Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast

Please join us as we kick off the 2024 season at the Dean's Mill Farm Beer Garden.We'll have live music by local favorite Dan Watson, and Rio Salado's food tuck on site.
As always this is a fun, free, family friendly event and is open to the public.&nbsp; We are huge animal lovers, but ask that you please leave your dogs at home.&nbsp;Feel free to pack a picnic, but no outside alcohol is permitted.
It's been a long winter, and we can't wait to see you!!

PS....If you can't make it Wednesday, we'll be open Thursday night for our regular Thirsty Thursday!

Local Event: Beer Garden Opening Night!

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Beer Garden Opening Night!

Wednesday May 1, 2024: Please join us as we kick off the 2024 season at the Dean's Mill Farm Beer Garden.We'll have live music by local...

Maugle Sierra Vineyards

Rock,
 roll and shake this Saturday Afternoon with the Locomotives from 3 - 6 
PM in the Sierra Sunset Room! We offer a variety of delicious wine, 
craft beer and small bites. Want to Sip in the Sunshine? We suggest 
wearing a hat and sunglasses. 
Seating can become limited, So get here early. 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=1uk8nvWjkGw&amp;video_referrer=watch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check Ou</a>t the Locomotives

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Local Event: Locomotives Band is Live

Locomotives Band is Live

Saturday May 4, 2024: Rock,
 roll and shake this Saturday Afternoon with the Locomotives from 3 - 6 
PM in the Sierra Sunset Room!  We...

Dance
 in the Sunshine with the Cartells this Sunday afternoon from 3 - 6 PM 
 in the Sunset Room or Deck depending on the weather. Enjoy #Local 
#Wine and #Brews! Opening at Noon so come early as seating can go 
quickly. Sipping in the Sunshine? Bring a hat and Sunglasses.
Check out The Cartells

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Local Event: The Cartells Trio Live

The Cartells Trio Live

Sunday May 5, 2024: Dance
 in the Sunshine with the Cartells this Sunday afternoon from 3 - 6 PM 
 in the Sunset Room or Deck depending...

T-Mobile Tuesdays app

T-Mobile customers: <a href="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N3671.274030PATCHMEDIA/B31748593.392243452;dc_trk_aid=584247897;dc_trk_cid=214110639;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download the T Life app</a> and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the brands you love, including food, gas, entertainment, and more.
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Local Event: T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week

T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week

Tuesday May 7, 2024: T-Mobile customers: download the T Life app and go to T-Mobile Tuesdays to get free stuff and great perks from the...

Stonington Free Library

May 8, 2024 at 5:30 -&nbsp;We had so much fun, we’re doing it again!&nbsp;Silent Book Club at SFL! Bring a book or pick one from our collection and enjoy a cozy, quiet evening at the library (20 High Street, Stonington CT). Earplugs provided!&nbsp;
Future dates include:&nbsp;June 12, July 10 &amp; August 14&nbsp;
For more information about the Silent Book Club movement go to <a href="https://silentbook.club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://silentbook.club/</a>. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

Local Event: Silent Book Club at SFL

Silent Book Club at SFL

Wednesday May 8, 2024: May 8, 2024 at 5:30 -&nbsp;We had so much fun, we’re doing it again!&nbsp;Silent Book Club at SFL! Bring a book or...

Union Baptist Church

The Mother's Day Flower Sale will be held on the front steps of Union Baptist Church, Mystic, on Saturday May 11, 2024. Rain or Shine. It’s the tall white church on the top of the hill overlooking downtown Mystic. There’s plenty of parking in our parking lot accessible from Library Street.
ONE DAY ONLY 
Saturday May 11 9:00-3:00
(or until sold out)
We will have a wide variety of beautiful hanging baskets for both sun and shade. Come early for the best selection to choose from.
Profits from the sale will go to local charities. Hope to see you there.

Local Event: Mother's Day Flower Sale

Mother's Day Flower Sale

Saturday May 11, 2024: The Mother's Day Flower Sale will be held on the front steps of Union Baptist Church, Mystic, on Saturday May 11,...

May 12, 2024 - 5 PM - Gather&nbsp;at the Stonington Free Library as author, David Leeming marks&nbsp;the 100th birthday of American writer and civil rights activist, James Baldwin, whose most notable works include:&nbsp;Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Another Country.&nbsp;
David Leeming, Baldwin’s biographer and close friend, will talk about the life-changing and life-long friendship between James Baldwin and the artist Beauford Delaney. 
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Join us&nbsp;in the library or&nbsp;live stream on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0ehX1DW-srCl9eFdluplw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stonington Free Library YouTube channel.</a>

Local Event: Jimmy & Beauford: the Bond of the Unusual Door with David Leeming

Jimmy & Beauford: the Bond of the Unusual Door...

Sunday May 12, 2024: May 12, 2024 - 5 PM - Gather&nbsp;at the Stonington Free Library as author, David Leeming marks&nbsp;the 100th...

Jimmy & Beauford: the Bond of the Unusual Door with David Leeming

Wilton Quaker Meeting

“The Devil Made Me Do It” Murder Case
Speaker: Mike Allen
 Monday, May 13, 2024
6:45 PM check-in. 7:00 PM program.
Register at: <a href="https://bit.ly/DevilTrial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DevilTrial</a>
Hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual)
Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) welcomes Mike Allen, host and producer of the podcast Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut’s Beaten Path as their featured speaker on May 13, 2024 at the Wilton Quaker Meetinghouse. Mike Allen will describe the amazing tale of a Brookfield, CT, murder case that in 1981 included the defense “the devil made me do it.” Allen has insights to share since he covered the story as a journalist, and was also featured in the Netflix documentary about the case. 
Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path is a weekly program of 20-minute vignettes about Connecticut's historic past. It's ranked among the top 5-10% of all podcasts in the United States. Mike's background includes ten years as News Director of radio stations in Brookfield, a stint as Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury, and a 25-year corporate career in communications and marketing. He currently lives in Danbury.
This meeting is free and open to all. Join us at the Wilton (Connecticut) Quaker Meeting House for the presentation and come to the social hour beforehand. Pizza and refreshments will be served from 6-6:45 PM. We will also be recording and broadcasting this meeting virtually via Zoom for anyone who is unable to join us in person. HFFC meets on the second Monday of each month. 
Register at <a href="https://bit.ly/DevilTrial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DevilTrial</a> to attend in person or to receive a link to participate online.
HFFC espouses reason and compassion, and seeks to promote humanism and free thought in our community. It holds general meetings, film events, book discussions, solstice celebrations, charitable activities, and science roundtables. Learn more at <a href="https://www.hffcct.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hffcct.org</a>

Local Event: “The Devil Made Me Do It” Murder Case

Wilton

“The Devil Made Me Do It” Murder Case

Monday May 13, 2024: “The Devil Made Me Do It” Murder Case
Speaker: Mike Allen
                Monday, May 13, 2024
6:45 PM check-in. 7:00...

Board Game Night for ages 16+ at Stonington Free Library On May 16, 5-6:30pm, join Citadel Game Cellar Game Masters at the library and learn how to play popular board games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Splendor, Catan, Castle Panic, or Tsuro. Or enjoy a classic game like Scrabble, Yahtzee, or Clue from the library's collection. All games will be provided.&nbsp;
Sign up for a night of fun at Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington CT 06378. Families welcome; geared to adults. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchT2y3PTd2R4oTBu2eGPmiDhaKnt0YHG7xg3RPqWlz2HsnWw/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Space is limited and registration is required for each player.&nbsp;</a>
For more information on this and other library events, check out the <a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SFL Event Calendar </a>online.

Local Event: The Citadel at SFL - Game Board Night

The Citadel at SFL - Game Board Night

Thursday May 16, 2024: Board Game Night for ages 16+ at Stonington Free LibraryOn May 16, 5-6:30pm, join Citadel Game Cellar Game Masters at...

Olde Mistick Village

Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! Enjoy scenic views for 13.1 or 6.2 miles, running from Olde Mistick Village, past historic ships, through the charming downtown with race finish at Mystic Aquarium.
All participants receive a short sleeve technical shirt and a custom designed finisher medal in this year’s much-anticipated signature race theme. After the finish, enjoy a stroll through picturesque Mystic and take advantage of some great discounts!
2024 Challenge: In a popular return race series, the Shoreline Challenge explores three beautiful race courses in participants’ distance of choice! Run in Mystic and sign up for any distance at the L+M Summer Stride 5K &amp; 10K on July 20; and at the Surftown Half Marathon, Relay &amp; 5K on September 8 to earn the special Shoreline Challenge medal. <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/mystic-half-marathon-10k/?page_id=951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DETAILS</a>
Give Back: Please help give back to the community that has opened their streets for race participants. Donate nonperishable food in the HMF Can tent at Packet Pickup to support the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. HMF Can is supported by Stop &amp; Shop.
HMF is proud to continue our support of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mysticrotary.org/" rel="nofollow">Rotary Club of Mystic</a> as the charity partner of the Mystic Half &amp; 10K. The Rotary Club is dedicated to making a positive impact on the greater Mystic area through an annual scholarship program, local grants program and international efforts.

Local Event: Mystic Half Marathon & 10K

Mystic Half Marathon & 10K

Sunday May 19, 2024: Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! Enjoy scenic views for 13.1...

May 23, 2024 at 5pm - Join us in the library (20 High Street, Stonington CT)&nbsp;as we launch the debut romance novel "Happy Hour" by local author Elissa Bass.&nbsp;
Elissa will share a few favorite passages, entertain questions and sign copies of her book. Copies of “Happy Hour” will be available for sale. Come and celebrate love, friendship and self discovery!
Elissa Bass was born into a family of journalists and writers, which made dinnertime interesting. She had a long and award-winning career in journalism, including 23 years at The Day in New London, where she wrote a beloved TV column called The Remote. Then she started her own communications business, continuing to tell others’ stories while attending her two kids’ high school soccer and basketball games. She lives in southeastern Connecticut with her journalist husband and texts memes to her now grown children every day.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information on library programs, be sure to check out the <a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SFL&nbsp;Events Calendar.</a>&nbsp;

Local Event: SFL introduces "Happy Hour" by Elissa Bass - A Book Launch & Signing Event

SFL introduces "Happy Hour" by Elissa Bass - A...

Thursday May 23, 2024: May 23, 2024 at 5pm - Join us in the library (20 High Street, Stonington CT)&nbsp;as we launch the debut romance...

SFL introduces "Happy Hour" by Elissa Bass - A Book Launch & Signing Event

Coogan Farm Nature and Heritage Center

Walk, run, trot or ramble to raise funds for the Nature Center in Mystic: the three-mile course includes natural trails, rolling terrain and bridged water crossings starting from Coogan Farm.Join us at 162 Greenmanville Avenue at 9 am on Saturday, June 1,&nbsp;families, children and leashed dogs welcome.&nbsp;(The event is not a timed event.)
 Gather a group and help us reach our $30,000 goal to support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation at DPNC or sign up as an individual or a family.&nbsp;<a href="https://dpnc.org/ramble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dpnc.org/ramble/</a>

Local Event: Mr. Bill's Woodland Ramble

Mr. Bill's Woodland Ramble

Saturday June 1, 2024: Walk, run, trot or ramble to raise funds for the Nature Center in Mystic: the three-mile course includes natural...

Join us at The Road Church on Saturday, June 1, 2024, rain or shine, as we celebrate the "Share the Love" Festival, marking the 350th Anniversary of our beloved church. From 11am to 4pm, our grounds will be alive with festivities for all ages to enjoy. Delight in live music performances, get crafty with interactive activities, capture memories at the photobooth, and let your imagination soar with face painting. Savor delicious treats from food trucks, and don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in homemade pies by the North Stonington Congregational Church, available for purchase. Admission is free and open to the public, so gather your family and friends for a day of community, laughter, and love. This event is proudly sponsored by the Valenti Family of Dealerships. Save the date and join us for a memorable celebration!

Local Event:  "Share the Love" Festival, commemorating the 350th Anniversary of The Road Church!

 "Share the Love" Festival, commemorating the...

Saturday June 1, 2024: Join us at The Road Church on Saturday, June 1, 2024, rain or shine, as we celebrate the "Share the Love" Festival,...

 "Share the Love" Festival, commemorating the 350th Anniversary of The Road Church!

A spectacular beach race featuring stunning views! The half marathon course runs into the pristine neighborhoods of Watch Hill first before entering Weekapaug and running along the coastline and through the picturesque beach community. The Surftown Half Marathon, presented by Westerly Hospital, is a destination race not to miss, with additional distance options available.
The 2-person relay gives runners a chance to experience part of the awesome Surftown Half course split with a buddy for 5.1 mile and 8 mile legs. Relay participants exchange within walking distance of the pre/post-race area.
The 5K race offers a 3.1 mile beachy run to remember! The flat and fast course travels out-and-back along Winnapaug Pond and the Misquamicut beach community and starts shortly after the 13.1 mile race kicks off.
All participants earn a funky beach-themed finisher medal, a high quality short sleeve technical shirt and a post-race party by the beach with a variety of fresh food and a complimentary ice-cold beer from Grey Sail Brewing (21+ w/ID only).
2024 Challenge: In a popular return race series, the Shoreline Challenge explores three beautiful race courses in participants’ distance of choice! Start at the beautiful Mystic Half Marathon and 10K on May 19 and then sign up for any distance at the L+M Summer Stride 5K &amp; 10K on July 20. Finish at the Surftown Half Marathon, Relay &amp; 5K to earn the special Shoreline Challenge medal. <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/surftown-half-marathon-relay-5k/?page_id=951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DETAILS</a>
Give Back: Please help give back to the community that has opened their streets for participants. Donations of nonperishable food will be collected on race day through the HMF Can drive to benefit Jonnycake Center of Westerly. Jonnycake Center provides food, clothing, educational and financial assistance to those in need in the Westerly-Chariho area.

Local Event: Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K presented by Westerly Hospital

Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K presented by...

Sunday September 8, 2024: A spectacular beach race featuring stunning views! The half marathon course runs into the pristine neighborhoods of...

Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K presented by Westerly Hospital

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Camo-Clad Teens Participating In 'Assassins'...

Two teens were charged after police responded to 911 calls and rushed to a school. The teens had water guns as part of a popular game. 

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Mother’s Day 2024 Brunch: Where To Take Mom Out...

Now's the time to make reservations if you plan on celebrating mom by taking her out to brunch or dinner. 

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Stonington Schools Hiring For 21 Staff...

Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Stonington Schools Hiring For 21 Staff Positions   

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'Incredible Opportunity' To Own This Stunning...

This property is on the market for $2.85 million, according to Zillow.com. 

'Incredible Opportunity' To Own This Stunning Stonington Property

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Mystic Seaport Museum's 'Nickel Beer Day' This...

"Nickel Beer Day celebrates local breweries and the 19th century . . . a time when a beer cost five cents."

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