CALENDAR

Thursday, Sept. 27

INVASIVE PLANT CLEANUP: A fall invasive plant cleanup will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Haddam Meadows State Park, in conjunction with the CT River Conservancy’s Source to Sea annual cleanup. Rain date Oct. 6. Meet in the open area left of the boat launch. Adults and youths can help removing oriental bittersweet and other invasives and/ or picking up litter. Volunteers with dump trucks and Haddam stickers are needed. The second invasive plant cleanup will be Oct. 13, rain date Oct. 20. To register email Cherry Czuba at cherylczuba@comcast.net.

HEALTHY AGING: The East Hampton Senior Center will hold a panel discussion on healthy aging and the benefits of exercise, Sept 27, 1:30 p.m. Come learn how and why exercise can help all of us. Sign up by Sept. 20.

AUTHOR TALK: Joyce Maynard, “The Best of Us”, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Free. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS: Experts from the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society will visit the Henry Carter Hull Library, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. for a discussion about the reality behind conducting investigations. Guests will learn about the importance of professionalism in the field and review findings from local investigations at this free program. hchlibrary.org.

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. 27 – Hot Cat Jazz Band. For information call 860-3883008 or visit www.firstchurchsaybrook.org.

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

PHOTO SHOOT: A LinkedIn Photo Shoot: Free Professional Portraits for Your LinkedIn Profile, will be held Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Get a free professional photo for your LinkedIn account. Dress professionally, as you would for an interview. For more information, call 860347-2528, Ext. 121. Drop-in; no registration required for the photo shoot.

SLIME SCIENCE: Slime Science, for grades 3-5, Sept 27, 4:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A love of slime is all you need to enjoy this fun program. Drop-in; no registration.

LOS TROVADORES IN CONCERT: The mariachi band, Los Trovadores de America. will perform Sept. 27, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Their repertoire is ample in rhythm and style, and very adaptable to the requests of their audience. They sing in both Spanish and English. All ages are welcome.

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce meets Sept.27, 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Public Library. This program is designed for babies and toddlers up to 24 months. No registration required, free and open to all. BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch meets Sept. 27, 3:45 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Open Lego construction with friends. No registration required.

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.

CURRICULUM NIGHT: The public is welcome to an informational Curriculum Night at The Children's Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn about the Independent Elementary School, Toddler and Preschool. Free workshop. Dinner and childcare available for $15 per family. Call 860-388-3536 or visit www.childrenstree.org.

Friday, Sept. 28

MEATBALL SUB FUNDRAISER: Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, 111 Church St., Middletown will host a Meatball Sub Luncheon Fundraiser Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Water’s Edge 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s team. For $7, enjoy a meatball sub, bag of chips, cookie and bottled water. Delivery to Middletown businesses will be extended on orders of 10 or more with advance notice. Call 860-347-7286 or email lfalt@nathealthcare.com by Friday, September 21 to reserve an order to go, or have lunch in our Harbor Room.

FOOD DRIVE: A food drive for Hinka’s Cupboard will be held Friday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of both entrances to Stop and Shop, East Main Street, Middletown, hosted by membes of the Middletown Emblem Club #452. Hinka’s Cupboard is open on the last Thursday of each month to anyone who needs food. Annette Silverman founded the Food Pantry at 10 Elm St. in the basement of St. Francis of Assisi Church. The need is great for any and all non-perishable items. Monetary donations are also welcome.

CRAFTS FOR ADULTS: Crafts for Adults: Creating New Things from Old, will be held Sept. 28, 11 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The library will provide materials to complete the craft. Those with a certain craft or project in mind may bring your own materials, and share your idea with others. Adult coloring pages available for those who do not wish to participate in the craft activity. Drop in; no registration required.

BUILDERS’ CLUB: Builders’ Club meets Sept. 28, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For students in grade k - 6 (ages 5 - 12). Drop in; no registration required.

ABC AMIGOS: ABC Amigos meet Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Public Library, with Spanish stories and songs in a fun and engaging class that is perfect for preschoolers. No registration is required.

ARTISTIC FUN: Students in 6th grade and up are invited to Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, for an evening of artistic fun, using a variety of different methods and styles to create a unique painting to bring home, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cafe will be open for snack purchases. Cost for workshop is $15. No registration required. Details at www.epocharts.org

INVASIVE PLANT CLEANUP: A fall invasive plant cleanup will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Haddam Meadows State Park, in conjunction with the CT River Conservancy’s Source to Sea annual cleanup. Rain date Oct. 6. Meet in the open area left of the boat launch. Adults and youths can help removing oriental bittersweet and other invasives and/ or picking up litter. Volunteers with dump trucks and Haddam stickers are needed. The second invasive plant cleanup will be Oct. 13, rain date Oct. 20. To register email Cherry Czuba at cherylczuba@comcast.net.