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LOBSTER, STEAK DINNER: A lobster and steak dinner will be held Saturday, 6:30 p.m. at the Italian American Club on Arbutus Street, Middletown. The menu includes steak or lobster, clam chowder, salad, corn, potatoes, bread and dessert with beverages. BYOB; tickets are $30 per person. The club is available for rental with a bocce court, volleyball court, horseshoes and a basketball hoop. Call 860-3463721 for information. 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, 151 Main St., Middletown, Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At 11 a.m., Professor Richard Buel will explore both Middletown’s contribution to the revolutionary movement. Admission $5, free for 12 and under. For information call 860-346-0746.

Sunday, Aug. 13

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Eucharist worship service is Sunday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., in Middletown. For more information, go to www. faithelcamiddletown.org. SUMMER THEATER: The East Haddam Stage Company presents “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, 860-873-3521; 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-and-furriest-car-show or call 860-344-9043. 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. 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; a $10 fee covers the costs of the event. Scores available, church is air-conditioned. For 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 11Aug. 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 860-395-3184. 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.