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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.

LIVE ECLIPSE STREAM: Nasa Live Stream: Eclipse Across America, will be shown at the The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, Aug. 21, 12-3:30 p.m. in the community room. The library will provide snacks, stickers, coloring pages and fact sheets. Guests are also welcome to bring their own snacks. **We do not have eclipse glasses. Spare your eyes the strain and sit comfortably in our air conditioned library. For information go to hchlibrary.org.

BLOOD PRESSURE: Blood Pressure Clinic, East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Chatham Health District. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860267-4426.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

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. 22, Into the Woods, Aug. 29, Finding Dory. Bring snacks, blankets, stuffies, or anything else to make yourself comfy.

CRUISE, TASTING: Tree Swallow Cruise & Wine Tasting to benefit Connecticut River Watch Program will be held Aug. 22, 6 p.m. aboard the RiverQuest at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam. Tickets are $95 for the 3-hour cruise and are now available. Cruise includes local and organic wines from Priam Vineyards and Organic Vintages and plenty of food. To reserve call 860-346-3282.

TEEN WRITING: Teen Writing Workshop meets Aug. 22, 3 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join the discussion with Connecticut YA author Shari Arnold. For grades 7-12, registration is required; go to www.russelllibrary.org, in person, or at 860-344-8479.

THEATER CHAT: The East Hampton Arts & Culture hosts F. Wade Russo for an informative, interactive theater chat on the history of “Oklahoma,” now playing at the Goodspeed Opera House, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the East Hampton Public Library, 105 Main St. Event is open to the public. Russo will be available to answer questions following the presentation and will lead a Broadway Show Tune sing-along on the library’s baby grand piano. Go to www.artsforeasthamptonct.org or arts@easthamptonct.org for information.

COOKING CLASS: A No Bake Cooking Class will be held Aug. 22, 6 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, for grades 4-8. Registration required; be aware of those with food allergies. Go to www.russelllibrary.org, in person, or at 860-3448479.

GOING SOLAR: Five Easy Steps to Go Solar will be held Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn about the Energize Connecticut Initiative—a state mandate for 27 percent of all homes to have some form of renewable energy by 2020. Presenter Scott Hayes is a state licensed home improvement consultant with Vivint Solar working in Middletown since November, 2016. Drop in; no registration.

COMMON GROUND CAUCUS: The Common Ground Party of Chester will hold its annual meeting, election of officers, and nominating caucus, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. at Chester Town Hall in Conference Room C. The public is welcome. Members will accept nominations for candidates for the November 7, 2017 municipal election and approve the slate of nominees.

FOOD PANTRY: Connecticut Mobile Food Pantry will be coming Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. The Pantry offers fresh produce, perishables and other grocery products for no cost to those with limited income and in need. Don’t forget to bring your reusable bags or boxes. There is no ID required, all are welcome. For more information, contact Elizabeth Namen at elizabeth@epocharts.org or call 860-365-0337.

SKIN CARE: Skin Care for Men and Women at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m., a free seminar by Mary Kay consultant, Stephanie Means. You must sign up. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

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.

PARENTING WORKSHOP: Positive Parenting Workshop will be held Aug. 23, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, with parent coach Rosie Price. Details go to hchlibrary.org

SHOPPING AND LUNCH: Christmas Tree Shop and Lunch at Olive Garden with the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 23, 10 a.m., $3 for transportation, lunch on you. Sign up at the front desk. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860267-4426.

Thursday, Aug. 24

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.

SAVORY HERBS: Laura Grimmer, owner of The Perfect Pear kitchen store in Chester, free demonstration, discussion and tasting of savory herbs in desserts and beverages, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on savory herbs in desserts. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

KILLINGWORTH IMAGES: Allan Katz will present “Killingworth Images,” Aug. 24, 7 p.m. at the HK Middle School, about a group of wooden figures built by Clark Coe in the 1890s. Admission is free and all are welcome. BINGO: Play bingo on Aug. 24, 1 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, for grades K-6. Drop in; no registration.

SUMMER STORIES: Summer Stories (Evening Edition) for grades K-1, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come hear stories old and new, flannel stories, puppet play and music. Drop in; no registration.

ROOT BEER FLOATS: Root Beer Float Day at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 24, 2 p.m.. Sign up in the activity book. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Friday, Aug. 25

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.

Saturday, Aug. 26

YOGA: Yoga in the Courtyard, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, led by Jeff Hush. No experience necessary, and no mats will be used. In case of rain, the program will be held in the Hubbard Room. Drop in; no registration.

FLAG CEREMONY: A Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held Aug. 26, 8 a.m. at the South Fire District, Middletown. Eagle Scout Frank Perotti, BSA Troop 41, will lead the ceremony along with members of the Veterans Council, local veterans, Patriot Guard Riders and Boy Scouts. All organizations are welcome; refreshments follow. To RSVP email arlancia@southfiredistrict.com.

CELEBRATE ME: The Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church is sponsoring Celebrate Me Cultural Bazaar/Back to School Extravaganza on Saturday Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 440 West Street, Middletown, with food, games, face painting, crafts, music and special guest Keith Koontz from WTNH Television. Free school supplies along with a backpack will be provided for children K-12 accompanied with an adult. All are welcome.

ARTFUL CLAY SHOW: “Together in Artful Clay”, functional pottery by husband and wife potters John Macomber and Pat Burke, runs Aug. 23 through Sept. 24 in the Wesleyan Potters Gallery Shop. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 26, 4-6 p.m., free. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www. wesleyanpotters.com.

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY: Ernesto Vargas is hosting Finesse Cuts third annual “Backpack Giveaway” with a twist — a “Stuff A Cruiser” event on Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stop & Shop in Middletown. For information, call 860-477-7938.

Sunday, Aug. 27

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Eucharist worship service is Sunday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., in Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

SUMMER SERIES: Summer Music Series at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., continues with Carolann E. Solebello and Em Betts, Aug. 27, 4 p.m. Tickets $15; reserve at eventbrite.com or at the door. For more information, call 860-342-0458.

ROAD RACE: A Butterfly 5K Walk/Run will be held Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at Haddam-Killingworth High School, 95 Little City Road in Higganum. Proceeds will help the Corbin family members as they continue a 27-year battle with cancer. A raffle will be held along with prizes for the top runners in each age group. A virtual run will also be offered. To register or for volunteer information, see butterflyrun.weebly.com.

YOUTH TRIATHLON: MY TIME TO TRI youth triathlon will be held at Camp Ingersoll (94 Camp Ingersoll Road) on Sunday, Aug. 27. Young people, entering grades 3 through 12, are invited to participate in an open water swim, a closed-course multiterrain bike ride, and closed course run. Register by phone or in person at the Middlesex YMCA (99 Union Street, Middletown; 860-347-6907). Volunteers are needed. Visit mid-ymca.org/my-time for more information about My Time; contact Abbi Nelson (abbinori@aol.com) with questions or to volunteer.

CHURCH CONCERT: Carolann E. Solebello will perform at Trinity Church to benefit the Family Promise of Central Connecticut, the last in a series of five concerts titled “Vital Connections Through Music” to benefit various local organizations, Sunday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m. at the church at 345 Main Street, Portland. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and are available at eventbrite.com and at the door. For information call the church office at 860-342-0458.

Monday, Aug. 28

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.

BENDING GRAVITY: Bending Gravity with Eric Girardi, a master of circus skills, will be held Aug. 28, 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For all ages. Drop-in; no registration.

BIRTHDAY BASH: August Birthday Bash at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 28, 12 p.m. for all born in August, with pizza, cake and ice cream on us. Guests please donate $2.50. Sign up at the front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

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 860-395-3184.

SUMMER MOVIES: Family Summer Movie Series at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton are held on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Finding Dory. Bring snacks, blankets, stuffies, or anything else to make yourself comfy. hchlibrary.org

MYSTERY GROUP: Classic Mystery Discussion Group meets Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The book is “Ferde-Lance,” first Nero Wolfe mystery by Rex Stout in 1934. All are welcome; books available at the library.

VOTER REGISTRATION: Old Saybrook Registrars of Voters will hold a voter registration session Tuesday, Aug. 29, 12-2 p.m. to register voters for the Judge of Probate Republican Primary on Sept. 12. MYSTERY TRIP: Mystery Trip and Lunch at Ken’s Corner with the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 29, 10 a.m., $3 transportation doinatoin and lunch on you; mystery trip is free. Sign up at the front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

AUDITIONS: The Meeting House Players announce open auditions for Rick Abbot’s madcap comedy “Play On!” on Aug. 29-30, 7 p.m. in the Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street, Chester. Flexible casting for men and woman ages early 20s to mid-60s. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Directed by Debbie Alldredge. Production dates Oct. 27-8 and Nov. 3-4. For additional data contact TheMeetingHousePlayers@gmail.com or 860526-3684.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

THOREAU DISCUSSION: Take part in a discussion of Henry David Thoreau’s essay, “Civil Disobedience,” Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Copies of the essay available at the Borrowing Desk, or find an e-copy online.

WEDNESDAY WELLNESS: Wednesday Wellness: Lyme Disease Prevention with health educator Daisy Hernandez, Aug. 30, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. For details go to hchlibrary.org.

ICE CREAM SUNDAES DAY: Ice Cream Sundaes Day at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 30, 1 p.m. Sign up at the front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

AUDITIONS: The Meeting House Players announce open auditions for Rick Abbot’s madcap comedy “Play On!” on Aug. 29-30, 7 p.m. in the Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street, Chester. Flexible casting for men and woman ages early 20s to mid-60s. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Directed by Debbie Alldredge. Production dates Oct. 27-8 and Nov. 3-4. For additional data contact TheMeetingHousePlayers@gmail.com or 860-5263684.

Thursday, Aug. 31

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.

Friday, Sept. 1

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.

FIRST FRIDAY: Raw oysters, brick over pizza slices, heirloom tomatoes with ricotta and basil, wine and beer tastings, ice cream cones, free drinks and more will be offered by downtown eateries First Friday, Sept. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. The first annual Taste of Chester will include tastings by Grano Restaurant which isn’t opening until later this fall in the former brick bank building on Main Street. Outside the building, owner Joel Gargano will be serving heirloom tomatoes and marinated roasted cauliflower. At Otto’s, slices of brick-oven pizza will be $2 while River Tavern will be offering $1 drinks. The Chester package Store will be doing wine and beer tastings and the Pattaconk Bar and Grill will also offer tastings of any beer on tap and, at its ice cream window, any cone for $1.50. Outside the L&E, the restaurant will be serving oysters on the half shell for $1 each and Thai Riverside will give a drink away with each entrée. All the shops and galleries will be open until 8 p.m. with art openings, new lines of merchandise and specials plus wine and treats.

BOOKS AVAILABLE: Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace: A Book Discussion, books available Sept. 1, discussion is Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Based on the true story of the murders of Thomas Kinnear and his housekeeper Nancy Montgomery in 1843, Atwood develops the character of Grace Marks, one of the people convicted of the crime. Please sign up for the discussion online at our events calendar.

Saturday, Sept. 2

POETRY CIRCLE: Henry Carter Hull Library’s Poetry Circle Monthly Meeting will be held Sept. 2, 11 a.m. The program is free; for information call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org