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Genealogists Council, will discuss ethnicity aspects of DNA testing, shared DNA segments and how they can be used, Nov 28, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY:

Wellness Wednesday: Dealing With Diabetes, presented by ShopRite Clinton Pharmacy, Nov. 28, 6 p.m .at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Learn what it means to be diagnosed with diabetes and the tools that are available to assist individuals dealing with the disease. Details, hchlibrary.org.

Thursday, Nov. 29 WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW, SALE:

“Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters' Annual Exhibit & Sale, opens Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood, paper crafts and photography. For information call 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com. ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE:

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29-Dec. 7, Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143.

MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, will meet Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Led by Elizabeth Petry. All active or retired veterans can document their stories and experiences. New members welcome; recent veterans are especially encouraged to attend. The group recently signed a contract to publish a book of their collected writings. Facilitator Christy Billings can be reached at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org. No registration required.

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m., in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months, and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration required. POWER YOGA: Preschool Power Yoga, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., in the Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Evening yoga and mindfulness exercises with Dawn, for children in pre-k and kindergarten (ages 3 - 5). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. VETERANS ROWING GROUP:

Russell Library’s Veterans Writing Group will host a talk by PaulStephen Varszegi, founder of the

US Veterans’ Rowing and Kayaking Group, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room. The group helps veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) improve the quality of their lives. Drop in; no registration required.

SETBACK LEAGUE: Adults interested in joining a setback league either as a regular or a substitute should contact Mel Christiansen at 860-635-5727. Play is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Coles Road Fire House, Cromwell. BIRTHDAY PARTY: A combined November and December Birthday Party at the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Nov. 28, 12 p.m. with sing-along, cake and ice cream. Let the center know if your birthday falls in November or December, you’ll be invited to the party. Guests can sign up and pay $2 for the meall sign up by No. 21. Guests are asked bring in one non-perishable food item for the food bank

HOLIDAY SALE: The Holiday Sale at The Cooley Gallery features historic and contemporary art in all sizes, both newly discovered paintings by Old Lyme colony artists as well as exquisite watercolors and drawings by numerous Connecticut artists. On view through Jan. 6. Admission is free. Visitors are welcome and encouraged Thursday through Saturday 12-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. or online anytime at www.cooleygallery.com. The Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. 860-4348807

Friday, Nov. 30 CHRISTMAS FAIR:

Saint Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Drive, Killingworth, hosts it annual Christmas Fair on Friday, Nov. 30, 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Attractions include a silent auction, gifts and gift baskets, basket raffle, evergreen decorations, and homemade holiday baked goods. The kitchen will offer homemade pies, soup, chili, hot dogs, pizza, meatball grinders, and more. For more information, contact Stlawrencec@yahoo.com or visit www.stlawrencechurch.com.

ADULT CRAFTS: Crafts for Adults meet Nov. 30, 11 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The library will provide materials as well as an adult coloring page for those who prefer. Drop in; no registration required. NANOWRIMO WRAP: Teen NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up, Nov. 30, 4:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Celebrate the end of NaNoWriMo with other teen writers; finish your word goals with word sprints, or connect with potential critique partners. Light refreshments will be provided. For teens in grades 7 - 12 (ages 12 - 18). Drop in; no registration required.

THE LOST TRIBE: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents The Lost Tribe, an afro-funk fusion band lead by Jocelyn Pleasant, on Nov 30 from 8 to 10 pm.

$10 admission. Reservations are suggested. www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957. ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE:

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29-Dec. 7, Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW, SALE: “Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters' Annual Exhibit & Sale, opens Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood, paper crafts and photography. For information call 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com. SILENT FILM WITH MUSIC:

Artists for World Peace presents a screening of the original 1920 silent version of the classic horror film, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” with live musical accompaniment by The Flying Particles, Nov. .39. 7:30 p.m. at the DeKoven House Community Center, 7 Washington St, Middletown. Tickets $10 at the door. Visit www.artistsforworldpeace.org for more information, or call 860-301-9757.

Saturday, Dec. 1 ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE:

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29-Dec. 7, Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143. HOLIDAY ON MAIN: Middletown’s 33rd Annual Holiday on Main Street presented by Pratt & Whitney, continues Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For complete information, go to www.HolidayonMain.com WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW, SALE: “Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters' Annual Exhibit & Sale, opens Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood, paper crafts and photography. For information call 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com.

HOLIDAY PARTY: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 257, will hold its annual holiday party and installation of elected officers on Monday, Dec. 3, 1:pm, at Brazi's Restaurant, Long Wharf, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. Reservations are required ; RSVP by Nov. 28. For reservation information, contact Linda at 203287-8673.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: A Christmas Bazaar will be held Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at East Berlin United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., East Berlin, with a variety of crafters, make & take wreath workshop, baked goods, Christmas cookies, something for everyone. Lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call 860-202-7569

PTO CRAFT FAIR: Haddam-Killingworth Middle School PTO Craft Fair will be held Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school, 451 Route 81, Killingworth. More than 70 artisans, Scholastic Book Fair, food, jewelry, soaps handmade items, concession stand. MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING: The Mayor’s Tree Lighting, Carol Sing and Holiday Block Party will be held Dec. 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. with caroling, hot cocoa and cookies, with the tree lighting at 5 p.m. and Santa arriving at 5:15 p.m. From 5-8 p.m. will be a chili cookoff, door decorating, wreath toss, food trucks, movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” all on the Cromwell Town Green. Details at cromwellrec.org OPEN HOUSE, HOLIDAY MARKET: Dudley Farm open house and holiday markets will be held Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Dec. 9, 9 a.m.- 2p.m. at the farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Caroling, vendors, organic food and drink. Learn more at www.dudleyfarm.com, or call 203-4570770. Facebook: Dudley Farm Museum or Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market HOLIDAY FAIR: A Holiday Fair will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CHRISTMAS FAIR: Annual Christmas Fair, United Church of Chester, 29 West Main Street, Chester, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Handcrafts, food, decorations, greens, silent auction, tea-cup auction and Grandma’s attic to prowl through for Christmas treasurers and charitable giftgiving possibilities. Lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. DECORATING WORKSHOP:

Holiday Decoration Workshop at the Lyme Public Hall with the Lyme Garden Club will be held Dec. 1, 1 p.m., making wreaths and snags. Refreshments available, projects for children age 5 and up. Pre-register by Nov. 26 to attend at info@lymepublichall.org or call 860 526-8886.

BLUES, JAZZ: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents the Blues Jazz Soul Unit featuring Ricky Alfonso on Dec 1, from 8 - 10 p.m. $15 admission. Reservations are suggested. www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

FLU CLINIC: Town of Durham will hold a Flu Clinic with MDA 36, Cromwell, Durham, Middlefield, & Middletown Health Departments, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Coles Road Fire Station, 105 Coles Road, Cromwell . Call 860-349-3474 or visit www.townofdurhamct.org

COOKIE WALK X: Cookie Walk X will be held at Hilltop Covenant Church, 82 Hicksville Rd, Cromwell, on Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to noon. The sale funds youth activities and mission trips. Shoppers will find thousands of cookies and other homemade treats, gift baskets, distinctive crafts, ornaments, holiday decorations and hand-painted glassware, and a new children’s shopping area and a place to write to Santa. Learn more at www.hilltopcovenant.org.

Sunday, Dec. 2 SUNDAY WORSHIP:

Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Adult ed, Forgiveness, Sunday School/confirmation, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. OPEN HOUSE, HOLIDAY MARKET: Dudley Farm open house and holiday markets will be held Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Dec. 9, 9 a.m.- 2p.m. at the farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Caroling, vendors, organic food and drink. Learn more at www.dudleyfarm.com, or call 203-4570770. Facebook: Dudley Farm Museum or Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market HOLIDAY SALE: The Holiday Sale at The Cooley Gallery features historic and contemporary art in all sizes, both newly discovered paintings by Old Lyme colony artists as well as exquisite watercolors and drawings by numerous Connecticut artists. On view through Jan. 6. Admission is free. Visitors are welcome and encouraged

Thursday through Saturday 12-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. or online anytime at www.cooleygallery.com. The Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. 860-4348807 ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE:

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29-Dec. 7, Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW,

SALE: “Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters' Annual Exhibit & Sale, opens Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood, paper crafts and photography. For information call 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com. OPEN HOUSE, MARKET: Artists for World Peace will hold its annual Open House and Holiday Market Place, Dec. 2, 2-5 p.m. at the DeKoven House, 27 Washington St., Middletown. Custom made jewelry, baskets, painted canvases, quilt raffle, mini-documentary on Native Eyes, of the AWP’s eye clinics. Free admission, ample parking. Details at www.artistsforworldpeace.org