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CULINARY LUNCH: The East Hampton Senior Center invites members to a Windham Tech Culinary Lunch-Friday, April 21 leaving at 10:15 a.m. Lunch is $12 and a $3 Trans. Donation asked. Payment due at Sign-up. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. 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 Spanishthemed story time. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com. ELECTRONICS COLLECTION: In support of Earth Day, Portland’s Gildersleeve School and PTO is collecting used electronics for recycling April 17-22. Drop-off locations are (during business hours): Gildersleeve School office, Valley View School office, CT Valley School of Music, Savvy Swap Consignments, Portland Public Library, and the Portland Board of Ed Office. On April 22, collections will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at TriTown Foods and Gildersleeve School bus circle. A complete list of collection items is available on the Portland CT PTO Facebook page. For more information, contact Abbi at 860-712-2857 or abbinori@ aol.com. BUDGET FORUM: State Reps. Devin Carney and Melissa Ziobron will meet with constituents on Friday, April 21 at the Hadlyme Public Hall, 1 Day Hill Road, Lyme, 6-7:30 p.m. Carney, a member of the legislature’s Finance Committee and Ziobron, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee will provide an overview of Connecticut’s budget and fiscal situation. For information, call 800842-1423. POET’S CORNER: Poet’s Corner with Middletown Poet Laureate, Susan Allison, will be held April 21, 1 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, in honor of National Poetry Month. Allison will be sharing her favorite poems. Participants are invited to bring their favorite poems. All ages are welcome; drop-in, no registration. ART PARTY: An Art Party for grades K-3 will be held April 21, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, 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. Drop-in, no registration. FORGOTTEN FELINES: Forgotten Felines will hold its 25th Anniversary celebration on Friday, April 21 at The WoodWinds in Branford, featuring a wine-tasting, silent auction and dinner. Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance online at www.forgottenfelinesstore.com. More details on Facebook or visit www.forgottenfelinesct.org. IMMIGRANT ANCESTRY: The Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, holds ongoing informal sessions focused on skills for genealogists seeking ancestors in their countries of origin. This month’s meeting is April 21 at 9:30 a.m. Sessions are free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. No pre-registration is necessary. Call 860-346-4375 for more information.

Saturday, April 22

ELECTRONICS COLLECTION: In support of Earth Day, Portland’s Gildersleeve School and PTO is collecting used electronics for recycling. On April 22, collections will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at TriTown Foods and Gildersleeve School bus circle. A complete list of collection items is available on the Portland CT PTO Facebook page. For more information, contact Abbi at 860-712-2857 or abbinori@ aol.com. SPRING FLING: A Spring Fling with Interact Group will be held Saturday, April 22, 12-2 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Enjoy a pot luck lunch, dancing, finger painting. Sign up in Activity book and state what dish you will be sharing. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. OPEN HOUSE: Vista Life Innovations, a nationally accredited post-secondary program for individuals with disabilities, is hosting an open house on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its Westbrook campus. To RSVP, register online at www.vistalifeinnovations.org/openhouse or contact the Admissions Office at 860-399-8080 ext. 106 by April 19. Vista’s Westbrook campus is located at 1356 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook. SPRING FLING FAIR: The Henry Carter Hull Library will hold its annual Spring Fling Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All items are hand made and local. There will be a variety of jewelry, garden troughs, fabric art, wrought iron, goat milk products, bath bombs, baked goods, and more. hchlibrary. org. MERCY COLOR CRAZE: The Mercy Alumnae Association is hosting a the Mercy Color Craze, a colorful and family-oriented day including a 5K Cross Country Run (self-timed), Fun Color Run for children and adults, food trucks, children’s activities, a DJ, and a live concert by Mercy’s own rising country music duo, Presley and Taylor. Registration for the 5K is $20 and includes a commemorative T-shirt. All other activities are free; register in advance. For more information or to register online visit www. mercyhigh.com. All proceeds

will benefit the Mercy High School Scholarship Fund. The school is located at 1740Randolph Rd. Middletown and can be reached at 860-346-6659. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: The Killingworth Library Association celebrates Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, with events at Chatfield Hollow Farm, 10 Firetower Road, Killingworth. The two-session event, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. is organized by the Killingworth Women’s Organization to benefit the library. Ticket are $10, free under age 5, and are available at the Library. Tickets include one food item and a beverage. Activities include mushroom inoculation and foraging, a composting station, wetlands information, a bee seminar, a Tai Chi demonstration, children’s crafts, music, reading and activities with Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, s’mores, Zentangling, meditation and face painting. The Killingworth Garden Club will be selling plants and the library will be selling environment-related books. SWING BAND:A concert by the Survivors Swing Band will be held April 22, 1:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, playing classic melodies from the Swing Era for listening and dancing. Bring a dance partner, or come with friends and family to enjoy some of America’s most beloved songs. Families with children are welcome. Sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library. GIANT AUCTION: The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company Annual Giant Auction will be held April 22, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Fire Headquarters, 333 Route 81. The auction features household items, antiques, tools, furniture, small equipment and much more. The auction will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available all day. For

information go to www. killingworth-fire.org.

EPOCH ARTS PLAY: Join the Epoch Arts cast of the original 20-year play, Unfinished People, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. The cast serves a pasta dinner to guests, then performs skits, musical numbers and Wackadoodles —on the spot performances — during coffee and dessert. Tickets are $10. To sponsor a skit or making a reservation, email elizabeth@epocharts.org. Reservations are recommended. Epoch Arts is located at 27 Skinner Street, East Hampton. Learn more at www.epocharts.org.

Sunday, April 23

JEWISH WAR VETERANS: Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., Major General Maurice Rose Post 51, will meet on Sunday, April 23, 9:30 a.m., 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. Following a breakfast of fried matzoh and eggs, in honor of the Passover holiday, the members will discuss the talk by Jeff Blankenship at their March meeting, about what technology can do for veterans and seniors. EARTH DAY: Tri-Town Youth Services invites the community to celebrate Earth Day and explore the great outdoors together, April 23, 1-3 p.m. at Bushy Hill Nature Center, 253 Bushy Hill Road, Ivoryton. Activities include a guided hike at 1:30 p.m. and a bow drill demonstration at 2 p.m. Admission is $5. DAFFODIL DAY: The Wadsworth Mansion will host Daffodil Day April 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown. This family event will be held rain or shine and there is no charge for admission, although donations are welcome and appreciated. FARRAND FILM: Documentary filmmaker and six-time Emmy Award winner, Karyl Evans will screen her latest film and discuss Beatrix Farrand’s work with landscape architect Shavaun Towers, April 23 at 3 p.m. in The Cube at Centerbrook Architects’ office, 67Main St., Centerbrook. This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested; call the Essex Library for more information or to register at 860-7671560.

Monday April 24

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. STEM BUDDIES: Stem Buddies with the Teen Advisory Council will meet April 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Whether or not you like sushi, you will like Candy Sushi made with rice cereal, fruit rolls, gummi worms, and Swedish Fish. Members of the Teen Advisory Council will be here to help. For grades 2-5. Registration is required, in person or call 860-344-8479.

Tuesday, April 25

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 ALL SEWN UP: Learn basic clothing maintenance and repair in order to reduce trips to the dry cleaner or tailor during All Sewn Up, April 25, 3-5 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 14+ only. Registration suggested but not required; call the Information Services Desk at 860-347-2520. MONEY MONEY MONEY:

Money, Money, Money! for ages 3-6, will be held

April 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Help Russell Library celebrate Money Smart Week with moneythemed stories and crafts. No currency is necessary — you will create your own. Drop-in, no registration. YOUR FINANCES: Getting Your Financial House in Order will be held April 25, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This free workshop is offered during Money Smart Week, presented by Kathryn Dennen and Chad Burroughs, Northwest CT Chapter members of the Society for Financial Awareness and sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library. MYSTERY DISCUSSION: Classic Mystery Book Discussion: Whose Body?, will be held April 25, 12-1 p.m.OR 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, discussing Dorothy L. Sayers’ first Lord Peter Wimsey novel, Whose Body? Copies are available at the library’s Circulation Desk 30 days prior. Contact the Information Access & Adult Learning Department at Russell Library: infodept@russelllibrary.org, or call 860-3472520 for more details or to suggest a book. Drop-in, no registration. CHAMBER NEXUS MEETING: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Nexus meeting on Tuesday April 25, 7:45 p.m. in the Rose Room of Town Hall, Main Street, Clinton. The group is useful networking for small, independent, store-front, or in-home business owners. The event is free; guests must be a member in good standing of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. Preregistration is required; call 860-669-3889 or email chamber@clintonct.com.

Wednesday, April 26

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. MYSTERY TRIP: The East Hampton Senior Center will host a Mystery Trip and Lunch at Brownstone House on Wednesday, April 26 Leaving at 9a.m. Mystery is $5 donation, plus $3 for transportation. Payment due at Sign up at front desk. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Thursday, April 27

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. 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 860-3472528 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 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com. BIRTHDAY BASH: The East Hampton Senior Center’s April Birthday Bash will be held April 27 at 12 p.m. Enjoy pizza, cake and ice cream on us if you were born in April. All others are asked for $5 for pizza and beverages. Payment due at sign up at front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Friday, April 28

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 Spanishthemed story time. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com GENEALOGY: Genealogy, anyone? at the East Hampton Senior Center will beheld Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Have Brian help you navigate 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.

Saturday, April 29

SUPERHEROES: The Deep River Public Library presents a Superhero program for ages 2-5, all are welcome, April 29, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate caped crusaders and masked heroes. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 3

PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: Community Music School will be offering a Performance Anxiety Workshop specifically for musicians on May 3, 7-9 p.m. Many musicians struggle with stage fright and this workshop will address all the usual symptoms including butterflies, trembling hands, a racing heart, or worse. The workshop is open to the public; fee is $30. For additional information or to register, visit www.community-musicschool.org or call CMS at 860-767-0026.