Calendar of Events
- September 3, 2010
Protek Summer Concert
Come join the fun and enjoy great local musical talent at the ProTek Auto Summer Concert series. The concert starts at 7:00 pm at ProTek Auto (315 Main St., Niantic) and are free to the public. Music fans of every age and genre will have their fill of great live performances. So bring a chair, enjoy great local musicians and beautiful downtown Niantic. As a reminder, ProTek Summer Concerts are generally held on Friday nights thru Labor Day weekend.
- September 4 - September 5, 2010
Flea Market and Crafts & Collectibles Show
The East Lyme Historical Society will host their Annual Labor Day Weekend Flea Market on Saturday, Sept 4th, and Sunday Sept 5th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This will take place on the Thomas Lee House Grounds, Route 156, just east of Rocky Neck State Park. Vendors from across the state participate in this well attended event. Additionally, free tours of the Thomas Lee House and the Little Boston School House will take place. As with all Society events, this is free and open to the public. Learn more about the Society’s work at: eastlymehistoricalsociety.org
- September 19, 2010
Cow Plop Bingo
The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut (CMSECT), 409 Main St., is holding a unique fundraising event for the enjoyment of the entire community on Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:30 pm, at Doyle Field, located behind Flanders Elementary School.
What better way to relax on a Sunday afternoon than soaking up the bucolic atmosphere of a coastal pasture, waiting for nature to take its course. The public is invited to “purchase” a plot of the pasture for $50, then sit back, relax, and watch two grazing cows until they do their duty. The first place winner receives $1000 and the second prize is $500 . Other fun, related activities are scheduled during grazing time including scat identification, drawing on elephant-poop paper, and reading “Everybody Poops.” Every person that attends receives a cow pot, made of sterilized manure, for planting seedlings.
For information about buying a Cow Plop Bingo plot or about the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, call (860) 691-1111, or visit: www.childrensmuseumsect.org- September 26, 2010
Niantic Bay Half Marathon & 5K Road Race
The Niantic Bay Half Marathon and 5K is back for a 4th year. The race will be held on Sunday, September 26th, at Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
For more information or to register, contact John Bysiewicz at (203) 481-5933 or
visit: www.nianticbayhalfmarathon.com- September 26, 2010
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is sponsoring a Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, September 26th at McCook's Park Beach, Niantic (rain or shine). This family friendly stroll begins at 8:30 a.m. (for check-in) with the actual walk starting at 9:30 a.m. The 2.5 mile walk is a great time to gather together to support a cure for diabetes. You can register online at www.walk.jdrf.org or call (203) 248-1880. Form a team or walk as an individual. The walk draws people together for a healthy activity, a worthy cause, and helps raise money to help find a cure for diabetes.
For additional information contact Brigette Kuvalanka at BMASINK@aol.com or visit: www.jdrf.org- October 10, 2010
4th Annual Trikes to Bikes Family Bike Ride
The Children’s Museum of Southeastern CT and Niantic Bay Bicycles are once again teaming up for a Family Bike Ride and fundraiser for the Museum.
Little-riders can bring their decorated bikes to Niantic Bay Bicycles for a short parade through town! Wind through beautiful coastal marshes on a flat, paved 7.5 mile ride. Challenge yourself with the 33 mile ride through the back roads of the Lymes and the twist and turns along Long Island Sound. Visit Niantic Bay Bicycles at 8 Methodist Street or the Children’s Museum at 409 Main Street, both in Niantic, to register for the ride.
The fun takes place on Sunday, October 10th ( rain or shine ! ), from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (with Checkin's beginning at 7:30 a.m.)
The Museum’s website will have all the details so visit them at: www.childrensmuseumsect.org- October 24, 2010
Niantic Village Halloween Parade
Come one, come all, to one of the most highly entertaining events in town ~ the annual Niantic Halloween Parade.
Sponsored by the East Lyme Business Organization, the parade will take place on Sunday, October 24, 2010 beginning at 1:00 p.m., when children are welcome to browse the downtown shops for "Tricks and Treats".
Among the parade's signature features is the always popular Halloween Parade which will begin at 2:00 p.m. (starting at Hole-in-the-Wall)
Candy for the kids and costume prizes to be awarded.
For additional information, contact Terri Smith at 691-0528 or e-mail her at: jsmith5@snet.net
Also, following the Niantic Village Parade on Sunday October 24th, the American Legion, on York Ave in Niantic, will be sponsoring their
5th Annual Halloween Party and Haunted Maze from 3:00 pm, till 6:00 pm.
Tons of fun for kids ages 12 and under.
The AMERICAN LEGION POST 128 is located at 16 YORK AVE, NIANTIC CT.
Refreshments and snacks will be served.- November 11, 2010
Veterans Day Observation
Come remember our veterans at a Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Liberty Green (downtown Niantic - corner of Main St. and Pennsylvania Ave.). In the event of rain, the vigil will move to the American Legion facility on York Ave.
- November 20, 2010
3rd Annual Silent Auction & Wine Tasting
(to benefit Care & Share of East Lyme)On Saturday November 20, 2010 Mermaid Liquors & Smith's Acres are hosting their 3rd Annual Silent Auction & Wine Tasting to benefit Care & Share. There will be over 10 Wine & Beer distributors with samples from around the world. Appetizers will be provided by several different restaurants in the area. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at either store. The Wine Tasting event will be held in the greenhouse at Smith's Acres 4 West Main Street, Niantic from 7 to 9 pm. Items for the Silent Auction can be dropped off at either location or call to arrange pickup. Restaurants who wish to donate food for the evening can call to arrange pickup.
For more info please call Sue Kumro at 860-739-2300 or
Teri Smith at 860-691-0528.
Care & Share is an all volunteer organization that provides food, financial and emergency support to individuals and families in East Lyme/Niantic and Salem, Connecticut. For additional information about Care & Share, visit: www.careandshareofel.org- November 27, 2010
7th Annual Holiday Stroll
As an escape from high pressure holiday shopping in big box stores and congested parking lots at this time of year, the East Lyme villages of Niantic and Flanders are hosting the 5th Annual Holiday Stroll
on Saturday, November 27 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
This family-friendly day features horse-drawn carriage rides, professional holiday carolers along the quaint shop-lined streets of Niantic, complimentary hot cider and cocoa, and the arrival of Santa on a shiny red fire truck to the town green just in time for a tree lighting ceremony at 5:00 pm on Liberty Green in the heart of Niantic Village. Additional informaion will be provided as it becomes available.
- December 12, 2010
22nd Annual Niantic (East Lyme) Light Parade
If past history is any indication of the future, then thousands of area residents will flock once again to downtown Niantic on Sunday, December 12, 2010 for the 22nd Annual Niantic (East Lyme) Light Parade. This parade is sure to be an event folks will be talking about as the holiday season takes hold.