CALENDAR

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 860-347-5925 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. You can bring your own mat, or used one of the ones provided. Dress comfortably.

Saturday, July 7

NORM WAY BASEBALL GAME: The Greater Middletown Military Museum is hosting the 11th Annual Norm Way Memorial Baseball Game Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m., in Palmer Field, 59 Bernie O’Rourke Dr. The game between the Middletown American Legion post and the Cheshire American Legion post will be played in the Bill Pomfert Stadium. Pre-game ceremonies will be held at 9:45 a.m., but volunteers are needed for set up tasks beginning at 9 a.m. Anyone who can assist is asked to call 860-3465100 and leave a message. EAST HADDAM STAGE SHOWS: East Haddam Stage Company, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will present “The Professor,” a comedy based on William Gillette’s 1890 Victorian farce, at Gillette Castle State Park, with performances on weekends, July 7-Aug. 12 with shows at 1 p.m.. and 2:30 p.m. on the outdoor stage at the castle at 67 River Road. All shows are free. Seating limited; bring lawn chairs and / or a picnic blanket. Pouring rain cancels. FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. $10 per session, free to members; sessions July 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., July 10, July 20, 9:30 a.m., July 18, 5:30-8 p.m. Bring your laptop. No registration needed.

GARRISON VISIT: Connecticut 501st Garrison Visits the Russell Library, July 7, 10 a.m. in the Activity Room, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. All ages. Registration not required. SPACE PARTY: Space Party will be held July 7, 11 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Fight with the princess, defeat the bad guy, construct a light sword, and enjoy other fun activities. Come in costume if you wish. For grades 1 - 5 (ages 5 - 11). Siblings welcome. No registration required. FARMERS MARKET: The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market meets July 7, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 2351 Durham Rd, Guilford. Vendors will offer local and organic vegetables, meats, maple syrup, jams, baked breads, pastries and pies, honey, butter, goats milk soap, bees wax candles, alpaca yarn, natural body products, dog products, and a wide variety of hand-made crafts. For more information, call 203-457-0770, visit www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market.

STORY TIME: Story Time: “Lady Liberty’s

Holiday,” with special guest Read to Grow, distributing free books to ages 3 and up, July 7, 10:30 a.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

LIVE JAZZ: Celebrate jazz innovator John Coltrane with a concert by The Russ Becker/Stephen Roane Duo at Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, July 7 at 2 p.m. Seating begins at 1:45 p.m. Hear classics on clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and bass at this free concert. Details at hchlibrary.org. STORY TIME: Story Time! Mixed: A Colorful Story with Read to Grow, July 7, 10:30 a.m. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939 FILL A TRUCK FOOD DRIVE: The Middlefield Fire Department is holding a fill a truck food drive to benefit the local food bank on Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the firehouse, Town Hall Road, Middlefield. Donations of non perishable foods as well as personal care items, household cleaning items, gift cards and cash are all welcome. For information call Lori at 860-398-1026.

CONTEMPLATIVE WALK: Beth Lapin will lead a contemplative walk at Middletown Nature Gardens through Middletown's Recreation Division, Saturady at 10 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Children under age 16 must attend with an adult 18+. Email (Beth@HealingNatureCT.com) if you are planning to join. Questions that morning, call 860-262-2788. This trip will be cancelled if inclement weather.

HEALTHLINE: Dr. Eric Thomas is the guest on the next edition of the health information radio program — Healthline. Dr. Thomas, a local dermatologist, will discuss the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin cancer. Healthline is produced by the Middletown Health Department and can be heard Saturday, July 7 at 3:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. on WIHS 104.9 FM.

Sunday, July 8

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 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com or find us on Facebook, Istagram, Pinterest and Twitter.

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.

EAST HADDAM STAGE SHOWS: East Haddam Stage Company, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will present “The Professor,” a comedy based on William Gillette’s 1890 Victorian farce, at Gillette Castle State Park, with performances on weekends, July 7-Aug. 12 with shows at 1 p.m.. and 2:30 p.m. on the outdoor stage at the castle at 67 River Road. All shows are free. Seating limited; bring lawn chairs and / or a picnic blanket. Pouring rain cancels. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist; 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

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. Monday, July 9

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.

BOOK TALK AND WALK: Book Talk with a Walk, Mondays, July 9, 17, 23 and 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 12-1 p.m. in the Lobby, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Weather permitting, meet in the lobby and go off-site for a short walk and book discussion. List available at the library. Discussions will be led by Christy Billings, Chair of One Book on the Riverbend. Contact: cbillings@russelllibrary.org or 860-347-2528 x 160.

Tuesday, July 10 ARTISTIC PROCESS TALK: Middletown resident Toto Kisaku will talk about his artistic process on Tuesday, July 10, 12:10 p.m. at the Ring Family Performing Arts Hall, 287 Washington Terrace, Middletown. The program is free and the public is welcome. FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. $10 per session, free to members; sessions held July 10, July 20, 9:30 a.m., July 18, 5:30-8 p.m. Bring your laptop. No registration needed. 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.

MYSTERY FILM: Classic Mystery Film Series, July 10, 12:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. “Murder Ahoy” (1964) is the third of four Miss Marple films made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Free.

SNAP CIRCUIT MANIA: Snap Circuit Mania meets July 10, July 24, 3 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, with a variety of Snap Circuits on hand. For students in grades 3 - 6 (ages 8 - 12) and their families. Drop-in; no registration.

RUSSELL READERS: Russell Readers: “The Conventional Wisdom” by Stanley Elkin, July 10, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Russell Library. For more information contact Chantal Foster at (860)573-2946 or email Chantal.foster@comcast.net. Drop in; no registration.

Wednesday, July 11

DANCE CLASS: Dance Syncopation: Cardio Dance offered Wednesdays 9:15-10 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Follow Sue C. through simple, yet powerful dance cardio choreography that will torch calories. Register with Sue the day of the class, $5 per session.

ART CLASS: ART With KaReN at the East Hampton Senior Center. Beginner Art class in acrylics meets 2-4 p.m. $5 materials fee. Pre-register at the center.

ART CLASS: Arts From the Heart at the East Hampton Senior Center, Christmas in July will meet on Wednesdays July 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. Help build Holiday Inventory for the Boutique. The concentration will be making ornaments. Sign up a week before the event.

BOOK BUDDIES: Book Buddies at the East Hampton Senior Center are back. July 11,18, 25, Aug. 1, 1-2 p.m.The library and senior center are collaborating to bring together the young and young at heart. Enjoy reading a story and making a craft with a friend. Older adults sign-up at the center a week prior to the event. MIDDLETOWN BOOKMOBILE: The Middletown Bookmobile will be near the Russell Library’s Broad Street entrance, 1-2 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. Children of all ages are welcome to choose free books they can take home to keep. In case of rain, a selection of free books will be available in the Activity Room. GAMERS’ REALM: Gamers’ Realm meets Wednesdays, July 11 and 25, 2 p.m. in the Totally Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Gamers can try their hand at Magic: the Gathering, Forbidden Island, Once Upon a Time and other favorites. For students in grades 4 – 7 (ages 10 - 13). Drop in; no registration.