- LHS Carolers appearing at the Gales Ferry Community Center Friday, December 6 at 7:30PM. Annual Holiday Social starts at 6:30. Free family fun. Snacks, arts and crafts for kids. Open to all. Undercover Operations donations of new socks and underwear for Ledyard Youth and Family Services optional but appreciated. Items for teens especially needed.
- Whiskers in Wonderland, GF Fire Department, Saturday, December 7, 11:00AM - 2:00PM, You are invited to an afternoon of Holiday fun with the Ledyard Animal Control. Santa will be there for pictures with the pets and kids! Photos will be by Nina Jane Photography. We will have vendors, raffles baskets, face painting, and yummy baked goods! Hot chocolate and hot cider will also be provided.
- Ledyard Historical Society Yuletide Celebration Sunday, December 8, 1:00PM - 4:00PM. Enjoy refreshments, carolers, and historic charm with your host Nathan Lester! Open to the Public. FREE admission. All are welcome. Located at the corner of Long Cove & Vinegar Hill Roads in Gales Ferry. For information call 860-464-2040.
- GF Santa Run Saturday, December 14. Santa Starts at 8:30AM. Kids look for Santa to visit your neighborhood in the Gales Ferry Firetruck! Santa will be making his annual Gales Ferry Santa Run through Gales Ferry to see the kids this year. He will also be collecting new unwrapped toys for the Ledyard Social Services. Santa and his helpers will pick up your donations as they drive through your neighborhood! So, have them ready at the curb to give to Santa’s helpers. Thank you for helping us make Christmas special for families and children that need our help. Follow us on Twitter for live updates on Santa’s location!! Rain date will be posted onTwitter.
- Throughout December: Undercover Operations provides socks & undergarments for homeless & transitional housing. Holiday donations will be given to Ledyard Youth & Family Services
Items may be dropped off at i5 Teaching Network, Gales Ferry Community Center, or Human Performance in the Citizens bank Plaza.
- Throughout December: Beauties, Bugs & Beasties, a collection of critter art for the holidays. Animal-Themed Holiday Gifts – Crafted by Various Area Artists November 23. - December 23
Extended Holiday Hours are M, T, TH, F 11:00AM – 5:00PM, W 11:00 – 6:30PM, Sat. 10:00AM – 2:00PM or by appointment at the i5 Gallery i5 Teaching Network LLC, Gales Ferry Community Center 18 Hurlbutt Rd. - next to GF Library. Contact: marge@i5teachingnetwork.com