Community Calendar
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VegiCare Drop Off at the LCC Horsesheds
VegiCare Drop Off at the LCC Horsesheds
VEGICARE – It’s that THYME again! – JULY 1 till frost! With enthusiasm that can’t be SQUASHED and a mission that can’t be BEET, VegiCare returns for its 8th season. LETTUCE invite you to help us GROW further and allow our collective efforts to MUSHROOM. The Lyme Health Ministry is […]
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Tech Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays
This is a drop-in time for you to come with your tech questions. Consider it a Stump the Librarian event! Please come with your device(s) and all necessary passwords. We can take this time to make sure you are set up properly to take advantage of all the library has […]
Pardon My Garden
Pardon My Garden
Active and not-so active gardeners visit gardens in Lyme and the surrounding towns. Pardon My Garden is informal, informative, and everyone is always welcome! This week we will be visiting Lynne Parshall's and David Bromley's gardens. Check out our website for information, and to subscribe to our listserv. Subscribers receive automatic […]
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Handcrafters Gathering
Handcrafters Gathering
Handcrafters of all abilities are invited to gather in the Lyme Room Wednesday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. Bring a project to work on or a pattern to share, and enjoy good company. All ages are welcome and encouraged! Tea and cookies are always available.
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Independence Day
Those Guys Independence Day Breakfast at LCC
Those Guys Independence Day Breakfast at LCC
Start your 4th of July with a bang. Come to the Those Guys breakfast at the Congregational Church from 8:00 to 10:00. The usual monthly Wednesday morning breakfast of Those Guys has been moved to Thursday to celebrate the holiday with Lyme, our family and friends. Bill Murphy will be […]
Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration – Parade with Lyme Town Band
Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration – Parade with Lyme Town Band
4th of July Activities Parade at 10 am Activities on the Green 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Musical Performances by The Lyme Community Band Ross Hollow The North Country Chordsmen Highlights from the NCCT show "Big Fish" Games! Pie Eating Contest! Food! Pony Rides! Entertainment! Crafts! Touch a Truck! You […]
Orford-Fairlee July 4th Parade, BBQ, Fireworks
Orford-Fairlee July 4th Parade, BBQ, Fireworks
A parade begins at Rivendell Middle School in Orford at 11 a.m. and proceeds across the bridge to Route 5 in Fairlee (theme: "100 Years of Ripley’s Believe It or Not"). The parade will be followed by a concert, flag-raising and chicken barbecue on the Fairlee green at noon. Festivities […]
Lyme Historians – Chesley School Open
Lyme Historians – Chesley School Open
Stop in to see the Chesley Schoolhouse, the oldest surviving one-room schoolhouse in Lyme: 161 Baker Hill Road (just beyond the southern jct. with Isaac Perkins) OPEN JULY 4 1:00 - 3:00pm (or by appointment by contacting Laurie Wadsworth at lauriewads49@gmail.com if those times are inconvenient) Children more than welcome, but no […]
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Family Movie Night at the Orford Bandstand
Family Movie Night at the Orford Bandstand
Movies at the Orford Bandstand Timeless Classic Movies for the whole family While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. (PG, 1987) Movies start at […]
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Combined Lyme Worship Service
Combined Lyme Worship Service
Lyme Congregational Church and First Baptist Church of Lyme will be worshipping together. At the Lyme Congregational Church or on the Common -- look for details from the churches.
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Our Hour Friendly Gathering
Our Hour Friendly Gathering
Our Hour - a friendly gathering We’d love to see you and spend some easy time together. For those who may not have attended before, Our Hour is a late morning hour filled with love and an effort to providing you and others with a window of time for peace, […]
Lyme Biodiversity Working Group meeting
Lyme Biodiversity Working Group meeting
weekly meeting Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. New location: Northern Woodlands office at 16 On the Common. Thank you Northern Woodlands! All are welcome! Co-Chairs Meg Sheehan, Rob Wipfler Email: biodiversitygroupoflyme@gmail.com.
Pardon My Garden
Pardon My Garden
Active and not-so active gardeners visit gardens in Lyme and the surrounding towns. Pardon My Garden is informal, informative, and everyone is always welcome! This week we will be visiting Suzanne Elusorr's garden. Check out our website for information, and to subscribe to our listserv. Subscribers receive automatic reminders and directions […]
Fairlee Concert on the Common – Steel Pier Jazz Band
Fairlee Concert on the Common – Steel Pier Jazz Band
Free concerts Tuesday nights in July and August on the Fairlee Town Common. Led by retired music educator Woody Strobeck, the Steel Pier Jazz Band features talented musicians performing lively Dixieland music that will have your toes tapping! Click here for the full schedule.
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Library Art Opening – Carl Mehrbach
Library Art Opening – Carl Mehrbach
How's It Gonna End?: Drawings and paintings by Carl Mehrbach Artist's Reception: Wed July 10th, 5:30-7 pm. Art Exhibit: July 8th-September 28th, 2019 10% of any sales will be donated to the Friends of Lyme Library. Carl Mehrbach began his college education as scientist, obtaining an MS in Oceanography. Mehrbach then moved to New York City […]
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Lawn Party Luncheon on the River
Lawn Party Luncheon on the River
Lawn Party Luncheon Join us for lunch prepared by neighbors from both Lyme and Orford, under a tent provided by Those Guys, at Teccas' home on the Connecticut River in Orford. There is no cost for the meal. Donations will be accepted to support ongoing programming. Menu Chilled, minted pea […]
NO CommunityCare Office Hours
NO CommunityCare Office Hours
There will be no CCL Office hours this afternoon. Please join us at the Lawn Party Luncheon. As always, contact us, if you need us. Connect with Us. Or just enjoy our comfortable living room. We are eager to answer your questions and hear your suggestions! Stop by our office […]
Story Time at the Lyme Library
Story Time at the Lyme Library
Shoot for the Moon! Story Time at the Lyme Library with Miss Judy. Great for ages 3-7. No story time on July 4. Stories, rhymes, and a simple craft. Best for ages 3-7.
Lyme Knits
Lyme Knits
Lyme Knits meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the CommunityCare of Lyme Living Room in the Lyme Center Academy Building. A relaxing evening of knitting. If you are not receiving Eleanor Schafer’s updates, please contact her at emsgws@me.com to confirm the schedule.
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings – Walter Wetherell reading
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings – Walter Wetherell reading
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Reading Series moderated by Lyme's Phil Pochoda This Week's Readers: Wyn Cooper Mars Poetica (poems). Cooper’s fifth book of poetry. His poems have been turned into songs by Sheryl Crow, David Broza, and Madison Smartt Bell. Nominated for a Grammy Award, 1995. Walter Wetherell Where We Live […]
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The 38th Annual Prouty (Bike, Walk, Row and Golf)
The 38th Annual Prouty (Bike, Walk, Row and Golf)
Join us on July 12-13, 2019 for the 38th Annual Prouty — the biggest charity challenge north of Boston! The Prouty benefits cancer research and patient supportive services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, one of the nation's premier facilities for cancer treatment and research. On the big Saturday bike […]
Hazardous Waste Collection – Lebanon High School
Hazardous Waste Collection – Lebanon High School
These are the dates and locations for the 2019 Hazardous Waste Collection Days for our area. No date currently set for Lyme to have a collection. Sat, May 4—Lebanon High School, 195 Hanover Street (off Route 120) Sat, June 8—Newport Highway Garage, 449 South Main Street (Rt 10 S) Fri, […]
Out-of-This-World Movie at the Lyme Library: Tomorrowland (PG, 2015)
Out-of-This-World Movie at the Lyme Library: Tomorrowland (PG, 2015)
Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank, jaded by disillusionment, and Casey, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland”. What they must do there changes the […]
Close the Camps Now Rally
Close the Camps Now Rally
On FRIDAY, JULY 12, people all across the country are holding Lights for Liberty protests against the monstrous treatment of child refugees and their families – in particular, the vile conditions in child detention centers. In the Upper Valley, we're holding a CLOSE THE CAMPS NOW/Lights For Liberty Rally and Fundraiser on […]
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West Fairlee Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Blessing of the Animals
West Fairlee Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Blessing of the Animals
The West Fairlee Community Club and the West Fairlee Center Congregational Church on Middlebrook Road once again present their Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, followed by a Blessing of the Animals on the church green adjacent. Rain or shine! Come to the Community Clubhouse at 3:30 pm and enjoy vanilla […]
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Mascoma Bank Community Barbecue
Mascoma Bank Community Barbecue
Annual Community Barbecue Mascoma Bank is hosting its annual barbecue 5-7pm, before the Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common. All are welcome!
Pardon My Garden
Pardon My Garden
Active and not-so active gardeners visit gardens in Lyme and the surrounding towns. Pardon My Garden is informal, informative, and everyone is always welcome! This week we will be visiting Stephanie Reininger's garden. Check out our website for information, and to subscribe to our listserv. Subscribers receive automatic reminders and directions […]
Fairlee Concert on the Common – GEORGE VOLAND JAZZ: THE QUINTET!
Fairlee Concert on the Common – GEORGE VOLAND JAZZ: THE QUINTET!
Free concerts Tuesday nights in July and August on the Fairlee Town Common. Click here for which artists are performing. A gift—for you—of music that’s rich in heart, soul, swing, and humor. Enjoy an evening of fabulous jazz by some very talented musicians. Players: Sabrina Brown-Haas (vocalist), Peter Concilio (bass), Tim Gilmore […]
Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common
Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common
Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common Please join us for a festive time of music making as the band presents a selection of patriotic songs, marches, pop favorites and a few "recovered classics" for wind band. In the event of inclement weather, the venue will be moved to the […]
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Hanover Area Farmer’s Market
Hanover Area Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays: June 12th through October 16th, 2019. Hours: 3:00-6:00 Where: on The Dartmouth Green Bring home the makings for a fresh, locally-grown meal or grab a snack, straight from the farm to the table. This new agriculturally-focused market will include fresh produce, meats, herbs, cheeses, flowers, plants, dairy, baked goods and […]
Chicken BBQ on the Orford Common
Chicken BBQ on the Orford Common
Chicken BBQ from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm on the Orford East Common, $10 each. Local talent night will follow.
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Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Reading Series moderated by Lyme's Phil Pochoda This Week's Readers: Christopher Benfey IF: The Untold Story of Kipling’s American Years. Benfy has written many wide-ranging books and essays (in the NYRB, NYT, and elsewhere) on themes and authors of the Gilded Age in America. Hernan Diaz In […]
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Lyme Biodiversity Working Group Work Day
Lyme Biodiversity Working Group Work Day
Next organized work day is Friday July 19, 9-12. We are working diligently in Big Rock Preserve to control Japanese Knotweed. Meet at the entrance of Big Rock Preserve on Route 10.
Flash Mob Caesar – The Parish Players
Flash Mob Caesar – The Parish Players
William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR interpreted for our times, in which We the People are the protagonists THERE ARE NO SPECTATORS WHEN THE REPUBLIC FALLS Cast featuring Kim Meredith, Noor Taher, Katie Kitchel, RJ Crowley, Katie Cawley, Emily Kuvin, Laine Gillespie, Allison Fay Brown, Sheila Kaplow, Judson Dunne, Dory Psomas, Ken Burchard, […]
Family Movie Night at Orford Bandstand – Drive In Night
Family Movie Night at Orford Bandstand – Drive In Night
Timeless Classic Movies for the whole family "Drive In" Night - Bring your own cardboard "car" (box) and pillow. We will have a few extra boxes. Come early to decorate your car. A boy who has been bullied dives into a wondrous fantasy world in the library through the pages […]
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2nd Annual Slice of Breakfast
2nd Annual Slice of Breakfast
2nd Annual Slice of Breakfast Donate to our UC Churches of Orford one slice at a time! Looking forward to a great breakfast at the United Congregational Church of Orford. Details Where: Main Street building (Route 10) When: Saturday July 20th, 7:30 am - 9:00 am Pick your slice- Choose […]
Free Geocaching Workshop in Bradford
Free Geocaching Workshop in Bradford
Wikipedia defines Geocaching as an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", at specific locations. Bradford Conservation Commission is hosting a free Geocaching Workshop led by Paul Hunt on Saturday, July 20th, at 1 […]
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Lyme Common Planning Committee
Lyme Common Planning Committee
Lyme Common Planning Committee postponed meeting is rescheduled for Monday, July 22 at 7:00 PM at the Town Office Conference Room. Public input welcome from 7:00 to 7:30. (Please direct any comments/questions about the proposed carillon (bells) to the Trustees of the Lyme Congregational Church.) ~Lyme Common Planning Committee
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Pardon My Garden
Pardon My Garden
Active and not-so active gardeners visit gardens in Lyme and the surrounding towns. Pardon My Garden is informal, informative, and everyone is always welcome! This week we will be visiting Liz Ryan Cole's and Loch Lyme Lodge's gardens. Check out our website for information, and to subscribe to our listserv. Subscribers […]
Fairlee Concert on the Common – Chad Hollister Trio
Fairlee Concert on the Common – Chad Hollister Trio
Chad Hollister hails from Vermont. His band has been evolving and touring the country for over 20 years. Anthony J. Resta (Collective Soul, Elton John, Shawn Mullins) says “Hollister’s music is pure sonic alchemy”. Chad has opened for Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Tom Petty and has shared the stage […]
Meeting of Thetford’s Nonfiction Book Group
Meeting of Thetford’s Nonfiction Book Group
The next meeting of Thetford's informal nonfiction book discussion group will take place at Latham Library on Thetford Hill on Tuesday JULY 23rd at 7 pm. We will be discussing Galileo's Middle Finger by Alice Dreger. An impassioned defense of intellectual freedom and a clarion call to intellectual responsibility, this […]
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Lyme Historians Museum Open
Lyme Historians Museum Open
Hours through April: CURRENT EXHIBIT Logging – May thru August Ever tried to shoulder a cant dog? Seen either the Connecticut or Post Pond filled with logs? This exhibit features artifacts and many photos of logging over 100 years in Lyme. To learn more: Museum Page UPCOMING EXHIBIT Lyme Quilts … and Still Does – July-October […]
Salad in a Jar Party
Salad in a Jar Party
Summer Salad in a Jar Party! Wednesday, July 24 @ 5:30pm DeLeon Day Spa @ 67 Dartmouth College Highway, Lyme Do you ever find yourself wanting to eat a healthy meal, but don’t have the time, energy, or ingredients to do so? Do you make salads already, but are bored with your toppings? Join […]
Intergalactic Family Night @ Converse Free Library
Intergalactic Family Night @ Converse Free Library
Fun Family Night at the Library Get to know families from the various galaxies of Lyme. Have fun as a family making something new or facing a challenge together! A different activity every time. Whole families (and friends) are very welcome. (Pizza is entirely possible.) It is VERY helpful to […]
Summer Salad in a Jar Party
Summer Salad in a Jar Party
Summer Salad in a Jar Party! Wednesday, July 24 @ 5:30pm DeLeon Day Spa @ 67 Dartmouth College Highway, Lyme Do you ever find yourself wanting to eat a healthy meal, but don’t have the time, energy, or ingredients to do so? Do you make salads already, but are bored with your toppings? Join […]
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Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Reading Series moderated by Lyme's Phil Pochoda This Week's Readers: Gregory Pardlo Air Traffic: A Memoir of Ambition and Manhood in America. Pardlo’s second book of poetry, Digest, (from which he will also read,) won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2015, and was named NYT best […]
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Fly-by Pig Roast (Take-Out Feast)
Fly-by Pig Roast (Take-Out Feast)
When pigs fly…… Pigs will fly by again in Lyme Center and you might even glimpse one at the Lyme Center Baptist Church. But only if you get there early enough! The annual Fly-by Pig Roast at The First Baptist Church will be open for pick-ups on Friday, July 26. […]
Annual First Baptist Church of Lyme Take Out Pork Roast & Fixings
Annual First Baptist Church of Lyme Take Out Pork Roast & Fixings
The Annual First Baptist Church of Lyme Take Out Pork Roast & Fixings will be held this Friday-July 26th at the Baptist Church in Lyme Center village. Meals may be picked up between 5pm and 7pm and cost $10 each. Preorders may be emailed to Barb Forward attbforward115@gmail.com. Don't miss […]
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Lyme Historians Museum Open
Lyme Historians Museum Open
CURRENT EXHIBITS Lyme Quilts … and Still Does – through October To learn more about the exhibit: Museum Page Churchill-Melvin House 15 Main Street, between the Country Store and the Old Cemetery OPEN: Wednesdays 4-6:00 PM and Saturdays 10 AM - 1:00 PM (and, as always, by appointment: send […]
Etna’s 3rd annual Summer Band Concert/Pie/Ice Cream
Etna’s 3rd annual Summer Band Concert/Pie/Ice Cream
SATURDAY, JULY 27TH: 3rd annual SUMMER BAND CONCERT/ PIE/ICE CREAM on the Etna Common (195 Etna Road). The Upper Valley Community Band will be playing. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by pie and ice cream. RAIN OR SHINE! Come join in the fun!
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Pardon My Garden
Pardon My Garden
Active and not-so active gardeners visit gardens in Lyme and the surrounding towns. Pardon My Garden is informal, informative, and everyone is always welcome! This week we will be visiting Susan and Brian Edwards' garden. Check out our website for information, and to subscribe to our listserv. Subscribers receive automatic reminders […]
Fairlee Concert on the Common – Constitution Brass Quintet
Fairlee Concert on the Common – Constitution Brass Quintet
Consisting of two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba, the Constitution Brass Quintet is known for programs that appeal to audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Their concerts recall the days of the John Philip Sousa band, with a wide variety of music spanning decades and genres from Bach to […]
Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common
Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common
Lyme Town Band Concert on the Common Please join us for a festive time of music making as the band presents a selection of patriotic songs, marches, pop favorites and a few "recovered classics" for wind band. In the event of inclement weather, the venue will be moved to the […]
Christmas in July Concert
Christmas in July Concert
All are invited to enjoy Christmas music — without having to worry about driving through a snow-storm to get there! Please join me for a “Christmas in July” concert on TUESDAY evening July 30th featuring carols for soprano and harp as well as the classic cantata for treble voices, “A […]
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Tour de Taste Early Bird Ticket Deadline
Tour de Taste Early Bird Ticket Deadline
Early Bird Ticket sales for the Upper Valley Trails Alliance Tour de Taste end on July 31st! It's time to cash in on this great deal to a beloved community event! Hop on your bike to enjoy the 13th annual Tour de Taste, this year on September 8th. It's a pedaling picnic […]
Lyme Historians Museum Open
Lyme Historians Museum Open
CURRENT EXHIBITS Lyme Quilts … and Still Does – through October To learn more about the exhibit: Museum Page Churchill-Melvin House 15 Main Street, between the Country Store and the Old Cemetery OPEN: Wednesdays 4-6:00 PM and Saturdays 10 AM - 1:00 PM (and, as always, by appointment: send […]
Lyme Historians Museum Open
Lyme Historians Museum Open
CURRENT EXHIBITS Lyme Quilts … and Still Does – through October To learn more about the exhibit: Museum Page Churchill-Melvin House 15 Main Street, between the Country Store and the Old Cemetery OPEN: Wednesdays 4-6:00 PM and Saturdays 10 AM - 1:00 PM (and, as always, by appointment: send […]
Lyme Historians Museum Open
Lyme Historians Museum Open
CURRENT EXHIBITS Lyme Quilts … and Still Does – through October To learn more about the exhibit: Museum Page Churchill-Melvin House 15 Main Street, between the Country Store and the Old Cemetery OPEN: Wednesdays 4-6:00 PM and Saturdays 10 AM - 1:00 PM (and, as always, by appointment: send […]
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Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Readings
Canaan Street Meetinghouse Reading Series moderated by Lyme's Phil Pochoda This Week's Readers: Christopher Castellani Leading Men (novel). One of top 10 literary fiction titles for Spring 2019 (PW) “Blazing….casts a spell from the start.” (Dwight Garner, NYT). Peter Orner Maggie Brown & Others (fiction, stories). Orner is the author […]
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Aging Resource Center
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