CALENDAR

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 860-227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.

CHILDREN’S BOOK TALK: Leslie Bulion: Leaf Litter Critters, June 9, 10:30 a.m., at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939.

SATURDAY HIKE: On Saturday, June 9 at 10AM, Beth Lapin will lead a hike atMcCutcheon Park Area in association with Middletown's Recreation Division on Saturday at 10 a.m. The hike will cover forest, rock overhangs, and meadow areas in the woods west of the lake and include a discussion of native uses of the area, concluding about 11:30 a.m. Wear hiking shoes, bring a snack and water, camera, binoculars if desired. Children under age 16 must attend with an adult 18+. Leashed dogs allowed. Questions that morning, call 860-2622788. This trip will be cancelled if inclement weather. 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 website: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 (860-2674732).

Sunday, June 10

SHAD MUSEUM: The Haddam Shad Museum will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until June 10. 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. 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.

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 more 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

60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will hold its final meeting of the season at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11 at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main St. Durham. A blood pressure clinic will be available to the public at noon. Following the meeting refreshments will be served. Members will play bingo at One Dollar per card. Bingo is open to the public. Members will donate to the Durham/Middlefield food pantry. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 10 at the activity center at 1:30 p.m.

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 (860-2674732).

Tuesday, June 12

AUTHOR TALK: Stephanie Mohr ‘93: First In Fly, June 12, 7 p.m., at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown.. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939.