Name: Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust
Start: 2026-10-08T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center

Please use the form on our website to register and pay for this Lunch &amp; Learn talk. Registration is required by noon the Tuesday before the talk.

Local Event: Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of...

Please use the form on our website to register and pay for this Lunch & Learn talk. Registration is required by noon the...

Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust

Stonington Free Library

Sign up to participate in an ongoing, monthly meeting of the Checkmate Society. Players of all abilities in grades 6 &amp; up will enjoy some fun time in front of the chess board learning how to play and making friends. <a href="https://forms.gle/Ln1KqW2XSHxZS7kP8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign-up HERE</a>.
The group will meet in the LOWER LEVEL of the Stonington Free Library monthly from 5:30-6:30 on September 29, October 20, November 17, &amp; December 15. Parents/Guardians must stay in the library.For more information on library programs, check out the <a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SFL Event Calendar</a> online.

Local Event: The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades 6 & up

The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades...

Sign up to participate in an ongoing, monthly meeting of the Checkmate Society. Players of all abilities in grades 6 & up will...

The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades 6 & up

Join us for another installment of SFL After Hours (21+) as we welcome paranormal expert, Jeff Belanger to the library.
For more than 25 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He’s one of the world’s foremost storytellers and researchers of lore and legends.
He’s the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime and is the author of over a dozen books. He also hosts the popular New England Legends weekly podcast, which has garnered more than 6 million downloads.
Drawing from hundreds of strange tales Belanger has chronicled over the years, this program promises to be a night you won’t forget!
This program is a 21+ pay-as-you-wish event with a suggested donation of $15 featuring cider from Tapped Apple Cidery &amp; Winery and a book sale and signing by the author. Make it festive and come in costume!
Reserve your spot <a href="https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/StoningtonFreeLibrary/sflafterhours-1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE!</a>
Happy Spooky Season!

Local Event: SFL After Hours - Ghost Stories & Cider featuring Jeff Belanger 

SFL After Hours - Ghost Stories & Cider...

Join us for another installment of SFL After Hours (21+) as we welcome paranormal expert, Jeff Belanger to the library.
For...

SFL After Hours - Ghost Stories & Cider featuring Jeff Belanger 

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides instruction, information, and sometimes step-by-step directions, and an “Executive Function Coach Voice” that invites thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership.
Both are important. The key is knowing which voice the learner needs in the moment — when to step in with direction and when to step back and make room for&nbsp;thinking.
Join Cognition and Learning Teacher and Executive Function Coach Robyn Greenspan, Cognition and Learning Head of Department Brittany Bloom-Price, and Director of Cognition and Learning Dr. Kristin Simmers as they share research-informed strategies that work for learners of all ages, with a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on:
<ul><li>A clear, plain-language understanding of executive function&nbsp;coaching</li><li>How to recognize when to use Teacher Voice and EF Coach&nbsp;Voice</li><li>Specific language shifts that encourage thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership</li><li>Practical strategies that can be used at home and at&nbsp;school</li></ul>Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ</a>

Local Event: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Litchfield County

Litchfield

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s...

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides...

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Join us for a production of The Tempest, William Shakespeare's classic play of magic, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Presented by The Fables at the COMO, this production will offer an engaging evening of live theatre on the COMO Stage.

Local Event: The Tempest 

The Tempest 

Join us for a production of The Tempest, William Shakespeare's classic play of magic, forgiveness, and reconciliation....

First Congregational Church of Stonington

Join us at The First Congregational Church of Stonington, The Road Church, for our Famous Chowder Luncheon on Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a delicious homemade fall meal while supporting two important local organizations, Operation Fresh Start and Riverfront Children’s Center. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit these organizations.
<h4>Chowder Luncheon Menu</h4>
For just $20, enjoy: – A bowl of your choice of New England or Rhode Island clam chowder – Autumn chopped salad – Mary’s Famous Carrot Cake
À la carte options and takeout will also be available. Hot dogs will be available for those who prefer them. Take home some of our famous chowder with a 24 oz. takeout portion for $15.
Cost: $20 per person for the luncheon. Takeout portions are $15.&nbsp;CASH or CHECK ONLY &nbsp;No credit or debit cards accepted.
The luncheon will be held on the church grounds, rain or shine.
Come early, bring your appetite, and enjoy a homemade meal while helping support our local community. Whether you dine with us or take your chowder to go, every purchase helps make a difference.
Come early before we run out!

Local Event: Share the Love of Community: Famous Chowder Luncheon

Share the Love of Community: Famous Chowder...

Join us at The First Congregational Church of Stonington, The Road Church, for our Famous Chowder Luncheon on Saturday, October...

Share the Love of Community: Famous Chowder Luncheon

Join us for a production of The Tempest, William Shakespeare's classic play of magic, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Presented by The Fables at the COMO, this production will offer an engaging evening of live theatre on the COMO Sta

Local Event: The Tempest

The Tempest

Bluff Point State Park

Join us on Sunday, October 4th at 9 am for a family friendly event to support The Cove Center for Grieving Children.
Proceeds from this event supports The Cove's free grief support services for grieving children and their families throughout CT.
Event includes: Memorial Walk - join us in our walk down Memory Lane to remember and honor your loved Kids Fun Run - Kids come and join us for a quick and easy fun run! All participants will receive a medal. Crafts, snacks and good company!
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="2 2 26 26" height="30" width="30" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.5306 7.5C10.6853 7.5 10 8.18525 10 9.03055V20.9694C10 21.8147 10.6853 22.5 11.5306 22.5C12.3759 22.5 13.0611 21.8147 13.0611 20.9694V9.03055C13.0611 8.18525 12.3759 7.5 11.5306 7.5ZM18.4694 7.50002C17.6241 7.50002 16.9389 8.18527 16.9389 9.03057V20.9694C16.9389 21.8147 17.6241 22.5 18.4694 22.5C19.3147 22.5 20 21.8147 20 20.9694V9.03057C20 8.18527 19.3147 7.50002 18.4694 7.50002Z" fill="#ffffff"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 30 30" height="30" width="30" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M8.49196 10.751C8.68761 10.751 8.87811 10.7019 9.04709 10.6108L7.84655 9.41021C7.40674 8.97041 7.40674 8.25735 7.84655 7.81755C8.28635 7.37774 8.99941 7.37774 9.43921 7.81755L23.1085 21.4868C23.5483 21.9266 23.5483 22.6397 23.1085 23.0795C22.6687 23.5193 21.9556 23.5193 21.5158 23.0795L20.6884 22.2521C20.4504 22.3497 20.2065 22.4358 19.9574 22.5097C19.3611 22.6867 18.7343 22.3468 18.5573 21.7505C18.4192 21.2852 18.5959 20.8013 18.9635 20.5271L15.0992 16.6628L15.0993 22.6525C15.0993 23.7201 13.7858 24.2291 13.0664 23.4402L9.3335 19.3468C9.11199 19.1039 8.79844 18.9655 8.4697 18.9655H5.89139C5.12309 18.9655 4.50025 18.3427 4.50022 17.5744L4.5 12.1422C4.49997 11.3738 5.12283 10.751 5.89117 10.751H8.49196Z" fill="#ffffff"></path><path d="M19.2728 15.0599L21.077 16.8641C21.3629 16.3327 21.5252 15.7247 21.5252 15.0783C21.5252 13.4884 20.543 12.1307 19.1564 11.5736C18.5793 11.3417 17.9235 11.6216 17.6916 12.1987C17.4597 12.7758 17.7396 13.4317 18.3167 13.6636C18.8737 13.8873 19.2653 14.4287 19.2728 15.0599Z" fill="#ffffff"></path><path d="M22.3314 18.1185L23.9466 19.7337C24.9218 18.4378 25.5 16.826 25.5 15.0783C25.5 11.5634 23.1612 8.59767 19.9574 7.64693C19.3611 7.46998 18.7343 7.80992 18.5573 8.40619C18.3804 9.00246 18.7203 9.62928 19.3166 9.80623C21.5907 10.4811 23.2476 12.5877 23.2476 15.0783C23.2476 16.202 22.9104 17.2474 22.3314 18.1185Z" fill="#ffffff"></path><path d="M11.9344 7.72154L15.0991 10.8862L15.099 7.34753C15.099 6.29842 13.8241 5.78036 13.0923 6.5321L11.9344 7.72154Z" fill="#ffffff"></path></svg>

Local Event: Run for The Cove Memorial Walk Kids Fun Run

Run for The Cove Memorial Walk Kids Fun Run

Join us on Sunday, October 4th at 9 am for a family friendly event to support The Cove Center for Grieving Children.
Proceeds...

Groton

Washington County

Westerly

Rhode Island

Rich Kirby

Ledyard

New London

Hopkinton

Waterford

Charlestown

Montville

Norwich

Richmond

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

Wallingford

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

Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

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

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

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in...

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...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stonington-Mystic|Local Event

Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust

Event Details

More Upcoming Events

The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades 6 & up

SEP

29

5:30 PM

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington, CT

SFL After Hours - Ghost Stories & Cider featuring Jeff Belanger

OCT

1

6:00 PM

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington, CT

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

OCT

1

7:00 PM

Litchfield, CT

The Tempest

OCT

2

7:30 PM

28 Cutler St, Stonington, CT

Share the Love of Community: Famous Chowder Luncheon

OCT

3

11:30 AM

First Congregational Church of Stonington, 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington, CT

The Tempest

OCT

3

7:30 PM

28 Cutler St, Stonington, CT

Run for The Cove Memorial Walk Kids Fun Run

OCT

4

9:00 AM

Bluff Point State Park, 55 Depot Rd, Groton, CT

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Masonicare

Werrlein Companies

California Closets

Deans Mill Farm