CALENDAR

Sunday, Sept. 13

CANCER CARE 5K: The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 12th year with a virtual event Sept. 26. Register for the virtual walk, invite others to sign up, and collect donations; pick up your T-shirt between Sep. 26-Oct. 2. Hold your own walk or run and take pictures in your T-shirt for the event’s Facebook page. Registration $35. Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k. For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

Monday, Sept. 14

STORYTIME: Online 3-5 Year Olds Storytime, Case Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 14, 21, 28, on Zoom. Preschoolers are invited to join Ms. Michelle for stories, music, and movement. Registration is required. Please note: All registrants with a valid email address will be sent a link for storytime. For security reasons, we are unable to admit nonregistrants to this program. Details at casememoriallibrary.org.

VIRUS SCAMS: Coronavirus Scams: How to Avoid These and Other Common Banking Scams, 2 p.m., Sept. 14, free, Case Memorial Library on Zoom. From fake charities to offers of phony cures, the pandemic has given scammers new ways to get us to let our guard down. But just like the Grandparent Scam, the Lottery Scam, and the IRS Scam, these all share a common goal: to access your personal financial information and steal your hard-earned money. Registration is required, as for online security reasons only registered attendees will be able to attend this event. Receive a Zoom link via email before the event. Details at casememoriallibrary.org.

OA MEETINGS: Overeaters Anonymous Zoom Meeting are held Mondays online. Those who have problems with overeating, binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, food restricting are invited to attend. Call 203-980-9623 for information.

BULK TRASH PICKUP: West Haven’s final bulk trash pickup week, Sept. 14-18. Separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours before pickup. Violations carry a $100 fine per daily offense. Use lids on all trash cans; rainsoaked trash costs West Haven 10 times more at the dump. Bulk items include couches, chairs, tables, carpeting, padding, fencing and small amounts of bundled lumber, which may not exceed 6 feet in length. No building materials, tires, mattresses, propane tanks or hazardous waste are accepted. Tires can be brought to Town Fair Tire, 63 Boston Post Road, Orange, for a fee of $2.75 per tire. Mattresses can be disposed of for free in a container at the city’s highway maintenance garage, 1 Collis St. Mattresses must be dry. Hazardous waste can be dropped off for free at HazWaste Central, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven. HazWaste is open Saturday mornings through October. Propane tanks can be brought to Taylor Rental, 304 Boston Post Road, Orange, for a fee of $10 per tank.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

LAPSIT STORY TIME: Online Lapsit Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Case Memorial Library, Orange. For babies and toddlers up to two years old. Play with puppets, sing our favorite songs, explore books together, and more. Registration is required. Please note: All registrants with a valid email address will be sent a link for storytime. For security reasons, we are unable to admit nonregistrants to this program. Details at casememoriallibrary.org.

TED TALKS: TED Talks Online: “Overcoming Racism” 9:30 a.m., Sept. 15, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Registration required; email sarah@hchlibrary.org to sign up or call 860-6692342.

HIGH HOLIDAY STORIES: Join the Jewish Historical Society, 7 p.m., Sept. 15, for a virtual event for members of the community to share personal stories of the High Holidays. Participants from all generations and backgrounds across the Hartford region are welcome. If you have a memory you would like to share – about synagogue services, tashlich, fasting, family gatherings, or favorite holiday foods, register at https://jhsgh.org/high-holiday/

AUTHOR TALK: James Patterson Presents Kylie Schachte, “You’re Next”, 7 p.m., Sept. 15, free on Zoom, RJ Julia Booksellers. Registration required. Registered attendees will be provided with a link and password to the virtual meeting. Details at www.rjjulia.com or call 203245-3959

Wednesday, Sept. 16

STORYTIME: Online 2-Year-Old Storytime, Case Memorial Library, Orange, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, for ages 2-3. Experience music and movement, dive into picture books, and sing your favorite songs with Ms. Michelle. Registration is required. All registrants with a valid email address will be sent a link for storytime. For security reasons, we are unable to admit non-registrants to this program. Details at casememorial library.org.

CALENDAR PROJECT: Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. is printing a Wall Calendar for 2021, and invites residents to have their pet included. Sponsor a day in the calendar and have your pet’s photo on that date. The rest of the calendar will feature GNHCP foster cats and educational information about T/N/R and feral cats. Single date sponsorships are $25, and premium slots are $50. Purchases of a date receive a free copy. The calendar will be available for general purchase in October as well. To learn more and reserve your dates, go to www.gnhcp.org/calendar

DIY ART TAKE AND MAKE: Take & Make: DYI Scratch Art pickup, Sept. 16-19, Case Memorial Library, Orange, for grades 1-3. Registered participants may pick up their take-home kits via curbside pickup Adult supervision strongly recommended. Registration is required at casememoriallibrary.org.

HEALTHY FOOD: Healthy PlanEat is again offering fresh vegetables through its website and app, now with 11 farming partners. The site was launched in 2019. For information go to healthyplaneat.com/

CHILD SEAT CHECK: As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer free child car seat checkups, 1-5 P.M. Sept. 16, by appointment only. Parents, caregivers and children can learn the importance of properly installed seats and the appropriate positioning of a child in car seats or booster seats. Families in need may qualify for a free seat For an appointment or more information, contact Cathi Kellett at 203-732-1337 or ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

SCORE WEBINAR: Free SCORE Webinar, “Build & Protect Your Business' Online Reputation”, 2 p.m., Sept. 16. Register at score.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_1OQZimzKTg-IteP8-4vSug. After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar.

Thursday, Sept. 17

BLACK FILM SERIES: Best Video Film and Cultural Center, Ignite the Light, and Spring Glen Church in collaboration with the Hamden Dept. of Arts and Culture present the Hamden Black Film MiniSeries and Discussion event. Attendees are invited to come for the movies and stay for discussion if interested. All movies are presented outdoors with social distancing on the lawn at Spring Glen Church, 1825 Whitney Avenue. All movies start promptly at 7:30 p.m. with discussion to follow. Keynote speakers to be announced. Sept. 17, “42: The Jackie Robinson Story”; Sept. 25, “Brown Sugar”; Oct. 3, “Do the Right Thing.” This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required; RSVP is appreciated; go to www.facebook.com /events/343965793629296/

AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL: Spectrum Gallery and Artisan’s Store presents the Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit, with select works by participating artists in the 2020 Autumn Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green, Sept. 17-Nov. 8 at the gallery. New original fine art and one-of-akind artisanal crafts available. Visit Spectrum Anytime at spectrumartgallery.org/shop to browse and shop the online gallery and Artisans Store. Gift cards also available in store and online. Visit spectrumartgallery.org or call 860767-0742.

AUTHOR TALK: Beth Ferry, “Fox & Rabbit Make Believe”, 4 p.m., Sept. 17, free on Zoom, RJ Julia Booksellers. Registered attendees will be provided with a link and password to the virtual meeting. Details at www.rjjulia.com or call 203245-3959.

AUTHOR TALK: Michael Ian Black, “A Better Man”’ In conversation with Molly Jong-Fast, 7 p.m., Sept. 17, ticketed event on Zoom. Order tickets and the book from RJ Julia Booksellers and receive a copy signed by the author while supplies last. Reserve online; ticket holders will be provided with a link and password to the virtual meeting on the day of the event. Details at www.rjjulia.com or call 203245-3959

Friday, Sept. 18

BASKET BINGO BASH: Basket Bingo Bash games, 7 p.m., April 3 April 17, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Sept. 24, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Christ Episcopal Church, 56 S Cliff St Ansonia. 10 games $20, additional cards $10 at the door. Trivia games, door prizes and raffle. Food and drink available for purchase. For reservations, contact Nancy at nvbv@hotmail.com or 203-734-6945.

Saturday, Sept. 19

HEALTHY FOOD: Healthy PlanEat is again offering fresh vegetables through its website and app, now with 11 farming partners. The site was launched in 2019. Participants are Long River Farm, Old Lyme; Forest City Farms, Cato Corner Farm, Cugno's Farm and Cold Spring Farm, Colchester; Fat Stone Farm, Lyme; Muddy Roots Farm, Wallingford; Fishers Island Oyster Farm, New York; Drew's Honeybees, Norwich; Provider Farm, Salem; and Starlight Gardens, Durham. Forest City is taking orders Sunday to Thursday for pick up at their farm on Saturdays; and Star Light Gardens is taking orders Monday to Thursday for pick up at their farm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For information go to healthyplaneat.com/

AUTHOR TALK: Jane Yolen, “Plymouth Rocks!: The Stone-Cold Truth”, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 19, free on Zoom. RJ Julia Booksellers, details at www.rjjulia.com or call 203-245-3959.