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Do you hear the train coming? All Aboard!
Don’t miss out on this New England holiday tradition. The family-friendly Train Show exhibit is back for its 30th year at the Connecticut River Museum and is sure to surprise and delight visitors of all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! A fully operational nearly 30-foot train layout, “I SPY” scavenger hunts, and a toddler-sized viewing layout are all part of the fun!
NOTE: A members-only Train Show Opening Event will be held from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 21. Stay tuned for more information on the event opening.
Train show:
https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/30th-annual-train-show/
Train show member opening:
https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/members-event-30th-annual-train-show-opening/

3rd TUESDAYS

Veterans Coffeehouse – 9-11 a.m., Easter Seals Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave., Norwich; veterans can socialize and receive information about benefits and services; free; (860) 425-6617.

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TOPS — 9:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Church, 170 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford; (860) 848-7263.

Join The Mill Museum in this year’s “Festival of Trees” exhibit and display competition. Vote for your favorite decorated trees by local and regional businesses and organizations while exploring the museum this season! For those who wish to participate, the opening reception will take place on Friday, December 8, from 6-7:30pm, and feature light refreshments. The winner of the contest will be announced on January 1st. Those who wish to enter their work until the competition closes, please email Kira Holmes at: director@millmuseum.org.
Venue Address: 411 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

Need a last-minute hand with this season’s holiday gift-wrapping? Look no further! From Friday, December 18 to Sunday, December 24, volunteers from The Mill Museum and the Willimantic Lions Club will be at the Eastbrook Mall to help. Get those gifts wrapped and bowed in a jiff, and support a good cause by granting donations this winter.

Bright lights and magical nights are back this holiday season as the Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Olde Mistick Village! The largest holiday light display in southern New England is FREE to the public and will run from November 18 through the end of January, 2024. Over a half-million lights will decorate the Village.

The Village’s holiday hours are as follows:
● 11/18-12/23 – M-Th-10am-6pm, Fri & Sat – 10am-8pm, Sun-11am-6pm
● 12/23 – New Year – M-Sat – 10am-6pm, Sun-11am-6pm

Contact: (860) 536-4941 | info@oldemistickvillage.com | http://oldemistickvillage.com

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Storytime on TV — 10 a.m., virtual; Miss Rebecca shares songs, stories, and puppet shows on community television channels; hosted by the East Lyme Public Library; free; registration required; (860) 739-6926.

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Al-anon – 10:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 23 Willow St., Mystic; (860) 536-2426.

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Lo-Fi Study Hour – 11 a.m.-noon, Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London; ambient music for relaxation and concentration; free; (860) 447-1411.

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Yoga In Our City – 5:30 p.m., Green Harbor Park, Pequot Ave. and Converse Place, New London; free; yogainourcity.com.

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Gam-Anon – 6:45 p.m., virtual; dial in (646) 558-8656; passcode: 056943695; gam-anon.org; gamanonforrecovery@gmail.com.

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African Dance Class – 7:30-9 p.m., La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington; led by Ashley Jones; 6-7:30 p.m., beginner drum class with Matthew Dean; all ages and levels; $20 each class; registration required; (860) 235-1478.