COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Potluck Dinner for local preservationists

Members from Save the River Save the Hills, East

Lyme Historical Society,

East Lyme Agribusiness and other local land and historic property groups will give a brief summary of their past year achievements and what they are planning for the new year during a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Niantic Community Church on Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic

Bring an entree, side dish, or dessert to share. Coffee and water will be available for all guests. In the event of snow the program will be held on Sunday Jan. 14, same time, same place. Any questions contact Mark Christensen, chairman of the East Lyme Agribusiness, at greenacresinc@sbcglobel.net.

Game Night for tweens and teens at Otis Library

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m., Otis Library’s Young Adult Department will host a Game Night.

Board games of all kinds are welcome. Feel free to bring your own or borrow one at the library, including chess, checkers, Sorry, Battleship, Ticket to Ride, and others. Recommended for grades 6-12. Drop in; no registration required.

For more information, call or visit the Young Adult Department, (860) 889-2365, ext. 107.

‘Norwich Gold’ author at Otis Jan. 24

Otis Library will host a program with local author Robert Dees on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 in the Community Room at Otis Library. Dees is the author of “Norwich Gold,” a fictional coming of age novel set in 1858. It addresses the effect of gold fever on Norwich.

Copies of “Norwich Gold” will be available for sale and signing.

Dees will also talk about his website Iconic Norwich (www. iconicnorwich.org), which helps educate the public about Norwich’s rich heritage and history during the 300-year period of 1659-1959.

Teens making snowman decor in January

Otis Library will hold a “Wooden Snowman Take and Make” on Tuesday, Jan. 16, through Jan. 20 in the Young Adult Room. Create your own snowman décor with a few wooden circles, some paint, and fabric.

One free kit will be available in the Young Adult Department per tween or teen while supplies last for grades 6-12. Drop in; no registration required.

For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext.107.

Game Night for tweens and teens at Otis Library

Board games of all kinds are welcome from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, as the Young Adult Department at

Otis Library in Norwich holds its Game Night.

Chess, checkers, Sorry, Battleship, Ticket to Ride, and other games are are available for grades 6-12. Drop in; no registration required. For more information, call (860) 8892365, ext.107.

Fiber Arts Club at Otis Library

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to the first meeting of the Fibert Arts Club from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Otis Library.

Always wanted to knit or crochet but never knew how to start? Kait Moseley, the Young Adult Librarian, will teach you how to get projects started, keep the momentum going, and help you finish them.

Register through the online calendar at otislibrarynorwich. org, contact the Young Adult Librarian at kmoseley@otislibrarynorwich.org, or call (860) 889-2365, ext. 107.

Meet at singles 35+ at Shoreline Sailing Club

Get your new year off to a great start by meet active, singles age 35+ at the Shoreline Sailing Club on Thurs., Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. No prior sailing experience is needed. While boating is the primary focus, the club’s calendar includes social activities throughout the year. Join at Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, CT (across the street from Pasta Vita). Members and first-time guests are free, and others charged $10. For more information, please visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

‘Stay Sane’ book talk Jan. 25

Otis Library, in partnership with Liberty Bank, will host a book discussion at Epicure Brewing on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. Pamela Days Luketich, Community Outreach Officer at Liberty Bank, will facilitate a discussion of “Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive” by Greg Harden.

Pizza will be provided; beverages will be available for purchase. To register for this free program and receive a copy of “Stay Sane in an Insane World,” contact Julie at Otis Library at 860-889-2365, ext. 128. Epicure Brewing is located at 40 Franklin St. in Norwich.

Senior center activities on tap

The Lymes’ Senior Center will hold a series of classes in February, highlighted by Country Line Dancing, which meets every Friday at 2:15 p.m. at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse. Learn basic and more advanced line dances. Free for members, $5 for non-members, 55 years of age or better.

Other classes include a Why Weights meeting 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays; a Painting/Art Workshop 10 a.m. Fridays; a Sit, Stretch, Strength and Song exercise get together at 10:15 a.m. Fridays, and a tap class at 10 a.m. Mondays.

A special event will be held on “Royal Assassinations” at 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at Old Lyme Town Hall with Jason Scappatucci, the Bow Tie Historian. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

On Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, Victoria Rose, aka Marilyn Monroe, will be performing favorite songs at 12:30 p.m.

At 1 p.m. Feb. 21, at Old

Lyme Town Hall residents can learn how to “Be Red Cross Ready: Emergency and Fire Preparedness.” Follow simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably.

The life of famed aviator Amelia Earhart will be the topic at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Old Lyme Town Hall. And at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the same site, people will learn to “Stop The Bleed,” with Doug Lo Presti and Colleen Atkinson teaching how tol recognize life-threatening bleeding and how to intervene effectively.

For information about these and other programs or to register, call the Lymes’ Senior Center staff at (860) 434-1605, ext. 24.

Keeping pets safe talk Jan. 10

Bad weather, injuries, and short winter days are all things that can keep people and pets inside. Keeping pets entertained and ensuring they get enough exercise is important for their physical and mental health. Without enough activity, boredom can quickly turn into destructive behavior, which can result in vet bills or the need to replace furniture and items.

The Connecticut Humane Society will be at Waterford Public Library on Wednesday evening Jan. 10 at 5:30, to talk about easy tips and tricks to keep all types of pets active, happy, and healthy this winter season.

For more information, Hannah Mirlis of CHS can be reached at hmirlis@cthumane.org.This event is free and open to the public. For information, visit www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org.

Open Hours Book Sale at Groton library

The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping — no appointment necessary — on Monday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Browse the selection of new and used fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games. All items are "name your own price," and proceeds benefit the Groton Public Library.

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