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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. THERAPY DOG: Joy Unleashed -- The story of a therapy dog, presented by author Jean Baur and Bella the therapy dog, will be held March 28, 6:30 p.m., in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Joy Unleashed tells the true story of Bella: her rescue from Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico, how she was flown to New Jersey with forty other dogs, her month in a shelter there getting the care she so desperately needed, and her adoption by Jean and her husband, Bob. Free. MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION: Classic Mystery Book Discussion group will meet March 28, 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join us for a discussion of one of the founding mystery detective novels, The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Contact the Information Access & Adult Learning Department at infodept@russelllibrary.org; 860-3472520 for more details or to suggest a book. Drop-in, no registration.

Wednesday, March 29

BOOK DISCUSSION: My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Book Discussion, will be held March 29, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This book discussion will be based on My Own Words, a new autobiography by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Drop-in, no registration. COLLEGE FAIR: Haddam Killing worth High School will host its 8th Annual College Fair on Wednesday, March 29, 10-1:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse. Representatives will be attending from two and four year colleges, technical schools, and other local community organizations. For further information, contact Christine Smith at 860-5545750 or csmith@rsd17.org, or

visit www.rsd17.org.

IDENTITY POLITICS: Wesleyan University will present “The Role of Identity Politics” in the 2016 Election on March 29, 4:30 p.m. It will feature Michael Eric Dyson (Georgetown University Sociology Professor, New York Times contributing opinion writer, and a contributing editor of The New Republic), Jennifer Finney Boylan (Wesleyan Class of 1980, noted author and LGBT activist, Anna Quindlen Writer in Residence at Barnard College), and Todd Gitlin (author of 16 books, Professor of Journalism & Sociology at Columbia University). Wesleyan Professor Victoria Pitts-Taylor will moderate. For information go to http://www. wesleyan.edu/.

Thursday, March 30

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 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 BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch meets for open Lego construction at the Deep River Public Library, March 16 and 30 at 3:45 p.m. This is a dropin program, with large blocks for the younger children. For more information on any of these programs, call 860526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com MILITARY WHIST: The Emblem Club will sponsor a Military Whist on Thursday, March 30 at the Middletown Lodge of Elks #771, Maynard Street, Middletown. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the entry fee of $7 includes refreshments. The Whist will run from 7-9:30 p.m. Free door prizes will be provided. Bring your own group of four, or join a group forming when you arrive. For futher information or to reserve a table of 4 in advance contact Georgie at 860-345-8966. All proceeds benefit the #452 Scholarship fund. BIRTHDAY BASH: March Birthday Bash, Thursday (day change) March 30, 12 p.m., with the East Hampton Senior Center. Seniors born in March, lunch, cake and ice cream on us. Guests are asked to pay $5 towards a pizza lunch. Payment due at sign up. Sign up is mandatory at front Desk. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860267-4426. WORSHIP: Worship with Our Stories of Immigration, Thursday at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information, please visit: www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

Friday, March 31

DRAWING MANDALAS: Drawing Mandalas For Insight Into Life Issues will be held Friday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. with Rose Amodeo Petronella in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Registration suggested; call 860-3472520; drop-ins accepted if there’s room. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Legislative Breakfast on Housing and Homelessness in Middlesex County, presented by the Middlesex County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, will be held Friday, March 31, 8-10 a.m. at Cross Street AME Zion Church, 440 West Street, Middletown. A full breakfast will be served. RSVP to ann@anendinten.org CHURCH DINNER: Agape Meal will be held Friday March 31, 6 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Middletown. Join us for dinner and Eucharist celebrating “Agape - the love of Christ”, simple meal and Eucharist much like Jesus had with his disciples. EHS CABARET: The East Hampton High School Music Department will present a “Roaring 20’s Cabaret” on March 31 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, 15 N. Maple St. Admission is $10 for an evening of student performances and food. The event is a fundraiser for the music department. 860-365-4030 for information. ABACUS CLUB: Abacus Club will meet Friday, March

FROM PAGE 9 31, 4-5 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join the fun and multiply your math knowledge with engaging math-based activities and crafts. The Abacus Club meets on the last Friday of the month. For ages 7 and up. Drop-in, no registration. WEAVING DEMO: Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Demonstration will be presented March 31, 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Linda Rusczek will give a hands-on demonstration of rigid heddle loom weaving. Rigid-heddle looms are easy to store, quick to set up, and, most importantly, fun to weave on. Drop-in, no registration. GENEALOGY: Genealogy Anyone? at the East Hampton Senior Center, Friday, March 31at 10a.m. Brian will be more than happy to help you find about your family history. Sign up in Activity Book if interested. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. FORUM: The East Hampton Senior Center will host a Probate Forum- Friday, March 31 from 1-2:30 p.m. State Rep Melissa Ziobron and Judge Jennifer Berkenstock of the Region 14 Probate Dist. will present an overview of the role of the Probate Courts in Connecticut, and specifically about the types of matters the court handles and the services court provides. A Q&A session will follow. All are encouraged to attend. Sign up in Activity Book if interested. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. BOOK AND BALE SALE: Levi E Coe Library’s Annual Book & Bale sale will be held March 31, 12 - 5 p.m (with a $5 preview fee) and Saturday April 1, 9a.m.-3 p.m., free. Check out our huge selection, great prices & homemade baked goods.

Call 860-349-3857 for information.

ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM: The Rockfall Foundation and UConn Climate Adaptation Academy present an environmental symposium about changing precipitation patterns on Friday, March 31, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UConn Middlesex County Extension Office, 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam. To register or for additional information, visit www.rockfallfoundation.org or call 860-347-0340.

Saturday, April 1

TACK SALE: CT Draft Horse Rescue’s tack sale will be held April 1, 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Available tack includes saddles, blankets, bits, bridles, supplements, saddle pads and so much more. All sizes and styles. New and slightly used. All proceeds go to support the horses at the CT Draft Horse Rescue. CDHR is located at 15 Rock Landing, Haddam Neck, by the fairgrounds. For more information, visit www. ctdraftrescue.com or www. facebook.com/ctdraftrescue. 1000 BOOKS: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kickoff will be held April 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten. A free keepsake journal will be provided by Altrusa to the first 50 families to sign up for the purpose of tracking the books read. VOLUNTEER EVENT: Are you searching for a way to give back to our community, but don’t know how? Come and find out more about the various groups that need volunteers in Middlesex County Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the Russell Library. Some of the groups that will be represented include St. Vincent de Paul Middletown, New Horizons, Domestic Violence Services for Middlesex County a division of Community Health Center and Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center | Hospital for Special Care.Drop-in, no

registration.

FAMILY HISTORY: Planning a Future for Your Family’s Past, and learn how to organize and safeguard genealogical research and materials for today and tomorrow. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library. Please bring your laptop. Presentation is April 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Godfrey Memorial Library, 134Newfield Street, Middletown, free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. No pre-registration necessary. Call 860-3464375 for more information. DRAFT HORSE DANCE: An evening of dancing, dinner, and drinks to support the rescue horses of the CT Draft Horse Rescue will be held April 1 at Saint Clements Castle (1931 PortlandCobalt Rd., Portland CT, 06480). Starting at 6 p.m. with a buffet dinner, raffles, live auctions, and a cash bar. Tickets are limited and are $60 per person. Call Lori to purchase tickets at 860267-1542. The deadline was March 22. GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION: The Higganum United Methodist Church (Route 154) will host its 23rd Annual Goods and Services Auction on Saturday, April 1, with a Silent Auction, snack bar, and door prizes. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for previewing and registration, auction begins at 7 p.m.; free admission. Some items include cord of wood, dining at Mohegan Sun’s Tuscany restaurant, gift certificates for attractions and restaurants, plants, gift baskets, crafts, and more. QUILT SHOW: The Haddam Neck Congregational Church Quilt Show will be held on April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 2, 11a.m.-5p.m. in the church sanctuary and historic schoolhouse, 408 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck. See dozens of beautiful new and vintage quilts from local collectors and creators, raffles, a quilt shop and tea room with home made soups, breads and desserts. Admission is $6. To exhibit your new or vintage quilts in the upcoming show, contact Susie Olsen 860-267-2848 and Franky Dallas 860-267-4513 or Dianne McHutchison at rdmchutchison@sbcglobal.net www.haddamneckcongregationalchurch.org for information. UNDERWEAR SATURDAY: Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m., come to the Deep River Public Library for a silly story time that celebrates underwear. No registration required. Best suited for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.

Sunday, April 2

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 860-2678606; 860-301-4124; james4056@sbcglobal.net 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 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

Monday, April 3

LIPPIZAN STALLIONS: Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions at Roseland Cottage in Woodstock with the East Hampton Senior Center, Saturday, Aug. 19 Leaving the center at 12 p.m. for the 2 p.m. show. Tickets are $13(nonrefundable) with a $3 Trans. Donation asked. Bring your own beverage and snack or purchase them at the Venue. Folding chairs will be set up for the group or bring your own chair. Paying in advance will secure our reserved seating. Payment due at sign up. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. FILM SERIES: See The Elements: An Annual Environment Film Series, Racing to Zero, April 3 at Middlesex Community College Founders Hall Pavilion (map, directions and public transportation information). The screening will begin at 7 p.m., a BYO dinner and conversation starts at 6 p.m. As always, the film is free of charge and open to the public. WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones, Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m.. Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Play, craft, music, stories and more for one-year-olds and their caregivers. Drop-in, no registration.

Tuesday, April 4

NEW GENEALOGISTS: Group Training Session for Newer Genealogists will be h eld April 4 and 18 at the Godfrey Memorial Library (134Newfield Street, Middletown CT). Sessions are free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. No pre-registration necessary. Call 860-346-4375 for more info; bring your own laptop. TWOS ARE TERRIFIC: Twos Are Terrific, Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Play, craft and circle time for two-year-olds and their caregivers. Twos Are Terrific will be held in the Hubbard Room on Tuesday, April 11. Drop-in, no registration. MUSLIM FRIENDS: ATown Hall style forum and discussion, Muslims, Our Shoreline Neighbors and Friends, with speaker, Imam Sami Aziz, Executive Director, Common Ground Services, will be held at the Guilford Public Library, 67 Park St., Guilford, on April 4, 7-9 p.m. For information, call 203-453-8282 RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB: Racial Justice Book Club will Tuesday, April 4, 6:30-8 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join us for a discussion of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Copies of the book will be available at the check-out desk. For more information, contact Christy Billings by emailing cbillings@russelllibrary.org or by calling 860 347-2528 Ext. 122. Club is open to anyone and will meet regularly with a new book each month. No registration necessary. GET ORGANIZED: Onehour 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.

Wednesday, April 5

WIGGLE WEDNESDAY: The Dance Corner of Killingworth will hold a free event for children and caregivers, Wiggle Wednesday, April 5, 10:30-11a.m. with an interactive story time. Children will dance, play, explore and learn. For toddlers to age 5 with a parent or caregiver. The Dance Corner will offer a free Wiggle Wednesday event monthly. Class space is limited to allow the best experience possible for each family. To sign up, call 860663-3738 or register online at TheDanceCorner.com/ wiggle-wednesdays/ . BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time is held Wednesdays, April 5, 19, 26, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join us for an afternoon of stories, rhymes and play for babies, birth to twelve months, and their caregivers. Drop-in, no registration.

Thursday, April 6

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time is held Thursdays, April 6, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m. Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join us for a morning of stories, rhymes and play for babies, birth to twelve months, and their caregivers. Drop-in, no registration.