Lyme Public Hall Association
2010 Programs
For more information, call Wendy Hill at 434-2961 unless indicated otherwise.
March 21 (tentative)
“Under our Skin”-Lyme Disease documentary
April TBA
"Building Green" presentation/panel
co-sponsored with the Lyme Compact,
a private nonprofitgroup in Lyme dedicated to building more affordable houses.
Exploring options for building and/or renovating houses that are
energy efficient and environmentally friendly, including
restoring historic houses.
Earth Day Weekend, April 24 and 25
Lyme Spring Clean-Sweep
Annual town-wide roadside clean-up
. Free trash bags areavailable at H.L.Reynold’s (Jane’s) Store and the Hadlyme
Country Store. Town of Lyme will pick up bags left on side of
road.
Friday, May 7, 7 p.m.
“
The Quarries of Selden Island” documentary, withappearance by producer David Wordell.
David Wordell, historian and conservationist, will present the
award-winning documentary on the history of Selden Island.
Saturday, May 29
(raindate May 30), 9:30-12:30 a.m.Riverquest Cruise to Selden Island, guided walk with Paul
Robertson and David Wordell
We will be dropped off at the northern end of Selden Island and
walk about 1.5 miles to the south for pick up. We will hike to the
highest point on the island, pass through ruins of the Josiah Lord
farm and explore remnants of the quarry. This is a moderately
strenuous walk. We will depart at 9:30 a.m. from Eagle Landing
Park, Haddam CT on the
Riverquest excursion boat. The price is$30 for members of the Lyme Public Hall, $40 for nonmembers.
Coffee, tea and water are included. Call Leslie 860-
526-8886 to reserve a place on this trip.
(more info page 8)
Thursday June 10, 6 p.m.
Annual Meeting & Community Potluck Dinner
CT Trust for Historic Preservation Presentation
Todd Levine, Architectural Historian and Director of the
Connecticut Barns statewide survey will give an overview of
historic barns in our area and address issues concerning
individual options and community tools for preservation.
Bring a main course, salad or desert to share for the potluck
dinner. Beverages, plates and utensils will be provided. The
event is open to the public.
Sat.
July 3rd, Sun. July 4th, Mon. July 5thHistoric Textiles Exhibit
Free and open to the public
Saturday, August 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annual Tag & Bake Sale
A bargain hunter’s delight! Set aside your donations for this
fundraiser: furniture, tools, small appliances, house wares, linen,
toys, decorative, and gift items.
Sunday, September 12,
1 p.m. Potluck Luncheon, 2 p.m. Talk and Booksigning
Co-sponsored with the Lyme Garden Club
Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter
Jennifer Benner, former associate editor for Fine Gardening
magazine and co-author of a new book “The Non-Stop Garden”
will tell us how to prepare our gardens for their long winter's
nap. Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing.
Bring a main course, salad or desert made with locally grown
food to share for the potluck lunch. Beverages, plates and
utensils will be provided. The event is open to the public.
Saturday, October 2
(raindate October 3) 2 p.m.Hamburg Bridge Historic District Walking Tour
The history of the Old Hamburg Road-Joshuatown Road area of
Lyme will be the focus of a guided walk by Wendolyn Hill. Call
860-434-2961 to reserve a space and for parking info.
Saturday, October 23
(raindate Oct. 24), 3:30 to ~ 6:30 p.m.Ralph Lewis narrates Geology of the CT River Valley during
Foliage Cruise on Riverquest
Join Ralph Lewis, former state geologist, on a sunset cruise on
the
RiverQuest, a stable, 54-foot excursion boat with excellentviewing, enclosed cabin, and restroom. We depart from Eagle
Landing Park, Haddam at 3:30pm. Wine and specially prepared
hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The price is $40 for members of
the Lyme Public Hall, $45 for non-members. Proceeds support
the Hall's programs. Call Leslie at 860 526-8886 to reserve a
place on this trip.
Saturday, November 13, 5-7 p.m.
The Lyme Public Hall’s Traditional Chowder Dinner
Join us for this delicious Hall tradition, featuring homemade
corn chowder, clam chowder, cole slaw, breads, and apple crisp
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