Holiday Woods Walk December 2, 2006

Part of "More Walking Weekends": Follow Lisbon Central School's Newent Woods Trail and see the ruins of 18th-century homes, old wells and a beautiful stone bridge, then tour Newent Congregational Church and John Bishop House Museum on this free 1 1/2-hour walk starting at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Newent Church parking lot, junction of Rtes. 38 and 169 in Lisbon, CT. (Severe weather date: Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.) The annual Gingerbread Fair at Newent Church takes place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Choose from more than 50 gingerbread houses in various sizes for sale, then browse among the hand-made holiday ornaments and crafts. A Christmas Open House at the Bishop House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature holiday greens, apple pies, ornaments and other seasonal treats. Free and open to the public. Please join us!

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