Name: Book Discussion with Tom Verde
Start: 2026-06-26T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Stonington Free Library

Stonington Free Library

Join religion journalist and writer Tom Verde for a discussion of Sacred Liberty at the Stonington Free Library. Author Steven Waldman traces the struggles and triumphs of both famous leaders and everyday people who fought for the right to practice their faith, offering a compelling look at the past and a hopeful path forward for protecting religious liberty today.
Books are available at the Stonington Free Library or for purchase at Bank Square Books. Read in advance and come ready to engage.

Local Event: Book Discussion with Tom Verde

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Book Discussion with Tom Verde

Join religion journalist and writer Tom Verde for a discussion of Sacred Liberty at the Stonington Free Library. Author Steven...

End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated questions—or simply by sharing your own story—Noreen will help you reflect on your life and capture the moments that matter most.
Take some time to sit down, let the memories flow, and create something lasting. You’ll leave with your own personal audio recording&nbsp;to keep or share with loved ones.
Registration is required. You can sign up for a 45 min slot <a href="https://form.jotform.com/252195297924165" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Email <a href="mailto:millie@stoningtonfreelibrary.org">millie@stoningtonfreelibrary.org</a> to be added to the Conversations on Death &amp;&nbsp;Dying email list.&nbsp;

Local Event: Lasting Legacy: A Remembrance Project

Lasting Legacy: A Remembrance Project

End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated...

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center

Please sign up on our website no later than Tuesday, April 21st on our website www.pawcatuckneighborhoodcenter.org

Local Event: Lunch & Learn: History of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Lunch & Learn: History of Fort Griswold...

Please sign up on our website no later than Tuesday, April 21st on our website www.pawcatuckneighborhoodcenter.org

Lunch & Learn: History of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

Sign up for a night of fun and games with the folks from the Citadel Game Cellar. The group learns new games every month. We're opening up this month's game night to players ages 10 at up with a parent or guardian. Join us for some family fun as we celebrate National Library Week! Reserve your spot <a href="https://forms.gle/RDjYPtJ8PeiwUHf96" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Local Event: The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

Sign up for a night of fun and games with the folks from the Citadel Game Cellar. The group learns new games every month. We're...

Mystic Museum of Art

Taught by Kim Lutts
Mix cocktails and creativity for your next happy hour! Take on a creative project with one of our instructors, as you learn to play with a variety of media in the studios. We provide instruction, supplies, a tasty beverage, and plenty of time to socialize. Welcome spring with a burst of color and creativity as you explore Pysanky, the enchanting Ukrainian tradition of decorating eggs. Using warmed beeswax to “write” whimsical patterns and meaningful symbols, you’ll build up layers of bright, joyful dyes that transform each egg into a vibrant little treasure. This magical process takes egg decorating to a whole new level, turning simple shells into miniature masterpieces. These charming creations look beautiful on display all year long and bring a happy pop of color to any corner of your home.

Local Event: Artini: Eggcellent Pysanky Art

Artini: Eggcellent Pysanky Art

Taught by Kim Lutts
Mix cocktails and creativity for your next happy hour! Take on a creative project with one of our...

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🔥 Enjoy a Flame‑Grilled Feast! Join us for a delicious flame‑grilled steak dinner, served with all your favorite sides — potato, corn, salad, bread, and dessert.
🍻 Thirsty or feeling festive Beer, wine, and appetizers will be available to round out the evening.
🎁 Win Big Don’t miss your chance at raffle prizes generously donated by many local merchants.

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Annual Men's Stag Spring Steak Night to benefit...

Tickets $30.00

🔥 Enjoy a Flame‑Grilled Feast!   Join us for a delicious flame‑grilled steak dinner, served with all your...

Annual Men's Stag Spring Steak Night to benefit the St. Bernard Scholarship Fund

United Congregational Church of Westerly, United Church of Christ

Join us Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM for our annual Attic Treasures indoor yard sale! Find us at the corner of Pequot Trail, 9 Castle Hill Road in Pawcatuck, CT. Fill a paper grocery bag for $5.00! For more information call (860) 599-1226 or email us at uccwesterly@gmail.com

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Attic Treasures Annual Indoor Yard Sale

Join us Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM for our annual Attic Treasures indoor yard sale! Find us at the corner...

Taught by Jerelyn Abicca-Smestad 
Explore the vibrant world of silk painting in this hands-on workshop where creativity flows freely and each scarf becomes a unique masterpiece. Participants learn the art of painting on silk, utilizing dyes and various techniques to create stunning designs on white silk scarves. 
White silk scarves are meticulously hand-washed and stretched on large frames to prepare them for painting. The use of high-quality, 100% silk ensures vibrant and lasting colors. Using dyes as the medium of choice, participants learn to apply layers of color using foam brushes, creating textures and natural motifs. Each layer is dried with blow dryers and manipulated with brushes, paper, and rubbing alcohol to achieve desired effects. Up to 30 layers of color on a single scarf can be added, each adding depth and complexity to your design. After the painting process is complete, scarves are steamed, rinsed and ironed to set the colors permanently to ensure the vibrancy and longevity of your artwork. Participants have the option to hand-bead their scarves for added personalization.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautifully hand-painted silk scarf to take home, reflecting your individual creativity and the techniques learned during the class. Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or expand your artistic skills, this workshop offers a delightful journey into the world of textile artistry.
Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm (includes one hour lunch break) 
April 25
Members $125 / Nonmembers $140

Local Event: Relief Printing and Painting on Silk Scarf Workshop

Relief Printing and Painting on Silk Scarf...

Taught by Jerelyn Abicca-Smestad 
Explore the vibrant world of silk painting in this hands-on workshop where creativity flows...

Relief Printing and Painting on Silk Scarf Workshop

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Ledyard

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Montville

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Gather 360

A building long familiar to local residents as a beloved auto body shop in the Mago Point section of Waterford has been thoughtfully reintroduced as Gather 360, a boutique gathering space designed for smaller, memorable celebrations. The venue is especially suited for bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, micro-weddings, and other intimate gatherings. Rather than a traditional banquet hall, the setting feels relaxed and welcoming, allowing guests to open the three-bay garage doors and move comfortably between indoor gathering rooms and the surrounding outdoor areas. Natural textures, warm wood tones, and lush garden spaces create an atmosphere that feels tucked away, encouraging conversation and connection rather than formality. The grounds include a reservable pickleball court for members along landscaped paths and gardens that attract seasonal monarch butterflies, giving visitors a reason to linger and return beyond a single event. The property also features Gather 360 Eats, a one-of-a-kind coastal container kitchen offering familiar local favorites prepared with a simple, elevated approach. Guests may order online or at the service window and enjoy outdoor dining throughout the property. Gather 360 is currently booking events and welcoming guests for the 2026 season.

A building long familiar to local residents as a beloved auto body shop in the Mago Point section of Waterford has been thoughtfully reintroduced...

Connecticut’s only nonprofit, fully integrated senior care

Masonicare

Headquartered in Connecticut and founded in 1898, Masonicare is the state’s only not-for-profit, fully integrated senior care continuum, guided by a longstanding, mission-driven commitment to enhancing quality of life for older adults. Masonicare offers vibrant residential communities and a comprehensive range of health and wellness services designed to promote independence, longevity, and purposeful living. Its statewide continuum includes independent living, assisted living services, skilled nursing, medical and non-medical home health, hospice, adaptive memory care, acute inpatient and outpatient senior behavioral health, outpatient rehabilitation, and audiology services, redefining how aging is experienced by advancing proactive wellness, integrated care, and meaningful connection at every stage of life.

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

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Headquartered in Connecticut and founded in 1898, Masonicare is the state’s only not-for-profit, fully integrated senior care continuum, guided by...

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The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our...

Bring the Charm of Mystic Home! Unique CT Gifts & Decor!

Visit Mystic Info

Rediscover Your Favorite Seaport Town! If you love the historic charm, scenic waterfront, and New England atmosphere of Mystic, Connecticut, you can now capture that feeling with a unique, handcrafted gift or souvenir. At visitmystic.etsy.com, we offer a curated collection of items inspired by the iconic Mystic River Bascule Bridge, the Seaport Museum, and the beautiful coastline. Whether you're a proud local, a visitor looking for the perfect keepsake, or searching for a truly unique gift, you'll find something special. Our Collection Includes: Mystic Apparel, Unique Home Decor, and Local Souvenirs. All products are designed to celebrate the magic of Mystic, CT. Shop small and support local inspiration! visitmystic.etsy.com

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Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home

California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Monroe

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Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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