CALENDAR

Saturday, Aug. 18

FLEA MARKET: Deep River Congregational Church Flea Market will be held Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Marvin Field, located on Route 154, just as you enter Deep River from the south. Details at www.deeprivercc.org. YOUR FAMILY HISTORY: Write Your Family History with genealogy club members at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield, St., Middletown, Aug. 18, 9:30-11 a.m. Free to members, $10 guests. Bring your laptop and research and receive advice and help. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary. WINERY HOSTING FUNDRAISER:

Staehly Farm Winery, 278 Town St, East Haddam, will host a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event will be held Aug. 18-19, Saturday from 120-6 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. 15% of all sales and $1 for each wine tasting will be donated. Wolfski's Food Truck will be there on Sunday serving Polish fare.

WESLEYAN POTTERS: High Tea, featuring work inspired by and used in the ritual of tea, shows in Wesleyan Potters Gallery/Shop, 350 South Main St., Middletown, through Sept. 9. Free admission. The work, including clay, jewelry and fabric, will be juried by Pam Erickson-Davis of the Erickson-Davis Gallery in Ivoryton, with prizes being announced at the opening reception to be held on Saturday, Aug, 25, 4-6 p.m. Information call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com or on Facebook.

Sunday, Aug. 19

THE FAST AND THE FURRIEST: Cat Tales presents The Fast & The Furriest Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show, has been rescheduled for this Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Road, Middletown. 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. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist and blessing of backpacks; 9 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.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. For information, email trinitychurchportlandct@gmail.com. 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. TALENT SHOW: A Talent Show will be held Aug. 19, 6 p.m. at Haddam Neck Congregational Church, 408 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck. Share your talents, sing, dance, recite poetry, play an instrument. www.haddamneckcongregationalchurch.org SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: The Knights of Valhalla car club will collect school supplies and backpacks in front of Big Lots, 820 Washington St., Aug. 19 and Aug. 25 from 12-4 p.m. Supplies will be given out Aug. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Macdonough Elementary School, 66 Spring St. or as long as supplies last.

Monday, Aug. 20

FOLK SONG REVIVAL: The Great American Folk Song Revival with Caroline Doctorow, Monday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. The program offers a unique perspective on a significant period in our country’s musical history. Come prepared to sing along to the songs of the ’60s. Registration suggested but not required. Register online at www.durhamlibrary.org

YOGA WITH KITCH: Yoga with Kitch at the East Hampton Senior Center, new session: Mondays, July 16-Sept. 24, 10

week session. $25 per session or $5 drop in. Sign up deadline is July 2. Sign up with staff.

LAND TRUST PARTY: East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) is throwing a party on Aug. 20, 6-9:30 p.m., on the lawn of the Goodspeed Opera House and all are invited. More than 20 musical friends and family will be placed in one of three pick-up bands and perform music from a carefully curated song list that lends itself to a lot of creative improvising. Iso will donate all the proceeds from his BBQ grill and the land trust pass the basket, all to be used to help purchase the 87-acre Miller Farm Preserve on Tater Hill Road. Guests can collect local trail maps, ask EHLT directors questions about preservation efforts, and ask about the many benefits of joining us in membership of EHLT. BOOK TALK AND WALK: Book Talk with a Walk, Mondays, Aug. 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, Aug. 21

MYSERY DISCUSSION: Mystery Book Discussion, Tuesday, Aug.21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in. GRAB & GO: Middlesex Health Care Center, 100 Randolph Road, Middletown, will be having a Grab & Go Event Aug. 21, 8:30-10 a.m. for National Senior Citizen Appreciation Day. Come by for coffee, juice, Danish and fruit to grab & go, in the reception area. 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. 21, Random Concept; Sept. 4, Middletown Symphonic Band.

COMEDY FILM: Evening Comedy Film: Tully (2018), Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, with free popcorn provided by Chips' Pub III. hchlibrary.org. WESLEYAN POTTERS: High Tea, featuring work inspired by and used in the ritual of tea, shows in Wesleyan Potters Gallery/Shop, 350 South Main St., Middletown, through Sept. 9. Free admission. The work, including clay, jewelry and fabric, will be juried by Pam Erickson-Davis of the Erickson-Davis Gallery in Ivoryton, with prizes being announced at the opening reception to be held on Saturday, Aug, 25, 4-6 p.m. Information call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com or on Facebook.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

BOARD GAMES: Board Game Frenzy at the East Hampton Senior Center, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m. For more information call 860-267-4426.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS: Preventing Chronic Conditions, presented by Certified Holistic Health Coach, Tracy Livingston, will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Deep River Public Library. This class is free and open to 20 participants. Registration is required; go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860-5266039. KOREAN CULTURE: Learn about 15th century Korea during a presentation by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project at the Henry Carter Hull LIbrary, Clinton, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will be treated to a traditional Korean dessert after the program. Registration is required for this free event. To sign up go to hchlibrary.org/event/korean-culture or call 860-669-2342.

Thursday, Aug. 23

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 860-526-3600 for more information or to sign up to help.

SWING DANCES: First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational), 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, will offer a series of Thursday night swing dances in August. The cost to attend the 7 p.m. program is $12 per evening, including free lessons from 6-7 p.m. The final dance is Aug. 23, Hot Cat Jazz Band. For more information, contact First Church at 860-388-3008.

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: 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. 23, Homemade Jam, Larry Batter’s fun 50’s, 60’s easy jazz band; Aug. 30. Klezmer/Folk band from a local synagogue. EVENING WITH THE GILLETTES: The Killingworth Library hosts Harold and Theodora Niver, aka William and Helen Gillette, on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Killingworth Firehouse, 333 Route 81 in Killingworth. Not only do the Nivers talk about William and Helen Gillette, they become the Gillettes, flitting back and forth between being presenters and portrayers. The program is free but advance sign-up is required; call 860663-2000 or visit www.killingworthlibrary.org for additional details. YOUTH LEADERSHIP: A free Youth Leadership Program for area youth, ages 13-21, is held on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at North End Action Team 654 Main Street Middletown. The program is free and interested young people are encouraged to attend. Share your ideas, connect with others and let your voice be heard. The next meeting is Aug. 23. For information, contact Shanay Fulton at 203-514-0095 or tli@neatmiddletown.org. instagram.com/NEATYouthLeaders

Friday, Aug. 24

FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES: The Rathbun Library, 36 Main St., East Haddam, presents author and horsewoman Janet Barrett discussing her book: “They Called Her Reckless - A True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse” Aug. 24, 7 p.m. $5 admission, with refreshments. All proceeds benefit the Rathbun Library.

WESLEYAN POTTERS: High Tea, featuring work inspired by and used in the ritual of tea, shows in Wesleyan Potters Gallery/Shop, 350 South Main St., Middletown, through Sept. 9. Free admission. The work, including clay, jewelry and fabric, will be juried by Pam Erickson-Davis of the Erickson-Davis Gallery in Ivoryton, with prizes being announced at the opening reception to be held on Saturday, Aug, 25, 4-6 p.m. Information call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com or on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 25

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: The Knights of Valhalla car club will collect school supplies and backpacks in front of Big Lots, 820 Washington St., Aug. 19 and Aug. 25 from 12-4 p.m. Supplies will be given out Aug. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Macdonough Elementary School, 66 Spring St. or as long as supplies last.

WESLEYAN POTTERS: High Tea, featuring work inspired by and used in the ritual of tea, shows in Wesleyan Potters Gallery/Shop, 350 South Main St., Middletown, through Sept. 9. Free admission. The work, including clay, jewelry and fabric, will be juried by Pam Erickson-Davis of the Erickson-Davis Gallery in Ivoryton, with prizes being announced at the opening reception to be held on Aug, 25, 4-6 p.m.