CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 25

JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets Thursdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A networking session follows the presentation. Registration not required.

FREE CONCERT: 24-voice Alchemy with Old Saybrook High School Chamber Singers, First Church of Christ Senior Choir, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, First Church of Christ, 366 Main St., Old Saybrook, www.gmchorale.org/alchemy, donations accepted. MANIS FOR A CURE: Manis-For-a-Cure, founded by the students at East Hampton High School, raises funds to fight breast cancer. This year it is managed by Megan Salafia. This year’s event will be held Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m. at East Hampton High School.

SYMPHONY CONCERT: The George Flynn Classical Concerts will present a concert featuring the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. at the Morgan School, Route 81, Clinton. The concert is free, but tickets are required and may be obtained by sending a selfaddressed stamped envelope to The George Flynn Classical Concerts, P.O. Box 473, Clinton, CT 06413, or you may call 860-669-1208, leaving your name, phone number and the amount of tickets you require and they will be saved for you to pick up the day of the performance.

RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration. MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, meets Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, led by Elisabeth Petry, a local writer, former journalist and lawyer. The workshop facilitator is Christy Billings. She can be reached at 860347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch at the Deep River Public Library, Oct. 11 and Oct. 25; 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Open Lego play with friends. We bring the bricks, you bring your imagination. Drop in, no registration.

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Public Library, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and play. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration. 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.

ESTATE PLANNING: Masonicare at Chester Village presents “Creating a Strong Estate Plan: What Families Need to Know” Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m. with Paul Czepiga, JD, CPA, MBA, Principal, Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri, and Casey McGannon, MA from Sage Solutions, at Masonicare, 317 West Main Street, Chester. RSVP by Oct. 22 at 877-983-1077.

UFOS: Join MUFON CT at Henry Carter Hull Library, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., to explore the topic of “USOs” or Unidentified Submersible Objects. Hear accounts of mysterious objects moving through oceans at incredible speeds. hchlibrary.org. PRESCHOOL YOGA: Preschool Power Yoga, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Evening yoga and mindfulness exercises. For children in pre-k or kindergarten (ages 3 - 5). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required.

PARENTS WORKSHOP: A Positive Discipline for Parents workshop, offered by certified Positive Discipline trainer and Head of School, Marci Martindale, will be held Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Children's Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Free workshop. Dinner and childcare available for $15 per family. Registration: 860-388-3536, www.childrenstree.org.

SCORE WORKSHOP: A SCORE Workshop on “Search Engine Optimization (SEO)” will be held Oct. 25, 7 p.m. at the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Durham. Register now. Contact for questions/info: Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org

Friday, Oct. 26

JURIED ART SHOW: An art show to benefit CT Draft Horse Rescue will be held Oct. 26, 27, 28 at the Essex Art Association, 10 North Main St., Essex. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on the event or to check out the wonderful rescue work of CDHR: visit www.facebook.com/ctdraftrescue.

CRAFTS FOR ADULTS: Crafts for Adults meets Oct. 26, 11 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Bring your own project to share or work on the craft of the month. 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 Oct. 26, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For students in grades k - 6 (ages 5 - 12). Drop in; no registration required.

COCONUTS IN CONCERT: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents the comedy-rock group Coconuts, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

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.

HAUNTED RIVER: Haunted River, a spooky theatrical production, will be held Oct. 26, 27, 28, at the Connecticut River Museum, Essex. A guided tour and interactive performances helps all get to know some of the characters and legends that make the Connecticut River so full of folklore and mystery. Tickets $13 adults, $9 ages 7-12. Not recommended for under 7. Limited tickets, reserve in advance at www.ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269, ext. 122. Parking restricted that evening to street parking only.

COSTUMES & COCKTAILS: Shoreline Arts Alliance’s Costumes & Cocktails, Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. at the Madison Country Club, Madison. Tickets and information, call 203-453-3890 or email office@shorelinearts.org.

SPAYGHETTI 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.

HAUNTED HOUSE: More than 50 students at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., are preparing a haunted house and exhibits for the Halloween season. Hayrides, living exhibits and the Halloween cafe with snacks for sale will be open Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27, 7-10 p.m. Admission is $10.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 27

SYMPHONY CONCERT: The George Flynn Classical Concerts will present a concert featuring the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. at the Morgan School, Route 81, Clinton. The concert is free, but tickets are required and may be obtained by sending a selfaddressed stamped envelope to The George Flynn Classical Concerts, P.O. Box 473, Clinton, CT 06413, or you may call 860-669-1208, leaving your name, phone number and the amount of tickets you require and they will be saved for you to pick up the day of the performance.

JURIED ART SHOW: An art show to

benefit CT Draft Horse Rescue will be held Oct. 26, 27, 28 at the Essex Art Association, 10 North Main St., Essex. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on the event or to check out the wonderful rescue work of CDHR: visit www.facebook.com/ctdraftrescue.

HAUNTED RIVER: Haunted River, a spooky theatrical production, will be held Oct. 26, 27, 28, at the Connecticut River Museum, Essex. A guided tour and interactive performances helps all get to know some of the characters and legends that make the Connecticut River so full of folklore and mystery. Tickets $13 adults, $9 ages 7-12. Not recommended for under 7. Limited tickets, reserve in advance at www.ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269, ext. 122. Parking restricted that evening to street parking only.

BLUES, JAZZ CONCERT: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents blues singer and pianist Al Copely on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. For tickets and information visit www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

HAUNTED HOUSE: More than 50 students at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., are preparing a haunted house and exhibits for the Halloween season. Hayrides, living exhibits and the Halloween cafe with snacks for sale will be open Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27, 7-10 p.m. Admission is $10.

FAMILY STORY TIME: Family Story Time, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

PHILOSOPHY NIGHT: Philosophy Night, 6 p.m. Oct. 27, free. Moderated by Christopher DeSena, Assistant Course Materials Manager, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Halloween Family Movie Night at YMCA Camp Ingersoll, Portland, will be held Oct. 27. Free, donations welcome. Activities start at 5 p.m. for famillies, movie, “Hotel Transylvania 2,” 6:30 p.m., “Hocus Pocus,” 8 p.m. Costumes encouraged. YMCA membership not required. Visit https://www.facebook.com/campingersoll for more information or Contact Taylor Savage at tsavage@midymca.org with questions.

ART CLASS: ArT w/ KaReN at the East Hampton Senior Center, Oct. 27, 2 p.m. Beginner acrylic class teaches art techniques. Cost is $5 for supplies, sign-up at the center. SHORELINE POETS: Join the Shoreline Cluster Poets at Henry Carter Hull Library, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. Share and/or listen to original poetry. To sign up to read, email scpoets@yahoo.com. Guests are invited to bring a donation for the local food pantry. JAZZ UP CLOSE: Jazz Up Close presents Ike Sturm, Oct. 27, 1:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Resonant Motion, Inc. presents the third event in its 2018 'Sound Belief’ series with bandleader, composer and recording artist Ike Sturm. Free. FALL TURKEY DINNER: Haddam Neck Congregational Church will hold a Fall Turkey Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Haddam Neck Grange Hall at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds on Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck. A full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, home made breads, desserts and beverages cost $12 or $6 for 12 and younger. Go to www.haddamneckcongregationalchurch.org for information. Take out available. PSYCHIC ON GHOSTS: Psychic and medium, Paul Rice, will give a talk on ghosts at the Deep River Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 27; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rice shares his experiences with the spirit world and information on helping spirits move on. Free, drop in.

OPEN HOUSE: The Children's Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, will hold an Open House Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, or for a personal tour of the school chool, call 860.388.3536, visit www.childrenstree.org.