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BIRTHDAY PARTY: August Birthday Pizza Party at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 29, 12 p.m. Let the center know if you were born in August. Lunch, Cake and ice cream on us. All others are asked to donate $5 towards the lunch. Sign up is a must. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860267-4426. BOOK CLUB: Middletown Senior Center August Book Club meets Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m. This month we are reading “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain. All are welcome. Middletown Senior Center, 61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, call 860-638-4540. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Tuesday, Aug. 30

LET’S DO LUNCH: Let’s do Lunch with the East Hampton Senior Center, Tuesday, Aug. 30 leaving at 11 a.m. ‘Ichaban’ Asian Bistro in Colchester. $3 Trans donation asked. Sign up required. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

ABC AMIGOS: Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m. at the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, the ABC Amigos will host a bi-lingual preschool storytime with stories, games and songs in Spanish and English, Open to all children, regardless of Spanish speaking ability. Drop in, no registration. For information, call the library at 860-395-3184 or visit http://www.oldsaybrookct.org/ pages/ old say brookct_ library/ index AUDITIONS: GM Chorale (Greater Middletown Chorale) invites experienced singers to audition with Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio for the next concert season, at Cheshire’s First Congregational Church, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 4, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To schedule an audition, call coordinator Margie Livengood at 860-633-6198 or email her at Margie.Livengood@gmchorale.org. TRAVEL MEETING: Travel Meeting at the East Hampton Senior Center, Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. All are encouraged to attend to help choose 2017 trips. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. ITALIAN ICE: Enjoy some Vecchitto’s Italian Ice at the Middletown Senior Center, Aug. 31, 2 p.m. $1 and pre-registration is required. Middletown Senior Center, 61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, call 860-638-4540. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Thursday, Sept. 1

SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Ave. Singles interested in sailing, power boating, kayaking, fishing, dancing and socializing are welcome to attend. A cash bar is available. The first meeting is free. For more information go to shorelinesailingclub.com.

FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Fridays at the Deep River Public Library, Sept. 1, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, open play, for all ages. Free, no registration needed. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com. WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, will meet Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will continue to lead The Veterans’ Writing Group; workshop facilitator is Christy Billings, who can be reached at 860-347-2528 or cbilling@- russell.lioninc.org. This program is being sponsored with funds from The Friends of the Russell Library. JOB GROUP: Russell Library’s job group will meet Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business people to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A one-hour networking session follows the presentation. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Friday, Sept. 2

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.

HADDAM NECK FAIR: The Haddam Neck Fair returns on Friday, Sept. 2, 4-9 p.m., continuing Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-5. Music plays at the Bandstand on Friday, through Sunday evenings and locally made products may be purchased at the general store. Attractions including animal and mechanical pulls, live music, adults and kids contests, exhibits of arts, hobbies, flowers, canned goods, baked goods, vegetables, handwork and animal exhibits, commercial exhibits and wonderful fair food. For additional information visit haddamneckfair.com. or call 860-267-4671 or 860-2675922. REFLEXOLOGY: Reflexology appointments at the East Hampton Senior Center, Friday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10 for 15 minutes. Longer appointments offered. Call Susette directly to schedule an appointment 860-3349255. SHOPPING TRIP: East Hampton Senior Center will host a Cromwell shopping trip on Friday, Sept. 2 leaving at 12:30 p.m. $3 Trans Donation requested. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or

call 860-267-4426. STUDIO OPENING, PARTY: Luna Vinyasa Hot Yoga Studio of Middletown, CT is throwing a charity grand opening celebration on Friday Sept. 2, 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Cat Tales of Middletown and Forgotten Felines of Westbrook. The event will be held at Camp’s Restaurant located at 412 Main Street. The theme of the party is Bali Meets Middletown. Tours of studio, 6-7 p.m., at 9 Melilli Plaza behind Camp’s. Fee is $25, includes open bar, food, band, dancing, and raffle ticket. Costumes are welcome: the theme is Bali so think exotic flowers, tropics, Goddesses and sarongs. www.lunavinyasa.com. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Saturday, Sept. 3

HADDAM NECK FAIR: The Haddam Neck Fair returns on Friday, Sept. 2, 4-9 p.m., continuing Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-5. Music plays at the Bandstand on Friday, through Sunday evenings and locally made products may be purchased at the general store. Attractions including animal and mechanical pulls, live music, adults and kids contests, exhibits of arts, hobbies, flowers, canned goods, baked goods, vegetables, handwork and animal exhibits, commercial exhibits and wonderful fair food. For additional information visit haddamneckfair.com. or call 860-267-4671 or 860-267-5922. GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A giant tag sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, rain or shine. Lots of vendors in the parking lot selling antiques, tools, plants, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items etc. Don’t miss the Church Hall with an assortment of toys, Christmas articles, jewelry, china, linens, brass, holiday items, kitchen supplies, clothing, craft supplies and much more. Refreshments in the Church Hall will offer breakfast sandwiches, pastry, hotdogs, hamburgs, coffee, soda and water. Admission is free. NATURE HIKE: Beth Lapin leads a hike at the Spiderweed Preserve through Middletown’s Recreation Division, Saturday, Sept. 3, 10-11:30 a.m., to investigate a little known 150 acre Nature Conservancy preserve that was the former summer retreat of a New York actress. Moderate walk along the loop trail, with a few side spurs. Wear hiking shoes (some wet areas), bring a snack and water, camera, binoculars if desired. Email (Beth@ HealingNatureCT.com) if you are planning to join. Questions that morning: 860 262 2788. This trip will be cancelled if inclement weather. OPEN HOUSE: Luna Vinyasa Hot Yoga Studio of Middletown will host an open house all day Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Classes are free and all levels are welcome. On both days the classes will be held at 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm. The regular class schedule will begin on Monday Sept. 5 with the first class beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sign up online to secure your space @ www.lunavinyasa.com.

Sunday, Sept. 4

HADDAM NECK FAIR: The Haddam Neck Fair returns on Friday, Sept. 2, 4-9 p.m., continuing Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-5. Music plays at the Bandstand on Friday, through Sunday evenings and locally made products may be purchased at the general store. Attractions including animal and mechanical pulls, live music, adults and kids contests, exhibits of arts, hobbies, flowers, canned goods, baked goods, vegetables, handwork and animal exhibits, commercial exhibits and wonderful fair food. For additional information visit haddamneckfair.com. or call 860-267-4671 or 860-267-5922. AUDITIONS: GMChorale (Greater Middletown Chorale) invites experienced singers to audition with Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio for the next concert season, at Cheshire’s First Congregational Church, Sunday, Sept. 4, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To schedule an audition, call coordinator Margie Livengood at 860-633-6198 or email her at Margie.Livengood@gmchorale.org. EUCHARIST: Worship with Eucharist at 9 a.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information visit www.faithelcamiddletown.org. OPEN HOUSE: Luna Vinyasa Hot Yoga Studio of Middletown will host an open house all day Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Classes are free and all levels are welcome. The regular class schedule will begin on Monday Sept. 5 with the first class beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sign up online to secure a space @ www.lunavinyasa.com.

Monday, Sept. 5

HADDAM NECK FAIR: The Haddam Neck Fair returns on Friday, Sept. 2, 4-9 p.m., continuing Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-5. Music plays at the Bandstand on Friday, through Sunday evenings and locally made products may be purchased at the general store. Attractions including animal and mechanical pulls, live music, adults and kids contests, exhibits of arts, hobbies, flowers, canned goods, baked goods, vegetables, handwork and animal exhibits, commercial exhibits and wonderful fair food. For additional information visit haddamneckfair.com. or call 860-2674671or 860-267-5922.

Tuesday, Sept. 6 POKENO: Play pokeno, Sept. 6, 2 pm., at the

Middletown Senior Center. Enjoy your afternoon playing this “Bingo-style” game. Prizes are grocery items. Sign-up today. $1 and preregistration is required. Middletown Senior Center, 61Durant Terrace, Middletown, call 860-638-4540. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Wednesday, Sept. 7

MEN’S GROUP: Men Can/ Do Talk- Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. This discussion group is geared towards men and what’s going on in their world. This is offered at East Hampton Senior Center in collaboration with the East Hampton Youth and Family Services. Sign up in activity book or call. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. SENIOR CENTER TOUR: A guided tour of the Middletown Senior & Community Center will be held Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Middletown Senior Center, 61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, call 860-6384540. FREE ZUMBA: Free zumba class with Briana begins Sept. 7, 4:40 p.m., and continues every Wednesday for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is required. Middletown Senior Center, 61 Durant Terrace, Middletown, call 860-6384540. AUDITIONS: The Connecticut River Museum is looking for a variety of volunteer actors to help launch a Halloween production on myths and legends of the Connecticut River Valley. Auditions are Sept. 7 and Sept. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Available parts for adults and children include short, 7 minute scenes and theatrical tour guides. No prior experience necessary. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday nights, Sept. 21-Oct. 19. For more information and to arrange an audition, call the museum at 860-767-8269 x121 or visit www.ctrivermuseum.org. BASIC EXCEL: Basic Excel for Office 2013 - Part 1, will be held Sept. 7, 2-4 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. This class is for firsttime users of Excel. Take Introduction to Computers first. After completion of this class students will have a good understanding of the basics to continue to the next class - Basic Excel 2013Part 2. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280.

Thursday, Sept. 8

BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch meets Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. for open Lego construction at the Deep River Public Library. This is a drop-in program. We now have large blocks for the younger kids. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com BENEFITS CHECKUP: Enhanced Benefits Checkup at the Middletown Senior Center, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Do you need help paying for or need information on Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, food, housing, energy bills, property tax assistance, veterans benefits and other services? Free; call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment at 860-638-4540. PIZZA AND BOWLING: Wacky Pizza & Bowling Party at the Middletown Senior Center, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Start with a pizza party and end with a fun game of giant inflatable bowling in the cafeteria. $2 pre-registration required. Middletown Senior Center, 61Durant Terrace, Middle- town, call 860-638-4540. AUTHOR TALK: Author Talk with Betsy Lerner and The Bridge Ladies, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at the Essex Library, 33 West St., Essex. Admission is free and open to all. Please call the Library at 860-767-1560 to register or for more information. LITERACY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is celebrating the upcoming International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, with a special book promotion. Children and young adults can select any book free of charge in August and September. Lower level of the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Visit www. vsliteracy.org or call 860399-0280. PAINTING DEMO: The Art Guild of Middletown welcomes artist Shauna Shane for an oil painting demonstration, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell. Meetings of the Guild are free and open to the public; donations are accepted. Visit www.middletownartguild.org. For more information contact the Art Guild at artguildofmiddletown@gmail.com. WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, will meet Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will continue to lead The Veterans’ Writing Group; workshop facilitator is Christy Billings, who can be reached at 860-347-2528 or cbilling@russell.lioninc.org. This program is being sponsored with funds from The Friends of the Russell Library. JOB GROUP: Russell Library’s job group will meet Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business people to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A one-hour networking session follows the presentation.