The Post Road Review

23/10/2024

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13/07/2024

We're thrilled to have the honor of winning the Popular Choice award at BE Sew Fabulous last week at University in Detroit! We've got the happiest Feet in town! Big thanks to
for quilting the uppers for us. We're awaiting a big sole shipment to fill our sad, empty shelves. We'll list them as soon as they arrive!

13/07/2024

Our "Happy Feet" guidebook has officially sold 1,000 copies since its publication date on October 20, 2023! Thank you for your kindness and support! We're over the moon. Sending all of our friends, neighbors, students, retailers and creators big hugs and much gratitude!
You can get your own copy directly from us, or as part of a full sneaker kit, or from Amazon. International customers--order directly from Amazon for big shipping savings and fastest delivery!

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13/07/2024

🎉Congratulations to Tracy Lewis, Branch Officer, for graduating from The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut's Leadership Eastern CT Program!

For over 35 years, the Leadership Eastern CT Program has prepared promising community leaders for positions of responsibility by acquainting them with current issues and processes that affect the region over a course of two years. Additionally, newly-learned skills and knowledge are put to the test during a comprehensive community service project for the benefit of a local non-profit.

We're beyond proud of Tracy Lewis and the entire Leadership Eastern Connecticut Class of 2024 not only for their successful completion of the program, but for their continued dedication to the betterment of the community. Please join us is celebrating this amazing achievement!

13/07/2024

ONE WEEK AWAY! Take a day trip to Boston to explore the Museum of Jewish Heritage and their traveling exhibit on Auschwitz. Register with Thrive 55+ Active Living Center for a hassle-free trip that includes travel on a deluxe coach bus, admission to the museum, and an audio tour for the exhibit. $92 for residents/$102 for nonresidents.

Call 860-441-6785 to register or stop by the Thrive55+.

13/07/2024

This weekend: Saturday, July 13th at 10:30 am
Learn at the Library!

Join Andrea Buka of Glimmering Girl Studio on Saturday, July 13th at 10:30 am for Transforming Tees! Upcycle Sewing Workshop.
Transform a well-loved, outgrown, or slightly damaged shirt into a string backpack!

Create a design from your idea and then safely use a sewing machine, scissors, and other tools to finish your project. Please bring a t-shirt (or two!), sports jersey, sweatshirt, or other top to cut up for the project, if possible. (There will be a small selection of shirts available.) All tools and supplies are provided. Adult helpers are welcome too!

For students grades 3 to 6; limit: 8. Register online at https://prestonpubliclibrary.org

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13/07/2024

East Lyme Parks and Recreation has partnered with Power Station New England at Sonalysts Studios for a once in a lifetime experience for middle and high school aspiring musicians!

This Music Camp will give campers an immersive experience in playing and recording music, and will allow campers to actively engage in the music recording process, culminating in the production of a fully mixed recording.

Campers MUST have at least intermediate proficiency with a musical instrument/vocals, or an interest in the technical side of music making.

Registration is live NOW at: https://elpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1000

Email Jack Messina or Cole Hoffman with any questions:
[email protected]
[email protected]

13/07/2024

Calling all artists! Design a shirt for our 3rd Annual Author Event!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our T-Shirt Design Contest in celebration of the 3rd Annual Author Event with Hampton Sides! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and contribute to the library! Hampton Sides’ new book, The Wide Wide Sea is about the last voyage of Captain Cook to the islands of Hawaii and is a gripping tale of adventure on the high seas. We are looking to have a t-shirt available to commemorate the event.

- Submission Deadline: August 5, 2024
- How to Enter: Submit your design to [email protected] with the subject line “T-Shirt Design Contest Entry.”
- Ocean/Ship/Explorer themed with the Words “3rd Annual Mystic & Noank Library Author Event with Hampton Sides” incorporated.
- High-resolution format (preferably .PNG or .EPS)

The winning design will be available for sale in our new online shop! For more information or if you have any questions, please get in touch!

13/07/2024

We're gonna need a bigger boat....

It's Shark Week!

Celebrate with these fin-tastic books and films by going to our online catalog at www.eastlymepuliclibrary.org.

13/07/2024

🐠 Just keep swimming!

🎨 Visit on Saturdays between 10 AM - 4 PM for an in-house activity. This week, create a colorful undersea fish collage.

📌 Visit hchlibrary.org to learn about more fun children's programs, resources, and activities.

13/07/2024

Gail is proud of her carrots!

Gail helped prepare the carrot rows and subsequently direct seeded the carrots using our Jang JP-1 hand seeder on May 2. It's amazing how such small seeds can provide such healthy vegetables for the United Way Food Distribution Center.

13/07/2024

Have you heard?

We will be at Celebrate East Lyme Day on Saturday, July 20th!

If you are a Harvest Member, please join us in serving and praying for the town and visitors.

If you are a part of the town or a visitor, we would love to bless you with a FREE ICE-COLD water bottle or prayer!

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13/07/2024

Join us for Tuesday Free Family Fun Nights at McCook's Point Park Bandshell, every Tuesday at 7:00pm through August 6.

13/07/2024

Happy Summer! The Thomas Lee House is now open for tours. House hours are: Wednesday thru Sunday 1pm till 4pm. Our address is 228 West Main St Niantic. Stop by say hi and explore one of the oldest houses in Connecticut still in its primitive state. Our tours are free but donations are kindly accepted and will help with the up-keep of the house and all the wonderful programs we offer year round. Looking for a private tour? We do that too! Contact our tour coordinator, Rod McCauley, at: [email protected] to arrange a tour. We look forward to seeing you!

13/07/2024

KidSpeak™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces your children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese. The program teaches words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. KidSpeak™ can be used through a web browser on computers.

13/07/2024

A little fun for your Friday! 😂
Have a nice weekend!

13/07/2024

Enroll in an obedience class today: https://form.jotform.com/201187540336047

13/07/2024

Join us on July 31 for a celebration of Herman Melville’s birthday with a marathon reading of Melville’s classic American novel, "Moby-Dick"! Bring a copy of the novel, read a chapter or two aloud, listen to the words by lantern light, and await a few other surprises in store! 📖

This is the only overnight event on the CHARLES W. MORGAN, so don’t miss out!

Register here: https://secure.mysticseaport.org/24000/24042