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2018-09-03 -

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.

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

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, 860-7670103 http://essexsteamtrain.com/seasonal-excursions/brats-beer-cruise/, https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.my shopify.com/collections/brats-beer? sort_by=created-ascending

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 860388-3008 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 860-3493153. 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. 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. SAILING CLUB: The Shoreline Sailing Club will hold its next meeting Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Lodge, Westbrook. For active singles who like to sail, socialize, dance, fish, kayak and more. Experience not necessary. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Learn more at www.shorelinesailingclub.com 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.

SUICIDE PREVENTION: A talk guided by clinical psychologist Megan Warner, PhD and Licensed Social Worker Alissa Goldberg, LMSW of Guilford Psychological Services, at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Sept 6, 6 p.m. Learn to identify suicidal risk factors, urges and ideation, and how to find support for individuals at risk or who may be worried about a loved one at this free wellness discussion. hchlibrary.org. SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club will hold its next meeting on Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Lodge. The club welcomes active singles who like to sail, socialize, dance, fish, kayak and other activities. Experience not necessary. Learn more at www.shorelinesailingclub.com

POETRY READING: Poet Leslie McGrath, free poetry reading, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on poems from new collection. RSVP: 860-7671560. HUMMINGBIRDS TALK: Potapaug Audubon presents Hummingbirds Worldwide with Kim Hargrave of Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. Free. Refreshments served. More

info: 860-710-5811.

LIBRARY JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business professionals to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A networking session follows the presentation.

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies one year and under and their caregivers; sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. Drop in; no registration. MILITARY WRITING GROUP:

We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, led by author Elizabeth Petry, will meet Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Veterans, active or retired, are invited to share their stories and photos in their own voices. Workshop facilitator is Christy Billings. She can be reached at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org

Friday, Sept. 7

TWO-WEEKEND TAG SALE: Epoch Arts is holding its annual 2 weekend tag sale with furniture, to household goods to toys to pictures and art work, 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

EXHIBIT OPENING: Susan Powell Fine Art presents Rhythms of Nature: David Dunlop, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Sept 7-30, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Sept. 7, free, meet the artists, with refreshments. 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, 203 3180616, www.susanpowellfineart.com

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@community-musicschool.org. LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held Friday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. f you have large quantities, call about possible pick-up: 860-347-2528 x 124.

FILM SCREENING: After Hours film screening: “Step,” Sept. 7, 5 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The film 'Step' (2017) tells the senior year of a girls' step-dancing team in inner-city Baltimore. For all ages, rated is PG for thematic elements and some language. Drop in; no registration required.

VOLUNTEER DAY: I-Park will hold a volunteer day, Sept. 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Help groom I Park’s grounds for the fall season and assist the organization’s events committee in preparing for its woodland gala on September 8. Volunteers meet new friends, have lunch, and help make art happen in CT. To participate, call 860-873-2468 or email info@ipark.org.

Saturday, Sept. 8

VENTURE SMITH DAY: The 22nd annual Venture Smith Day Festivities will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m., First Church Cemetery, 499 Town Street (RT. 151), East Haddam, where Venture Smith is buried (1729-1805). Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Rain location is inside First Church. Refreshments provided. For information, call 860-873-9375. To review the original Venture Smith autobiography go to www.docsouth.unc.edu/neh/venture2/ menu.html

ELECTRIC CAR SHOW: The East Hampton and Portland Clean Energy Task Forces are organizing the 2nd annual Electric Car Show on Saturday, September 8, 12-4 p.m. at Sears Park. The rain date is Sept. 9. See electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel cars from various dealerships including Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, BMW and more. Booth registration forms can be found by emailing the East Hampton Clean Energy Task Force at ehcetf@gmail.com or call us at 860-365-1296.

ARTISAN MARKET: The Parmelee Farm Artisan Market will beheld Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth, with more than 50 artisans and crafters showing pottery, jewelry, soaps, art, woodworking, fiber arts, jams and jellies, fresh eggs, flowers, cookies and candy; with children’s activities, food vendors, and a chance to visit the farmhouse. Free admission and parking, rain or shine. Learn more at www.parmeleefarmmarket.org

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library

Book Sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. f you have large quantities, call about possible pick-up: 860347-2528 x 124. FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH:

Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middltown. Researchers available for questions and answers. Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sept. 11, Sept. 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sept. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. Free to Godfrey Members or $10 a session. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary. TWO-WEEKEND TAG SALE:

Epoch Arts is holding its annual 2 weekend tag sale with furniture, to household goods to toys to pictures and art work, 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

JAZZ UP CLOSE: Jazz Up Close presents Joseph Daley, accompanied by bassist Henry Lugo and curator Noah Baerman on piano, Sept. 8, 1:30 p.m. in the The Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Presented with the support of the Middletown Commission on the Arts and the CT Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, along with the Shoreline Arts Alliance.

ILLUMINATIONS: I Park hosts its annual event, Illuminations: A Woodland Gala, to benefit artists’ residencies and public programming, Sept. 8, 6-10 p.m. An outdoor reception features hors d’oeuvres, Prosecco, live music, and an opportunity to view videos showcasing projects created by artists while in residence at I Park. Emceed by iHeart Radio’s Renee DiNino, includes dinner catered by Gourmet Galley, silent and live auctions, and opportunities to support I Park. For tickets, visit www.ipark.org or call 860-8732468. FINDING ANCESTORS ONLINE: Helpful Hints for Finding your Ancestors Online, presented by the geneaology group at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St, Middletown, Sept. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free for members, $10 guests. Bring your laptop. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary.

EPOCH ARTS: Fall classes begin Sept. 23 at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., for pre-K-12. Festivals, peformances, one-act plays, photography, arts and crafts, art club, improv. www.epocharts.org, 860-365-0337. Registration ends Sept. 16. FAIRY, ELF FESTIVAL: Dudley Farm Farmer’s Market free free Fairy and Elf Festival, 9

a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 8, free. Elf house building, faerie wands, saving monarch butterflies, perforances, flower fairies, bubbles, free fairy basket raffle. Crafts and raffle are offered to the first 200 children. Vendors with wide variety of food and produce, Dudley Farm String Band performs. 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, 203-457-0770, www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market. 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 860347-2528 x 171 for more information.

Sunday, Sept. 9

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

WEEKLY BIRD WALKS: The Audubon Shop, 907 Boston Post Rd. in Madison, begins annual Fall Migration Bird Walk series, 8-10:30 a.m., Sept. 8, $5. Guided walk, Hammonasset Beach State Park, to see migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds. Walks at Hammonasset will be held Saturdays through Nov. 17. Meet at The Audubon Shop parking lot at 7:50 a.m., depart at 8 and return at about 10:30 a.m. No need to pre-register; beginners welcome. Binoculars needed, rent for $4. Information, call Jerry at the shop at 203- 245-9056.

Monday, Sept. 10

BOOK DISCUSSION: Nonfiction Book Discussion group meets

Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” by Neil de Grasse Tyson will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in. 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. 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. SENIOR CENTER MEETING:

The East Hampton Senior Center will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 10. REsidents are invited. Door prizes, and trip give-away and light refreshments, To attend, sign up at the center by Sept. 5.

BOOK TALK, WALK: Book Talk with a Walk: Small Books with Lots to Say, meets Mondays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 12-1 p.m., at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown for September and October, weather permitting. Rain, storms cancel. Bring water, wear walking shoes. It is not necessary to have read the book. Sept 10: “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anna Quindlen; Sept 17: “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Sept 24: “Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk” by Ben Fountain. All can be borrowed. Discussions will be led by Christy Billings, Chair of One Book on the Riverbend. Contact cbillings@russelllibrary.org or call (860) 347-2528 x 160. This is a One Book on the Riverbend 2018 event. MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: See “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. Film by Morgan Neville starring Fred Rogers, Francois Clemmons, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, and Kailyn Davis. Rated PG-13. 94 minutes, Monday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. Free popcorn compliments of Chips’ Pub III. 60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will hold its first meeting of the 2018-19 calendar year, at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10 at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main Street, Durham. Blood pressure clinic at noon, bake and produce sale, nominating committee selection for slate of officers and committee chairs. Refreshments follow the meeting. New members always welcome; the club will meet again Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. at the activity center. Any questions or further information, call president Sue Giuffrida, 860-346-0724.

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