CALENDAR

Saturday, Sept. 28

YOGA: Yoga in the Courtyard, 11 a.m., Sept. 28, Courtyard, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Led by Jeff Hush, founder of Food and Movement Therapy. No prior experience necessary, no mats are used. If the weather is unfavorable, yoga will meet in the Hubbard Room. Drop in; no registration required.

BUDDING ARTISTS WELCOME: The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, is offering a special class for young budding artists, ages 12-18, interested in opportunities to showcase their visual creations and develop their skills, 3-5 p.m., Sept. 28. Instructor is Jenavieve Hawks, a local artist and art teacher. Cost is $10 per class, including supplies; scholarships available. For more information call 860-347-4957. LOBSTER OR STEAK DINNER: The Italian American Civic Order will sponsor a Lobster or Steak Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 28, $30, club house on Arbutus Street, Middletown. Dinner includes lobster or steak, clam chowder, corn, salad, potatoes, bread and beverages. Reserve at 860-346-3721 for reservations. The hall and grounds can be rented for social events.

THESE SHINING LIVES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy presents “These Shining Lives: by Melanie Marnich, Sept. 27-28, tickets $30, BYO, at the Academy building on the grounds of the First Church of Christ, Clinton. Jazz and blues musician Russ Becker will provide live music during the dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by pre-show with Shelley Taylor-Boyd, showcasing the American Songbook. Reserve at kidzkonnectionct.org or contacting kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com or 860-2272363. PHILOSOPHY NIGHT: Philosophy Night, 6 p.m., Sept. 28, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939 WOMEN’S ART EXHIBIT: Wandering Uterus IV: MAC650 Gallery Middletown, closing reception, 7-10 p.m., Sept. 28.

THE KENNEDYS: The Kennedys (American folk-rock / pop), 8 p.m., Sept. 28, $20, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, buttonwood.org

STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 28, free, no registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.

Sunday, Sept. 29 SUNDAY WORSHIP: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland holds its regular Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. Following the service is a coffee hour in St. Michael’s Hall, next door to the sanctuary. All are welcome. The church’s missional priest is the Rev. Phil Bjornberg. An Anglican Prayer Bead Workshop meets Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

FUNDRAISING TEA PARTY: Tea party at the Adam Stanton House & General Store, two seatins, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., Sept. 29, fee is a donation to help replace the roof. Sponsored by Tess (nee Taft) and Alan Edge, menu includes homemade scones, lemon curd, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a variety of tea. To reserve a seat, call Tess Taft Edge at 480-2031168. Donations can be made at www.adamstantonhouse.org or by mail to P.O. Box 63, Clinton, CT 06413.

COMMUNITY DAY: Essex Community Day, Sunday, 12-3 p.m., Sept. 29, free, Essex Fire Headquarters, 11 Saybrook Road, Essex. Meet First Responders, learn about volunteerism, free hot dogs and chips, see demonstrations.

AUTHOR TALK/CLUB: Well-Read Black Girl Book Club, 3 p.m., Sept. 29, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

ART SHOW: “She is Water: Healing Sources, Healing Forces,” with 40 original works of art by Connecticut artist Judy Perry, on view in the art gallery located at Mercy By The Sea Retreat Center, 167 Neck Road, Madison. Opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Sept. 29, artist talk begins at 2:30 p.m. Free, public welcome.

Monday, Sept. 30

MYSTERY CLUB: Mystery Book Club, One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, 7 p.m., Sept. 30, Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Books available at the Borrowing Desk. Drop-in; no registration required. New members welcome. Check russelllibrary.org for a list.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 FILM FESTIVAL: Middletown International Film Festival, 7 p.m., Oct. 1, Russell Library: Loveless (Russia, 2017) Facilitator: Victoria Smolkin, Associate Professor of History, Wesleyan University. RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK GROUP:

Racial Justice Book Group: Washington Black by Esi Edgyan, 6 p.m., Oct. 1, free, Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Offered in partnership with the Middletown Racial Justice Community, meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Russell Library. Contact Christy Billings: cbillings@russelllibrary.org or 860-347-2528 x 160.

VOICES OF CLINTON: Voices of Clinton: An Evening with Bob Bischoff, 6 p.m., Oct. 1, Henry Carter Hull Library, free. Details, hchlibrary.org.

ART WORKSHOP: Preschool Art Workshop. Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Ages 2.5 and up at the Durham Library.

CARDINAL KIDS: Cardinal Kids: Inside Your Brain, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 1, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

Wednesday, Oct. 2 PLAY SCRABBLE: Scrabble Wednesday, 5 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Meeting Room 2 or 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Library provies dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards. For ages 12 - 112. Drop in; no registration required. Sign-up online to get an email reminder. SUDDEN LOSS: Coping with a Sudden Loss, with Michelle Pellin, 6 p.m., Oct. 2, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn methods for friends or family members who have lost a family member. Drop-in; no registration required. Questions: Christy Billings 860-347-2528 x 160.

MEDICARE ENROLLMENT: Medicare Open Enrollment Information with Bill Beyer, 2 p.m., Oct. 2, free, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop-in; no registration required.

INGENIUS PREP: Excelling in High School with InGenius Prep, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 2, Durham Library. Learn how to prepare for college. See www.durhamlibrary.org for details and to register.

BUSINESS INSURANCE/MEDICARE:

Hear My Insurance Consultancy Agency owner Eileen O’Neill to learn about options for effectively structuring your business insurance for Medicare and retirement, 6 p.m., Oct. 2, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details, visit hchlibrary.org, or email s arah@hchlibrary.org.

READING GROUP: WESteen Readers, 6 p.m., Oct. 2, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

EMBLEM CLUB: Middletown Emblem Club #452 monthly meeting, 7 p.m,. Oct. 2, Elks Lodge, Crystal Ballroom, Middletown. President Sue Charter presides; refreshment hostesses are Barbara Miller and Gail Giardina. Officers, contact Charter if you can’t attend. A new member will be initiated, officers installed. Members will discuss Veterans Secret Santa program.

Thursday, Oct. 3

PRESCHOOL ART: Preschool Art Workshop, 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, starting Oct. 3, Durham Library. For ages 2-1/2 and up. Registration required; go to www.durhamlibrary.org

LIBRARY POTLUCK: Community Potluck at the Durham Library, 6 p.m., Oct. 3. Kickoff of the One Book, One Durham program. See www.durhamlibrary.org for more information and to register.

RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time, 10 a.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A casual play group begins at 9:30 a.m. For babies under one year of age. Drop-in; no registration required. Siblings welcome.

IRA PLANNING: Top IRA Planning Mistakes, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, free, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. With refreshments, giveaways. Registration is required; call 860-347-2528 to register, or RSVP to Todd Bower at 860-342-2486.

CARDINAL KIDS: Cardinal Kids: DNA, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 3, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939

AUTHOR TALK: Aarti Namdev Shahani, Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m., Deep River Library, for up to 24 months, older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration. For more information, call the library at 860-526-6039.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS: The Rockfall Foundation 2019 Environmental Champion Awards, to be presented at the foundation’s annual meeting, grants & awards celebration, 6 p.m., Oct. 3, at the deKoven House Community Center located at 27 Washington Street in Middletown. More information can be found at www.rockfallfoundation.org.

LIONS CLUB INFO: District 23C Eastern Connecticut Lions announce a newly chartered Cromwell Lions Club and are offering information sessions to present goals and initiatives and to analyze community needs. They will continue to offer biweekly sessions until the club reaches 20 members. Next session, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, at Autumn Lake Healthcare, meeting room, 385 Main St., Cromwell. For information or to RSVP call 860-2372744 or 860-267-6150.

SHORELINE SAILING CLUB: Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3, Westbrook Elks Lodge. New members welcome. Speaker is Toni Andrews presenting “Ghostly Sailings on the Long Island Sound.” Details, visit www.shorelinesailingclub.com

Friday, Oct. 4

KNITTING GROUP: Knitting/Crocheting Group meets Fridays, 2-4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland Knitters work on various projects such as hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless, prayer shawls and afghans for those in need. All knitters/ crocheters welcome. Instruction provided.