CALENDAR

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/brats-beer-cruise/, https:// essex-steam-train-riverboat. myshopify.com/collections/brats-beer? 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@community-music-school.org.

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

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 203-5140095 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. 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: 860767-1560. 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, 203 318-0616, www.susanpowellfineart.com

VIOLIN KARATE: Community Music School has launched of a new and unique program,“Violin Karate,” an achievementlevels 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-music-school.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: 860-3472528 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' stepdancing 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@i-park.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 860-3651296.

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