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MOVIE MATINEES: The Durham Public Library hosts amovie matinee every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. This film series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served. Note that for movies rated R, only individuals age 18and over are permitted to attend. Viewer discretion is advised. Today: “Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton, 119minutes, R; Aug. 20: “Into the Woods,” starring Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, 125minutes, PG; Aug. 27: “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, 122minutes, PG. The library is at 7Maple Ave., Durham. Call 860-349-9544or visit www. durhamlibrary.org. FREE CONCERTS: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Guilford Savings Bank, hosts a series of free concerts on Thursday evenings running through Aug. 20. Concerts begin at 6:30p.m. and are held at the Vece Gazebo in front of the Pierson School on East Main Street. A wide assortment of music will be featured, including the sounds of pop, rock and roll, and country. Opening the season is Rock Bottom Band, followed on consecutive Thursday evenings by: The Auburn Mode, The Navels, The Convertibles, Gold Rush, The Engine Room and Beatles Forever. Rain cancels the concerts. For a detailed schedule and list of sponsors, call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860669-3889or visit the chamber’s website atwww.clintonct.com, or on Facebook. ROMANTIC MOVIES: The Essex Library continues its 6-week film series of romantic movies from around theworld and desserts that are inspired by their locations. The films will be shown at 7p.m. in the Library’s air-conditioned Program Room. Stop by or call the Library to reserve your seat, and dessert, at 860-767-1560. Movie schedule: today, “In The Mood for Love” (original title: “Fa yeung ninwa”) (2000); Aug. 20, “Il Postino” (The Postman) (1994). FARMERS MARKET: The South End Middletown Farmers Market is now open, offering fresh picked fruits, vegetables, honey, awardwinning canned goods and more. The market is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1p.m. at the South Green (Old Church Street) until the end of October. VETERANS WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, today, Aug. 20, Aug. 27, 7p.m., Meeting Room 2at Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will lead the group. Nowin its third year, this series invites Veterans to share their stories andphotos in their own voices. All Veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and share their experiences for their own benefit or to share with family and friends. Facilitator and contact person from the Russell Library is Christy Billings. She canbe reached at 860-347-2528or cbilling@russell.lioninc.org.

YOUNG SCIENTISTS: Young Scientists, today, 1:30pm., Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123Broad St., Middletown. Grade 1and up. Explore through the eyes of some of the greatest science heroes ever. Drop-in, no registration.

ONES FUN: Ones Fun, today, 10a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. Ages: 12- 23months. Sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. Drop-in, no registration.

AL-ANON MEETING: Anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking in thepast or present is welcome at any AL-ANON meeting. AL-ANON is a worldwide organization that offers a program of help and mutual support for individuals, their families and friends. Find strength and hope. Meetings are free. The East Haddam meeting takes place every Thursday, 7-8 p.m. at First Church of Christ Congregational, 499Town St. East Haddam. For more information and to find other meetings across the state call or visit AlAnon/Alateen: 888-825-2666 or www.ct-al-anon.org.

BUSINESS PASSION: How to Create a Great Business to Cultivate Your Passion, today, 6-8p.m., Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123Broad St, Middletown. Tom Ceniglio, small business owner and entrepreneur will present the importance of planning in starting a business, growing a business, and selling a business. Drop-in, no registration. Formore information, contact Bob Carlson or Jeff Grant at 8603472528, ext. 121

AGING COMMISSION: The East Hampton Commission on Aging will hold its monthly meeting today at 3p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center, 105 Main St. Final plans for participation in September Senior month and organizing a Round Table meeting with surrounding towns in October will be discussed. The public is invited to attend. For further informationcall the Senior Center at 860-267-4426.

Friday, Aug. 14

BUILDERS CLUB: Builders Club! Build and Race Your Own Balloon Car, Aug. 14, Aug. 28, 4-5:30p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123Broad St., Middletown. Ages: 5-12. Build a balloon carwith your favorite interlocking blocks. Once built, we’ll race them. Drop-in, no registration.

Saturday. Aug. 15

FARMERS MARKET: The Old Saybrook Farmers Market is open for the season Saturdays, 9a.m. to 12:30p.m., and Wednesdays 10a.m. to 1p.m., through Oct. 31, at 210Main St.. Find out more about the vendors and what theywill bring to the market at oldsaybrookfarmersmarket.com (sign up for the newsletter while on the site) or visit them on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/osfarmmarket. BLUEFISH 5K RACE: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and Shoreline Community Women, Inc. will host the 18th annual Snap Fitness Bluefish 5K Road Race on Saturday Aug. 15. The 5k (3.1-mile) race course begins and ends at the Jared Eliot Middle School, 69Fairy Dell Road in Clinton. Registration is $25; $34 day of race. Registration forms are available online atwww. clintonct.com, from participating sponsors, or at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, 50E. Main St., Clinton, CT06413. In addition; online registration is available atwww.active.com.

Sunday, Aug. 16

OLD CALENDARS: Older issues of the Chatham Historical Society of East Hampton’s memorable calendars are on sale. For history buffs, families with deep roots to the town, students for social studies projects, or interested new residents, their uses are endless. The calendars are always available on the first Sunday of themonth during Open House at 6Bevin Boulevard, 2-4p.m., or by calling 860267-8953or 860-267-4732. Cost is $1or 5for $4.

Monday, Aug. 17

HOTEL FILM SERIES: The Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook is hosting a Hotel Film Series on the third Monday in July and August at 6:30p.m. On Aug. 17, see “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” For more information, call The Acton Library at 860395-3184,

Tuesday, Aug. 18

FARMERS MARKET: The South End Middletown Farmers Market is now open, offering fresh picked fruits, vegetables, honey, award winning canned goods and more. The market is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 8a.m.-1p.m. at the South Green (Old Church Street) until the end of October.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

FARMERS MARKET: The Old Saybrook Farmers Market is open for the season Saturdays, 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1p.m., through Oct. 31, at 210Main St.. Find out more about the vendors and what they will bring to the market at oldsaybrookfarmersmarket.com (sign up for the newsletter while on the site) or visit them on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/osfarmmarket.

Thursday, Aug. 20

MOVIE MATINEES: The Durham Public Library hosts a movie matinee every Thursday at 1:30p.m. This film series is free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served. Note that for movies rated R, only individuals age 18 and over are permitted to attend. Viewer discretion is advised. Aug. 20: “Into the Woods” starring Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, 125 minutes, PG; Aug. 27: “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, 122minutes, PG. The library is at 7Maple Ave., Durham. Call 860-349-9544or visit www.durhamlibrary.org. FREE CONCERTS: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Guilford Savings Bank, concludes its series of free concerts on Thursday evening, Aug. 20. Concert begins at 6:30p.m. and is held at the Vece Gazebo in front of the Pierson School on East Main Street. A wide assortment of music will be featured, including the sounds of pop, rock and roll, and country. Opening the season is Rock Bottom Band, followed on consecutive Thursday evenings by: The Auburn Mode, The Navels, The Convertibles, Gold Rush, The Engine Room and Beatles Forever. Rain cancels the concerts. For a detailed schedule and list of sponsors, call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889or visit the chamber’s website at www.clintonct.com, or on Facebook. ROMANTIC MOVIES: The Essex Library concludes its 6-week film series of romantic movies from around the world and desserts that are inspired by their locations. The films will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Library’s airconditioned Program Room. Stop by or call the Library to reserve your seat, and dessert, at 860-767-1560. Aug. 20, “Il Postino” (“The Postman”) (1994). FARMERS MARKET: The South End Middletown Farmers Market is now open, offering fresh picked fruits, vegetables, honey, award winning canned goods and more. The market is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 8a.m.-1p.m. at the South Green (Old Church Street) until the end of October. VETERANS WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, Aug. 20, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., Meeting Room 2at Russell Library, 123Broad St., Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will lead the group. Now in its third year, this series invites Veterans to share their stories and photos in their own voices. All Veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and share their experiences for their own benefit or to share with family and friends. Facilitator and contact person from the Russell Library is Christy Billings. She can be reached at 860-347-2528or cbilling@russell.lioninc.org. AL-ANON MEETING: Anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking in the past or present is welcome at any AL-ANON meeting. AL-ANON is a worldwide organization that offers a program of help and mutual support for individuals, their families and friends. Find strength and hope. Meetings are free. The East Haddam meeting takes place every Thursday, 7-8p.m. at First Church of Christ Congregational, 499 Town St. East Haddam. For more information and to find other meetings across the state, call or visit Al-Anon/ Alateen: 888-825-2666or www.ct-al-anon.org. PETE THE CAT: A Visit From Pete the Cat, Aug. 20, 6p.m., Activity Room, Russell Library, 123Broad St., Middletown. Ages: 3and up. Meet Pete, and bring your cameras; Pete loves to pose for pictures. Enjoy stories and a craft too. Drop-in, no registration. TEEN READING CLUB: Teen Summer Reading Club “Beneath the Mask” Film Series: “Batman Begins,” Aug. 20, 2p.m., Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. Ages: 11and up. MPAA rating: PG 13. Free popcorn will be provided. Drop-in, No registration.

Saturday, Aug. 22

FARMERS MARKET: The Old Saybrook Farmers Market is open for the season Saturdays, 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1p.m., through Oct. 31, at 210Main St.. Find out more about the vendors and what they will bring to the market at oldsaybrookfarmersmarket.com (sign up for the newsletter while on the site) or visit them on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/osfarmmarket.

Sunday, Aug. 23

OLD CALENDARS: Older issues of the Chatham Historical Society of East Hampton’s memorable calendars are on sale. For history buffs, families with deep roots to the town, students for social studies projects, or interested new residents, their uses are endless. The calendars are always available on the first Sunday of the month during Open House at 6Bevin Boulevard, 2-4p.m., or by calling 860-267-8953or 860-267-4732. Cost is $1 or 5for $4.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

FARMERS MARKET: The South End Middletown Farmers Market is now open, offering fresh picked fruits, vegetables, honey, award winning canned goods and more. The market is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 8a.m.-1p.m. at the South Green (Old Church Street)

until the end of October.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

FARMERS MARKET: The Old Saybrook Farmers Market is open for the season Saturdays, 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1p.m., through Oct. 31, at 210Main St.. Find out more about the vendors and what they will bring to the market at oldsaybrookfarmersmarket.com (sign up for the newsletter while on the site) or visit them on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/osfarmmarket.