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Saturday, Sept. 15 DONATIONS FOR TAG, BAKE SALE:

The Lyme Public Hall Association will hold a Tag Sale and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 22, with housewares, furniture, jewelry and unexpected treasures, as well as a bake sale with home-made pies and other tasty treats. Donations can be made Sept. 17-20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. No clothing, records, books or clothing, large appliances, upholstered or board furniture, electronics or large exercise equipment accepted. For more information, call 860-434-1929 or email wdenow@comcast.net.

WHATTRIVIA NIGHT: The Ivoryton Library invites teams to take part in WhatTrivia Night, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main St in Centerbrook, to benefit the library. Trivia will cover literature, math, current events, history, you name it. Participants may form teams of eight, or show up and be placed on a team. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Reserve by calling the library at 860-767-1252 or stop by the library at 106 Main St., Ivoryton. For more information, email staff@ivorytonlibrary.org.

RIVER ART TOUR: The River Valley Art Tour, the inaugural tour of studios and work spaces of 25 artists in Chester, Essex and Deep River will be Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. participants are established artists and artisans who work in a wide variety of mediums and styles from abstract origami to traditional oil landscapes. See where artists make their creations, whether a kitchen table or a well-appointed studio overlooking the Connecticut River, and to view a selection of their work, all of which will be for sale. Refreshments provided; admission is free. A map of the locations, list of artists and more information is available on www.rivervalleyartists.com and by calling 860-526-3459 or on Facebook.

SIPS AND SLATES: First Church in Middletown celebrating its 350th Anniversary, will hold a Sips & Slates event, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m. at the church, 190 Court St. Admission is $10, 21 and over only, includes a glass of home-brewed beer or cider. Listen to music performed by church members. Bid on roof slates (from the church building) decorated by local artists. All proceeds support the restoration of our 145 year old building. For information, call 203-415-4398 or 860-604-9521.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Killingworth Library Book Sale will be held Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stock up on like-new and lightly used fiction and non-fiction titles for sale, as well as finds for the whole family including children’s books, DVDs and puzzles. A bake sale will also be available. All proceeds will benefit the library. For more information, visit KillingworthLibrary.org or call 860-663-2000.

FAMILY HISTORY: Write Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, with members of the genealogy writing group, Sept. 15, 9:30-11 a.m. Bring your laptop. Free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No registration necessary.

BEACH CLEANUP: Hammonasset Beach cleanup on International Coastal Cleanup Day will be held Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers, meet at the Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. All volunteers are welcome; including individuals, or groups such as school clubs, scout troops or church groups. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Water and snacks will be available for volunteers. Contact: Jim Mazur, jamesemazur@gmail.com

BOOK SALE: Friends of the Deep River Library Book Sale at the Deep River Public Library will be held Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop for gently used books, baked goods and plants. All proceeds go to support the library and fund educational and enrichment opportunities for the community.

TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: Middletown’s 7th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale event, sponsored by The Church of the Holy Trinity, will be held at multiple locations all over Middletown on Saturday, Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pick up location maps at Estate Treasures, 134 Main St. Ext. Middletown, or Holy Trinity, 381 Main St.. Middletown the week before the tag sale.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Disaster Restoration Services (DRS), a member company of DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, is hosting a Family Fun Day at Portland Riverfront Park on Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Carnival games, a cornhole and jousting tournament, a bounce house, live music, crafts and food. Stuff-A-Truck collecting supplies for the Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp. Tickets are available in advance for $10 per adult, or $5 per child, or at the door for $5 more per person. For tickets and sponsorship information, call 860-788-6822 or email tammy@drscleanup.com.

BISHOP’S OPENS:

Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery in Guilford will have a Corn Maze, Pick Your Own, Pumpkin Patch and Little Red Barn open for the fall season starting Sept 15. Entry into the Corn Maze is $7 per person (includes tax), with children under 2 free. For information call 203-458-7425.

Sunday, Sept. 16

ART CLASS: ArT w/ KaReN: Sunday Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Sign-up required to ensure enough supplies. $5 per session.

CELEBRATION DAYS: Celebration Days at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown, Sept. 16-17, all day. The bookstore is celebrating its one-year anniversary with events, treats from the grown café, great book-talk with booksellers, a visit from the Wesleyan Cardinal mascot, and a discount on books and gifts throughout the store. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939

CT RIVER REVIEW: Connecticut River Review at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown, 3 p.m., Sept. 16, free. Poems by outstanding poets from throughout the United States and from some foreign countries are featured in Connecticut River Review, an annual journal sponsored by the Connecticut Poetry Society. Attending contributors include Gabriella Navas, Nancy Kerrigan, Tony Howarth, Vivian Shipley, Laura Altshul, Raphael Kosek, Clare Mazur, Jim Mele, and John Stanizzi. Free event. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-393

REMOVING WATER CHESTNUT: On Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 to 11 a.m., paddlers will unite in an effort to remove the remaining water chestnut plants from the lower Mattabesset River in the Floating Meadows between Middletown and Cromwell. If we can get about 20 paddlers, we have a good chance of clearing the main stem of the river for the first time in 5 years. Leave from the canoe and kayak launch at 181 Johnson St. in Middletown. For last minute questions in case of bad weather, call or text John Hall at 860-398-3771. Bags and gloves will be provided. Paddlers are required to wear life jackets and to sign a Jonah Center liability waiver and photo permission form. A porta-potty is located at the launch site.

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.

EPOCH ARTS TAG SALE: Epoch Arts is holding its annual weekend tag sale with furniture, to household goods to toys to pictures and art work, rain or shine. Dates are Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 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

EPOCH ARTS CLASSES: Fall classes

begin Sept. 23 at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., for pre-K-12. Festivals, performances, one-act plays, photography,arts and crafts,art club, improv. www.epocharts.org, 860-365-0337. Registration ends Sept. 16.

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 www.russelllibrary.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.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9 a.m., Sunday Worship with Eucharist; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School resumes at Faith Lutheran Church on 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

BENEFIT CONCERTS: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland, is continuing its Music Series of “Vital Connections Through Music” with three concerts this fall at the church. Sept. 16, Miles & Mafale with Peter Lahndorff opening. Concerts start at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28, The Black Feathers with Allison Rose opening, Nov. 18, Emily Mure with Kala Farnham opening. Admission $15 per person, supporting Follow Me Home, a faith recovery residence in Portland. For more information visit Trinity Church - Vital Connections Through Music on Facebook.

EPOCH ARTS 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 Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 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

CAR SHOW: The 3rd Annual Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Car Show will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, at Lorensen Auto Group, 255 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook. Cars $10 entry fee, food and refreshments for sale, live music, trophies awarded. For information: oldsaybrookchamber.com/ classic-cars or 860-388-3266

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.

TOVAH MARTIN LECTURE: Author and gardening expert Tovah Martin, free illustrated talk on exploring gardens with all the senses, 3 p.m. Sept. 16, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on sharing advice and ideas to deeply enhance the gardening experience. RSVP: 860-7671560.

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.

CAT TALES FUNDRAISER: Cat Tales presents “An Evening With Spirit” 6-10 p.m., Sept. 22, $35, at The Galley, 141 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. Psychic medium Kim Gedney, readings from 7:30-9 p.m., buffet dinner, music, raffles. To reserve call Rhonda, 860-538-2079. Limited seating, details at https:// bit.ly/2xiXbRr