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FAMILY FILM: Family Film Screening: Inside Out, will be held Dec. 27, 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and Phyllis Smith. Running time: 1 hr 42 mins. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Free.

ADULT BUILDERS CLUB: Builders Club for Adults will meet Dec. 27, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Adults of all ages are invited to join in the fun, building with interlocking blocks. Bring your own figures if you have them; the library will supply a variety of bricks. Children must be carefully supervised if they are accompanying the adults. Drop-in, no registration.

SCIENCETELLERS: Sciencetellers presents Dragons & Dreams, Dec. 27, 10 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This story features interactive and explosive experiments with dry ice, fog, bubbles and flying rockets. For ages 5 and up; no registration. Funded by the Friends of the Russell Library

Wednesday, Dec. 28

TASTY FUN: Shake Whip & Cream will be held Dec. 28, 3 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Have fun with science and learn about the tasty food you can make with cream by turning it from liquid to solid; make butter, ice cream, and whipped cream. Get ready to shake whip and sample. For ages 7-10; registration is required, in person or by phone, 860-347-2520.

Thursday, Dec. 29

LIBRARY JOB GROUP: Russell Library’s Job Group meets Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-noon, 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. Free, open to all.

Friday, Dec. 30 Saturday, Dec. 31

FIRE OF HOPE: Fire of Hope, a celebration with music, healing and other programs, will be presented on New Year’s Even from 3-4:30 p.m. and will be presented at the gazebo adjacent to the Mattabesett Canoe Club in Harbor Park, Middletown. Donations are welcome to support the Buttonwood Tree programming and other peace charities. The ceremony begins and ends with sound healings and includes various speakers, music, dance and the ‘Burning of our burdens” in the Fire of Hope, concluding at sunset. For information go to buttonwood.com.

Sunday, Jan 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY: The Friends of Long Hill Estate and the Long Hill Estate Authority will host their 18th Annual New Year’s Day Open House on Sunday, Jan. 1 from 1-4 p.m. The program is free and includes entertainment for visitors of all ages. The event will feature docent tours, horse-drawn carriage rides provided by Allegra Farms, and music by the Americana acoustic musical group Horizon Blue. Visitors are encouraged to walk on the trails that surround the house. For more information on the event call 860-347-1064 or visit www. wadsworthmansion.com.

SERVICE: Lessons & Carols with Holy Communion at 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown.

Monday, Jan. 2

AUDITIONS: Madhatters Theatre Company will hold auditions on Jan. 2 for the May production of “Shrek.” Auditions and rehearsals will be held at Lyme’s Youth Service Bureau in Old Lyme and are by appointment only. The production will be held at Chester Meeting House. Auditions are open to ages 6-18. To schedule an audition, email madhattersctc@aol.com or call (860) 395-1861

GENTLE YOGA: Beginning Jan. 2, the Middlesex YMCA and the East Hampton Senior Center are offering a Gentle Yoga Class. This will be an eight week course every Monday at 1:45 p.m. The class includes sitting and standing yoga moves that are directed by a Certified YMCA Instructor. Classes are $5 per class or $40 for the 8 week session. Payment due at sign up or each session you attend. Check-in at the Front Desk when attending this and any other classes offered at the center. For more information call the center at 860-2674426.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Thursday, Jan. 5

BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Public Library’s Baby Bounc, a lap sit program for babies up to 24 months with a caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

TRAVEL MEETING: East Hampton Senior Center Travel Meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend to find out the 2017 Trip choices. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860267-4426.

Friday, Jan. 6

FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Public Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, with stories, songs and open play, starting at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. ABC Amigos are the special guest on Jan. 27. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

LEARN BRIDGE: Learn to Play Bridge at the East Hampton Senior Center on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Bridge Group has offered some instructional time to teach individuals this fun and challenging game. If interested, sign up in Activity Book. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

WII BOWLING: Wii Bowling practice is held on Fridays starting Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Let’s get back to ‘honing’ our skills for the next tournament. If interested sign up in activity book to save a time slot. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.