CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 21

HOMESCHOOLERS: Homeschool Hub, 1 p.m., Oct. 21, Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 4 - 10. Drop in; no registration required. BOOK DISCUSSION: One Book One Durham Book Discussion, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21 and 11 a.m. Oct. 26. “This Is Where You Belong” by Melody Warnick. To register, call 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org TONIC TALK: Kristy from Bittersweet Farm will be at the Deep River Library, 6 p.m., Oct. 21, to give a Tonic Talk to help fight winter illnesses. Learn about immunity tonics, taste elderberry syrup and get instructions on how to make your own tonic to boost immunity! No registration is required for this event. Open to all. Tuesday, Oct. 22 FILM FESTIVAL: Middletown International Film Festival, 7 p.m., Oct. 22, Russell Library: Roma (Mexico, 2018) Facilitator: Maria Ospina, Associate Professor of Spanish, Wesleyan University. HANDBELL CHOIR: Shoreline Ringers Handbell Choir, 7 p.m., Oct. 22. A night learning about handbells at the Durham Library. To register, call 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org

URBAN LEGENDS: Teen Mythos: Urban Legends, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 22. Discuss phenomenons paired with an activity. Grades 6 and up. To register, call 860349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org CONNECTICUT RIVER FERRIES:

University of Hartford Professor Wick Griswold, free illustrated talk on Connecticut River ferries, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on history of the ferries and their impact on Connecticut. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

CLINTON GHOST WALKS: Clinton Historical Society Ghost Walks, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Oct. 22-23, hour-long walk through town streets, ending at the Indian River Cemetery, then to the Stanton House for a bonfire, refreshments and tours. Tickets $13, reservations required. email to CHSOldBrick@gmail.com. Details, go to www.clintoncthistory.org

SENIOR SEMINARS: Health seminars for Durham, Middlefield residents, luncheon format, 12 p.m., speaker at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 22. Dr. Gail Sullivan, specialist in geriatric medicine, presents “Are You Aging Successfully?” These seminars are free, donations accepted.

FALL BOOK CHAT: Fall Book Chat: October Edition, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 22, free, drop in. Details, hchlibrary.org.

BATS OF CONNECTICUT: Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist supporting the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Team, will be presenting Bats of Connecticut, 6 p.m., Oct. 22, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Free. Details, hchlibrary.org FLU CLINIC, FAIR: Middletown annual Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 22, Municipal Building Council Chamber, 245 deKoven Drive. Seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines offered from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Download a consent form from www.middletownct.gov. Fair includes information, spinal, acupuncture, blood pressure, glucose, massage, oral cancer screenings. Free. For more information, call 860-638-4962

ADULT EDUCATION: East Shore Region Adult & Continuing Education (ERACE) offers free classes for residents of Branford, North Branford, Clinton & Guilford; GED, online learning, classroom or oneon-one, English classes. Information sessions, 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Branford High School on 185 East Main St., Branford and at 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jared Elliot Middle School, Clinton. Details, 203-488-5693, www.erace.adult.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

DOCUMENTARY: HEAL: Documentary, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Director Kelly Noonan's documentary follows three people on actual high-stakes healing journeys. Free, dropin, no registration required.

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. GRIEF SUPPORT: A Grief Support Group meets at 10:30 a.m., second, fourth Wednesdays, Estuary Council of seniors 220 Main St., Old Saybroook. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information, call Deb at 860-388-1611 ext.204 or visit www.ecsenior.org

DOCUMENTARY: HEAL: Documentary, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Director Kelly Noonan's documentary follows three people on actual high-stakes healing journeys. Free, dropin, no registration required. CLINTON GHOST WALKS: Clinton Historical Society Ghost Walks, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Oct. 22-23, hour-long walk through town streets, ending at the Indian River Cemetery, then to the Stanton House for a bonfire, refreshments and tours. Tickets $13, reservations required. email to CHSOldBrick@gmail.com. Details, go to www.clintoncthistory.org BOOKS & BUZZ: Teen Books & Buzz, 7 p.m., Oct. 23 at the Durham Library. “Sheets” by Brenna Thummler. No registration. www.durhamlibrary.org AUTHOR TALK: Eileen Pollack, "The Professor of Immortality", 7 p.m., Oct. 23, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939 SLIME MAKING: Create Your Own Slime Party, 4 p.m., Oct. 23, free, registration required, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT:

Protecting CT’s Environment: Achievements and Challenges: Session 3, 7 p.m., Oct. 23, Trinity Church on the Green, Branford. Arthur Helmus, Vice Chair of the CT Chapter Sierra Club Legislative Committee is the speaker. Free: no registration required. For more information contact Margaret Sipple at sipplemp@gmail.com or visit www.livingwiselyandwell.org

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Women in Business Leadership Conference, Luncheon, and Health and Wellness Fair, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 23, Red Lion Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell part of Connecticut Connections Middlesex County’s Premier Business Expo. $85 per person. Details go to https://www.middlesexchamber.com/

GHOST HUNTING: Reality of Ghost Hunting, 6 p.m., Oct. 23, with co-founders of Connecticut Ghost Investigations (CGI), Jim Chianese and Jeff Banks, at the Deep River Library. Intended for an adult audience. No registration is required. Details, call 860-526-6039

TATAS, PIZZA: Tatas and a Pizza Truck, the culiminating party, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 23, Village at South Farms, Middletown. Exhibit, awards, raffle. Details,

OPEN ENROLLMENT: Help offered with Medicare plan comparisons with Choices Counselors available by appointment, 9 a.m-1 p.m., Oct. 23, East Hampton Senior Center, East Hampton. Stop by to sign up. TOURISM SUMMIT: Middlesex Chamber of Commerce 2019 Fall Tourism Summit, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Red Lion Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Details, middlesexchamber.com

CAREER FAIR: More than 30 employers expected at Middlesex County Fall Career Fair, 11 a.m-2 p.m., Oct. 23. Red Lion Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Details, middlesexchamber.com

Thursday, Oct. 24

CANDIDATE FORUMS: The Middletown Federation of Teachers, Middletown Ministeral Alliance and the Middletown NAACP’s last municipal candidate forum will be held at the Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center at Middletown High School. Doors open 6:30 p.m., forum from 7-9 p.m. Board of Education forum, Oct. 24. Each candidate will be given 2 minutes for introduction and 1 minute to respond to every question asked. At the end, each candidate will be given 2 minutes for closing statements. Afterwards candidates will be invited to meet and chat with the public in the foyer.

BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch, 3:45 p.m., Oct. 10, 24, Deep River Library. Drop in, no registration. For details go to http:// deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.comand click on our monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039. 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.

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. DRUG TRENDS: Current Drug Trends, 6 p.m., Oct. 24, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, with information presented by the Middletown Substance Abuse Prevention Council. Register with erica.skoutas@hhchealth.org or call 860-8521080. KNIT AND SEW: Knit and Sew group meets at the Middlefield Federated Church, Main Street, Middlefield. Open to all skill levels. 7-9 p.m., Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Dec. 26. For more details, call 860-349-9881. FARMERS MARKET: Durham Farmers Market, 9 a.m., Oct. 24, with Dude's Donuts, G-Monkey, 24 Peace clothing line, others. Children encouarged to dress up for trick or treating.

AUTHOR TALK: Brendan Wenzel, A Stone Sat Still, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 24, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

MONTESSORI WORKSHOP: “Montessori in Your Home” workshop, 5:3-7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, public welcome. Children’s Tree Montessori School 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Dinner, childcare available for $25 per family. Details, call 860-3883536 or www.childrenstree.org.

COLLEGE FAIR: Annual college fair at Daniel Hand High School, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, in the gym at the high school. Recruiters, career professionals welcome all grades. Students, parents or guardians welcome. Free.

DRUM CIRCLE: Middlesex Drum Circle, 7-9 p.m., $5, Oct. 24, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Led by Andrew Prue; extra percussion available, or bring your own. buttonwood.org.

PRODUCTIVE READING: Sound, productive reading discussion with Patrick L. McKiernan, former English department chairman, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Registration requested, go to hchlibrary.org/readingempowerment or call 860-669-2342.

MANIS FOR A CURE: Manis For A Cure, 4-8 p.m., Oct. 24, East Hampton High School Cafeteria, East Hampton. Manicures, baked goods, and raffle items for a donation: All proceeds go to the CT Breast Health Initiative.