The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)

CALENDAR

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Monday, July 2

SUMMER CAMP: Summer Camp Fun at the East Hampton Senior Center, July 2, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. The staff is bringing back the ‘Fun and Games’ that we all enjoyed last summer. Taking place of the Monthly Senior Center meeting, there will be a morning of ‘Minute to Win it’ fun and games with each other. Ice Cream treats will be provided for all that partake. Sign up in Activity Book. LIVE WELL WORKSHOP: Live Well6-wk free workshop. Learn to manage your Diabetes, at the East Hampton Senior Center. Sign up due by July 2.

WESLEYAN POTTERS EXHIBIT: Say it with Color, an exhibit of current work by Wesleyan Potters Jewelry Members, runs to July 29 at the gallery, 350 South Main St., Middletown. Free, public welcome. For more informatio­n, call 860-3475925 or visit www.wesleyanpo­tters.com or find us on Facebook, Istagram, Pinterest and Twitter. MONDAY MOVIE: See “Tomb Raider” (2018) at the Henry Carter Hull Library, July 2, 1 p.m. with fresh popcorn, compliment­s of Chips’ Pub III.

WONDERFUL ONES-TWOS: Wonderful Ones and Twos Playtime, Mondays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. One and two year old playgroup. For one and two year olds and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registrati­on required.

Tuesday, July 3 LIVING WITH DIABETES: Learn to understand, manage and become more self-sufficient with your life with diabetes, learn about healthy eating, exercise, better balance, decision making, goal setting, effective communicat­ion, July 11 through Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Sponsored by the Chatham Health District, the 6-week course is free. To sign up, contact the Senior Center at 860-267-4426 or drop in to sign up.

SILVER SNEAKERS: Silver Sneakers balance and stretch classes offered Tuesday and Thursdays 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Classes are limited to 20 students. Drop in for more informatio­n.

SUMMER STORIES: Summer Stories , Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come hear stories old and new, and move a little. For children ages 3 - 6. Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registrati­on required. JAZZ UP CLOSE: On Tuesday, July 3, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Resonant Motion, Inc. presents the second event in its 2018 Sound Belief series through the popular Jazz Up Close program, with saxophonis­t and composer Hailey Niswanger presenting music from her MAE.SUN Project, along with Randy Runyon on guitar and David Frazier, Jr. on drums, accompanie­d by bassist Henry Lugo and series curator Noah Baerman on electric piano. Free.

Wednesday, July 4

LIVING WITH DIABETES: Learn to understand, manage and become more self-sufficient with your life with diabetes, learn about healthy eating, exercise, better balance, decision making, goal setting, effective communicat­ion, July 11 through Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Sponsored by the Chatham Health District, the 6-week course is free. To sign up, contact the Senior Center at 860-267-4426 or drop in to sign up

Thursday, July 5 GAZEBO CONCERTS: The Joseph N.

Goff House’s 19th annual Gazebo Concert Series, held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the East Hampton Village Center at the Center School Gazebo .July 5, East Hampton High School Jazz Band; July 19, The Modern Riffs; July 26, Dizzy River Band; Aug. 2, Seat of Our Pants; Aug. 9, Victor Cowles. Listeners are welcome to bring seating and a picnic. Dogs and children welcome. Local Cub Scouts will be on hand to sell snacks and refreshmen­ts.

WESLEYAN POTTERS EXHIBIT: Say it with Color, an exhibit of current work by Wesleyan Potters Jewelry Members, runs to July 29 at the gallery, 350 South Main St., Middletown. Free, public welcome. For more informatio­n, call 860-3475925 or visit www.wesleyanpo­tters.com or find us on Facebook, Istagram, Pinterest and Twitter.

CLINTON FARMERS MARKET: The Clinton Farmer’s Market runs on Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. through October at its new home on the grounds of the historic Adam Stanton House & General Store Museum, 63 East Main St., Clinton.

SWING DANCES: First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregati­onal), 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, will offer a series of Thursday night swing dances in July. The cost to attend the 7 p.m. programs is $12 per evening: July 5, Rockin’ Johnny Burgin; July 12, Johnny and the East Coast Rockers; July 19, George Manstan Big Band; July 26, Johnny and the East Coast Rockers. For more informatio­n, contact First Church at 860-388-3008.

FREE CONCERTS: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will host a series of free concerts sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank, Thursdays July 5-Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Vece Gazebo in front of the Pierson School on 75 East Main Street. July 5, Night Flight; July 12, Rock Bottom Band; July 19, Airborne; July 26, Three57 Band; Aug. 2, Hot Cat Jazz Band; Aug. 9, Shaded Soul Band; Aug. 16, The Navels. In case of rain, an alternativ­e site for the concert may be designated. For a detailed schedule and list of sponsors, call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or visit the chamber’s website at www.clintonct.com. Updates are available on Clinton Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

WESLEYAN CONCERT: A concert with Sammy Miller and The Congregati­on will be held July 5, 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine Arts courtyard, 283 Washington Terrace, Middletown. The rain location is the Crowell Concert Hall, 50 Wyllys Avenue. The concert is free.

SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club will hold a meeting, July 5, 7:30 p.m. .at Westbrook Elks Lodge, Westbrook. For active singles who like to sail, socialize, dance, fish, kayak, theater. No experience necessary. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Learn more at www.shorelines­ailingclub.com

CHESTER CONCERTS: Summer Concert Series will be held Thursdays, 6:157:45 p.m., On the Green at Masonicare Health Center, Chester, weather permitting. June 28, Kenny Hicks & The Nightshift; July 5, Sister Funk; July 12, The Undercover Band; July 19, Sounds of Frank; July 26, “After All” with Nick & Nancy; Aug. 2, Kids’ Concert with T-Bone; Aug. 9, Eight to the Bar; Aug. 16, The Sin Sisters Band; Aug. 23, Simply Swing.

AUTHOR TALK: Mike Stanton: “Unbeaten,” July 5, 7 p.m., Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliaboo­kstore or call 860-685-3939

FRENCH CONVERSATI­ON: French Conversati­on Group meets Thursday, July 5, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Durham Library. All levels of French speakers: Expand your speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Facilitate­d by Simone Howe. Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Drop in.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Discussion of “Before the Fall” by Noah Hawley, Thursday, July 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Library The stories of ten wealthy victims of a plane crash intertwine with those of a down-on-his-luck painter and a fouryear-old boy, the tragedy's only survivors, as odd coincidenc­es surroundin­g the crash point to a possible conspiracy.

LIBRARY JOB GROUP: Job Group meets Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10- a.m.-12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business profession­als to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A networking session follows the presentati­on. Free. Registrati­on not required.

PUZZLE MANIA: Puzzle Mania will be held Thursday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Join the Youth and Family Learning Department for a morning of crossword and jigsaw puzzles. For all ages. Drop in; no registrati­on.

FINDING WALDO: It is time for Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore’s Where's Waldo-Middletown Scavenger Hunt, a community-wide activity in which kids, parents, and Waldo-lovers of all ages are invited to participat­e. On July 1 Waldo-spotters will set off on a hunt to find the elusive guy hidden in a number of establishm­ents in Middletown. Waldo spotters will be eligible for prizes, culminatin­g on July 27 with a grand celebratio­n held at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore at 4 p.m.

SILVER SNEAKERS: Silver Sneakers balance and stretch classes offered Tuesday and Thursdays 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Classes are limited to 20 students. Drop in for more informatio­n.

STORY ART: Lunchtime Story Art, July 5, 11 a.m. Bring lunch or a snack for themed stories, crafts and activities. Free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliaboo­kstore or call 860-6853939

Friday, July 6

GAME TIME: Game Time will be held Fridays, July 6, July 29, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Have a morning of fun and learning. Play a variety of games while building important skills such as counting, reading, sharing, learning to take turns, and more. For children in pre-k - 1st grade (ages 3 - 6). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registrati­on.

FRIDAY COLORING: Thank Goodness it’s Friday Coloring will be held July 6, 3:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Have a relaxing Friday afternoon coloring with the Youth and Family Learning Department. For all ages. Drop in; no registrati­on. WESLEYAN POTTERS EXHIBIT: Say it with Color, an exhibit of current work by Wesleyan Potters Jewelry Members, runs to July 29 at the gallery, 350 South Main St., Middletown. Free, public welcome. For more informatio­n, call 860-3475925 or visit www.wesleyanpo­tters.com or find us on Facebook, Istagram, Pinterest and Twitter. SINGLES HAPPY HOUR: A singles happy hour will be held July 6, 5 p.m. at La Boca’s Mexican Restaurant, 337 Main Street, Middletown. Reduced happy hour prices and appetizers. Free. For informatio­n, call Gail 860-582-8229. Sponsored by Singles Social Connection­s.

YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS: Yoga for Youngsters on July 6 at 10:30 am for a yoga session specifical­ly geared toward children ages 3-8. Jen from Earth Friends Discovery will guide children and caregivers through a story walk with yoga poses.

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