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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. 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, Middletown. 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. Sign up for a device setup session during Tech Time with Tim and get your high tech new year off to a good start. Call 860-395-3184 or go to http://www.oldsaybrookct. org/pages/oldsaybrookct_li-brary/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 9:30 a.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 1-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. 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. 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. FAMILY STORYTIMES: Family Storytimes will be held at the Portland Library on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 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 860-3426770 for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 26

BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Public Library’s Baby Bounce, 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 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 860-526-6039 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. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours on Tuesday Jan. 26 at DeNovellis by the Shore, 192 East Main Street Clinton, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or email chamber@clintonct.com. 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 JANUARY CONCERT: The next Hubbard House concert will feature a night of storytelling with Kickshaw: Ellie Toy and Sharon Lynch, Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and seating is limited. Reserve seats by contacting Robert at: Rnastamail@aol. com. The Hubbard House is located at 377 Ridge Road, Middletown.

Friday, Jan. 27

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. TAVERN NIGHT: The Connecticut River Museum’s Evening at the Lay House: Tavern Night will be held Friday, January 27, with gourmet historic food, rum tastings, music and games. Space is extremely limited with programs offered at 6 and 8 p.m. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for guests, and include a rum tasting, period appetizers, and entertainment. Drinks will be available for purchase. Call 860-767-8269 or visit shop.ctrivermuseum.org; reservations are required, for 21 or older only. TEEN COFFEEHOUSE: Teen After-Hours Coffeehouse: Open Mic Night, will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m., at the Portland Library, for grades 5 and up. Bring your music, spoken word poetry, and other performance art to the library for this afterhours, teens-only program. Come to perform or to support your peers as a member of the audience. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 860-342-6770 or visit www.portlandlibraryct.org. LADIES NIGHT IN: Henry Carter Hull Library will host Ladies’ Night In: Ghostbusters on Friday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. We’ll have another rollicking evening filled with good friends and good pop-corn provided by Chips’ Pub III. Free; BYOB and your own snacks.

Saturday, Jan. 28

HOPE ON THE SLOPES: the American Cancer Society’s Hope on the Slopes will be held Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to midnight at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield. Guests can enjoy a full day of mountain fun where proceeds from lift tickets purchased that day will benefit the American Cancer Society. Activities include skiing and snow boarding until midnight, luminaria celebrations, live bands, torch runs, raffles and more. Pre-registration fee is $50, or $55 at the gate. For more information, contact Julie Kessler at 860-214-6857 or julie. kessler@cancer.org or sign up at www.hotspowderridge.org.