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Guilford Maintains AAA Credit Ratings By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Town of Guilford has maintained its AAA credit ratings from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings. Both agencies assigned the town a stable outlook and rated its $5 million Series 2026 general obligation bond

issue AAA while affirming AAA ratings on the town’s existing debt. The $5 million in bond proceeds will primarily fund town road and facility improvements, along with some school facility improvements. S&P determined that Guilford’s creditworthiness is supported by “stable operating per-

formance,” “strong reserves,” and “wellembedded financial management policies.” Fitch cited a “High-Midrange” level of budgetary flexibility and “Strong” long-term liability metrics. In its presentation to the rating agencies, See Guilford Maintains page 10

Going All Out

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Still Perfect Guilford football improves to 3-0 with a 19-0 shutout of Xavier........12

Guilford’s Sarah O’Brien (6) dives for a ball headed out of play during the Grizzlies’ home match against Amity at Guilford High School on Sept. 28. Amity won the match, dropping Guilford to 4-5 as the Grizzlies begin Week 4 of the CIAC season.

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Watching and working with Christine Cohen from when she first began her time in public service on the Guilford Board of Education to today, having served four terms in the state Senate, it is abundantly clear that she is the right choice to represent our community in Hartford. Christine Cohen takes public service seriously—she works closely with local officials, understands both the needs of her constituents and the nuance of public policy, and is relentless in her pursuit of delivering for the district. She has secured millions in funding

for Shore Line East, our local schools, parks and open spaces, critical community services, and everything in between that makes our town such a special place to live, work, and raise a family. Local representation matters, and with someone like Christine in our corner, we can feel confident that our community has a seat at the table where decisions are being made. I look forward to casting my vote for Christine Cohen this fall, and I hope you will too. Martha Carlson Guilford

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I am proud to support Moira Rader for reelection as state representative to the 98th District. Over the years, I’ve known Moira to be an effective leader who acts with compassion and common sense. As a parent in Guilford, a key reason I support Moira is her focus on public education—especially her advocacy for state programs supporting special needs students and their families. Having served six years on the Guilford Board of Education, including as vice chair, Moira brought vital firsthand experience to Hartford. Since her election in 2022, she has served on the Education Committee, and her voting record demonstrates unwavering support for our schools.

In 2025, Moira was appointed to the Select Committee on Special Education. Notably, she cosponsored and voted for legislation establishing a recurring $30 million state SEED grant. This funding directly helps school districts hire special education teachers, paras, and behavioral specialists—programs that directly impact our Guilford students and families. For an experienced voice for Guilford, who will also be a dedicated advocate for our students and schools, please join me in reelecting Moira Rader on Nov. 3. Barbra Hargraves Guilford

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The annual town budget meeting has been touted as democracy in action. It’s anything but. Our charter enables 200 attendees to reduce a budget that has been scrutinized at multiple hearings and entailed hundreds of hours of work, much of it by unpaid board and commission members. Furthermore, since you must be present to vote, many parents, seniors, people with disabilities, and those on night shifts are disenfranchised. The revision makes the meeting a forum for sharing information and opinions. Democracy in action occurs at the polls. Another issue is that our charter practically guarantees the loser of the race for first selectman a seat on the

Board of Selectmen (BOS) due to the advantage of having run against only one other candidate while the BOS vote is split among several. Under the revision, this shift cannot occur: Candidates can only be elected to the post for which they’ve campaigned. Since each party can only nominate two candidates for the Board, at least two members will still be from minority parties. To further preclude single-party control, the proposed charter also grants voters four votes for the BOS instead of two. Vote yes for charter revision, yes for democracy. Roy Ogren Guilford See Letters page 11

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Frances Yorzinski Guilford Frances (Motika) Yorzinski, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away on Sept. 16, 2026, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Walter W. Yorzinski; and her siblings, Ann Cianci, John Motika, Andrew Motika, Helen Chmielewski, George Motika, her twin sister Margaret Mayr, and Elizabeth Ferrara. Frances was born in Bridgeport on March 13, 1929, daughter of the late Andrew Motika and Mary (Sklepko) Motika. The family moved to Guilford from Norwalk in 1978. First and foremost, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Frances always had time for her family and would put their needs before her own. She loved to bake and had an extensive collection of family recipes. She took pride in her Catholic faith and was a member of the Women’s Guild at St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk and a congregant of St. George’s Church in Guilford. Frances participated in many activities through the Guilford

Senior Center and was a volunteer for the Friendly Visiting Program. In her later years, she enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and sitting and watching the many birds that would come to the feeders outside of her bay window. Frances is survived by her son, Robert Yorzinski and his wife Barbi of Annapolis, Md.; son, Walter J. Yorzinski and his wife Rhonda of Eddington, Maine; daughter, Barbara Lukacsy and her husband Edward of Laconia, N.H.; son, Peter Yorzinski and his wife Helen of Washington; daughter, Lorraine Simon and her husband Robert of Guilford; daughter, Debra Kemsley and her husband Dan of Okemos, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Friends were invited to calling hours on Sept. 23 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial followed in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405; www.hospice.com. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com. See Obituaries page 9

NAMI Shoreline Family-to-Family Class The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Shoreline will offer Family-to-Family, a free education program for family members, partners, friends, and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The nine-session program is designed to help participants understand and support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. Topics include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and other mental health conditions. The in-person class will meet weekly beginning Monday, Sept. 21, through Monday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Registration is required at NAMIct.org under “Support and Education.” For more information, visit NAMIct.org or text Carol at 203-444-5253.

Artists Sought for Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo Guilford Art Center is seeking artists and makers for Holiday Expo 2026, its annual holiday shopping event featuring original, handcrafted work. The eight-week shopping event runs Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027, and is open seven days a week. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis beginning Saturday, Aug. 1. Artists should submit three high-resolution images of their work, along with titles and brief descriptions, to ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org. For more information, contact Elena Albergo at ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org.

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Stacey Smith: Taking the First Step Continued from page 2 Guilford has more than 30 distinct trail systems offering 50 individual mapped routes. The 2026-27 Walks and Events card includes everything from plant and animal searches and full moon hikes to longer walks and programs for people interested in learning how to run in the woods. Upcoming events include a New Year’s Day hike at Westwoods, a winter tree and animal track identification program in January, and a February hike through a recent acquisition in Westwoods off Moose Hill. A 3.4-mile Broomstick Ledge hike in March offers a more challenging option. For those who want to explore on their own, suggested hikes are available through the Land Trust with information about the type and length of hike, what to expect, and trail maps. “All people have to do is show up. That’s it,” Stacey says. Making those properties accessible is one part of the Land Trust’s larger mission of conserving Guilford’s natural places for future generations. “The Land Trust provides wildlife corridors and protects water resources,” Stacey says. “If the land areas were to be developed, you can’t get them back.” The all-volunteer organization, formed in 1965, also monitors protected properties and works with neighboring homeowners to maintain their boundaries. For Stacey, preserving that land also means giving people an opportunity to discover what is just outside their doors. “The acres are protected, and it is truly special,” she says. “This is what makes Guilford a really special place to live because we have all this property. I write the walk card to get people to see the beauty and what’s out there in our backyard.” The same idea of helping someone get started carries over to Stacey’s work at Level Up. When she and her brother took over the gym three years ago, many members of the previous gym stayed, and Stacey says membership has continued to grow. Level Up is a class-based gym where workouts can be modified based on individual needs. For Stacey, fitness is about more than completing a workout. She believes people can build confidence, friendships, and See Stacey Smith page 10

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The Guilford Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a 10-year tax deferral for the upcoming 100-unit Memorial Estates housing development at 90 and 100 Hubbard Road, a move intended to support the addition of new affordable housing in town. The board made the decision at its Sept. 22 meeting, with all members voting to approve the tax deferral “largely because it has 30 affordable housing units” attached to the project, First Selectman Matt Hoey said. “The significant cost increases to the developer over the past three or four years since it was approved also was a factor, in order to make it viable for them,” Hoey added. As previously reported in the Guilford Courier, the project — which calls for 100 one-bedroom apartments in two 50-unit buildings, along with a community center

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with multiple amenities — was approved by the Guilford Planning and Zoning Commission in 2022 as an 8-30g housing project that would add affordable units in Guilford. Ground has been broken on the project after a delay in construction that was likely caused by financial factors such as a spike in interest rates, according to both Hoey and the Planning and Zoning Department. The construction of 30 new affordable units as part of the project will help boost Guilford’s affordable housing inventory, which currently makes up a little more than 2% of its overall housing stock. Under State Statute 8-30g, municipalities with less than 10% of their housing stock meeting the statute’s affordability criteria may be subject to its affordable housing appeals procedure. Units that qualify are restricted as affordable based on income eligibility requirements under state statute.

Hoey said that of the 30 affordable units, 15 will be specifically for tenants who make 80% of Guilford’s Area Median Income — which is under $138,000 — while the other 15 will be for those who make 60% of the metric. The units will provide “much needed space” in Guilford, Hoey said, particularly for two demographics: young professionals and seniors. “For young professionals…that don’t want to move out of town when they graduate from high school or want to come back after college, it’s a great opportunity,” Hoey said. “Also, it has the opportunity for seniors who are downsizing.” Guilford seniors who may particularly benefit from affordable housing include those currently on the waitlist for units operated by the Guilford Housing Authority, which has a waitlist that is “several years long,” Hoey said, “because there’s just not enough housing stock for the seniors who need that kind of assistance in their house.”

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the economic downturn of the late 1970s and early 1980s and took off in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1976, he and Bea built a summer home in Holderness, kindling the ardent love for New Hampshire’s mountains and lakes that he Charles Woolsey S. Conover II, 89, passed on to his children and grandchilpassed away peacefully at his beloved dren. Squam Lake home in Woolsey retired relatively young in Holderness, New 1996 and turned his business talents Hampshire, on Sept. toward philanthropy—a core value 11, 2026, surrounded instilled in him as a child by his by loved ones. The mother—by helping found the Commuyoungest of Woolsey nity Foundation for Metrowest in 1995; Sr. and Anne R. that organization has since awarded Conover’s three chilgrants totaling over $37 million to more dren, he was born in than a thousand nonprofits in the New Haven on suburbs west of Boston. While his phiMarch 25, 1937, and lanthropic activity blossomed through raised along the tidal the 1990s and 2000s in the areas of chilmarshes of the East River in Guilford. He graduated from the Hopkins Gram- dren & family services, New Hampshire environmental conservation, and the mar School in New Haven in 1955 and arts, he also found time to hone his gifts Princeton University in 1959, after for oil painting, finding an artistic menwhich he embarked on a successful business career in the insurance indus- tor and lifelong friend in David Ratner. His muse was the rural countryside of try. The love of his life, Beatrice Kittridge, came along when he interned at New Hampshire’s Lakes Region; he loved nothing better than to paint a Connecticut General Insurance during mountain or lake scene and give the the summer of 1958. They married on artwork away to the person who would Oct. 1, 1960, and had two sons, Charlie (1963) and Bill (1967). After chapters in cherish it most. In 2002, Woolsey and Bea moved West Hartford and Simsbury, and in permanently to “Lakewood,” the home Pittsburgh, Pa., the family moved to they built on the shores of Squam. suburban Boston, Mass., in 1969. There they indulged their passions for In 1971, Woolsey made the pivotal family, friends, philanthropy, outdoor decision to join a startup firm called activities, entertaining, and travel … Consolidated Group Trust (CGT), specializing in health insurance for employ- along with his skeptical but constant ees of small businesses. Due in large love for the Boston Red Sox. Exceedpart to his tireless efforts, CGT survived ingly proud of his sons’ careers and

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families, Woolsey closely followed the pathways of his four beloved grandchildren. “I want to live long enough to see where each one of them is headed in life,” he would exclaim. Bea’s health struggles in recent years were a great blow, but he persevered with optimism, love, and good cheer. As his own health failed beginning in December 2025, he never wavered in his life’s purpose: “I have more people to help, more people to love.” Woolsey is survived by Bea, his devoted wife of almost 66 years; and by his older brother, Scott (he was predeceased by his older sister Clare). He is also survived by sons, Charlie (Sharon) and Bill (Deb); grandchildren: Beatrice (34), Arthur (31), Emma (31), and Nellie (26); and two great-granddaughters, Sage (4) and Ruthie (2 months). He leaves behind a vast constellation of friends around Boston, Holderness, and across the country, so many of whom stood in firm and loving support for him. His and Bea’s incredible caregiving team constantly extolled his warmth, kindness, and generosity.

A Celebration of Life for Woolsey will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Plymouth Congregational UCC, 4 Post Office Square, Plymouth, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Hale, a program of United South End Settlements which was near to Woolsey’s heart. Gifts will help ensure that future generations of children can experience the joy, growth, and sense of belonging that Camp Hale has provided for more than 125 years. Donations may be made online at pro.gofundme.com/give/568376#!/donation/checkout or by mailing a check payable to Camp Hale to: United South End Settlements, Attn: Camp Hale, 48 Rutland Street, Boston, MA 02118 Please include ‘In Honor of Woolsey Conover’ in the memo line. Arrangements are under the care of Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To sign the online book of memories, please go to mayhewfuneralhomes.com.

LEGAL NOTICE GUILFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a VIRTUAL Public Hearing Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6 P.M. via the Microsoft TEAMS platform by using the following link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2627496241378?p=MqzmqW86eRye7AQV1i Meeting ID: 262 749 624 137 8 Passcode: UW9mx9nY Dial in by phone: +1 469-208-1374 Phone conference ID: 976 120 669# The following applications will be heard:

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Legal Notice Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer took the following action: APPROVED: Stephen Cassella, located at 95 New Quarry Road, Guilford Connecticut, Map 66, Lot 13A, Regulated Activity, Installation of a 500-gallon underground propane tank and gas line within Guilford Inland Wetlands commission 100-foot upland jurisdiction review area of a wetland and or watercourse. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut 21st day of September, 2026.

Text Amendment: Definitions change to align regulations with PA-25-1. Applicant: Anne Hartjen, Town Planner, on behalf of the Town of Guilford. Text amendment to bring language into conformance with State statutes. 5 Meriden Street (Map 17 Lot 46, Zone R-2). Applicant/Agent: Gregg Fedus of Fedus Engineering LLC on Behalf of Owners: Jacqueline & George Rissotto. Special Permit to allow up to 25% building coverage per §3.4.B Table Note 2. 635 Nut Plains Road (Map 86 Lot 33, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent/Owner: Chad Greenlee. Special Permit for construction of an ADU in excess of area requirements and within the front yard per §3.9.A.1.e and §3.9.A.2. 41 Mulberry Point Road (Map 21 Lot 5713, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent: Mark Alex Maidique of Bridger AAD on behalf of Owner: the Shoemaker Howard W Family Trust. Special Permit for an accessory structure in excess of 750 SF per §3.3.A.3.A.3. 40 Whispering Woods Road (Map 125 Lot 7-9, Zone R-8). Applicant/Agent: Todd Anderson of Anderson Surveying LLC on behalf of Owner: Daniel B. Tucker. Special Permit for an accessory structure in excess of 750 SF per §3.3.A.3.A.3. 43 Bay Street (Map 9 Lot 67, Zone R-2). Agent: Attorney Marjorie Shansky on behalf of Applicant/Owners: Sean and Leah Ann Portley. Special Permit for Excavation, Fill and Grading for a single family residence per §8.3. Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the Town’s website. At this hearing, persons may attend via web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to BridgesJ@guilfordct.gov 24 hours prior to the meeting day. Documents are available at the Planning & Zoning office. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 24th of September, 2026 – Roger Joyce, Chairman

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Fake Meeting, Real Fraud: Beware of Malicious Virtual Meeting Links By Officer Scott Gingras Guilford Police Department

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, using virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams has become a common and convenient way to host business meetings, presentations, online classes, and even church services. Given how popular these virtual meeting services have become, it’s no surprise that scammers have found ways to exploit this technology through the use of malicious meeting invite links. Specifically, fake Microsoft Teams links are being used to obtain a user’s Microsoft 365 credentials.

Scam Smarts Here’s how the scam works: You receive an email that appears to come from a coworker, business, or organization. Or, maybe you are a business owner or employee, and you receive an email from someone who appears to be a potential customer. The email may include the Microsoft logo and looks like a standard virtual meeting invitation, with a button you can click to “Join Meeting.” But click-

ing this button can bring you to a fake login page designed to steal your credentials or introduce malware onto your computer. Scammers may specifically claim in their email that they want to discuss business options, review quotes, schedule a showing or viewing of a property, meet online before meeting in person, or conduct a virtual consultation. Warning signs of a virtual meeting scam include an invitation that is unexpected, pressure to join the meeting immediately, a suspicious web address, a request to sign in again, or a demand to install software before joining.

Remember, do not click any suspicious links or attachments that you receive in an email, and if you already clicked an attachment or followed a link using a work email and/or computer, notify your IT staff immediately. If you need to set up a virtual meeting with a prospective client or someone else, create your own meeting invitation using your approved meeting platform. For more information on common scams, visit the Guilford Police Department on Facebook or Instagram (@guilfordpd_ct).

Stacey Smith: Taking the First Step Guilford Maintains Continued from page 6 community while developing physical strength that carries into everyday life. “They can carry that strength as a foundation through everyday activities in their lives,” she says. “They don’t have to worry about that fall. If you lift weights and get some cardio, you will age gracefully.” Level Up offers two free classes for people considering joining, giving them a chance to see whether the gym is a good fit. “It doesn’t hurt to try, and we don’t have

any long-term commitments,” Stacey says. Whether she is helping someone choose a trail through Guilford’s preserved open space or encouraging someone to try a workout, Stacey sees both roles as opportunities to help people move, connect, and discover what they are capable of doing. “I love watching someone discover that taking care of themselves can be easy starting with an easy walk or doing a workout at Level Up,” she says. “They can come out feeling stronger and more connected. This could change how someone experiences the rest of their lives.”

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revenue. The agency also noted that Guilford has a formal reserve policy equal to 10% to 15% of expenditures. Fitch’s assessment assumes the town will maintain available reserves of at least 10% of spending. The agency reported a 2025 fund-balance-to-expenditure ratio of 18%. While S&P found that Guilford’s debt burden is “elevated,” the agency also cited low fixed costs and limited capital needs and said it does not expect the town’s future debt plans to materially change its debt profile. Hoey said the agency’s confidence can be attributed to the “significant amount of debt that is being sunsetted,” most notably the remaining debt from construction of Guilford High School. “That’s why they say it’s manageable because they know we’ve got stuff coming off,” Hoey added. The top credit ratings follow a more drawn-out budget season for the town this year, which saw the overall town budget approved after a third referendum. Hoey said he was “not surprised” that the ratings were maintained following this year’s budget season, describing the three-referendum process as a “bump in the road” the town has experienced before. “We’ve had them before, it’s happened in the past, but we’ve always been able to recover,” Hoey said.

Registration is now open for Shoreline Adult Education’s catalog of free academic programs and affordable enrichment classes. The free academic programs are open to adult residents of Branford, Clinton, Guilford, and North Branford. With federal funding from a grant, adults living outside this four-town region are eligible to enroll in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), an alternative to the GED. Multiple program options are available for adults interested in earning their high school diploma. Confidentiality and flexible class schedules are available to those enrolled in the NEDP. In addition, English for speakers of other languages is offered for nonEnglish speakers, as well as workforce preparation classes and courses for families with young and school-aged children. Citizenship preparation is offered with a twosemester class designed to support adults in their pathway to U.S. citizenship. Shoreline Adult Education has also partnered with local business owners and instructors to offer enrichment classes through June. Course topics include retirement planning, arts and crafts, music, dance, health and wellness, lectures on local Connecticut history, computers, and foreign languages. For more information or to register in any of the classes, call the Branford office at 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

the town highlighted recent and anticipated economic activity. According to First Selectman Matt Hoey, those factors include grand list growth, the development of new living spaces such as the substantial Guilford Village West residence, and the introduction of new small businesses. S&P also cited Guilford’s grand list, which increased to about $4.2 billion as of fiscal 2025, and substantial developments in the Guilford Village West and Hubbard Road communities. “Another critical measure is our fund balance, which is known as the rainy day fund,” Hoey said. “We have a policy that it should be somewhere between 10 and 15% of our operating budget. We’re currently at 12.7%, and that’s safely within there…we’re meeting the targets and that is an acceptable range for municipalities.” Hoey said available funds in the reserve — such as $900,000 for coastal resilience and $500,000 for future building projects — as well as the town’s surplus of $2.1 million are “critical” indicators of the town’s long-term fiscal management. S&P reported that Guilford ended fiscal 2026 with an estimated surplus of nearly $2.1 million, which the town attributed to positive variances in taxes and other local

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District 20 of Connecticut (Area 11) of Alcoholics Anonymous has dozens of meetings throughout the week to help carry the message to people in recovery and those who may still be suffering from this disease. The meetings are held at various locations, as well as online. For more information and a list of meetings, email the public information officer at d20a11pi@gmail.com or visit https://d20a11.org.

The Guilford Police Department, in cooperation with the It’s Worth It initiative and the Connection, Inc., have installed a pharmaceutical collection drop box in the lobby of the Guilford Police Department, 400 Church Street. Area residents can dispose of unused and unneeded medications at any time. For more information, call the Guilford Police Department at 203-453-8061.

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Clarity and Responsibility In a world of rapidly evolving technology, we need leaders who can adapt quickly to the risks and benefits of developments like artificial intelligence. Christine Cohen has consistently shown she’s willing to dig in, understand complex issues, and deliver results—exactly the kind of leadership this moment demands. AI offers enormous potential, but recent whistleblower reports from major developers highlight serious concerns. While meaningful federal regulation appears unlikely under the current administration, Christine Cohen and her colleagues in Connecticut have already taken action. As AI chatbots have grown more common, some have reinforced violent or suicidal thoughts, with tragic conse-

quences. Christine Cohen voted to require these systems to detect signs of suicidal ideation and connect users with mental health resources. She supported notifying job seekers when AI is used in hiring and backed protections against algorithmic discrimination. At the same time, she recognizes the importance of preparing Connecticut for an AI-driven economy, voting to establish an AI Academy and workforce training programs. This work is only beginning, and we need leaders who understand what’s at stake. With Christine Cohen in the state Senate, Connecticut can move forward with clarity and responsibility. Jen Schmidt Guilford

What We Need The Connecticut Legislature needs leaders who can navigate the challenges facing us at all levels of government: local, state, and federal. Our incumbent state Sen. Christine Cohen has this skill and has put it to work for the 12th District and for the State of Connecticut. Senator Cohen is a presence throughout the district and is keenly aware of the wants and needs of her constituents. At the same time, she is looking to the future that Connecticut and her constituents will need and many already desire. She understands that future includes developing clean energy solutions and alternatives for those without automobile access or a desire to change how they move around.

As former chair of the Environment Committee and now chair of the Transportation Committee, she has worked on initiatives that will lead to cleaner air and transportation initiatives that make it easier for residents to get around the district and the state, without relying solely on a car. Sending Senator Cohen back for another term is what we need. I encourage all voters to cast their ballot for state Sen. Christine Cohen, whether voting early starting Oct. 19, or in person on Nov. 3. Tim Sperry Guilford

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The Guilford football team gathers during its 19-0 victory over Xavier. The Grizzlies improved to 3-0 with the win.

Guilford Football Shuts Out Xavier, 19-0 By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Guilford football team made a statement by shutting out previously unbeaten Xavier 19-0 behind another dominant performance from senior running back Shane Connelly and a defense that kept the Falcons off the scoreboard from start to finish. In what appeared on paper to be their toughest task so far, the Grizzlies made their Week 3 matchup look like business as usual. Xavier entered the matchup 2-0 with dominant wins over East Haven and Stratford. The Falcons had put up 54 points against Stratford the week before. However, Guilford quickly took control

of the game in the first quarter and never allowed the Falcons to find their footing. Connelly, coming off a four-touchdown performance against Rockville in Week 2, continued his explosive start to the season. The running back rushed for 282 yards on 27 carries and scored twice, including a 77yard touchdown run that helped put the game out of reach. Through three games, Connelly already has seven touchdowns. The standout running back opened the scoring when Guilford struck in the first quarter. Connelly capped the Grizzlies’ opening scoring drive with a 5-yard touchdown run, followed by Owen Andrew’s extra point. The Grizzlies then added to their lead

when Reed Hovick hauled in a 66-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Lynch. Guilford took a 13-0 lead into the second quarter and added its final touchdown in the third when Connelly broke loose for his 77-yard scoring run. While Connelly and the offense provided the big plays, Guilford’s defense delivered the other half of the equation, pitching a shutout against an Xavier team that had scored 81 points in its first two games of the season. The 19-0 win gave the Grizzlies another impressive performance while highlighting the balance and depth of a team that has shown it can make plays on both sides of the ball. Guilford will look to carry that momentum into another home game Fri-

day, Oct. 2, when the Grizzlies host Brookfield at 6:30 p.m. in a non-league matchup. Brookfield enters Week 4 at 0-3 following losses to Pomperaug, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame Prep. The Bobcats have been outscored 94-21 through their first three games. The matchup gives Guilford a chance to close out a two-game home stretch on a high note before beginning a difficult stretch of three consecutive road games against West Haven, Lyman Hall, and North Haven. With three of its first four games at home, Guilford will hope to make the most of the opportunity and continue building on its strong start to the season.

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Guilford Cross Country Teams Sweep North Haven Duals By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Guilford boys and girls cross country teams continued their strong starts to the season at Wharton Brook Park, where both teams swept North Haven, Hamden, and Lyman Hall at the North Haven Duals. The Guilford boys swept all three opponents with 24 points. North Haven finished second with 44 points, followed by Hamden with 80 and Lyman Hall with 94. Senior co-captains Jordan Espinosa and Lewis Thoreen, along with fellow senior Tyler Mezrich, led the way for the Grizzlies. The trio finished second, third, and fourth overall, and all three runners crossed the finish line within one second of one another. Espinosa, Thoreen, and Mezrich each ran 17:08. Guilford continued to put together a strong pack behind its three leaders. Seniors Caleb Hansen and Everett Barden and sophomore Jude Sico finished seventh, eighth, and ninth overall with times ranging from 17:35 to 17:40. “It was a quality effort off of short rest coming off the Wilton Invite the Saturday before,” Guilford coach Jonathan Rivera said. The impressive performance at North Haven came just a few days after the Grizzlies competed at the Wilton Invitational. At Wilton, Guilford finished third in the small schools division. Thoreen led the Grizzlies with a 20th-place finish in 16:49, a personal best on the Allen Meadows Park course. Espinosa followed in 32nd at 17:01, also recording a personal best, while Hansen ran another personal-best time of 17:33 to finish 64th. Sico, who was competing in his first varsity race, delivered a strong debut by finishing 76th in 17:50. Mezrich rounded out Guilford’s top five in 17:52, placing 79th. Luca Esposito-Langlais finished 86th in 18:01, and Barden was 144th in 18:40. The Guilford girls also swept the competition at the North Haven Duals, scoring 24 points to finish ahead of North Haven’s 35 and Hamden’s 85. Senior Olivia Jackson led the way for the Grizzlies, finishing third overall in

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Members of the Guilford boys cross country team gather at the North Haven Duals. The Grizzlies swept North Haven, Hamden, and Lyman Hall at the meet.

20:07. Senior Indrid Pelliccio and freshman Lily Ridge followed in fifth and sixth place, running 21:06 and 21:10. Freshman Victoria Gwiadza and junior Abbigail White completed Guilford’s top five, finishing seventh and eighth overall in 21:27 and 21:45. The victory continued a solid regular

season for the Guilford girls, who improved to 5-1. Both Grizzlies teams now turn their attention to the SCC divisional race on Monday, Oct. 5. Guilford had originally been scheduled to compete in the Ocean State Invitational in Rhode Island this past weekend, but the meet was canceled.

Volunteer Opportunity to Help Others The nonprofit hospice program of Yale Health at Home has volunteer opportunities in the following areas: patient/caregiver companions; complementary therapies, including massage, Reiki, reflexology, pet therapy, art, and music; bereavement and spiritual support; and veteran-to-veteran. Volunteers receive free mandatory screenings, training, the support and appreciation of a team, and more. Volunteers can choose their preferred towns from those served by the hospice program, which include Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Northford, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. For more information, contact Ericka Copeland at 203-453-7659 or Ericka.copeland@ynhh.org, or visit ynhhs.org/health-athome/about/volunteer.

With both teams already showing strong depth and impressive performances early in the season, the Grizzlies will enter the divisional race looking to build on the momentum they’ve established through the opening weeks of the season.

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Eric Graise as Philip, Leah Hofmann, puppeteer, and Ashlyn Maddox as Frith appear with the cast of Goodspeed’s The Snow Goose.

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Eric Graise as Philip and Ashlyn Maddox as Frith appear with the flying snow goose in Goodspeed’s The Snow Goose.

Bigger Isn’t Better With Goodspeed’s World Premiere The Snow Goose By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

If the world premiere musical now at Goodspeed through Sunday, Oct. 18, is going to become the next Annie, the creative team of the show has a great deal of work to do. I tried so hard to like this adaptation of Paul Gallico’s very short novella, The Snow Goose — A Story of Dunkirk, but some elements just made it difficult to do so. The well-loved story of Frith, a young girl in a small seaside town in England in the 1930s, and her growing friendship with Philip, the outcast of the area, all because of a wounded snow goose, can be heartbreaking. It is so much about isolation, loneliness, acceptance, and growing friendship. It is about two people who don’t necessarily fit in finding a common bond and a connection. Certainly, there are effective elements in the adaptation by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie and the direction by Marshall Pailet. The use of a narrator called the Bard, played by Sam Sherwood, is excellent and helps to set the stage for the story. But do we need to find out at the finale that he is one of the characters we have seen earlier as a young person? Rather than focus on the three characters — Frith, Philip, and the snow goose — the team has added events and characters, including a backstory for Frith, that cause the essential focus and

that explains her character’s frustrations and regrets. Do we really need to know all of this? It also detracts from the idea that Frith is isolated and seeking connection. They have provided a group of teens that she is involved with. Another example is an added scene in which Frith tries to get the villagers to accept Philip. While the creative team undoubtedly was trying to illustrate or dramatize how the villagers disliked this person who was different from them, it was jarring to the mood. While we learn more than we need to know about Frith, Gilmour and McKenzie have slighted Philip, the reclusive artist who lives at the lighthouse, takes care of injured birds, and is viewed by the townspeople as dangerous. An off-course snow goose, a native of Canada, that is wounded is what brings Frith and Philip together. Philip heals the bird, and Frith visits frequently, beginning a tentative friendship with the artist. Though healed, the bird migrates but surprisingly returns each summer. The story ends with the rescue of soldiers from Dunkirk in 1940. Frith is now a young woman, about 20, and in the original story, she and Philip have perhaps developed feelings for each other beyond Photo by Diane Sobolewski friendship. The novella, and musical, end Ashlyn Maddox as Frith holds the snow goose in Goodspeed’s The Snow Goose. with Philip’s participation in helping rescue the stranded soldiers at Dunkirk with theme to become lost. What made the who is a cousin to Frith and apparently the help of the snow goose, which leads to book gentle and sweet, if a little overly her guardian after her parents died. Gil- his death. sentimental, is gone. mour and McKenzie give Harper a long An example is the addition of Harper, song, “The World Don’t Want to Know,” See Bigger Isn’t Better page 20

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THURSDAY, OCT. 1 A Journey Through the Early Years of Rock 'n' Roll: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Harvey Heyman. Explores the evolution of rock 'n' roll through video clips from the 1950s and 1960s. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Exploring and Accessing Benefits: 1 to 3 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, director of Adult Family Living Services at Assisted Living Home Care Services, presents information about benefits, financial assistance and community resources available to caregivers and care recipients. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Teen Crafternoon: Blackout Poetry: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For ages 12 to 18. Create blackout poetry using pages from old books and newspapers. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Plan Well. Live Well.: Aging in Place Home Assessment and Private Living Options: 4:30 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Participants will learn how to evaluate their home's safety, accessibility and suitability for aging in place and explore alternative living options, including condos, apartments, accessory dwelling units and shared living arrangements. Free. For info or to register, call Kathy Moniello at 203-710-6317 or visit housingandcaredecisions.com.

Chair-ity Fundraiser Unveiling: 5 to 7 p.m. Connecticut Cancer Foundation, 15 N. Main St., Old Saybrook. Unveiling of transformed chairs created by local trades professionals and artists, with wine, cheese and crackers, a live auction and an art exhibit featuring works by Cat Francucci, Patrick Ganino and Melissa Imossi. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For info, email info@tidewaterltg.com. Metropolitan Opera Talk: Così fan tutte with Roger Grant: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Wesleyan University Professor of Music Roger Mathew Grant discusses Mozart’s Così fan tutte ahead of the Metropolitan Opera’s Oct. 3 Live in HD broadcast. Presented by Guilford Free Library, Shoreline Opera Club, and Shoreline Village. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org/events/event/ metropolitan-opera-talk-cosi-fan-tutte-with-rogergrant/. Open Craft Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Memorial Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For adults and teens ages 13 and older. Participants can work on their own craft projects or try something new. Supplies for book bedazzling, crossstitch bookmarks and scrapbooking will be provided. Registration is not required. For info or to register for email reminders, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Shoreline Sailing Club Event: 7 p.m. Clark Memorial Fieldhouse, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. For active singles 35 and over. First-time guests are free; cost is $10 for others. BYOB. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com. Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth: 7 p.m. Online. Veronica Roth, author of the Divergent series, will discuss her work and upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 1 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Designers Circus Pop-Up Shopping Event: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Features women's clothing and accessories from local, national, and international designers. Prices are 50 to 90 percent below boutique prices. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit Guilford Art Center's educational programs. All sales are final. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Tweens Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will learn Magic: The Gathering from the ground up; all levels of experience are welcome. Cards and materials are provided, and participants will build decks to take home. Recommended for ages 9 and older. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Chester First Friday Night Art Stroll: 5 to 8 p.m. Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. Leif Nilsson will share stories and paintings from his home and travels, with live traditional and original music by Arrowhead. Other shops, restaurants and galleries in Chester will be open late. For info, call 860-5262077 or visit nilssonstudio.com. Sunroom Salon and Gallery First Anniversary: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunroom Salon and Gallery, 1 Main St., Chester. Anniversary event featuring work by Jason Paradis, music by Joel Paradis, cake, drinks and snacks, and other activities. For info, contact 860-526-3533 or sunroom.salon.gallery@gmail.com.

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Bigger Isn’t Better With Goodspeed’s World Premiere The Snow Goose Continued from page 19 Goodspeed lives up to its high standards with its production values and acting. Judging by the number of songs, Frith is obviously considered the lead. Ashlyn Maddox does an excellent job, particularly in showing Frith maturing from a young teenager

to an adult. Her voice and her songs are very good. Eric Graise plays Philip, the shunned man who has become accepting of his isolation and almost comfortable with it. While his acting is fine, his singing is less successful. I’m not sure why the choreography by Misha Shields is so

repetitive, but if I saw the ensemble dance on and throw petals or leaves in the air to indicate the change of seasons one more time, I might have screamed. The real star of this show is the snow goose, designed by Nicholas Mahon. It is handled creatively and beautifully by Leah Hofmann, head puppeteer. It truly

seems alive, and Hofmann has an excellent goose sound. Actually, there are several puppets used: the large snow goose, which for some reason has detachable wings, and smaller flying snow geese that are on sticks. The show has gone from some workshops to this full-blown production. It might have been bet-

ter served by an interim stop, such as a production at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester, which would have been smaller in scale and would have allowed some of the changes that I am sure are taking place now to have occurred.

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Coming Soon, Women in ‘Nam, and ‘Dracula’ Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist

Women in ’Nam: We often forget that long before women could enlist in the armed forces, women did, and still do, serve. Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of A Piece of My Heart focuses on six women who travel to Vietnam during the war as nurses, military personnel, volunteers, and entertainers. The play was inspired by an oral history of the same name, which told the stories of 26 women who served in ’Nam. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. For tickets, visit Ivoryton Playhouse.org. Cape and Fangs: Just in time for Halloween, Hartford Stage is opening its season with an adaptation of Dracula. Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s adaptation won raves in London, where it was described as stripping the myth to its psychological core. The show runs from Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Hartford Stage offers post-show conversations on Sunday, Oct. 18, Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Wednesday,

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Oct. 28. An open-captioned performance is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m., and an audiodescribed performance is Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. Visit HartfordStage.org or call 860-527-5151 for more information or tickets. Coming to West Hartford: Playhouse on Park has announced additional shows for its 2026-27 main stage series. It’s opening with The Happiest Man on Earth through Sunday, Oct. 18. Then All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 will return from Dec. 2 to 27. The new year begins with a musical, Somewhere Over the Border (Jan. 20 to Feb. 14), which is described as a young girl’s unforgettable journey toward the American Dream. From March 10 to 28 is The Book Club Play, a comedy about a book club that becomes the subject of a documentary. The June 2 to 20 production won’t be announced until January. The theater says it is a recent Tony Award-winning

comedy that it isn’t allowed to announce yet. The season ends with A Night with Janis Joplin from July 14 to Aug. 15. For subscription information, visit PlayhouseOnPark.org. More Details: Legacy Theatre has announced more details about its holiday show, ’Tis the Season, starring The Sarafinas, a precision dance group in NYC. The show is described as a “heartwarming journey of a grandmother and granddaughter preparing for the holidays.” The show runs from Dec. 9 to 20. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org. Machinal: Students at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale are presenting Machinal by Sophie Treadwell from Friday, Oct. 9, to Friday, Oct. 16, at the Repertory Theatre. Treadwell was a playwright and World War I journalist; this play premiered in 1928. Her work frequently dealt with women’s rights, oppression, and societal expectations. The play is inspired by the case of convicted murderer Ruth Snyder. For tickets, visit Drama.Yale.edu/shows. Briefs: Greater Hartford Theater Week is running through Sunday, Oct. 18. The promotion offers discounts, often two-forone, on tickets for five area theaters: Hartford Stage, HartBeat Ensemble, TheaterWorks, Playhouse on Park, and the Bush-

St. John’s Episcopal Church 83rd Annual One-Day Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Seasons of Joy Opening Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Church, Main Street, Essex, opposite the park. Features Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Opening clothing, housewares, jewelry, artwork and collectibles. reception for Seasons of Joy, an exhibition of pastels by Everything is half price from 1 to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Jeanne Rosier Smith. Free. For info, contact 203-318-0616 the church’s outreach ministries and local community or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpoworganizations. Donations of clean, gently used items are ellfineart.com. welcome; no electronics or toys. Donation intake is Sunday, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info, call 860767-8095 or visit stjohnsessex.org. FRIDAY, OCT. 2 THROUGH Continued from page 20

SUNDAY, OCT. 4 Northford Community Church Community Fall Festival: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Northford Community Church, 4 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features food, activities and music. For info, visit northfordcommunity.church.

Kids Can Cook: Breakfast “Sushi!”: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Cooking program for ages 5 to 12. Participants will make a breakfast treat while learning simple kitchen skills and basic food safety. Free. Registration is required and space is limited. For info, including allergens, or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Civic Saturday: Election & Voter Information: 10 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Branford Congrega- St., Branford. Information and Q&A session with Town tional Church, 1680 Foxon Rd. Features crafters, raffles Clerk Bob Siegrist, Branford Registrar of Voters, and the and food trucks. Free admission. For vendor information, League of Women Voters. Topics include the 2026 eleccontact NBCCevents2@gmail.com. tion, voter registration, and opportunities for civic engagement in the local election process. Registration encouraged. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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nell. For more information, visit LetsGoArts.org/theater-week. Tickets are now on sale for the national tour of Waitress, which will be at the Bushnell in Hartford from March 30 to April 4. ACTCT in Ridgefield often sells out, so if you want to see its production of Beautiful, which runs from Thursday, Oct. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 22, you should plan now. Visit ACTofCT.org. What’s Playing in Connecticut: The Snow Goose at Goodspeed Musicals through Oct. 18; The Odd Couple at Legacy Theatre through Oct. 11; The Great Gatsby at the Bushnell through Oct. 4; The Mystery of Edwin Drood at CenterStage Shelton through Oct. 4; The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park, West Hartford, through Oct. 18; A Piece of My Heart at Ivoryton Playhouse through Oct. 25; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Yale Rep through Oct. 24; and The Wiz at the Shubert Theatre through Oct. 4. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theater Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

Book Bag Paint Party: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Participants select a book bag with a pre-drawn landscape design and paint it with their own choice of colors. Open to tweens, teens and adults. Space is limited and registration is required. Each person must register individually. For info or to register, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Guilford Porchfest 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Porches and other host sites throughout downtown Guilford. More than 60 Guilford musical acts will perform on more than 50 porches and other locations, featuring a range of musical styles from folk and rock to jazz, bluegrass, classical and pop. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For info, visit guilfordporchfest.com. All Things Killingworth Picnic: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deer Lake Outdoor Center, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Community event featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofit organizations, children's activities, entertainment, and the inaugural Kids Market for young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17. Proceeds benefit Deer Lake Outdoor Center summer day camp scholarships and the HK Backpack Program. For info, visit allthingskillingworth.com.

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Lyme Academy Marks 50 Years with ‘Enroll for the Evening’ Press Release from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will open its studios to the public Saturday, Oct. 24, for Enroll for the Evening: A One-NightOnly 50th Anniversary Celebration, an immersive event marking five decades of art education. For 50 years, Lyme Academy has prepared artists in the classical figurative tradition through the study of drawing, painting, and sculpture from direct observation. Enroll for the Evening will give guests an opportunity to step inside that tradition and experience the academy from an artist’s perspective. Throughout the evening, guests will move through the academy’s studios, where they can observe demonstrations in drawing, painting, and sculpture, meet faculty and students, engage in conversations about the artistic process, and try their hand at classical art techniques. Cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres will be served during the studio portion of the evening, with student guides available to help guests navigate the campus. The celebration will also honor Michael T. Duffy, retired chair of Lyme Academy, who served from 2020 through 2026. The evening will recognize his leadership and commitment to the academy and its mission. At 7:30 p.m., guests will gather under the courtyard tent for dinner and a cele-

bration. The event will also feature a silent auction in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery, with original artwork and art experiences available for bidding. Proceeds from the auction will support scholarships, student learning, and the academy’s fine arts education programs. As Lyme Academy celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler in 1976, it honors its legacy while looking toward the future of figurative art education and the arts. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a welcome at either the north or south entrance of Lyme Academy. At 6:30 p.m., studio demonstrations will offer visitors a look at drawing, painting, and sculpting in action, along with opportunities to meet artists and faculty and experience the academy’s approach to classical training. Dinner and the anniversary celebration begin at 7:30 p.m. under the courtyard tent. The silent auction in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery will run from 6 to 9 p.m., when the evening concludes. Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is located at 84 Lyme St., Old Lyme. General admission is $200, with $100 tickets available for those under age 30. Ticket sales close Oct. 9 or when the event sells out. For tickets and additional information, visit lymeacademy.edu/50th-anniversary-celebration/. The mission of Lyme Academy of Fine

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Lyme Academy of Fine Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary with Enroll for the Evening Oct. 24, inviting guests into its studios for demonstrations in drawing, painting, and sculpture, along with dinner and a silent auction.

Arts is to teach the foundational skills of drawing, painting, and sculpture in the figurative tradition. Through training in those skills, engagement with contempo-

Seasons of Joy Wave Painting Demonstration: 1 to 2 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Jeanne Rosier Smith demonstrates wave painting in the gallery garden. Bring a lawn chair. Free. For info, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Meowchella: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Celebrates the organization’s 30th anniversary with live music, local artists and vendors, pet portraits, children’s activities, wine tasting, food and more. Music by The Martin Girls, The Bargain Band and Wry Bred. Tickets: $15; Klimt Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main children under 12 free. For info or tickets, visit St., Branford. Klimt workshop. Fee is $30. For info, call gnhcp.org/meowchella. 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org. Madison CT Pride Festival: Noon to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd., Madison. The free festival features more than 150 artisan vendors, local businesses and civic and social organizations, along with food trucks, music by Sister Funk Trio and drag performances. Ann Nyberg will serve as the 2026 Festival Ambassador. For info, visit MadisonCTPride.org. Corn Husk Wreath Making Class: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a hands-on craft class led by local artist and teacher Brenda Vynalek. Participants will make a layered corn husk wreath. Free. Space is limited. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

rary discourse, and its programs, the academy seeks to educate a new generation of artists and enrich the cultural life of the community.

Branford Fire Department Volunteer Open Houses: 4 to 8 p.m. Richlin’s Plaza across from Station 2, 341 Main St., Branford, and Station 5, 41 School St., Stony Creek. Hosted by Branford Fire Department’s volunteer companies. Meet volunteers, learn about fire safety and volunteer opportunities, and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers. For info, contact Harold Barringham at 203-488-7266 or hbarringham@branfordfire.com.

ONE Community Concert: 5 p.m. ONE Gathering; 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7 p.m. concert. The Morgan School FestiFall: 1 to 4 p.m. Essex Village, from North Main Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features Street along Main Street to the Connecticut River the Morgan School Jazz Band, Shoreline Theater Museum. Features fall-themed activities, including lawn Academy Kidz Konnection, guitarist and singer-songgames, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, crafts, pop-up venwriter Michael J. Fox, Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany dors, merchant activities, and food. A caricature artist Howard, and Joe McCarthy’s New York Afro Bop Alliance and petting zoo are also planned. The FestiFall Scarecrow Big Band. Free and open to all. RSVP for seats is encourContest will feature scarecrows displayed throughout aged. Reserved seating is available with a $25 or more Essex during October with the theme “Haunted History.” tax-deductible donation per seat. Accessible seating is Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Essex Board available. For info or to RSVP, visit handsof Trade. For info, visit EssexCT.com. tamp.com/e/one-community-concert. Open Studios @ City Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. Opening reception for Open Studios @ City, featuring work by all 15 City Gallery members. Artist talks by William Frucht and Beatriz Olson. Free and open to the public. For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.

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The Land You Stand On Explores Native and Indigenous Identity Press Release from Lyman Allyn Art Museum

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity from Oct. 10 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition centers Indigenous expression and perspectives that extend beyond geographic and cultural borders, bringing together Indigenous-identifying artists and exploring arts integration and cultural awareness. The Land You Stand On examines the concept of place-based belonging, both historically and conceptually. Each artist contributes a distinct narrative and lived experience, inviting reflection on how land shapes art, identity, memory, and community. Through a range of cultural perspectives, the exhibition explores cultural advocacy, representation, and the role of creative expression, while encouraging engagement with the histories and ongoing presence of Indigenous and Native communities. The exhibition brings together works from the artists’ own collections, as well as from the Lyman Allyn collection and the collection of Art Bridges. It is co-curated by Brooke Waldron of Cedar Nation, Kristine Holohan of Pattagansett Art Center, and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. Featured artists are Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma), Aymar Ccopacatty (Aymara language and traditions from Lake Titicaca, Peru), Joshua Carter (Mashantucket Pequot), Renee Castro (Lisjan Ohlone), Hartman Deetz (Mashpee Wampanoag), Felicia Gabaldon (Choctaw/Chickasaw/Spanish/Mexican), Guido Garaycochea (Peruvian), Julia Marden (Aquinnah Wampanoag), Mari-

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Indira Urrutia’s Constellation of the Ñimin Series: Flowering Tears, 2023, a hand-knitted metal wire installation, is featured in The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity.

Brooke Waldron’s We Look to the Stars and Find Ourselves, 2026, acrylic on birch panel, is featured in The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.

anne Nicolson (Dzawada’enuxw First Nation), Indira Urrutia (Chilean), and Brooke Waldron (Seaconke Wampanoag/Narragansett). An opening reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. Museum members are admitted free, and there is a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers. To register, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or

email info@lymanallyn.org. Public programs accompanying the exhibition begin Oct. 10 with events from 1 to 6 p.m., including a drop-in workshop with artist Felicia Gabaldon, an artist talk with Reneé Castro, and an opening reception with an art demonstration and performance by Indira Urrutia. On Nov. 7, artist Hartman Deetz will

Continued from page 22 Essex and the Revolution: 5 to 6:30 p.m. River View Cemetery, 37 N. Main St., Essex. Guided walking tour highlighting Revolutionary-era stories and people from and relating to Essex. The walk covers approximately half a mile over sloped, grassy, uneven terrain. Audio devices are provided for registered participants. Part of the America 250 programming presented by the Essex Historical Society. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org. Ham and Bean Supper: 5:30 to 8 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 53 South Main St., Westbrook. Hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Ham, baked beans, potato salad and cornbread will be served, with music by The So Flo Duo. Dinner is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and younger. Homemade dessert is included with dine-in meals. Takeout is available: $12 for an individual meal or $25 for a family meal. Homemade desserts are available for an additional charge. Reserva-

tions are encouraged. For reservations or takeout, call 203-257-7255. Light the Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Clinton Town Beach, large pavilion, Waterside Ln. Kits: $10, include an illumination bag, votive candle, and label for up to four names of loved ones to be honored or memorialized. Names of veterans and civilians will be read aloud. Kits are available at Clinton Art Gallery, 20 East Main St., Clinton, during regular hours. Kits may also be purchased by email. Hosted by VFW Auxiliary Clinton Post 9918. For info or to purchase a kit, email sulowe2001@yahoo.com.

lead a workshop exploring the intersection of urban-style lettering, Indigenous identity, and activist art. On Nov. 14, artist Joshua Carter will lead a workshop exploring cultural intelligence from a Native perspective. Guest curator Brooke Waldron will lead a curatorial tour Nov. 21, exploring how the exhibition functions as a collective conversation. The exhibition is supported by an anonymous foundation; Art Bridges; the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, trustee; the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and the Connecticut State Legislature, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts. Pattagansett Art Center is an artistrun, community-centered organization rooted in wellness and environmentally sustainable models created through the arts. Cedar Nation brings together artists, organizers, and knowledge keepers working to address the representation of contemporary Native people in galleries and institutions. Established in 1926 with a gift from Harriet Allyn in memory of her seafaring father, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum opened its neoclassical building in 1932. The museum presents changing exhibitions and houses a collection of more than 20,000 objects from ancient times to the present, including art from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is at 625 Williams St., New London. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or visit lymanallyn.org.

Hammonasset Beach State Park. Riders return to the Elks Lodge at noon for lunch, beverages, music and raffle drawings, followed by an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Cyclists must raise or contribute at least $150 to participate. For info or to register, visit p2p.onecause.com/tourde-shore-2026/teams.

Annual Fall Festival and Marketplace: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd., Madison. Features live music, children’s activities, and an artisan, crafter, and vendor marketplace. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Limited beach parking; additional parking at Madison Surf Club with continuous shuttle service from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For info, call 203-245-1404, email MarketSUNDAY, OCT. 4 ing@DHGHotels.com, or visit eventvesta.com/events/ Tour de Shore: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westbrook Elks Lodge, 157898-annual-fall-festival-and-marketplace. 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Annual cycling fundraiser featuring 60-, 40-, 25- and 5-mile routes. The 60-mile ride departs at 8:20 a.m.; 40-mile and 5-mile rides at 9:30 a.m.; and 25-mile ride at 9:50 a.m. The 5-mile route starts at See page 24

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Crys Matthews Comes to Friday Night Folk Press Release from Friday Night Folk

Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews will perform at Friday Night Folk at All Souls in New London on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. A Nashville resident, Matthews is an award-winning lyricist and composer whose music blends country, Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass with socially conscious lyrics. Matthews says her mission is “to amplify the voices of the unheard, to shed light on the unseen, and to be a steadfast reminder that hope and love are the truest pathways to equity and justice.” ASCAP Vice President and Creative Director Eric Philbrook says, “By wrapping honest emotions around her socially conscious messages and dynamically delivering them with a warm heart and a strong voice, [Crys Matthews] lifts our spirits just when we need it most.” Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation adds that Matthews “reminds us what beauty can occur when we bridge divides.” “Music from my tradition” are words that intrigued Matthews. “It seems like the best way to talk about music: What is

your tradition, who are your people, what is the fabric of you?” she says. A daughter of the South who now lives in Nashville and maintains strong ties to her native North Carolina, Matthews explores those questions on her new album, Reclamation. The concert will be held at Unity Hall at All Souls UU, 19 Jay St., New London. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets for students and active-duty military members with ID are $10. Advance tickets are available through Humanitix or by calling the All Souls office at 860-443-0316 by Oct. 8. A livestream will be available the night of the concert through the All Souls New London YouTube channel. More information is available at FridayNightFolk.org. Upcoming Friday Night Folk performances include the Connecticut Hope Collective on Nov. 13 for World Kindness Day, a benefit for FRESH New London, and The Rivergods on Dec. 11. Friday Night Folk at All Souls supports social and Photo courtesy of Friday Night Folk environmental justice through live traditional, contemporary, and multicultural folk music presented in a wel- Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews brings a blend of country, Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass to Friday Night Folk coming and accessible performance space. at All Souls in New London on Oct. 9.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 6

Animal Awareness Day: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features mini therapy horses and dogs at 12:30 p.m., Blessing of the Animals at 1:30 p.m., Alpha Dog Fun Run, vendors, rescue groups, bake sale, crafts, face-painting, DJ, food trucks, and photos with Santa. Rain or shine. Hosted by Branford Compassion Club. For info, visit branfordcompassionclub.org.

Blood Donation Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 1:15 to 6 p.m. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. For info or to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Battling the Spotted Lantern Fly: 6 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Connecticut State Entomologist Jacob Ricker discusses spotted lantern fly identification and life cycle, spread and state response, plants at risk, and what residents can do. For info, call 860-5266039.

Sleeping Giant State Park: How the Giant Was Saved: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Trina Learned. Explores the history of the creation of Sleeping Giant State Park. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Shoreline Civil War Roundtable: 6:15 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Civil War historian Frances Hasuly will present East Haddam’s Civil War Soldiers: Book of the Living and Dead. Free and open to all; no registration required. For info, call 860-3951124.

Health & Wellness Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd., Madison. Free community event for seniors featuring medical, fitness, nutrition, financial, insurance, legal and estate planning resources, along with flu shots and blood pressure screenings. For info, contact 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com.

Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Musical Arts Society Presents: Arseniy Gusev: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Musical program with pianist Arseniy Gusev. Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford and the Daro Foundation. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 5 Living With Black Bears in Connecticut: 6 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple presents a program on the natural history, habitat, diet and behavior of black bears in Connecticut, as well as current research and practical recommendations for coexistence with the state's black bear population. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Expert Panel on Voters' Rights: 7:30 p.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Sponsored by the Guilford Human Rights Commission. Features the deputy secretary of state, a lawyer from the state Human Rights Commission, a scholar, and the president of the state's Registrars of Voters. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-640-3602.

Poetry Workshop: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Salt Leaf, 23 West Main St., Clinton. Free writing workshop featuring a Library Renewal with Stephen Watson: 2 to 3 p.m. reading and discussion of poems by Emily Dickinson that Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Tai Chi class focused on reference witchcraft and magic, followed by an opportubalance, structural stability and ease of mind. Practices nity for participants to write their own poems. Facilitated can be done seated or with the use of an assistive device. by Nancy Gerber, Ph.D., author. RSVP required. For info or Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663- to RSVP, call or text 860-993-1829. 2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Cooking Class: Lemon Chicken Over Pasta and Strawberry Pie: 5 to 8 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. All ingredients and equipment provided. Participants should bring a carton or cookie sheet to carry home prepared food. Tuition is $35, plus a $30 materials fee. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-488-5693 or visit ShorelineAdultEd.org.

Brief Cameo’s Octoberfest Fundraiser: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main St. Features a reception with light refreshments, wine and beer, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a cabaret performance featuring past Brief Cameo performers. Ticket holders will receive an announcement of the company’s January 2027 concert production. Cost: $30. For info or tickets, visit briefcameoproductions.com. See page 25

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BACA Hosts ‘Cocktails & Conversation’ with Ann Nyberg and Amy Bloom Press Release from Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance

The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance will host “Cocktails & Conversation,” featuring Connecticut journalist and author Ann Nyberg and New York Times bestselling author Amy Bloom, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. The event will feature a conversation between Nyberg and Bloom about Bloom’s memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss, which explores love, loss, and resilience. The book is described in event materials as soon to be a major motion picture. Each $100 ticket includes a copy of In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss. Following the conversation, guests will have an opportunity to have their books signed by Bloom and take a photo with the author. Photo courtesy of Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance Photo courtesy of Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance The event will center on literature, perConnecticut journalist, author, and sonal stories, and conversation, with pro- New York Times bestselling author Amy storyteller Ann Nyberg will join author ceeds supporting BACA’s programs, exhi- Bloom will discuss her memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss , during BACA’s Amy Bloom for BACA’s “Cocktails & bitions, educational opportunities, and “Cocktails & Conversation” Oct. 10 in Conversation” Oct. 10 at the BACA Art community arts initiatives. Branford. Gallery in Branford. Tickets are $100, and seating is limited. For tickets and event information, visit branfordarts.org. For additional information, call 203-433-4071 arts organization that supports the arts through its gallery, exhior email baca06405@gmail.com. bitions, classes, workshops, art education, wellness programs, The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community initiatives. Continued from page 24 Candidates' Debate: 7 p.m. Guilford Community Center, Guilford Room, 32 Church St. Candidates for the 12th Connecticut Senate District seat are Christine Cohen, D, and Lisa Deane, R. The League of Women Voters of the East Shore is sponsoring the debate. Questions for the candidates may be submitted to eastshoreleague@yahoo.com. The public is invited to attend. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 Witches in Connecticut: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. The program explores the stories of people accused, tried and executed as witches in Connecticut and how the state controlled the spread of witch accusations before the Salem witch trials. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-

315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Native American Beliefs and Legends Written in the Stone: 6:30 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Local historian Richard Kalapos presents a program about ancient technology and wonders created by pre-Colonial Native Americans, including Native American beliefs and legends written in stone at the Solar Observatory in Deep River. No registration required. For info, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 8

Blood Donation Drive: Noon to 5 p.m. St. Mary Church Branford, 731 Main St., Branford. For info or to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Banking Scams Targeting Seniors: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Presented by the Connecticut Department of Banking. The program covers common banking scams, including the grandparent, lottery and IRS scams, and ways to avoid becoming a victim. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism: 2 p.m. Via Zoom. Features a The Venice Carnivale: 10 a.m. Guilford virtual author talk with Smithsonian curaCommunity Center, 32 Church St. Hosted tor Carolyn Russo about her book, The by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Life- Ascent of Rauschenberg. Registration long Learning. Presented by Laura Parisi. required. For info or to register, call 860Features photographs of the Venice Carni- 767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. vale and the island of Burano. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

25 Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks Keychains: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For ages 12 to 18. Create a personalized keychain. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Lego Robotics, Grades 1-2: 5 to 6 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Participants build with Legos and learn simple coding using Lego Education Spike Essentials Kits. Recommended for grades one and two. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Honig Wine Tasting: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features a guided tasting of four wines from Honig Vineyard & Winery paired with seasonal bites. Cost: $60. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/events/ 159342/t/tickets. Tick Activity Throughout the Year: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a presentation by Natalie Bailey, agricultural research technician, and Jessica Brown, agricultural research postdoctoral research scientist, of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, on the life cycles of medically important tick species in Connecticut and when each life stage is most likely to be encountered. Free. Registration suggested. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Lego Robotics, Grades 3-5: 6 to 7 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Participants build with Legos and learn simple coding using Lego Education Spike Essentials Kits. Recommended for grades three through five. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Progress Is Inevitable: It Begins With Vision: 7 p.m. Christian Science Church, 49 Park St., Guilford. Free Christian Science lecture by Dave Hohle, CSB, on gaining a clearer understanding of life and reality as expressions of God. All are welcome. Child care provided. For info, visit christian-scienceguilford.com.

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Annual Harvest Supper: Takeout from 4 to 5 p.m.; dinein from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Dinner FRIDAY, OCT. 9 includes baked ham, roast turkey, roast beef, side dishes Stories of Revolutionary Women: 7 p.m. Deep River and desserts. $30 per person for takeout; $30 per person Historical Society's Carriage House, 245 Main St. Program for dine-in, $10 for children 12 and younger. Dine-in is presented in collaboration with the Deep River Public limited to 75 people and reservations are required by Library and the Deep River Historical Society. Free and Oct. 3. Raffle prizes will be available. To reserve, call Nan open to all. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverli- Monde at 203-710-7005. Proceeds support community brary.libcal.com. outreach programs. Continued from page 25

FRIDAY, OCT. 9 AND SATURDAY, OCT. 10 William Raveis Charitable Fund: Gold for Good: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. William Raveis, 709 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring unwanted gold and silver items to be evaluated and paid for on the spot. The proprietor will make a donation to the William Raveis Charitable Fund. Donations fund the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For info, call 203-318-3570.

SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features clothes, accessories, bedding, household goods, books, and more. Free parking. Cash only. For info, call 860-663-2576. Essex Community Touch-A-Truck Event: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Fire Department, 11 Saybrook Rd., Essex. Families can explore vehicles from local first responders and community services and meet the people who operate them. The event begins with a story time in the Fire Department’s Community Room. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Event will not be held in the event of rain. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Electrify Your Drive! A Free EV Car Show: Noon to 2 p.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Experienced electric vehicle owners will display their cars and discuss driving and charging electric vehicles. Auto dealers will showcase electric vehicle models. Free. For info, contact Robert Langdon at 203915-4819 or rlangdon1@mac.com, or visit driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=5321. Remember You Must Live: On Life, Loss, and Impermanence Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St., Guilford. Opening reception for a group exhibition exploring themes of life, loss, change, aging, grief, memory, renewal, and impermanence. Free. For info, visit guilfordartcenter.org. STEAM Saturdays: Spider Web Slime: 2:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. For ages 5 to 12. Participants will explore the chemistry behind non-Newtonian fluids while making slime. Wear clothing that can get messy. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Cocktails & Conversation with Ann Nyberg and Amy Bloom: 4 to 6:30 p.m. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Connecticut journalist, author and storyteller Ann Nyberg and author Amy Bloom discuss Bloom’s memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss. Each $100 ticket includes a copy of the book, with an opportunity to have it signed by Bloom and take a photo with the author. Limited seating. Proceeds benefit BACA and its programs. For info or tickets, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

203-245-2739, ext. 12 or kyoung2199@gmail.com, or visit RoslynYoungMemorial.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 12 Second Monday Art Program: 2 to 3 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Adults will use leaves, wildflowers, acorns and paint to create images on blank cards. Space and supplies are limited. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 13 Winslow Homer's America: The Art of a New Nation: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Bob Potter. Explores the art of Winslow Homer and its reflection of 19th-century America. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Paul Trail Sunset Walk: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Paul Trail, Guilford. Easy approximately 1.5-mile autumn walk featuring rocky outcrops overlooking Great Harbor Marsh and Long Island Sound. Meet at the trail entrance on Sachem’s Head Road across from Community Nursery School; park along the curb and bring a flashlight. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. For info, text 203-8920767.

Autumn Joy: Celebrating CT Grown Flowers: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Quonnipaug Room, Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Michael Russo, floral designer and founding member of the CT Flower Collective, will create two small bouquets using seasonal fall flowers and discuss the Connecticut Flower Collective. Seating is limited and registration is required. For info or to register, contact 203-453-0780 or kayclaiborn@comcast.net.

Drag Queen Bingo: 7 to 10 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Doors open at 6 p.m. Third annual bingo fundraiser presented by the Friends of the Chester Public Library, featuring the Darling Divas. Ages 21 and older. Attendees may bring their own food and beverages. Tickets: $28.52 spectators; $44.52 general admission. For info or tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/dragqueen-bingo-library-fundraiser-tickets-1997773307742.

Deep River 60 Club: Guided Tour of the Chester Museum at the Mill: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Chester Museum at the Mill, 9 West Main St. (Route 148), Chester. Learn about Chester's Italian and American community and view a quilt display. Free. For info, call 860-767-2302.

SUNDAY, OCT. 11 Griswold Forum: “Florence Griswold and the Old Lyme Artists”: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by Q&A. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Photographer Fred Verillo discusses the personalities, social and cultural circumstances, and physical setting that contributed to Old Lyme becoming the home of American Impressionism. The presentation includes background on the Impressionist art movement and a virtual tour of the Florence Griswold house. For info, call 860-434-1621. 22nd Annual Roslyn Young Memorial Concert: Salon Music in Early America: 4 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. The New York-based Circle of Friends Baroque Ensemble performs works by Corelli, Thomas and Michael Arne, Handel, William Billings, J. Oswald, William Selby, arias from The Beggar's Opera, and songs by Francis Hopkinson. Performers are Claire Smith Bermingham, violin; Jeremy Rhizor, violin; Margrét Hjaltested, viola; Anneke SchaulYoder, cello; Dylan Sauerwald, harpsichord; and soprano Brittany Palmer. A reception with the musicians follows the concert. Presented as part of the Music at the Meetinghouse series. Tickets are $25; free for children under 18. Tickets are available at the door. For info, contact

Tween Dungeons and Dragons: 3:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For tweens. Each session features a standalone adventure. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 West Main St., Clinton. Bring poetry to read or listen to readings with Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. For info, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Tuesday Trivia: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Monthly adult trivia program featuring five categories in a Jeopardy-style format. Teams may have up to four players, with a limit of six teams. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Nara Aziza Smith: Homemade Book Signing: 6 p.m. RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Digital creator and entrepreneur Nara Aziza Smith signs copies of her debut cookbook, Homemade. Tickets: $37, includes admission to the signing line and one copy of the book. For info or tickets, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com/event/2026-10-13/nara-aziza-smithhomemade-book-signing.

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Summer Light, pastel, 12 by 36 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith, is among the works featured in Seasons of Joy at Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Jeanne Rosier Smith’s Seasons of Joy Opens in Madison Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art

Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison will present Seasons of Joy, an exhibition of pastel works by Jeanne Rosier Smith, from Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition includes Smith’s Summer Light, a 12-by-36-inch

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

April in Paris, pastel, 16 by 12 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith.

pastel capturing the movement and color of breaking waves; Dahlia Days, a 12-by-9-inch floral work; Days to Remember, a 24by-36-inch beach scene; and April in Paris, a 16-by-12-inch streetscape. Susan Powell Fine Art is at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison. For more information, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Days to Remember, pastel, 24 by 36 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Dahlia Days, pastel, 12 by 9 inches, by Jeanne Rosier Smith.

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The Witch Tryal Brings Colonial History to North Madison Press Release from North Madison Congregational Church

North Madison Congregational Church will present The Witch Tryal, an immersive theatrical experience drawing on real-life testimony from the colonial witchcraft era, on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the church’s historic Meetinghouse. What if your neighbors accused you of witchcraft? What if the evidence against you was rumor, suspicion, and the testimony of people you knew? And what if the court was prepared to believe them? The Witch Tryal recreates the trial of a sharp-tongued widow accused of witchcraft. Was she simply a woman who refused to be intimidated by her neighbors? Did her accusers have something against her? Or, as they claimed, did she possess diabolical powers through a pact with the Devil? The story reaches beyond Salem. Connecticut, too, was swept up in the colonial

search for someone to blame can shape the course of justice. Set within North Madison Congregational Church’s historic Meetinghouse, the evening is designed as more than a performance. Audience members become part of the experience, entering the atmosphere of a colonial-era trial and encountering the voices and testimony of those who lived through it. They will be asked to listen to the testimony, question the evidence, and consider who was really on trial. Following the performance, guests are invited to a colonialstyle reception. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at northmadisoncc.org or at the door. North Madison Congregational Church is at 1271 Photo courtesy of North Madison Congregational Church Durham Road, North Madison. For more information, call 203The Witch Tryal, an immersive theatrical experience based on real-life testimony from the colonial witchcraft 421-3241. era, will be presented Oct. 24 at North Madison Congregational Church’s historic Meetinghouse. Because of the subject matter witchcraft panic, with 11 women mony and audience interaction, from an intimate perspective and and moments of intense emotion, and men ultimately executed as The Witch Tryal explores this considers how fear, accusation, the program is not recommended witches. Through dramatic testi- chapter of New England history community pressure, and the for young children.

Needleman, D, and Charles Ferraro, R, for the Senate seat. Questions may be submitted to athompson@essexlib.org or mlehmacher@brainerdlibrary.org by Oct. 7. For info, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 contact the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 or visit essexliBaby Keepsake: Clay Pumpkin Keepsake: 10 a.m. Essex brary.org. Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Craft program for caregivers and young children from birth to age 2; sibling helpers Native American Beliefs and Legends Written in the are welcome. Participants create a clay pumpkin keepStone: 6:30 p.m. Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep sake using a child's hand or footprint. All supplies proRiver. Local historian Richard Kalapos presents a program vided. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, about ancient technology and wonders created by precall 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Colonial Native Americans, including Native American Continued from page 26

Pre-Performance Talk: Verdi’s Macbeth: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., Guilford. Alan Mann, artistic director of Opera Theater of Connecticut, will discuss Verdi’s opera, including its music, characters and dramatic themes. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Village Connecticut. Free; registration requested. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

All About Allergies with Physician Zachary Rubin: 6 p.m. Via Zoom. Virtual author talk about Rubin’s book, beliefs and legends written in stone at the Solar Observa- All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About S.T.E.A.M. Lab: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull tory in Deep River. No registration required. For info, call Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More. Free. RegisLibrary, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. tration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit 4. Explore STEM toys through hands-on activities. Regisyouressexlibrary.org. tration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features or visit hchlibrary.org. guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: 6 to 7 p.m. James receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes Dur- 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com. Actor Campbell Harmon performs stories and poems by ing New England’s Revolution: 6 to 7 p.m. James BlackEdgar Allan Poe and discusses Poe's life, death and stone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Program legacy. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. about women's contributions during the Revolutionary Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. THURSDAY, OCT. 15 era, with a focus on textiles and clothing production. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Sponsored by the Branford Historical Society. RegistraGreat Decisions: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 tion required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Palate to Palette: 6 to 9 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 events.blackstonelibrary.org. Lifelong Learning. Facilitated by Tom Lee. Discussion Lyme St., Old Lyme. Signature fundraising gala featuring topic: Ukraine and the Future of European Security. Cost: live music, food from regional restaurants and caterers, Candidate Forum: 6:30 p.m. John Winthrop Middle $5 with your own 2026 Great Decisions Briefing Book; $40, and a silent auction of new artwork by association memSchool auditorium, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. The Essex including the book. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. ber artists. Tickets: $85 per person; RSVP required. Proand Brainerd libraries will jointly sponsor a forum for canceeds support the association’s exhibitions and special didates for the 36th House District and 33rd Senate Disprojects. For info or tickets, call 860-434-7802 or visit trict. Participating candidates are Renee LaMark Muir, D, lymeartassociation.org/palate-to-palette. and Guy Tuccero, R, for the House seat, and Norm See page 29

LIVING • GUILFORD COURIER • OCTOBER 1, 2026 Continued from page 28 101st CT Representatives Candidates’ Debate: 7 p.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd., Madison. The League of Women Voters of the East Shore sponsors a debate featuring Mary Ann Connelly and John-Michael Parker. The public is invited to attend. The debate will be recorded and may be viewed on the League of Women Voters of the East Shore YouTube channel. Questions for the candidates are welcome. For info or to submit questions or topics, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Voter Registration Session: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registrars of Voters Office, 40 Kirkham St., Branford. Hosted by the Branford Registrars of Voters pursuant to state statute. For info, call 203-483-3998. Art Therapy Workshop: 10 a.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Briana Benn-Mirandi of Art & Soul Therapy leads a creative art therapy workshop. No artistic experience required. Cost: $40 per person. For info, call 860-663-1789, email office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit killingworthchurch.org. Tweens Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will learn Magic: The Gathering from the ground up; all levels of experience are welcome. Cards and materials are provided, and participants will build decks to take home. Recommended for ages 9 and older. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Annual Harvest Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 129 Ledge Hill Rd., North Guilford. Features vendors, artisans, handmade crafts, raffles of themed baskets, face painting, and a food truck. For info, contact 203-457-1094 or stjohnsnorthguilford@gmail.com. Friends of the Essex Library Big Fall Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Hardcovers, $3; paperbacks, $2. Puzzles also available. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org. Heritage Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bushnell House, 106 S. Main St., Westbrook. Features hearth cooking, fiber arts demonstrations, blacksmithing, colonial games, an American flag art exhibit by Robert Carley, a kitchen garden exhibit presented by the Westbrook Garden Club, fife and drum performances, and an 18th-century doctor portrayed by Daniel Newman. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-399-7473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. Music Among Friends: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Chamber music program featuring string and wind players from the Yale Medical Symphony Orchestra, including works ranging from the Schubert Octet to The Beatles. Sponsored by the Friends in dedication to Edward Maloney. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

29 Opening Reception for Original Picture Book Art: 3 to 5 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features original picture book illustrations by 12 artists, including Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, and Ed Young. Featured illustrators and authors will be in attendance. Books will be available for sale and signing through Breakwater Books of Guilford. For info, visit wwml.org. Hot Cat Jazz Band: 4 p.m. Church of the Holy Advent, 81 East Main St., Clinton. Free and open to all. Repertoire includes swing standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington; big band hits by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey; popular songs from the 1920s; New Orleans Dixieland favorites; and classic rock songs from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and today. For info, visit holyadventclinton.org. Twilight Tour of River View Cemetery: 5 to 6:30 p.m. River View Cemetery, 37 N. Main St., Essex. Guided walk through the cemetery's oldest sections, tracing local stories spanning three centuries of Essex and Connecticut River history. The walk covers approximately half a mile over sloped, grassy, uneven terrain. Audio devices are provided for registered participants. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

Guilford High School Class of 1996: 30th Reunion: 5 to 8 p.m. Coastline Brewing Company, 4 Grove Beach Rd. N., Westbrook. Members of the Guilford High School Class of More Than Zombie Meats and Eyes: FX Makeup Work- 1996 are invited to reconnect with classmates and celeshop: 11 a.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Learn brate 30 years since graduation. Tickets are $35 per perabout Hollywood-style special effects makeup through son. Payment may be made via Venmo to @Jennifer-Boltdemonstrations of zombie makeup, torn throat wounds 3. For info, contact Kristin at 203-623-5665 or kristin@livConcert by Buddy Mondlock: 7 p.m. North Madison and realistic burns. For info or to register, contact 860ablesolutions.com. Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Doors open at 526-0018 or Library@ChesterCT.org, or visit chesterctli6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Occasional Coffee House. Spon- brary.com. Laughs on Tap: 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. show; sored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Tickets: $20, 9:30 p.m. live auction. James Blackstone Memorial includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. For info or Bauer Park Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bauer Library, 758 Main St., Branford. A 21-and-older comedy tickets, visit eventbrite.com or northmadisoncc.org. Park, 257 Copse Rd., Madison. Features old-fashioned fall fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy and magic by Billy activities, outdoor family activities and opportunities to Winn, Kevin Lee and Jane Condon. Tickets are $40 and explore the park’s fields, gardens and trails. Free. Rain or include the first drink; additional drinks are available for SATURDAY, OCT. 17 shine. For sponsorship information, email bauerparkpurchase. Proceeds benefit library programs and sermadison@gmail.com. vices. For info or tickets, visit blackstoneliIvoryton Pumpkin Chase: 8 a.m. sign-in; 9 a.m. 5K run brary.org/comedy. and two-mile walk. Ivoryton Green, Ivoryton. The 5K folHealth & Wellness Expo: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Old Saybrook lows a road and trail course through Falls River Park, Middle School, 60 Sheffield St., Old Saybrook. Free and Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo: 8 to 10 p.m. Chester while the two-mile walk goes to the entrance of Falls River Preserve and back. The event includes treats, prizes, open to all ages. Features health screenings and informa- Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Jazz guitarists Frank Vignola tion, mental health providers and prevention education, and Vinny Raniolo perform as part of the Art of the Guitar and a costume contest. For info or to register, visit runa One Book One Town literacy event with three local Concert Series presented by Acoustic Music. Tickets: $35. signup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/IvorytonPumpkinChase. authors, and activities for children, including goats, a For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org. bounce house and a fire truck. For info, visit Benefit Pickleball Tournament: 8:30 a.m. Bittner Park, oldsaybrookct.gov/678/Health-Wellness-Expo. 1390 Durham Rd., Guilford. Beginner-plus level (2.5 to 3.0). Benefits Meals on Wheels. Rain date is Sunday, SUNDAY, OCT. 18 An Afternoon with Gustav Klimt: 2 to 4 p.m. James Oct. 18. For info or to register, call 203-453-8359. The Percussion Collective: 4 p.m. The Morgan School Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented Screening of Woman in Gold, followed by an art show Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to by the George Flynn Classical Concerts series. Free tickets and reception at the BACA Art Gallery from 4 to 5:30 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar must be ordered through georgeflynnclassicalconIsland Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLA- p.m., featuring work inspired by the painting style of Gustav Klimt. Sponsored by BACA. Registration required. certs.com. Clinton residents can order beginning one approved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by month before the concert; nonresidents can order beginFree. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, ning two weeks before the concert, subject to availabilevents.blackstonelibrary.org. space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark ity. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassical Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net. concerts.com. See page 30

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SUNDAY, OCT. 18 Run for The Cove 5K and Memorial Walk: Kids' Fun Run, 10 a.m.; 5K race, 10:30 a.m.; Memorial Walk, 10:40 a.m. Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a 5K race, 2-mile memorial walk, kids' fun run, and family activities. Benefits The Cove's free grief support programs for children and families across Connecticut. Registration: $30 for the 5K race and Memorial Walk; $10 for the Kids' Fun Run. Fees increase after Oct. 16. Rain or shine. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/CT/Madison/RunforTheCoveandMemorialWalk. Sunday Broadway Concert Series: Sam Gravitte: 2 to 4 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features Broadway performer Sam Gravitte in the Sunday Broadway Concert Series, hosted by music director John McDaniel. Tickets available online. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/events/154112/t/tickets. Silver Threads: A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt: 4 p.m. Clinton Theater for the Performing Arts at Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Mary Beth Sippin and the Silver Threads Band perform the music of Linda Ronstadt. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clinton. Cost: $25 general admission. For info or tickets, call Tony Raucci at 203988-7989 or visit clintonrotaryct.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 19 Friends of the Essex Library Big Fall Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Bags of books, $10. Puzzles also available. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20 On One Foot: The Essentials of Judaism: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Rabbi Joshua Hammerman. Explores the basic concepts and values of Judaism. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Wellness Fair: 4 to 6 p.m. Guilford Town Green, 79 Whitfield St. Presented by Guilford D.A.Y. and the APT Foundation. Features yoga, therapy dogs, a sensory station with journaling and crafts, a free library with books on healthy living, and a speaking engagement with APT Foundation CEO Lynn Madden. The event provides prevention, recovery and harm reduction resources. Free and open to all ages. For info, call 203-453-8047 or visit itsworthitguilford.org. Game Night: The Quiet Year: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Participants will collaborate to draw a map and tell the story of a community trying to survive after the collapse of civilization. The game is for groups of two to four people and is open to teens and adults. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

OCTOBER 1, 2026 • GUILFORD COURIER • LIVING How to Stay Independent at Home: 6 to 7 p.m. E.C. FRIDAY, OCT. 23 Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., MadiFall Artist Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 son. Registered Nurse and Certified Senior Advisor Julie Main St., Branford. Free and open to the public. For info, Cruz discusses home care options, paying for in-home call 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org. senior care and resources for older adults, veterans and their families. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org. Autumn Book Chats with Marsha Bansavage: 6:30 p.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Book: The Alienist by Caleb Carr. All are welcome. For info, contact 860-5260018 or Library@ChesterCT.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 Imagination Station: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 4. Open-ended crafting with Miss Lauren. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. The Life of James Garfield: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Presented by Phil Devlin, a retired HKHS history teacher, on the life and career of James Garfield. Includes time for questions. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Preserving Nature on Our Planet: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Florencia Montagnini, Ph.D. Explores how biodiversity and agroforestry create resilient, sustainable land-use systems. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

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Full Moon Hike: 5:30 p.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Approximately two-mile hike through Westwoods, including the Great Marsh boardwalk and White Circle Trail, with steep and rocky sections. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at the Peddlers Rd. trailhead. For info, text 203-508-2064.

ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com. Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org

Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton res- from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com. idents in grades 5 to 12. Enjoy pizza, games, crafts and activities during the school half-day. Bus service is availOld Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. able from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main School. Registration requested; space is limited. For info St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Conor to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. necticut-made products from local farmers, food producUnderstanding How Credit Really Works: 6 p.m. Henry ers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook. Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Stephen Robert of Bedrock Credit America will discuss credit monitoring, credit problems and changes to credit scoring models. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Double Play Concert: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Acoustic music featuring double bass, guitar and vocals, with performers switching instruments throughout the show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Stony Creek Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org. Theater The Odd Couple: The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Runs through Oct. 11. For info, call 203315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org. To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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69 Garnet Park Road: Sc 2026 Int and Xhevahire Meco to Jennifer Murray, $630,000 on Sept. 8

5 Victor Street: Andrea Lopez to Jermaine Spruill, $410,000 on Sept. 8

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DEEP RIVER 16 Glen Grove Road: Larry J. and Shannon M. Rocha to Chris Muscarella, $850,000 on Sept. 10 10 Prospect Street: James J. Delano Jr Revocable Trust and James J. Delano Jr Trustee to James J. Delano, $1,550,000 on Sept. 10

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100 Sheffield Street #A-2: Edward 49 Hammonassett Meadows Road: J. and Diane G. Lyons to Robin Lynn Diane R. Shortt to Kaitlin Quallen Ucich Revocable Trust and Robin Lynn Legacy Trust and Kaitlin Quallen, Ucich, $625,000 on Sept. 9 $819,000 on Sept. 8 44 Pent Road: Windward Properties LLC to Brian and Meghan McGuire, $1,170,000 on Sept. 9

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53 Chalker Beach Road: Joan Krogulski to Benjamin Peter Manley and Mackenzie Halpin, $550,000 on Sept. 8

27 Wildwood Road: Kevin J. and Frances S. Kennedy to Joseph K. Marino and Emma L. Murray, $700,000 on Sept. 8 80 Woodland Drive: Roseann Thody and James Farrell to Kaitlynn M. and Edward T. Gargano, $380,000 on Sept. 9

NORTH HAVEN 28 Fallon Drive: Yahia Karain and Muna Kulgasi to Sean Laydon and Samara Lea Vaiuso, $525,000 on Sept. 8

4 Birch Lane Unit I: Valentino Premier Prop LLC to Deanna Dematteo, 223 Chestnut Hill Road: Erin $232,400 on Sept. 8 Weinrod to Mark Weinrod, $50,000 on Sept. 9 703 Golf Drive: Diane L. and Harvey L. Cutler to Keany and Tyrell Ranger, $280,000 on Sept. 8

16 Gilbert Hill Road: Fac Holdings LLC to Michael Masto, $550,000 on Sept. 11

9 Meadow Street: Linda B. Shields to Christopher J. Newlan, $12,500 on Sept. 8

28 Belleaire Drive: Robert A Laraia Revocable Trust and Robert A. Laraia to Laurie E. Correll, $982,500 on Sept. 9

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