CALENDAR

Friday, Oct. 5

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday at the Deep River Public Library, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:30 am Stories and songs followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Drop in, no registration.

CELEBRATE EAST HADDAM: The East Haddam Economic Development Commission (EHEDC) and East Haddam Business Association (EHBA) will hold the third annual Celebrate East Haddam Fall Fest Weekend, Oct. 5, 6, 7. This year the event will host 12 signature events and has 34 supporting East Haddam Businesses. AUTHOR TALK: Marie Miranda Cruz, “Everlasting Nora”, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

MAKEUP MAGIC: Makeup Magic: Mermaids, Monsters, and Much More, Oct. 5, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Let Russell Library help you get ready for Halloween. For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12 (ages 11 - 18). Registration required. FIRST FRIDAY BOOK CLUB: First Friday Book Club: “I Liked My Life by” Abby Fabiaschi, an offsite book discussion at RaMaLuNa Yoga, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., at RaMa LuNa Center for Yoga and Well Being, 282 Main Street Ext., Middletown. Copies available. Facilitator is Christy Billings: 860-347-2528 x 160 or email cbillings@russelllibrary.org. To reach Rachel Payne at RaMa Luna: 860-800-5862 or www.ramaluna.com. Sign-ups are preferred.

Saturday, Oct. 6

HIGBY MOUNTAIN HIKE: On Saturday, October 6, from 10am to 1:30pm, Beth Lapin will lead a hike at Higby Mountain through Middletown's Recreation Division, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hike is moderately difficult hike due to length and steepness; over 16 must be with an adult; hike is not suitable for young children. Wear hiking shoes (some steep and wet areas), bring a snack and water, camera, binoculars if desired. Email Beth@HealingNatureCT.com to attend; for questions that morning, call 860262-2788. Rain cancels.

TOUR DES FARMS: Tour des Farms, designed to raise awareness and funding to implement Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area’s agricultural and conservation projects, will be held Saturday, 8 am.-2 p.m. in Connecticut's Northwest Hills where the tour will visit numerous farms. For registration go to https://tourdesfarms. redpodium.com/tour-des-farms

CEMETERY TOUR: The Clinton Historical Society invites the public to take a tour through the Indian River Cemetery, led by Bob Bruch, longtime sexton and historian for the Clinton Cemetery Association, Saturday at 2 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 13. See some of the oldest gravestones in the cemetery, revealing the history of Clinton’s earliest settlers including Jared Eliot and Abraham Pierson. Refreshments will be served in the cemetery’s office following the tour. This event is free and open to the public. Details at www.clintoncthistory.org

DASH FOR LIFE: ABC Women's Center’s 5th annual Dash For Life 5K on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Snow School in Middletown, rain or shine. Registration, $30, 9 a.m., race at 10 a.m. Dogs welcome. There will be a bounce house, a photo booth, face painting, a food truck and a silent auction. Register at www.tinyurl.com/DASHREGISTRATION. AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL: Arts Center Killingworth’s Annual Autumn Arts Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7. For the first time, the festival will be an indoor/outdoor event at the American Legion Hall and surrounding grounds at 43 Bradley Road, Madison.

HUGE TAG SALE: The annual Huge Tag Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, rain or shIne. More than 40 vendors in the parking lot. Refreshments in the Church Hall include breakfast sandwiches, pastry, hotdogs, hamburgs, coffee, soda and water. Call Bill Shumway at 860 349-3397.

GENEAOLOGY RESOURCES: Genealogy Resources at Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, will be presented by director Beth Mariotti, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. Participants can tour of Godfrey’s online access to learn how to do materials to research at home. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library or get help with your research from an expert. Bring your laptop. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 9, Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Oct. 17, 5:30-8 p.m. Free to members, $10 session for guests. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary. CELEBRATE EAST HADDAM: The East Haddam Economic Development Commission(EHEDC) and East Haddam Business Association (EHBA) will hold the third annual Celebrate East Haddam Fall Fest Weekend, Oct. 5, 6, 7. This year the event will host 12 signature events and has 34 supporting East Haddam Businesses.

MAHJONGG: Anyone interested in learning how to play Mahjongg at the East Hampton Senior Center can sign up by Oct. 10; 8 people needed. Games will be held Wednesday mornings.

BIRTHDAY BASH: October Birthday Bash at the East Hampton Senior Center, Oct. 29, 12 p.m. The meal is catered by Chatham Caterer and sponsored by the Democratic Town Committee. Those over 60 with an October birthday, let the center know, and you’ll get an invitation to enjoy a free lunch, cake and ice cream. Guests are welcome to attend; sign up by Oct. 26.

SHOPPING TRIP: Cromwell Shopping with the East Hampton Senior Center, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. Sign up at the center.

FAMILY STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 6, free, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

PASSPORT FAIR: A U.S. Passport Fair will be held Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the quiet area, second floor, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport. Photos taken for a small additional fee. Passport processing takes four to six weeks. Frequently asked questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/ en/passports/apply-renew-passport/ faqs.html. Direct questions to Christy Billings at 860-347-2528, ext 160. Drop in; no registration. POTTING PLANTS: Potting Plants with Long Lane Farm, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Meet the Long Lane Farmers and learn about plant life cycles, sustainably planting and growing food, and then decorate little pots to bring home. For students in grades 5 - 8 (ages 8 - 13). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration. Supplies limited to the first 20 attendees. RESTORATIVE YOGA: Yoga to Restore Body, Mind, and Soul, offered at the Durham Public Library, Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 2-3 p.m. with experienced power yoga instructor and Kundalini yoga teacher Siri B. Khalsa. All levels welcome; for ages 16 and up. bring a yoga mat or towel. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online at www.durhamlibrary.org TEEN TALENT SEARCH: Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater presents its first Middletown Teen Talent Search, Oct. 6, for ages 12-19, solo or groups. Winner gets $500. Talent Search Final Round will be hosted by Connecticut State Troubador and Middletown resident Nekita Waller. To perform, complete a registration form, which can be picked up at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, or email info@oddfellows.org. Tickets for the Final Round

performance are $10 for adults and $5 for kids and students and can be obtained at https://oddfellowsplayhouse.

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SPAY-GHETTI DINNER: Cat Tales will hold its Semi-Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 26, at the Fox Parish Center, 10 Elm Street, Middletown. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., food served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and include pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert, raffle prizes and door prizes. For every 3 cans of Friskies or 2 rolls of paper towels, get a ticket for door prize drawings. To purchase/reserve tickets, email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-344-9043.

Sunday, Oct. 7

OPEN STUDIOS:

public to participate I-Park in Open invites Studios, the Oct. East 7, Haddam. 2-5 p.m., Visitors at 428 of Hopyard all ages Road, can drop by the to studios chat and of learn six artists-inresidence about their projects paths and and trails, practices; stopping roam along I-Park’s the way to from view previous site-responsive residencies; art and installations attend a presentation. The day concludes with a reception. For more information, visit www.i-park.org. ICE CREAM AND A TOUR: The East Haddam Historical Society Museum has partnered with Ice Cream Emergency! and their team of professional “scoopologists” to welcome all visitors to the Museum at 264 Town St., for a specialty ice cream cone and a docent-led tour of the museum’s historical displays and artifacts, as part of the Haddam Swing Bridge Fall Special sponsored by The Valley Railroad Company. Tours and ice cream will be held 12:30-3 p.m., Oct. 7, 13-14 and 21. Free admission for every $5 ice cream purchase. ANIMAL BLESSING: Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Reverend Phil Bjornberg and Deacon Jessie Karpf will in front of the church to offer blessings to any and all animals, as well as “Ride-By” blessing for any animals in vehicles or trailers. Trinity Church is at 345 Main Street, Portland. AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL: Arts Center Killingworth’s Annual Autumn Arts Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7. For the first time, the festival will be an indoor/outdoor event at the American Legion Hall and surrounding grounds at 43 Bradley Road, Madison

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. Go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. CELEBRATE EAST HADDAM: The East Haddam Economic Development Commission(EHEDC) and East Haddam Business Association (EHBA) will hold the third annual Celebrate East Haddam Fall Fest Weekend, Oct. 5, 6, 7. This year the event will host 12 signature events and has 34 supporting East Haddam Businesses. MEDICARE TALK: Straight Talk Workshop On Medicare Health Insurance Plans, Oct. 7, 2 p.m., St Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Drive, Killingworth. Speakers are Beverly P. Goodrich of Beverly P. Goodrich Insurance in Chester and Keith Lyke RPh of Killingworth Family Pharmacy in Killingworth. No advanced registration. Contacy Melissa Ferrara at 860663-3482.

DOGS ON THE DOCK: Connecticut River Museum’s 13th annual “Dogs On The Dock” parade and competition, Oct. 7, rain or shine. Registration at 1 p.m., lawn parade at 2 p.m., prizes awarded. Categories include best costume, best nautical costume, best owner look-alike, smallest dog, biggest dog, best trick and best dock jumping. Dock jumping dogs must wear a harness to participate. Registration is $10 per dog and $5 for each additional dog with net proceeds being donated to local animal rescue shelters. All dogs must have a 2018 license and rabies tag to participate. Call 860-767-8269 or visit www.ctrivermuseum.org .