CALENDAR

Sunday, Sept. 16

OBAMACARE: Yale professor Howard Forman talk on “assassination” of program, what might follow, presented by Branford Forum, 2 p.m. Sept. 16, Willoughby-Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford, rabinkux@sbcglobal.net.

ABOUT BOATING SAFELY: Successful completion satisfies state licensing requirements for boats, personal watercraft, eight hours, 8 a.m. Sept. 16, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-2, 1 Birdseye St., at Birdseye Boat Ramp, Stratford, $50. RSVP: Flotilla242@comcast.net, 203-3812085. State Conservation ID number needed, free, https://www.ct.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/ Sales.

UKRAINIAN FEST: Sept. 16, Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m., food, dance, music, arts and crafts, vendors, volleyball, horseshoe tournaments, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, moon walk, varenyky-eating contest, donations accepted, rain or shine, Paproski’s Castle Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, 25 Sugar Lane, Newtown, Gloria P. Horbaty, 203-269-5909, Stephen Paproski, 203-426-5487.

JOHNSON MANSION: “Family: Personal Tragedy and Accomplishment,” tour with volunteer docents, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 16, 153 S. Main St., Wallingford, donations accepted, info: 203-265-4025.

HOT DOGS FOR HOPE: Food drive, free picnic, live music, moon bounce, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Dunbar United Church, 767 Benham St., Hamden, bag of nonperishable food items for Hamden Food Bank, cash accepted, food suggestions at www.dunbarchurch.com, 203-288-2342, office.dunbar@gmail.com.

Monday, Sept. 17

ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES: Richard Abramson, 44-year veteran of Connecticut railways, retiree of Housatonic Railroad, talk on New Haven Railroad pioneering development of catenary that powered engines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

14TH SENATE DISTRICT: State Rep. Pam Staneski, R, James Maroney, D, debate, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, First United Church of Christ, Congregational, 34 W. Main St., Milford, district is Milford, Orange, Woodbridge, part of West Haven, doors at 7 p.m., sponsored by Plymouth Men’s Club, Arthur Stowe, moderator.

WOMEN’S FORUM: Discussion of two short stories, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-734-1492.

RAPTORS, REPTILES REHAB: Falconer, wildlife rehabilitator, educator Christine Peyreigns, 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, 203-877-5131.

‘WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?’: 2018 documentary about Fred Rogers explores life, work of man behind “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” PG-13, 94 minutes, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17, free popcorn, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

HOMESCHOOLERS’ BOOK CLUB: Ages 8-12, discussion of “Johnny Appleseed: by Steven Kellogg, craft, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

NEW HAVEN UCONN ALUMNI NETWORK: 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Stony Creek Brewery, 5 Indian Neck Ave., Branford, $10 for 2017, 2018 grads, $15 for all others, open bar for 3 hours (five draft beers, four wines, Foxon Park Soda, sandwiches, cookies. RSVP:www. events. found at ion.u conn. edu/e reg/ index. php?e vent id =354228&. Food truck on site.

KRAFTY KIDS: Ages 3-6, stories, songs, craft, 6 p.m. Sept. 17 or 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

HEROIC WOMEN: Re-enactor Eric Chandler talk on “Women in the American Revolution: Putting the ‘Her’ in Heroics,” 7 p.m. Sept. 17, free, Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, 168 Broad St., Milford, refreshments, donations to Milford Historical Society accepted, milfordhistoricalsociety.org, 203-521-8936.

MEDICARE INFO: UnitedHealthcare insurance company, Walgreens pharmacist answer questions, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 17, free, Orange Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange, refreshments. RSVP: www.NMEW.com, 855-352-7920. Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15-Dec. 7.

CAPPELLA CANTORUM MASTERWORKS CHORUS: First rehearsal of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Saint-Saens’ Christmas Oratorio, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River, for concert Dec. 2, Simon Holt of Salt Marsh Opera directs, auditions not required. Registration: $50 plus music, late sign-up Sept. 24, www.CappellaCantorum.org, 860-526-1038.

THIMBLE ISLANDS AQUACULTURE: Thimble Island Association, state Department of Agriculture meet 6 p.m. Sept. 17 on shell-fishing project, public safety, state ownership, oversight and ability to issue permits in 930 acres off Branford in Long Island Sound, Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Stony Creek.

‘FORMING A MORE PERFECT UNION’: Talk on civic engagement by Tanya A. Hughes, executive director of Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, member of Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17, Beacon Hall Events Center, Housatonic Community College, free, on-site voter registration, information on where to vote, Kelly K. Hope, 203-332-5973, KHope@housatonic.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 18

WRITING COLLEGE ESSAY: College Coordinators talk to parents, students about how a student can be distinguished from others during college application process, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203239-5803.

‘GUTS & GLORIES: Inside Your Amazing Body,” Lynn Hidek discussion of ideas guided by curated TED Talks short films, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

MAKE MOST OF DOCTOR VISIT: Talk by Jeanne Hughes of Seabury Care, 1 p.m. Sept. 18, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, 203-877-5131.

TUTU TUESDAY: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18, ages 6 months-3½ years, wear tutu or bow-tie, music, dancing, stories, playtime, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

AARP TECH WORKSHOPS: Step-by-step instruction for beginners of all ages on smartphone, tablet use, free, Sept. 18: intro to iPad 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; beyond the basics 1-2 p.m.; intro to iPad 3:30-5 p.m.; beyond the basics 5:30-6:30 p.m. Workshops devices provided, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. RSVP: 800-213-4587, aarp.cvent.com/tekconn.

AARP CHAPTER 3240 MEETS: Kevin Lantowsky, of Shelton Fire Department, talk on fire prevention, rescue services, volunteer opportunities, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., Walter, 203-278-7646.

LOCAL HISTORY: “The Delegates Who Wrote the Constitution,” including William Samuel Johnson of Stratford, presentation by Ray Vermette, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven, 203-468-3890.

BRADLEY POINT GARDEN CLUB: Monthly meeting, potluck lunch, noon Sept. 18, West Haven City Hall, 355 Main St., lower level, new members welcome, Marie, 203-878-8428.

‘BAG IT’: Film screening, Bring Your Own Guilford discussion, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., free. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

IRISH HISTORY ROUND TABLE: Discussion by J. Roney, of Sacred Heart University, “Thomas Moore: Drawing Room Poet as Rebel,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Knights of St. Patrick hall, 1533State St., http://www.irishhistoryroundtable.org, free.

Friday, Sept. 19

HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY: Free talk by orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, on minimally invasive direct anterior approach, 5:45 p.m. Sept. 19, Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St, Derby. RSVP: Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

‘PIRATE ISLAND’: Katie L. Carroll, author of adventure novel for ages 8-12, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19, local pirate lore, fishing game, photo booth, refreshments, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org.

PIRATE DAY SEPT. 19: 10:30 a.m.: ages 2-5, story, songs, flannel boards, craft; treasure, games. 2:30 p.m.: ages 6-9, walk the plank, treasure hunt, pirate bingo. 6:30 p.m., ages 10-14, make pirate hat, feathers, trim provided, bring items from home, library warns of small burn risk from low heat hot glue gun, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

FALL PREVENTION: Screenings, talk by Connecticut Fall Prevention Task Force therapists 1 p.m. Sept. 19, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, 203-877-5131.