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FAMILY STORYTIMES: Family Storytimes will be held at the Portland Library on Wednesdays at 6:30p.m., Feb. 8, 15, 22. Families with children ages 0-5and 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 860-342-6770for more information. RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time is held Wednesdays, Feb.1, 8, 15, 22, 1:30p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123Broad Street, Middletown. Songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. ART CLASS: Art with KaReN will be held at the East Hampton Senior Center on Wednesdays, Feb. 1and 8, from 1:30-3:15p.m. $5Materials Fee due at sign up at front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. AGING FORUM: The East Hampton Senior Center, 105 Main St., is sponsoring a community forum about how to advocate for successful aging and independence, Feb. 8at 10:30a.m. Discussions include on prejudicial attitudes, discriminating practices towards older people along with the institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about aging people. RSVP by calling 860-2674426or sign up in the Activity Book. WOMEN’S ISSUES: A discussion on women’s issues will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Russell Library in the Hubbard Room, 123Broad St., Middletown. The event is being sponsored by the Greater Middletown AAUW. For more information call 860-347-4887or 860-9828180.

Thursday, Feb. 9

ART GUILD DEMO: The Art Guild of Middletown welcomes artist Sally Barr to its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 9at 7 p.m. at the Woodside Intermediate School, 30Woodside Road, Cromwell. Meetings of the Art Guild are free and open to the public. An accomplished watercolorist, Barr will present a demonstration of her techniques. She is also a professional framer and will talk about the important issues of preserving and presenting artwork to its best advantage. For details go to www.middletownartguild.org. BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Public Library, a lap sit program for babies up to 24months and their caregivers, followed by open play and social time, will be held Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16and 23, 10:30a.m. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Public Library Brick Bunch meets Feb. 9and 23, 3:454:45p.m. for open Lego play, with large blocks for younger children. Drop in, no registration. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com JOB GROUP: Russell Library Job Group meets Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16and 23, 10 a.m.-12p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the library, 123Broad 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. RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour meets Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:30p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123Broad Street, Middletown. Have a fun, energetic mix of stories, finger plays, puppets, music, dance, and crafts, with time to just play. For ages 3to 5. Drop-in, no registration. CARD COLORING: A Valentine’s Day Card Coloring Class will be held Feb. 9, 6-7p.m. at the Russell Library, 123Broad Street, Middletown. Each child can choose their design and colors and let their creativity flow. The cards are printed with a variety of Valentine’s Day pictures and themes. All supplies are included. For grades 6-12; registration is required. Call 860-344-8479 or stop by Youth and Family Learning. FILM SCREENING: Letter to Italy Film Screening will be presented Feb. 9, 6-7p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123Broad Street, Middletown. The screening of Letter from Italy, 1944: A New American Oratorio,” narrated by Meryl Streep, is an awardwinning film. Filmmaker Karyl Evans, noted filmmaker and winner of 6Emmy Awards, will lead the discussion following the showing. Snow date is Feb. 16; drop in, no registration. CULINARY LUNCH: Cheney Tech Culinary Lunch with the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 leaving at 10;15a.m. $12for Lunch. $3Trans. Donation asked. Payment due at sign up. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: The 2016Emmy Awardwinning documentary narrated by Meryl Streep, “Letter from Italy, 1944: A New American Oratorio,” will be screened at the Russell Library in Middletown on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30p.m. The screening, free and open to the public, will be

followed by a conversation with the filmmaker, Karyl Evans. For further information, visit www.gmchorale. org or www.hartfordchorale.org.

Friday, Feb. 10

LEARN BRIDGE: Learn to Play Bridge at the East Hampton Senior Center on Fridays from 10a.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 at 10a.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. FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Fridays Preschool Power Hour at the Deep River Public Library, with stories, songs and open play, are held at 10:30a.m., Feb. 10, 17, 24. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail. com. LINEAGE RESEARCHERS: Group Study Session for Lineage Researchers will be held at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134Newfield St., Middletown, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. Sessions are free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10a session. No preregistration necessary. Call 860-346-4375for more information. BUILDERS CLUB: Builders Club for ages 5and up meets Feb. 10, 4p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123Broad Street, Middletown. Build with the bricks you know and love. Drop in, no registration needed.

Saturday, Feb. 11

OPEN HOUSE: The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96Essex Road, Old Saybrook, will hold an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 11, 9a.m. to 12p.m. The school offers Montessori education for ages 1-3, 3-5and K-6 grade. For more information contact 860-388-3536or info@childrenstree.org. VALENTINE’S DAYDANCE: The Friends of Long Hill Estate are hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance Feb. 11, 6:30-11:30p.m. to raise money for the Friends of Long Hill. Cocktails begin at 6:30p.m., followed by a buffet dinner prepared by David Alan Catering at 7:30 p.m. Dancing will begin at 8p.m. with music by LMX Entertainment. There will be a cash bar and raffle prizes. Tickets are $75per person and can be purchased online at http://www.wadsworthmansion.com/public-events/ friends-valentines-dance/. SHOPPING BENEFIT: Join the Henry Carter Hull Library at Charming Charlie at Guilford Commons, 1919Boston Post Rd, Guilford, Feb. 11, 5-9p.m. Mention the library at checkout and Charming Charlie will donate up to 20 percent of the purchase to the library. This event takes place in store only. WESLEYAN POTTERS: Wesleyan Potters Gallery Shop will feature ceramic artists Matt Towers, Nathan Carris Carnes, and Matthew Dercole, from Wednesday, Feb. 8through Sunday, March 12. The artists will discuss their work on Saturday, Feb. 11at 3p.m., followed by an opening reception from 4-6p.m. at Wesleyan Potters Gallery Shop, 350South Main Street, Middletown, free and open to the public. For more information, call 860-3475925or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com or Facebook, Istagram, Pinterest and Twitter.

Sunday, Feb. 12

COAST GUARD BAND: A trip to hear the Coast Guard Band in concert will be held Sunday, Feb. 12, leaving at 12:30p.m. Concert is free. A $3Trans donation is requested. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. SWING BAND: A concert by the Survivors Swing Band will be held on Feb. 12, 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123Broad St., Middletown. In honor of Valentine’s Day, they will be playing classicmelodies from the Swing Era for listening and dancing pleasure. Bring a partner, or come with friends and family. Families with children are welcome; free. Funded by The Friends of the Russell Library. SHORT FILMS: The Henry Carter Hull Library will screen the Oscar Nominated Short Films, with popcorn will be provided by Chips’ Pub III. On Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m., see Documentary Short Subject nominated titles include: 4.1 Miles, Extremis, Joe’s Violin, The White Helmets, Watani: My Homeland. Unrated. 154 Minutes. FREE SUPPER: The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a free community supper at the Notre Dame Church on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 5:30-6:30p.m. in the church hall at 272Main St. (Route 17), Durham. The parishioners of the Church of the Epiphany, Durham, are providing desserts. This outreach program is sponsored by various local groups as a way to meet others, socialize, and build a stronger community. All are welcome.

Monday, Feb. 13

INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA: Intro to Social Media will be held Feb. 14, 10:30a.m.-12 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123Broad Street, Middletown. This class teaches how to use social media. Bring along your smart phone, tablet, or digital camera, too. Space is limited to 8people. Registration suggested; call 860-347-2520; drop-ins accepted if there’s room.