CALENDAR

Monday, Aug. 27

BIRTHDAY BASH: August Birthday Bash at the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 27, 12 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch, cake and ice cream. Guests are welcome to attend; CRT requests a $2.50 donation from the guests for lunch on the day of. Sign up at the front desk or call the Center by Aug. 20 if planning on attending. For more information call 860-267-4426.

WRITERS GROUP: Durham Public Library Writers’ Group meets Monday, Aug. 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Meet other writers and learn from each other in a supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their current writing projects to share and receive constructive feedback. For writers ages 17 and up. Drop in.

BOOK TALK AND WALK: Book Talk with a Walk, Monday, Aug. 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.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

AUDITIONS: Con Brio Choral Society, Aug., 28, 7 pm, St. Paul Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings in Old Saybrook. All concerts with professional soloists and orchestra. The group’s 70 singers come from 11 towns. Go to www.conbrio.org for info or call Sue at 860-575-9668.

SEARS PARK PICNIC: The East Hampton Senior Center’s Annual Sears Park Picnic wll be held Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with music, games, and a great lunch. Sign up by Aug. 23; $5 per person. For more information call 860-267-4426.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

CLASSICAL PILATES: Candace Barnes, Certified Instructor of the U.S. Pilates Association from the Pilates Barn of Madison, will speak at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Aug. 29, 6 p.m. She will share an explanation of Classical Pilates and an opportunity to experience some of Joseph Pilates’ beginner and intermediate mat exercises. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Details at hchlibrary.org.

Thursday, Aug. 30

HEADQUARTERS OPENING: Melissa Ziobron, current Representative for the 34th House district and candidate for the 33rd Senate district, will open her official campaign headquarters Thursday, Aug. 30, with refreshments from 6-8 p.m. Pick up campaign materials and learn about other opportunities to volunteer for Melissa or other regional candidates.

VOTER REGISTRATION: Women’s March has partnered with LOCAL and Working Families to do voter registration in the 13th district, Thursdays at 5 p.m.at Butternut Hollow Park, Middletown.

TWO-WEEKEND TAG SALE: Epoch Arts is holding its annual 2-weekend tag sale with furniture, to household goods to toys to pictures and artwork, rain or shine. Dates are Fridays, Sept. 7, 14, 1-8 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, Sept. 9, 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. New items every day. Epoch Arts is a non profit arts for youth organization located at 27 Skinner Street, East Hampton. www.epocharts.org 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.

BOOK SWAP AND A MOVIE: Bring a book (or more!) and take a book (or more) for a Book Swap at Henry Carter Hull Library. Aug. 30, 5:30-6 p.m., then stay after the swap for a screening of the 2018 comedy “Book Club” at 6:00pm. While you’re here, browse the book sale with 50¢ paperbacks and $2 nearly-new hardcover books. Free popcorn provided.

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. 30. Klezmer/Folk band from local Synagogue. DANCE AT KOKO: Dance @ Koco with the East Hampton Senior Center, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. at KOCO. Celebrate the end of summer with dance and fun! Sign up at the Center by Aug.. 23. For more information call 860-267-4426.

Friday, Aug. 31

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.

Saturday, Sept. 1

HUGE TAG SALE: A Huge Tag Sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, rain or shone. More than 40 vendors in the parking lot selling antiques, tools, plants, pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items. Hidden treasures in the church hall including clothing, toys, Christmas and holiday items, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, brass, kitchen supplies, craft supplies. Refreshments in the Church Hall include breakfast sandwiches, pastry, hotdogs, hamburgs, coffee, soda and water. Call Bill Shumway for more information 860 349-3397.

Sunday, Sept. 2

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. Sept. 2, Mass on the Grass interfaith service with area churches, 9 a.m.

MASS ON THE GRASS: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Portland, will host Mass On The Grass Sunday morning worship service on Sunday. Sept. 2, 9 a.m., joined by area interfaith churches and Holy Trinity of Middletown's Praise Band for a service and Holy Eucharist. Bring your own lawn chair; some chairs will be provided. Fellowship time, lemonade and refreshments will follow the service. The service will be held inside in case of rain. RSVP if your faith community would like to participate in the service at trinitychurchportlandct@gmail.com.

Monday, Sept. 3

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

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). Sept. 4, Middletown Symphonic Band.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Health Talks: Stress Management at the Deep River Public Library with Certified Holistic Health Coach, Tracy Livingston, Sept. 5, 6-7 p.m. Discuss coping skills to better handle stress. Registration required. Go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on our monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039.

ORGAN DONATION: Giving the Gift of Life: Organ Donation Talk at Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburd Road, Lyme, presented by Dr. Richard Jones of Lyme. will be held Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jones will discuss

options including Live Donation and “swaps,” and will be joined by local donors and recipients who will share their own stories. There will be time for questions. The program is free and the public is welcome.

AARP DRIVING COURSE: AARP Smart Driver’s Course at East Hampton Senior Center, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Older Adult vehicle operators will receive information to extend their safe driving abilities. Participants will be rewarded with a certificate that may reduce their auto insurance. AARP trained instructors will conduct this 4-hour course. Pre-register by check or money order (AARP members $15 nonmembers $20) payable to AARP. No cash. Sign up and pay at the Senior Center. For more information call 860-267-4426.

SIP ‘N CELEBRATE: The Northern Middlesex YMCA will hold its “Sip & Celebrate” wine, beer and spirits tasting fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-8:30 p.m. at YMCA Camp Ingersoll, Portland. The rain date is Sept. 15. Tickets are $50 per person and are available for purchase at the Northern Middlesex YMCA or online at www.midymca.org.

SCRABBLE: Scrabble Club meets Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Carol Whitfield hosts, with dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards. Bring your own brains.For players of all ages. Drop-in, or sign-up online and get an email reminder.

READING GROUP: Read Around the World meets Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Ages Pre-K, grade 1, learn about the diversity of the wide world through picture books which showcase different cultures and traditions, includes a fun craft or activity. Siblings welcome! Drop in; no registration required. All library programs are free, but supplies for this program are limited to 25 children each week.

SCORE WORKSHOP: Experts from SCORE will visit Henry Carter Hull Library, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. at for a basic overview of social media platforms, demographics, developing a Facebook business page, and a quick tutorial on how to “boost” a newsfeed post. This free event is ideal for small business or nonprofit coordinators. Brought to you by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, HCH Library, and SCORE. hchlibrary.org. PARENT COACHING: Parents of children ranging from birth to six months will have an opportunity to receive advice from Parent Coach Rosie Price at Henry Carter Hull Library, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required for this free event; call 203804-6604.

Thursday, Sept. 6

KORN SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Durham’s Korn School Adaptive Reuse Feasibility Committee has been meeting to determine the feasibility and cost of renovations to use the form elementary building as a community center. The committee is holding a second meeting for public input and presentations, at Korn School. The second meeting will be held on Sept. 6, with a tour at 6:30 and the meeting at 7 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.

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. For information, contact Shanay Fulton at 203-514-0095 or tli@neatmiddletown.org. instagram.com/NEATYouthLeaders SOUP & SALAD AND CANDIDATES:

The Town of Durham Senior Citizen's Board and the Durham 60 Plus Club and Travel will sponsor a Soup & Salad program on Thursday, Sept. 6. The speakers for this event will be Noreen Kokoruda, Republican, and John-Michael Parker, Democrat, who are running for the candidacy to represent District 101. Each candidate will speak about the up and coming election issues. There will be time for questions from the audience. To make a reservation for the luncheon, call 860349-3153. This program will be held at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street, Durham, Second Floor. Lunch at Noon. Program begins at 1 p.m.