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Across the Area is a comprehensive list of timely events for the Resident’s 200,000 readers across Southeastern Connecticut & Southern Rhode Island. Send items to Across the Area, the Resident, P.O. Box 269, Stonington, CT 06378. Enclose a photo, if you wish, for possible publication. Items must be received three weeks in advance of event. Please explain what the event is, who is sponsoring the event, and where and when it will be held.

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* BP ClinicBP Clinic

Time: 10:45 am

Blood Pressure Clinic. Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. 860.444.1111 x307

* Kids' ReadingKids' Reading

Time: 2:00 pm

One Book, One Region: “Raingutter Regatta,” Children’s Activity Room, Groton Public Library. 860.441.6750

* Summer FlickersSummer Flickers

Time: 8:00 pm

Hygienic Art Park, New London. 860.443.8001

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* Kids' ReadingKids' Reading

Time: 1:30 pm

Sun, Sand and Stories, Eastern Point Beach, Groton. 860.445.0392

* Support GroupSupport Group

Time: 5:30 pm

Women’s Center of SECT: Positive Self-Esteem Support Group. 5:30-7:30pm, Madonna Place, Norwich. 860.447.0366 x0

* ConcertConcert

Time: 6:00 pm

Eileen Ivers And Band. Custom House, New London. 860.447.2501

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* Childrens MuseumChildrens Museum

Time: 9:30 am

Where’s Baby? 12-18 months, Let’s Visit the Rain Garden. 3-5yrs, 10:30am, Childrens Museum of SECT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

* LuncheonLuncheon

Time: 11:30 am

Empowering Women Luncheon. Groton Inn & Suites

* ConcertConcert

Time: 6:30 pm

Concerts In The Park: High Times. Washington Park, Groton. 860.446.4129

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* Yard SaleYard Sale

Time: 9:00 am

United Church of Stonington Yard Sale. 9-2pm. 860.535.0879

* Kids' FestKids' Fest

Time: 11:00 am

Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails. 11am-5pm, Waterfront Park, New London. 860.447.9490

* CircusCircus

Time: 6:00 pm

Nimble Arts Summer Circus. 6pm and 7:30pm, New London’s Parade Plaza. 860.447.2501

* 50+ Dance50+ Dance

Time: 7:00 pm

Shoreline 50+ Dance. 7-11pm, VFW Hall, Montville. 860.739.7295

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* MuseumMuseum

Time: 1:00 pm

Free Hands-on Art Experience. 1-5pm, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. 860.536.1216

* Widows' DinnerWidows' Dinner

Time: 2:00 pm

Widowed & Other Friends Dine Out. Dinner, 2pm, Main Street Grille, Niantic. 860.446.1352

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* BP ClinicBP Clinic

Time: 9:30 am

Blood Pressure Clinic. 9:30-10:30am, Waterford Stop and Shop. 860.444.1111 x307

* BP ClinicBP Clinic

Time: 11:00 am

Blood Pressure Clinic. 11-12pm, Groton Fort Hill Pharmacy. 860.444.1111 x307

* Childrens MuseumChildrens Museum

Time: 1:30 pm

Cardboard City. 7-9yrs, Childrens Museum of SECT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

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* Childrens MuseumChildrens Museum

Time: 10:00 am

Parents Day! 3-5 yrs, 10am. Read Your Clouds, 4-6yrs, 1:30pm, Childrens Museum of SECT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

* Kids' ReadingKids' Reading

Time: 10:30 am

Summertime Story Time. The Bill Memorial Library, Groton. 860.445.0392

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* BP ClinicBP Clinic

Time: 9:00 am

Blood Pressure Clinic. 9:30-10:30am, Stonington Arms. 860.444.1111 x307

* Kids' ReadingKids' Reading

Time: 7:00 pm

One Book, One Region: “Blue Gold,” Groton Public Library. 860.441.6750

* Summer FlickersSummer Flickers

Time: 8:00 pm

Summer Flickers. 8pm, Hygienic Art Park, New London. 860.443.8001

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* Kids' ReadingKids' Reading

Time: 1:30 pm

Sun, Sand and Stories. Eastern Point Beach, Groton. 860.445.0392

* Support GroupSupport Group

Time: 5:30 pm

Women’s Center of SECT: Positive Self-Esteem Support Group. 5:30-7:30pm, Madonna Place, Norwich. 860.447.0366 x0

* LectureLecture

Time: 6:30 pm

Technology, Entertainment & Design Talks. 6:30pm, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. 860.669.2342

* DanceDance

Time: 7:30 pm

A Sacred Dance: Flash Mob Benefit. After dusk, The New London Pier. 877.422.8678

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* Childrens MuseumChildrens Museum

Time: 9:30 am

Fluffy, Floaty Feathers! 12-18 months, 9:30am. Childrens Museum of SECT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

* Childrens MuseumChildrens Museum

Time: 10:30 am

Chill Pickle, 3-5 yrs, 10:30am, Childrens Museum of SECT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

* ConcertConcert

Time: 6:30 pm

Concerts In The Park: 9Teen Concert. 6:30pm, Washington Park, Groton. 860.446.4129

* ConcertConcert

Time: 8:00 pm

Sacred Dance Festival Faculty Concert. 8pm, Cummings Art Center, Connecticut College, New London. 877.422.8678

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* Talent ShowTalent Show

Montville Talent Show. Kids 6-18yrs, Benefits Montville Youth Football. 860.823.9763

* FestivalFestival

Time: 9:00 am

Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, Market En Plein Air. 9-3pm, The Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme.

* BenefitBenefit

Time: 9:00 am

Day of Caring and Compassion. 9-12pm, The Old Saybrook Fire Department. 860.920.5276

Ongoing

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings. Mondays: 7-8pm, Union Baptist Church Annex, Mystic. 7-8pm, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Old Saybrook. Tuesdays: 7:30-8:30pm, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Mystic. Thursdays: 7:30-8:30pm, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Mystic. Saturdays: 10-11:15am, St. Luke’s Church, Gales Ferry. 9-10am, Memorial Hall, Madison. Sundays: 4-5:15pm, Community Building behind St. John’s Catholic Church, Uncasville. 7-8pm, Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, Groton. 1.800.824.8650

Adult Summer Reading Program. Now-July 24 submit an online book review, Receive a raffle ticket for each review, Drawing August 2, The Bill Memorial Library, Groton. 860.445.0392

Sacred Dance Festival. July 26-31, Connecticut College, New London. 877.422.8678

Barbara McLeod McKenzie & Rebecca Soleyn: “Between” Gallery. Now-August 2, Emporium Gallery, Mystic. 860.536.3891

“Summer on the Block” Program. Now-August 15, M-F 8:30-4:30pm, Writer’s Block Arts Center, New London. 860.442.5625

The Blue Star Museums Program. Free admission to active duty military personnel and their families,  Now-Sept. 6, The Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London. 860.443.2545 x130

Carnival Musical. Now-Sept 18, Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam. 860.873.8668

Connecticut Treasures: Works from Private Collections. Now-Sept 19, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. 860.434.5542 x111

Flood Us With Donations: Flood Challenge Grant. Lyme Art Association. 860.434.7802

“Summer Memories” Scrapbook Project. RSVP is recruiting volunteers 55+yrs. 860.444.0006 x117

Groton Parks and Rec’s Luna Ladies Mountain Biking. Mondays, 5:30-7pm, Bluff Point. 860.536.5680

UCFS & TVCCA Community Garden Needs Volunteers, General Administration Building, Norwich. 860.857.1269

TACAP seeking volunteers to befriend senior citizens. Call Donna 860.823.3778

Memorial Foundation For Widowed Mothers. Pledges and Contributions, 5 Boxwood Avenue Westerly, RI 02891. www.meiacoifoundation.org

2010 programs. Groton Parks and Recreation Department. grotonrec.com

Mitchell College Children’s Learning Center hosting coat drive and adopt a family program. For more info 860.701.5150

TVCCA’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program’s looking for boot donations for low-income children. 860.444.0006 x117

The Connection Recruiting Community Members to Serve on its Nonprofit Fund Development, PR Community Board. 860.343.5500 x2115

Mitchell College Children’s Learning Center hosting coat drive and adopt a family program. For more info 860.701.5150

Mystic Rotary Club seeks new members. Meet every Mon. 12-1:15pm, Ground Round Restaurant, Mystic. 860.287.1043.

Otis Library, Norwich, events and programs all month. Visit www.otislibrarynorwich.org for more info.

VFW 594: Teacher Award/Citizenship Education/Patriotic Ideals Contest. K-12. Deadline. Nov.1. 860.885.8281

VFW 594: Patriotic Audio Essay Competition: “Does America Still Have Heroes?” High School Students. Deadline. Nov.1. 860.886.1715

VFW 594: Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. 6-8th Grade. Deadline. Nov.1. 860.886.1715

PNC Emergency Food Pantry Needs Food! Cereal, Canned Fruit, Jams / Jelly. 860.599.3285

For information on how to join Scouting contact District Director Roger Chatell at 800.414.2433×2733 or rchatell@bsamail.org.

For more information about adult Girl Scout volunteer opportunities contact Bambi Poppick at 860.444.8195 or bpoppick@gsofct.org

Teen Volunteers Needed: Groton Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. 860.441.6750

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Seeks Volunteers. 14yrs +, Old Lyme. 860.434.1974 x 12

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers 55+. TVCCA. 860.444.0006 x 117

New London Area Families Needed to Host an International Teen. If interested contact Pacific Intercultural Exchange 1.866.546.1402

Lyme Art Association Publishes Book of Elected Artists. Available at the Gallery, Old Lyme. 860.434.7802

Groton-Ledyard Rotary Club Seeking Donations For 2009 Auction. Call John Silsby for more info 860.536.9331

Colchester Parks and Recreation Commission Seeking Volunteers. 860537.7220

Beacon Hospice seeks volunteers for for Mystic Office. Contact Nancy 860.536.5601

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice Seeks Volunteers. Norwich. 860.859.4133

Donate Your Car! Groton/Mystic Falcons Youth Football League. Contact Joe, 860.830.7924 or www.grotonmysticfalcons.com

Boys and Girls Car Campaign. Any car in CT will be picked up. 800.859.6526

Colchester Zoning Board of Appeals & Historic District Commission Looking for Volunteers. 860.537.7220

CT VNA’s Offering Volunteer Training in Windham & Norwich. 860.859.4133

Rehearsals for the Norwich Arts Council Symphonic Band. Thursdays, 7-9pm, Teachers’ Memorial Middle School, Norwich. 860.536.4854

Exhibit Explorers. Fridays, 4-5pm, Children’s Museum of Southeastern CT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

Science & Stories. Tuesdays, 1:30-2:15pm, Children’s Museum of Southeastern CT, Niantic. 860.691.1111

Forgotten Angels Sanctuary Needs Volunteers. Griswold. 860.389.3931

TACAP seeking volunteers to befriend senior citizens. Call Donna 860.823.3778

WANTED! Friendly pets to visit residents in area skilled nursing facilities. TVCCA. 860.444.0006×116

Volunteers needed to deliver Meals on Wheels two days a month (2 hours a day) in Stonington. 860.535.2476×16

PNC, AA Meetings. Times Vary Every Friday and Sunday, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck. 860.599.3285

Groton Senior Center Doctor & Physical Therapy Appointments. 9-10:30am, 1:30-3pm, at the Center. $2. 860.441.6785

Donate a Car to Benefit local non-profit private school. Tax receipts given. 860.643.1100

Volunteers needed to befriend senior citizens in nursing and assisted living facilities. 2hrs/week, Thames Area Citizen Advocacy Program. 860.823.3778

Cars for Kids Campaign. Donate unwanted cars to benefit CT Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Tax deductible. 1.800.859.6526

Volunteers needed to help adult learners improve their English. Literacy Volunteers of Eastern CT. Must be fluent in English. 860.443.4800

Donate A Car! for charitable tax deduction to benefit Charter Oak Education. 860.643.1100

Daily Bible Readings at Connecticut Bible Society in Hartford. 860.249.8629


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