CALENDAR

Friday, June 8 PODIUM PLAYERS SHOW:

Podium Players Community Theater’s 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.communitymusic-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 860-227-2363 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 860-227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.

Saturday, June 9 LES MISERABLES:

Kidz Konnection’s production of “Les Miserables” will be performed June 8, 7 p.m. and June 9, 7 p.m. in Kidz Konnection'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, call 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information

regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org. 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. 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 10 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. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Teen Volunteer Orientation will be held on Tuesdays, June 5 and June 12 from 5-7 p.m. or Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The Teen Department is looking for student volunteers going into grades 7 to 12 in September. In order to volunteer during the summer of 2018, each student must sign up for and attend one of the three scheduled Teen Volunteer Orientations. Contact Teen Librarian Heather Scussell at hscussell@russelllibrary.org for any questions. 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-thonrun/ to register, view the details. To donate or sponsor a Cat Tales participant, go to https://www.crowdrise.com/2018CatTalesWalkRun. Friendly dogs on a leash are encouraged to join the walk; water stations provided on the trail. For information email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-3449043.

DUDLEY FARM MARKET: The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market will be held June 9, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2351 Durham Rd, Guilford. In honor of Connecticut Museum Open House Day, several vendors will be demonstrating their craft, and the free activity in the Children’s Corner (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) will be making clothespin dolls. The Dudley Farm String Band will help celebrate, as will Gypsy Joe’s Coffee. For more information, call 203-457-0770, visit www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market.

GARDEN CLUB TOURS: Middletown Garden Club House & Garden Tour will be held June 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Stone Post Gardens in Middletown or online at middletowngardenclub.com. Day of tour tickets are $35, and can be purchased at Stone Post Gardens.

FREE ADMISSION: The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum will participate in the 14th Annual Connecticut Open House Day on June 9, with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy docent led tours of the museum which includes artifacts and exhibits tracing East Haddam’s rich history. The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum is located at 264 Town Street. OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES: WHIS will hold an open house June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue its Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive. New shoes will also be collected June 11-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All sizes and types of brand new shoes are accepted, greatest need is for athletic or canvas shoes, sizes Youth 1 to Adult 10. For more information, contact Shawn Spurrier at 1-866-774-SHOE or e-mail sspurrier@buckner.org. 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).

Sunday, June 10 SHAD MUSEUM:

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ART CLASS: Art with KaReN at the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Beginners Art Class in acrylics. $5 materials fee. Please sign up in Activity Book. OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES: WHIS will hold an open house June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue its Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive. New shoes will also be collected June 11-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All sizes and types of brand new shoes are accepted, greatest need is for athletic or canvas shoes, sizes Youth 1 to Adult 10. For more information, contact Shawn Spurrier at 1-866-774-SHOE or e-mail sspurrier@buckner.org.

GMCHORALE GALA: Join members, friends and former singers of the GMChorale for a memorable Gala Celebration at the elegant and romantic Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown, on Sunday, June 10, at 4 p.m. For tickets and availability, visit www.gmchorale.org or call 860-316-4854. Gala admission is $75 per person. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist; 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. Monday, June 11

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-thonrun/ to register, view the details. To donate or sponsor a Cat Tales participant, go to https://www.crowdrise.com/2018CatTalesWalkRun. Friendly dogs on a leash are encouraged to join the walk; water stations provided on the trail. For information email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-3449043. READERS’ THEATER: Readers’ Theater presents “Ben Butler” by Richard Strand, June 11, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A combination of comedy, biography, and historical drama, Ben Butler takes a thought-provoking look at a key decision in the Civil War, and explores the timeless questions surrounding social conscience, individual responsibility, and the politics of race in America. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.

OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES: WHIS will hold an open house June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue its Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive. New shoes will also be collected June 11-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All sizes and types of brand new shoes are accepted, greatest need is for athletic or canvas shoes, sizes Youth 1 to Adult 10. For more information, contact Shawn Spurrier at 1-866-774-SHOE or e-mail sspurrier@buckner.org.

TENT REVIVAL: The Fishermen Ministry will hold a weeklong Christian Tent Revival at Markham Meadows Campground, Markham Roadd in East Hampton, beginning Monday, June 11 and running through Saturday, June 16. Meetings will begin each night at 7 p.m. with praise and worship led by Steven H. Atherton. All are welcome. Learn more at www.thefishermenministry.org