CALENDAR

Tuesday, Aug. 7

MIDDLETOWN SUMMER CONCERTS: The annual free “Summer Sounds” Concert Series in Middletown will be held at the Harbor Park Gazebo, 80 Harbor Drive at 6:30 a.m. Rain location is inside South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, across Main Street from the Middlesex YMCA, opposite South Green (Union Park). Aug. 7, Bluegrass Characters; Aug. 21, Random Concept; Sept. 4, Middletown Symphonic Band.

ADVOCACY GROUP: The East Hampton Commission on Aging and the East Hampton Senior Center has recently formed an Advocacy group for seniors and it will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. Aug. 7 at the East Hampton Senior Center. For further information, contact Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing at 860-2674426 or Commission on Aging Chairman Ann R, McLaughlin at 860-267-2316.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History with geneaology club members at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, Aug 7, Aug. 17, 9:3010:30 a.m., Aug. 15, 5:30-8 p.m. $10 session for guests. Bring your research and laptop. No need to register. For information call 860-346-4375

JOB BOOT CAMP: Job and Career Workshop: Boot Camp, part 3 of 3: The Game Plan: Insiders' Tips for Effective Job Search & Interviewing, Aug. 7, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Registration is requested but not required; call 860-3472520.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

HIDDEN HISTORY: Hidden History of Middlesex County, presented Aug. 8, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Authors Robert and Kathleen Hubbard reveal many unforgettable stories in the recently published book. Purchase the book and get it signed after the talk. Details at hchlibrary.org.

POT LUCK DINNER: First Congregational Church in Cromwell’s Summer Community Pot Luck Dinner, Aug. 8, 6:30 pm. at 355 Main St. Parking just north of the church. No need to bring a dish; members will serve. Dinner is free.

CARDIO DANCE: Dance Syncopation: Cardio Dance offered Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. -10 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Follow Sue C. through simple, yet powerful dance cardio choreography. Register with Sue, the Instructor the day of, cost is $5 per class.

ZUMBA GOLD: Zumba Gold Thursdays, 1 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. This Silver Sneakers class is taught by Patti Flubacher. Now accepting registrations for class. First come first serve. Class is limited to 20.

Thursday, Aug. 9

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: The Honey Hill Band will perform at Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester, Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m. $20 admission, outdoor seating, inside if it rains. BYOB. For information call 860-526-2077 or go to http://www.nilssonstudio.com.

COMMISSION ON AGING: The East Hampton Commission on Aging will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the East Hampton Senior Center 105 Main St. On the agenda is a continued discussion of future projects. The public is invited. For further information call the Senior Center at 860-267-4426.

FREE CONCERTS: A series of free concerts are being held in the Courtyard at Masonicare Chester Village, 317 W. Main St., Chester, all beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 860-526-6800 if the weather is inclement. Aug. 9, Riddim Makers, Reggae band; Aug. 16, Java Groove, Dan Bernier’s smooth Jazz/Swing band; Aug. 23, Homemade Jam, Larry Batter’s fun 50’s, 60’s easy jazz band; Aug. 30. Klezmer/Folk band from a local ysnagogue.

OPEN HOUSE: Middlesex Hospital will hold an open house at its renovated facility at 252 Westbrook Road in Essex on Thursday, Aug. 9, 4-7 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to tour the facility at this time, and refreshments will be served. The renovated facility was once home to the Shoreline Medical Center, now located in Westbrook. Middlesex Hospital's Occupational and Environmental Medicine Department and its Physical Rehabilitation Department now have offices there.

FREE LUNCHES: Families can visit the Deep River Public Library’s Children’s Garden, on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to receive a bag of nutritious food. Arts and crafts will also be available for the children. Program sponsors are looking for volunteer help and food donations, especially easy-to-carry, kid-friendly, nutritious lunch and snack items. Call Tri-Town Youth Services at 860-5263600 for more information or to sign up to help.

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, concludes 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.

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.

FREE CONCERTS: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will host a series of free concerts sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank, on Thursday evenings through August 16. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Vece Gazebo in front of the Pierson School on 75 East Main Street. Aug. 9, Shaded Soul Band; Aug. 16, The Navels. In case of rain, an alternative site for the concert may be designated. Information, call 860-669-3889 or visit www.clintonct.com. Updates are on the chamber’s Facebook page

Friday, Aug. 10

FREE LUNCHES: Families can visit the Deep River Public Library’s Children’s Garden, on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to receive a bag of nutritious food. Arts and crafts will also be available for the children. Program sponsors are looking for volunteer help and food donations, especially easy-to-carry, kid-friendly, nutritious lunch and snack items. Call Tri-Town Youth Services at 860-5263600 for more information or to sign up to help.

Saturday, Aug. 11

FREE NATURE WALK: A free Nature Walk: Butterflies of Salt Meadow, will be led by naturalist Tom Kelly at McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Reservations are required: email shaun_roche@fws.gov

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.

B&B OPEN HOUSE: The Nehemiah Brainerd House B&B, 988 Saybrook Road, Haddam, will hold an open house on SAturday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Guests can join preservationists at theNehemiah Brainerd House B&B and cottages, built in 1765 with a significant renovation in 1932 by novelist Katharine Brush. The house was also featured on HGTV's “If Walls Could Talk.” RSVPs appreciated; call 203-562-6312. Parking available. Remarks about the house's history will begin at

11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided.

FILMS ON FOSS: Middletown YOuth Services Bureaus is holding its annual Films on Foss summer movvie program in Middletown. The outdoor evening movie program is free and the public is welcome to bring a picnic and blankets or chairs. Picnic time begins at 7 p.m. and the movies start at 8:30 p.m. Details can be found at filmsonfoss.com. The schedule: June 30, “Toy Story”; July 14, “Hidden Figures”; July 28, “Coco”; Aug. 11, “Goonies.” For information, email Justin.Carbonella@middletownct.gov

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDENS: The Clinton Historical Society in cooperation with the The Shoreline Actors Collectiv at Kidz Konnection Theater Academy will present William Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” for the 8th annual Shakespeare in the Gardens at Old Brick, 103 East Main St., Clinton, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m., and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Bring a picnic and blankets for an evening of outdoor theater. Free and open to the public; for information call 860-2272363/ or email shorelineactorscollective@gmail.com or go to www.kidzkonnectionct.org.

BOARD GAMES: Board Game Frenzy at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 11, 1 p.m. Come enjoy a variety of board games. Sign up by Aug. 15.

Sunday, Aug. 12

SIT & BEG FUNDRAISER: Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue is holding a Sit & Beg at the Cromwell Stop & Shop on Sunday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations of canned or dry food and cleaning supplies, such as paper towels, laundry detergent or disinfectant wipes are needed.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist; 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

THE FAST AND THE FURRIEST: Cat Tales presents The Fast & The Furriest Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show on Sunday, August 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Rd, Middletown. Rain date Aug. 19. See cars, trucks and bikes from various years, manufacturers stules; informational and product vendors, raffle prizes, delicious food, a DJ, bounce house, and trophies. Proceeds benefit the abused, homeless and abandoned cats and kittens within our community. For more information go to http://www.cattalesct.org or call 860-344-9043.

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.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDENS: The Clinton Historical Society in cooperation with the The Shoreline Actors Collectiv at Kidz Konnection Theater Academy will present William Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” for the 8th annual Shakespeare in the Gardens at Old Brick, 103 East Main St., Clinton, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Bring a picnic and blankets for an evening of outdoor theater. Free and open to the public; for information call 860-227-2363/ or email shorelineactorscollective@gmail.com or go to www.kidzkonnectionct.org.

TRINITY SUMMER SERVICES: Trinity Church, 345 Main St., Portland, has scheduled its summer services and events at the church. All services are followed by a coffee hour and fellowship time. Forinformation, email trinitychurchportlandct@gmail.com. Aug. 12, Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m.; Aug. 19, Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m.; Aug. 26, Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m.; Sept. 2, Mass on the Grass interfaith service with area churches, 9 a.m.