CALENDAR

Saturday, March 31

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Holy Week at First Church of Christ, 499 Town Street East Haddam. Palm Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m. worship; Maundy Thursday, March 29, Service of Tenebrae with communion, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, March 30, Cross Walk, 8 a.m., from St. Bridget’s Church to St. Stephen’s Church. For information call 860-873-9084

LENTEN SERVICES: Mid-Week Lenten Series at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. March 31, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

AMERICAN WOODCOCK: Naturalist Patricia Laudano will give a presentation on the American woodcock, one of the most unique shrubland birds to breed along the Connecticut coast, with a Powerpoint show, followed by a walk along the trails at dusk to witness their dazzling courtship flight. Sponsored by Potapaug Audubon and Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, March 31, 6 p.m., at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook. Call 860-399-2513 or email Shaun_Roche@fws.gov for more information.

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE: Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, will give a presentation March 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. NACA is a non-profit HUD Certified homeownership and advocacy organization that has been in the forefront in the fight for economic justice. Learn more about them at this event. No registration required.

HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL: An Easter Vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity in Middletown.

CABARET AT ODDFELLOWS: Phoenix Theater presents “Cabaret” at the Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. Shows are March 23-24, March 29-31 and April 6-7 at 8 p.m. and March 25 and April 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22, general seating. For more information on tickets go to phoenixtheater.us or www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347 6143.

Sunday, April 1

EASTER SUNDAY:First Church of Christ, 499 Town Street East Haddam, will have a Sunrise Service at Gillette’s Castle, 6:45 a.m., on Easter Sunday, followed by Easter breakfast at Hadlyme Congregational Church. For information call 860-8739084

EASTER SUNDAY: Easter Sunday services will be held April 1 at 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

MALAQUIAS BLOOD DRIVE: The DeSoto Council # 6 and the American Red Cross will host their 15th Annual Dom Malaquias Memorial Blood Drive at 573 Main Street in Cromwell on Friday, April 13, 1-6 p.m. Ttere is always a need for blood donations; make an appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS(1-800-7332767) or redcrossblood.org Walk-ins are also welcome.

EASTER SERVICE: Easter Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Holy Trinity Church, Middletown, with Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m., and Festival Eucharist with Brass, Bells, Choir, Praise Band and Hallelujah Chorus at 10:15 a.m.

Monday, April 2

MEDICARE AND BEYOND: Medicare & Beyond Workshop will be held at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, April 2, 6 p.m. The event is free; for information call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP: Creative Writing Group monthly meeting on the first Monday of the month, April 1, 6 p.m. This is a casual gathering to read, listen to and discuss original writings up to 10 pages in length. Register to read. Henry Carter Hull Library, 860-669-2342, sarah@hchlibrary.org, hchlibrary.org.

NEW MOVIE: New Movie Matinee: “Phantom Thread” (2017), Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, April 2, 1 p.m. with free popcorn from Chips Pub III. hchlibrary.org. FILM SERIES: The next film in The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series will be Comfort Zone, about what climate change means locally, in our own backyards, will be shown on Monday, April 2, 7 p.m. at Chapman Hall on the campus of Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Road in Middletown (maps, directions and public transportation). All films are open to the public and free of charge.

WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones meet Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. One-year-olds and their caregivers will enjoy literacy-based, age-appropriate activities and toys with others. Siblings welcome. drop in; no registration required.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood Pressure Clinic Monday, April 2 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Sponsored by Chatham Health District.

MEETING: Senior Center Monthly Meeting at the East Hampton Senior Center, Monday, April 2 starting at 12:45 p.m. Find out about upcoming Trips, Events, and upcoming seminars. Sign up in Activity Book.

Tuesday, April 3

SPRING INTO GENEALOGY: History & Genealogy Unit Librarian at the Connecticut State Library, Gerald Seagrave, a free illustrated talk on state genealogy resources available at the State Library, 5:30 p.m. April 3, Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific meets Tuesdays, April 3, 10*, 17, and 24, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This librarianled program is designed to increase two-year-olds’ literacy and social skills as they enjoy story time, movement, music and play time. Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. *The April 10th session will meet in the Hubbard Room.

RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK GROUP: Racial Justice Book Discussion on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot will be held April 3, 6 p.m. (and on the first Tuesday monthly) in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Copies of the book are available for check-out. Contact Christy Billings. at cbillings@russelllibrary.org or 860 347-2528 x 160. FAMILY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History with experts at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, April 3, April 20, 9:30 a.m., April 7, 11 a.m. Bring your laptop. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary.

Wednesday, April 4

NURSES MEETING: The WethersfieldRocky Hill Professional Nurses Association (WRHPNA) will hold its monthly meeting, April 4, 7 p.m. in the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield. All area nurses are invited to attend. For more information on this meeting or the association, contact Patricia Rinaldi, WRHPNA President, at 860-563-4150.

AUTHOR TALK: “The Sunken Gold” With Joseph A. Williams, a free illustrated talk with the authro, April 4, 7 p.m., Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on dramatic details of undersea diving and early 20th century naval operations. RSVP: 860-7671560.

GAMERS REALM: Gamers’ Realm meets Wednesday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Gamers can try their hand at Magic: The Gathering, Forbidden Island, Once Upon A Time and other favorites. For ages 10-13, drop in; no registration.