you tell the story. This workshop will take you through the process of zeroing in on true stories and crafting them with the same tools and techniques that fiction writers use to bring words to life on the page. We’ll explore theme\, structure\, voice\, dialogue and more\, along with exercises for sourcing material from life experience. Read more about Ruth Crocker in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Fiction: The Art of Storytelling | Susan Kietzman\nMonday\, July 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nA writer brings to a story unique perspective\, voice\, and imagination — all of which shape how the story is told. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the creation of fiction\, as well as dive into some key elements: character\, setting\, dialogue\, plot\, and point of view. We’ll talk about style\, discipline\, and what it takes to turn your idea into a novel. Be prepared to write\, discuss\, and learn from one another. Read more about Susan Kietzman in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Through Trauma: Steps for Post Traumatic Growth | Regina Bartlett\nMonday\, July 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nPain. Anxiety. Fear. Depression. What if the source of your greatest struggle became the key to your freedom? This workshop will show you steps to take to look inward – in your own time – and discover how to use writing as a healing place and channel past pain points to forge a path for growth. Prompts will gently guide you to excavate your past\, and provide the tools to craft your story into something meaningful for others to read. Read more about Regina Bartlett in her bio\, and her publications and other speaking engagements on her website. \nGet Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/local-authors-writing-workshop-series/2021-07-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T183000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134917Z UID:10003085-1626283800-1626287400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga Class DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and Chelsea from Bluebird Yoga for an all levels (beginner friendly) yoga practice on the Library grounds at 5:30pm! Wake up your body with a gentle stretch followed by flowing movement and strengthening. We will be meeting on the side lawn nearest to the Union Baptist Church parking lot. \nPlease bring your own equipment. Chelsea recommends: \nA yoga mat and yoga props (you will not specifically need any props unless they are part of your usual practice)\nA towel or blanket to place under your mat and one for over your body during savasana\nA water bottle\nSunscreen and bug spray\nA mask for walking to and from your mat\nChelsea\, aka Bluebird Yoga\, is a local from Stonington. Yoga\, for Chelsea\, is about fostering healing through kindess. The goal in her classes is to hold the space for her fellow yogis to cultivate kindness on and off the mat. She understands the importance of safe movement and leads students through a practice that builds from gentler meditations through more difficult variations as they increase in strength and flexibility. Email Chelsea with any questions at: chbluebirdyoga@gmail.com \nParticipants are required to wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose upon entry; masks may be removed once on the mat. Participants will be spaced 6 feet apart at all times. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. Only 15 people can attend each class. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/outdoor-yoga-class/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T113000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134742Z UID:10003081-1626345000-1626348600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Meet Officer Heather McClelland and K9 Chase DESCRIPTION:Come meet K9 Chase and Officer Heather McClelland from the Groton Town Police Department on the Library lawn! \nPolice Service Dog Program: Since its inception in August of 2019\, the Groton Police Department has been the proud recipient of two Labrador retriever service dogs\, “McDonald” and “Chase”. Both dogs were donated by Puppies Behind Bars (PBB)\, a non-profit organization that teaches inmates how to train service dogs for first responders and military veterans with PTSD. McDonald was named after retired NYPD Detective Steven McDonald (EOW 1/10/2017) and trained in Bedford Hills Women’s Correctional Facility (NY). Our current dog\, Chase\, is a 1 year old yellow lab\, trained in Downstate Men’s Correctional Facility (NY). Chase is partnered with Community Policing Officer Heather McClelland. She accompanies Officer McClelland in her daily duties and has the primary role of providing assistance to the officers and staff of the Groton Police Department in a therapeutic manner. Additional duties include carrying out community outreach functions such as educational programming\, specialized events\, and community interaction; providing assistance to victims of violent crime and other crimes of sensitive nature; creating a more engaging relationship between the community of Groton and the officers and staff employed by the Groton Police Department; and providing assistance to partner agencies\, first responders and the many military personnel who call Groton home. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/meet-officer-heather-mcclelland-and-k9-chase/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134403Z UID:10005791-1626373800-1626377400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Roode Memorial Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library’s annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It’s a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the lives of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music and the Library. Their family continues the tradition of honoring their legacy with a wonderful lineup of talented musicians in 2021. This summer’s series features three local musicians from different genres and musical stylings. Social distance guidelines will be in place for everyone’s safety. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will take place indoors in the Spicer Reading Room. Indoor attendance will be limited and the library will welcome the first 25 guests to arrive. No registration is necessary. \nThor Jensen: Thursday\, June 17 at 6:30pm\nThor Jensen is a guitarist and singer based in New England. He’s been a member of the Stephane Wrembel Band since 2015\, performing the music of Django Reinhardt along with Wrembel’s original compositions all over the U.S. and the world\, on stage and in the studio. His solo shows blend his original music\, instrumentals\, and some of his favorite songs\, with a strong presence of the American songbook. In 2019\, Thor released an EP of original music\, and has another full length record to be released later this year. Find out more on his website: https://www.thorjensenmusic.com/ \nCraig Edwards: Thursday\, July 15 at 6:30pm\nCraig Edwards has been called a “walking encyclopedia of American roots music styles.” Playing fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, button accordion\, and more\, he’s taken deep dives into Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes\, Blues\, Cajun\, Chanteys\, Irish\, Zydeco\, and other musical styles that breathe life into the communities that created them. His performance will take listeners on a tour of American music on fiddle\, bano\, and guitar through the range of 19th and early 20th century styles that laid the groundwork for American popular music. Find out more on his website: https://www.fiddlecraig.com/ \nAnna May: Thursday\, August 19 at 6:30pm\nAnna May is an indie singer-songwriter and Connecticut native. Her background as a dancer\, autodidact\, traveler\, and pianist feeds her original music\, and inspires her to weave wisdom into the music that she makes. Her music is pure memory\, meditation\, and escapism\, streaked with tones of jazz\, along with fresh twists on folk music. Anna has performed at many notable venues\, including the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival\, the Boston Arts Festival\, Folk Alliance International\, Crying Wolf in Nashville\, and many more. Anna’s work has been featured in Medium\, Thrive Global\, Northern Public Radio\, New Noise Magazine\, among other publications. Find out more on her website: https://annamaymusic.com/ URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/roode-memorial-concert-series/2021-07-15/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T123000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134815Z UID:10003083-1626521400-1626525000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Padawan Training by the Saber Guild Kessel Temple DESCRIPTION:The Saber Guild Padawan Training is geared towards younglings between the ages of 6 and 10 who are ready to start their Jedi training. Each trainee will be shown the basics of using the Force\, and how to handle a lightsaber from a true Jedi Master. Sessions run from 30 minutes and younglings who complete the training will be given a certificate awarding them the rank of Padawan. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/padawan-training-by-the-saber-guild-kessel-temple/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210716T201314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T201314Z UID:10005845-1626978600-1626982200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Tie-Dye Palooza for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a groovy summer? Join us for Bill Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Program “Tie-Dye Palooza” on Thursday\, July 22\, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this event\, which will take place on the library lawn. The event is free for all teens and registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library\, 130 years old in 2020\, has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and museum passes. Visit our webpage at http://www.billmemorial.org. Find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library and Instagram at @bmlteens. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/tie-dye-palooza-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-2021-Program-Flyer1024_12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06385;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T135329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T135329Z UID:10003089-1627326000-1627331400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to write\, but don’t know where to start\, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates\, titles\, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works\, instruct on the craft of writing\, and provide exercises and time to share writing related to their genre. \nWe are offering this series as part of our adult summer reading program. Record every book you read with this form and for each one you will be entered to win a raffle for a $50 Go Local Mystic Chamber of Commerce gift card. Check out our programming related booklists to start reading! \nNavigating Nonfiction: Write Compelling True Stories | Ruth Crocker\nMonday\, June 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNonfiction writing (memoir\, autobiography\, personal essay\, journalism\, and more) is sometimes thought of as the stodgy\, boring stepsister of glittering\, exciting fiction. In fact\, the opposite is true. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s all in how you tell the story. This workshop will take you through the process of zeroing in on true stories and crafting them with the same tools and techniques that fiction writers use to bring words to life on the page. We’ll explore theme\, structure\, voice\, dialogue and more\, along with exercises for sourcing material from life experience. Read more about Ruth Crocker in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Fiction: The Art of Storytelling | Susan Kietzman\nMonday\, July 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nA writer brings to a story unique perspective\, voice\, and imagination — all of which shape how the story is told. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the creation of fiction\, as well as dive into some key elements: character\, setting\, dialogue\, plot\, and point of view. We’ll talk about style\, discipline\, and what it takes to turn your idea into a novel. Be prepared to write\, discuss\, and learn from one another. Read more about Susan Kietzman in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Through Trauma: Steps for Post Traumatic Growth | Regina Bartlett\nMonday\, July 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nPain. Anxiety. Fear. Depression. What if the source of your greatest struggle became the key to your freedom? This workshop will show you steps to take to look inward – in your own time – and discover how to use writing as a healing place and channel past pain points to forge a path for growth. Prompts will gently guide you to excavate your past\, and provide the tools to craft your story into something meaningful for others to read. Read more about Regina Bartlett in her bio\, and her publications and other speaking engagements on her website. \nGet Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/local-authors-writing-workshop-series/2021-07-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210716T201349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T201349Z UID:10005847-1627583400-1627587000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Knot Tying & Macrame for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a groovy summer? Join us for Bill Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Program “Knot Tying & Macrame with an Eagle Scout” on Thursday\, July 29\, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this event\, which will take place on the library lawn. The event is free for all teens and registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library\, 130 years old in 2020\, has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and museum passes. Visit our webpage at http://www.billmemorial.org. Find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library and Instagram at @bmlteens. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/knot-tying-macrame-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-2021-Program-Flyer1024_12-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T113000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210719T181658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T181658Z UID:10005849-1627900200-1627903800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Safety PAWtrol presented by CHS DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Humane Society will present this fun program for families. Pets are an important part of many people’s lives! And knowing the right and wrong ways to interact with them is key. It is especially critical for children to learn how to act around pets like dogs\, cats and small animals. This classroom program will provide the tools needed to be safe around pets\, with an emphasis on kindness and focusing on how we can kindly interact with them. Great program for kids ages 5 to 11. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/safety-pawtrol-presented-by-chs/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T200000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155011Z UID:10003124-1627930800-1627934400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Get Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning – ON ZOOM\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-local-authors-writing-workshop-series/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T135329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T135329Z UID:10003090-1627930800-1627936200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to write\, but don’t know where to start\, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates\, titles\, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works\, instruct on the craft of writing\, and provide exercises and time to share writing related to their genre. \nWe are offering this series as part of our adult summer reading program. Record every book you read with this form and for each one you will be entered to win a raffle for a $50 Go Local Mystic Chamber of Commerce gift card. Check out our programming related booklists to start reading! \nNavigating Nonfiction: Write Compelling True Stories | Ruth Crocker\nMonday\, June 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNonfiction writing (memoir\, autobiography\, personal essay\, journalism\, and more) is sometimes thought of as the stodgy\, boring stepsister of glittering\, exciting fiction. In fact\, the opposite is true. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s all in how you tell the story. This workshop will take you through the process of zeroing in on true stories and crafting them with the same tools and techniques that fiction writers use to bring words to life on the page. We’ll explore theme\, structure\, voice\, dialogue and more\, along with exercises for sourcing material from life experience. Read more about Ruth Crocker in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Fiction: The Art of Storytelling | Susan Kietzman\nMonday\, July 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nA writer brings to a story unique perspective\, voice\, and imagination — all of which shape how the story is told. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the creation of fiction\, as well as dive into some key elements: character\, setting\, dialogue\, plot\, and point of view. We’ll talk about style\, discipline\, and what it takes to turn your idea into a novel. Be prepared to write\, discuss\, and learn from one another. Read more about Susan Kietzman in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Through Trauma: Steps for Post Traumatic Growth | Regina Bartlett\nMonday\, July 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nPain. Anxiety. Fear. Depression. What if the source of your greatest struggle became the key to your freedom? This workshop will show you steps to take to look inward – in your own time – and discover how to use writing as a healing place and channel past pain points to forge a path for growth. Prompts will gently guide you to excavate your past\, and provide the tools to craft your story into something meaningful for others to read. Read more about Regina Bartlett in her bio\, and her publications and other speaking engagements on her website. \nGet Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/local-authors-writing-workshop-series/2021-08-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T113000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155019Z UID:10003126-1627986600-1627990200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:DPNC presents Owl Babies DESCRIPTION:“Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell brings us to an owl’s nest with three owlette’s missing their mother. Meet a resident owl to learn about the life cycle and adaptation of real Connecticut owls! We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/dpnc-presents-owl-babies/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T170000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155043Z UID:10003128-1628092800-1628096400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Cool-ology presents Coding and Robotics Lab for Kids DESCRIPTION:Participants in this class will explore the fundamentals of unplugged coding concepts and robotics. We’ll investigate algorithms\, ASCII binary code\, and looping. Children will code mini robots including Dash\, Cue\, Sphero\, and Bee Bots! We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/cool-ology-presents-coding-and-robotics-lab-for-kids/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T183000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155109Z UID:10003134-1628098200-1628101800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga Class DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and Chelsea from Bluebird Yoga for an all levels (beginner friendly) yoga practice on the Library grounds at 5:30pm! Wake up your body with a gentle stretch followed by flowing movement and strengthening. We will be meeting on the side lawn nearest to the Union Baptist Church parking lot. \nPlease bring your own equipment. Chelsea recommends: \nA yoga mat and yoga props (you will not specifically need any props unless they are part of your usual practice)\nA towel or blanket to place under your mat and one for over your body during savasana\nA water bottle\nSunscreen and bug spray\nA mask for walking to and from your mat\nChelsea\, aka Bluebird Yoga\, is a local from Stonington. Yoga\, for Chelsea\, is about fostering healing through kindess. The goal in her classes is to hold the space for her fellow yogis to cultivate kindness on and off the mat. She understands the importance of safe movement and leads students through a practice that builds from gentler meditations through more difficult variations as they increase in strength and flexibility. Email Chelsea with any questions at: chbluebirdyoga@gmail.com \nParticipants are asked to remain socially distanced but masks will not be required once on their mats. Registration is required to attend this program. Only 15 people can attend each class. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/outdoor-yoga-class-2/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T113000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155148Z UID:10003135-1628159400-1628163000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:LAAM presents an Art Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:The project will be landscape paintings inspired by The Prismatic Pallet: Frank Vincent DuMond and His Students\, currently on view at Lyman Allyn Art Museum through October 3rd. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/laam-presents-an-art-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T200000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155156Z UID:10003136-1628190000-1628193600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Music for the Birds DESCRIPTION:Many musicians had a close connection to birds. Richard Wagner owned two parrots. Other than music and trains\, Antonin Dvorak’s greatest passion was for his flock of pigeons. One pianist lived in a Paris apartment with 121 parrots and cockatoos (as well as two apes!). Gustav Mahler was an exception. He entrusted his wife Alma to find a summer cottage in the woods where there were no birds so he could compose in silence. \nA large number of composers have been inspired by bird song since at least Clemens Non Papa (death around 1556) and his “Reveil des Oiseaux.” During the following centuries\, much music was written about cuckoos\, cockerels\, ducks\, larks\, magpies\, nightingales\, owls\, parrots\, swans\, wood doves and unhatched chicks. \nJeffrey Engel will present several musical works by bird loving composers of the past 400 years in this musical celebration of this year’s Summer Reading theme: Tails & Tales. \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-music-for-the-birds/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T200000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155221Z UID:10003137-1628535600-1628539200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Cat Behavior 101 DESCRIPTION:Is your cat thinking outside the box? Are you living with a hardcore shredder (and I don’t mean snowboarding)? And when it comes to your multi-cat household\, why can’t they all just get along? We welcome Dr. Rachel S. Geller\, certified cat behaviorist\, pet chaplain\, and Fear Free Shelter specialist. She will give advice for developing and maintaining cat-and-owner harmony\, providing you with insight on your cat’s behavior\, and answer all of your cat behavior questions. \nWe’ve partnered with Friday’s Rescue Foundation\, a nonprofit dog and cat rescue shelter in New London\, for this event. Dr. Geller has pledged to donate any sales of her book\, Saving the World One Cat at a Time\, purchased for this event to Friday’s Rescue Foundation. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-cat-behavior-101/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T113000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155310Z UID:10003143-1628764200-1628767800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Kindermusik on the Library Lawn with Miss Molly DESCRIPTION:Get ready to shake your tail while we sing\, dance\, and play\, in the shade of the library lawn with Kindermusik with Miss Molly. Come connect with your tiny human and discover the joy & magic of music. For infants\, toddlers\, and young children up to 5yrs old and their loving grown-up(s). Registration required. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/kindermusik-on-the-library-lawn-with-miss-molly/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T200000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155333Z UID:10003145-1628794800-1628798400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters DESCRIPTION:The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes\, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy\, enroll in clinical studies\, and plan for the future. Attend this workshop training to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer’s in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. This workshop will be led and instructed by a representative from the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. Unvaccinated people must wear a mask in the building. Fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask. Out of respect for many who visit the library\, we ask that you continue to wear a mask while attending in-person programs. Choosing to do so will make a safer environment for all\, especially children and those with compromised or weakened immune systems. Thank you for your consideration. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers-early-detection-matters/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210608T134403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134403Z UID:10005792-1629397800-1629401400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Roode Memorial Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library’s annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It’s a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the lives of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music and the Library. Their family continues the tradition of honoring their legacy with a wonderful lineup of talented musicians in 2021. This summer’s series features three local musicians from different genres and musical stylings. Social distance guidelines will be in place for everyone’s safety. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will take place indoors in the Spicer Reading Room. Indoor attendance will be limited and the library will welcome the first 25 guests to arrive. No registration is necessary. \nThor Jensen: Thursday\, June 17 at 6:30pm\nThor Jensen is a guitarist and singer based in New England. He’s been a member of the Stephane Wrembel Band since 2015\, performing the music of Django Reinhardt along with Wrembel’s original compositions all over the U.S. and the world\, on stage and in the studio. His solo shows blend his original music\, instrumentals\, and some of his favorite songs\, with a strong presence of the American songbook. In 2019\, Thor released an EP of original music\, and has another full length record to be released later this year. Find out more on his website: https://www.thorjensenmusic.com/ \nCraig Edwards: Thursday\, July 15 at 6:30pm\nCraig Edwards has been called a “walking encyclopedia of American roots music styles.” Playing fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, button accordion\, and more\, he’s taken deep dives into Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes\, Blues\, Cajun\, Chanteys\, Irish\, Zydeco\, and other musical styles that breathe life into the communities that created them. His performance will take listeners on a tour of American music on fiddle\, bano\, and guitar through the range of 19th and early 20th century styles that laid the groundwork for American popular music. Find out more on his website: https://www.fiddlecraig.com/ \nAnna May: Thursday\, August 19 at 6:30pm\nAnna May is an indie singer-songwriter and Connecticut native. Her background as a dancer\, autodidact\, traveler\, and pianist feeds her original music\, and inspires her to weave wisdom into the music that she makes. Her music is pure memory\, meditation\, and escapism\, streaked with tones of jazz\, along with fresh twists on folk music. Anna has performed at many notable venues\, including the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival\, the Boston Arts Festival\, Folk Alliance International\, Crying Wolf in Nashville\, and many more. Anna’s work has been featured in Medium\, Thrive Global\, Northern Public Radio\, New Noise Magazine\, among other publications. Find out more on her website: https://annamaymusic.com/ URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/roode-memorial-concert-series/2021-08-19/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155342Z UID:10003147-1629914400-1629918000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Become A Fair Housing Advocate DESCRIPTION:“Start where you are; use what you have; do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe \nHousing intersects with every facet of human life. Where you live determines where you work\, where you attend school\, and your closeness to important resources such as healthcare and food. This is why housing advocacy is so crucial and necessary! Please join us for an advocacy workshop where you will be able to learn about some of the major issues and barriers many face with housing\, and identify ways you can help! The Connecticut Fair Housing Center’s Education and Outreach Coordinator\, Rashida Rattray\, will walk us through a brief history of the fight for housing equity and provide resources on how you can better support agencies working toward this goal. Anyone can be an advocate\, and we’re excited to show you how! \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/become-a-fair-housing-advocate/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T170000 DTSTAMP:20261111T234339 CREATED:20210720T155536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T155536Z UID:10005850-1630339200-1630342800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Upcycling Textiles Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to be creative for free? Come join us once a month to brainstorm and create new fashion from old garments\, extend the life of your clothes with mending and enhancements\, and help the environment by keeping textiles out of the landfill. All ages welcome. No sewing skills necessary. Finish an existing project or come learn how to start one! \nPlan to have these items on hand if you have them: sewing machine (optional)\, extra needles and thread\, fabric glue (optional)\, scissors\, and some old clothes to get started with. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-upcycling-textiles-meet-up/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR