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Shore Publishing Community NewspapersP.O. Box 1010, 724 Boston Post Road

Madison, CT 06443

203-245-1877

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PublisherLisa Miksis

Section EditorSunny Bosco

Creative DirectorJulie Eckart Johnson

Production StaffJennifer Corthell

Chris Dobbins

Todd Rogers

Advertising DirectorRobyn Collins

Advertising StaffStephanie Alderman

Lindsay Braun

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4 .........................Branford

4 ............................Chester

5 .............................Clinton

6 .................... Deep River

8 ....................East Haven

12 .............................Essex

13 .......................Guilford

13 .............. Killingworth

13 ...................... Madison

17 ........North Branford

20 .............North Haven

20 ...........Old Saybrook

22 ................. Westbrook

22 ........... Farther Afi eld

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Branford Saturday, November 13Holiday Shopping Bazaar: White elephant table, door

prizes, refreshments for sale. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. Branford Community House, 46 Church Street.

All proceeds benefi t the CIAC Connecticut State Small

Varsity Hip Hop Champion Branford High School Dance

Team. For more information, call 203-488-7291.

Saturday, November 20Saint Therese Holiday Fair: Crafts, antiques, jewelry,

penny auction, raffl es, gift baskets, and much more. Saint

Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Road. 8:30 a.m. to

3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 and 8:30 a.m. to noon on

Sunday, Nov. 21.

Sunday, November 21Saint Therese Holiday Fair: Crafts, antiques, jewelry,

penny auction, raffl es, gift baskets, and much more. Saint

Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Road. 8:30 a.m. to

3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 and 8:30 a.m. to noon on

Sunday, Nov. 21.

Saturday, November 27Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade: The parade

leaves from Branford High School at 5 p.m., and

the tree lighting immediately follows on the Town

Green. For more information, or to join the parade, call

203-488-8304. Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 28.

Saturday, December 4First Congregational Church Christmas Fair: Featuring

a designer tree auction, homemade gifts, Christmas

ornaments, jewelry, glassware, toys, baked goods,

homemade candy, and wreaths. Breakfast and lunch

available. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The First Congregational

Church, 1009 Main Street. For more information, call

203-488-7201 or visit www.fi rstcongregationalbranford.

org.

Wednesday, December 8The Miracle of Christmas & Christmas Center Trip: The

Saint Clare Church of East Haven and the Saint Elizabeth

Church of Branford sponsor a bus trip to Lancaster

County, Pennsylvania. Departs Wednesday, Dec. 8 and

returns Thursday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $237 and include the

show, lodging, two meals, and admission to the National

Christmas Center Family Attraction and Christmas

Museum. For more information, call 203-469-7823.

OngoingCalls from Santa: Santa makes phone calls to

Branford children between 4 and 6 p.m. December

14 through 16. To sign up for the Branford Park &

Recreation Department’s Santa Hotline, visit www.

branford-ct.gov.

Chester Friday, December 3

Holiday Night Town Tree Lighting & Caroling: The 18th annual town Holiday Night has art gallery

and shop receptions, hot drinks, music, and more.

Free parking available at the Water Street and Maple

Street lots. 5 to 8 p.m. Main Street, Chester Village

Center.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: Featuring handcrafted

artisan gifts on sale during the tree lighting and caroling

event (above). 5 to 9 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4

Liberty Street.

Saturday, December 4Saint Joseph’s Christmas Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saint

Joseph’s Catholic Church, 48 Middlesex Avenue.

United Church of Chester Christmas Fair: 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. United Church of Chester, 29 West Main Street.

OngoingHoliday Gallery Sale: Artists receptions are from

5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. Open daily noon to

6 p.m. through Dec. 30. 5 West Main Street. For

more information, call 860-526-5575 or visit www.

ctriverartisans.com.

Clinton Saturday, November 13Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton Fire House, 35

East Main Street. For more information, call 860-669-8131.

Saturday, November 20American Legion Holiday Craft, Bake & Tag Sale: American Legion Auxiliary Clinton Unit No. 66 invites

you to browse a wide variety of baked goods, hats, mittens,

scarves, doll clothing, ornaments, and more. 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. American Legion Hall, 82 West Main Street.

Proceeds benefi t veterans and local children in need.

Saint Mary’s Church Christmas Fair: Raffl e,

crafts, vendors, baked goods, children’s rooms,

silent auction, photos with Santa, food. 9 a.m. to

2 p.m. Church Hall, Saint Mary’s Church, 54

Grove Street. Admission & parking are free. For

more info, visit www.stmarysclinton.com.

United Methodist Church of Clinton Holly Fair:

Food, handcrafted gifts and decorations, cards, jewelry,

wreaths, used books, and more. Lunch of soup, chowder,

and sandwiches is available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Fair is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of

Clinton, 12 Commerce Street. For more information, call

860-669-8396.

Sunday, December 5Christmas in Clinton: The Clinton Chamber of

Commerce hosts a massive holiday celebration

that includes caroling, tree lighting, a gift bazaar,

and music, as well as activities at area churches,

the Tree and Wreath Festival, and a visit from

Santa. Most activities are between 2 and 6 pm.

For more information, call 860-669-3889 or visit www.

clintonct.com.

The Sailing Masters of 1812 help celebrate Christmas in Clinton (see p. 5). Photo by Adam Coppola

Essex’s annual Trees in the Rigging waterfront parade is on Sunday, Nov. 28 this year (see p. 12). Photo by Wes Bray


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Saturday, December 11Hansel & Gretel: The Opera Theater of Connecticut

presents its abbreviated version of the classic Engelbert

Humperdinck favorite, Hansel & Gretel in English with

piano accompaniment, a children’s chorus, and dancing

angels. Also features dancers from the Audrey Ward

School of Dance. 2 p.m. Andrew’s Memorial Theater,

54 East Main Street. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for

children 15 years and under. To purchase tickets, call

860-669-8999, or visit www.operatheater-ct.org.

OngoingHoliday Gallery Sale: Artists receptions are from 5 to

8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. Open daily noon to 6 p.m. through

Dec. 30. 5 West Main Street. For more information, call

860-526-5575 or visit www.ctriverartisans.com.

Deep River Friday, December 3

Town Holiday Stroll: Hot chocolate, cookies, and

horse-drawn carriage rides at Town Hall, 174

Main Street. Along Main Street, local businesses

are open late to serve treats. On the Green, a tree lighting

and a visit from Santa. 5 p.m. Deep River Center.

Saturday, December 4Ye Olde English Christmas Faire Weekend: Homemade

decorations, candy, pies and cakes, wreaths, toys, knitted

and crocheted items, country kitchen, and much more.

Lunch and breakfast served at the Reindeer Restaurant.

Seatings for Dessert by Candlelight, with gourmet dessert

and music, are at 6 and 7:30 p.m. and cost $6. Tickets are

$10 for adults, $5 for children under 6, and are available

at the church offi ce from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday

through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.

4 and Sunday, Dec. 5. For more information, visit www.

deepriverchurch.org.

Sunday, December 5Ye Olde English Christmas Faire Weekend: Homemade

decorations, candy, pies and cakes, wreaths, toys, knitted

and crocheted items, country kitchen, and much more.

Lunch and breakfast served at the Reindeer Restaurant.

Seatings for Dessert by Candlelight, with gourmet

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All items for sale will be handmade by New England artisans.

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dessert and music, are at 6 and 7:30 p.m. and cost $6. The

Festival of Christmas Music is at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.

5 and features Bill Groth. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for

children under 6, and are available at the church offi ce

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30

a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5. For

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East Haven Saturday, November 13

Old Stone Church Holiday Fair: Baked goods,

candles, jewelry, novelty items, crafts, gift baskets,

fl oral arrangements, seasonal items, white elephant,

and more. Santa Claus will visit. Refreshments available. 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. The Old Stone Church, 251 Main Street. For

more information, call 203-467-2907.

Our Lady of Pompeii Church Christmas Fair:

Unique handcrafts, stocking stuffers, antique

jewelry items, homemade candy and baked goods,

knitted and crocheted items, and more. Children can have

their faces painted or their picture taken with Santa.

Homecooked lunch available. Christmas trees will be

raffl ed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 8:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Church Hall, Our Lady of

Pompeii, Route 80.

Sunday, November 14Our Lady of Pompeii Church Christmas Fair:

Unique handcrafts, stocking stuffers, antique

jewelry items, homemade candy and baked goods,

knitted and crocheted items, and more. Children can have

their faces painted or their picture taken with Santa.

Homecooked lunch available. Christmas trees will be

raffl ed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 8:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Church Hall, Our Lady of

Pompeii, Route 80.

Swimmers take the Penguin Plunge at East Haven Town Beach (see p. 10). Photo by Nancy Dionne


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Anchor & Compass –Anchor & Compass – Visit Sage for Hot Pretzels and Cold BeerCelebrations –Celebrations – Come share some Holiday Cheer with Linda and see What’s New for the Season (Free gift wrapping as always!)Deep River Pizza –Deep River Pizza – Feed the Family with John’s famous $1 slicesDeep River Toy Company –Deep River Toy Company – Special Evening Discounts and Game Demos with Janet and Tim.Grab a cup of tasty cider and a bite of delicious holiday cookies with JanetEl & Ela’s – El & Ela’s – Join Beth & Elliot for a Holiday Open House and enjoy great music, yummy food, and tasty beveragesKariann Price Designs – Kariann Price Designs – Kariann is offering 10% off all purchasesLace Factory – Lace Factory – Andrea will be serving up some delicious chocolate fondue and spirited coffees in front of Du Glace Sweet Shoppe – Sweet Shoppe – Joe & Art will have simmering mulled cider and sweet treatsSilver Leaf Consignments -Silver Leaf Consignments - Visit Christian to receive a 25% discount on all clothing purchases.

4:30pm-6:30pm –4:30pm-6:30pm – Get Cozy in our Library’s Train Room for Readingsof the Polar Express, Hot Chocolate and Cookies.5pm-8pm – 5pm-8pm – Park and Rec brings merriment downtownwith Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Caroling, and don’tmiss Santa arriving by Fire Engine for the Town Tree Lighting!

The Merchants along Main Street will host festive celebrations all evening long. Keep your eye out for Surprise Sales!!!

Saturday, November 20Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas Fair: Food, crafts,

raffl e, cakewalk, and a visit from Santa. 9 a.m. to 2

p.m. Church hall, 80 Taylor Avenue. For more

information, call 203-469-8188.

Thanksgiving Day, November 25Free Thanksgiving Dinner: A free traditional dinner

is served by the East Haven Rotary. Open to the public.

Packaged dinners also provided for take-out, pick up, or

delivery if transportation not available. Please contact the

East Haven Senior Center at 203-468-3277 if you would

like a dinner (please note that you do NOT need to identify

yourself). With the increasing needs of the community,

monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. Anyone

who wishes to donate may contact Mr. Parente at 203-

469-0077 or mail checks payable to East Haven Rotary

“Thanksgiving Donation” c/o The Bank of Southern

Connecticut, 445 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405.

Noon. East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue.

Saturday, November 27Town Tree Lighting: 5 p.m.

On the Town Green

Saturday, December 4Breakfast With Santa: Hosted by the East Haven

Rotary, the annual breakfast features free Amber

Alert ID cards for all children present and a menu of

pancakes and sausage, with juice, milk, hot chocolate, and

coffee. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. in his sleigh and brings a gift

for every child. 9 to 11:30 a.m. East Haven Senior Center,

91 Taylor Avenue. Admission is free for children under 8

years of age, and $5 (or an unwrapped toy) for adults.

Penguin Plunge: Registration: 11 a.m. Plunge: 1 p.m.

East Haven Town Beach, Cosey Beach Avenue. For more


Wednesday, December 8The Miracle of Christmas & Christmas Center Trip: The

Saint Clare Church of East Haven and the Saint Elizabeth

Church of Branford sponsor a bus trip to Lancaster County,

Pennsylvania. Departs Wednesday, Dec. 8 and returns

Thursday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $237 and include the show,

lodging, two meals, and admission to the National Christmas

Center Family Attraction and Christmas Museum. For more

East Haven Continued

The First Church of Christ Congregational, Clinton

Saturday, December 4 ❆ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free admission ❆ Ample free parkingChurch offi ce (860) 669-5735

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First Church highlights:

Light Lunch11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Apple Pies Baked Goods

Children’s Only Shopping Room

Christmas Treasures Past Room

Tea Cup Auction & Quilt Raffl e

Hand-crafted Items

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OngoingClothe the Children Campaign: Every year, the Rotary Club

of East Haven coordinates with the Board of Education

to raise money to purchase winter clothing for needy

local children. Donation canisters are available at six area

Wendy’s Restaurants. If you would like to donate to Clothe

the Children, please make checks payable to East Haven

Rotary Clothe the Children c/o Benjamin Mazzucco, 920

Foxon Road, PMB 471, East Haven, CT, 06512.

Saint Clare Church Christmas Faire: Crafts, raffl es, cookie

walk, religious items, jewelry, books, and a visit from Santa.

Lunch available. Saint Clare Church, 234 Coe Avenue. For

more information, call 203-467-5136, ext. 301.

Essex Saturday, November 13Thankful Hearts Bazaar: Handmade gifts, decorations,

ornaments, wreaths, plants, lighted tabletop trees and

globes, baked goods, preserves, and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 10 Prospect Street. Admission is free.

Saturday, November 20XTreme Trees: Birds ‘n’ Boughs: 7 to 10 p.m. Left Bank

Gallery, 10 Main Street. Tickets: $40 ($35 in advance). For

info, call 860-767-0660.

Sunday, November 28Trees in the Rigging: Annual event that features a

lantern-lit carol and stroll down Main Street, with

spectators joining the Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife and

Drum Corps, a stop at the Essex Town Hall at 4:30 p.m.,

ending at the Connecticut River Museum with a parade of

ships decorated in holiday lights. Best views are from the lawn

of the Connecticut River Museum at the foot of Main Street.

Santa arrives by boat on the Museum’s lawn. The Museum

will be open that evening for the 17th Annual Holiday Train

Show at a reduced admission fee of $5. For more information,

call the Connecticut River Museum at 860-767-8269 or go to

www.ctrivermuseum.org. Rain date is Sunday, Dec. 5.

Saturday, Dec. 4Town Holiday Stroll: A day of holiday fun and

shopping, ending with a tree lighting at 5 p.m. on

the Town Green. Village shops offer refreshments,

while musicians perform all afternoon. Noon to 5 p.m. For

more information, call the Essex Board of Trade at 860-767-

3904 or visit www.essexct.com.

OngoingConnecticut River Museum Holiday Train Show: Family-friendly holiday tradition that features a fully-

operational scale layout designed by train artist Steve

Cryan. Friday, Nov. 26 through Feb. 13. Open from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and closed Mondays. 67 Main Street.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children

ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under.

For more information, call 860-767-8269 or go to www.

ctrivermuseum.org.

Barnum: Family-friendly musical by Mark Bramble,

Michael Stewart, and Cy Coleman the Ivoryton

playhouse. Thursday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 19.

For tickets and information, call 860-767-7318.

The Essex Steam Train North Pole Express: An

enchanting nighttime trip to the North Pole with

a live, musical performance of The Night Before Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate and sugar

cookies, small gifts for each child, and more. Children

are encouraged to wear pajamas. Through Jan. 1 (Dec. 31

sold out). Parlor car tickets are $50, and coach tickets are

$25. For more information or to purchase tickets, call

800-377-3987 or visit www.essexsteamtrain.com/

northpole.

The Essex Steam Train Santa Special: Don’t miss

this one-of-a-kind holiday experience to ride the

Essex Steam Train decorated with vintage holiday

ornaments, with visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph,

and a Christmas Penguin. Each child will receive a gift

from Santa’s elves. Departures are at 1 and 2:30 p.m. on

Nov. 26 and 28, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19. The ride

is one-hour long, and runs rain or shine. Parlor car tickets

are $40, coach tickets are $20. For more information or to

purchase tickets, call 800-377-3987 or visit www.

essexsteamtrain.com/santa.html.

Guilford Saturday, November 20Open Hearth Cooked Colonial Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Medad Stone Tavern, 197 Three Mile Course

Friday, December 3Town Tree Lighting: Music, crafts, and tree

lighting. 6:30 p.m. Guilford Green. For a complete

schedule, visit www.guilfordct.com

OngoingHoliday Food Basket Program: Guilford Social Services,

the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, the American

Legion and Auxiliary, the Guilford Rotary Club, Guilford

Seniors, and the Guilford Food Bank sponsor the Holiday

Food Basket Program. Thanksgiving basket donations

will be received at the VFW, 104 Mill Road, on Sunday,

Nov. 21 from noon to 6 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 22 from 2

to 6 p.m. Baskets will be distributed on Tuesday, Nov. 23

from 2 to 6 p.m. Christmas food basket donations will be

accepted on Dec. 20 from 2 to 6 p.m., Dec. 21 from 2 to

6 p.m. Baskets will be distributed on Dec. 22 from 2 to

6 p.m. Volunteers are needed. For more information, call

203-453-8009.

The Magic Toy Shop: Annual holiday show for children.

Shows are Friday, Dec. 3, Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday,

Dec. 5. For tickets and information, call 203-457-0822.

Killingworth Saturday, November 13Christmas Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saint James Episcopal

Church, 501 Killingworth Road, Higganum. For more


Saturday, November 20Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Haddam-Killingworth Middle School,

451 Route 81. Admission is free. For more information, call

860-345-3583 or email [email protected].

Friday, December 3Ahavah: A Christmas Mystére: Created by Elisa Schroth,

the artistic director of The Christian Academy of Dance,

Ahavah is an original ballet about the meaning of

Christmas. 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, and 2 and 7 p.m. on

Saturday, Dec. 4. The Morgan School, 27 Killingworth

Turnpike (Route 81). Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for

seniors and children ages 6 to 12, and may be purchased

online at www.theahavahstory.com or by calling 860-663-

2069, ext. 11. Donations of non-perishable food items

accepted at each performance for the Shoreline Soup

Kitchens and Pantries.

Saturday, December 4Killingworth Historical Society Christmas Fair: This

annual holiday boutique has unique historic gifts, gift

baskets, ornaments, centerpieces, wreaths, doll clothing,

breads and cookies, and much more. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Black Rock Schoolhouse, Route 81 and Recycle

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Killingworth Nursery School Association’s Holiday Craft Fair: For more information, call 860-663-2950.

Saturday Dec. 11Wolf Hollow Light Show: Light show by the

Gorski family, beautiful decorations, Santa, hot

cocoa, and chili on sale to benefi t the Boy Scouts.

Sponsored by the Killingworth Women’s Organization. 5

p.m. Wolf Hollow Lane.

Madison Saturday, November 13Holiday Craft Show: The Saint Margaret Knights of

Columbus holds its annual craft show, featuring quilts,

jewelry, soaps, gifts, doll clothing, baby items, pet items,

calendars, ornaments, and much more. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saint Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street. Admission

is free and proceeds benefi t the Knights of Columbus

Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 203-421-

5082.

Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild Christmas Craft Fair: Handmade decorations and gifts, items from

Christmases past, bake sale with specialty items, annual

silent auction. 9 a.m. to 2 pm. Lutheran Church of

Madison, 9 Britton Lane.

Guilford’s annual tree lighting and holiday concert takes place on the fi rst weekend in December (see p. 13). Photo by Judith L. Barbosa


Saint Andrew’s Holiday Fair: Tag sale, baked goods,

theme baskets, books, children’s shopping, a Christmas

shop, fashion accessories, Ye Olde Bottle Shoppe,

attic treasures, vendors, handcrafts, holiday turkey

orders, photos with Santa, and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 232 Durham Road.


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Ye Olde Meetinghouse Fair: Annual event featuring

Christmas items, crafts, books, jewelry, white elephant,

and gold elephant items. Proceeds benefi t shoreline

charities. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Congregational Church,

26 Meetinghouse Lane. For more information, call 203-

245-1290 or send email to [email protected]

Saturday, December 4Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Madison Arts Barn,

8 Campus Drive. For more information, call 203-804-

2693 or send an email to [email protected].

Holiday Parade & Town Tree Lighting: Parade

begins at 2 p.m., marching down Wall Street and

continuing through Madison Center. Children

can see Santa at Café Allegre from 2:15 to 4 p.m.,

after which the lit luminarias cross the Green to

the Madison ABC Annual Holiday Concert at the First

Congregational Church. The event also features hayrides,

caroling, and storytelling. Events in town continue until

4 p.m. Caroling and tree lighting on the Town Green ’til

4:30 p.m. ABC Concert at the First Congregational

Church on the Green following the tree lighting. For

more information, contact Eileen Banisch at the

MadisonChamber of Commerce at 203-245-7394 or send

an email to [email protected].

Sunday, December 5Shoreline Soul Holiday Concert: For more information,

call 203-245-6944.

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local artists and craftsmen, including handmade

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Saturday, November 20 Homemade Gingerbread House Contest: Applications

and rules available at the Community Center, 1599 Foxon

Road. Open to residents 12 years and younger. Free

to enter, winners will be determined by public voting.

Three prizes awarded. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Branford

Senior Center, 1675 Foxon Road.

North Branford Congregational Church Holly Fair: White elephant room, jewelry table, baked

goods, country kitchen, a cookie walk, raffl e, and

much more. Breakfast and lunch by Café Noel available.

Santa will make an appearance 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. North

Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Road

(Route 80). Free parking. For more information, call 203-

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Senior Holiday Fair: Fresh pies, baked goods, Christmas

trees, ornaments, handmade Afghans and scarves, baby

items, vintage jewelry, plus a raffl e, a Christmas Cove and

kid’s corner, and a gingerbread house competition. Your

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Senior Center. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Branford Senior

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and baked goods. Proceeds benefi t the Reynolds-Beers

House, the Miller Barn, the Little Red School House,

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the care of the Society. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reynolds-Beers

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Center. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See page 16.

Friday, December 3 Town Tree Lighting: Friends, neighbors, and hot

chocolate. Sponsored by the North Branford

Rotary, Fire Company No. 2, and the North

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Saturday, January 15Children’s Flea Market: Space is available for children in

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be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stanley T.

Williams Gymnasium. Tables are $10 for residents, $15

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North Haven Thursday, November 11Thanksgiving Centerpiece Design: The North Haven

Garden Club meets for a program featuring a Thanksgiving

centerpiece design demonstration by Amelia Pope, owner

of Flowers by Amelia. 7 p.m. First Congregational Church,

28 Church Street. For more information, call 203-484-

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Saturday, November 20Holiday Fair at Saint Frances Cabrini Church: 9 a.m. to

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Saturday, December 4 Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ridge Road Elementary

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Montowese Baptist Church Christmas Fair: Lunch,

raffl es, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, free gifts, a tag sale

with $1 items, and much more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Montowese

Baptist Church, 201 Quinnipiac Avenue.

Sunday, December 5Town Tree Lighting: Hayrides, a performance by

the North Haven High School Concert Choir,

pictures with Santa Claus, face painting, and more.

2 to 5 p.m. Town Green. For more information, call 203-

239-5321 ext. 770. In case of inclement weather, the

ceremony is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 6

Wednesday, December 8Holiday Concert With Liz McNicholl: 7 p.m. North Haven

Library, 17 Elm Street. Admission is free. Non-residents

are welcome. For more information, call 203-239-5803.

Saturday, December 11Screening of A Christmas Carol: 2 p.m. North Haven

Library, 17 Elm Street. Admission is free. Non-residents


Wednesday, December 15Screening of Holiday Inn: Noon. North Haven Library, 17

Elm Street. Admission is free. Bring a lunch. Non-residents


OngoingHoliday Food Drive: Sponsored by the churches of North

Haven, the town’s annual holiday food drive continues

through December. Holiday boxes will be delivered to local

families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. To donate, take

non-perishable items to the North Haven Congregational

Church, 28 Church Street, on weekdays between 8:30 and

11 a.m. by Dec. 13. Collection bins are also located at Town

Hall, Arnold’s Jewelers, Candid Cleaners, J-Roos, Storage

Depot, Connex Credit Union North Haven, Mary’s Helper,

Studio 8, Ron’s Barber Shop, Healthtrax, North Haven

Academy, and Tobin Center. For more information and a

list of specifi c food items needed, call the North Haven

Congregational Church at 203-239-5691.

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including pet gifts, jewelry, handmade knitted items,

novelty items, ornaments, and baked goods. Breakfast is

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Friday, December 3Town Holiday Stroll & Torchlight Parade Muster: Special sales and promotions, wine and cheese,

Santa, and sleigh rides down Main Street. 4:30 to

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Monday, Dec. 6Christmas is for Kids: Food, drink, music by the Moving

Target Band. 6 to 9 p.m. Otter Cove Restaurant, 99 Essex

Road. Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefi t Old Saybrook

Youth & Family Services and Essex Social Services.

OngoingHoliday Gift Donations: The Montessori School, 96 Essex

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Farther Afi eld Thursday, November 11Health Through the Holidays: Speaker Dr. Tim Malton,

chiropractor, presents helpful ways to stay healthy

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Saturday, November 13The Saint James Christmas Fair & Turkey Dinner: Annual Christmas Fair featuring a tag sale, handmade

crafts, baked goods, homemade candy, jewelry, and a

kid’s corner. A traditional turkey dinner is served from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m., with take-out available. Raffl e with hourly

prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Saint James Episcopal

Church, Route 81 and Little City Road, Higganum.

Sunday, November 14Glastonbury Grand Chanukah Fair: A festive

pre-holiday event open to all and intended to

promote the holiday spirit, featuring shopping,

crafts, decorate your own menorah, dreidel making,

donuts, a latke bar, and the opportunity to have your

picture taken with “Judah the Macabee.” 1 to 4 p.m.

Chabad Jewish Center, 25 Harris Street, Glastonbury.


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Tuesday, November 16Holiday Dutch Auction: 6:30 p.m. St. Andrews Church,

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Saturday, November 20Holly Berry Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sacred Heart

Academy, 265 Benham St., Hamden. For info, call 203-

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Middletown Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church of

the Holy Trinity, 381 Main Street, Middletown. For more

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Silent Auction & Wine Tasting: The third annual silent

auction features samples from around the world, with

appetizers from several area restaurants. 7 to 9 p.m.

Smith’s Acres, 4 West Main Street, Niantic. Tickets are

$30 and are available at Smiths Acres. Proceeds benefi t

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Saturday, November 27Niantic Village Holiday Stroll: The East Lyme

villages of Niantic and Flanders host this family-

friendly holiday stroll that features horse-drawn

carriage rides, caroling, complimentary hot cider and

cocoa, and Santa’s entrance on a fi re truck just prior to

the tree lighting at 5 p.m. on Liberty Green in Niantic.

4 to 8 p.m.

The Nutcracker: 3 p.m. Middletown High School

Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown.

Tickets are $30, or $20 for children under 12. For more

information, call 860-347-4887 or 860-346-3369 or visit

www.greatermiddletownconcerts.org.

Friday, December 10Deck the Walls Holiday Exhibition & Sale: Opening

Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. Lyme Art Association and Gallery,

90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Runs through Jan. 8. For info,

call 860-434-7802.

Saturday, December 11Handel’s Messiah: A performance of the Christmas

portion of Handel’s masterpiece, performed by the New

Haven Symphony Orchestra and the Cathedral of Saint

Joseph Schola Cantorum. 7 p.m. First Congregational

Church of Old Lyme. Tickets start at $30, or $10 for

students.

Saturday, December 11 and Sunday Dec. 12The Nutcracker: The Eastern Connecticut Ballet performs

Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic with music by the

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. Performances

at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, and

1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12. Garde Arts Center, New

London. For tickets and information, call 860-444-7373 or

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Sunday, December 12Niantic Light Parade: 5 p.m. Rain date is Monday, Dec. 13.

Tuesday, December 14Holiday Floral Arrangement Class: The Haddam-

Killingworth Recreation Department’s holiday fl oral

arrangement class meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the

Killingworth Elementary School, 340 Route 81. The fee

is $28 for adults and $22 for senior citizens. Participants

should bring a pair of scissors and pruners to cut fl ower

stems and ribbon. Advance registration is requested. For


OngoingArt Yule Love Exhibition & Sale: Phoebe Griffi n Noyes

Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme. Runs through Dec.

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Christmas by the Sea: From Nov. 26 to Jan. 2, 2011, relive

an old-fashioned holiday in this Victorian seaside village

at Mystic Seaport, that has been named the number two

holiday destination in the country by Time.com. Listen to

old-fashioned Christmas stories aboard an historic vessel,

sing carols with the chantey singers, or make your own

gingerbread lighthouse. On December Saturdays, visit the

Gingerbread Blast from 1 to 3 p.m. From Dec. 26 to Jan. 2,

daily performances by E.A. Davis, 19th-century magician.

For more information, visit www.mysticseaport.org.

Dear Santa: Opening Reception is 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,

Dec. 2. Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street. Old Lyme. Runs

through Jan. 3. For more information, call 860-434-8807 or

visit www.cooleygallery.com.

Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Park: Drive through a

twinkling light display featuring more than 60 images,

including an ice tunnel. Friday, Nov. 19 through Friday,

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photos with Santa, a fi shing pond, face painting, and a

lollipop tree. A ziti dinner with meatballs will be served

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Mystic Lantern Light Tours: A one-hour historic walking

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The Magic of Christmas Celebration: Fantasy

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