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GET ORGANIZED: One-hour express organizing coffee-chat meetings with professional organizer/author & TV host, Lisa Lelas will be held Tuesdays, 9 a.m. at the Brownstone House Family Restaurant in Guilford. $10 meeting fee includes coffee, tea and breakfast snacks. Stop in for a cup of inspiration this week. For more information or to RSVP, visit www. LisaLelas.com/workshops. CHAMBER EXPO: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will host its 26th Annual Business & Community Expo at Andrews Memorial Town Hall on Tuesday March 21, 5:30-8 p.m. More than 50 local businesses, restaurants, and civic groups will be present. Food tastings, beverages, workshop and presentations are included and admission is free. Those interested in tabling or attending this event can contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-6693889. MARIONETTE WORKSHOP: Learn to Manipulate a Marionette, March 21, 4:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. In celebration of World Puppetry Day and National Day of Puppetry, adults and children are invited to come and learn the basics of manipulating a “string puppet”, also known as a marionette. All ages are welcome. Drop-in, no registration. ORIGAMI: Origami workshop will be held March 21, 6:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up in the Activity Room, Russell Library 123 Broad St. Middletown. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. Drop in, no-registration. MEDICARE 101: Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Benefits and Options, will be held at the Essex Library on March 21 at 1 p.m. Certified CHOICES counselor Laura Crews. Crews will provide free, unbiased, objective counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers, and providers to help them understand their Medicare coverage and healthcare options in order to make informed choices. MILITARY MUSEUM: The Greater Middletown Military Museum will meet March 21, 7 p.m. at the American Legion building, 58 Bernie O’Rourke Dr., Middletown. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, March 22

EXHIBITION: An opening reception for Kim Sobel’s exhibition, “Shifting Surfaces,” will be held Wednesday, March 22, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Pegasus Gallery and the Niche at Middlesex Community College, Middletown. Admission is free. This exhibition will run through May 1. WOMEN’S GROUP: Cultural Connections Women’s Group will meet March 22, 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Women of all nationalities are invited to come and meet other immigrant women in order to help one another adapt to American culture. Children are welcome. Fluency in English is not necessary. Drop-in, no registration. WORLD WATER DAY: Celebrating World Water Day: A Physicist’s Perspective, will be held March 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, with Professor Bill Graham of Queens University of Belfast. The program is free.

Thursday, March 23

BOOKS TO FILM: Books to Blockbusters film series, Russell Library, Middletown, will be held on Thursdays through April 6, 2-6 p.m. The series will feature new releases that have been based on bestselling books. Did you miss them at the theater? Enjoy them for free at the library. March 23, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children; March 30, A Man Called Ove; April 6: Queen of Katwe. BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Public library will be held March 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com. TECH LUNCH: Travel with the East Hampton Senior Center to Norwich Tech Culinary for lunch on Thursday, March 23, leaving at 10 a.m. Lunch is $10 and a $3 transportation donation is requested. Payment due at sign up. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. IMMIGRATION STORIES: Worship with Our Stories of Immigration, March 23 at 7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER: East Hampton High School PTO is hosting an afternoon of basketball fun at East Hampton High School to raise money for a PTO Scholarship, Thursday, March 23, 2:306:30 p.m. The Unified Team tips off at 2:30 p.m. against the teachers. Games continue on the hour. Contests and prizes for children in the audience are held during breaks. School mascots will be in attendance. Admission $3 for students, $5 adults with a $10 maximum per family. Refreshments, including pizza, will be available for purchase.

Friday, March 24

FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Fridays at the Deep River Public Library will be held on March 3, 17, and 24. Join us for Preschool Power Hour with stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by open play. Starts at 10:30 am; open to all ages. *There is no class on March 10. ABC Amigos visits on March 31 at 10:30 am for a Spanish themed story time. For more information on any of these programs, call 860526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

BUILDER’S CLUB: Builders’ Club meets March 24, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Build with the bricks you know and love. For ages 5-12. Drop-in, no registration.

FAMILY PIZZA PARTY: A Family Pizza Party will be held Friday March 24, 6 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Middletown. Come share pizza and discussion about how the church can help support families with young children. RSVP to the church office at 860-342-0458.

EPOCH ARTS: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, will showcase an original one act play, Divided Together, written and performed by the girls group, Breaking Silences, with performances at 7 p.m. March 24-25. Tickets are $7 and reservations can be made at info@epocharts.org or by calling 860-365-0337. www. epocharts.org

Saturday, March 25

SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW: Connecticut Spring Antiques Show to benefit the Haddam Historical Society will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26 at the Hartford Armory, 360 Broad St., Hartford. Admission is $15 and parking is free, with free admission for age 35 and under on Sunday.

YOGA: Yoga In The Hubbard Room will be held March 25, 11 a.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. No prior experience necessary, and no mats will be used. Our instructor for the class will be Jeff Hush, founder of Food and Movement Therapy and a local instructor of Family Yoga, Tai Chi and Chair Yoga. Come experience what Yoga flow can do to assist you in feeling calmer and also more energetic. Learn how it helps in having a stronger immune system and better sleep patterns. Drop-in, no registration.

BUTTON MEETING: The Connecticut State Button Society will hold our annual spring meeting at the Grace Lutheran Church, 222 Farmington Ave., Route 10, Plainville, Ct on Saturday, March 25. Show hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For the 75th anniversary, a member lunch will be served. The annual member auction will be from 12:30-1 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served and walk-ins are welcome.

APPRAISAL DAY: The Chatham Historical Society of East Hampton will host its 22nd annual Antique Appraisal Day Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the East Hampton Library Community Room, 105 Main Street. Verbal appraisals will be given on glassware, china, artwork, furniture, musical instruments, military pieces, dolls, jewelry, toys as well as European, Asian and Island items and more. There is a suggested donation of $6 per item for this event. Light refreshments of coffee, tea, cookies, fruit, cheese and assorted desserts can also be purchased. For more information, call 860 267-8953.

KNITTING CLASS: Learn the art of knitting with veteran crafter, Wendy Sherman at the Deep River Public Library on Saturday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Registration is required; all ages welcome. If possible, please bring your own needles, size 6 to 9 and a skein of smooth worsted weight yarn, wool or wool blend. Some supplies will be available for purchase. For more information, go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call the library at 860-5266039

AMERICAN WOODCOCK: Join naturalist Patricia Laudano for a presentation on the American woodcock - one of the most unique shrubland birds to breed along the Connecticut coast. Sponsored by Potapaug Audubon and Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, the program will be held March 25 at 6:30 p.m. and April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook. Details on www. facebook.com/SBMcKinneyNWR, or call 860-3992513.

EPOCH ARTS: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, will showcase an original one act play, Divided Together, written and performed by the girls group, Breaking Silences, with performances at 7 p.m. March 24-25. Tickets are $7 and reservations can be made at info@epocharts.org or by calling 860-3650337. www.epocharts.org

STARS AND PLANETS: The Interactions Between Stars and Their Planets with Dr. Wilson Cauley will be presented March 25, 1:30 p.m. at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. This program is free and open to the public. To register call the Library at 860-767-1560.

BIRD LANGUAGE: Potapaug Audubon presents “Bird Language” March 25, 1 p.m. at the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr., with guest speaker, Brendan Hylan from Bushy Hill Nature Center. For families; free. Refreshments served. For more information, call 860-399-6422.

Sunday, March 26

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

SUNDAY SERVICE: Haddam Neck Congregational Church, the “Little Church in the Wildwood” worships Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at 408 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck. All welcome for worship, scripture readings and song, followed by coffee hour in the church parish house. Visit www.haddamneckcongregationalchurch.org for information or contact the Rev. James Simpson at 860-267-8606; 860301-4124; james4056@ sbcglobal.net

JEWISH WAR VETERANS: Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., Major General Maurice Rose Post 51, will meet on Sunday, March 26, 9:30 am, at Congregation Adath Israel in the meeting room at the Nestor Center in Middletown. All veterans, whether they served in war or peace time, are invited. Post 51 has set as a goal to hold programs that will be of interest to a wide range of veterans.

LIBRARY CONCERT: A concert by Tthe Atwater-Donnelly Trio will be h eld Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The highly praised husband-wife team of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly are joined with Cathy Clasper-Torch in this very unique blend of instruments, vocals and clogging. Free; sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library.