CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 7 TWELFTH 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, March 7, 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 will hold its monthly meeting March 7, 7 p.m. in the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., 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 OF CONNECTICUT: Coyotes of Connectucut, presented by Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Group, will be held March 7, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. For details call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org

MEMOIR WRITING: A free introductory “Boost Your Brain & Write Your Memoir” workshop will be held March 14, 10:30 a.m. at Two Wrasslin’ Cats, 374 Town St., East Haddam. This is part of a workshop series hosted by Maryla Radziszewski and Susan R. Waide. Space is limited to 20 participants. Sign up by March 7 at contact@morefitct.com or call 860-873-1860.

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 20 teachers and run through March 25. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For information, call 860-3475925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com.

AUTHOR TALK: Historian, author and librarian Joseph A. Williams, free illustrated talk on his book “The Sunken Gold,” 7 p.m. March 7, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on dramatic details of undersea diving and early 20th century naval operations. RSVP: 860-767-1560. Thursday, March 8 TRAVEL MEETING: East Hampton Senior Center Travel Meeting will be held 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 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 8, 15 and 29, 10:30 a.m. . in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., 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 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 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., 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 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., 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 860-347-2528 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 2003-04, on March 8. 7 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Registration suggested: durhamlibrary.org/program-registration PAINTING DEMONSTRATION: Awardwinning 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 St., 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 St., 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 MidCentury Modernism. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: Mercy and Xavier high schools will stage the musical comedy, “The Addams Family,” March 9, 7 p.m. March 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, visit www.mercyhigh.com

SOUP & SALAD: Town of Durham, March Soup and Salad has been rescheduled to March 9, noon at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., second floor. Music by Plywood Cowboy. This program is free to seniors of Durham and Middlefield. Register with Jaclyn 860-349-3153. Saturday, March 10

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: Mercy and Xavier high schools will stage the musical comedy, “The Addams Family,” March 9, 7 p.m. March 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, 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 St., Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For information, call 860-3475925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com.

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

WORLD TRAVELER: The Chatham Historical Society 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.-noon.. 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 St., 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 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 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 information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. ‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: Mercy and Xavier high schools will stage the musical comedy, “The Addams Family,” March 9, 7 p.m. March 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, 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 St., 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 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 March 12 at the Durham Activity Center, second floor, 350 Main St., Durham. A blood pressure clinic is scheduled for noon. Following the meeting there will be 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 St., 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 St., 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 Barbra Streisand curating her doll collection. Drop-in; no registration.

TEEN TIME: Totally Teen Time is held on Mondays, March 12, 19 and 26, 3 p.m., for grades 7-12 in the Totally Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., 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 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., 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 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 860-3474208 for information.

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific will be held Tuesdays, March 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., 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, 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 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 St., Middletown. Drop-in, no registration.

HOMESCHOOL HUB: Homeschool Hub, March 13, 1 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. The Homeschool Hub is a chance for families to get together and for children to engage in a fun activity. For pre-K-grade 5, siblings and friends are welcome. Drop in; no registration.