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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 860347-2520 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. 7 at 10:30 a.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. MILITARY MUSEUM: The Greater Middletown Military Museum will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the American Legion building, 58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive, Middletown.

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 FAMILY STORYTIMES: Family Storytimes will be held at the Portland Library on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22. Families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings are invited. Each week will feature stories, songs, games and a craft based on a weekly theme. Registration is required. Call the library at 860-342-6770 for more information. AFTERNOON MOVIE: Movies in the Afternoon at the Portland Library continued on Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. with a film starring Gal Gadot, Isla Fisher, Jon Hamm, Zach Galifianakis and Maribeth Monroe. Free, drop in.

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 860526-6039 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. AUTHOR TALK: Author Kevin Lacz will discuss his book, The Last Punisher, on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. After graduating from Xavier High School, Kevin Lacz joined the SEALs and served alongside Chris Kyle with SEAL Team 3 during the Battle of Ramadi (which is the focus of his memoir, The Last Punisher, published by Simon and Schuster). He also went on to serve as the technical advisor to Bradley Cooper and Clint Eastwood for the Oscar-nominated American Sniper film and ended up playing himself onscreen in the movie. Lacz will sign copies; bring your own or purchase one at the event, provided by Broad Street Books. Drop in, no registration required.

SAILING CLUB: The Shoreline Sailing Club will hold a meeting Thursday Jan. 19 at the Westbrook Elks Club 142 Seaside Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Singles whpo enjoy boating, dancing, kayaking, fishing and socializing are welcome. The first meeting is free, then $10 for subsequent meeting. For information go to shorelinesailingclub.org. CHOCOLATE RESCUE: 15th Annual Chocolate to the Rescue! will be held Sunday, March 26, 1-4 p.m. at the Inn at Middletown, 70 Main St., Middletown. All proceeds

to benefit the Middlesex Family Shelter & Services. For information, tickets at $30, and sponsorships go to www.columbushouse.org/ chocolate MEET YOUR GREENS: John Humphries, organizer of the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, is the featured speaker at Meet Your Greens, an environmental networking event, on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Tavern at the Armory at the Inn at Middletown, 70 Main Street, Middletown. For additional information, contact the Rockfall Foundation at 860347-0340 or visit www. rockfallfoundation.org. SIERRA CLUB FOUNDER: UConn Journalism Professor Robert Wyss will discuss “The Man Who Built The Sierra Club: A life of David Brower” a biography he wrote, on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. David Brower (1912–2000) was a central figure in the modern environmental movement. This special program is free and open to the public. Call the Essex Library at 860 767-1560 to register or for more information.

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 10:30a.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 dr pl childrens dept@ gm ail. 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. ART PARTY: An art party will be held Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come and celebrate your artistic side by creating something beautiful. Bring your imagination and a willingness to get messy. For grades K-3; no registration required. ART NIGHT: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, invites students in grades 6 and up to an evening of artistic fun on Friday, Jan. 20 from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10 per person; the cafe will be open for snacks. To register visit epocharts.org. YALE ARCHITECTURE: Centerbrook Architects Lecture Series presents architect and author Jimmy Stamp with “Pedagogy and Place: 100 Years of Architecture Education at Yale” on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., at Centerbrook Architects, 67 Main St., Centerbrook. 2016 marked the centennial anniversary of the Yale School of Architecture. Stamp will draw parallels between historic moments in Yale’s history and things that have happened more recently. Stamp is a writer at Robert A.M. Stern Architects whose work has appeared in The Guardian, Smithsonian, and the Journal of Architecture Education. This program is free and open to the public. Call the Essex Library at 860 767-1560 to register or for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 21

PRESCHOOL FAIR: A Preschool Information Fair will be held Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middle- town. Parents and their children are invited to meet representatives from local preschool programs and ask questions about curriculum and tuition. A craft area for children will be provided. Note that inclusion in this fair is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of individual programs by the Russell Library. The snow date is Saturday, Jan. 28. TECH TIME: Tech Time: Tech Time: I Got this Device for Christmas: How do I Set it Up? will be held Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m. at the Acton Public Library; 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. There is no charge. Signup for a device setup session during Tech Time with Tim and get your high tech new year off to a good start. Call 860395-3184 or go to http:// www.oldsaybrookct.org/ pages/ old say brook ct_ library/ index BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE: Saybrook Point Inn & Spa will host a Bridal Open House for newly-engaged couples to visualize their wedding at the inn, a waterfront property in historic Old Saybrook, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m. This event is designed especially for newly-engaged couples. Attendance is complimentary. Guests are asked to register by calling 860-388-4809. READ & RECYCLE: The Friends of the Portland Library’s next intake date is Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Friends of the Portland Library will collect gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games. EXHIBIT, DEMO: The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road Old Saybrook, presents an exhibit of oil paintings by Daniel Dahlstrom of Chester, on display in the library gallery and the second floor Grady Thomas room through Jan. 25. On Jan. 21, at 11 a.m., Dahlstrom will host a meet and greet featuring a demonstration of his painting. For further information call 860-395-3184.

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. EUCHARIST, WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist at Faith Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.; Sunday School & Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information visit www.faithelcamiddletown.org. ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Meeting of Faith Lutheran Church will hold its annual meeting immediately after the worship service on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 10:15 a.m. at 300 Washington St., Middletown. The snow date is Sunday, Jan. 29. Sunday School students will have a group activity during the Annual Meeting. WINTER TREE ID: Winter Tree ID for Beginners will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, 1-3 p.m. at CFPA Headquarters, 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall. Join Master Naturalist and fellow tree-observer Lynn Kochiss for the first in a series designed to help beginners unravel the mysteries of tree identification. Dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor learning time, wear sturdy footwear, and meet in the lower level of the CFPA Headquarters. The snow date is Jan. 29. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. All participants pre-registered will be notified of a postponement. To register, visit www.ctwoodlands.org/CFPAevents.

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. STEM BUDDIES: STEM Buddies with the Teen Advisory Council will be held Monday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m., in the Children’s Activity Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Have fun and be messy by making slime to take home with you. For grades 2-5; registration required. Stop by or call 860-344-8479. 60 PLUS: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m. in the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main St. Following the meeting, there will be a variety table and refreshments. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join this social, active, travel club. MOVIES IN THE EVENING: Movies in the Evening at the Portland Library continue on Monday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. See a film starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney and Anna Gunn. Free, drop in.

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 secondhand smoke. Earn incentives for attending and additional incentive for quitting. Limited seating is available; Registration is recommended. Call 860-358-5420. WORD FOR RESUMES: Using Word to Format Your Resume and Cover Letter will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Using a sample resume and cover letter, patrons will learn how to format “paper” documents and prepare an electronic version to post on the Web. The workshop will also explore job sites, such as Career Builder and Monster. Prerequisites are: how to use the Web and Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013. Registration required. Stop by or call 860-3448479. VANISHED PORT: Brenda Milkofsky will explore the shipbuilding trade in “Ships for the Trade & the Rise of the Middletown Customs Port” on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library as the Middlesex County Historical Society continues its special speakers’ series. This free presentation is open to all.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

CALLIGRAPHY CLASS: The Deep River Public Library will be hosting a calligraphy class on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Learn the technique for one of the calligraphic alphabets and become familiar with the instruments of calligraphy including felt-tip calligraphy pens, template sheets and calligraphy paper, and leave knowing the fundamentals of calligraphy with a beautiful interpretation of your name by your own hand. Ned Farrell, co-owner of the Bee Company of Clinton, is the instructor. Ned has been doing calligraphy for years. There is a $5 fee for supplies, including a pen, template and calligraphy paper, which will be yours to keep. Call the library to register, 860-526-6039. TOWN HALL MEETING: A Town Hall Meeting with 13th District state Senator Len Suzio will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come discuss the upcoming State Legislative Session and other concerns with the senator. Drop-in, no registration. In case of inclement weather, check www.SenatorSuzio.com for cancellations.