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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 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.

COFFEE HOUR: State Reps. Noreen Kokoruda and Vincent Candelora will hold a ‘Coffee & Conversation’ event at Perk On Main, located at 6 Main Street in Durham, on Thursday, April 6, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Anyone with questions can also contact Kokoruda and Candelora’s office at 860842-1423.

AUDUBON PROGRAM: Potapaug Audubon presents “Discover Oswegatchie Hills” on Thursday, April 6, 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with guest speakers Greg Decker & Suzanne Thompson, Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. This is a photo overview of the 457-acre nature preserve which was opened in 2007 by the Town of East Lyme. Free program; for details, call 860710-5811.

VETERANS WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Russell Library Veterans’ Writing Group, will meet Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30pm. Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This series invites Veterans to share their stories and photos in their own voices. Questions? Contact Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org or call 860347-2528 Ext 158. Drop-in, no registration.

PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power, Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:30 p.m. Activity Room, Russell Library 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, rhymes and other literacy fun for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Drop-in, no registration.

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce, for babies to 24 months, will be held at the Deep River Public Library, April 6, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m. No class April 13. 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 April 6 and April 20, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Open Lego fun for all ages. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

OPENING RECEPTION: Wesleyan Potters Gallery Shop Featured Key Member Show’s opening reception will be held April 6, 5-7 p.m. at Wesleyan Potters Gallery Shop, 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 860-3475925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com.

UNIFIED THEATER SHOW: Middletown Unified Theater’s production of “Dancin’ Thru Decades” will be held April 5-7 at 7 p.m., at Middletown High School. Snow date is April 8 at 2 p.m. Admission $5 at the door.

WORSHIP SERVICE: Worship with Our Own Stories of Immigration will be held April 6 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information, go to www. faithelcamiddletown.org.

Friday, April 7

COWBOY VALLEY: As part of Killingworth’s 350th Anniversary celebration, a special program will showcase the history of Cowboy Valley at Haddam-Killingworth Middle school, on April 7, 7 p.m. at the H-K Middle School located on Rt. 81 in Killingworth. There is no admission for the event and all are welcome. The program will be moderated by Dan Perkins who worked at Cowboy Valley, and will have a panel of former employees of Cowboy Valley some of whom still reside in Killingworth. The event will feature original movie footage, photographs and displays of memorabilia from both the Historical Society and private collections. Come and learn how Killingworth was once transformed into a Wild West town.

POTLUCK, VESPERS: Potluck Dinner and Vespers will be held Friday April 7, 6 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St. Bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner, followed by Vespers, an Evening Prayer Service. RSVP to the church office at 860-342-0458. BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale, featuring biographies, will be held April 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Books, CDs and DVDs for adults as well as for children available.

COMPASSION COUNTS: Compassion Counts: A Community Conversation, Opioid Addiction, There is Hope, Healing & Recovery, will be held Friday, April 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. Light Lunch will be served. Register online at https://compassioncounts2017opioidaddiction.eventbrite.com.

FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Fridays at the Deep River Public Library, for all ages, will be held April 7, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers can play, sing songs and hear stories, with open play time to follow. ABC Amigos visit April 21 for a Spanish-themed story time. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

UNIFIED THEATER SHOW: Middletown Unified Theater’s production of “Dancin’ Thru Decades” will be held April 5-7 at 7 p.m., at Middletown High School. Snow date is April 8 at 2 p.m. Admission $5 at the door.

Saturday, April 8

AUDUBON HIKE: Potapaug Audubon is sponsoring a hike, “Head for the Hills! A Guided Hike of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve” April 8 at 1 p.m. with leader, Greg Decker. Meet at Main Entrance, 10 Memorial Park Drive, East Lyme. Choice of 90 minute hike or shorter guided hike. For information call 860-710-5811.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE:

Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton will hold its annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 8, 5-7:30 p.m. The theme this year is the Enchanted Fairy Garden. Each girl will create a fairy craft to take home with them as well as have their picture taken with their favorite guy. Admission is $20 per family; reservations are recommended. Register at www.epocharts.org or 860-365-0337 or info@epocharts.org.