🌱 How is Niantic Playhouse stacking up in statewide theater voting?
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In today's newsletter:
- How is Niantic Playhouse stacking up in statewide theater voting?
Also on today's calendar: Club Meeting and 6 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Martha S.!
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
- Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 47 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Niantic Playhouse is in the running for “Favorite Local Theatre” in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards, giving local theater fans a chance to boost their hometown stage. The standings list leading shows, performers, and venues statewide, and voting remains open until winners are announced in January. 
📣 Niantic Shout Outs!
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🎉 Sarah Leslie gets P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant to pay for a term in her progress toward a master's in health care administration. Sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter AH East Lyme.
—Martha S.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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YA Arts & Crafts Club for Grades 5-8
East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd, Niantic
3:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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Club Meeting
Niantic Community Church , 170 Pennsylvania Ave , East Lyme
7:00 pm -
After School Art Club 5-8yrs
Doodles Kids Art Lab , 55 Pennsylvania Ave , Niantic
4:15 pm -
Loss of a Spouse or Partner Support Group (Evening Group)
Brian's Healing Hearts , 461 Main St , Niantic
6:30 pm -
After School Art Club ages 5-12
Doodles Kids Art Lab , 55 Pennsylvania Ave , Niantic
4:15 pm -
Reiki Circle with Special Guest Reiki Master Cheryl Benanti
180 Flanders Rd , Niantic
6:30 pm -
Pet Walk in Nail Trims
Paw Print Pantry , 170 Flanders Rd , Niantic
1:15 pm -
Shoreline Swing At East Lyme Community Center
East Lyme Community Center , 41 Society Rd , Niantic
6:00 pm -
Countdown to Noon
East Lyme Community Center , 41 Society Rd , Niantic
10:00 am
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 31
🗓 Events Nearby
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Cribbage
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Morning Muffin Meetup with Senior Services
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Strength Training A
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Pitch
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9:30 am
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in East Lyme. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Midnight Truck Unloading and Stocking in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niantic here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
- Menorah lighting in New London marks Hanukkah with message of light amid global uncertainty (theday.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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