Waterford Public Library

The Waterford Historical Society presents “We, the Fisherman,” when local fishermen will relate how fishing boats have evolved over the centuries and which fish are harvested in Long Island Sound. Bob Wadsworth of Mago Point Marina will lead the discussion which begins at 7 p.m. in the Library's downstairs meeting room. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 before the program, which is free and open to the public. 
“We, the Fishermen” is the fourth in a series of five “We, the People” programs offered this season by the Waterford Historical Society, inviting town residents to speak of the Town’s agricultural and marine past as it celebrates the 225th anniversary of its founding and the United States of America's 250th birthday. The final program, “We, the Kitchen Gardeners” will take place at the same time and location on October 5. 
Donations to the non-profit Waterford Historical Society, Inc. are always welcome and appreciated. "Boats"&nbsp;a painting by Alexi Rashan.

Local Event: Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Fishermen" Sept. 14

New London County

Waterford

Connecticut

Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the...

The Waterford Historical Society presents “We, the Fisherman,” when local fishermen will relate how fishing boats have evolved...

Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Fishermen" Sept. 14

Waterford CT VFW

Test your knowledge at this exciting trivia event featuring a pasta dinner and a cash bar. Entry includes dinner! Teams are limited to a maximum of 6 players, and tickets are just $10 for YNP&nbsp;mailing list members (sign up to be a part of the mailing list at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yankeenp.org/join-us.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">yankeenp.org/join-us.html).</a>

Local Event: New England Trivia!

New England Trivia!

Test your knowledge at this exciting trivia event featuring a pasta dinner and a cash bar. Entry includes dinner! Teams are...

Samuel Smith Farmstead

Looking forward to our second year with this "Ecology" minded event "Bees &amp; Birds &amp; Butterflies Oh My" on September 26th at Samuel Smith Farmstead in East Lyme from 10 am to 3 pm.&nbsp; Join us to learn about protecting bees and birds in our environment, and inviting them into our yards with pollinator plants and other welcoming ideas. Our six guests will be happy to talk and share knowledge with you during this event.&nbsp; At 1 pm, Dr. Jamie Vaudrey from the Niantic Watershed Committee will conduct a 20 minute "engaging talk" about Coastal Challenges in our regional communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;All day, we will have an "Enviroscape Coastal Model" to interact with which illustrates how runoff starts in our own backyards.&nbsp; Hope you can come - as always our events are FREE and geared for children and adults alike. For more info, see: <a href="https://www.samuelsmithfarmstead.org/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVQlJGQmhKUjFYdzJjMlhEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnxNEdienOpyLzktXa0qX5Rs8e3RvBxrGAKLP9CWkJTqscaNb8u5Za9nA82c_aem_2RBPyRFBBMr272N5FGZTaw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.samuelsmithfarmstead.org</a> or contact Lu Huntington at: maryluleahy@gmail.com.

Local Event: "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event

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"Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology...

Looking forward to our second year with this "Ecology" minded event "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" on September 26th at...

"Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event

Hotel Callista

Presented by Dayne Rugh, Director of the Slater Memorial Museum, this talk will explore how the Industrial Revolution transformed Norwich and Greeneville, and how these shifts connected to broader movements, including the early foundations of the Civil Rights era. Join us October 3rd to enhance your experience with a trolley tour through the historic mill village of Greeneville. Pre-registration required. greenevillenrz2001@gmail.com Limited to 25 seats.
This event is sponsored by the City of Norwich Sachem Fund,&nbsp;Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (GNRZ) and the Slater Memorial Museum. For more information, please visit <a href="https://slatermuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">slatermuseum.org</a> or contact <a href="mailto:greenevillenrz2001@gmail.com" target="_blank">greenevillenrz2001@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution

Norwich

The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution

Presented by Dayne Rugh, Director of the Slater Memorial Museum, this talk will explore how the Industrial Revolution...

Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360

Admission: Free
Experience Norwich's industrial heritage in motion.
Join us for a 90-minute guided trolley tour through the Historic Village of Greeneville, where history shaped a community and powered a city. Ride aboard a classic trolley as we travel through one of Norwich's most storied neighborhoods. Step off at select stops to view historic properties up close and hear the stories behind the mills, workers and the innovators who transformed Greeneville into an industrial powerhouse. This tour is perfect for history lovers, longtime residents, new neighbors, and anyone curious about the roots of Norwich's industrial era. It's a rare chance to explore Greeneville's heritage from the best seat in town. Presented by Historian to the City of Norwich, Dale Plummer
Trolley Pre-registration required: <a href="mailto:greenevillenrz2001@gmail.com" target="_blank">greenevillenrz2001@gmail.com</a> Limited to 25 seats 
Event will be preempted on 10/2 at 6:30 pm, at Hotel Callista, with a lecture: The Slaters and Norwich's Industrial Revolution.&nbsp; Presented by Dayne Rugh. This event is sponsored by the City of Norwich Sachem Fund and Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone

Local Event: Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville

Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of...

Admission: Free
Experience Norwich's industrial heritage in motion.
Join us for a 90-minute guided trolley tour through the...

Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville

Safe Futures will hold its annual Safe Walk on Sunday, Oct. 4th, at the Arnold Holm Jr. Memorial Park/Duck Pond in Waterford. 
Same day registration and a craft fair will begin at 8 a.m., and the walk begins at 9 a.m. The event features local vendors, exciting basket raffles for all ages, and breakfast food trucks. Registration is $25 for adults and free for children under 18 and students. 
Participants are encouraged to form a walk team and use the fundraising tools available upon registration to help Safe Futures meet or exceed its $50,000 goal. Anyone who raises $100 or more will receive a free Safe Futures T-shirt. 
The walk honors National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with proceeds supporting Safe Futures’ mission and programs to stop abuse, restore hope, and save lives of people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse, and child abuse in Southeastern Connecticut. 
For more information, and to register, visit <a href="https://www.safefuturesct.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">safefuturesct.org</a>. 
To sponsor, please contact Blair Pattek at: bpattek@safefuturesct.org

Local Event: Safe Walk 2026

Safe Walk 2026

Safe Futures will hold its annual Safe Walk on Sunday, Oct. 4th, at the Arnold Holm Jr. Memorial Park/Duck Pond in Waterford....

When people once kept “kitchen gardens” near their houses, women could tend and harvest fruits, herbs, and vegetables regularly, as well as preserve fruits and vegetables for the winter months by drying (dehydrating), placing prepared food in Ball jars, and/or placing food in ice cellars. Learn more about methods of preserving foods as Sheila Elliott, Phyllis Cushing, and other members of the Thames River Garden Club present "We, the Kitchen Gardeners"&nbsp;on Monday, Oct. 5, at the Waterford Public Library downstairs meeting room. Social time and light refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. The program follows at 7 p.m.“We, the Kitchen Gardeners” is the fifth in a series of five “We, the People” programs offered this season by the Waterford Historical Society, inviting town residents to speak of the Town’s agricultural and marine past as it celebrates the 225th anniversary of its founding and the United States of America's 250th birthday.

Local Event: Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Kitchen Gardeners" Oct. 5

When people once kept “kitchen gardens” near their houses, women could tend and harvest fruits, herbs, and vegetables...

Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Kitchen Gardeners" Oct. 5

Waterford High School

Mark your calendar for another great shopping experience! Get your holiday shopping done, support local small businesses, AND support the high school student council. It’s a no brainer. 
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Local Event: WHS Holiday Market

WHS Holiday Market

Mark your calendar for another great shopping experience! Get your holiday shopping done, support local small businesses, AND...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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