Eric Parker, host of “CT ‘22,” the state’s most watched public affairs program, will be the speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Old Lyme Town Hall when the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club holds its monthly meeting.

Parker, a local resident whose program airs at 8:30 Sunday mornings on WFSB Channel 3, will address “The Changing Face of Local TV News.” A social is held at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m.

Parker is a local resident, and has a lengthy career in journalism, in addition to being an attorney. The industry has evolved in many ways during his 20 years in reporting. At the conclusion of the program, he will answer questions.

Parker previously co-anchored WFSB’s “Eyewitness News This Morning” for 10 years, and served as Chief Investigative Reporter for the Channel 3 I-Team.

The program is free and open to the public, and no registration is needed. For information, contact Bev Lewis at lymeoldlymelions@gmail.com.

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