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FARMERS MARKET: Cromwell Waterfront Farmers Market is held Fridays, 4-7:30 p.m., rain or shine, at 1 River Rd., Cromwell with more than 30 vendors, live music, food trucks and local artists. Guest vendors can apply at www. cromwellfarmersmarket.org or email cromwellfarmersmarket@comcast.net. DANCE FILM SERIES: The Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook will be hosting a Summer Dance film series in the Grady Thomas Room, July 8-Aug. 19, 1 p.m. July 29, That’s Dancing; Aug. 5, Strictly Ballroom; Aug. 12, Billy Elliot; Aug. 19, Mad Hot Ballroom. No movie on July 15th due to the Friend’s Book Sale July 14-16. For more information, call The Acton Library at 860-395-3184 or go to www. actonlibrary.org . FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Fridays story time at the Deep River Public Library, 10:30 a.m., all ages welcome and no registration. See Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham, a short film appropriate for preschools and serve with popcorn, all in reserved box-car seating. For more information on any of these programs, call 860526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com. GENEAOLOGY GROUP: Genealogy anyone? at the East Hampton Senior Center, Friday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Sign up in activity book if interested. Gotowww. east hampton ct. gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. THE LITTLE MERMAID: Artful Living presents performances of The Little Mermaid, with a professional orchestra, magical scenery and outrageous costumes. Shows are July 22-24, 29-31, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets $20/$15, group discounts available. The show will be held in the Wagner Theater at HK Middle School, 451 Route 81 Killingworth. Tickets and information at www.ArtfulLivingCT.com or call 860-389-1363 MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL: The 30th anniversary of the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, a signature event in the lower Connecticut River Valley, takes place with a Kickoff Concert Friday, July 29 and Get listed:

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EDITOR@MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM. daytime festivities Saturday, July 30 on Lyme Street in the historic Old Lyme village center. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.OldLymeMidsummerFestival.com. FREE CONCERT: A free concert with Braiden Sunshine from The Voice will be held July 29, 7-9 p.m. at the Florence Griswold Museum; visit the museum from 5 to 7 p.m., and then choose a spot along the Lieutenant River to enjoy food and music. For more information, visit flogris.org, or call 860-434-5542. OPEN ART: Open Art, for grades K-3, July 29, 11 a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library,123 Broad Street, Middletown. There will be a variety of materials on hand for you to use to create your own works of art. Drop-in, no registration. Saturday, July 30 SINGLES MOVIE EVENING: Singles movie night at the Starplex Cinema, 19 Frontage Road, Berlin, July 30, meet at 6:30 p.m. in lobby before movies start. Everyone decides which movie to see. After movies, go nearby for refreshments. You buy your ticket. For information, call Annette at 860-223-7755. Sponsored by Social Connections. TOWN BAND CONCERT: Enjoy a concert performed by the Old Lyme Town Band on the South Green Saturday, July 30 before the fireworks, beginning at 7:30 p.m. behind the middle school. The band performs a variety of styles from big band to movie themes to marches to classical. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of outdoor music. For more information about the band, visit oldlymetownband.org. THE LITTLE MERMAID: Artful Living presents performances of The Little Mermaid, with a professional orchestra, magical scenery and outrageous costumes. Shows are July 22-24, 29-31, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets $20/$15, group discounts available. The show will be held in the Wagner Theater at HK Middle School, 451 Route 81 Killingworth.

Tickets and information at www.ArtfulLivingCT.com or call 860-389-1363

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL: The 30th anniversary of the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, a signature event in the lower Connecticut River Valley, takes place with a Kickoff Concert Friday, July 29 and daytime festivities Saturday, July 30 on Lyme Street in the historic Old Lyme village center. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.OldLymeMidsummerFestival.com. CHILDREN’S EVENT: EightSixty Racing Enthusiasts and Top Notch truck and car club will hold a children’s event on July 30, 12 p.m. at McDonough Elementary School in Middletown. Activities will include a bounce house from PartyTime Inflatables, games, food and plenty of fun. The event is free and all are welcome. ARTS AND CRAFTS FEST: The 53rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Liberty Bank, Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday July 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. features nearly 150 artists and crafters. The event is presented by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Liberty Bank, for more information, visit www. oldsaybrookchamber.com, or call 860-388-3266. TIP A FIREFIGHTER: The 5th annual ‘Tip A Firefighter’ event to benefit Muscular Dystrophy will be held Saturday, July 30, 12-8 p.m. at Taino Smokehouse located at 482 S. Main St., Middletown. Join South Fire District Firefighters, Local 3918, I.A.F.F. and Taino Smokehouse to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. YOGA SESSION: Yoga in the Courtyard will be held Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. in The Courtyard, Russell Library 123 Broad St, Middletown. No prior experience necessary, and no mats will be used. Instructor is Jeff Hush, founder of Food and Movement Therapy and a local instructor of Family Yoga, Tai Chi and Chair Yoga. If it rains, class with be held in the Hubbard Room. This program is a part of Adult Summer Reading: Exercise Your Mind, and is sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library.