Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Join multi-million-copy bestselling author Gregory McGuire as he discusses The Brides of Maracoor, the first book in a new Wicked spin-off series, with New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore - in partnership with independent booksellers across the U.S. This event is free, but registration is required. Copies of The Brides of Maracoor purchased through…
Are you interested in foraging for mushrooms? Join DPNC and lifelong wild food forager Keith Cowley for a program about what local mushrooms are in season, including the popular wild mushrooms of New England. We will also explore ethical foraging for wild edibles and identify some common useful species. Keith Cowley is the Ethical Forager.…
The college essay isn't just another academic essay and it doesn't have to be a painful process for you or your child / student. Join veteran teacher, college essay consultant, and Mystic resident Kristie Schmidt as she shares with participants her over 20 years of experience working with high school seniors on college essays from…
Tune in this morning at 10 am for a special Facebook Live as part of our Mushroom Week activities for tips on growing mushrooms at home from Farmer Craig. In our Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, we are growing Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Blue Oyster, Pearl Oyster and Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Our Mushroom Week activities are…
Join us for this virtual program, in collaboration with the Mystic Seaport, to learn more about local wildlife, ecosystems, and the changing environment right in downtown Mystic. We will explore the overall biodiversity of the marine life of the Mystic River Estuary, and then focus on the history of introduced species over the past 200…
Bank Square Books presents a Read of The Day author talk and Q&A with emily m. danforth for the paperback release of Plain Bad Heroines. danforth will be in conversation with Rick Koster, arts & culture writer for The Day. Read of The Day is an event partnership series brought to you by Bank Square…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Ada Ferrer for her new book Cuba: An American History. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book An epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex ties to the United States—from before the arrival of Columbus…
Mushrooms are a natural wonder. During this class we will learn how to draw mushrooms, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. We will be working with pencils, but if you have a preferred medium feel free to bring it. Materials are provided. This class is suitable for all levels of artists, intended for adults…
You've learned all about the impact of invasive species on the Mystic River Estuary, now join us for a Guided Tour of the Mystic River Estuary at the Mystic Seaport with Dr. Carlton. The library will sponsor attendance for up to 30 participants. Please meet us at 4:45 in front of the North Entrance on…
Saturday, October 16, 10 - 11:30 am In this class geared towards preschool children with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required for adults and…
Ages 7 - 12 Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your child ages 7 - 12 join us for a two part class to learn to make natural dyes and paints. Thousands of years ago there were no craft stores or websites and people looked to the earth for their materials to…
Learn firsthand how to safely enjoy our region's wild mushrooms. Join us to learn from Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt, creators of The Mushroom Hunting Foundation, who will begin this immersion class with a slideshow of amazing all-local photography, explaining the science and the safety rules of mushroom hunting, and focusing on the autumn mushrooms…
"This not your ordinary juggling show!” With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show. Young and old will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro. Kids and adults alike will be talking about Jester Jim's wild antics for…
3rd Annual Halloween Witch Paddle & Coat Drive Join Adventure Mystic for the 3rd Annual Witch Paddle & Coat Drive on the Mystic River Saturday October 16, 2021 3:00 - 6:00pm Wear a WITCH or a Halloween Costume and bring a $20 donation or coat donation Arrive by 3:00pm to Sign In 3:45 - Safety…
Join us for a night of community and hope for our neighbors' future at Don't Pass the Guitar, Yet! Ten of Southeast Connecticut's premiere musicians will gather, for its annual Pass the Guitar concert to benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. A cash bar will be available. A Yamaha guitar will be auctioned off…
Learn more about our amazing local mushrooms on this self paced hike on the trails at DPNC. Upon arrival, pick up your guide and follow the path to discover and learn more about various species of fungi. Once you complete your walk, stop by the picnic tables to look at various mushroom specimens and try…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author talk and Q&A with Margaret Gibson for the new book, The Glass Globe! This event is free, but registration is requested. About the Book With The Glass Globe, celebrated poet Margaret Gibson completes a trilogy distinguished by its meditative focus on the author's experience of her late husband's…
