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ABC AMIGOS: The Acton Public Library presents ABC Amigos : Summertime Preschool Story Time, Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 29, 10:30-11 a.m., a free and drop-in preschool bilingual story time. Sing songs, play games, and listen to stories in both English and Spanish. This series is open to all children regardless of Spanish-speaking ability. For information call 860-3953184. FUNDRAISER: 3 Unique Ladies cafe, 143 William St., Middletown, is holding a fundraiser in July and August to benefit the animal control department. SUMMER MOVIES: Family Summer Movie Series at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton are held on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Pete’s Dragon, Aug. 15, the Jungle Book, Aug. 22, Into the Woods, Aug. 29, Finding Dory. Bring snacks, blankets, stuffies, or anything else to make yourself comfy. ART BOOT CAMP: Teen Art Boot Camp, for grades 7-12, will be held July 18 at 6 p.m. in the storytelling room and July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. in the activity room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, led by Maddy Geores. Registration is required. Sign up on-line, in person at the Youth and Family Learning desk or by calling 860-344-8479. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW: Tribal, a jewelry members show, runs through Aug. 20 in the Wesleyan Potters Gallery Shop, 350 Main St., Middletown. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www. wesleyanpotters.com. SUMMER STORIES: Summer Stories, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 10:30 a.m., for ages 3-6, siblings welcome, in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories old and new, flannel board stories, puppet play and music. Drop-in; no registration. ART BOOT CAMP: Teen Art Boot Camp, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, for grades 7-12, in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown with Maddy Geores. Registration is required; register at www.russelllibrary.org, in person or at 860-344-8479 so we can plan for supplies. MEDICAID SEMINAR: Attorney Elizabeth Byrne, Elder Law Attorney with Farrell, Geenty, Sheeley, Boccalatte, and Guarino, P.C. will present a free educational seminar: Understanding the Medicaid/ Title 19 Rules, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Boston Road, Middletown. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call 860-346-9299 to reserve a seat. BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE: A back-to-school supply drive for needy kids, organized by William M.Prevatte, will begin collections Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mayor Enzo Faienza’s office, 41 West St. 1st Floor, Cromwell. RUSSELL READERS: Russell Readers will meet Tuesday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This month’s selection is ‘The Girl on the Plane’ by Mary Gaitskill from the collection 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more information about participating in the group or acquiring the text, contact Chantal Foster at (860)573-2946 or email Chantal.foster@comcast.net TIP-A-COP: Officers with the DMHAS (Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services) will host a Tip-ACop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Taino Smokehouse, 482 South Main Street in Middletown, on Tuesday, Aug. 8 serving lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and dinner from 4 – 8 p.m. For more information, call 203-2301201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

PAIN SUPPORT GROUP: The Middlesex County support group for chronic pain meets every third Wednesday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. to connect with others for support, learn strategies to cope with chronic pain, how to talk to doctors, and information about LEARN complementary and alternative treatments. Meetings are held at the U.S. Pain Foundation, 670 Newfield Street (Route 3). For information, call 800-910-2462 or visit uspainfoundation.org. FARMERS MARKETS: East Haddam Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. at Ballek’s Garden Center every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. WWI FILM SERIES: WWI Film Series: The Great War on the Big Screen, at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Aug. 2, War Horse, Aug. 9, Testament of Youth, Aug. 16, The Silent Mountain, Aug. 23, A Very Long Engagement. Free, no registration. READING BUDDIES: Summer Reading Buddies, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., for ages 3-10, buddy up with the Teen Advisory Council members. Registration is required. Register at www. russelllibrary.org, in person, or at 860-344-8479. SUCCESSFUL AGING: Explore the secrets to aging with grace, humor and a motivating spirit when Covenant Village of Cromwell presents “Successful Aging with Joy Loverde,” on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. Covenant Village is a faith-based senior living community located at 52 Missionary Rd. in Cromwell. Space is limited and reservations are required; visit Covenant Village of Cromwell or call 877–236-0875. ORGAN CONCERT: Benjamin Henderson, a Middletown resident pursuing a degree in organ performance at the Eastman School of Music in the studio of Nathan Laube, will present a concert spanning three centuries of organ music on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m., at The Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Lane (located at the west end of the Madison Town Green). A freewill offering will be collected after the concert, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Contact the church at lcofmadison@aol. com or 203-245-4145 for further information. MOTORCYCLE MANIA: The annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 4:30-

8:30 P.M. resulting in road closures in the downtown area. Main Street between Dingwall Drive and Court Street will be closed from 2-9 p.m. The remainder of Main Street from Union Street to Washington Street will be closed from 3:30-9 p.m. There is an entry donation of $10 per motorcycle, and $15 for bikes entered for awards. Complete information is available at www. middletownmotorcyclemania.com or contact Cathy Duncan at Cathy@middlesexchamber.com or 860347-6924. VFW POST MEETING: East Hampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5095 Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Post home on 20 North Maple St., East Hampton. Members will discuss the upcoming Lobster Fest, the Gold Star dinner and the Wreaths Across America program. Members are encouraged to attend to and help with the activities for the coming year. This will be an important but abbreviated summertime meeting. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Photography Workshop & Travel Resources with world photographer C. Peter Chow will be held Aug. 9, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library. Learn editing basics, what to pack, and ways to capture great shots, even from your phone. Taking a trip? We’ll discuss how to make use of great library resources like AtoZWorldTravel, Mango Languages, and Passport Application Services. Free swag bags provided; to register go to hchlibrary.org. FILM SERIES: WWI Film Series: Testament of Youth, will be screened on Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Testament of Youth (2014) is a British coming-of-age story about love, war, loss, and remembrance. Starring Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, and Taron Egerton. Free. CARTOONING WORKSHOP: A Cartooning Workshop with Christopher Brown will be held Aug. 9 and Aug. 16, 6 p.m., for grades 1-6, in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join Christopher Brown, a middle school teacher and graphic novel artist from East Haven, for a two part, hands-on workshop covering some basics of visual storytelling and character creation. Drop in; no registration. MURDER MYSTERY: Murder Mystery in the Planning stage at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 9, 1 p.m. All are welcome to this gathering to help create another “Murder Mystery” play. We will need actors, props and creative juices. Sign up in Activity book. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Thursday, Aug. 10

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. 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. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m., in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Songs, finger-plays and more is for babies one year and under and their caregivers. Drop-in; no registration. GAMING WORKSHOP: Teen Gaming Workshop, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, 3 p.m,. for grades 7-12, in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Brandon Patten, a real life game creator, will show you what he does every day. Registration is required. Register at www.russelllibrary.org, in person, or at 860-344-8479. GOT GAME: Who Has. . .game?, for grades 3 and up, will be held Aug. 10, 1 p.m. in the Activity Room. Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Have fun and make some new friends playing I Have. . .Who Has. . .with a library theme. Drop in; no registration. BOOK DISCUSSION: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale: A book discussion, will be held Aug. 10, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room. Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Friday, Aug. 11

FUNDRAISER: 3 Unique Ladies cafe, 143 William St., Middletown, is holding a fundraiser in July and August to benefit the animal control department. SUMMER CONCERT: Summer Concert Series at Acton Public Library continues with Elison Jackson, fronted by Acton’s very own former YA/Reference Librarian, Sam Perduta, Aug. 11, 4-5 p.m. Free and open to all. ADULT COLORING: Adult Coloring—Build A Better World, will be held Aug. 11, 18, 25, 11:30a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Our Adult Summer Reading theme this year is ‘Build a Better World’. Let’s start by relieving stress while making something beautiful by coloring pages! Adults are invited to bring their own supplies, or they may use the library’s supplies. Drop in; no registration. ART PARTY: Art Party! will be held Aug. 11, 3 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, for ages 5-9. Come celebrate your artistic side by creating something beautiful. Bring your imagination and a willingness to get messy. Drop-in; no registration. LET’S DO LUNCH: Let’s do Lunch will the East Hampton Senior Center, Friday, Aug. 11, departing at 10:45 a.m. for The Inishmor in Colchester, a cozy, inviting space that caters to good food and conversation. Authentic Irish flavor. $3 Trans Donation asked. Sign up required. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Saturday, Aug. 12

FUNDRAISER: 3 Unique Ladies cafe, 143 William St., Middletown, is holding a fundraiser in July and August to benefit the animal control department. FARM, ARTISAN MARKET: Parmelee Farm & Artisan Market at the Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. Fresh local produce, eggs, dairy products, honey, breads, soaps, and jams, artisan work, food trucks, children’s activities. Pets welcome. August market has a flea & tag sale; September will feature a Wellness Day. For details go to www.parmeleefarmmarket.org or email manager@ parmeleefarmmarket.org for more information. OPEN HOUSE: Odiyana Meditation Center, 36 East Main St., East Hartford, will hold an open house Saturday, Aug. 12, 12-2 p.m. All are welcome to learn about the center and meditation, connect with new friends, browse the bookstore, find out about upcoming classes and events, and enjoy ice cream on the patio. For more information, visit meditationinconnecticut.org or call 860-266-6041. SUMMER THEATER: The East Haddam Stage Company is performing the original 30-minute comedy-drama “William Gillette: Senator’s Son to Super Sleuth,” at Gillette Castle State Park, 67 River Rd., East Haddam. The shows are free to the public and are held Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 13. Admission is free. For information go to www.EHSCO.org, 860873-3521; bring chairs. Rain cancels. BUTTERFLY WALK: A free Butterfly Walk will be held Saturday Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook. Have you ever seen a silver-spotted skipper, a summer azure or a Juvenal’s dusky wing? These are all butterflies that you may spot when volunteer naturalist Tom Kelly. Reservations are required: email shaun_roche@fws.gov REGIMENT ENCAMPMENT: Modern-day re-enactors of the 6th Connecticut Regiment will stage an encampment in the Mansfield House backyard, Saturday,. Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A camp follower will discuss medicines of the era; soldiers will engage visitors in discussions about the war. A “Kiddie Drill” allows youngsters to learn the manual of arms with wooden muskets. At 11 a.m., Professor Richard Buel will explore both Middletown’s contribution to the revolutionary movement. The Mansfield House, located at 151 Main Street, is the headquarters of the Middlesex County Historical Society. The Society’s current award-winning exhibit, A Vanished Port: Middletown & the Caribbean, 1750-1824 will also be available for viewing. Admission $5, free for 12 and under. For information call 860-346-0746.

Sunday, Aug. 13

SUMMER THEATER: The East Haddam Stage Company is performing the original 30-minute comedy-drama “William Gillette: Senator’s Son to Super Sleuth,” at Gillette Castle State Park, 67 River Rd., East Haddam. The shows are free to the public and are held Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 13. Admission is free. For information go to www.EHSCO.org, 860873-3521; bring chairs. Rain cancels. CAT TALES CAR SHOW: The Fast & the Furriest fourth annual Car, Truck & Bike Show to benefit Cat Tales will be held Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Middletown High School. The rain date is Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Goodie bags, a raffle, trophies, giveaways, music, food vendors are provided; $10 for show vehicle, spectators free. Donations of cat food needed; win more raffle tickets with food donation. To register as a sponsor visit www.CatTalesCT.org/fast-andfurriest-carshow or call 860-344-9043. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Eucharist at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., in Middletown, 9 a.m., July 30. For more information go to www. faithelcamiddletown.org. PADDLE REGATTA: The Connecticut River Museum’s first downriver paddle regatta to benefit the Museum’s education scholarship fund will be held Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and is is open to all paddle craft canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and rowboats. The 9-mile race starts at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam and ends in front of the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. Activities on the museum lawn include stand-up paddle board demonstrations by Paddle works of Clinton and a family fun paddle parade in Essex Harbor at 12 p.m. Refreshments will be available from Porky Pete’s, Deep River Snacks, and Cannoli’s on the Run. Pre –Registration is $30 per paddler with an additional $70 fundraising goal or $110 registration fee day of event. Prizes will be awarded for race winners and top individual and team fundraisers. Proceeds will support the museum’s education scholarship fund.

Monday, Aug. 14

SUMMER SING: Capella Cantorum and Con Brio will host a Summer Sing of Brahms “Requiem” on Monday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook. All singers are welcome to perform in this read-through; a $10 fee covers the costs of the event. Scores will be available, and the church is air-conditioned. For more information call 860-7679409 or 203-530-0002 or visit www.cappellacantorum.org or www.conbrio.org.