CALENDAR

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 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 860-7670026, 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: 860-3472528 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' 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@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 860-365-1296.

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

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.

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: 860-347-2528 x 124.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH:

Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. 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.

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 860-3464375 for more information. No preregistration necessary.

EPOCH ARTS:

Fall classes begin Sept. 23 at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., for pre-K-12. Festivals, performances, oneact plays, photography,arts and crafts,art club, improv. www.epocharts.org, 860365-0337. 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, performances, 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 860- 347-2528 x 171 for more information.

Sunday, Sept. 9 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

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 Road 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.