CALENDAR

Wednesday, Dec. 5

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. LUNCH AT CHENEY TECH: Cheney Tech Luncheon with at the East Hampton Senior Center, Dec. 5, 10:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Limited seats available . $15.

BOOKS ON THE MENU: Holiday Books on the Menu, 12 p.m., Dec. 5, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main St., Middletown. $15 includes lunch. Space is limited. Please call the store at 860-6853939 to make a reservation.

ORNA-MOMENTOS: Bookish OrnaMomentos, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., for grades 1 and up. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.

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 sale and get a free gourmet Lindt Chocolate Truffle. Sponsored by Lindt Chocolate Shop at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets.

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.

POWER STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour meets Dec. 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m., in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3 - 5 (Pre-k through kindergarten) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. SCRABBLE CLUB: Scrabble club meets Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Carol Whitfield will lead players in scrabble games. Dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards are available. For ages 12 and up including adults. Drop-in or sign-up online and get an email reminder. CRAFT NIGHT: Family-opoly Craft Night, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Create a board game that is similar to Monopoly but is created for your own family. Bring your imagination, and your own game pieces from items you have at home. Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Call 860-347-2528 x 160.

BOOK LOVERS: Book Lovers Circle meets Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in. OPEN HOUSE: Adult Education is having an Open House Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 398 Main St., Middletown. Learn about free programs, tour the building and visit with guidance staff. Adult education offers free high school

programs and English as a second language classes to Middlesex County residents. Enrollment is ongoing. Day and evening classes are available and there is never a charge for these Board of Education programs. For more information call 860-343-6044.

EMBLEM CLUB: The Middletown Emblem Club #452 will hold its monthly meeting in the Crystal Ballroom of the Elks Lodge, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Members will discuss end of the year, Christmas projects and annual after-Christmas party on Jan. 9; bring gifts to contribute to Hallie House children.

BUSINESS BASICS: Business Basics: GO Find Business Resources & Support, will be held Dec. 5, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. The program is free and is for adults. For infomation call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.

SCORE WORKSHOP: SCORE Mentor Eric Munro will present a free workshop on “Cost, Price and Profit” Dec. 5, 5 p.m. at Essex Savings Bank. To register, go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eftqo0m8aabec8c0&oseq=&c=&ch=

ART ASSOCIATION: East Hampton Art Association hosts a program by photography instructor Andy Mars on digital photography, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at the East Hampton Community Center, 105 Main St. This program is not only for artists but for anyone who would like to learn “How to take better photos with your smartphone.” All are welcome; members free, $4 guestss. Bring your smartphone.

Thursday, Dec. 6

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. 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, 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 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com.

ANIMALS IN WINTER: Potapaug Audubon presents “Animals in Winter” Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with Kim Hargrave, Education Director from Denison Pequosepos Nature Center who will teach us about what animals do to survive in winter. Free. Refreshments served. More info: 860-710-5811.

BABY BOUNCE. Baby Bounce will meet Dec. 6, 13, 20; 10:30 a/m., Deep River Public Library. Stories, songs and play. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration.

FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Friday will meet Dec. 7, 14, 21, 30; 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library. Stories and songs followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Drop in, no registration.

BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch meets Dec. 6 & 20; 3:45 - 4:45 p.m., Deep River Public Library. Open Lego play with friends. Drop in, no registration.

OPEN HOUSE: Community Open House at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main St., Middletown, Dec. 6, all day. Refreshments and special offers. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939. 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.

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. (only 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 27), in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months, and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.

CAREER SERVICE PROGRAM: Career Services: The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), Dec. 6, 5 p.m .in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. An information session with CBIA and employers in the transportation industry to discuss career opportunities, coordinated with Terri A. Sells through Workforce Alliance and American Job Center. Free.

MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, meets Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, led by Elizabeth Petry. New members are always welcome and recent veterans are especially encouraged to attend. The group recently signed a contract to publish a book of their collected writings. Drop in; no registration required.

READING BUDDIES: The fall session of Reading Buddies, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Bring a favorite book or choose one at the library; every child goes home with a free book. For pre-K - 6 (ages 3 - 10). Drop in; no registration required. BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce meets Dec, 6, 13, 20; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration. NEEDLEMAN OFFICE HOURS: State Senator-elect Norm Needleman (DEssex) invited the public to ask questions, share their concerns and meet their new state senator during his first public office hours, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s restaurant at 375 South Main Street in Colchester. 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.

FESTIVAL OF WREATHS: Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, 111 Church St., Middletown, is holding a Festival of Wreaths Fundraiser Dec. 6, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Decorated wreaths will be raffled, tickets available, as well as food, drinks, shopping and fun. Proceeds benefit the CT CHapter of the Alzheimer’s association. To RSVP, call Gina Smith at 860-347-7286, ext. 309.

BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch meets Dec. 6, 20, 3:45 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Drop in, no registration.

Friday, Dec. 7

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.

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.