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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. BOOKS TO ART: Transform Books into Art!, 11 a.m., Aug. 10, for grades 7 and up, free, registration. Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. 860685-3939, www.wesleyan. edu/rjjulia bookstore. FUNDRAISER: 3 Unique Ladies cafe, 143 William Get listed:

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EDITOR@MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM. 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, 11:30 a.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.eastham ptonct. gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. 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 duskywing? 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 860-3460746.

STORY TIME: Middletown: Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 12, free, no registration required. Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. 860-6853939, www.wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabook store.

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-car-show 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 craftcanoes, 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 Paddleworks 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

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. 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 860-767-9409 or 203-530-0002 or visit www.cappellacantorum.org or www.conbrio.org THE BIG BUILD: The Big Build will be held Aug. 14, 3 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, for ages 3-12. Try a variety of building materials including Legos, Lincoln Logs and more. We’ll even try mixing them all up to see what can be made. Drop in; no registration.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

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 860395-3184. SUMMER MOVIES: Family Summer Movie Series at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton are held on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. 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. 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. 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. MYSTERY FILM: Classic Mystery Film Series: The Doorbell Rang (A Nero Wolfe Mystery), will be screened Aug. 15, 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop in; no registration. PLANTING SCIENCE: Planting Science, for ages 6 and up, will be held Aug. 15, 3 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come explore the natural world that surrounds us, and investigate concepts such as plant growth, photosynthesis and more in this fun, hands-on science program. Drop-in; no registration.

TWEEN WRITERS: Tween Writing Workshop will be held Aug. 15, 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, for ages 9-11. Connecticut author Shari Arnold will be talking about how she came to be an author and the writing process, as well as giving advice to aspiring authors. Join in the discussion and talk about your favorite books and authors. Registration is required at www.russelllibrary.org, in person, or at 860-344-8479. ORIGAMI: Origami workshop will be held Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, for ages 7 and up. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. Drop in; no registration. IRISH SPLENDOR: Learn about the upcoming trip to Ireland, hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, at a travel presentation, Aug. 15, 6 p.m. in the Green Room of Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton. A representative from Collette along with Sal Chiaramonte from the Chamber will be there to highlight the sights you will see, the places you will stay and the foods you will enjoy. Book early and save $150

per person. To attend the presentation, RSVP to 860669-2006. For a mailed brochure call the Chamber office at 860-669-2889 or email chamber@ clintonct. com.

DAY AT THE BEACH: A Day at Rocky Neck Beach with the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15 leaving at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. sBring your own lunch, beverage, chair, towel and a good book or craft. $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.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

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 uspain foundation. org. FUNDRAISER: 3 Unique Ladies cafe, 143 William St., Middletown, is holding a fundraiser in July and August to benefit the animal control department. 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 860-3448479. REAL, FAKE NEWS: Real or Fake News will be held Aug. 16, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123