Events
CTSUBCEN StoryCorps
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April-October 2016
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Connecticut Submarine Century StoryCorps will be launched this spring in Groton Public Schools in honor of those who have served on and supported our Submarine Force in Connecticut. The interview session is the heart of StoryCorps,, with a focus on collecting, sharing, and preserving people’s stories; their extraordinary work and contributions to our state, nation, and world; especially for those who served on subs, built subs, or supported submariners! GPS students will learn to do the interviews and host a StoryCorps booth at CTSUBCEN STEMFEST on May 11th at Westside Middle School. |
Submarine Medicine
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April 27, 12:00 noon
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CAPT Raymond Woolrich is a US Navy submarine commander who retired in the New London area after 27 years of active service. He served on six submarines, including command of the USS Trepang (SSN 674) out of New London. Since retirement, Captain Woolrich has served as senior submarine technical advisor to the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory on Subase New London for almost twenty years. CAPT Woolrich’s talk will define submarine medicine; what medical issues might be of concern to submariners in their daily life under the sea; what medical issues are of concern to Submarine Force leaders; the history of the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) and the role NSMRL’s research has played for submariner health and well-being over the years. |
Groton Little League Opening Day
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April 30, 10:00am
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Groton Little league holds its opening day each year at Washington Park. With a large population of players and coaches coming from Navy families, we have a strong connection with the Navy. We always invite an official from the Subbase to speak and/or throw out the first pitch. This year will be Captain Whitescarver or Master Chief Clark. The Silver Dolphins will also lead the way. We feel that with the connection of baseball being America’s game and the security that the Navy provides for us, we should honor the men, women and families of the Navy at Groton Little League Opening Day 2016. |
Lecture Series: Surviving BRAC
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May 4, 7:00pm
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Base Realignment and Closure, is the congressionally authorized process the Department of Defense has used to reorganize its base structure to more efficiently and effectively support our forces, increase operational readiness and facilitate new ways of doing business. Our panelists will take a look back to 2005 when Naval Submarine Base New London was threatened with closure and examine how the lessons learned have improved the base’s position for future BRAC rounds.
Panelists include Congressman Joe Courtney, U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district since 2007; Robert R. “Rob” Simmons, current First Selectman of Stonington and Connecticut’s 2nd District Congressman from 2001-2007; Robert T. Ross, Executive Director of the Connecticut Office of Military Affairs; Tony Sheridan, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut; and Mark R. Oefinger, Town Manager, Town of Groton. The panel will be moderated by Ray Hackett. |
SUBVETS 52nd Anniversary Scholarship Golf Tournament
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May 5, 9:00am
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This event is open to the public and is SUBVETS annual scholarship fund raiser for students of parents and grandparents who are members of USSVI (SUBVETS) Groton Base. Besides individual donations, this is our only fund raiser for providing these students with additional funding as they enter or continue attending their college or university for higher education. We also offer Tee/Green sponsors for $100 as a means for increasing our scholarship funds. PLEASE JOIN US…Deadline for registering to play is April 20, 2016. $120 per Golfer, $480 foursome $100 per Tee/Green Sponsor. Cost includes Greens fee and cart, coffee and pastry before, lunch at the turn, awards and buffet banquet dinner. Awards include $400 to first place team; $200 to second place team; Contests – Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Closest to the line, On the Green; Putting contest. $10,000 prize for HOLE IN ONE contest |
USSVI 52nd Anniversary Memorial Service
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May 7, 1:00pm
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SUBVETS Groton will observe the 52nd Anniversary of USSVI which originated here in Groton. This annual event, which takes place on the grounds of the US SUBVETS WWII National Memorial East, is a moving remembrance of those submarines and submariners lost at sea. The event will feature a keynote speaker and a tolling of the boats. During the Tolling the Boats, also known as the Two Bell Ceremony, each individual submarine is recognized and their fallen crewmen are honored by the dipping of the Boat’s Flag and two rings of a Ship’s Bell. |
CTSUBCEN STEAMFEST
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May 11, 4:30pm-7:30-pm
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CTSUBCEN STEAMFEST is an event that engages students, parents, grandparents and friends in a variety of activities highlighting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). This event is FREE and open to the community. Explore the exciting science of the US Navy’s submarines and more! |
They Also Served: Submarine Spouses Then and Now
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May 18, 7:00pm
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Lisa Lahti, wife of the past commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base New London, and Kathleen O’Beirne, former director of the Navy Family Service Center and wife of a former commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, will talk about the issues faced by military spouses and how those challenges have changed (and how much progress has been made) from 1960 to the present. |
SUBVETS Groton Memorial Day and USS Scorpion Memorial Service
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May 30, 11:00am
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SUBVETS Groton will join our nation in remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by hosting a memorial service for all those submariners lost at sea, especially the USS Scorpion SS589, which was lost on May 22, 1968. This annual event, which takes place on the grounds of the US SUBVETS WWII National Memorial East, is a moving remembrance of those submarines and submariners lost at sea. The event will feature a keynote speaker and a tolling of the boats. During the Tolling the Boats, also known as the Two Bell Ceremony, each individual submarine is recognized and their fallen crewmen are honored by the dipping of the Boat’s Flag and two rings of a Ship’s Bell.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at the City of Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St. Please visit the Connecticut’sSubmarineCentury Facebook page for updates. |
The Future of Submarine Service
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June 1, 7:00pm
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Rear Admiral Jeffrey “Jeff” E. Trussler, Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center will present “The Future of the Submarine Force and Submarine Warfare” on June 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Academic Building at University of Connecticut, Avery Point.
Rear Admiral Trussler oversees the training, assessment, tactical development and analysis of U.S. Navy Undersea Warfare Capabilities. He is originally from Miami, Oklahoma. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy at Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. During his naval career, Rear Admiral Trussler has served ashore in various assignments including on the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board, and on the Joint and Navy Staffs. At sea he has served on four submarines and commanded USS MARYLAND (Blue) and Task Force 69 for the U.S. 6th Fleet. Admiral Trussler was the recipient of the Naval Submarine League’s Rear Adm. Jack Darby Award for Inspirational Leadership and Excellence in Command for 2006. A member of the Cherokee Nation, he was the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Executive Excellence award winner for 2008. |
Groton Rotary Club’s Second Annual Golf Tournament
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June 3, 11:30am
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The Groton Rotary Club has announced that it will conduct its annual golf tournament on Friday, June 3, at the Shennecossett Golf Course, a historic Donald Ross designed 18-hole course in Groton. The Rotary is proud to dedicate the tourney to the 100th year celebration of Groton as the Submarine Capital of the World. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the club’s youth scholars and community grants program. The Groton Rotary Club is proud to introduce a special new sponsor category – the Military Sponsorship. This is a special opportunity for area businesses to help Rotary honor our community’s active servicemen and veterans. The $500 cost will cover the greens fees for four (4) military service personnel. The sponsoring business will be recognized by a tee sign and in the program. The Groton Rotary Club will recruit the military four-somes from the U.S. Naval Submarine Base and from within the community. The tournament is open to the entire community. The cost is $125 per player and $100 for players who are members of the Shennecossett Golf Club. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, lunch, dinner and awards. Registration and lunch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. The tournament will start with a shotgun tee off at 12:30 p.m. The Groton Rotary Club is seeking both corporate and hole sponsors. Corporate sponsorships are priced at $1,000 and include a banner with the company’s logo, program recognition and a foursome. Hole sponsorships are $100 and include signage with the company’s logo. There will be prizes for low gross score and the top three (3) low net scores. There will be raffles at all three Par 3 holes. All players and sponsorship checks should be made out to the Groton Rotary Club and mailed to John Silsby, 74 Sharon Road, Mystic, CT 06355. For further details on the tournament, check the Groton Rotary Club website at www.grotonrotary.org. Or contact John Silsby at 860-383-3265 or e-mail him at [email protected]. The Groton Rotary Club raises funds annually to finance scholar awards and grants approved by its community foundation, which is formally known as the Groton Rotary Foundation Community Grant, Inc. The Groton Rotary Club is a community organization dedicated to the theme, “Service Above Self”, and welcomes new members. Persons interested in joining the club should visit the Club’s web site at grotonrotary.org or contact a local Rotarian. A list of Rotary Club members is on the website. You may also contact Club President Tricia Cunningham by e-mailing her at [email protected]. |
The History of Electric Boat
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June 7, 7:00pm
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The Connecticut Submarine Lecture Series continues with Tom Plante, EB’s Director of Strategic Planning. He will explain how Electric Boat was established and trace its growth during two world wars. The story of the development of the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine and subsequent submarine classes will be recounted. In 2014, the U.S. Navy awarded Electric Boat a $17.6 billion contract for the construction of 10 additional Virginia-class submarines, the largest contract ever given by the Navy. Join us to hear another chapter in the story of how Groton became the “submarine capital of the world.” |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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June 20, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
United States Coast Guard Band Concert Series
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June 22, 7:00pm
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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Naval Submarine Base New London and the Naval Submarine School, as the United States Coast Guard Band kicks off this concert series as part of Groton’s SUBASE Week. The Coast Guard Band will present music to honor this milestone. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy music by the Sound. Concert at 7:00. Rain date – June 23.
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Mystic Schooners Baseball Game
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June 25, 2:00pm
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Come out and enjoy a New England Collegiate Baseball League game when the Mystic Schooners vs. the New Bedford BaySox. The Mystic Schooners are hosting this special SUBASE DAY game at Washington Park in the City of Groton. (watch this listing for additional information soon). Sponsored by City of Groton and Mystic Schooners. |
4th of July Parade
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July 4, 10:00am
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The annual Fourth of July Parade, sponsored by the Town of Groton, is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “American Heroes” and the Parade Committee welcomes merchants, businesses of all kinds, non-profit community organizations, marching groups, and bands. This year, in celebration of Connecticut’s Submarine Century, the parade will feature a Grand Marshal who is a submarine veteran from World War II and the 20 replica submarines that have been decorated for the CT Sub Trail will make their public debut! We’ll also have many other submarine-related units in the parade including the Commanding Officer of the Subase, the Subase Fire Department, the Silver Dolphins precision drill team, Sub School sailors carrying the lost boat flags for each submarine lost at sea, a Subase Security Boat, US Sub Vets, and more.
Participants should register on-line at www.grotonrec.com/july4th.asp no later than Friday, June 10, 2016. Don’t forget to include a short biography for your marching unit to be used by the announcer on the viewing stand. The parade travels along Route 1 from Poquonnock Plains Park to the Groton Shopping Center at Drozdyk Drive. The reviewing stand is at the Chelsea Groton Bank. If you have any questions, contact Jerry Lokken at 860-536-5682 or e-mail him at [email protected]. |
United States Coast Guard Band Concert Series
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July 7, 7:00pm
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The Concert series continues with a tribute to the newest members of the Submarine Family – Navy ROTC and the Silver Dolphins. The United States Coast Guard Band will continue honoring the 100th anniversary milestone with appropriate music, including Anchors Aweigh. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and join us on the lawn of the Branford House for a beautiful evening of music. The free concert begins at 7:00. Rain date – July 8. |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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July 11, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
Library Day at the Nautilus
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July 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm
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Families are invited to tour the exhibits, visit the historic ship Nautilus and participate in submarine-related story times and crafts led by children’s librarians from area libraries. |
Art on Groton Bank
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July 16, 10:00am-4:00pm
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Now in its tenth year, Art on Groton Bank takes place on the grounds of the Bill Memorial Library, located on historic Groton Bank. This outdoor festival features artists and artisans who display and sell works of art, including paintings in oil, watercolor, and acrylic; prints; wooden sculptures; photography; and much more. This event also features live music, book signings by local authors, walking tours of Groton Bank, and food vendors. This year, to honor Connecticut’s Submarine Century, Art on Groton Bank will host a juried art exhibit of submarine related photography in addition to sales of the First and Finest: The 100-Year History of Naval Submarine Base New London. |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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July 18, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
United States Coast Guard Band Concert Series
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July 21, 7:00pm
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The Concert Series continues with a tribute to our local SubVets. The United States Coast Guard Band will honor those who have served our country in the submarine force, playing appropriate music including Anchors Aweigh. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a lovely evening of music at Eastern Point Beach. Concert at 7:00. Rain date – July 22.
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10th Annual Fish Tales, Tugs and Sails
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July 23, 11:00am-4:00pm
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The 10th Annual Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails is on July 23rd! A free, nautically-themed family festival celebrating literature and the environment and this year includes SUBMARINE THEMED educational and entertainment activities for children. Welcome the special guests and performers as they arrive by tugboat. Enjoy story time with special guest community readers, live performances, hands-on activities, big boats, sea critter touch tanks and much more! |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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July 25, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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August 1, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
United States Coast Guard Band Concert Series
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August 3, 7:00pm
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The Concert Series ends with a tribute to the Coast Guard 226th birthday. The band will honor the Coast Guard with appropriate music and give a nod to the upcoming 50th birthday of UCONN Avery Point. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy the dulcet tones of the United States Coast Guard Band on the lawn of the Branford House. Concert at 7:00. Rain date – August 4.
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Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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August 8, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
John P. Holland: Life and Career
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August 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Ancient Order of Hibernians historian James Gallagher will give an exciting presentation on John P. Holland, the father of the modern submarine. Presentation will include a showing of the film “No Deck to Strut Upon.” |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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August 15, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
Groton New London Airport Open House & Walking Tour
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August 19, 10:00am-1:00pm
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Get an insider look at the Airport! Join the Groton Business Association at Groton-New London Airport on Wednesday, August 19 from 10-1 for the 3rd Annual Open House and Walking Tour in celebration of NATIONAL AVIATION DAY and CONNECTICUTS SUBMARINE CENTURY!
Did you know the Army National Guard breaks down and rebuilds helicopters here? That pilots and first responders from throughout the United States and Canada receive travel to Groton for survival training in the event of water-ditching an aircraft? Want to see what the inside of a C-130 military transport aircraft is like? Take a self-guided walking tour indoors and on the airfield ramps, including jet hanger & aircraft cockpit visits, displays by CT Air National Guard & US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, demonstrations at the CT Army Reserve National Guard Helicopter Repair Hangar and Survival Systems USA’s Underwater Egress Training Center, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Equipment, visits with private planes and their owners, Aviation Academy for Youth, airfield snow plow trucks and much more. This year also includes events in honor of CT’s SUBMARINE CENTURY: historic naval aviation craft, a Navy Art Exhibition, special displays and activities. You can even make your own #submarineproud flag for the Submarine Century Flag-Line! Learn what goes on at our local airport that serves private, community, commercial and military sectors all in a beautiful shoreline setting- right here in Groton! Meet at the Airport’s main terminal for welcome, displays and a map of sites to visit during the FREE self-guided walking tour. Then go at your own speed and see the places of most interest to you! |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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August 22, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
Submarine Century Monday Movie Matinee
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August 29, 1:30pm
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This summer, Groton Public Library is showing submarine films on Monday afternoons in honor of the Submarine Base’s 100th birthday! All movies are free and open to the public. No reservation required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or a snack! |
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
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September 9-11
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The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival returns to New London Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 9-10-11, 2016. As in the past, it will feature a range of fun-filled activities for visitors of all ages to celebrate Connecticut’s maritime heritage, history and spirit of innovation tied to our state’s significant relationship with the sea. |
Groton’s Fall Festival
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October 8, 11:00am-5:00pm
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Join us for the last major Submarine Century community celebration! Groton’s annual Fall Festival attracts visitors from the area to come to the park and browse vendor booths staffed by local businesses, artists, crafters, service organizations and more. The event also features entertainment, local restaurants serve delicious menu items, and this year, several groups from the Subase will help make the event even more exciting. We’ve invited the Silver Dolphins precision drill team, an ensemble from the Navy Band, the Submarine Base Fire Department, and more!
For more information, or to register for a booth space, please visit www.GrotonBiz.com and click on “Events”. Groton’s Fall Festival is presented by the Groton Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. |
