CALENDAR

Sunday, July 1 INDEPENDENCE DAY: “The British Invasion Years” concert, www.britishinvasionyears.com, welcome by First Selectman Jim Zeoli, 6:30 p.m. July 1, rain date July 2, Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. with patriotic music, food trucks, novelty items sold, WPLR Radio, free. Parking donation of $5 benefits Orange Little League. FREE CONCERT: Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. July 1, Choate Rosemary Hall’s St. John Chapel lawn, Wallingford, sponsored by Parks and Recreation Department, Wadsworth Family Foundation, Ulbrich Steel, bring chairs, refreshments, rain location Paul Mellon Arts Center. WALNUT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Parkway Diner, 4-7 p.m. July 1, family-friendly, free, Devon Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, free parking, www.walnutbeachassociation.com. Monday, July 2 FREE MOVIE, POPCORN: “Tomb Raider” 2018, 1 p.m. July 2, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, 860-669-2342, PG-13, 122 minutes. Tuesday, July 3

WORKING WITH LGBTQ COMMUNITY: Professional development workshop for youth service providers, educators, allies, presented by Vin Testa, LGBTQ liaison with D.C. public schools, 7 p.m. July 3, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free. RSVP: 203-265-6754 or wallingfordlibrary.org. Wednesday, July 4

SHELTON: No trash, recycling collection July 4, services delayed one day, transfer station, City Yard closed July 4.

MILFORD CEMETERY: Meet in front of Milford City Hall, 8:45 a.m. July 4; walk at 9 a.m. to Revolutionary War monument at cemetery on Prospect Street, speaker is Art Stowe, city historian, Milford Historical Society president. GROVE STREET CEMETERY: 9 a.m. July 4, celebration of Declaration of Independence, dedications to New Haven people who helped found America, 227 Grove St., New Haven, with 2nd Company, Governor’s Foot Guard, 6th Connecticut Regiment, Company of Light Infantry, Boy Scouts, speakers, organized by General David Humphreys Branch, SAR, http://www.grovestreetcemetery.org/.

Thursday, July 5 MORNING BOOK CLUB: “Signals,” by T. Gautreaux, 10:30 a.m. July 5, Ellen Aftamonow Woodmont Library, 16 Dixon St., Milford, 203-874-5675.

Night Flight Final Approach: Performs 1960s, ‘70s classic rock, 6:30 p.m. July 5, free, Vece Gazebo in front of Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton, Chamber of Commerce: 860-669-3889, www.clintonct.com, bring chair.

WORLD MUSIC: Village Harmony, teen ensemble concert, with guests Elm City Girls’ Choir, new shape-note songs, songs from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Occitan songs, Shaker hymns, songs of social struggle, Bulgarian songs and a work by Estonian composer Urmas Sisask, the group will create a “crankie,” 7:30 p.m. July 5, First Church of Christ, 5 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, $5-$15, suggested at door www.villageharmony.org, 203-389-2119. Friday, July 6 FREE CONCERT: Disco and R&B legend Gloria Gaynor, whose hits include “I Will Survive,” “I Am What I Am” and “Never Can Say Goodbye,” 8:15 p.m. July 6, DJ Rachel’s Diva Dance Party opens at 7:30 p.m., Hamden Arts Commission, Hamden Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., food sold, free parking.

Saturday, July 7 ABOUT BOATING SAFETY: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 24-3, eight-hour class, 8 a.m. July 7, successful completion satisfies state licensing requirements for boats, personal watercraft, $60, 1 Helwig St., Milford. RSVP: http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/, walk-ins welcome. Certified vessel examiners do a free vessel safety check, by appointment, 860-663-5505, USCGAUX243@gmail.com. LOCAL AND ORGANIC: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 7, Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, July 7, kids’ craft painting rocks 10-11:30 a.m., Dudley Farm String Band, 203-457-0770, www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market. Sunday, July 8

WALNUT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES: What Up Funk, 4-7 p.m. July 8, family-friendly, free, Devon Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, free parking, www.walnutbeachassociation.com.

COYOTES: Paul Colburn, state-certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, talk on predators’ habitats, diet, behavior, common-sense suggestions on coexisting, 2 p.m. July 8, Seymour Historical Society, 59 West St., near Trinity Episcopal Church, free for members, $5 nonmembers, seating limited to 65, doors open at 1 p.m., 203-881-2156, psussman@snet.net, http://www.seymourhistoricalsociety.org. Monday, July 9

LOW VISION SUPPORT: Group meets,

10:30 a.m. July 9, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Eileen Torow 203-8788904. THE BEST OF BOOKS, THE WORST OF BOOKS: Discussion of PBS’ “The Great American Read” with readers advisory librarian Cindy Haiken, 7 p.m. July 9, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free, 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org. Tuesday, July 10 FREE MOVIE: “Mark Felt,” 10:30 a.m. July 10, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. BACK IN TIME FAMILY CONCERT:

Musicians Liz McNicholl, Lindsey Ceitinn, songs with Celtic, bluegrass, Americana, folk influences, 6 p.m. July 10, Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Memorial Central Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, free. RSVP: 203-230-3770, www.hamdenlibrary.org.

Wednesday, July 11

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: Caregiver’s Support Group meets 10-11:30 a.m. July 11, Mary Wade Home chapel, 118 Clinton Ave., New Haven, call Gail Donahue weekends at 203-562-7222.

GIRL SCOUTS: Program for girls in pre-K-Grade 5, and parents, 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25, Dunbar United Church hall, 767 Benham St., Hamden, learn about Girl Scouts, meet local leaders and troops, activities, skills, crafts, snacks, parents learn about troops, the program, volunteering.

‘ HERE THERE BE DRAGONS’: Science Snoopers, stories, craft about dragons of past and real dragons, 2-3 p.m. July 11, Plumb Memorial Library Children’s Department, 65 Wooster St., Shelton, for grades 3 and up, caregivers. RSVP: 203- 924-9461, www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:

Meets 6-7:30 p.m. July 11, Auditorium A, Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Ave., free, 203-876-4000. A DAY IN THE LIFE: U.S. Peace Corps volunteer Rebecca Nash English/Spanish presentation, Q&A, 6 p.m. July 11, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. HOUSATONIC RIVER JOB NETWORK:

Speaker Jason Hyde, author, teacher, corporate trainer, “3 Things All Professionals Must Know to Overcome Frustration and Fear,” 7 p.m. July 12, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, alexy56@hotmail.com. Thursday, July 12

FREE FAMILY MOVIE: “E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial,” DMBA summer series, food trucks at 6 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. July 12, Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, behind Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., bring chairs, DowntownMilfordCT.org.

COFFEE, TOURS: Families, prospective students in pre-school-Grade 12, 9-10:30 a.m. July 12, start at Swain Library, Hamden Hall Country Day School main campus, 1108 Whitney Ave., also tours of Beckerman Athletic Center, 225 Skiff St., 203-752-2610, hamdenhall.org.

ROCK BOTTOM BAND: Performs classic rock, blues, funk, 6:30 p.m. July 12, free, Vece Gazebo in front of Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton, Chamber of Commerce: 860-669-3889, www.clintonct.com, bring chair.

Friday, July 13

FREE CONCERT: Kathy Thompson Band, blues, soul, 7 p.m. July 13, Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion, behind Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., bring chair, cancellations on WPLR, WICC, Chamber of Commerce.

FREE CONCERT: Jazz group Myke Ross & Tym N’ Motion performs arrangements of music of BB King, Bob Marley, Earth, Wind, and Fire, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Prince, 8:15 p.m. July 13, Mike DiMaria Quintet opens at 7:30 p.m., Hamden Arts Commission, Hamden Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., food sold, free parking. Saturday, July 14 LOCAL AND ORGANIC: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 14, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, Native American stories for kids 10-11:30 a.m., Dudley Farm String Band, 203-457-0770, www.dudleyfarm.com, Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market. CHARTS, NAVIGATION AND GPS COURSE: USCG Auxiliary 24-3, 1 Helwig St., Milford, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 14, $60. RSVP: http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/, walk-ins welcome. Info: 860-6635505,USCGAUX243@gmail.com, http://a0142403.uscgaux.info/. Sunday, July 15 ‘WATERSCAPES’: Three-season photos of Shoreline by Elisabeth J. Levy, July 11-Aug. 15, opening reception 2-4 p.m. July 15, free, Mary C. Daly RSM Gallery at Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Road, Madison, 203-245-0401, www.mercybythesea.org. 1920s-’50s SONGS: community singalong, free, 2 p.m. July 15, Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford, song sheets provided, anecdotes about Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, Hoagy Carmichael, George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, video, sponsored by Parks and Recreation Department.