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Toot toot!!! Thomas the Tank Engine, his buddy Percy, and Sir Topham Hatt are pulling into Essex Station for “The Colors Tour”!

We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance,we anticipate to sell out in advance. Arrive early to enjoy all the included activities! For current ticket status information, follow our Facebook page or continue to “purchase tickets.”

Thomas & Friends will be here on April 22, 23, 29 & 30 with departure times every 45 minutes from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Passengers select a departure time when purchasing a ticket (ride is approx. 25 minutes), but can enjoy fun-filled family activities all day long!

After meeting Thomas, guests will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor, and Percy the Small Green Engine! But wait, there’s more! Included in your ticket price, you and your little ones have access to unlimited rides on 5 carnival rides, music & magic show, and Thomas the Tank Engine play areas!

SATURDAYS

Chess Club – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London; all ages and abilities; free; (860) 447-1411

SATURDAYS

Gam-Anon – 9:45 a.m., virtual; dial in number 1-929-205-6099; ID number: 8198532703; passcode: 950764; gam-anon.org; gamanonforrecovery@gmail.com.

The Serial Quiller, Marcy Kaplan, is back! Join her for a fun class of creativity, making a stunning work of art from paper quilling. This month’s project is a dragonfly (see an image on our social media pages)!
Limit 20. For ages 18 & up. Please register online at https://prestonpubliclibrary.org, call us at (860) 886
-1010 , or email the library at prestonlibraryprograms@gmail.com.
Please note: there is a $45.00 fee for materials.

Springtime is shop till you drop time in Olde Mistick Village. Come enjoy great savings on select merchandise on the sidewalks, on the porches and in the stores!

Meet your new wildlife best friend! Join the Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday, April 22 at 1:00 PM to meet their opossum ambassadors! Adults and kids can learn what makes opossums awesome. Opossums are amazing little creatures and a huge benefit to humans. They eat the pests that trouble us, like ticks and rodents, and are peaceful creatures. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; call the library at 860-445-0392 to register or for more information.