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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 860-3997313. 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 860-2674426.

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 “Fer-de-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 860-526-3684.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Wreaths Across America will hold a special meeting, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. at the VFW post, 20 North Maple St., East Hampton. The group will be continuing making plans for a special ceremony to be held in December and wreath mail orders. For more information, email Ann McLaughlin at amclaug105@aol.com BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be held Aug. 30, 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Middletown Police Department, 222 Main St., Middletown, in the community room. Blood donations are urgently needed, according to the Red Cross. To make an appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-733-2767. 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 860-2674426. 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 860-526-3684.

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

HADDAM NECK FAIR: The 106th annual Haddam Neck Fair will be held Sept. 1-4, Labor Day Weekend, Friday through Monday at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds. On Friday the fair opens at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 8

a.m.-5 p.m. This agricultural fair offers animal shows, competitions, baking contests, children’s contests, activities, rides, vendors, food and much more. For full details go to haddamneckfair.com. 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, 1Church 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. HADDAM NECK FAIR: The 106th annual Haddam Neck Fair will be held Sept. 1-4, Labor Day Weekend, Friday through Monday at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds. On Friday the fair opens at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This agricultural fair offers animal shows, competitions, baking contests, children’s contests, activities, rides, vendors, food and much more. For full details go to haddamneckfair.com. HUGE TAG SALE: Notre Dame Church tag sale, Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 272 Main St., Durham, rain or shine, with more than 40 vendors outside and a hidden treasures sale in the church hall, with food for sale. For information, call Bill Shumway at 860-349-3397.

Sunday, Sept. 3

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Eucharist worship service is Sunday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., in Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. HADDAM NECK FAIR TOUR: Haddam Neck Fair Tour will be held Sept. 3, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Meet in front of the Haddam Neck Grange Hall; free with fair admission. Join Haddam Historical Society Executive Director, Elizabeth Malloy for a fun and informative tour of the Haddam Neck Fair Grounds. Co-author of the Haddam Neck Fair 100 Year History, Malloy will cover architectural highlights and historical anecdotes. Participants will meet long time fair attendees (90 plus years) and former winners of the baby contest, and learn fascinating tidbits about one of Connecticut’s oldest agricultural fairs. HADDAM NECK FAIR: The 106th annual Haddam Neck Fair will be held Sept. 1-4, Labor Day Weekend, Friday through Monday at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds. On Friday the fair opens at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This agricultural fair offers animal shows, competitions, baking contests, children’s contests, activities, rides, vendors, food and much more. For full details go to haddamneckfair.com.

Monday, Sept. 4

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. HADDAM NECK FAIR: The 106th annual Haddam Neck Fair will be held Sept. 1-4, Labor Day Weekend, Friday through Monday at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds. On Friday the fair opens at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This agricultural fair offers animal shows, competitions, baking contests, children’s contests, activities, rides, vendors, food and much more. For full details go to haddamneckfair.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

BOOK DISCUSSION: Racial Justice Book Discussion, Sept. 5, 6 p.m., in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, on “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson. Copies of the book are available at the check-out desk. For more information, contact Christy Billings by emailing cbillings@russelllibrary.org or by calling 860 347-2528 ext 122.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

OPEN MIC NIGHTS: On the first Wednesday of every month, all are invited to Jack ‘n Jill Open Mic Nights, to benefit New Horizons Domestic Violence Services, at the Msso Grille, 106 Court St., Middletown, and hosted by Old Lonesome Dave. Singers, songwriters, poets, musicians, comics and dancers as well as listeners and supporters are welcome. Signup starts at 7;30 p.m., and performances begin at 8 p.m. To reach Mezzo, call 860-346-600. Participants can win a chance to perform at The Jack n’ Jill Music Festival, which benefits New Horizons Domestic Violence Services (newhorizonsdv. com/history). LIFFELONG LEARNING LECTURES: Chester Village West, 317 W. Main St., Chester, continues its Lifelong Learning Program with six free-and-open-to-thepublic lectures in September, October and November, in partnership with the Wesleyan Institute for Lifelong Learning and Middlesex Hospital. Q&A and reception with light refreshments follows. To register for one or more programs, call 860322-6455, email ChesterVillageWest@LCSnet.com. All begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 6, Working with a Hospitalist, Sept. 13, Origins of Modern Art Part I; Oct. 3, Health Care; Oct. 20. Modern Art Part II; Nov. 6, The Women’s Playwright Initiative in Connecticut; Nov. 13, Paradoxes of Wellbeing. MOOSE IN CT: “Moose in Connecticut” presented by DEEP wildlife biologist Andrew LaBonte, Sept 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook. The program is free; register with shaun_roche@fws.gov PAINTING DEMO: The Cheshire Art League’s “The Gesture Figure” painting demonstration by Jay Babin will be held Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Cheshire Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire. The program is free and the public is welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 7

SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club meeting, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Club 142 Seaside Ave. Westbrook. The club welcomes anyone interested in sailing, fishing, kayaking, dancing and socializing. The first meeting is free , subsequent meetings $10. A cash bar is available. More information available at shorelinesailingclub.org. MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, will meet Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will continue to lead the group. The workshop facilitator is Christy Billings; call 860347-2528 ext 122 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org BABY BOOM: Deep River Library’s Baby Boom program will be held Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m., for newborns to 24 months. Older siblings welcome, no registration required. BRICKBUNCH: Deep River Library’s Brick Bunch, an open Lego playtime, will be held Sept. 7 and 21, 3:45 p.m. ENGLISH GARDENS: Historic English Gardens of CT will be held Sept. 7, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. The program is free; to register call 860-669-2342 or go to hchlibrary.org

Friday, Sept. 8

TAG SALE: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, is holding its annual twoweekend tag sale. The sale has furniture, household goods, toys, pictures and art work and much more. Proceeds fund the center’s programs for local youth. The sale runs Sept. 8 and 15, 1-8 p.m., Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 16-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. New items added every day. www.epocharts.org BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Friday at the Deep River Library, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:30 a.m. On Sept. 22, enjoy a dance demo with Rana; ABC Amigos Spanish story time Sept. 29. Stories, songs, craft, open play. Free, no registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 9

FARM, ARTISAN MARKET: Parmelee Farm & Artisan Market at the Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth, Sept. 9. Fresh local produce, eggs, dairy products, honey, breads, soaps, and jams, artisan work, food trucks, children’s activities. Pets welcome. September will feature a Wellness Day. The farm also offers trails for hiking and the 1840’s farmhouse will be open with displays of Killingworth history and artifacts. For details go to www.parmeleefarmmarket.org or email manager@parmeleefarmmarket.org for more information. VENTURE SMITH DAY: The 21th annual Venture Smith Day Festivities will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. in the cemetery at the First Church of Christ, 499 Town Street (RT. 151), East Haddam, where he is buried (1729-1805). Those interested in learning more about Connecticut history in the 1700 and 1800s are attend. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. In case of inclement weather the celebration will move into the parish house of First Church. There will be plenty of time to renew old friendships, talk with speakers, and Venture’s descendants and enjoy light refreshments in the Parish Hall next to the cemetery. For information, call 860-873-9375. TAG SALE: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, is holding its annual twoweekend tag sale. The sale has furniture, household goods, toys, pictures and art work and much more. Proceeds fund the center’s programs for local youth. The sale runs Sept. 8 and 15, 1-8 p.m., Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 16-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. New items added every day. www.epocharts.org