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2018-06-11 -

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.

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

CT GRAVESTONES: America’s First Sculpture: Connecticut Gravestones, will be presented at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, Tuesday at 5 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY MOVIE: See “Annihilation,” at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., with free popcorn from Chips Pub III. Free. RESEARCH FOR BEGINNERS: Climbing Your Family Tree: Genealogical Research for Beginners, Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Library. Join Diana McCain and Carol Whitmer of Come Home to Connecticut as they present an introduction to genealogical research. Register online at http:// www.durhamlibrary.org/program-registration/ AUTHOR TALK: Stephanie Mohr ‘93: “First In Fly,” June 12, 7 p.m.,free, at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

MYSTERY FILMS: Classic Mystery Film Series: Murder at the Gallop, will be shown June 12, 12:30 p.m., in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. It is the second of four Miss Marple films made by Metro-GoldwynMayer. Free, no registration required.

RUSSELL READERS: Russell Readers: “Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?” by Raymond Carver, will be discussed att the next Russell Readers meeting on June 12, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Group meets second Tuesday of each month. For more information about participating in the group or acquiring the text, contact Chantal Foster at 860-5732946 or email Chantal.foster@comcast.net.

MEET THE AUTHOR: The New York Times Rural Life columnist and author Verlyn Klinkenborg presents a free talk, “Choosing A Book: The Author and The Reader,” 7 p.m. June 12, Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

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 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Teen Volunteer Orientation will be held on Tuesday, June 12 from 5-7 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. To volunteer during the summer of 2018, each student must sign up for and attend the orientations. Contact Teen Librarian Heather Scussell at hscussell@russelllibrary.org for any questions.

Wednesday, June 13

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. 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. COOK CLUB: Cook Club on June 13; 5:30 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Join us as we try a new twist on a perfect summer time drink. Bring your muscles for this one. We'll be taking turns juicing lemons. Best for children ages 4-10, registration required. Use Cook Club Makes Lemonade link on the library’s website to register at deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860526-6039. SNAP CIRCUIT: Snap Circuit Mania meets Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A variety of Snap Circuits are on hand. For students in grades 3 - 6 (ages 8 - 12) and their families. Drop-in; no registration.

EMBLEM CLUB: Middletown Emblem Club #452 will hold itss annual Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, June 13 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Elks Lodge. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. is followed by the gift presentation to the Exalted Ruler of #771, Rich Poole. Invited guests being honored are for their support and caring of #452 is Claudia Ciccarello, Joanne Sienna and Mike Sienna. The meeting will convene at the usual time of 7 p.m. A new member will be initiated as well. Officers, contact President, Sue Charter if you are unable to attend.

Thursday, June 14

AUTHOR TALK: Anthony Pioppi: The Finest Nines and To the Nines, June 14, 7 p.m., at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939.

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.

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. 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. AUTHOR TALK: Anthony Pioppi: “The Finest Nines and To the Nines,” June 14, 7 p.m., free, at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

HEALTH TALK: A Health Education Talk: Oh My Aching Joints, June 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn effective strategies to cope with pain and improve mobility. Sponsored by Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers of Middletown. 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 1-866774-SHOE or e-mail sspurrier@buckner.org. CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery at One Spring Street, Chester, CT presents the next Concert in the Garden with Eric Fresia and opener Arrowhead, June 14, 7-9 p.m. Admission $20, outdoor seating, inside if it rains. BYOB.

Friday, June 15

SUMMER READING: Acton Public Library’s summer reading program for children infant to grade 5begins on June 15 and runs through Aug. 4. Go to WANDOO READER, the statewide online summer reading log and follow the link at www.actonlibrary.org or come into the library to track your time, write book reviews and claim prizes. All reading counts, including being read to, or reading to someone else. Earn a reading buck for every 20 minutes to ‘spend’ at the library’s general store and “purchase” pet food at the library to help feed shelter animals.

FAMILY HISTORY: Get expert help researching your family history at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, June 2, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., June 5, June 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free to members, $10 session for guests. Bring your laptop. Call 860-3464375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary. CAT TALES WALK-A-THON: Cat Tales will hold its annual Walk-AThon/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 860-344-9043. OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES:

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.

Saturday, June 16

STORY TIME: Story Time! Ocean Meets Sky, June 16, 10:30 a.m,. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown.. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939 TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: East Hampton's Town Wide Tag Sale Day, sponsored by the Chatham Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, June 16. Over 60 tag sale sites will be located on free maps in the Town Hall parking lot and at the intersection of Main and Barton Hill. Find vendors at the museum grounds at 6 Bevin Blvd. Look for the CHS sign and balloons indicating the registered sites. Park on only one side of all streets to avoid bottlenecks and space for emergency vehicles. The rain date June 23.

STAEHLY WINERY: Come, Sip, Stay, Play, celebration of man’s best friend, a day out at the winery, will be held Saturday, June 16, 12-6 p.m. The fundraising event features local shelter dogs available for adoption from Connecticut Animal House. Dogs that are crowd friendly, vaccinated, and on fixed-length nonretractable leashes are welcome and can join a mile-long hike through the farm and other activities. Food and beverage trucks available. Full event details are available on the Farm’s website at www.staehlys.com/cssp

BANDS AT HARBOR PARK: An afternoon of music by local bands with vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts and other activities, will be held June 16, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Harbor Park,Middletown. Bands include (in order of appearance) Old Lyme Town Band, 11 a.m, Westerly Band, 12 p.m., South Windsor Community Band, 1 p.m., Farmington Valley Band, 2 p.m., Simsbury Band, 3 p.m., Solid Oak Band, 4 p.m., Middletown High School Jazz Band, 5 p.m., Middletown Symphonic Band,. 6 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is available in Melilli Plaza. COMMUNITY ART PROJECT:

On the River: A Community Art Project, will be held June 16, 10:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. In this hands-on art class, participants will work together to create a mural based on a well-known piece of art. Materials provided, or bring your own. Registration suggested; drop-ins accepted if there’s room. Call the Information Desk at 860-347-2520. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.

DUDLEY FARM MARKET: The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market meets from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2351 Durham Rd, Guilford. Susan Peak, songwriter, singer, and instrumentalist, of Studio Blue Guitar, will perform. Children’s Corner (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) with story-telling with Barbara Kiesel. Vendors will offer local and organic food. For more information, call 203-457-0770, visit www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market.

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