CALENDAR

Wednesday, July 17

FREE FIDDLE WORKSHOPS: Fiddling workshops, July 17-Aug. 21, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The Connecticut Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Club (CBOTFC) will sponsor a 6-week, 2-hr, hands-on fiddling tutorial. Free, but you must have some experience.Register at 860-347-2520. Students must be 18 or older. For information, call Ed Rosado at 860-3452654, or email edymarge@aol.com.

BBQ SIDES: Summer BBQ Sides: Eat Rite for Teens with Shoprite Dietitian, 6 p.m., July 17, for tweens/teens, grades 7-12, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn how to make healthy and fresh summer sides. Drop in; no registration required.

PLAY SCRABBLE: Scrabble Wednesday, 5 p.m., July 10, 17, 26, Meeting Room 2 or 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 12-112. Dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards provided. Drop in; no registration required. Sign-up online to get an email reminder at russelllibrary.org KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM: Kindergarten Kickstart, 10 a.m., July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown.For ages 3 - 6 (pre-k – kindergarten); siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required.

SCIENCE TELLERS: Science Tellers bring an interactive show, Aliens: Escape from Earth! to the Deep River Library, 5:30 p.m., July 17. Expect some audience participation in this program. Best for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome. No registration is required. Details call 860526-6039. NATURE CENTER: Chester Public Library presents Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center: Alien Insects!, 3 p.m., July 17, free. For ages 6 and up; space is limited. To register call 860-526-0018 or visit http://chesterct.org/library-program-registration/ PIANO CONCERT: Benjamin Henderson, a Middletown resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BM) in Organ Performance at the Eastman School of Music, presents a concert at 7 p.m., July 17 at the Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Lane, located at the west end of the Madison Town Green. A freewill offering to benefit both Ben and the church’s 70th Anniversary Fund, will be collected; reception follows. Email lcofmadison@aol.com or 203-245-4145 for information. BUBBLEMANIA: Durham Library presents Bubblemania, for all ages with an adult, 3 p.m., July 17. Register at 860349-9544 or visit www.durhamlibrary.org

Thursday, July 18

RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time, 10 a.m., July 11, 18, 25, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For under a year of ages. Drop-in; no registration required. Siblings welcome.

ESCAPE ROOM: Area 51 Escape Room at the Durham Library, July 18-20. For teens and adults. Registration required. See www.durhamlibrary.org for more information. GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES: 2019 Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Concert Series, free, 6:30 p.m., Center School Gazebo, East Hampton Village Center, Main Street. Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic. July 18, Classified dance band; July 25, Kenn Morr Band; Aug. 1, Bill Naughton Jr., Aug. 8, Survivors Swing Band. Goffhouseehct.blogspot.com for information. MEDITATION PROGRAM: Shaking the Tree – Gong and Sound Meditation, 7-9 p.m., July 18, $10, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org.

MARKET STORYTIME: Durham Farmers’ Market Storytime, Thursdays at 5 p.m. All ages welcome. Details, 860349-9544, www.durhamlibrary.org

CITIZEN SCIENCE: The Deep River Library presents a program on the Sun with Citizen Science, 10:30 a.m,. July 18, with activities and a snack. Registration is required; go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on our monthly calendar, or call 860-5266039.

AUTHOR PROGRAM: Local Author Program, Green Press Publishers, 7 p.m., July 18, free, regsitration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown . Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

SHORELINE SAILING CLUB: Learn about Bareboat Chartering Around the World, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Westbrook Elks Lodge, Westbrook. New members welcome, sailing experience not needed. For more information, follow on Facebook or visit www.shorelinesailingclub.com

EAST HAMPTON CAUCUS: The East Hampton Republican Town Committee meeting, 7 p.m., July 18, Lakehouse Restaurant, 82 North Main St. to endorse candidates for election to municipal office in November. Any registered voter may attend the meeting and observe the voting. For information contact chairman Russell Bonaccorso, at EHCTGOP@gmail.com or 203-464-4292.

Friday, July 19

AUTHOR EVENT: Mason Jar Press Author Panel, 7 p.m., July 19, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown . Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

SUMMER THEATER: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy kicks off its free Summer Theater on the Lawn Series with A Wrinkle in Time on the lawn of the Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy, 6 p.m, July 19, free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic. Call 860-227-2363, kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com, kidzkonnectionct.org for more information.

WEE WINGS: Horizon Wings visits the Deep River Library, 10:30 a.m,. July 19, free, for ages 3 and up about raptors. Learn what to do if you find a baby bird in your yard. No registration is required for this 40-minute program. All are welcome, no registration required. Details at deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860-526-6039

INDIGO SOUL: Indigo Soul performs at 8 p.m., July 19, $10 admission, at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org.

Saturday, July 20

SCIENCE PROGRAM: Science Adventures: Animal Adaptations and Habitats, 10 a.m., July 20, for ages 5-13, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The Children’s Museum’s Wildlife Sanctuary leads the program. Drop in; no registration required; space is limited to 75. LIFE DISCOVERIES: A six-week series, Life Discoveries: Hands-On with the Middletown Green Community Center, 11 a.m., July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, for ages 7-12. Register at: middletowngreencommunitycenter@gmail.com

MUSIC WORKSHOP: A Music Workshop is held Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., $10 for nonmembers & $5 for members, all levels, all ages. The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St., Midletown, www.buttonwood.org, 860347-4957.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Aligned with Source Personal Development Workshop,Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $10. New topics every week. The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main Street, Middletown. www.buttonwood.org, 860-347-4957.

STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., July 20, free, no registration. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown . Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: Empire of Light performs 7-9 p.m., July 20, $20, outdoor seating, inside if it rains, Leif Nilsson Spring STreet Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. BYOB and a picnic. Details, call 860-526-2077 or go to http://www.nilssonstudio.com

OPEN MIC: Teen Open Mic, 3-5 p.m., July 20, $5, at the BUttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. For performers ages 12-18. Perform any type of art and bands are welcome.Details at buttonwood.org. DUDLEY MARKET: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Rd, Guilford, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 20. Vendors with food, children’s activities, Dudley Farm String Band perfoms, storytelling with Barbara Kiesel and puppets, 10 a.m. For more information visit www.dudleyfarm.com; check out the Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market Facebook page; call 203-4570770, or email market@dudleyfarm.com.

JOE WHITE AND FRIENDS: A concert by Joe White & Friends, 8 p.m., July 20, $20, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. details at buttonwood.org.

Sunday, July 21

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Portland, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by the coffee hour. Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. All are invited. The church’s missional priest is the Rev. Phil Bjornberg. SACRAMENT MEETING: Sacrament meeting, 10 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 130 South St., Cromwell. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m., Adult Education “Loving Jesus,” 10:30 a.m.: at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org

Monday July 22

GAME NIGHT: Family Game Night, 5 p.m., July 22, for all ages, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop-in; no registration required.

SOLAR FOR ALL: Solar for All, sponsored by CHEER Middletown, CT Green Bank and PosiGen, 4 p.m., July 8, 22; 5:30 p.m, .July 11; 9:30 a.m,. July 20; homeowners workshop, 5:30 p.m., July 23. Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. Get information about accessing solar energy. Details, russelllibrary.org

PLAYGROUP: Ones and Twos Playgroup, 10 a.m., July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Siblings welcome. Drop-in; no registration required. SUMMER READING: Summer Reading Series: Under The Sea Adventures Story Time, 11 a.m., June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.

PAGE TO SCREEN: Which is better The book or the film? Find out at “From Page to Screen: On Chesil Beach” at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, 5:30 p.m., July 22. Details at hchlibrary.org.

Tuesday, July 23

READING BUDDIES: Reading Buddies, 11 a.m., July 9, July 23, Storytelling Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3-10. Read with a teen Reading Buddy; every child will go home with a new book. Drop in; no registration required.

SOLAR FOR ALL: Solar for All, sponsored by CHEER Middletown, CT Green Bank and PosiGen, homeowners workshop, 5:30 p.m., July 23. Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. Get information about accessing solar energy. Details, russelllibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: Peggy Adler, Clinton: Images of America, 7 p.m., July 23, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown . Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939. PREVENTING FALLS: Fall Prevention Seminar, East Hampton Senior Center, 11 a.m., July 23, free. Piscitelli presents. Registration required. Visit www.easthamptonct.gov, call 860-267-44426, or stop by for more information.

Wednesday, July 24

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM: Kindergarten Kickstart, 10 a.m., July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown.For ages 3 - 6 (pre-k – kindergarten); siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required.

SPACE MISSION PROGRAM: Learn what goes into a space mission with Mystic Seaport, 5:30 p.m,. July 24, free, Deep River Library. Registration required; go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on the monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039.