CALENDAR

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. EXHIBIT DEADLINE: Visual artists who immigrated to this country years ago or more recently, are invited to submit an application to show up to two pieces of their work at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, in November and December. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 17. The application is available at wwwrusselllibrary.org Call 860- 347-2528 x 171 for more information. EPOCH ARTS: Fall classes begin Sept. 23 at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., for pre-K-12. Festivals, peformances, oneact plays, photography,arts and crafts,art club, improv. www.epocharts.org, 860-365-0337. Registration ends Sept. 16.

VIOLIN KARATE: Community Music School has launched of a new and unique program,“Violin Karate,” an achievement-levels based program of group violin instruction for children ages 6-8, Fridays at 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 7 at CMS’s Centerbrook location at 90 Main Street. Tuition is $365 for the 16-week class and a rental violin is available for $50 for the duration of the semester. For additional information and to register online, visit www.communitymusic-school.org/prgrams, call 860767-0026, or email info@communitymusic-school.org.

HEALTHLINE: Karen Pagliaro, Director of Community and Government Relations for Hartford Health Care at Home, is the guest on the next edition of the health-information radio program — Healthline, to discuss the up-coming influenza season and what can be done to prevent you and your family from getting the flu. Healthline is produced by the Middletown Health Department and can be heard Saturday, Sept. 1, at 3:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. on WIHS 104.9 FM. Sunday, Sept. 2 SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist/Blessing of the Backpacks, will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 at Faith Lutheran Church on 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

VIOLIN KARATE: Community Music School has launched of a new and unique program,“Violin Karate,” an achievement-levels based program of group violin instruction for children ages 6-8. Directed by CMS instructor Martha Herrle, the program will be held on Fridays at 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 7 at CMS’s Centerbrook location at 90 Main Street. Tuition is $365 for the 16-week class and a rental violin is available for $50 for the duration of the semester. For additional information and to register online, visit www.community-musicschool.org/prgrams, call 860-767-0026, or email info@community-musicschool.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.

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. EPOCH ARTS: Fall classes begin Sept. 23 at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., for pre-K-12. Festivals, peformances, oneact plays, photography,arts and crafts,art club, improv. www.epocharts.org, 860-365-0337. Registration ends Sept. 16.

FLYNN CLASSICAL CONCERTS: The George Flynn Classical Concerts will present Guitarist Lorena Garay Friends, 4 p.m., Sunday Sept. 23, William Stanton Andrews Town Hall, Clinton. The concert is free, but tickets are required and may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to The George Flynn Classical Concerts, P.O. Box 473, Clinton, CT 06413, or call 860-669-1208, leaving your name, phone number and the amount of tickets required for pick up the day of the performance.

EXHIBIT DEADLINE: Visual artists who immigrated to this country years ago or more recently, are invited to submit an application to show up to two pieces of their work at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, in November and December. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 17. The application is available at wwwrusselllibrary.org Call 860- 347-2528 x 171 for more information. 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. VIOLIN KARATE: Community Music School has launched of a new and unique program,“Violin Karate,” an achievement-levels based program of group violin instruction for children ages 6-8. Directed by CMS instructor Martha Herrle, the program will be held on Fridays at 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 7 at CMS’s Centerbrook location at 90 Main Street. Tuition is $365 for the 16-week class and a rental violin is available for $50 for the duration of the semester. For additional information and to register online, visit www.community-musicschool.org/prgrams, call 860-767-0026, or email info@community-musicschool.org. Wednesday, Sept. 5 EMBLEM CLUB MEETING: The Middletown Emblem Club #452 will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Elks Lodge, Crystal Ballroom at 7 PM. President Sue Charter, presiding. Refreshment hostesses are Rosalind Cannata and Kathy Young. Officers are

asked to contact Sue if unable to attend. Discussion topics are Veterans Stand Down participation and the Military Whist fund raiser. BOOK LOVERS CIRCLE: Book Lovers Circle meets Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “The Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.

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 non-members $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. Dropin, 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 203-804-6604.

Thursday, Sept. 6

FLYNN CLASSICAL CONCERTS: The George Flynn Classical Concerts will present Guitarist Lorena Garay Friends, 4 p.m., Sunday Sept. 23, William Stanton Andrews Town Hall, Clinton. The concert is free, but tickets are required and may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to The George Flynn Classical Concerts, P.O. Box 473, Clinton, CT 06413, or call 860-669-1208, leaving your name, phone number and the amount of tickets required for pick up the day of the performance.

EXHIBIT DEADLINE:

Visual artists who immigrated to this country years ago or more recently, are invited to submit an application to show up to two pieces of their work at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, in November and December. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 17. The application is available at wwwrusselllibrary.org Call 860- 347-2528 x 171 for more information.

ARTISTS INVITED:

fine artists and crafters in all mediums are invited to exhibit at the 2018 Autumn Arts Festival Oct. 6-7 inside and on the surrounding grounds of the American Legion Hall, Madison. Deadline is Sept. 30, space limited. Artists wanted also to participate in a 6-week gallery group show for festival participants, Sept. 21-Nov. 4, at Spectrum Gallery and Store, Centerbrook, deadline Sept. 8. 860-663-5593; Arts Festival Prospectus visit spectrumartgallery.org.

BRATS AND BEER CRUISE: Brats & Beer Cruise, Essex Steam Train and River Museum, 5:45-9 p.m., Sept. 6, Oct. 11, $65 advance, $75 at the door. Train ride to dock, 2 hour cruise on the Becky Thatcher, return to Essex 9 p.m. Arrive 5:30 p.m. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, 860-767-0103 http://essexsteamtrain.com/ seasonal-excursions/ bra ts beer-cruise /, https://essexsteam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/collections/bratsbeer?sort_by=created-ascending.

VIOLIN KARATE: Community Music School has launched of a new and unique program,“Violin Karate ,” an achievement levels based program of group violin instruction for children ages 6-8, Fridays at 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 7 at CMS’s Centerbrook location at 90 Main Street. Tuition is $365 for the 16-week class and a rental violin is available for $50 for the duration of the semester. For additional information and to register online, visit www.community-music-school.org/ prgrams, call 860-767-0026, or email info@communitymusic-school.org.

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

SOLARIZE MIDDLEFIELD:The Solarize Middlefield program is open to Middlefield, Rockfall & Durham residents. Members will hold its final workshop on Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center Auditorium, 405 Main Street, Middlefield. Learn about the program, talk to other solarize participants, meet their solar installer, learn about financing options, and see if their house is good for solar. Homeowners who want to find out if their home is good for solar can go directly to Solarizect.com/Middlefield.

SWING DANCES: First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational), 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, will offer a series of Thursday night swing dances in September, 7 p.m., $14 admission including free lessons from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 6 – Cherry Pie; Sept. 13 – The Shiny Lapel Trio; Sept. 20 – Johnny & the Easts Cost Rockers; Sept. 27 – Hot Cat Jazz Band. For information call 860-388-3008 or visit www.firstchurchsaybrook.org.

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 860-349-3153. 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. This event is open to the public.