CALENDAR

Saturday, Dec. 1 MITTEN DRIVE:

the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, is collecting new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, and warm socks of all sizes for distribution to various community organizations, through Dec. 12 . Look for the bin in the lobby.

YOGA CLASS: Yoga in the Hubbard Room, Dec. 1, Dec.29, 11 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. No prior experience is necessary, and no mats will be used. Drop in; no registration required.

FINAL FLU CLINIC: MDA 36 (Mass Dispensing Area 36: Cromwell, Durham, Middlefield, and Middletown health departments) will hold its final flu clinic of the season, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Coles Road Fire Station, 105 Coles Road, Cromwell. ILLUMINATIONS: Ninth Annual Ivoryton Illuminations, Dec. 1, 5-8 p.m. with the entire village of Ivoryton will be participating. Caroling, Santa’s Grotto, a Holiday Bazaar. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. to light the state’s largest living Christmas Tree. For more information, visit us online at www.ivorytonalliance.org

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: The Clinton Police Department and Clinton Social Services’ Clinton Holiday Toy Drive continues to Dec. 13. Drop off an unwrapped toy at the main lobby of Clinton Police Headquarters, located at 170 East Main St., Clinton, Milone Chiropractic Center, 69 East Main St., and Scottish Dave’s Pub, 24 East Main St. Gifts for all ages are needed - don’t forget teenagers. ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Durham’s Town Clerk's office will be open additional hours on Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to issue absentee ballots to voters who will be unable to vote in person.

GALLERY SHOW: Spectrum Gallery Exhibit, Myths, Fairy Tales and Fantasies!, continues until Jan. 13. For hours and other information visit www.spectrumartgallery.org or call 860-767-0742.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: The Clinton Police Department and Clinton Social Services’ Clinton Holiday Toy Drive continues to Dec. 13. Drop off an unwrapped toy at the main lobby of Clinton Police Headquarters, located at 170 East Main St., Clinton, Milone Chiropractic Center, 69 East Main St., and Scottish Dave’s Pub, 24 East Main St. Gifts for all ages are needed - don’t forget teenagers. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St., Middletown, will hold an all you can eat pancake breakfast, Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m. Get a picture with Santa taken by a professional photographer. Breakfast includes pancakes with bacon, sausage, orange juice, milk, tea and coffee. Adults $7, children $5. CHRISTMAS FAIR: Ladies Aid Society, Second Congregational Church, Middle Haddam, will hold the annual Christmas Fair, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 52 Middle Haddam Road, Middle Haddam. Home baked goods, craft items silent auction of gift baskets, the famous peanuts and white elephant items. Lunch avaialble for sale.

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, through 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 860-3475925, 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 203-2878673. 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 Cromwell 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 203-457-0770. 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 treasures and charitable gift-giving 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 swags. 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. ENGLISH CHRISTMAS FAIRE: First Congregational Church of Deep River, 1 Church St., begins its “Ye Olde English Christmas Faire” Weekend Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., with decorated booths with unique gifts and baskets filled with surprises; home baked pies, cakes and sweets; knitted and crocheted items; toys and games for the children; and of course photos with Santa. Country Kitchen and Reindeer Restaurant are open.

YULE BOOK FLOOD: The 2nd Annual Jolabokaflod (YO-LA-BOK-A-FLOT) at Henry Carter Hull Library. Through December, celebrate the Icelandic “Yule Book Flood” tradition of giving books and chocolate during the winter holidays. Buy any $2 book at the book saleand get a free gourmet Lindt Chocolate Truffle. Sponsored by Lindt Chocolate Shop at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets.

HEALTHLINE: Dr. Scot Yap, is the guest on the next edition of the health-information radio program — Healthline. Dr. Yap, an optometrist with Middlesex Eye Physicians, will discuss the symptoms and treatment of ocular diseases. Healthline can be heard Saturday, Dec. 1, at 3:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. on WIHS 104.9 FM. RESCUE OPEN HOUSE: Annual Holiday Open House at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue at Autumn Ridge, 113 Chestnut Hill Road, East Hampton, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Food, photos with Santa, a silent auction, raffles, and more. Admission is free,. www.ctdraftrescue.com or www.facebook.com/ctdraftrescue.

WREATH SALE: Forgotten Felines Holiday Wreath Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Dec. 8, 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. Balsam and mixed green wreaths for sale in various sizes, swags, kissing balls, baskets and logs with greens, centerpieces, stocking stuffers, novelty gift items and holiday hanging baskets. For more information, call 860-669-1347.

Sunday, Dec. 2

GALLERY SHOW: Spectrum Gallery Exhibit, Myths, Fairy Tales and Fantasies!, continues until Jan. 13. For hours and other information visit www.spectrumartgallery.org or call 860-767-0742.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: The Clinton Police Department and Clinton Social Services’ Clinton Holiday Toy Drive continues to Dec. 13. Drop off an unwrapped toy at the main lobby of Clinton Police Headquarters, located at 170 East Main St., Clinton, Milone Chiropractic Center, 69 East Main St., and Scottish Dave’s Pub, 24 East Main St. Gifts for all ages are needed - don’t forget teenagers.

MITTEN DRIVE: the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, is collecting new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, and warm socks of all sizes for distribution to various community organizations, through Dec. 12 . Look for the bin in the lobby.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St. holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by a coffee hour. The priest is Rev. Phil Bjornberg. Sunday School also held at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2, parish meeting, 11 a.m., Dec. 4, Christmas meditation, 7:30 p.m.

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 203-457-0770. 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. Hours, Thursday through Saturday 12-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. or at www.cooleygallery.com. The Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. 860434-8807 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.