CALENDAR

Saturday, March 10 AUTHOR TALK: Colleen Kelly Alexander: Gratitude in Motion, March 10, 5 p.m., Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939. Free, no registration.

STORY TIME: “The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld, March 10, 10:30 a.m., free, no registration. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

NATURE WALK: Beth Lapin will lead a walk sponsored by Middletown Recreation Division, at Long Hill Estate, a 103-acre estate owned by the city, March 10 at 10 a.m. Guests should for the weather, wear hiking shoes, and bring a light snack and water. Children under age 16 must attend with an adult 18 or older. This is a mostly level loop walk through the park and will last no more than 1.5 hours. Take Route 66, to West St and go south until it ends at Wadsworth St. Turn right (west) onto Wadsworth and go 0.3 miles, then left into the entrance. (GPS: 421 Wadsworth St, Middletown CT 06457). Inclement weather cancels; that morning, call 860-262-2788. THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Mercy & 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 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 860267-6621. 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 860-388-3536, 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: 860347-2528 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 700seat state-of-the-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: 860347-2528 x 124.

AUDITIONS: The East Haddam Stage Company is holding the first round of auditions for their 2018 performances, including a 10th summer season of outdoor theatre at Gillette Castle State Park, with an adaptation of the first comedy William Gillette wrote, “The Professor”; a one-man original work “Yukitaka Osaki, William Gillette’s Gentleman Valet” in September, then go on tour; a fall tour of the 1930s radio drama “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band,” and a holiday show at Gillette Castle, :Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Christmas Goose.” Auditions will be held Sunday, March 11, 1-4 p.m. at Gillette Castle State Park, visitors center, 67 River Road, East Haddam. Actors should prepare a brief monologue and may be asked to read from the scripts. All roles receive stipend. Call 860-873-3521 to set up an audition appointment.

Monday, March 12

KIDS AUTHOR EVENT: Kids Author Event: Jessie Sima: Harriet Gets Carried Away, March 12, 6 p.m., free, no registration, at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939 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 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s KeyBank Workshop Series will continue at 8 a.m. March 13 with a “Social Media Marketing,” workshop at the Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main Street, Middletown. Presented by Patrick Ganino of Social Tuna, the workshop will provide businesses with practical tips to make social media work for your business. Cost is $30 chamber members and $40 guests. Register at middlesexchamber.com.

AARP CHAPTER: Middlesex Chapter #3394 AARP will meet March 13, 1:30 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center on Durant Street. Guest speaker will be Phil Cacciola, discussing the new Veterans Museum. Members are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Knitters can bring their finished afghan squares to the meeting which the Lutheran Church ladies will sew into lap robes.

BOY SCOUT DINNER: Boy Scout Troop 16 Middletown,is having its all-you-caneat 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 860-3474208 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.