CALENDAR

Sunday, March 18

OPEN HOUSE: Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society open house, 2-4 p.m. March 18, free, Thomas Darling House, 1907 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, tours, members baking in beehive oven, info@woodbridgehistory.org.

IRISH DANCE, MUSIC, HISTORY: Brennan-Lucey Dancers & Friends of Hamden, world champion Stephen Brennan, national champion Meghan Lucey, of “Riverdance,” other musical guests, 2 p.m. March 18, handicapped-accessible Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, $7 general, $5 senior citizens, students, kids 12 and under, at door, cash only, 203-287-2546, Hamden Arts Commission.

BRANFORD FORUM: Artists Nancy Eisenfield, Jennifer Davies talk, “Creating and Understanding Visual Art,” Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford, 2 p.m. March 18, free, venue moved from Blackstone Memorial Library, rabinkux@sbcglobal.net.

ANNIVERSARY: Hungary’s 1848 War of Independence celebration, with Hungarian Consulate of New York, churches, Scouts, organizations, musicians, actors, performers, 3:30 p.m. March 18, Hungarian Community Club, 147 Ward St., Wallingford, in Hungarian and English, free, donations accepted.

FUNDRAISER: New Haven Oratorio Choir annual cabaret, 4-6:30 p.m. March 18, Whitneyville Cultural Commons, 1253 Whitney Ave., Hamden, $40, at door, https://squareup.com/store/NHOC, 203-339-6462.

BIRDS: Talk by Patrick Comins, executive director, Connecticut Audubon Society, on conservation of state’s shorebirds, 2-3 p.m. March 18, Coastal Center, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CAS members $5; nonmembers $10, for age 12 and older. RSVP: www.ctaudubon.org/coastal-center-home/. Info: 203-8787440, ext. 502. ST. PATRICK’S POPS: New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Chelsea Tipton, conductor; Cathy Maguire, vocals; BrennanLucey Irish Dance Academy dancers, 3 p.m. March 18, Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St., adults $35-$49, college students $10, under 18 free with adult, active military personnel free, 203-865-0831, ext. 20, www.NewHavenSymphony.org. Postconcert party, The Pub on Howe, 441 Howe Ave., patrons pay own bill, $5-off coupon through NHSO box office. RSVP: NewHavenSymphony.org, 203-865-0831, ext. 20.

BREAKFAST: 8-10:30 a.m. March 18, Masonic Hall, 59 Broad St., Milford, omelet, fried or scrambled eggs, french toast, or pancakes with bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, $8, special rates for families with small children, 203-877-4977.

Monday, March 19

LIBERTARIANS: Libertarian Party of Connecticut annual convention, business meeting, noon-9 p.m. March 19, The Deck, 359 Boston Post Road, Westbrook. Registered Libertarians eligible for candidate voting credentials, speak from floor during business meeting. Speakers from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, national party address ballot initiatives, legislative outreach, vice chair debate. Chairman is Dan Reale. Visit LPCT.ORG.

DUNBAR HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION: Meeting, election of officers, speaker from Denslow Hill Road Group, 7:15 p.m. March 19, Dunbar Hill Fire Station, 420 Dunbar Hill Road.

CELTIC CHOCOLATE: History of chocolate in Ireland, 1 p.m. March 19, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, chocolate pioneers, lore, famous food, poetry, samples. RSVP: 203-8775131 by March 16.

FREE FILM: “Wonder,” 1 hr. 53 min., 7 p.m. March 19, 1 p.m. March 21, story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade in mainstream elementary school for first time, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170.

‘LET HER LEARN’: Forum on how stereotypes, biases lead to harsh discipline and push girls out of school, led by Nia Evans, campaign organizer, Kayla Patrick, National Women’s Law Center, 5:30-8 p.m. March 19, Littlefield Theater, Arnold Bernhard Center, University of Bridgeport, 84 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Panel: state Sen. Marilyn Moore; Bridgeport schools Superintendent Aresta Johnson; Torrington schools Superintendent Denise Clemons; Shamain Johnson-Cohen, Greenwich public school principal; Gemma Joseph Lumpkin, New Haven public schools; Leon Smith, Juvenile Justice Review Board; John Ramos, guidance counselor. RSVP: http://ncbwletherlearn.eventbrite.com, sponsors: New Haven Metropolitan Chapter, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, National Women’s Law Center.

TRAVEL TIPS: Presented by Katie Relkin, founder of JourneyBusters.com, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 19, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803. ELECTORAL COLLEGE VS. POPULAR VOTE: Professor discusses, 6-7:30 p.m. March 19, New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., Tom, 203-946-8130, ext. 218, tcosta@nhfpl.org. FAITH, SPIRITUALITY: Mike Brunjes discussion on “The Reason You’re Alive” by Matthew Quick, 10 a.m. March 19, Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., or 7 p.m. at The Eatery, 65 S. Colony Road, Wallingford, free, 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org. HISTORY OF LOCAL TRAIN SERVICE: “Rails to Back Trails,” talk by Sue A. Del Bianco, historian, author, 7 p.m. March 19, Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton, free. RSVP: 203-924-1580, http://sheltonlibrarysystem.org. VOLUNTEERS: Woodbridge Human Services, American Red Cross volunteer training for Woodbridge residents, 6:30 p.m. March 19, to work all hours in case of emergency at shelter, Woodbridge Center, 4 Meetinghouse Lane, supervise, serve meals, provide information, outreach, 203-389-3429.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HISTORY: Jennyfer Holmes, church historian, program, Milford Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. March 19, Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, 168 Broad St. Church near North Street Duck Pond is on Connecticut Freedom Trail, free, bring nonperishable food donation for Milford Senior Center. Info: 203-874-2664.

Tuesday, March 20

BREAKFAST, BOOK DISCUSSION: Carol Davidson leads discussion of “A Violet Season” by Kathy Leonard Czepiel, 10 a.m. March 20, refreshments, copies at Circulation Desk, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-8912170. TWAIN, SUPERNATURAL: Historian Jason Scappaticci, “Mark Twain and the Supernatural,” 7 p.m. March 20, Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., $5 nonmembers, free for Wethersfield Historical Society, Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members, at door, 860-529-7656, 860-956-3311.

POST FORMING: American Legion informational meeting, 7:10 p.m. March 20, New Haven Elks Lodge 25, 524 State St., 203903-4315, NewHavenLegion.org. “A HOME CALLED NEW ENGLAND: A Celebration of Hearth and History,” 7-8 p.m. March 20, with author, architect Duo Dickinson, with co-author Steve Culpepper, Q&A, book signing. Books will be available for purchase. North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

WORKSHOP: “Maximize Your Social Security Benefits,” for pre-retirees, general public, with David Cowan, AAA Northeast Motor Club-endorsed retiree adviser, 6 p.m. March 20, Clark Memorial Library, 538 Amity Road, Bethany. RSVP: 800-9787953, www.aaaretire.com. ‘CONSTANT COLOR IN THE GARDEN’: Horticulturalist Francine Vallillo on planning, planting perennial flower garden, proper gardening ergonomics, 6 p.m. March 20, free, Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. RSVP: Kerry or Deborah, 203732-7399. EMAIL MARKETING DONE RIGHT: Presentation for small businesses by SCORE volunteers, 6:30 p.m. March 20, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free, 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org. AARP CHAPTER 3240 MEETS: Jean Caron, volunteer for Care Giving and Financial Security, speaks 1:30 p.m. March 20, Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., refreshments, info: Phyllis, 926-6916.

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS: With Kate Mitcheom, noon March 20, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., free. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

GUILFORD HISTORY: “Forgotten Images of Guilford” with Guilford Keeping Society members John Plant, Debbie Peluse, Catherine Crawford, Joel Helander: 7 p.m. March 20, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., free. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

MEETING: Updates on projects, applications, Legislative Council members answer questions on finances, budget, West Woods Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. March 20, Mt. Carmel Congregational Church parish house, 3284 Whitney Ave., Hamden, refreshments, westwoodsna@gmail.com.

LITERATURE: National Book Foundation Executive Director Lisa Lucas talk on “The Need for Literature in Politically Challenging Times,” 7 p.m. March 20, Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business dining room, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield, free. WORKOUT: Certified Essentrics instructor Rebecca Armstrong introduces, leads “Release, Rebalance & Restore” class, noon March 20, free, Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison. RSVP: www.scrantonlibrary.org, 203-245-7365.

NORTH HAVEN CAMERA CLUB: Meeting, 7 p.m. March 20, Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave., North Haven, photography competition, critique session, NorthHavenCameraClub.com. BRADLEY POINT GARDEN CLUB: Luncheon, presentation on orchid care, noon March 20, West Haven City Hall lower level, 355 Main St., Marie, 203-878-8428.

AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE: New Haven Sail and Power Squadron, 5 weeks, starting 6:30 p.m. March 20, Bradford Manor Firehouse, 85 George St., East Haven, $65, basic boating, personal watercraft operation. Successful completion satisfies state licensing requirements, free state Conservation ID number needed, https://www.ct.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/ Sales. RSVP: Art Andrea, 203-641-0954, 203-468-1210.

Wednesday, March 21

CARING NETWORK: Facilitated open discussion, support for adults who have lost a loved one, 6-8 p.m. March 21, Bridges, 949 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, Cody-White Funeral Home, 203874-0268, Cynthia Dodd, M. Div., 203-878-6365, ext. 344.

TWEEN BUBBLE SCIENCE: For grades 4-6, 3:45-4:45 p.m. March 21, create, hold bubbles, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170.

MS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 5:30-7 p.m. March 21, Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford, 203-488-1441, Cheryl, 203-535-3053. POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY TALK: Deborah Ranilla, LCSW, Emily Medina, LCSW, of Griffin, program, 6:30 p.m. March 21, Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, free. RSVP: 203-732-1511, griffinhealth.org/events.