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TOUCH TANKS: Cedar Island Touch Tanks visit the Deep River Public Library, July 26, 5:30 p.m. Learn about our local sea life and get up close with creatures from the Long Island Sound! Open to all. No registration required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

THEATER TIME: It’s Theater Time! with Judy Potter at the Acton Public Library, Wednesday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to noon. Listen to a story and learn how to act it out. Best for ages 3 to 7. To register, call 860-395-3184.

MUSIC AT THE MANSION: The Friends of Long Hill Estate and the Long Hill Estate Authority with sponsorship from Middlesex Hospital will host Music at the Mansion at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. July 26, Sugar. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free to the public, with a variety food trucks offering light fare including Vecchitto’s Italian Ice, Franks Wood Fired Pizza, and Shishkabobalicious.

READING BUDDIES: Summer Reading Buddies will meet Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2 p.m., in the Storytelling Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Registration is required; sign up on line, in person at the Youth and Family Learning desk, or by phone at (860)344-8479.

SUMMER MOVIES: Summer Movies in the Afternoon, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. at the Portland Library. Paul Newman Film Festival: July 19, Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, July 26, The Sting No reservations necessary. The Friends of the Portland Library supports the library’s DVD collection.

FARMERS MARKETS: East Haddam Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. at Ballek’s Garden Center.

SELF-CARE: Self-Care with Essential Oils Workshop will be held July 26, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, with Marjorie Russell, a wellness expert of Your Essential Grace. For details go to hchlibrary.org

OSCAR MOVIE: And the Oscar Goes to ... Fences, July 26, 2 and 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This film won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis). Troy Maxson, a former star player in the Negro Leagues, lives with his wife Rose and teenage son Cory in Pittsburgh in 1957.

SCIENCETELLERS: Sciencetellers: Pirates: Lost at Sea will be presented at the Henry Carter Hull Library on Wednesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Throughout the story, volunteers from the audience will help us explore the incredible science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure and more. This program is recommended for school aged children. Register at hchlibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: Author Steve Rushin, “Sting-Ray Afternoons” speaks at 7 p.m., July 26, at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Free, registration is required. Details at www. wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939. FUNDRAISER: 3 Unique Ladies cafe, 143 William St., Middletown, is holding a fundraiser in July and August to benefit the animal control department.

SUPPLY DRIVE: A back-toschool supply drive for needy kids, organized by William M. Prevatte, began July 19 Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mayor Enzo Faienza’s office, 41 West St. 1st Floor in Cromwell.

AUTHOR TALK: Author Steve Rushin will discuss “Sting-Ray Afternoons”, at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, Middletown, July 26 at 7 p.m. Free, registration required. Visit www. wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore, 860-685-3939

Thursday, July 27

PICNIC STORY TIME: Picnic Story Time at the Deep River Public Library, July 27, 11 a.m.. Bring a lunch and hear some stories in the Children’s Garden if the weather permits. For more information on any of these programs, call 860526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

GOFF HOUSE CONCERTS: The Joseph N. Goff House has announced the musical line up of local Connecticut bands for the 2017 Goff House Gazebo Concert Series, held Thursdays evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Center School Gazebo in the East Hampton Village Center on Main and Summit Streets. July 27, Old Dog New Tricks; Aug. 3,Don Giroux and the Groove Section. Listeners of all ages are welcome to attend and bring picnics and seating; refreshments sold by the Cub Scouts.

GOODSPEED TRIP: The East Hampton Senior Center is hosting a trip to Gelston House for lunch and a matinee at the Goodspeed to see “Oklahoma!” on Sept. 13. Senior Bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. to the Gelston House for lunch then walk over to the Goodspeed for the show. Tickets are $93 for Lunch, Show and Transportation. $90 for lunch and the show, driving yourself. Deposit or full payment due at sign up; ask for staff. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860267-4426.

CLINTON FARMERS MARKET: Clinton Farmers’ Market is being held this summer at the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. from July 13 to Aug. 31, rain or shine. Stock up on fresh produce and baked goods from your favorite local vendors.

RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Looking for something to do with your infant or toddler? This program is for babies one year and under and their caregivers. We’ll sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. Drop-in; no registration.

SNAP CIRCUITS: Snap Circuits will be held Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 1 p.m. in the Activity Room; Thursday July 27, 1 p.m. in The Storytelling Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come play with Snap Circuits. Try your hand at connecting circuits to see what happens. There are many projects to try, so come explore the magic of circuits in this hands-on program. For ages 7 and up. Drop-in; no registration.

MAGIC SCHOOL: Welcome to Magic School, 11 a.m. July 27, at the Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Free event, registration is required. For grades 3-6. Details at www. wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The East Hampton Commission on Aging, in honor of East Hampton’s 250th Birthday will hold an Ice Cream Social and sing-along on Thursday July 27, 1 P.M. at the Senior Center. Hugo DeSarro will be playing some of the oldies for us to join in and singalong. To make a reservation please do one of the following; call the East Hampton Senior Center at 860-2674426 or stop in and sign up; or call Ann McLaughlin at 860-267-2316 or e-mail amclaug105@aol.com.

TEEN GAMING: Teen Gaming Workshops, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, 3 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Do you like to play video games, board games or card games? Or do you want to make and play games as a career? A real life game creator, Brandon Patten, will show you what he does every day. Drop in; no registration.

FITNESS, SELF-DEFENSE: Fitness and Self-defense for Teens with Cromwell Martial Arts will be held July 27, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Students from Cromwell Martial Arts will teach basic fitness and self-defense techniques. Registration is required. Sign up online, in person at the Youth and Family Learning desk or by calling 860-344-8479.

FRISBEE SHOW: The Frisbee Show will be held July 27, 6:30 p.m. at the library. In this inspiring, high energy 30 - 45 minute program, Todd captivates students by demonstrating basic tricks, catches, and combinations. Best for ages 4 and up. For information call 860-3953184.

MAGIC SCHOOL: Welcome to Magic School, the Magisterium series by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, for grades 3-6, 11 a.m., July 27, free, registration. Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown, 860- 685-3939, www.wesleyan.edu.rjjulaibookstore

Friday, July 28

BASEBALL STORY TIME: Baseball Story Time with Miss Elaine at the Deep River Public Library, July 28, 10:30 a.m., followed by an ice cream social. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.