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AUDUBON SOCIETY: A meeting of the Menunkatuck Audubon Society will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Blackstone Library, 758 Main Street, Branford. Julian Hough, originally from England spent all his time birding around the British Isles in the pursuit of rare birds will present “Phantasms & Fallacies; The Pitfalls in Bird Identification” The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public, refreshments will be served. For additional information call Menunkatuck Audubon Society at 203-389-6076 or program@menunkatuck.org. Menunkatuck Audubon is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Madison, Guilford, Branford, New Haven, East Haven and West Haven. INTRO TO WORD: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 will be held Jan. 11, 2 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This class is designed for those new to word processing. Learn how to create, format, save/ open and cut/copy and paste documents. Basic keyboard knowledge is desirable. Prior use of a mouse is required. COOKIES, COLORING: Cookies, Cocoa, & Color will be held Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Acton Public Library; 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Suffering from the holiday grind? Join us for cookies and cocoa. Color holiday cards and postcards. Listen to soft music and unwind. Materials will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Ideal for those 15+. Registration is requested. Call 860-395-3184. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. MAGIC: Magic! The Gathering, will be held Jan. 11, 6 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come play some Magic, or learn how to play if you’re a first timer. The library has two board games and a card set for new players. Bring your own cards if you have them. For grades 5 and up. Registration is required, in person or by calling 860-344-8479. SHERLOCK FILM: Sherlock: A Study in Pink Film Screening will be held Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. In honor of the premiere of the long-awaited 4th season of the BBC Sherlock series, see the first Sherlock episode: A Study in Pink (2010). If you enjoy Sherlock or mysteries in general, join the Classic Mystery Novel Discussion Group the following Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 12 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet. For ages 14 and up. Drop-in; no registration required.

Thursday, Jan. 12

ART DEMONSTRATION: The Art Guild of Middletown begins the new year on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. with a demonstration of monotype printmaking by Nancy Whitcher. Meetings of the Guild are held at the Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell and are free and open to the public. An accomplished artist in several media, Whitcher is president of Connecticut Women Artists. For more information you may contact the Guild at artguildofmiddletown@ gmail.com or visit the Guild’s website at www.middletownartguild.org. 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 BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Public Library’s Brick Bunch meets Jan. 12 and 26, 3:454:45 p.m., for open Lego construction, larger blocks for younger children. Drop in, no registration required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com. PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power will be held Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This energetic program for the preschool ages starts with sharing some of the best new books and some classic old favorites. For ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Drop-in, no registration required. JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets on Thursdays Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 to 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. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: An Overview of Alternative Medicine with Dr. Trevor Sykes will be presented Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Dr. Sykes, of Sykes Family Chiropractic in Durham will speak and answer questions on alternative medicine. Drop-in, no registration.

Friday, Jan. 13

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 drpl-childrensdept@ 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. AMERICAN MAHJONG: Come learn to play Mahjong at the East Hampton Senior Center, starting Friday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.. Sign up in Activity book. For

information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. BUILDERS CLUB: Builders Club meets Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Build with the interlocking bricks you know and love. Your creation might be featured in our glass display case! Sometimes there will be a challenge, sometimes it’s up to you. For ages 5 and up. Drop-in, no registration. FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON: TheEdge,thenew advanced level acting troupe at Kidz Konnection will perform a special showing of Flowers for Algernon, play by David Rogers, based on the novel by Daniel Keyes on Friday Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. A “talk back” will be provided by the actors of the play immediately following the story. Admission is free. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. For information, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org

Saturday, Jan. 14

COAST GUARD SPEAKER: The United States has the largest system of ports, waterways, and coastal seas in waterways that serve 361 ports; 3,700 marine terminals (ranging from marinas to mega-ports); and 25,000 miles of inland and coastal waterways. On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m., Capt. Wisener will present an illustrated overview of the state of the U.S. Coast Guard at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, call 860-767-1560. FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON: TheEdge,thenew advanced level acting troupe at Kidz Konnection will perform a special showing of Flowers for Algernon, play by David Rogers, based on the novel by Daniel Keyes on Saturday Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. A “talk back” will be provided by the actors of the play immediately following the story. Admission is free. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. For information, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org MS SUPPORT: The Middletown MS Support Group meets at Wadsworth Glen located at 30 Boston Road in Middletown, Conn., at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, contact Mary at (860) 828-5240. HAM DINNER: Troop 16 B.S.A. of Middletown will hold its all you can eat ham dinner on Jan. 14, 5-7 p.m. at the Third congregational Church, Miner Street, Middletown. Menu includes ham, sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, rolls, drinks and desert Take out is available. Cost is $12 adults, $6 for 10 and under, $10 for seniors. The dinner will also have a silent auction and scout displays. For information contact Robert Olenick at 860-347-4208. UPWARD BOUND: The CT Chapter of Society of Women Engineers will lead hands-on engineering projects with the Upward Bound Math & Science Program and Pre-College Readiness Program at Wesleyan University on Saturday, January 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at PAC room 001. The group consists of veteran engineers from various companies and engineering students from CT colleges. Call 860-6852970 for more information.

Sunday, Jan 15

EUCHARIST: Worship services with Eucharist will be held Jan. 15, at Faith Lutheran Church, at 9 a.m.; Sunday School & Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. at the church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information, go to www. faithelcamiddletown.org. ORGANIZING KEEPSAKES: Organizer and consultant Sheri Bertolini returns to the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, for Organizing Keepsakes: How to Manage the Stuff of Memories on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Learn how to balance what to keep, when to say goodbye, and how to make mementos part of your living instead of your storage. The program is free.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

AARP MEETING: AARP Chapter #3310 will hold a monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activity and trips will be discussed followed by entertainment or a guest speaker talk on pertinent subjects for our audience. After there will be refreshments and socializing. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Members, remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help fill the shelves at the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. COMPUTERS I: Introduction to Computers I will be held Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This class is for those who ask themselves, “What do I do with this thing?” or “How do I turn it on?” whenever they see a computer. Registration is suggested: call the Information Services desk at 860-347-2520 or sign up in person. For ages 18+ only; maximum of 8 students. TWOS ARE TERRIFIC: Twos Are Terrific will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 17 to Feb. 7at 10:30a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, songs, rhymes, music and play for two year olds and their caregivers. Registration is required. ORIGAMI: Learn Origami on Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Join us every month to make origami and let your fingers guide your imagination. For ages 7 and up. Drop-in, no registration. TED TALK: TEDxHCHLibrary Salon will be held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton beginning Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m. for. Each month, watch a TED Talk (or two or three) on a certain topic and then have a discussion led by Lynn Hidek. Coffee and snacks provided. No registration required. For more information and to see this month’s topic, visit www.hchlibrary.org. QUIT SMOKING: Tobacco use cessation workshops with Middlesex Hospital will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn: how to deal with triggers and cravings; how to manage withdrawal symptoms; healthy lifestyle ideas; what you should know about e-cigarettes; about the dangers of first and secondhand smoke. Earn incentives for attending and additional incentive for quitting. Limited seating is available; Registration is recommended. Call 860-358-5420.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. TRI TOWN MEETING: The Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold its next meeting at Tri-Town Youth Services at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. In Year 6 of the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant, the coalition will address Action Plan items for this year and will develop their Action Plan for next year. Future meeting dates for this year are March 8 and May 17. For further information, call Tri-Town at 860-526-3600 or go to www.tritownys.org

Thursday, Jan. 19

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 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power will be held Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19and 26, 1:30p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This energetic program for the preschool ages starts with sharing some of the best new books and some classic old favorites. For ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Drop-in, no registration required. JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets on Thursdays Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 to 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. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration.

Friday, Jan. 20

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 860-5266039 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.

Sunday, Jan 22

SPECIAL SPEAKER: Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., Major General Maurice Rose Post 51, will meet on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 9:30a.m., at Congregation Adath Israel in the meeting room at the Nestor Center in Middletown. All Jewish veterans, whether they served in war or peace time, are invited. The speaker is Dennis N. T. Perkins, a graduate of the Naval Academy, who served as a Marine infantry officer in Vietnam. MEDIUM READING: The Friends of the Deep River Public Library will present Messages from Above with Love, a gallery style reading with Medium Vanessa Lynn Squeglia on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets for this event are $35 and are available at the Deep River Public Library or at the door.

Monday, Jan. 23

WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones is held on Mondays, Jan. 9, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, music and play for one-year-olds and their caregivers. Drop in, no registration required.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

QUIT SMOKING: Tobacco use cessation workshops with Middlesex Hospital will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn: how to deal with triggers and cravings; how to manage withdrawal symptoms; healthy lifestyle ideas; what you should know about e-cigarettes; about the dangers of first and second-hand smoke. Earn incentives for attending and additional incentive for quitting. Limited seating is available; Registration is recommended. Call 860358-5420.