CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 2

SHAD MUSEUM: The Haddam Shad Museum will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until June 11. The museum displays the history of shad on the Connecticut River since Colonial days. The museum is located at 212 Saybrook Road, behind the American Oil gas station. Admission is free. For more details, call 860-267-0388.

GENTLE YOGA: Weekly gentle yoga classes, Thursdays through May 31, 10:15 a.m. led by Karen Wexell will be held at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Postures will focus on gentle stretching and strengthening with attention on breath awareness. No class May 10.

TIP-A-COP: Officers with the Middletown Police Department and Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department, in collaboration with the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Office will host the 5th Annual Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Amici Italian Grill, 280 Main St., Middletown, on Wednesday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All tips the officer receive will go to Special Olympics Connecticut. For more information, call 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org.

Thursday, May 3

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Library, for newborn to 24 months. Older siblings welcome. Free, drop in, details, call 860-526-6039

TWELFTH NIGHT: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” or “What You Will,” performed by the Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Company, 7 p.m., May 3-12, $8. Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. Middletown, 860-347-6143, www.oddfellows.org

DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service at Church of St. Mary, Portland, will be held May 3, 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 7. The event’s guest Speaker is Dana Chapman, who is on a mission to stop Veteran Suicides. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

OPEN HOUSE: Shoreline Sailing Club Open House will be held May 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook. a For more information, please visit http://www.shorelinesailingclub.camp8.org/

MILITARY WHIST: On Thursday, May 3, First Congregational Church, 355 Main Street; Cromwell, will host a Military Whist on Thursday, May 3. This is played with cards, in groups of four, no experience is necessary, though a knowledge of Setback is helpful. Kevin Welch, renowned in the area will lead the games explaining how to play. Door prizes, raffles to win, refreshments to snack on. Bring a group of four, or join a group when you arrive. Admission $7; doors open 5:30 p.m., play begins 6:30 p.m. Free parking in the church lot on Main Street, handicapped accessible. For information call 860-635-9434 or the church office at 860-635-4806

INVESTORS GROUP: Investors group meets monthly at the Henry Carter Hull Library in the Large Conference Room, May 3, 6 p.m. Discuss investment ideas for stocks and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), follow trends, identify potential opportunities, and more. hchlibrary.org.

Friday, May 4

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday on May 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Library. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Free, drop in, details, call 860-526-6039

COMEDY NIGHT: Comedy Night at Epoch Arts, May 4, 7 p.m, $7 admission, with Last Living Souls alumni group, This Just Improv. Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner Street, East Hampton. No reservations needed. www.epocharts.org VETERANS INFORMATION SEMINAR:

Members of the nonprofit DAV (Disabled American Veterans) will present a veterans Information seminar from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell. Like all DAV services, this seminar is free to all veterans and members of their families. In conjunction with the seminar,

between 1-3 p.m., members will provide claims assistance. For further information regarding this event, contact NSO Miguel A. Cintron at 860- 594-6612.

PLANT SALE, AUCTION: Connecticut Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale & Auction to fund scholarships for UConn and NVCC plant science students, will be held May 4 at Bethany Covenant Church, Route 372, Berlin. Find bargain prices at the sale or bid on a collectible new introduction at the auction. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Plant sale and silent auction begin at 7 p.m., followed by the live auction. For more info contact auction@cthort.org.

ONE BOOK ON THE RIVER: One Book on the River: Special Presentation with Guest Speaker Sam Drazin of Changing Perspectives, 6 p.m., May 4, free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

MUSIC FOR THE AGES: Music for the Ages, featuring The Survivors, plus the Cromwell High School Jazz Band, will be held May 4, 7-9 p.m. at Cromwell High School in the auditorium. The event is free and all ages are welcome. Seats are limited; RSVP by calling the Cromwell Senior Center at 860-632-3447. Free transportation for seniors in need. Book a ride at the same time as the RSVP.

THE LAST JEDI: May the 4th Be With You Matinee - Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), May 4, 12:30 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Rated PG-13. 152 minutes. Free popcorn from Chip’s Pub III. The “Best Dressed” fan will win a themed prize pack. Learn more at hchlibrary.org. BOOK SALE: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore will host its annual book sale at Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, May 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, May 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. To volunteer, donate books or for information call 860-399-0280 or visit lvvs.org. SPRING BOAT SHOW: Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held at Brewer Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry St., Essex, Friday, May 4, 1-8 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A boutique in-water boat show on the Connecticut River, features more than 60 sail and power boats of all sizes. Talk directly with dealers and manufacturers. $5 admission. Details at http://www.ctspringboatshow.com or call 203-332-7639.

Saturday, May 5

SPRING FLING: Spring Fling with Interact Kids at the East Hampton Seniro Center, Saturday, May 5, 12-2 p.m. Spend an afternoon enjoying the company of the East Hampton High School’s Interact group. There will be music, dancing, fingernail painting, games, and refreshments. Sign up in Activity Book if interested in attending.

CINCO DE MAYO: Cinco de Mayo Party, 6:45-10 p.m., May 5, free, all ages, with Time Clock Madness, Dave Kopperman Band, Time of Day, Johnnie Gilmore. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. buttonwood.org. 860-347-4957.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: Godfrey Memorial Library researchers are available to consult on research questions and help find resources and answers. For best results, bring the information to the session and a laptop. Sessions are May 18, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and May 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. after the genealogy club, at Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield Street, Middletown. Sessions are free to Godfrey Members or $10 a session. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No preregistration necessary. POETRY SLAM TRYOUTS: Tryouts for the CT National Youth Poetry Slam Team 2018 will be held May 5, 1-3 p.m. at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, for poets between the ages of 13 and 19. Poems must be original and no longer than 3 minutes. Poets should bring at least 3 poems. They do not have to be memorized. Sign ups at 12:45. Slam starts at 1 pm. Audience participation and volunteers welcome for judging. Free / donations welcome to support TBT. Refreshments available. DIGITIZING CEMETERIES: Digitizing Connecticut’s Cemeteries: The Ed Laput Project, will be presented May 5, 9:30

a.m. at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield Street, Middletown. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library or get help with your research from an expert. Bring your laptop. Free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. Call 860-3464375 for more information. No preregistration necessary.

BOOK SALE: Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore will host its annual book sale at Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, May 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, May 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. To volunteer, donate books or for information call 860-399-0280 or visit lvvs.org.

SPRING BOAT SHOW: Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held at Brewer Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry St., Essex, Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A boutique in-water boat show on the Connecticut River, features more than 60 sail and power boats of all sizes. Talk directly with dealers and manufacturers. $5 admission. Details at http://www.ctspringboatshow.com or call 203-332-7639.

HUGE TAG SALE: A Huge Tag Sale will be held Saturday, May 5 at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, rain or shone. More than 40 vendors in the parking lot selling antiques, tools, plants, pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items. Hidden treasures inthe church hall including clothing, toys, Christmas and holiday items, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, brass, kitchen and craft supplies. The church will sell breakfast sandwiches, pastry, hotdogs, hamburgs, coffee, soda and water. Call Bill Shumway for more information 860 349-3397. Future tag sales will be held June 2, June 30, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6. No tag sale July 7.

XAVIER CAR SHOW: Xavier High School car show will be held Saturday May 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road Middletown. Admission $10 per car, $1 per spectator. Food, music, prizes and of course, cars. All proceeds will be donated to the Eric J. Kalber Memorial Scholarship Fund, remembering Eric J. Kalber Class of 2004. Pre-register cars at https:// www.xavierhighschool.org/ student-life/clubs-activities/ classic-car-club. For more information and details: contact Jon Kee Vose at jovose@xavierhighschool.org. ANNUAL TAG SALE DONATIONS:

Donations of gently used items for the annual tag sale at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 499 Town Street (Route 151) East Haddam, on Saturday May 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m, rain or shine, may be dropped off May 5 and May 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. No electronics or exercise equipment. To rent a space for $25, email Karan at Karancon@yahoo.com or call 860-873-9084 and leave a message. VOCAL CHORDS CONCERT: “A Night on Broadway” will be presented by The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland. Popular show tunes such as “Guys and Dolls”, “Pippin”, “Lion King”, “Cabaret”, “The Music Man”, and “Phantom of the Opera” are only a few of the medleys which will be performed. Tickets are $20; call 860-347-2787 or 860-342-3120. Visit wwwvocalchords20.org BENEFIT WINE TASTING: Cinco de Vino, a wine tasting to benefit Ray of Light Farm, 232 Town Street, East Haddam, will be held May 5, 6-9 p.m. with a Cinco de Mayo theme. Tickets are $35 at the door or online at rayoflightfarm.org. Live music by The Locomotive, wines and beers to taste provided by Shore Discount Liquor Store, Deep River, local craft vendors and a silent auction.

DERBY PARTY: The fifth Annual Hats & Horses Derby Party fundraiser will be held May 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library. Watch the Kentucky Derby live on the big screen and enjoy light refreshments. Dapper attire encouraged, including fancy hats. Wear your best and win a prize, enjoy a wine and bourbon tasting and a silent auction featuring gift baskets and items from local shops and artisans. Tickets are $25 per person, payable by cash or credit card, and are available online at hchlibrary.org or by calling 860-669-2342.