Community Bulletin Board for Nov. 10, 2024

U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. Groton Base will be hosting a memorial service in commemoration of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St. The public is invited to attend.The Coast Guard Band will hold a free concert, "Tempus Fugit," on Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in Leamy Hall. Under the direction of Captain Adam Williamson, the program features works by Jay Kennedy, Felix Mendelssohn, Percy Grainger, Alexandra Gardner, Pierre Leemans, Gerard Schwarz and Paul Hindemith. For more information, go to www.uscg.mil/Community/Band or call 860-701-6826.Bill Memorial Library will host local attorney Rochelle Duyan on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. for a program on navigating the probate process. Duyan will discuss probate and answer questions, providing insights for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one. For more information, call 860-445-0392.The Noank Baptist Church's 78th Annual Holiday Bazaar has all of the magic of a bygone era, mixed with the excitement of the upcoming holiday season. Kris Kringle, aka Lou Toscano, affectionately known as Mr. T, will be arriving in the morning to kick off the holiday season. The Noank Village will be holding the event on Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Silent auction closes at 2 p.m.The New London County Retired Teachers Association will hold a buffet lunch business meeting at Prime 82 on Nov. 19. The cost is $30, which includes lunch and the program. Registration starts at 11 a.m., with the business meeting from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by the buffet from noon to 1 p.m. The program, titled "A Funny Program about Funny Programs: The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time," will be hosted by award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin. Reservations can be made by contacting Mrs. Freddie Gimbert at 860-887-6851 or freddiegimbert@gmail.com by Nov. 14.The Friends of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park are hosting Edward Dirgo and Robert Lecce from Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates on Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Monument House Museum. Registration is required due to limited seating. Attendees will have the chance to sample chocolate and hot cocoa, with chocolate bars and cocoa available for purchase afterward. For more information, go to fortgriswold.org/chocolate.Mysticalligrapher's will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 13, at the Mystic & Noank Library, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event will be free to the public. For more information, call 860-536-8477.The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will host the Elephants-in-Winter Sale on Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organized by the Ladies Benevolent Society, the event will include a variety of holiday items: Christmas decorations, linens, toys, books and handmade crafts. For more information, call 860-434-5656 or go to fccol.org.St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Norwich will host its next speaker series on Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Jason Erban from the Norwich Fire Deptartment will lead an introductory session on CPR/AED. For more information, contact Dale Eichholz at eichholzdale@gmail.com or 860-859-0401, or St. Mark's office at 860-887-6826.East Lyme historian Tom Schuch will give a presentation to the Pomfret Historical Society at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 titled "New London: A Microcosm of American History. Slavery, the REAL West Indies Trade and the Struggle for Freedom and Civil RIghts, 1637-2023." A social time at the Pomfret Community Center is set aside a half hour before the presentation. The presentation will include information about how inland communities like Pomfret benefited from the slave trade. For information, email windsong@snet.net.The Bill Memorial Library will host the Mystic River Brass Ensemble concert on Nov. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. This volunteer group from Southeastern Connecticut is known for performing brass music at community events. The concert is open to the public, but space is limited. For more information, call 860-445-0392 or go to bit.ly/BMLbrass.The Creative Way, a monthly gathering focused on creativity and spirituality, will start up Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Center in Norwich. Inspired by Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" and Karen Armstrong's "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life," the group practices daily writing, mindfulness walks, and creative "playdates." For more information, contact David Horst at davidmhorst@gmail.com.Ellis Tech SkillsUSA in Danielson is collecting toys for Toys for Tots to support local families in need this holiday season. New, unwrapped toys for all ages can be donated at the gym and main lobbies until Dec. 5. For more information, call 860-751-2140 or Paula Roswell paula.roswell@cttech.org, or Elliott Hayden elliott.hayden@cttech.org. Or visit https://www.skillsusa-connecticut.com/. For information to parents looking to receive toys, call Gail Wernikoff at 860-751-2140.The Old Mystic History Center is showcasing "Charles Q. Eldredge: An Old Mystic Original," showing the unique collection of Eldredge, who was born in Old Mystic in 1845 and developed an extensive collection of mementos and souvenirs that he assembled into a small museum on the Mystic River. The exhibit is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 860-536-9771 or email omhc06372@yahoo.com.The United Congregational Church of Westerly will host its 60th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov.16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a silent auction, baked goods, gluten-free and dairy-free food, soups, canned goods, a book nook, nostalgia boutique, jewelry shop, gift baskets, and artificial wreaths and trees. Additional events will be held on Nov. 23, and Dec. 7. For more information, contact Sandi Davis at 860-599-4279 or 860-287-0051. Masonicare Hospice is seeking volunteers across eastern Connecticut to assist with tasks such as companionship, sitting vigil, family support and clerical work. Veterans are also needed for the "We Honor Veterans" program. Registration will end on Nov. 18. For more information, call Pam McCauley at 860-980-2657 or https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1929554565.A magical morning of music and fun is planned at the Stonington Community Center's Dreamers Sing-Along Show starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.The 30-minute sing-along will include hits from Disney's "Encanto" and "Tangled." After the performance, guests will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with their favorite characters - Mirabel, Rapunzel, and Flynn Ryder, brought to life by Simply Enchanted from Westerly.Tickets range from $35 for a party of two to $77 for a party of six. Learn more and get your tickets at thecomo.org/events.The CT Shoreline Soroptimist Club provides financial support to women who are head of household and who are enrolled in an educational or training program. For more information, contact ShorelineSoroptimist@gmail.com. Applications or this cycle are due Nov. 15.The funds can be used at the discretion of the recipient, with the intention of facilitating staying in the program. Applications are available at: https://soroptimist.imgix.net/05-for-members/Program_Resources/live-your-dream-awards-club-resources/lyda-application.pdf.Community Bulletin Board is a free service of The Day. To submit, email times@theday.com. For easy access to websites and emails listed here, go to www.theday.com and type "Bulletin Board" into the search bar.