CALENDAR

Tuesday, Feb. 20

4 FUN BAND: The East Hampton Senior Center will host Kevin Johnson’s band, 4 Fun, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served; sign up in Activity Book if interested in joining in the fun.

LEGO AND STEM: Stem Fundamentals with Lego, Feb. 20-21, for ages 5-10 at Keigwin Middle School, Middletown, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee $60, $70 nonresidents. are no prerequisites for this course.

AARP CHAPTER: AARP Chapter #3310 monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed. Guest speaker is Ron Krom, Executive Director for St. Vincent DePaul and Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry.

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific meets Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For two year olds (24 - 35 months). Siblings welcome. Feb. 13, meet in the Hubbard Room. Drop in; no registration required.

MILITARY MUSEUM: The Greater Middletown Military Museum will meet Feb. 20, 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive, Middletown. All are welcome to attend.

AUTHOR TALK: Author visit with Ibi Zoboi, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. She was born in Haiti and immigrated to New York with her mother when she was 4 years old. Her middle grade debut, “My Life as an Ice-Cream Sandwich,” and her next YA novel, “Pride,” are forthcoming. Patrons are welcome to bring their copies of American Street to be signed by the author. Light refreshments provided; event is for all ages. Drop in; no registration required.

ORIGAMI: Origami, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. For grades 2 and up, no registration required.

MYSTERY BOOK GROUP: Classic Mystery Book Discussion group meets Feb. 20, 7 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, to discuss “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley (2009). TEDXHCH: TEDxHCHLibrary: A Community Conversation, Feb. 20, free, at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. The topic for February’s meeting on 2/20 is: Medicine or Miracle: Cutting-edge science saving lives. Presented by Lynn Hidek. hchlibrary.org

Wednesday, Feb. 21 WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: Worship at Faith Lutheran Church, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Worship theme: God’s Will and My Dreams. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

PLANT TALK: Jeff the Plant Guy will present “Raising Roses” Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Middletown Senior and Community Center in the socialization room. Pizza provided; for ages 14 and up. Fee is $5. per person, 16 and under must be with an adult. GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

ABOLITIONIST TALK: Madison Historical Society and Scranton Memorial Library to Host Talk on Slavery and Racism, 7 p.m., Feb. 21, free, Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, in the community room. Speaker is resident Don Rankin, surgeon, archaeologist, and history enthusiast, who will chronicle the development of slavery in the United States, the origins of the underground railroad, and the role of his ancestor, the Reverend John Rankin of Ripley, Ohio, in aiding more than 2000 slaves on their journeys to freedom. . For information call 203-245-4567 or email director@madisonhistory.org

LET’S MAKE MITTENS: Make mittens at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 6 p.m., Feb. 21, $5. Bring an old sweater. For grades 2 and up. 413 Main St., Middletown. Register for this class by emailing books@wesleyan.edu; details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabook store or call 860-6853939.

AUTHOR TALK: Mark Saba ’81: “Ghost Tracks”, 7 p.m., Feb. 21 free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore,. 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabooks tore or call 860-685-3939.

WHITE-TAILED DEER: White-Tailed Deer of CT, presented by Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist from the CT DEEP Wildlife Group, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details at hchlibrary.org

SCORE WORKSHOP: SCORE counselor Bob Potter will present a free workshop on “How to Start and Run a Successful Non- Profit Business -Part 2” Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m. at Old Saybrook Town Hall. For information email Bob Potter, bobpottr@aol.com WRITING A NOVEL: Susan Strecker Presents 8 Tips & Tricks for Writing a Novel, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Participants will have a chance to share their work or just discuss ideas and concepts. All novels in various stages of completion are welcome. Space is limited; call the Deep River Public Library at 860-526-6039 to reserve a spot for the workshop. NEW ENGLAND’S ARCHITECTURE: A

free, illustrated talk on architectural history of New England will be presented by author and architect Duo Dickinson, FAIA, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Dickinson will focus on architectural history of the region from the earliest first period houses to the present. Books will be available for purchase and signing. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

Thursday, Feb. 22 SCORE WORKSHOP:SCORE To Host Free Workshop: “Advanced QuickBooks: Desktop and Online” will be held Feb. 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Register at ScoreChapter@gmail.com or call 860-388-9508

HUBBARD HOUSE CONCERT: The February Hubbard House concert will be held Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. with guitarist Kevin O’Neil, flautist Leo Snow, and Robert Nasta on oud and koto. $10 suggested donation. Seating is limited. Reserve seats by contacting Robert at: Rnastamail@oal.com. The Hubbard House is located at 377 Ridge Road, Middletown. GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information. AUTHOR TALK: Steven Parlato MAL ’06, “The Precious Dreadful”, at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore,. 413 Main St., Middletown, 7 p.m., Feb. 22, free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabook store or call 860-685-3939

PAGE TO SCREEN: From Page to Screen: Agatha Christie’s Crooked House (2017), 5:30 p.m., Feb. 22, free, at Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. 860-6692342, hchlibrary.org

BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Library’s Brick Bunch is back on Feb. 8, Feb. 22, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Open Lego play with friends. Details, call 860-526-6039 or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Library presents Baby Bounce on Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; 10:30 a.m. Join us for a story time for babies, newborn to 24 months! Simple stories and songs, followed by play and social time. Older siblings may attend. Free. Register at 860-526-6039 or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

LIBRARY JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets on Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. A networking session follows the presentation. Registration

not required.

RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration. STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3 - 5 (Pre-k through kindergarten) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration. VETERANS OF COLOR FILM: Veterans of Color film screening, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Veterans of Color chronicles the challenges 31 African American male and female veterans faced during their military careers and their later adjustments to civilian life. Drop in, no registration.

CHAMBER CONCERT: The New England Chamber Choir & Chamber Ensemble, conducted by Richard Wm. Donohue, presents Bach In Winter: Two Cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach, Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. at Center Congregational Church 474 Broad Street, Meriden. Free admission, donations welcome. For information call 860) 635-5414 or email necc2000@aol.com. Season details at www.nechamberchoir.org.

IDENTIFY COMMON TREES: Wildlife Biologist, Kris Vagos, will discuss the basics of how to identify common New England trees and shrubs in the winter, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. at Refuge Headquarters, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook. Indoors, but outside if weather permits. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars if you wish. Registration required by Feb. 23. Email at Kristina_Vagos@fws.gov or call 860-399-2513 x8135. A minimum of 10 are needed; all will be notified by email/phone if the class is canceled.

Friday, Feb. 23

STATE REP COFFEE HOUR: The public is invited to Coffee Hours with State Representatives Vincent Candelora and Noreen Kokoruda and Sen. Len Fasano, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 23, at the Durham Firehouse, Meeting Room, 41 Main St., in Durham from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.

FUN FRIDAY: Deep River Library’s Fun Fridays are Feb. 9, 16, 23; 10:30 a.m. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Free. Register at 860-526-6039 or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific meets Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For two year olds (24 - 35 months). Siblings welcome. Feb. 13, meet in the Hubbard Room. Drop in; no registration required.

ADULT COLORING: Adult Coloring for Stress Reduction, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come and enjoy a stress-free environment while you color beautiful pictures. The library provides materials, or you may bring your own. BUILDER’S CLUB: Builder’s Club meets Feb. 23, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Build with the bricks you know and love. For ages 5-12. Drop in; no registration required. LINKED IN WORKSHOP: LinkedIn Workshop, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Bring an updated résumé and a digital photograph (on a flash drive or available in email) to create a profile. We will help you navigate LinkedIn’s data entry system and customize your profile. For those with an account, learn to develop your contacts, highlight your strengths, and suggest strategies to improve your profile. Recommended for people at all stages in their careers. Registration suggested; drop-ins accepted if there is room.