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Week of May 20-27* |
Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Parade and Celebration in Hampton: Join Hampton Town in celebrating the Memorial Day Parade! Before the parade, grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich from the Hampton General Store. There will be live music, food, and ice cream sodas!
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Parade in Mansfield: The parade steps off at 9 a.m. from Bassett’s Bridge Road and passes along Route 195 to Old Cemetery Road. The ceremony and wreath-laying at Old Cemetery follow the parade.
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Parade and Celebration in Norwich: The City of Norwich, in collaboration with the Norwich Area Veterans Council and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC), proudly presents its Annual Memorial Day Parade and Program on Monday, May 27, 2024. This heartfelt tribute honors heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We invite families to join us in commemorating their service, dedication, and their ultimate sacrifice.
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Parade in Sprague: The parade will start at 10 am on Route 97 in Baltic north of the Shetucket River, at 14 North Main St., then go through the village of Baltic, heading south onto Main Street, left onto River Street, back onto Main Street, heading north, ending at the War Memorial Park at the intersection of Main Street and West Main Street.
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Prade in Thompson: The Parade begins at 9 am at the Thompson Town Hall, 815 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale. The parade will proceed to the Main Street Bridge, where a salute will be given to those buried at sea. The march will resume at St. Joseph’s Cemetery and the North Grosvenordale Cemetery. It will proceed onto Riverside Drive, stopping at Oscar Swanson Park at the Thompson War Memorial and the Swedish Cemetery at Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, then ending at Town Hall.
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Parade in Woodstock will start at 11:30 am. The Parade starts near Woodstock Inn and Woodstock Orchards and proceeds to Veterans’ Memorials at the Common. After the parade, a wreath will be laid at the Town Hall monument, where all Connecticut soldiers lost in current wars will be honored. In inclement weather, ceremonies will be held at the Woodstock Academy Field House.
Tuesday, May 28
Nature Storytime at the Guilford Smith Library: Reconnect with nature and literature at the Guilford Smith Memorial Library Nature Storytime, held in the library yard—weather permitting.
Thrilling Theatre at the Mansfield Public Library: Join us for a magical movie experience at the library! Children 3-5, are invited to gather and immerse themselves in the wonder of brief movies adapted from beloved children's picture books.
Wednesday, May 29
Preschool Storytime at the Chaplin Library: Join us for Preschool Story Time at the Chaplin Public Library every Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am!
Little Listeners at the Killingly Library: Dive into our Children's Storytime for a joyous experience
Thursday, May 30
Storytime at the Pomfret Public Library: Join us nearly every Thursday at 10:30 AM for Story Time at the Pomfret Public Library! Led by Miss Heather, each session is packed with themed songs, stories, crafts, and games that are sure to spark your child's imagination and introduce early reading skills.
LEGO Club at the Guilford Smith Library: The Guilford Public Library provides young children with LEGOs; you bring the creativity! Have fun building something from your imagination or use the challenge cards to create!
Friday, May 31
Homeschool Fridays at the Willimantic Public Library: Attention homeschoolers ages 5 and up! Join us for a fun and enriching learning program featuring STEM, art, Makerspace, and more!
Music & Movement at the Mansfield Public Library: Join us for Music and Movement every Friday at 10:30AM in Buchanan Auditorium at the library! Let's get moving as we sing, dance, and groove together in this interactive, music-based program.
Saturday, June 1
Spring Craft Fair at Parrish Hill High School: The Parrish High School is hosting a great community event! There will be cotton candy, yard games, blow-up jousting, music, vendors, and more! Open to the community!
Vendor Fair at East Woodstock Congregational Church: Over 40 vendors will be showcasing their items for purchase! Lunch will be provided for a fee. This is a fun, family event!
Sunday, June 2:
Ashford Farmer's Market: Open between May and October, shop local farmers for fresh produce and more!
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