The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 2-5. (No storytimes on November 23 and 24). Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.
The Stratford Library’s “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series will be featuring a captivating presentation on the American Revolution on November 12. This event aims to shed light on the often overlooked participation and crucial role played by people of color during this historical period. The speaker, Eric Chandler, will return to the library to deliver a thought-provoking discussion titled “Slaves, Freemen & Haitians in the American Revolution: Between a Rock and a Hard Place.”
Chandler’s talk will delve into the narratives of individuals who, motivated by the pursuit of freedom from chattel slavery, fought for both the Revolutionary cause and the British forces. The talk will also explore the lesser-known stories of free Black individuals who fought alongside White colonists to protect their families, homes, and livelihoods during this time.
This event will highlight estimations suggesting that individuals of color, constituting as much as 25% of General Washington’s Continental forces, significantly contributed to the Revolutionary War. Moreover, Haitian troops sent by their French masters played a protective role in Southern ports like Savannah. The discussion will not only emphasize their participation in the American War for Independence but also shed light on the ramifications of their involvement later on in their home island of Haiti.
Eric Chandler, a retired professional with over 30 years of experience as an underwriter for a leading land title insurance company, has been actively involved in American Revolutionary War Living History since 1974. His dedication to portraying various roles within this historical context demonstrates his depth of knowledge and passion for the subject matter.
The “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series, spearheaded by Charles Lautier of Stratford, is set to take place from 2 pm to 3:30 pm in the Stratford Library Lovell Room located at 2203 Main Street in Stratford. For further details and inquiries, individuals are encouraged to visit www.stratfordlibrary.org or contact the library at 203.385-4162. This informative and engaging event is open to all members of the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore a lesser-known aspect of American history.
STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford and the Marine Corps League Housatonic Detachment #1129 are pleased to announce the inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11th.
The parade steps off at 10am from Stratford Town Hall, traveling south on Main Street. The parade will conclude at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Academy Hill, which is hosted by Stratford’s VFW Post 9460.
“On Veterans Day we take time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of all who served our country in the military and their families,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, who will serve as Parade Marshal. “The Town is privileged to host this inaugural parade. Please join us as we salute our local heroes.”
Veterans from Stratford and neighboring communities will participate in the parade route. Community and civic organizations are also invited to participate, whether it be marching in the parade or cheering on the sidelines of the parade route. This Celebrate Stratford event is sponsored by Teamsters Local #1150 and Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Company and Burns Construction.
Please note: Main Street will be closed from Barnum Avenue to Academy Hill from 9:30am to 11:30am. St. James Church is hosting its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 11th. Folks attending Veterans Day activities should refrain from parking in the St. James parking lots and on Broad Street. Stratford Police Officers will allow participants of the St. James event to access Main Street, if necessary.
The Stratford Library will present a special photo workshop on Monday, November 6 at 7 pm. Stratford’s Dee Hiatt, whose current exhibit “The Cell Photo Photo Project” is currently on display at
the Library, will host the workshop entitled “Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone”. It is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to bring their cell phone and learn how to: look at
surroundings slowly and calmly, wait to take a photo until you are intrigued by something, editing the photo, if necessary, while keeping the honesty of what you photographed and sharing your photos
with others.
The “Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone” workshop will be held in the Stratford Library Board Room (lower level) from 7-8 pm on November 6.
For further information call the Library at: 203.385.4162.
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, CT will present an unusual holiday program “Dreaming with the Departed” on Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30-8 pm. Dream teacher Adelita Chirino will host the special program which is free and open to the public.
October is a magical month; a time of year leading up to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, the holiday where traditionally indigenous ancestors honored those they love who are no longer in this physical waking life. It is also a great time to contemplate dreams and how they might help one to understand death better. Dreaming with our departed allows us to stay connected to those we still love.
Chirino will share how dreams can be a bridge to connecting with the departed and many more wonderful aspects of Active Dreaming. The teacher invites people to come and learn how you can better understand the gifts your dreams may be offering you. “We are never alone when we let our dreams accompany us through life’s journeys”, adds Chirino.
“Dreaming with the Departed” will held in the Library’s Lovell Room beginning at 6:30 pm on October 17.
Stratford Library Offers “Reptile Nook” October 15e Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut will welcome representatives and their “friends” from The Reptile Nook of Springfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, October 15 at 2 pm. It is free and open to the public.
Fascinating animal talk from guest speakers Jess and Zack Decoteau, animal keepers and educators from The Reptile Nook, will showcase a variety of reptiles for the program including Venom the Asian Forest Scorpion, Bubbles the Ball Python, Pepper the Corn Snake and Red the Uromastyx (spiny-tailed lizard.)
The Reptile Nook is dedicated to teaching people of all ages about reptiles and amphibians hoping to help people both face their fears of these misunderstood creatures and to love and appreciate animals of all kinds.
“The Reptile Nook” talk will be held in the Stratford Library Lovell Room beginning at 2 pm on October 15. No reservations necessary. For further information, call the Library at 203.385.4162 or visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org.
Aquarion will conduct a valve replacement in the area of Main Street and Woodend Road on October 3, 2023, from approximately 11 PM to 7 AM. Residents and businesses within the 900 through 1300 blocks of Main Street and where Main Street and Woodend Road intersect are expected to be affected directly. Per Aquarion’s alert, the Town of Stratford advises that, during and after the outage event, some residents may experience discolored water.
Aquarion recommends to delay laundry washing and use stored water for drinking and cooking during this time. Prior to resuming use for these purposes, run your cold-water faucet until the water runs clear. Visit www.aquarionwater.com/alerts for outage updates.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Matthews in the Mayor’s office at smatthews@townofstratford.com.
2023-09-16@2:07pm–#Stratford CT– McCrash–A crash in front of McDonald’s on Barnum Avenue. One driver fled the scene, and the other driver had back and neck injuries according to radio reports.
