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Join us for a spring exploration of the Stone Bridges Trail at the Nature Center. Along the way we’ll investigate old quarries and look for signs of spring. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meets at DPNC. Members and Non-members: Free; advanced registration required.
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You’ve mastered the grill, now it’s time to tame the mixing tin! World-renowned mixology author and educator Anthony Caporale has put together a selection of cocktails tailor made for outdoor enjoyment! Learn the correct way to make a classic Mint Julep, use grilled thyme in a Limoncello Martini, and take some shrimp off the barbie…
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Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
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Ramble through the trails and support the Nature Center! Join us for a special 5K trail walk/run starting a Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Nature Center on Connecticut Trails Day: Saturday June 1st Participate as a team or tackle the trails on your own while raising funds in support of our…
Ramble through the trails and support the Nature Center! Join us for a special 5K trail walk/run starting a Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Nature Center on Connecticut Trails Day: Saturday June 1st Participate as a team or tackle the trails on your own while raising funds in support of our… 
Kick off summer at Riverfest! Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and immerse yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod fishing, and open hearth cooking. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music by the Mystic River, or shop at a variety of…
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The Friends Annual Spring Fair is on June 1st from 9-2, rain or shine! The fair will include a White Elephant sale and our Silent Auction will close at 2 PM on Fair Day. The Spring Fair is the biggest fundraising event for the Friends who use the money throughout the year to help support…
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Dive into a sea of love, acceptance, and celebration! Join us on June 1, 7-10pm for Mystic Aquarium’s Party with Pride! With the vibrant colors of marine life as the backdrop, join us for a night of fun, featuring a premier drag performance by the Trailer Park Girls. Throughout the evening visit the beluga whales… |
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On Sunday, June 2, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Bestselling Rhode Island author Donna Russo will be signing copies of her latest release, the critically acclaimed, VINCENT'S WOMEN at Bank Square Books, 54 West Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355 860-415-4406. 'Vincent's Women' is the untold story of Vincent's loves: how they shaped his life, his art,…
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Visit the library between June 1st and June 8th to purchase used books! Our Friend Weeklong Book Sale is tradition, and you're bound to find a treasure or two. Most items are sold at half price on Thursday and Friday and on Saturday you can fill a bag for just $5.00! (Bags are provided!) All…
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Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
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Come see over 50 ship models of tugboats and a variety of related craft including towboats, pushboats, fireboats, and barges. Tugboats are one of the most popular type of ship model and many types will be included in this show representing tugboats from the 1860s to the present. This show is organized by the Mystic… |
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Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
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Everyone knows James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred, but do you know why? How did this secret-agents tipple evolve into today’s ubiquitous Espresso Martini? The history of the Martini is as intricate as a spy movie plot, but few are familiar with how the most famous drink in the world came to be.…
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The Conference concludes in the beautiful Dina Merrill Theater and Rose Barn Theater with two public performances of an extraordinary mix of devised work from throughout the Conference, featuring guest artists, artists-in-residence, and a vast array of performance styles.
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Summer is a great time of year to get a full view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore the rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are…
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Join Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s award-winning Institute of Culinary Education, for a hands-on sequel to our World of Whiskey tasting class! You’ll master the creation of three classic whiskey cocktails, including favorites like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. Then we’ll explore ways to customize these drinks to perfectly suit…
$75
The Conference concludes in the beautiful Dina Merrill Theater and Rose Barn Theater with two public performances of an extraordinary mix of devised work from throughout the Conference, featuring guest artists, artists-in-residence, and a vast array of performance styles.
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Monday. Start your week off with a relaxing morning walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside, admiring beautiful views from the overlook of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. Park along River Road. This is an easy to moderate hike for…
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The National Theater Institute's Theatermakers Summer Intensive trains students in a credit-earning curriculum of acting, directing, and playwriting. The six-week program focuses on: cultivating constant creativity practice, essential training techniques, high-quality mentorship, and collaborative opportunities that yield original work. Students' pieces are performed for free each Monday night.
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Tuesday. What’s the best way to deal with invasive plants? Eat them! Walk the trails at Coogan Farm with a naturalist and learn to identify local, edible invasive plants. Upon our return, we’ll try a few invasive species snacks! Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $8.50 – Non-members: $10 Advanced registration is required. |
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Whether you’re a dedicated Scotch drinker, a die-hard Bourbon fan, or if you just want to develop an appreciation for cask-aged spirits, this class is for you! Join Mystic’s own Anthony Caporale, author of The Imbible series of hit Off-Broadway musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits, for a guided tour through the wonderful…
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Thursday. Celebrate the longest day of the year and the arrival of summer with a hike exploring the trails at the Nature Center. We’ll listen for birds and frogs and admire the summer wildflowers as we go. This hike is easy to moderate, and is for both families and adults. Meets at DPNC. Members and…
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Greg’s received a terminal diagnosis. But the Earth's dying, too, so like, at least he’s in good company? This all makes sense to Greg. After all, the world’s too big not to be kind of magical.
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Friday, June 21 – 10am-12:00pm Witness the beauty of woodlands and sparkling pristine waters on trails winding through secluded sections of the Groton Reservoir watershed. This guided hike with a Nature Center naturalist explores trails on the north side of the Groton Public Utilities property, normally closed to the public. Program for adults and older,…
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Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Free
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Whether you’re a dedicated Scotch drinker, a die-hard Bourbon fan, or if you just want to develop an appreciation for cask-aged spirits, this class is for you! Join Mystic’s own Anthony Caporale, author of The Imbible series of hit Off-Broadway musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits, for a guided tour through the wonderful…
$75
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Saturday, June 22 – 8 am-10 am Enjoy a summer morning walk and naturalist-led birding session at Haley Farm State Park. We’ll look and listen for resident and nesting birds hoping to spot a variety of species! Meet at Haley Farm State Park, Haley Farm Lane, Groton. Members: $8.50 – Non-members: $10 Advanced registration is…
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SUMMER READING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host the donkeys of Tripledale Farm of Guilford along with a petting zoo on Saturday, June 22 between 12:00 and 2:00 PM to kick off our 2024 Summer Fun program. Summer Reading packets for kids birth - grade…
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Greg’s received a terminal diagnosis. But the Earth's dying, too, so like, at least he’s in good company? This all makes sense to Greg. After all, the world’s too big not to be kind of magical.
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MYSTIC PIE DANCE, Sat. 06/22/2024 ● TIME: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm ● WHERE: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. https://www.google.com/.../@41.3494395,-72.0350851,17z/ ● We have Air Conditioning every monthly dance all summer long! ● THIS IS so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to Live…
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The National Theater Institute's Theatermakers Summer Intensive trains students in a credit-earning curriculum of acting, directing, and playwriting. The six-week program focuses on: cultivating constant creativity practice, essential training techniques, high-quality mentorship, and collaborative opportunities that yield original work. Students' pieces are performed for free each Monday night.
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The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
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BACKYARD BIRDING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children entering grades 1 through 5 to Backyard Birding Adventure, presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Learn how to use binoculars and identify some of our local birds. We’ll…
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE COOKING CLASS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3 through 5 to an afterschool cooking class on Thursday, June 27 at 4:00 PM. Instructor Erica Benvenuti, RD, a community nutrition program educator with the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education…
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The fireflies are out! After a brief introduction to the amazing life cycle of fireflies, we’ll hike the trails at Coogan Farm and look for them in the woods and meadows. Learn tips for protecting these special insects as we go! Please bring a flashlight, but be prepared to leave it off for most of… |
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June 28-30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than one hundred traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display—from handcrafted kayaks and mahogany runabouts to classic daysailers and schooners. 1-day tickets and 3-day passes,…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Free
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Join Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s award-winning Institute of Culinary Education, for a hands-on sequel to our World of Whiskey tasting class! You’ll master the creation of three classic whiskey cocktails, including favorites like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. Then we’ll explore ways to customize these drinks to perfectly suit…
$75
The fireflies are out! After a brief introduction to the amazing life cycle of fireflies, we’ll hike the trails at Coogan Farm and look for them in the woods and meadows. Learn tips for protecting these special insects as we go! Please bring a flashlight, but be prepared to leave it off for most of… |
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June 28-30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than one hundred traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display—from handcrafted kayaks and mahogany runabouts to classic daysailers and schooners. 1-day tickets and 3-day passes,…
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WoodenBoat to Celebrate 50 Years of Publishing with WoodenBoat Show After-Hours Party WoodenBoat is marking its 50th birthday with a special free after-hours party on Saturday, June 29 — and you’re invited! After the Boat Show wraps up at 5 p.m., stick around for three hours of beer, food and live music. The party is… |
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June 28-30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than one hundred traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display—from handcrafted kayaks and mahogany runabouts to classic daysailers and schooners. 1-day tickets and 3-day passes,… |
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**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEGO FREE BUILDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build every Monday in July beginning July 1, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that…
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We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
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Blue Monday Concerts return to Mystic River Park in 2024 for three free concerts on July 1st, July 8th and July 15th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The concert series is a fundraiser for the Stonington Education Fund and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Beatles A-Z Tim Palmieri – Guitar/Vocals Adrian Tramontano – Drums Ron Spears –…
The National Theater Institute's Theatermakers Summer Intensive trains students in a credit-earning curriculum of acting, directing, and playwriting. The six-week program focuses on: cultivating constant creativity practice, essential training techniques, high-quality mentorship, and collaborative opportunities that yield original work. Students' pieces are performed for free each Monday night.
Free
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4 events,
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
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THE MESSIER OBJECTS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children entering grades 1 through 5 to The Messier Objects, an astronomy program, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Travel at beyond warp speed to discover the beauty of the Universe as only the camera…
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Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
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Food Explorers for a deliciously sweet and fruity cooking program! You’ll be making Pinkalicious Parfaits by layering vanilla cake, raspberry whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Generously funded by the Rotary Club of Mystic --- thank you! https://www.mysticrotary.org/
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What happens to nature's trash? Learn about vultures, insects and other decomposers and the important role they play in our environment. Search through leaf litter to see if you can find one nature's recyclers. This program will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. For ages 7 and up. Registration required.
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Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
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Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
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Registration is not required. Discover this interactive program with floor games and learn some dance moves! This program will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting or held upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room In case of inclement weather. Should the program move indoors seating will be first come, first served until capacity is met.…
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Summer is a great time of year to get a full view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore the rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are…
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Join us on July 6th for an artist reception with Emma T. Smith, whose landscapes will be featured this summer in our Ames Room. Emma grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY a city with a vibrant arts community. During her years in elementary school she was fascinated by art history lessons presented to her by…
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