CALENDAR

Sunday, Sept. 23

MONARCHS: Program on butterflies on way to Mexico, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 23, Connecticut Audubon Society’s Coastal Center at Milford Point, indoors, outdoors, rain or shine, adults, families with children age 5-plus, CAS member $5, nonmember $8. RSVP: www.ctaudubon.org/ coastal-center; 203-878-7440, ext. 502.

PARISH PICNIC, HARVEST FEST: St. Stanislaus, B.M., Church, New Haven, rain or shine, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 23, Polish National Alliance Park, 171 N. Plains Road, Wallingford, Polish, American food, music all day by polka band Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men, magician at 4 p.m., kids’ activities, $5 person, free to under 18, no beverages, food allowed. Info: Annette, 203-777-3526, rectory at 203-562-2828.

MILFORD CONCERT BAND: Pop-up show, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Milford Green flagpole, local musicians can sit in.

GERMAN OKTOBERFEST: Food, beer, Bavarian attire welcome, 1 p.m. Sept. 23, rain or shine, traditional music by the Vagabonds 2-6 p.m., the Harugari Schuhplattlers, $5 adults, free for 18 and younger, veterans, Harugari GermanAmerican Society’s 66 Highland Ave., West Haven, Harugari.org, 203-933-9930.

BINGO: East Haven Senior Center advisory board, 10 games for $10, door prizes, 50-50 raffle, 2 p.m. Sept. 23, doors at 12:30 p.m., 91 Taylor Ave., 203-468-3277.

Monday, Sept. 24

AVOIDING CAREGIVING STRESS: Strategies for building resilience, presented by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, 11 a.m.noon Sept. 24, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

SOCK HOP: DJ Chuck, snacks, root beer floats, 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, $5 at front office through Sept. 21, 203-877-5131.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY CRIME SCENE: Assassination analyzed by Peter Massey, former Hamden police officer, professor at Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at University of New Haven, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203239-5803.

PARENT PANEL: “Finding the Right School When Mainstream Does Not Fit,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, info: mandm@CTExperiential.org, 203-433-4658.

CANVAS CLUB: No painting experience necessary, ages 10-14, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, supplies provided, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. Info: 203-239-5803. RSVP in person, $3 nonrefundable supply charge due at registration.

EVENING BOOK CLUB: Discussion of “Joy School” by Elizabeth Berg, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203734-1492.

HAMDEN DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE: Meeting, naming of 9th District member, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Senior Center, Miller Memorial Library, Daniel Garrett, info: daninhamden@hotmail.com, Lewis Panzo, lpanzo@bbhartford.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

PERSPECTIVE ON NEWS: David Roochnik, professor of philosophy, author, examines notions of truth, goodness in ancient Greek philosophy, relevance to contemporary “fake news,” 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Mount Carmel Auditorium, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, 203-582-8652.

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County ReStore, 1785 Stratford Ave., Stratford, youth organizers grilling food, holding signs curbside.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting led by Alzheimer’s Association volunteer Averi Kelly, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, JCC of Greater New Haven West Rock Room, 360 Amity Road, averi.kelly@brookdale.com.

MEDICARE CHOICES: Presentation on health care decisions, fraud, abuse, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 25, Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. with counselor Joe Deegan, free. RSVP: Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

‘CHAPPAQUIDDICK’: Film PG-13, 106 min., about fatal 1969 accident involving U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., and aide Mary Jo Kopechne, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., 203-239-5803.

CAREGIVER ROAD SHOW: AARP program for unpaid family caregivers on finding services available, care options and costs, legislative issues, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

SCIENCE SNOOPERS: “Sea Voyagers,” natural science, story, craft for ages 2 and up, must be able to sit, listen, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25, Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St. RSVP: 203-8883903.

‘PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED’: Master Gardener Liz O’Connor talk, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Memorial Library and Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave. RSVP: 203-287-2680, go to calendar at www.hamdenlibrary.org.

TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT: Free seminar on options, surgery, recovery, with St. Vincent’s surgeons, therapists, nurses, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road. RSVP: https://www.stvincents.org/CommunityWellness/Events-Classes/Ortho-Seminar.

MILLER ASSOCIATION OF SENIORS: Meeting, entertainment by singer Lisa Sacramone, 1 p.m. Sept. 25, Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, refreshments.

EARNING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: Erace program on options for adults, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

AGING AT HOME: Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders program, 1 p.m. Sept. 25, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, 203-8775131.

DAYTIME GARDENERS OF NORTH HAVEN: Presentation by club member Jan Meinsen on April riverboat trip in Holland, 11 a.m. Sept. 25, North Haven Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Ave., $5 from guests accepted. RSVP: 203-239-1557.

Friday, Sept. 26

‘SEEING ALLRED’: Screening of documentary on crusader Gloria Allred, discussion, co-sponsored by CT Chapter of NOW, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org.

WOODBRIDGE HAPPINESS CLUB: With Dr. Bernie Siegel, M.D., Lionel Ketchian, hosts of “Mind Health Matters” radio programs, 6-7:45 p.m. Sept. 26, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, PrintLRK@aol.com, 203-2587777, www.HappinessClub.com.

COFFEE HOUR: State Reps. Craig Fishbein, R-90, Lezlye Zupkus. R-89, legislative update, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 26, Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Cheshire Ave., 800-842-1423, craig.fishbein@housegop.ct.gov, Lezlye.zupkus@housegop.ct.gov.

WORLD MYTHOLOGY ADVENTURES: Ages 8-14, story from Greek mythology, make mythinspired craft, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-2395803.

PIXEL ART CREATIONS: For teens, tweens, 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-734-1492.

WWII VETERANS DISCUSSION GROUP: “The Lafayette Escadrille, America’s Volunteers and Wallingford’s WWI Flying Ace Raoul Lufbery,” multimedia presentation by author, historian John Cilio, 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven, 203-468-3890.

APPEAL: Board of Assessment Appeals, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, City Hall first floor assessor’s office, 355 Main St., for owner to appeal assessment of city-registered vehicle on 2017 grand list.

DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: Aging, memory concerns, end-of-life planning, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, with Home Instead Home Care consultant and Fulton Theroux Funeral Service family service counselor, 860-6692342.

MILFORD CAMERA CLUB: Competition, subject is food, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Margaret Egan Center, 35 Mathew St., milfordcameraclub.com, Josh Goldin, 203-804-3058, visitors, members 18 must be accompanied by adult.

FOODS, OSTEOPOROSIS: Chiropractor Gregory J. Sabatino talk, 1 p.m. Sept. 26, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, 203-877-5131.

Thursday, Sept. 27

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Precious Blood Parish 10-week session begins 1-3 p.m. Sept. 27, St. Agnes Church hall, 400 Merwin Ave. RSVP: Ellen, 203-283-1934, Margaret, 203-8742376, www.preciousbloodparishmilford.org. REMEMBRANCE: Navy in Southeastern Connecticut honors Gold Star Mothers, Families and fallen service member loved ones, ceremony, bell-tolling, 1 p.m. Sept. 27, Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum pier, Groton, attendees can have loved ones’ name read aloud and bell tolled.

CURRICULUM NIGHT: Info on independent elementary school, toddler, preschool, 5:307:30 p.m. Sept. 27, free, Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, dinner, child care available for $15 per family, 860-388-3536, www.childrenstree.org.