CALENDAR

Sunday, March 4

FOOD WASTE: Reception, information on CELC Middle School students and Food Rescue US project to re-purpose food, 1-3 p.m. March 4, 28 School St., Branford, Melinda, Maria, mandm@CTExperiential.org, 203-4334658. TRAINS: Cheshire High School Band Parents’ Association show, model trains, equipment, accessories, memorabilia, large layouts, photos with Easter Bunny, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 4, Cheshire High School, 525 S. Main St., $7 adults, children 10 and under are free, handicapped accessible. Info: www.ramband.com.

SUNDAY CONCERT: Musica Vera Duo, 2 p.m. March 4, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., free. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org. FREE, INTERACTIVE CONCERT: Musica Vera Duo with violist Mark Bailey, guitarist Kevin Sherwin, incorporating history, literature, dramatic arts, 2 p.m. March 4, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

EASTER EGGS: Workshop on ancient art of Ukrainian “pysanka,” using kistka, beeswax and dyes, presented by Gloria Horbaty, 1-3:30 p.m. March 4, St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, 563 George St., New Haven. Kids must be chaperoned; $10 adults, $5 children, traditional equipment will be sold. Bring 2-3 white, unblemished, whole, raw eggs, at room temperature in egg carton; two short candles (6 inches max., no votives); low candleholder, soft-leaded pencil, small towel. RSVP: Horbaty at 203-2695909. FREE CONCERT: Jeff Fuller & Friends, Darren LItzie on grand piano, Ben Bilello on drums, 3-4 p.m. March 4, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St.

Monday, March 5

START-UPS: Small Business Administration workshop on key steps to starting a business, financing, what lenders look for, local resources, 6-7:30 p.m. March 5, 12, 19, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP: www.hamdenlibrary.org, 203-287-2680.

RETIREES: Speaker Maria Tomasetti, South Central Regional Alzheimer’s Association, “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meeting, 1 p.m. March 5, North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., www.narfe.org. WOMEN’S HISTORY: “Connecticut and Valley Suffragists,” including Frances Osborne Kellogg, 6:30 p.m. March 5, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-734-1492. CAMERA CLUB: Connecticut Valley Camera Club guest Chris Nicholson photographer, author, on photographing national parks, 7 p.m. March 5, Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. AUTHOR TALK: Allan Appel author of “The Book of Norman,” conversation with Congregation Beth El Kesser Israel Rabbi John Jay Tilsen, 6 p.m. March 5, Mitchell Branch New Haven Public Library, 37 Harrison St., New Haven, 203-946-8117.

DINNER, TALK BY DOCTOR: Dr. Michael Lim, orthopaedic surgeon, introduction to robotic-assisted joint replacement, for people exploring surgical options for treatment of degenerative joint disease of hip or knee, 5:30 p.m. March 5, Milford Hospital Auditorium, 300 Seaside Ave., supper, free. RSVP: 203-876-4004.

BAGHDAD BOMBING: “A Reading for Al-Mutanabbi Street,” read by by Daisy C. Abreu, Stephen Vincent Kobasa, 7 p.m. March 5, Best Video Film and Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, on anniversary of 2007 bombing of the booksellers’ market in Baghdad.

FREE FILM: “Dunkirk,” 7 p.m. March 5, 1 p.m. March 7, 1 hr. 46 min. PG-13, Allied soldiers in World War II from Belgium, the British Empire, France surrounded by German army, evacuated during fierce battle, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170, http://www.casememoriallibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 6

AUTHOR TALK: Connecticut Audubon Society lecture, “The Evolution of Beauty, “Richard O. Prum, 7 p.m. March 6, Kroon Hall, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Prum is professor at Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History, author of “The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin’s Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World — And Us,” $5 member, $15 nonmember, https://www.ctaudubon.org/2018/02/ 40495/.

DEER: Information, bring a sock to make deer puppet, 6:30 p.m. March 6, ages 6-10, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803. NORTH HAVEN CAMERA CLUB: Workshop on macro-photography, bring cameras, tripods, 7 p.m. March 6, Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave., NorthHavenCameraClub.com.

Wednesday, March 7

CARING NETWORK: Facilitated open discussion, support for adults who have lost a loved one, 6-8 p.m. March 7, 21, Bridges, 949 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, Cody-White Funeral Home, 203-8740268, Cynthia Dodd, M. Div., 203-8786365, ext. 344. BREAST CANCER: First-Wednesday meeting, support group, 6-7:30 p.m. March 7, Milford Hospital Auditorium A, 300 Seaside Ave., 203-876-4000. ENTRANCE EXAM: Grades 9, 10 applicants, 9 a.m.-noon March 7, for those who missed fall testing, Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Benham St., apply at www.sacredhearthamden.org, with $60 fee, call Director of Admission Elaine Lamboley at 203-288-2309, ext. 307 for an interview.

MAGIC OF MATH: Math professor Michael Nabel of North Haven, mathematical magic show, 5 p.m. March 7, Clarice L. Buckman Theater at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, free, with mentalism effects, which he uses to read minds and demonstrate precognition, 203-582-8652. PREVENTION OF FALLS: Community Healthcare & Hospice exercise class designed to increase balance, stability, manage arthritis, begins 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 7, ends May 30, Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Road., free. RSVP: 203208-3718. Info: www.ConnecticutHomecare.org, 866-474-5230. FREE FILM: “Dunkirk,” 1 p.m. March 7, 1 hr. 46 min. PG-13, Allied soldiers in World War II from Belgium, the British Empire, France surrounded by German army, evacuated during fierce battle, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170, http:// www.casememoriallibrary.org.

Thursday, March 8

TRUMP LEGAL ISSUES: Attorney Michael Zeldin, CNN legal analyst, on “Mueller vs. Trump: The White House on Trial,” 8 p.m. March 8, $10, 203-254-4010, Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield, www.quickcenter.com. GOLDEN AGE OF ITALIAN CINEMA, 3 PARTS: Screening of 1945 Italian Neorealism classic “Rome, Open City,” intro by film professor Kevin Hinchey, discussion, 6:30 p.m. March 8, free, Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison. RSVP: www.scrantonlibrary.org, 203-245-7365.

LUNCH & LEARN: Gentle stretches, modified yoga poses, relaxation/meditation period, wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat or beach towel, all levels, instructor Audrey Grove, Masonicare Community Services director, 11:30 a.m. March 8, free, 17 Elm St., North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP by March 1, 203239-5803, Northhavenlibrary.net, ART RECEPTION: Oils by Andy Bishop, on view March 3-30, reception 5-7 p.m. March 8, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170. HOUSATONIC RIVER JOB NETWORK:

Open group, 7 p.m. March 8, Anne Graney, owner of A.G. Resume Services, “The Best Strategies in Today’s Market,” Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, alexy56@hotmail.com. WOODY PLANT CARE: Talk on selecting, planting, caring for trees, shrubs by UConn Extension master gardener, North Haven Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. March 8, North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., across from Green, $5 guest donation, Pat B., 203-281-6943. GARDENS: West Haven Garden Club, 11:30 a.m. March 8, meeting, luncheon, program on flower, plant swap, St. Louis Church, 89 Bull Hill Lane, Iris, 203-9371674. LECTURE: “The German Resistance to Hitler and Lessons for Today” with Paul Chapman, 9:30 a.m. March 8, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., free. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org. GUILFORD POETS GUILD: Dick Allen memorial tribute, 6:30 p.m. March 8, program begins open mic session, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., free. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org. RENAISSANCE ART: Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel, Pope Julius II and Sofonisba Anguissola, talk by Joy Pepe, professor emerita of Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, 7-8 p.m. March 8, free. North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: Northhavenlibrary.net, 203-239-5803. IRISH MUSIC: “A Little Bit o’ Erin” with Tom Callinan, participatory songs for all ages, 7 p.m. March 8, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free, 203-2656754, wallingfordlibrary.org.