5 Things To Know In Waterford: Early Voting, Local Author Fair, Day Of The Dead Art And More

WATERFORD, CT — Early voting opens Monday at Town Hall, and the Waterford Public Library hosts a local author fair, an evening of original poetry and a Day of the Dead art workshop for kids and teens.

Here are five things to know about life around Waterford this week:

1. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Appleby Room, Town Hall, 15 Rope Ferry Road
What to know: Waterford's early voting site is the registrars' office and Appleby Room at Town Hall, according to the state's list of early voting locations. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.

2. Local Author Fair
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room, 49 Rope Ferry Road
What to know: Meet authors from Waterford and the surrounding area and buy their books at the library's Local Author Fair, according to the library.
More information here.

3. An Evening Of Original Poetry
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room, 49 Rope Ferry Road
What to know: Local poets Suzy Lamson and Glenn Shea read from their latest, unpublished work.
More information here.

4. Day Of The Dead Art Workshop For Kids And Teens
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room, 49 Rope Ferry Road
What to know: Local artist Margarita Maxson leads kids and teens in making a miniature Day of the Dead altar.
More information here.

5. Introduction To Writing Workshop
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, 49 Rope Ferry Road
What to know: Local author Kathy Swope leads a writing workshop for anyone intimidated by a blank page, according to the library. Bring your own writing materials.
More information here.