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The Custom House Presents 'Third Thursday', 6/17 and Many Family Programs

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The Custom House presents 'Third Thursday' - a 2-part program, this Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 PM. First, John Neikrash, a Noank lobsterman and founder of 'Work Vessels for Veterans; tells the story of this ambitions 2-year-old program to assist vets. The second part will be comprised of the Members of the Thames America's Cup Committee: John Johnson, Frank McLaughlin, and Joe Passero. They will speak about their strategy to bring the America's Cup race to New London in 2012.

Perhaps it is a long shot, but the America's Cup race has a long history with New London. The winner of the first America's Cup race, in 1870, sailing for the New York Yacht Club, was the Magic designed by R. F. Loper of Stoningtonand and skippered by A. J. Comstock of New London. 

Admission is free for members and $8 for all others. Call 860-447-2501 for info.


Family Programs at The Custom House:

Summer cartooning classes with Jon Buller - Sat., June 26, 10:30-12 noon.
An introductory workshop on Cartooning. Ages 8-16. Fee: $15. Materials included.

Cartooning workshop - Sat., July 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30-12
In this 4-session class, Jon Buller teaches the techniques necessary to create a cartoon. Ages 8-16. Fee:$45, Materials included.

To register call 860-447-2501 or mail in your payment to the Custom House, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320. Be sure to include the student's name, age and contact information.

'Rendezvous with Treason' - Saturday, July 3, 2 PM
Tickets $15. Space limited.

Special Reception for Eileen Ivers & band - Thursday, July 22, 6 to 7:00 PM
Just prior to her free concert on New London's Parade Plaza at 8 PM
Admission $15 for members, $25 all others.

Nimble Arts Summer Circus - Saturday, July 24
On New London's Parade Plaza.
Free to everyone, with performances at 6 and 7:30 PM

Fish, Tales, Tugs & Sails: A Children's Festival for Fun & Learning - Saturday, July 24th 11am to 5pm New London Waterfront Park.
For more information, call (860) 444-2489. Admission is free.  

Family Afternoon Tea for Candy Sanford - Tuesday, August 17, at 3 PM
Candy will sign & read from her book, and give a curator's tour of our N.B. Palmer exhibition.
Tickets $6 members, $10 all others. Call 860-447-2501 to register.

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