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Columbia plans November responder event and donation collection
Town announcements list a November 14 family event and November 21 Stuff-a-Cruiser and Stuff-a-Fire Truck collection.
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Town calendarsOct13
Norwich · Free
Preserving Family Recipes — virtual program
Archivist and author Valerie J. Frey discusses preserving family recipes, photographs and kitchen keepsakes. Free admission confirmed in WILI’s library event notice; organizer registration supplies the online link. Register before attending.
5:30 PM · Online via Zoom; register through Otis Library for the link
Confirm with organizerOct14
Norwich · Free
Ladies’ Arts of the Early Republic lecture
Historian Sandra Soucy discusses women’s domestic arts in Norwich and the surrounding area. The Connecticut Office of Tourism lists free admission and a 6 p.m. start; confirm details with the museum.
6:00 PM · Sears Gallery, Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent Street, Norwich
Confirm with organizerOct15
Norwich · Free
StoryWalk at Mohegan Park
Otis Library leads a read-aloud and activities along the StoryWalk for ages 3–6 and their families as part of Walktober. Drop in; no registration required. The library’s Children’s Department states that its programs are free.
10:30 AM · Fountain, Mohegan Park, 189 Mohegan Park Road, Norwich
Confirm with organizerOct15
Stonington · Free
MJ Soni author talk and book release
The library lists a free public conversation with MJ Soni about The Masala Chai Mystery Club, followed by questions and book signing. No registration is required; purchasing a book is optional. Confirm updates with the library.
5:00 PM · Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington
Confirm with organizerOct15
Norwich · Free
Genealogy Game Show — virtual program
Kassidy Cobb leads a genealogy quiz for adults and teens. The scheduled window is one hour; the organizer describes approximately 45 minutes of questions. Free admission confirmed by WILI’s event notice. Registration is required.
6:30 PM · Online via Zoom; register through Otis Library for the link
Confirm with organizer