CALENDAR

Saturday, March 3

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: “Once Upon a Mattress” at Middletown High School, March-3, 7 p.m., matinee March 3, 1 p.m. $15, $10 for seniors/students, at the door an hour before showtime. any child that comes to the matinee show dressed as a prince or princess will receive a special snack. HEALTHLINE BROADCAST: Dr. Mark D’Agostino, Chief of Otolaryngology at Middlesex Hospital, is the guest on the next edition of the health-information radio program, Healthline discussing the types, causes, and treatment of sleep apnea. Healthline is produced by the Middletown Health Department and can be heard Saturday, March 3, at 3:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. on WIHS 104.9 FM.

CORNED BEEF DINNER: An all you can eat corned beef dinner will be held March 3, 5-7 p.m. at Third Congregational Church 94 Miner Street Middletown. Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and rolls with coffee or tea. For dessert, Hershey ice cream with homemade shamrock cookies. Adult $12, children under 12 $6.00. Take out available.

IRISH ANCESTORS: Research Your Irish Ancestors, presented by Kathy Gallagher, will be held March 3, 9:30 a.m. at the Godfrey Memorial Library in Middletown. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library or get help from an expert; bring a laptop. Cost is $10, free for members. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary. FAMILY HISTORY: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History with Godfrey Memorial Library researchers on March 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and March 6 and 16, 9:30 a.m. Cost is free to members, $10 for guess. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary. ART FROM THE ATHENEUM: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Docent Diane Macris will give a free illustrated talk on history of and collections in the Wadsworth Atheneum, 4 p.m. March 3, at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave., with a focus on paintings by Frederic Church, Helen Frankenthaler, Picasso, Monet and Renoir. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

DUDLEY FARM MARKET: Dudley Farm Winter Farmers’ Market will be held March 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Dudley Farm, corner of Routes 77 and 80. Vendors will demonstrate needle-felting, and the public is offered free lessons to make a felted pendant. For more information, visit dudleyfarm.com or call 203-457-0770.

GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

THE KERRY BOYS LIVE: The Kerry Boys: Live in Concert, will perform at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, March 3, 2 p.m. The performance is free. For details call 860-669-2342 or go to hchlibrary.org

CHILI FEST: The Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd Annual Chili Fest on Saturday, March 3, 12-3 p.m., along Main Street, Old Saybrook. This friendly competition, presented by Guilford Savings Bank, features chili from 25 area teams. More than 3,000 people attended last year’s Chili Fest and enjoyed sampling a wide range of chili — from mild to spicy with names like La Jarocha, 50 Shades of Chili, and Golden In-Fern-O. For more information, call 860-388-3266 or go to www.oldsaybrookchamber.com.

BRASS QUINTET CONCERT: The 20/20 Brass Quintet: Hartt School’s Honors Music Program students, will perform a concert March 3, 1:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Free. MERCY HIGH EVENT: “Discover Mercy” at Mercy High School in Middletowon on Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For Grads 5-7. To attend, register at www.mercyhigh.com SPINATHON: GoToFitness Ultimate Training Center, 1385 Newfield St., Middletown, will hold a Spinathon to benefit the Middletown Park and Rec Department, will be held March 3, 9-11 a.m. A portion of the $25 registration fee will be donated to the department. Riders can be part of teams with each participant responsible for the registration fee. All participants receive a water bottle and a t-shirt, with lunch provided after the ride. To register call Jen LaFAve, head trainer, at 860-358-9586

MAD HATTER TEA PARTY: Students K-5th grade are invited to Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, for a Mad Hatter Tea Party, March 3, 1-3 p.m. Take some crazy pictures, create some wonderland crafts, dance to some music and eat some yummy food with Alice and her Wonderland friends. Costumes optional; admission is $15.Register online atwww.epocharts.org. Email info@epocharts.org for family discount.

Sunday, March 4

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School and Confirmation class, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

WRITING GROUPS EVENT: CT Writing Groups: Finding Critique Partners and Writing Groups, will be held March 4, 12 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration required. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

WOMEN’S DAY: American Association of University Women: International Women’s Day, will be celebrated on Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The celebration will include open discussions, cultural exhibits, entertainment, special guests and refreshments, and is free and open to the public. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW: Wesleyan Potters recognizes and celebrates its instructors of pottery, jewelry, and weaving with a faculty exhibit in The Gallery/Shop. The show will feature the creative work of nearly twenty teachers and run through March 25. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com.

Monday, March 5

MONTHLY MEETING: East Hampton Senior Center Monthly Meeting will be held Monday, March 5 at 12:25 p.m. All are welcome to attend and find out what’s coming up at the center and other information. Sign up in Activity Book if interested.

12TH NIGHT AUDITIONS: Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Company will hold auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night, Or What You Will” March 5, March 7, 6 p.m. the show opens May 3. Open to all actors aged 12 –19, interested teens should plan to come both nights of auditions. Expect to join into games, read from prepared texts and get to know other young actors in the area. www.oddfellows.org Full schedule available at www.oddfellows.org.

CREATIVE WRITING: Creative Writing Group at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, March 5 at 6 p.m. Guests may drop-in to listen and discuss or register to read any style of original writing of up to 15 pages. All levels welcome. To register to read call 860-669-2342, email sarah@hchlibrary.org, or visit hchlibrary.org/ event/creative-writing

TEEN TIME: Totally Teen Time is held on Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 3 p.m., for grades 7-12 in the Totally Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Teen Librarian Heather, will be available in the Teen Area. Laptops will be on hand for homework or gaming. A variety of special programs are scheduled on the second Monday of each month. Drop in; registration is not required. WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones meets on Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 a.m. in theActivity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For one year olds (12 to 23 months). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required.

IRISH MUSIC: Irish Music Concert with Celtic fiddler Deirdre McMorrow and guitarist/songwriter Paul Pender performing traditional Irish songs will be held Monday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. All ages are welcome. Registration suggested: durhamlibrary.org/program-registration

MOVIE MATINEE: New Movie Matinee: Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017), at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, March 5, 1 p.m., free. Details, call 860-669-2342 or hchlibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 6

BLOOD DRIVE: The Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 6, 1-6 p.m. Appointments can be made in advance at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS. Walk-ins welcome.

FAMILY HISTORY: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History with Godfrey Memorial Library researchers on March 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and March 6 and 16, 9:30 a.m. Cost is free to members, $10 for guess. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary.

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific will be held Tuesdays, March 6, 13*, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For 24-25 months with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. March 13 session meets in the Hubbard Room.

BOOK GROUP: Racial Justice Book Group will meet Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The discussion is on “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. Copies available for checkout. This book club is open to anyone, Drop in; no registration required. Contact Christy at cbillings@russelllibrary.org or at 60 347-2528 ext 160.

WOMEN IN WRITING: Women in Writing: An Evening with CT Author Susan Kietzman, will be held March 6, 5:30 p.m. at the The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. The event is free and no registration is needed. For details call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org

Wednesday, March 7

12TH NIGHT AUDITIONS: Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Company will hold auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night, Or What You Will” March 5, March 7, 6 p.m. the show opens May 3. Open to all actors aged 12 –19, interested teens should plan to come both nights of auditions. Expect to join into games, read from prepared texts and get to know other young actors in the area. www.oddfellows.org Full schedule available at www.oddfellows.org. WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: Worship service, March7, 7:30 p.m. with the theme “God’s Will and God’s Identity,” will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information. NURSE ASSOCIATION MEETING:

The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Professional Nurses Association (WRHPNA) will hold its monthly meeting March 7, 7 p.m. in the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield. Kathryn Tierney, APRN, a family nurse practitioner with the Middlesex Hospital Multispecialty Group, in Middletown, will discuss new pharmacologic treatments for diabetes. All area nurses are invited to attend. For more information on this meeting or the Association please contact Patricia Rinaldi, WRHPNA President, at 860-563-4150.

AUTHOR EVENT: Local and Independent Author Event: Dan Blanchard, Michael Milardo and Jason Romano, will be held March 7, 7 p.m at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

COYOTES COYOTES OF OF CT: CT: Coyotes Coyotes of of CT, CT, presented presented by by Richard Richard Taylor, Taylor, Master Master Wildlife Wildlife Conservationist Conservationist from from the the CT CT DEEP DEEP Wildlife Wildlife Group, Group, will will be be held held March March 7, 7, 6 6 p.m. p.m. at at the the Henry Henry Carter Carter Hull Hull Library, Library, Clinton. Clinton. For For details details call call 860-669-2342 860-669-2342 or or visit visit hchlibrary.org hchlibrary.org MEMOIR MEMOIR WRITING: WRITING: A A free free introductory introductory “Boost “Boost Your Your Brain Brain & & Write Write Your Your Memoir” Memoir” workshop workshop will will be be held held on on Wednesday, Wednesday, March March 14, 14, 10:30 10:30 a.m. a.m. at at Two Two Wrasslin’ Wrasslin’ Cats, Cats, 374 374 Town Town Street, Street, East East Haddam. Haddam. This This is is part part of of a a workshop workshop series series hosted hosted by by Maryla Maryla Radziszewski Radziszewski and and Susan Susan R. R. Waide. Waide. Space Space is is limited limited to to 20 20 participants. participants. Sign Sign up up by by March March 7 7 online online at at contact@morefitct.com contact@morefitct.com or or call call 860-873-1860. 860-873-1860. WESLEYAN WESLEYAN POTTERS POTTERS SHOW: SHOW:

Wesleyan Potters recognizes and celebrates its instructors of pottery, jewelry, and weaving with a faculty exhibit in The Gallery/ Shop. The show will feature the creative work of nearly twenty teachers and run through March 25. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com. AUTHOR AUTHOR TALK: TALK: Historian, Historian, author author and and librarian librarian Joseph Joseph A. A. Williams, Williams, free free illustrated illustrated talk talk on on his his book book “The “The Sunken Sunken Gold,” Gold,” 7 7 p.m. p.m. March March 7, 7, Essex Essex Library, Library, 33 33 West West Ave., Ave., focus focus on on dramatic dramatic details details of of undersea undersea diving diving and and early early 20th 20th century century naval naval operations. operations. RSVP: RSVP: 860-767-1560. 860-767-1560.

Thursday, March 8

TRAVEL MEETING: East Hampton Senior Center Travel Meeting will be held Thursday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend to find out all the trips for 2018. Sign up in Activity Book if interested.

AUDUBON PROGRAM: Potapaug Audubon presents “Blanding’s Turtle” on Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with guest speaker, Emilie Wilder of Zoo New England. This endangered species needs help; the hatchlings are being protected and then raised by school children. Come learn about this unique project. More information at 860-710-5811.

BRICK BUNCH: The Deep River Library’s Brick Bunch is back on March 8 and March 22; 3:45 4:45 p.m. Open Lego play with friends. Free. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time is held on Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 29, 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.

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Library will be held March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:30

a.m. Join us for a story time for babies, newborn to 24 months. Older siblings may attend. Free. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR:

Preschool Power Story Hour will be held Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 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. MILITARY WRITING GROUP:

We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, led by Elizabeth Petry and facilitator Christy Biillings, will meet March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. All veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and share their experiences for their own benefit or to share with family and friends. New members are encouraged to visit to see what the group is all about. To reach Christy Billings, call 860347-2528 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org AUTHOR TALK: Local author Marc Youngquist will discuss his book, “The 143rd in Iraq: Boots on the Ground Training Iraqi Police in Spite of It All,” a historical account of a Connecticut National Guard Military Police Company’s attempt to recruit, train, and prepare an Iraqi Police Force in 2003-2004, on March 8. 7 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Registration suggested: durhamlibrary.org/programregistration PAINTING DEMONSTRATION:

Award-winning artist Karen Israel, will do a demonstration of a pastel painting at the Art Guild of Middletown’s March 8 meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting is held at Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell. Meetings are free and open to the public; donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit www.middletownartguild.org or contact sack3@comcast.net.

Friday, March 9

ABC AMIGOS: ABC Amigos will visit the Deep River Library March 9; 10:30 a.m., with Spanish stories and songs that is perfect for the preschool set. Free. ADULT PAPER CRAFTS: Paper Crafts for Adults: Papier-mâché I, will be held March 9, 11 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This session, learn the basics of papier-mâché. Adults ages 18 and up are invited to bring their own ideas, imaginations and willingness to learn.

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held March 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and March 11, 1-4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Book sales help the library fund a wide variety of programs. From large art books to little children’s books, there is something for everyone, as well as CDs and DVDs. To donate, place books in the Book Drop box inside the entrance of the library. For large quantities, call about possible pick-up: 860-347-2528 x 124. Volunteers are also needed.

ARCHITECT TALK: A free, illustrated talk on the School of Design & Architecture that Eliel Saarinen founded at Cranbrook will be presented by Professor Chuck Benson at 7 p.m. March 9, in The Cube at Centerbrook Architects, 67 Main St. Centerbrook. Benson will focus on the merging of art, design, architecture, and product and furniture design that much of Mid-Century Modernism. RSVP: 860-767-1560. THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Mercy & Xavier High Schools will stage the musical comedy, “The Addams Family,” March 9, 7 p.m. Marrch 10, 7 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. in the Mercy High School Auditorium Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. To order tickets online, visit www.mercyhigh.com

Saturday, March 10 THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Mercy & Xavier High Schools will stage the musical comedy, “The Addams Family,” March 9, 7 p.m. Marrch 10, 7 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. in the Mercy High School Auditorium Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. To order tickets online, visit www.mercyhigh.com AUTHOR TALK: Colleen Kelly Alexander, “Gratitude in Motion,” March 10, 5 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939 MEET CONNECTICUT AUTHORS: Meet Frances Moulder and Juan Goglio, Connecticut authors, March 10, 11 a.m. in the lobby at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Juan Goglio is the author/illustrator of “The Adventures of Woody and Chuck,” a children’s book about two adventurous woodchucks from a small New England town, geared to 3- 8 year olds. Frances V. Moulder, Ph.D, has written “Exiting the Extraordinary,” about people who return to an ordinary world after extreme experiences such as disasters, war, prison, great social movements, and reporting on or giving aid to people in such situations. Drop in; no registration. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW:

Wesleyan Potters recognizes and celebrates its instructors of pottery, jewelry, and weaving with a faculty exhibit in The Gallery/ Shop. The show will feature the creative work of nearly twenty teachers and run through March 25. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com. GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings.

Call 860-343-6044 for more information. WORLD TRAVELER: The Chatham Historical Society (CHS) and the East Hampton Library will co-sponsor a slide presentation by Don Burr, “50 Years of Traveling the World,” March 10, 1 p.m. at the East Hampton Library Community Room at 105 Main St. in East Hampton. Free and open to the public; seating is limited to 80 people so come early. To reserve a seat at the library or call 860-267-6621. Refreshments will be served and donations are accepted.

OPEN HOUSE: An open house at The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, March 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. Learn about the Montessori curriculum in Independent Elementary School, Toddler & Preschool. Details, call 860-3883536, www.childrenstree.org.

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held March 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and March 11, 1-4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Book sales help the library fund a wide variety of programs. From large art books to little children’s books, there is something for everyone, as well as CDs and DVDs. To donate, place books in the Book Drop box inside the entrance of the library. For large quantities, call about possible pick-up: 860-347-2528 x 124.

THE MODERNISTICS: The Greater Middletown Concert Association’s next concert features a performance by The Modernistics, the singing and dancing team of Ted and Pamela Powers with virtuoso jazz musicians Peter H. Bloom on flute, Mark Leighton on guitar, and Dave Zox on double-bass will bring their “Song and Dance from the Great American Songbook” to Middletown’s 700-seat state-ofthe-art MHS Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane. Tickets are $35 (front) and $30 (rear); reserve at 860-343-7555 or go to www.GreaterMiddletownConcerts.org.

Sunday, March 11

ART ACTIVITY: Art With KaReN will be held Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at the East Hampton Activity Center. Beginners Art Class in acrylics. $5 materials fee. Sign up in Activity Book if interested.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School and Confirmation class, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Mercy & Xavier High Schools will stage the musical comedy, “The Addams Family,” March 9, 7 p.m. Marrch 10, 7 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. in the Mercy High School Auditorium Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. To order tickets online, visit www.mercyhigh.com

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held March 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and March 11, 1-4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Book sales help the library fund a wide variety of programs. From large art books to little children’s books, there is something for everyone, as well as CDs and DVDs. To donate, place books in the Book Drop box inside the entrance of the library. For large quantities, call about possible pick-up: 860-347-2528 x 124.

Monday, March 12

SAFE DRIVING: AARP Safe Driving course at the East Hampton Senior Center is Monday, March 12 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members. Make checks out to AARP. No cash permitted. Limited seating.

60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12 at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main Street, Durham. A blood pressure clinic is scheduled for 12 p.m. Following the meeting we will have refreshments and entertainment will be provided by singer Christine Cooney. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to attend. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW:

Wesleyan Potters recognizes and celebrates its instructors of pottery, jewelry, and weaving with a faculty exhibit in The Gallery/ Shop. The show will feature the creative work of nearly twenty teachers and run through March 25. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com. READERS THEATER: Readers Theater, March 12, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The play by Jonathan Tolins was written as a one-man comedy, but Readers Theater will be presenting it with five actors playing the separate parts. It tells the story of Alex More, a gay actor who gets a job working for Barbara Streisand curating her doll collection. Drop-in; no registration. TEEN TIME: Totally Teen Time is held on Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 3 p.m., for grades 7-12 in the Totally Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Teen Librarian Heather, will be available in the Teen Area. Laptops will be on hand for homework or gaming. A variety of special programs are scheduled on the second Monday of each month. Drop in; registration is not required. WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones meets on Mondays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 a.m. in theActivity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For one year olds (12 to 23 months). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required.

Tuesday, March 13

BOY SCOUT DINNER: Boy Scout Troop 16 Middletown,is having its all-you-can-eat dinner on Tuesday, March 13, 5-7 p.m. at Third Congregational Church, Miner St., Middletown. Dinner, a silent auction and scout displays. tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for ages 12-8, $5 8 and under and $3 for scouts. Takeout will be available. Contact Bob Olenick Committee Chairman at 860-347-4208 for information. TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific will be held Tuesdays, March 6, 13*, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For 24-25 months with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. March 13 session meets in the Hubbard Room. LET’S DO LUNCH: Let’s do Lunch at Adam’s Mill with the East Hampton Senior Center, Tuesday, March 13 leaving at 11:15 a.m. $3 for transportation. Sign up at front desk.

BOOK CLUB: East Hampton Senior Center Book Club meets Tuesday, March 13 at 1 p.m., to discuss “One Thousand White Women” by Jim Pergus. New members are always welcome. Sign up in activity book.

TEK WORKSHOPS: AARP TEK Workshops: Intro to Tablets & Smartphones, will be held Marrch 13 at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Workshops are designed to teach 50-plus individuals and beginners of all ages everything about smartphone and tablet use through step-by-step instruction. Workshop schedule: Intro to iPad 11 a.m.; Beyond the Basics 1 p.m.; Intro to iPad 3:30 p.m.;Beyond the Basics 5:30 p.m. Workshops devices will be provided. Registration is required for this free program. To register call 800-2134587, email sarah@hchlibrary.org, or visit: aarp.cvent.com/tekconn

MURDER, SHE SAID: Film Screening: “Murder She Said,” based on Agatha Christie’s novel, “The 4:50 From Paddington” starring Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple, March 13, 12:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop-in, no registration. BUTTERFLIES AND GARDENS:

John Himmelman author, illustrator and co-founder of the CT Butterfly Association, will present to the community “Butterflies and Their Gardens” answering many of the questions that are often asked about the lives and preferences of butterflies native to Connecticut, March 13, 7 p.m. at the Killingworth Firehouse, Route 81, Killingworth. Refreshments will also be served and a special raffle will be held to benefit the Evergreen Garden Club’s activities. The program is free and the public is welcome.

GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.