‘Eating Like a Champion’ the next One Book Event

MIDDLETOWN >> Eating Like a Champion: How Elite Athletes Build Their Power, will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown.

Do top athletes know anything special about food? Can the rest of us learn from them? What do the most important recent discoveries in biology teach us about food?

Three key discoveries all agree on one thing: all calories are not created equal. Why are whole foods so much better for us than refined foods? Why do people who eat “clean” foods have so much more energy than people who don’t? Why do some people stay healthy, taking no pills, even into old age? After the talk, there will be time for questions from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Jeff Hush founded Food & Movement Therapy (famtusa. org) because he wanted people of all ages to know that health is built through our own practices and wise habits, not through medical interventions.

This event is part of One Book on the Riverbend series of events. One Book on the Riverbend is composed of various organizations, schools, and public libraries of Cromwell, Portland and Middletown, Connecticut. Its mission is to promote literacy and community by the joy of sharing a good book. The book for 2017 is The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. Copies of the books have been purchased with the generosity of the Rotary Club of Middletown. Books may also be borrowed at the libraries, online or at the circulation desk. A wide range of programs are being planned to dovetail with the themes which are integral to the story.

For more information about how your book group or organization may get involved, contact Christy Billings, cbillings@russelllibrary.org or call 860-347-2520. WESTBROOK >> Summer Sing Mozart’s “Requiem” on Monday, June 12, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook. This session will be conducted by Rachael Allen of Westbrook High School. All singers are welcome to perform in this read-through of a great choral work. Professional soloists often participate.

The event is co-sponsored by two shoreline choral groups, Cappella Cantorum and Con Brio. A $10 fee covers the costs of the event. Scores will be available, and the church is air-conditioned. The next Summer Sing on Monday, June 19, will be conducted by Barry Asch of Cappella Cantorum directing the Lord Nelson Mass, by Haydn. For more information call 860-388-4110 or 860434-9135 or visit www.cappellacantorum.org or www.conbrio.org

Church to hold Bible school

HADDAM >> Valley Bible Church Vacation Bible School “Mercy Motors” will be held June 2630, 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages 4 to 6th grade (completed in June).

This is a fun filled summer week with music, games, drama, skits and snack. Signup and invite your friends at mercymotors.eventbrite.com. This event is free. For more information go to www.vbefc. org or call the church office at 860-345-8932.

Valley Bible Church is at 220 Turkey Hill Road, Haddam.

Society seeks plant donations for sale

CLINTON >> The Clinton Historical Society is seeking plant donations for the annual Memorial Day plant sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday, May 29, on the grounds of Old Brick at 103 E. Main St. in Clinton.

If any gardeners are separating perennials and would like to donate them to the Clinton Historical Society for this annual fundraiser, the Historical Society would be grateful. If you need pots, they are available on the porch of Old Brick anytime. Remember to label your plants, which can be dropped off on the porch of the Old Brick on any day up until the sale. Questions can be directed to Dianne Gustafson at 860-669-9971. All donations are greatly appreciated.

During the sale the Historical Society grounds will be open to explore and complementary tours of the 1750 Elisha White House, aka “Old Brick”, will be hosted. We will also be hosting a bake sale with delectable homemade treats. Bake sale donations are appreciated and should be dropped off at Old Brick on May 29 by 8:30 a.m.

Our sister organization, the 18th century Adam Stanton House and General Store, will also be open for tours between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The Stanton House is just a short stroll down Main Street from Old Brick. It is located at 63 E. Main St.

So join us on Memorial Day to shop our plant and bake sale, enjoy our gardens, and tour two amazing 18th century homes to learn about the fascinating history of Clinton.