CALENDAR

Wednesday, Oct. 31 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. Please state the number of tickets you require.

CARDIO DANCE: Dance Syncopation: Cardio Dance, is offered Wednesdays at the East Hampton Senior Center, 9:15 a.m. Register with Sue, the Instructor the day of, cost is $5.00 per class. PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power Story Hour, Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 a.m. The Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3 - 5 (pre-k - kindergarten) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration. SCRABBLE CLUB: Scrabble club meets Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 5 p.m..=, Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 12 – 112. Drop-in or sign-up online and get an email reminder.

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. Please state the number of tickets you require.

DATA BASICS: Data Basics Workshop/ CT Data Collaborative, Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This is an introductory session designed to expand data literacy. Participants come away with a greater understanding of data collection and analysis, and a more critical eye towards data encountered in everyday life. Registration suggested. Call 860-347-2520. FUNDING SOURCES WORKSHOP:A

SCORE workshop, “Simple Steps #5: Funding Sources”, co-sponsored by the Action Public Library, Old Saybrook, will be held Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the library, 60 Old Boston Post Road. Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org HAUNTED HOUSE: A Haunted House is being held at at Wadsworth Glen Health Care Center, 30 Boston Road, Middletown, Oct. 28, 28, 30, 31, 1-4 p.m.

FLU CLINIC: Flu Clinic at East Hampton Senior Center, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., sponsored by Chatham Health District. No appointment needed. Call Chatham Health district 860-365-0884 for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 1 HALLOWEEN DANCE:

Shoreline Sailing Club’s Halloween Dance will be held Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks Lodge.Shoreline Sailing Club welcomes new members and sailing experience not necessary. Details at www.shorelinesailingclub.com

AUTHOR TALKS: Kathryn Gillespie, “The Cow with Eartag #1389” and Lori Gruen, “Critical Terms for Animal Studies” will speak at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. The program is free. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

BOOK DISCUSSION: “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens will be discussed Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Library.

UKULELE LESSONS: Ukulele Lessons will be held Nov. 1, Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Library, taught by David Kuzminski, Jr. from the CT Valley School of Music. Free to interested library patrons. No prior musical experience is necessary and ukuleles are available if you don’t own your own. Space is limited and registration is required. Call the library at 860-342-6770 or visit www.portlandlibraryct.org.

COLONIAL KIDS: Colonial Kids for grades K-2 begins Nov. 1 and continues on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. at the Portland Library. Take a step back into colonial times for this four-week program, and explore the food, games, and crafts of colonial kid ancestors. Registration is required. Call the library at 860-3426770 or visit www.portlandlibraryct.org.

FRENCH CONVERSATION: French Conversation Group meets Thursday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. at the Durham Public Library All levels of French speakers: Expand your speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Drop in.

ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St, Middletown, will hold its acoustic open mic session with Bob Gotta, Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m. To sign up or for more information go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957 ALL SAINTS DRIVE BY: An All Saints Day Drive-By Lighting of the Candles will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland, Nov. 1, 4:30-7 p.m. at the front of the church in the circular driveway. Anyone wishing to have a candle lit for a loved one is welcome The Reverend Phil Bjornberg and Deacon Jesse Karpf will attend.

Friday, Nov. 2 SOUP & SALAD:

The Durham Senior Citizen’s Board will hold a “Soup & Salad” event at the Durham Activity Center, Nov 2, with lunch at noon, followed by a PowerPoint presentation by William Corvo on the work by his father, Max Corvo who served with the OSS during World War II.

STORYTELLER EVENT: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents the storytelling troupe Story City for a recurring Moth Style storytelling event, Nov. 2, 8-10 p.m. Details, go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957. MEETING HOUSE PLAYERS: The Meeting House Players present “The Ladies Foursome,” Norm Foster’s heartwarming story of friendship, at the Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Performances are Nov. 2, 3 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $15. Reserve tickets at www.TheMeetingHousePlayers.com or by calling 860-526-3684. For additional information contact TheMeetingHousePlayers@gmail.com.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE: The Durham Historical Society will present a lecture by Sal Tarantino from the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at the Durham Historical Society, located next to the Durham Town Hall, corner of Town House Road and Maple Avenue. For information call 860-716-5497 or email durhamhistoryct@gmail.com,or visit www.durhamhistoryct.org.

FIRST FRIDAY: The merchants of Chester are kicking off the season of Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 2, by collecting canned goods for Hinka’s Cupboard, the Middletown food pantry. Drop off a can at your favorite shop (or brewmaster), and then enjoy the quaint boutiques, talented artists and the top-notch brewery and restaurants that Chester has to offer during the First Friday activities from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3 FAMILY HISTORY

:Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History from the genealogy experts at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Bring a laptop and information with you. Nov. 3, 11 a.m., Nov. 13, Nov. 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Nov. 14, 5:30-8 p.m. Free to members, $10 session for guests. Call 860346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary.

FAMILY STORY TIME: Family Story Time will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main St., Middletown. The program is free. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

JOINING THE MAYFLOWER SOCIETY:

Godfrey Memorial Library board member Al Fiacre has successfully submitted many applications to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. Come learn how you can do the same, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m. at the library, ,134 Newfield St., Middletown. Free to members, $10 buests. 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 860-3464375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Annual Christmas Bazaar, Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. Find the Notre Dame Craft Group's famous Jewish coffee cakes, candies, cookies, pumpkin and apple pies, knitted and crochet items, a Chinese Auction, jams, relishes, homemade delicacies, house plants, Christmas crafts, a Christmas table. This year's quilt, “Winter Wonderland” will be displayed and raffled at noon on Sunday, followed by the Chinese Auction.

LAND DEDICATION: Dedication of 25 acre parcel on the Connecticut River, donated by the heirs of William and Harry Field to the Town of Portland, to provide open space for public use and to contribute to the preservation of land along the river, will be held Nov. 3, 10 a.m. at Nolan Field, 97 Air Line Road, Portland. For information, email bfpierz@aol.com or sbrandsfield@portlandct.org

SLEIGH BELLS RING FAIR: The annual St. Pius X “Sleigh Bells Ring” Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in the St. Pius X Bill Fortin Memorial Hall, 310 Westfield St. Middletown. Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Coffee, hot lunches and desserts available for purchase. Crafts, white elephant, teacup raffle, general raffle with gift certificates. For more information contact the Friary office at 860-3474441. NUTMEG FAIR: First Congregational Church, 355 Main Street, Cromwell, will hold its annual Nutmeg Fair, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Giant tag sale, vintage sale, jewelry, basket raffle, bake sale, snack bar. Details at fcccromwell.org or on Facebook. MEETING HOUSE PLAYERS: The Meeting House Players present “The Ladies Foursome,” Norm Foster’s heartwarming story of friendship, at the Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Performances are Nov. 2, 3 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $15. Reserve tickets at www.TheMeetingHousePlayers.com or by calling 860-526-3684. For additional information contact TheMeetingHousePlayers@gmail.com. PEACE WALL AT STOCKMAN GALLERY: Artists for World Peace are bringing their panel Peace Wall to the Stockman Gallery at Trinity on Main, 19 Chestnut St., New Britain, Nov. 3, 1-6 p.m. The exhibit features Connecticut artists, including works contributed to the wall the New Britain Arts Alliance and CCSU art students. Learn more at www.artistsforworldpeace.org or all Wendy BlackNasta at 860-685-1789.

ESTATE TAG SALE: A large multi-estate tag sale will be held Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Cromwell, with vintage items, jewelry, household and garden items and holiday inventory.

BAZAAR, BAKE SALE: Church of the Epiphany’s Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale will be held Nov. 3-4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 196 Main St., Durham, with many vendors, crafters and gift baskets.

THE KENNEDYS IN CONCERT: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, will present the acoustic folk/pop duo The Kennedys, Nov. 3, 8-10 p.m. Tickets $20. To reserve, visit www.buttonwood.org or call 860347-4957.

ANNUAL MEETING: Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District will hold its 71st annual meeting at Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonassett Beach State Park, Madison, Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m. A brief business meeting will precede the program, and there will be time to enjoy refreshments and conversation afterwards. RSVP to Sandy Weiss at 860.346.3282 or sweiss@conservect.org. This event is free and open to the public.