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Wednesday, June 6 CAT TALES WALK-A-THON:

Cat Tales will hold its annual Walk-A-Thon/Run on Saturday, June 23, to raise awareness and funding for cats and kittens. The event is rain or shine and is held at Middlesex Community College’s upper parking lot, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Walk/run begins at 10:30 a.m. Go to http://www.cattalesct.org/walk-a-thon-run/ to register, view the details. To donate or sponsor a Cat Tales participant, go to https:// www.crowdrise.com/2018CatTalesWalkRun. For information email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-344-9043.

TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: Applications are now available for the East Hampton's Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale sponsored by the Chatham Historical Society. It is always held on the day before Father's Day. This year it will be held on June 16. Vendors must register by June 6 to be on the map. Apply at East Hampton Library or the town clerk’s office. For more information call Debbie Day (860-267-4732).

EDUCATORS NIGHT: Educators and Parents Night with Rosemary Wells at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. June 6, 7 p.m. Wells will discuss her new kids’ book Kit & Kaboodle and : “booking up” our kids, the most important 20 minutes of the day, and fostering creativity. Free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING:

Blood Pressure Monitoring Program with the YMCA will be held June 6, June 20, 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A monthly program sponsored by the YMCA. Contact Middlesex YMCA’s Community Wellness Coordinator, Gabrielle West, for more information at GWest@midymca.org or 860-343-6240. SCRABBLE WEDNESDAYS: Scrabble Wednesdays are held June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 or 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Carol Whitfield will lead players in scrabble games for ages 12 - 112. Dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards provided; bring your brains. For ages 12 to 112. Drop-in or sign-up online and get an email reminder. KATE CALLAHAN CONCERT: Kate Callahan Concert will be held June 6, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Connecticut's 16th State Troubadour, Kate Callahan, gives a concert of compelling original music plus songs by Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. For this concert, she will be joined by a quartet of musicians. She is one of the most awarded songwriters in her home state, most recently named the 2017 Best Singer-Songwriter by the CT Now Hartford poll. She was the prestigious United Arts Campaign’s Featured Artist of the Year in 2014, and received Hartford’s Woman of Character Award. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org. APPETITE FOR LIFE: Appetite for Life, a month-long fundraiser that benefits Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, kicked off May 30. A second party will be held June 6 from 4-6 p.m. at The Essex, 30 Main St., Centerbrook. Each party will feature beer, wine and spirit tastings, music and a chance to win great prizes. Tickets $20, proceeds benefit the cancer center. Learn more at middlesexhospital.org/appetiteforlife.

LYME DISEASE 101: Lyme Disease 101: Stay safe from Lyme Disease with tips from CT River Area Health District Health Educator Daisy Hernandez at the Henry Carter Hull Library, June 6, 6 p.m. Details at hchlibrary.org. EVENING OF THE ARTS: The music and fine art departments at RHAM High School will hold the annual Evening of the Arts event Wednesday June 6 from 5-9 p.m. with a juried art show, performing ensembles, soloists, poetry readings, live screen printing and photo booth and a catered dinner from Gina Marie’s. Dinner tickets at $20 per person are being sold only in advance using the order form on the school website, due by Friday May 14. General admission tickets to view the art show and watch performances, only at the door for $5. There is no charge for general admission of young children, students and seniors.

Thursday, June 7 KOCO KIDDOS:

Visit from Koco Kiddos at the East Hampton Senior Center, Thursday, June 7 11 a.m. Finishing up on the ‘Book’ that has been created by both the Kids and the seniors. Sign up in Activity Book. TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: Applications are now available for the East Hampton's Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale sponsored by the Chatham Historical Society. It is always held on the day before Father's Day. This year it will be held on June 16. Apply at East Hampton Library or the town clerk’s office. For more information call Debbie Day (860-267-4732).

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Public Library, on June 7, 14; 10:30 a.m. Join us for a story time for babies, newborn to 24 months. Simple stories and songs, followed by play and social time. Older siblings may attend. No registration required.

BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch at the Deep River Public Library on June 7, June 28; 3:45 - 4:45 pm. Open Lego play with friends. We provide the bricks, you bring your imagination. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration.

MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, will meet Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will continue to lead The Veterans' Writing Group which invites veterans to share their stories and photos in their own voices. All veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and share their experiences. The workshop facilitator is Christy Billings. She can be reached at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.

PODIUM PLAYERS SHOW: Podium Players Community Theater’s (PPCT) production of the comedy, “Elvis Has Left the Building,: will be held June 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on June 9 at 2 p.m. at Hope Church Auditorium, 230 East High St., in East Hampton. Tickets are $12 and $10 for seniors and children under 18. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.podiumplayers.org, email to podiumplay@yahoo.com or visit facebook.com/podiumplayersct.

ANNUAL MEETING: Middlesex Area Interagency Council (MAIC) will hold its annual meeting June 7 at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Registraton at 8 a.m., program from 8:30-10 a.m. LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.

SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club meeting, June 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook. Guest speaker is Evan McComber of the New England Science and Sailing Foundation. Singles who love sailing are encouraged to attend. For information visit http://www.shoreline sailingclub.camp8.org/ WOODPECKER WORLD: Potapaug Audubon presents “World of the Woodpecker” on June 7, 7 p.m. with guest speaker Ted Gilman, Senior Naturalist & Environmental Education Specialist, at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Learn about their behaviors and adaptations. Free. Refreshments served. More information, call 860-710-5811.

STOCK GROUP: Join a group of stock investors for a monthly meeting at Henry Carter Hull Library in the Large Conference Room on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Discuss investment ideas for stocks and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), follow trends, identify potential opportunities, and more. hchlibrary.org

Friday, June 8 PODIUM PLAYERS SHOW:

Podium Players Community Theater’s (PPCT) production of the comedy, “Elvis Has Left the Building,: will be held June 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on June 9 at 2 p.m. at Hope Church Auditorium, 230 East High St., in East Hampton. Tickets are $12 and $10 for seniors and children under 18. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.podiumplayers.org, email to podiumplay@yahoo.com or visit facebook.com/podiumplayersct.

TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: Applications are now available for the East Hampton's Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale sponsored by the Chatham Historical Society. It is always held on the day before Father's Day. This year it will be held on June 16. Apply at East Hampton Library or the town clerk’s office. For more information call Debbie Day (860-267-4732).

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday at the Deep River Public Library, June 1, 8, 15; 10:30 am. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held June 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. From art books to children's books, there is something for everyone. CDs and DVDs are also available. ADULT CRAFTS: Crafts for Adults, June 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come explore the world of crafts for adults. Each month, we will have a new type of craft to try. The library will provide materials to complete the craft. If you have a certain craft or project in mind, you may bring your own materials, and share your knowledge and expertise with others. CORNHOLE CHARITY CHALLENGE:

Community Music School will present their first Cornhole Charity Challenge, June 8, 6:30 p.m. on Essex Island. Event includes live music, wine, beer, and a traditional southern BBQ dinner. Tickets are $65 per person and include all food, wine, and beer. Teams of two can enter the cornhole competition for $20. The winning team splits the pot with CMS. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit www.community-music-school.org/ cornhole or call CMS at 860-767-0026.

LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org. SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS: Buckner International and WIHS Radio 104.9 invite the Middletown and surrounding communities to donate brand new shoes between now and June 8 for the Spring Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive.Dropoff locations can be found by calling 866-774-SHOE or e-mail sspurrier@buckner.org. LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.