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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth, will hold its annual Strawberry Festival and giant auction on Saturday, June 17 at the church, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Live auction features antiques, furniture, collectibles and household items, as well as a plant, tag and bake sale and a silent auction. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and this year, pulled pork sandwiches. For information, email stlawrence@yahoo.com or go to stlawrencechurch.com. ART SHOW: The East Hampton Art Association will hold its 40th annual Art Show on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Congregational Church of East Hampton, 59 Main St. East Hampton Village Center. Original artwork in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and photography will be accepted for display and sale. No crafts. Awards will be presented. Artists interested in showing their work may contact Rita Gibbons at ritacgibbons@gmail.com MICROCHIP CLINIC: Cat Tales will hold its first microchipping clinic at Higganum Vet Clinic, 92 Saybrook Rd., Higganum, on Saturday, June 17, 1-4 p.m. $20 per pet (cat OR dog) with a lifetime registration. All dogs must be on a leash and all cats in carriers. Hundreds of pets are lost everyday and those with ID have a much greater chance of being reunited. TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: East Hampton’s Town Wide Tag Sale Day will be held Saturday, June 17, as usual the day before Fathers Day. Donations of items will be accepted at the museum on Friday, June 16, from 6-7 p.m. For further information call Debbie Day at 860-267-4732. ULTIMATE TASTING: MARC Community Resources will host its 6th Annaul Ultimate Tasting Event at Wesleyan University on June 17, 5-8 p.m. The evening includes wine, craft beer and spritits tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music and silent auction. Proceeds benefit critical programs and services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at www.marccommunityresources.org/ tasting-tickets or call Kandyce Aust at 860-342-0700 x215 or kandyce.aust@marc-cr.org. SUMMER CONCERTS: Summer Concert Series at Acton Public Library begins June 17, 3-4 p.m. with History of the 1950s and 60s through music, with Marc Black. For information go to www.actonlibrary.org or call 60-395-3184 MEN’S CHORUS: Cappella Cantorum Men’s Chorus Concert will beh eld Saturday, June 17, 3 p.m., Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd. Old Lyme. Music From Around the World includes: Brothers, Sing On! Viva L’Amour, Cantique de Jean Racine, Ezekiel Saw de Wheel, Johny Cash Medley and Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen. Admission is $20; for details go to capellacantorum.org. SAFE KIDS DAY: Jackson Chevrolet, 660 South Main St, Middletown will hold a car seat safety check on June 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with Safe Kids Connecticut and trained technicians to install and/or make sure the car seat is installed the correct way. The event is free; no appointment necessary. Rain or shine. CIVIC GARDENS TOUR: On Saturday, June 17, join the Garden Club of Madison’s Civic Gardens Tour will be held June 17, 1-3 p.m. Start at the “Seaside Garden” at East Wharf Beach, then head up to 853 Boston Post Road to the Allis Bushnell House (Madison Historical Society). From there, move west to the Veteran’s Memorial Garden on the town green. It is then a short walk to the Deacon John Grave House at 581 Boston Post Road where the club members will have light refreshments. The free event will include members at the four locations to discuss the plantings, offer garden advise and share the history of the gardens. BLACKBIRD CONCERT: Middlesex Community College will host the third annual “Blackbird” Concert for the Stephanie Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund on Saturday, June 24, 6 p.m. on the Pavilion deck behind Founders Hall on the Middletown campus, 100 Training Hill Road. Alumni reception at 6 p.m. Tickets $25, $10 for students, and free 12 and under. To order tickets online, visit http:// mxcc.edu/event/blackbirdconcert-2017/. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs.

Sunday, June 18

COAST GUARD BAND: The East Hampton Senior Center will host a trip to a concert by the Coast Guard Band on Sunday, June 18 leaving center at 12:30 p.m. Concert is free. A $3 Trans donation Asked. Sign up at front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Sunday, June 18, 9 a.m. Worship with Eucharist at Faith Lutheran Church on 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information go to www. faithelcamiddletown.org.

Monday, June 19

SUPPORT GROUP: Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA), a group based on the 12 steps of AA for those suffering with any type of eating disorder, holds open discussion meetings on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. at the Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Deep River. For information call 860-399-7313. ZUMBA FUNDRAISER: ZUMBA for Life with Relay for Life Team Core Club Cares will be held Monday, June 19, 6:45p.m. at Core Club and 24/7Gym, 360 Main St., Durham. Refreshments provided. Donations welcome. For information, call 860-3499100or go to Coreclubllc.com. SUMMER SING: Summer Sing Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” on Monday, June 19, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, conducted by Barry Asch of Cappella Cantorum, accompanied by Deborah Lyon. All singers are welcome; Scores will be available, a $10 fee covers the costs of the event. The church is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible. For more information call 860-7679409 or 203-530-0002 or visit www.cappellacantorum. org or www.conbrio.org

PAINT NIGHT: The Madison Historical Society and Vista Life Innovations will hold a Paint Night on Wednesday, June 21, 6 p.m. at the historic Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Road.Cost is $35 per person and includes the art instructor, canvas, paint, brushes, easels, aprons, palettes, with complimentary snacks, wine and beer are also provided. Space is limited. To register, visit www.vistalifeinnovations.org/paintnight or contact Jessica Lillge at 860399-8080 ext. 107 or jlillge@ vistalifeinnovations.org. MOVIE MONDAY: Movie Monday at the East Hampton Senior Center, June 19, 10 a.m. Heartwarming story of a devoted dog and how he discovers the meaning of its one existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Sign up in Activity Book.

Tuesday, June 20

SUMMER STORIES: Summer Stories will be held Tuesday, June 20 and June 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Story time for ages 3 to 6. Come hear stories old and new, create a craft, and dance a little. Siblings welcome; drop-in.