Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:30 am

A Day to Celebrate Life

Community
Mercy Center, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT

For Women with breast cancer. Cost: $45 (includes lunch).

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 6:00 pm

Afghanistan-Hearts and Minds Adventures

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

second in a three-week series for grades 6-8 created by the nonprofit organization Children’s Culture Connection to teach kids how to improve the world by creating an understanding of how children live in other countries; free; registration required; (860) 441-6751.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 1:00 pm

Bipolar/Depression Group, every Sat., Norwich

Community
William Backus Hospital, 326 Washington St., Norwich, CT

1-3 p.m., Room 130; to learn about the group, call 1-800-842-1501, ext. 110.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Church Yard Sale

Community
Old Mystic United Methodist Church, 44 Main St., Old Mystic, CT

rain or shine

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Clinton Auxiliary Fire Department Tag Sale

Community
Clinton Fire House, 1 East Main Street, Clinton, CT

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 8:00 am

Clinton Chamber of Commerce Tag Sale

Community
Pierson School, Main Street, Clinton, CT

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 5:30 pm

Community Steak BBQ Dinner

Community
The AMerican Legion - Post 113, 113 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT

Donation: $14. Benefits veterans and community programs. Reservations required.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Country Store Sale and Rug Sale

Community
Wheeler Library , 101 Main St. , North Stonington; , CT

This old-fashioned “Country Store Sale” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the bright and airy second floor of the library.
For sale — all locally produced — will be fresh eggs, garden-grown seasonal herbs and vegetables including asparagus and rhubarb, hand-made garden baskets, herbal creams, lotions and soaps, country bouquets, and freshly baked country white breads, whole wheat loaves, gourmet cupcakes, gluten-free baked goods, Meyer lemon pound cake and much more.
The town’s best bakers, including Gourmet Galley and A Thyme to Cook, will participate. So will beekeeper Jeff Hubbard, who will be on hand to discuss his honey and products. Resident sugar-makers Gary Annino and Mike Dibble will answer questions about tapping maple syrup.
More than 600 garden-ready plants will also be available for purchase. In addition, more than 17 varieties of North Stonington-grown heirloom tomato plants — all GMO free and grown using organic methods, will be sold, including Reisentraube, Pink Ox Heart, Black From Tula, Green Zebra, Yellow Pear, Ananas Noire and even a true white tomato called White Tomesol, that can’t be found in garden centers.
The largest items in the room will be a haul of more than three dozen antique, vintage and newer Persian rugs in a variety of patterns, colors and sizes. The rugs will be sold by Paul Murray, a collector and dealer from Cape Cod. 535-0383

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 10:00 am

Friends of the Essex Library Book Sale

Community
Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Benefits special library programs and activities.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Friends of the North Haven Library Tag, Bake, and Book Sale

Community
North Haven Library, 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 11:00 am

Gamblers Anonymous

Community
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 6:00 pm

Haiti Fellowship Dinner

Community
St Mark the Evangelist RC Church, 222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook, CT , 06498

St. Mark the Evangelist Church is celebrating the church’s 15 years of twinning with its sister parish in Haiti, Notre Dame de Lourdes. Come join us at St. Mark the Evangelist Church Hall for our annual Haiti Fellowship Dinner on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 6pm (following the 5pm Mass).
All are welcome!
Activities include:
§ Haitian-style pork and rice dinner
§ Haitian goods and crafts available for sale
§ Music and presentations on our outreach programs
Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for children, $25 families. All proceeds will support our education and nutrition programs in Port-au-Prince. For reservations, call Peg Patierno (860-399-6808) or Rachel Higgins (860-767-1503).
St. Mark’s Church Hall is located beneath the church at 222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook, CT.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 5:00 pm

Ham & Bean Dinner

Community
Hugo A. Simonelli VFW Post 3263, 60 Stonington Road ( Across from Big Y ), Mystic, CT , 06355

Mystic VFW ladies Aux Ham and Bean Dinner. Proceeds help the Auxiliary to help our Veterans. Ham, Beans, Cole Slaw, Cornbread, rolls and butter, coffee and dessert.Take Out is Available

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 5:00 pm

Ham & Bean Supper, May 18, Mystic

Community
First United Methodist Church, 23 Willow St., Mystic, CT

5 & 6 p.m. seatings, all you can eat, buffet style; $11; reservations and takeout available by calling after 1 p.m. on May 18, (860) 536-3394.

Ham, potato salad, coleslaw, Mary's famous beans, rolls, beverage and dessert.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 12:00 pm

Jabez Smith Open House

Community
Jabez Smith House, 259 North Road, Groton, CT , 06340

in-depth tour of this early homestead and learn the revolutionary history of Groton and the Smith family; free; (860) 445-6689.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 8:30 am

Ledyard Garden Club Plant Sale, May 18, Ledyard

Community
Ledyard Congregational Church Hall, 722 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT , 06339

8:30 a.m.-noon; “Growing Our Community”. Perennials & annuals for sun & shade, herbs, grasses, shrubs, vegetables & ground covers plus hardy plants dug from local gardens. Reasonable prices. Free & open to the public.

Proceeds support the Community. These include an annual area student scholarship, supporting the High School Ag/Sci program, purchase of plants & care of community gardens & supporting the Ledyard Food Pantry from the H.O.P.E garden; (860) 464-2200.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 5:00 pm

Memorial Mass for Victims of Irish Hunger

Community
Saint Joseph's Church , 17 Squire St., New London, CT

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) will sponsor a Memorial Mass for the victims of the Irish Hunger of 1845-50; The AOH is the oldest and largest Irish-Catholic fraternal organization in America. Father Mark O’Donnell, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, is the Chaplain for the local John P. Holland Division.
This commemoration is being held in concert with similar activities to be held in May across Ireland, North America, Europe and Australia. The commemoration will begin at the 5:00 PM Mass, and will be followed immediately after Mass by a presentation and then a dinner in the School Hall. The featured speaker will be Dr. Grace Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Hunger Museum in Hamden, CT., who will give a power point presentation about the Museum, its history and artifacts. The dinner that follows her presentation will be at $10 per adult and $5 for children 12 years and younger. All proceeds will be donated to local food pantries. Donations of non-perishable food items are also encouraged.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 10:30 am

New London Doll Club Meeting, May 18, Groton

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT , 06340

10:30 a.m., "Dolls around the World" presented by Mary Forcier, world traveler and doll enthusiast; bring a friend or favorite doll to share; (860) 841-5590.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 10:00 am

Old Saybrook Upper Cemetary Clean up, May 18, O.Saybrook

Community
Upper Cemetary, North Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT , 06475

10 a.m., The Upper Cemetary and Founding Fathers need your help. We will be cleaning up this historic cemetery, full of american patriots. For the last several years the Cemetary Committee has trimmed trees, cut brush, cleared trash from this beautiful site. For the first time in years we will be honoring all these great Americans with flags and stands during Memorial Day weekend. First, we need your help to remove and repair all the damage done during this past winter.
If you feel a sense of patriotism and community service for these Old Saybrook founding fathers, please come out and donate few hours and give their resting place the same sense of pride they had.
Bring gloves, rakes, clippers, etc.; free; (860) 388-9631.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 11:00 am

Pickleball, Saturdays, E. Lyme

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

11 a.m.-1 p.m., $1.00; (860) 739-5859.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Plant and Seedling Sale

Community
United Church of Stonington, 67 Main St., Stonington Borough, CT

flower, vegetable, herb plants and more; coffee and pastries available; rain or shine; (860) 599-1984 or (860) 535-4037.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 10:00 am

Plants and Gardening Goods Sale

Community
James Blackstone Memorial Library Lawn, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT , 06405

Branford Community Gardens and Branford Garden Club are holding a joint sale of assorted perennials, shrubs, houseplants, and vegetable, herb and flower seedlings in assorted sizes/prices, all grown by the gardeners of BGC and BCG. Tag sale of gardening goods (eg. tools, pots, books, birdhouses etc.).

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 3:00 pm

Poetry of the Wild

Community
Branford House, UCONN Avery point campus, Groton, CT , 06340

a collaborative environmental art installation inviting the public to walk, reflect and respond to their local landscapes interpreted through the keenly felt perspective of artists and poets; hear the artists and poets talk about their involvement, and add your musings to the public journals in each box; averypointarts.uconn.edu.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 10:30 am

Pushups For Charity

Community
Fitnostics LLC, 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington, CT , 06378

Our 3rd annual Pushups For Charity event
YOU have the chance to help our Wounded Warriors, and get some freebies from Fitnostics!
What do you get?

1- to feel AWESOME for doing something good in a time where most of our news and social media newsfeeds are enough to shake our faith in the good of humanity.

2- if that's not enough, you get some FREE fitness choaching. Local or long distance, we'll provide you with quality guidance and support to help you improve your fitness

What do I need you to do?
Participate, Donate or Sponsor

1- Join us to do 90 seconds of pushups
Remember, your age and current fitness level DO NO MATTER! Only your willingness to help.
2- Donate any amount. Every dollar helps, is tax deductible, and goes to support wounded warriors & their families

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Relay For Life of Westerly Plant Sale

Community
Westerly Jonnycake Center, 23 Industrial Drive, Westerly, RI , 02891

The Westerly Jonnycake Center will host a plant sale on Saturday May 18th from 9am - 4pm at their location, 23 Industrial Drive, Westerly, RI 02891. All proceeds generated will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 1:00 pm

Relay For Life of Westerly Saloon Fundraiser

Community
Aces Saloon, 44 Putker Road, North Stonington, CT , 06359

Relay For Life of Westerly Team Shenanigans is hosting their 2nd Annual Shenanigans Saloon Fundraiser on May 18th at Aces Saloon on the farm, 44 Putker Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359. Tickets are $10 each. The event starts at 1pm and goes through the night into Sunday morning. Bring a tent to camp out if you'd like. The event will have live bands (The Kenny Mehler Band, Anodyne X, and Brad Kazarian), karaoke, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle, horseshoe tournament, fire pit, hamburgers and hot dogs! Bring your own beverages. Any donations of pot luck dishes or items for the basket raffle are greatly appreciated. Contact Jen at (860) 303-6963 for tickets or more information.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:30 am

Riverfront Center annual run

Community
Eastern Point Beach, Beach Pond Road, Groton, CT

The Riverfront Children’s Center of Groton will host its seventh annual 5K Road Race and Family Fun Run on May 18. This run, the only annual road race scheduled within Groton City, is open to both serious and novice runners.
The 5K is a USATF-certified, 3.425-mile loop course that begins and ends at Eastern Point Beach and follows a route through Shennecossett Golf Course and local neighborhoods. The course is relatively flat and fast.
The Family Fun Run follows a shorter 1.3-mile course and is geared for younger runners, walkers and families, including those with strollers.
Race day registration is 8 to 9:15 a.m. and costs $20. The cost to participate with advanced registration is $15 per-person with a $45 maximum for families. Children under 10 run for free with a registered adult. Online registration is available at www.imAthlete.com, or by contacting Susan Bailey at the Riverfront Children’s Center at susanbailey01@comcast.net. Registration forms are on the website, www.riverfrontchildren.org.

All pre-registered participants will receive T-shirts, which are available on race day while they last. Families receive a participation certificate and all children receive a medal for finishing.

Proceeds benefit Riverfront’s Tuition Assistance Program. The center is located at 476 Thames St. and may be reached at (860) 445-2831 or (860) 445-8151.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 5:00 pm

Roast Pork Dinner, May 18, Niantic

Community
American Legion Auxiliary, 16 York Ave., Niantic, CT

5-7 p.m., $9 adults; $3.50 children under 10; proceeds benefit our many Veteran, children and community program; (860) 739-2107.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 8:00 am

Saturday Birdwalks at Hammonasset Beach

Community
Hammonassett State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

every Saturday through June 15th from 8-10:30 a.m. See migratory shorebirds, songbirds, and birds of prey at the premier birding area in Connecticut. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars (rentals available). Meet each Saturday at The Audubon Shop 7:50 a.m. Carpool. $4.00 per person charge. For more information call 203-245-9056.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 11:00 am

Shelter Dog Adoption Event, Old Saybrook, May 18th & 19th

Community
Old Saybrook Business Park, 6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT

Dog Days Adoption Events is holding a shelter dog adoption event at the Old Saybrook Business Park at 6 Business Park Road on May 18th and 19th from 11 to 4. This will be the 9th community adoption event that Dog Days has hosted in the past 2 years. All potential adopters are screened and interviewed and must agree to a home visit.
Dog Days is an all volunteer Connecticut based group that coordinates with high kill shelters from the south and Connecticut municipal shelters to bring 75 to 90 healthy adoptable dogs to a single weekend event. So far, nearly 800 dogs have found loving families in Connecticut with the help of Dog Days and our supporters.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Sprague Garden Club, May 18, Baltic

Community
Town Hall Garage, 1 Main St., Baltic, CT

9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine; (860) 822-6520.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013,

Spring Used Book Sale

Community
Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

paperbacks, children's books, cookbooks, puzzles and games; (860) 859-1130.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013,

Square Dance, Apr. 20 & May 18, Sterling

Community
Ekonk Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road, Sterling, CT

7:30-11 p.m., Joe LoPresti and his band, "The Country Friends" will play; $5; (860) 564-1117.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 5:30 pm

Steak BBQ Dinner, May 18, O. Saybrook

Community
American Legion Post 113, 113 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT

5:30-7:30 p.m., on Armed Forces Day; $14; proceeds benefit Veterans and Community Programs; call for reservations (860) 388-9482.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Strong House Tag Sale

Community
Strong House Adult Day Center, 546 Durham Road, Madison, CT

Strong House Adult Day Center will be hosting a tag sale on Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. located at 546 Durham Rd., Madison. All proceeds from the tag sale help to support the services of the Strong House.
Strong House Adult Day Center is a non-profit affiliate of VNA Community Healthcare, the original visiting nurse association of Madison. For 19 years, Strong House Adult Day Center has provided a unique personalized service for those living with memory impairment, neurological problems or chronic conditions.
For more information, please call Lori Murphy, Director at 203.245.0524 or lmurphy@vna-commh.org.

Visit ConnecticutHomecare.org/StrongHouse for more information.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Strong House Tag Sale

Community
Strong House Adult Day Center , 546 Durham Road, Madison, CT

Benefits the services of the Strong House.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Tag Sale

Community
Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic, CT

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic; (860) 536-9659.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Tag Sale Fundraiser

Community
East Haven Academy, 67 Hudsn Street, East Haven, CT

Benefits the East Haven Academy PTO.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 12:00 pm

Tea & Luncheon, May 18, North Stonington

Community
North Stonington Congregational Church, 89 Main St., North Stoninton, CT

noon-2 p.m., quiche with ham and broccoli or vegetarian, salad greens with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, desserts and teas; $9; $8 seniors; $4 children; (860) 535-0379.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 3:00 pm

Tea with Tish

Community
Mystic Congregational Church Parish Hall, 43 East Main Street, Mystic, CT , 06355

Tish Rabe, a Mystic newcomer, will share her experience in writing children’s books at 3 p.m. May 18 at Mystic Congregational Church.

Rabe has authored the new Dr. Seuss books, some Curious George stories, and her own “I Believe Bunny” series — many of which will be available for purchase. Rabe started her writing career doing songs for “Sesame Street,” so her repertoire stretches from children’s songs to jazz. Accompanied by her husband, John Rabe, on bass and Joe Griego on piano, Rabe will share whimsical poetry and jazzy songs.

Tea will be provided by the women’s fellowship. Participants are asked to bring their own tea cup and saucer to add to conversation over tea, sandwiches and cookies.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children age 10 and under. Because seating is limited, advance purchase is necessary. Mail a check made out to MCC Women’s Fellowship to Tea with Tish, Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main St., Mystic, CT 06355. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of tickets. For information call (860) 536-4259. Proceeds will go to charitable organizations.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Thames River Garden Club Plant Sale

Community
Waterford High School, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

The sale will include annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, alpine planters, and also specialty plants from the gardens of Nick Nicou. There will also be a garden yard sale and bake sale! For more information please call 860-443-1991. Proceeds support local non-profit organizations, civic & educational club projects.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 9:00 am

Trillium Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

9 a.m.-noon, also featured is a boutique of tools, planters and garden accessories; master gardeners available to answer questions; (860) 572-0441.

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 11:00 am

Yoga by the Sea opens May 18th! FREE yoga classes all day!

Community
Yoga by the Sea, 107 Wilcox Road, Suite 109, Stonington, CT , 06378

Please join us for our grand opening Saturday, May 18, 11–5. FREE yoga classes will be offered all day, with a ribbon cutting at noon with the Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Or stop by to relax & enjoy complimentary tea and artisan chocolate and meet our teachers!

Experience yoga in a comfortable, welcoming, non-heated room. Try a class for FREE opening day, then $10 for a regular yoga class including drop-ins after. $10 a class, $10 a drop-in, come when you want! (Workshops & special classes not included.)

Yoga by the Sea is a new studio situated on the shoreline at Quiambaug Cove in Stonington Connecticut. A sanctuary to care for your body, mind & spirit – classes for all levels, meditation & healing workshops.

Featuring Kripalu-certified teachers, Kundalini, Vinyasa & more!

Saturday, May. 18, 2013, 2:30 pm

Yoga for PTSD

Community
Raven's Wing Yoga, 19 South Main St. , Branford, CT , 06405

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe anxiety disorder with typical treatment being medications and/or psychotherapy.

The specially focussed "YOGA FOR HEALING PTSD and TRAUMA" classes taught by Carollanne in April/May 2013 offer those experiencing PTSD some simple ways to navigate the symptoms of PTSD, and often associated conditions such as phobias, suicidal feelings, mood disorders, insomnia, fatigue, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, all of which can be debilitating.
Allowing gentle, nourishing yoga, meditation, visualization and breathing practices to soften held traumas of the mind, as well as the body, helps one navigate recovery and increase coping skills.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 12:00 pm

'A Tribute to Our Veterans'

Community
East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue, East Haven, CT

Tickets: $10. Advance tickets only.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 7:45 pm

Al-Anon

Community
St. Ann's Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT

7:45 p.m.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 10:00 am

Buffet Breakfast, May 19, N.London

Community
New London Lodge of Elks, 81 Washington St., New London, CT

10 a.m.-noon, $8; $4 children under 10; open to Elks, family and guests.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 4:00 pm

EHS Membership Party! Everyone's Invited!!

Community
Pratt House, 19 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Everyone’s invited to the EHS Membership Party! Members, bring your friends and your friends’ friends. Non-members, don’t be shy — stop by! If you love Essex, history or both, come join in on the fun; more is always merrier. We will be celebrating our community and springtime in Essex at the Pratt House on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm. We will have our party hats on rain or shine — because with people like you, no rain can dampen our spirits!
For more information, call 860-767-5011 or browse www.essexhistory.org.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 1:00 pm

Friends of the Essex Library Book Sale

Community
Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Benefits special library programs and activities.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 1:00 pm

Program about Nathan Hale Jabez Smith House

Community
Jabez Smith House , Route 117 , Groton;, CT

Connecticut State Historian Walt Woodward will be at the Jabez-Smith House at 1 p.m. Sunday to discuss and answer questions about the life of Nathan Hale.

What is the truth about Nathan Hale’s capture as a patriot spy in the summer of 1776? Was there a connection between Hale and the great fire which nearly destroyed New York City the day before his capture?

In this lecture, Woodward examines these issues, especially the question as to whether Hale was an arsonist, and provides new insight into Hale’s life, death and heroism. This free program is part of the Jabez-Smith House Museum Speaker Series.

The Jabez-Smith House is located at 259 North Road (Route 117), Groton. Due to limited seating please RSVP to (860) 445-6689.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 11:00 am

Shelter Dog Adoption Event, Old Saybrook, May 18th & 19th

Community
Old Saybrook Business Park, 6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT

Dog Days Adoption Events is holding a shelter dog adoption event at the Old Saybrook Business Park at 6 Business Park Road on May 18th and 19th from 11 to 4. This will be the 9th community adoption event that Dog Days has hosted in the past 2 years. All potential adopters are screened and interviewed and must agree to a home visit.
Dog Days is an all volunteer Connecticut based group that coordinates with high kill shelters from the south and Connecticut municipal shelters to bring 75 to 90 healthy adoptable dogs to a single weekend event. So far, nearly 800 dogs have found loving families in Connecticut with the help of Dog Days and our supporters.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 5:00 pm

The Conn Artists

Community
La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington Borough, CT

part of the Music Matters Series; $10 suggested donation; (860) 535-2300.

Sunday, May. 19, 2013, 2:30 pm

The Montville Memorial Day Parade After Party Celebration

Community
Montville VFW Post 10060, 91 Raymond Hill Road, Uncasville, CT , 06382

The Montville Memorial Day Parade After Party Celebration will be at the Montville VFW, 91 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT this year. This year, we will have hamburgers, hot dogs, music too but we will also have small business vendors, moon bounce, raffles, Uncle D's Blazin BBQ, Johnny G from WCTY and more at this event. Each of the small business vendors have donated money to get a spot at this event as well as a raffle prizes. All proceeds made from the bake sale, raffle ticket sales and vendors donations will go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Stop by and celebrate Memorial Day with us at the Montville VFW.

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 6:30 pm

Al-Anon Backus, Mondays

Community
Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Steeet, Norwich, CT

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 6:30 pm

Alateen Meeting

Community
Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Steeet, Norwich, CT

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 11:00 am

Chair Yoga, Monday's, O.Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

11 a.m., instructed by Rachel Baer of Yoga Keeps Me Fit; $5 per class; (860) 859-7217.

Monday, May. 20, 2013,

Diabetes Education Program and Support Group, 5-weeks, Westerly

Community
Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells St., Westerly, CT

6-8 p.m., 5-week course, every Monday May 20 through June 24, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of dieticians, nurses and pharmacists of The Westerly Hospital; no class May 27; limited class size; call to register (401) 348-3533 or (800) 933-5960.

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 7:00 pm

Groton Grange

Community
Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, 13 Poquonnock Road , Groton, CT

Looking for people to join our organization. We are a family organization committed to community service. We promote fellowship and personal growth.
We met every third Monday of the month of the month.

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 5:30 pm

Mystery Book Group, May 20, N.London

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT

5:30-7 p.m., "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" by John LeCarre; free; (860) 447-1411.

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 10:00 am

North Stonington Senior Center, Mondays

Community
North Stonington Senior Center, 391 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT

10 a.m.-noon, wii bowling; 1-1:45 p.m., tai chi; (860) 535-8188.

Monday, May. 20, 2013,

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Mondays

Community
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

9-10 a.m., zumba lite; 9:30-10:30 a.m., Job Search Club; 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., art class; noon-1:15 p.m., bingo; 1:30-3 p.m., wii bowling; 1:30-2:30 p.m., gentle chair yoga; (860) 599-3285.

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 4:00 pm

Tip-a-Rotarian

Community
Donahue's Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Tips benefit the Madison Food Pantry and Neighbor to Neighbor.

Monday, May. 20, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 20

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

8:30 a.m., strength III; 8:45 a.m., zumba gold; 9 a.m., casual bridge; 10 a.m., hearty moves; 10:15 a.m., duplicate bridge; 11:15 a.m., senior singers; 1 p.m., quilting; (860) 444-5839.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Al-Anon Meeting, Tuesdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

7 p.m., Tuesdays; Serenity Step Study.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 2:00 pm

Bereavement Support Group, 3rd Tues., Essex

Community
Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex, CT

2 p.m., leadership provided by Middlesex Hospital Hospice volunteer Rev. John Talbott; group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month; free and open to all; (860) 767-1560.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 1:00 pm

Blood Pressure Clinic, May 21, N.London

Community
Shop Rite, 351 North Frontage Road, New London, CT

1-2 p.m., sponsored by the VNA of Southeastern CT; open to the public; (860) 444-1111.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Book Discussion, May 21, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

7 p.m., author Michael Tougias will discuss his newest book, A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival and Incredible Rescue; free; (860) 739-6926.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 1:30 pm

Child & Family Agency Book Pick Auction, May 21, N.London

Community
B.P. Learned Mission, 40 Shaw Street, New London, CT , 06320

auction starts at 6 p.m.; (860) 443-2896 ext 1404, www.cfabookauction.com.
The Monday May 20th "pick" auction features four tables of the books of Steven Stevens. Proceeds from the sale of his collection will benefit the charity Oxfam as requested in his will. In addition, we have books on science, technology, history, medicine, and children’s literature. There will be art books, history, fiction (some signed), biography, travel, adventure, poetry, and one table of ephemera (Paper, magazines, etc). Check the website for photos.

From the Stevens collection: A. A. Milne (1929, SIGNED) By Way of Introduction; Ian Fleming (1962) The Spy Who Loved Me; Stephen King (1975, 2nd issue dj) Salem’s Lot; Rudyard Kipling 1894 & 1925) The Jungle Book and The Two Jungle Books; Edward Norris Wentworth (1948, Signed) America’s Sheep Trails;
Preview: 1:30 - 6
Auction 6:00

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 5:30 pm

Country Western Hoe Down, May 21, Groton

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

5:30 p.m., dinner; 6:30-8:30 p.m., entertainment & dancing; Rhode Island Rednecks Country Band; must register by May 10; $13; $15 non-residents; (860) 441-6785.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:30 pm

Gamblers Anonymous

Community
United Congregational Church Pawcatuck, 9 Castle Hill Road, Pawcatuck, CT

park in the back.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Graduate Ceremony, May 21, N.London

Community
First Hispanic Baptist Church of New London, 35 Redden St., New London, CT

7-8 p.m., open to anyone unemployed or underemployed as we honor the graduates of the 10th Work & Learn class; meet the graduates and listen to their brief testimonies about what they have accomplished in the past twelve weeks; hear an inspiring Word of Hope by Rabbi Joseph Merenda; refreshments offered following celebration.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 6:45 pm

Holistic Health Coach, May 21, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

6:45-7:45 p.m., Genevieve Elliot presents a workshop focused on nourishing and caring for yourself as a woman; free; (860) 537-5752.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 2:30 pm

Immunization Clinic, May 21, Waterford

Community
VNA of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT

2:30-3:30 p.m., 1st floor; open to the public; (860) 444-1111.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013,

Internet Classes, MAY, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

May 9, 6:30 p.m.
May 21, 11 a.m.
free; sign up in person at the Adult Check-Out Desk or by calling (860) 537-5752.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:30 am

Mindful Meditation

Community
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay St., New London, CT

also 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wed.; donations; (860) 535-0339.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Mystic Author Carol Cooke

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

author of “America’s Answer to the Tiger Mother: How to Raise Successful, Happy Children”; free; (860) 441-6750.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

New London Landmarks will hold a Creative Placemaking Workshop

Community
Winthrop Elementary School , 74 Grove, New London, CT

discuss plans to Riverside Park. All are welcome to attend this workshop, which is one of the last ones prior to the presentation of the master plan for the park June 22. On the agenda will be detailed plans for the park as well as more information on the playscape which is being donated by the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association in honor of Emilie Parker, the six-year-old girl who was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 8:30 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Tuesdays

Community
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

8:30-11:30 a.m., VNA Foot Clinic by appt.; 9-10 a.m., strength & balance exercise class; 11:30 a.m., senior lunch; 9 a.m., grocery shopping at McQuade's in Westerly; (860) 599-3285.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 3:00 pm

Shelf Awareness Book Club

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

"The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye" by Rachel Joyce. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk; free; (860) 447-1411.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Strategy Games

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT , 06340

for teens and adults interested in learning or playing strategy card or board games; free; (860) 441-6750.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:15 pm

Tuesday Night Books, May 21, Salem

Community
Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

"This is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper; (860) 859-1130.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 9:00 am

Walking Program, Tues.&Thurs., E.Lyme

Community
Hole in The Wall Beach, Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by The East Lyme Senior Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 21

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., cribbage, strength I; 9:30 a.m., pitch games; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11:30 a.m., healthy stretch; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., pinochle; 1 p.m., PACE, tai chi; 2:15 p.m., chair yoga; 5:30 p.m., Alzheimer's caregivers course; (860) 444-5839.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:00 pm

Flicks @ Six, May 22, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

6 p.m., "Moonrise Kingdom"; free; (860) 537-5752.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:30 pm

Gamblers Anonymous

Community
Quaker Hill Baptist Church, 144 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill, CT

Every Wed.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 10:30 am

Gentle Yoga, Wednesdays, O. Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

10:30-11:30 a.m., $5 per class; Wednesday mornings; wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat; (860) 388-1611.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 9:30 am

Knitting and Needle Works Circle, Wednesdays, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

9:30-11:30 a.m., for those who enjoy knitting, crocheting or other needlework in the company of like-minded crafters; casual and relaxed; (860) 739-6926.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013,

Line Dancing, Wednesdays for 8 weeks, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

2-3 p.m., with Jack McLaughlin; $24; $29 non-residents; (860) 739-5859.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 11:00 am

Mortgage Seminar, May 22, Westerly

Community
Washington Trust, 126 Franklin St., Westerly, CT

11 a.m., free reverse mortgage seminars; focus is on helping homeowners, age 62 and older, to determine if a reverse mortgage is right for them; (401) 348-1200.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:30 pm

MS Support Group, 4th Wed., New London

Community
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

6:30 p.m., meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, facilitated by a recreational therapist; (860) 442-0711.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

New London LOT (Looking Out for Taxpapyers)

Community
new london senior center, 120 Broad Street, New London, CT , 06320

Join the discussion about the New London City and Education budgets. Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday each month, free, and open to the public.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 9:00 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays

Community
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

9-10 a.m., zumba lite in lower level; 11:30 a.m., senior lunch followed by bingo; 2:15-3:15 p.m., tai chi; ; (860) 599-3285.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

Scleroderma Support Group, May 22, Providence

Community
Roger Williams Medical Center, 825 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI

7 p.m., Lung Involvement with Scleroderma patients with guest speaker, Dr. Thomas J. Raimondo; (401) 781-5013.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:30 pm

Special Education PTO (SEPTO)

Community
VFW Kari Hill Post 5849, 39 Columbus Ave., Niantic, CT

— 6:30-7:45 p.m., Kari Hill VFW, 39 Columbus Ave, Niantic; parents, caregivers and teachers of children with special educational needs are welcome to this first meeting; attendees will receive a free copy of the “Special Education’s Greatest Hits” CD, containing more than 200 publications about special education; eastlymesepto@gmail.com or (860) 691-2557.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 8:00 am

Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway

Community
North Branford Community Center, 1599 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT , 06471

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is a high-flying theatrical re-imagining of the Spider-Man story. Peter Parker is an ordinary teenager whose life is turned upside-down when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider. Suddenly endowed with incredible powers Peter soon learns that with great power comes great responsibility. Inspired by over 40 years of Marvel comic books, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is the most daring and innovative show ever mounted on Broadway.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:00 pm

Topics in Alternative Medicine, May 22, Westerly

Community
Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells St., Westerly, CT

6-7:30 p.m., two-part discussion, Part 1: The Evidence for Mind-Body Medicine", led by David Schwindt; Part 2: An Introduction to Zen Meditation", led by Daniel Diffin; open to people of all ages and experience levels in meditation; call to register (401) 348-2303 or (800) 933-5960.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 22

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

8:30 a.m., probate clerk, strength III; 9 a.m., casual bridge; 9:45 a.m., flexibility and balance; 10 a.m., hearty moves; 11 a.m., yoga; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., blood pressure clinic; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; noon, meatball grinder luncheon; (860) 444-5839.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

YA Book Group, May 22, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

7 p.m., call the library for the selection this month; (860) 739-6926.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

A Little Meteorology, a Little Astronomy, and a Whole Lot of Fun, May 23, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

7 p.m., professional photographer and amateur astronomer Alan Chaniewski will share photographs, anecdotes and observation techniques that he has collected over the past 30 years; free and suitable for adults, teens and children over 8; (860) 537-5752.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

Adult Children of Alcoholics - Thursdays

Community
Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic, CT

Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 5:00 pm

Bingo at the RAFA, every Thursday, N.London

Community
Retired Armed Forces Association, 135 Garfield Avenue, New London, CT , 06320

5-11 p.m., open to the public; $8 minimum package; (860) 447-0055.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

Chair Yoga, Thursdays, O. Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

10:30 a.m., instructed by Rachel Baer of Yoga Keep Me Fit; $5 per class; (860) 859-7217.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Community Reception for Principal Rafferty

Community
Old Saybrook Middle School Courtyard, 60 Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Con'straw'ction Zone!, May 23, Franklin

Community
Janet Carlson Calvert, 5 Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT

4 p.m., buildings, jewelry, crafts galore made by using drinking straws; all ages; (860) 642-6207.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

Deaf Social Group

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

for adults 55 and older; meets fourth Thurs. of month.
(860) 441-6785.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 11:30 am

Indoor Bocce, Thursdays, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:30 pm

Nar-anon Family Group, Thursdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

7:30 p.m., 12-step support group for friends and families of addicts; held Thursdays; (860) 303-9677.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:00 am

North Stonington Senior Center, Thursdays

Community
North Stonington Senior Center, 391 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT

10-11 a.m., zumba; 1 p.m., quilting; (860) 535-8188.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Thursdays

Community
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

9:30-11 a.m., line dancing; 11:15 a.m., shopping at Walmart with bus reservation; noon-2 p.m., dominoes; noon-2:30 p.m., puzzles and board games; (860) 599-3285.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 1:30 pm

Pilates/Strength, Thursdays, O.Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

1:30 p.m., increase overall body strength and enhance core stability; all ages & levels; $5 per class; bring a floor mat and hand weights; call to register (860) 227-9117.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 3:00 pm

Senior Zumba Gold, May 23, Niantic

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

3-4 p.m., 12-week session, Tuesdays and Thursdays; with Donna Neaton; $44; $49 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

Social Security Benefits Workshop in North Branford – FREE

Community
North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT , 06417

Free Maximize Your Social Security Benefits information workshop that is open to the public will be held on Thursday, May 23rd 6:30 p.m. at the North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road. This workshop will help participants maximize, project, and protect their Social Security and other retirement income. Tom Perrone, CLU, an endorsed AAA Retiree Advisor, President of New England Consulting Group of Guilford, Inc., and Member of Business and Personal Benefit Planning Group, will lead the discussion. Call toll-free 888-211-3662 to reserve your seat or email your reservation request to tpnecgginc@comcast.net.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Southeast Healthy Living Senior Expo, May 23, Norwich

Community
Backus Hospital Technology Center, 11 Stott Ave., Norwich, CT

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., transportation provided; free; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:00 am

Walking Program, Tues.&Thurs., E.Lyme

Community
Hole in The Wall Beach, Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by The East Lyme Senior Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 23

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., strength I; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11 a.m., cranial conundrums; 11:30 a.m., healthy stretch; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., canasta; 1 p.m., tai chi; (860) 444-5839.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 6:30 pm

29th Annual Nick Woviotis Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner

Community
The Italian Dramatic Club, 79 Goshen St., New London, CT

6:30 p.m., awards presented to Grant Pezzolesi and Philomena Buscetto along with Sara Elisabeth Weller, Michael Patrick Doherty, Peter Bonanno, Allison Kate West, Caroline Margaret Dempsey and Kevin Renshaw; $20 tickets available at Thames Barber Shop or from any committee member or at the door; (860) 442-8506.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 1:00 pm

90+ Tea, May 24, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

1 p.m., tea and tea sandwiches, side salads and pastries; $2; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

AA

Community
Second Congregational Church, 45 Broad St, New London, CT , 06320

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 12:00 pm

Al-anon

Community
Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument St., , CT

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

Full Flower Moon Hike, May 24, Waterford

Community
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT

7:30 p.m., Stenger Farm in Waterford; easy, slow pace; for adults and older children; steady rain cancels; free; call to register (860) 536-1216.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 8:45 am

Gentle Yoga, Fridays, O. Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

8:45-9:45 a.m., $5 per class; wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat; Friday mornings; (860) 388-1611.

Friday, May. 24, 2013,

Hiking with Waterford, Fridays

Community
Waterford Community Center, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by East Lyme Senior Center; hikers meet at the Waterford Community Center; $5; (860) 739-5859.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Men's Support Group, every other Friday, N.London

Community
St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead Street, New London, CT , 06320

7-8:30 p.m., for men dealing with issues related to marriage separation and divorce; free; for more information please contact the group facilitator, David Arpie at (860) 446-0057.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 9:00 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Fridays

Community
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

9-9:45 a.m., strength & balance exercise class; 9:30 a.m., shopping at Stop & Shop Pawcatuck; 10:15-11:30 a.m., Life Stories writing group lower level; noon, Friday afternoon at the movies, free popcorn and pizza, bring a friend; (860) 599-3285.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner

Community
Westbrook Elks Club, Seaside Avenue, Westbrook, CT

Advance purchase required. Helps pay medical bills for Tim Clark of Westbrook.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 24

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., hiking; 10:30 a.m., tap dance; noon, hearty moves; 12:15 p.m., pinochle; 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge; 1:15 p.m., pickleball; (860) 444-5839.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Annual Spring Book Sale, May 25, N.London

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

9 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of New London; donations may be dropped off in the library during regular hours. The sale continues from May 28 through May 31; free; (860) 447-1411.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Annual Spring Book Sale, May 25, N.London

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT

9 a.m.-3 p.m., now accepting donations of hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, CDs, book-on-tape, vinyl record albums and puzzles; no VHS tapes, encyclopedias, text books, magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books; (860) 447-1411.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Bipolar/Depression Group, every Sat., Norwich

Community
William Backus Hospital, 326 Washington St., Norwich, CT

1-3 p.m., Room 130; to learn about the group, call 1-800-842-1501, ext. 110.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Documentary ‘High Ground’

Community
Art Cinema, Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, CT

sponsored by the Amancio-Falcone-Gaccione VFW Post 8955 in Westerly; $10; (401) 212-6377.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

East Lyme Historical Society Spring Flea Market

Community
Thomas Lee House Grounds , Route 156, East Lyme, CT

The East Lyme Historical Society will host their spring weekend flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 and May 26 on the Thomas Lee House Grounds, Route 156, just east of Rocky Neck State Park.
Vendors from across the state participate in this well attended event. Additionally, on these two days, tours of the Lee House will be on a limited basis. Check for signage when you arrive to visit the flea market.
This is free and open to the public. To learn about the organization, visit eastlymehistoricalsociety.org.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

F.R.E.S.H. New London's Spring Plant Sale

Community
F.R.E.S.H. Community Gardens, Corner of Mercer and Williams Street, New London, CT , 06320

All are invited to FRESH New London's 5th Annual Plant Sale! 100% organic vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb plants grown by FRESH Staff and Youth will be for sale, including heirloom varieties. Come get all the starts you need for a great backyard garden AND stay to learn how to plant what you buy at our mini-workshops being offered at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2pm. All proceeds to benefit summer employment programs for New London youth.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Gamblers Anonymous

Community
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Lobster Days (May 25-27), Mystic

Community
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Stonington, CT

11 a.m.-4 p.m., members of the Mystic Rotary Club will be serving "lobster-in-the-rough"; $40 combo ticket (museum and single lobster dinner); $33 youth combo (ages 6-17); $38 senior combo (ages 65 and older); www.mysticseaport.org; (860) 572-5317.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013,

Pequotsepos Hikers, (May dates)

Community
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT

9:30 a.m., call to register (860) 536-1216.

May 11 - Pleasant Valley Preserve in Lyme
(moderate, medium pace)

May 13 - Francis Carter Preserve in Charlestown, RI
(easy, medium pace)

May 25 - Zemko Preserve in Salem, CT
(moderate medium pace)

May 27 - Avery Woods, Ledyard, CT
(easy, medium pace)

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Pickleball, Saturdays, E. Lyme

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

11 a.m.-1 p.m., $1.00; (860) 739-5859.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Plant Sale

Community
Fresh Community Garden , Williams and Mercer streets , New London , CT

organic vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs grown by FRESH Staff and Youth Crew; mini-workshops on organic gardening offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; (860) 625-3194, freshnewlondon@hotmail.com.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Plant Sale

Community
Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

Rain or Shine; at the barn
Annuals, Hanging Plants, Herbs, Perennials
Proceeds to benefit Smith-Harris House Museum Programs; (860) 739-6746.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 8:00 am

Saturday Birdwalks at Hammonasset Beach

Community
Hammonassett State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

every Saturday through June 15th from 8-10:30 a.m. See migratory shorebirds, songbirds, and birds of prey at the premier birding area in Connecticut. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars (rentals available). Meet each Saturday at The Audubon Shop 7:50 a.m. Carpool. $4.00 per person charge. For more information call 203-245-9056.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 2:00 pm

Singles Memorial Weekend Picnic, May 25, O.Lyme

Community
Gail's, 46 Swan Ave., Sound View, Old Lyme, CT

2 p.m., bring salad, entree or dessert to share; $10; $15 guests; add $5 if you don't want to bring food; sponsored by Social Connections; call for reservations (860) 434-6425.