CALENDAR

Saturday, Nov. 16

ART OF TRANSFORMATION: Meet Sifu Michael Fuchs, author of “The Shaolin Butterfly Style: The Art of Transformation,” 10 a.m., Nov. 16, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, Middletown.

CONCERT: Singer Cory Branan performs Nov. 16, at Mac 650 Artist Gallery & Co-Op, 650 Main St., Middletown. For tickets and information, go to https:// www.facebook.com/mac650gallery/

COFFEE HOUR: State Reps. Vincent Candelora and Noreen Kokoruda are holding a coffee and conversation” constituent event, 9-10 a.m., Nov. 16, at Dunkin Donuts, 38 Main St. Anyone with questions can call 860-240-8700 or email vincent.candelora@housegop.ct.gov or noreen.kokoruda@housegop.ct.gov. OPEN MIC: Teen Open Mic, 3-5 p.m., Nov. 16, $5, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org BOTTOMLEY TRIO: Brett Bottomley Trio in concert, 8 p.m., Nov. 16, $15. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. buttonwood.org TELLABRATION IN CHESTER: Awardwinning storyteller, Valerie Tutson, will entertain adults at the Chester United Church, 7 p.m., Nov. 16. Tickets $10. Tutson has been telling stories in schools, churches, libraries, festivals and conferences since 1991. A full listing of Tellabration! sites in Connecticut with dates and times can be found by logging onto http://www.connstorycenter.org/tellabration.htm or by calling The Connecticut Storytelling Center at 860-439-2764. FALL FARM TOUR: Six Killingworth farms will open their doors to the public free of charge for the 3rd annual Killingworth fall farm tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 16. Each farm has plenty of shopping and time for tours. No food vendors or public restrooms. Participating farms are Bitta Blue Farm, 228 River Rd., Down the Lane Farm, 18 Reservoir Rd., Lavender Pond Farm, 318 Roast Meat Hill Rd., Chatfield Hollow Farm, 12 Firetower Rd., and Leightsinger Farm, 293 Route 81. For information email at nealpacas@aol.com or call 860-663-3482.

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: A special Saturday night show at Leif Nilsson Srping Street Studio & Gallery, Chester, 7-10 p.m., Nov. 16. $20 donation, BYOB and picnic, inside if it rains. Kat and David will perform.

THE SEAGULL: Chekhov’s “The Seagull” with Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company, in a contemporary translation by Anya Reiss. Nov. 14-16, 22-23, 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $8 children. Pay what you can on Nov. 14. 128 Washington St., Middletown. www.oddfellows.org, 860-347-6143

STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 16, free, no registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939 MUSICAL STORYTELLER: Kala Farnham, a musical storyteller in the folk tradition, 7 p.m., Nov. 16, last of Trinity Church Vital Connections Through Music series, 345 Main St., Portland. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists will be held after the concert. $15 free will offering.

Sunday, Nov. 17

READERS THEATER: Readers Theatre presents “Mary Jane” by Amy Herzog, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, Middletown. Drop-in; no registration required. HOLIDAY SHOW: Artists for World Peace Holiday Show at Mercy by the

Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Road, Madison, Nov. 17-Dec. 17, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Paintings, jewelry, handmade quilts. Opening reception Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m., with live music by harpist Kasha Breau. Free.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown, 9 a.m., Worship with Eucharist; 10:15 a.m.: Sunday School, Confirmation & Adult Education.

THE SEAGULL: Chekhov’s “The Seagull” with Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company, in a contemporary translation by Anya Reiss. Nov. 14-16, 22-23, 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $8 children. Pay what you can on Nov. 14. 128 Washington St., Middletown. www.oddfellows.org, 860-347-6143

AUTHOR PROGRAM: Local Author Program with Rachel Kodanaz, Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time, 3 p.m., Nov. 17, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9 a.m.: Worship with Eucharist; 10:15 a.m.: Sunday School, & Confirmation at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. HOLIDAY RECEPTION: Holiday reception, 1-4 p.m., Nov. 17, Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative, Main Street, Essex. “Libations and nibbles” provided. Artists thinking of joining are also welcome. Handmade gifts available for sale.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: Middlesex Health 35th Annual Service of Remembrance, 2 p.m., Nov. 17, auditorium of Mercy High School, Middletown, doors open 1:15 p.m., The service honors those who died between Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019 while receiving care under Middlesex Health’s Hospice Program or Palliative Care Services. All are welcome, reception follows. For more information, call 860-358-8852.

SCRIPTURE PERFORMANCE: First Congregational Church of Cromwell hosts Rev. Dr Michael Ferris and his interpretation of Jeremiah 18, “A Journey to the Potter's House,” 9:30 a.m., Nov. 17, 355 Main St., Cromwell. For further information visit our website at fcccromwell.org, Facebook.org or call the church office 860-635-4806.

Monday, Nov. 18

ART SHOW: The Artists of Chester Art Show, featuring local and Chester Village artists, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 18, Masonicare at Chester Village, 317 West Main Street, Chester. Wine, beer & lite fare provided; work by local artists that will be on display throughout the common areas, Nov. 18-Dec. 17. RSVP by Nov. 13 for the opening event to 860-615-3899.

BUS TRIP: Bus trip to Christmas Tree Shops, 9 a.m., Nov. 18, from the East Hampton Senior Center, $3 transportation fee, lunch on you at Olive Garden. Call 860-267-4426 or stop by.

FREE MOVIE: ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon,” 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details, hchlibrary.org. Free popcorn. BENEFITS OF MOVEMENT: Hear a talk on the benefits of movement with local author Maggie Downie, who runs a fitness and wellness company, 6 p.m., Nov. 18, Deep River Library. Her book, “Keep Moving: Take Steps to Relieve Pain & Improve your life” available for sale. Open to all. No registration is required. Details, call 860-526-6039.

MEDITATION FOR ALL: Meditation, Mondays in November, 6:30 p.m., Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, led by Linda Busk. Drop-in. hchlibrary.org.

BOOK GROUP: Nonfiction Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, Durham Public Library. The group will discuss “The Stranger in the Woods” by Michael

Finkel. No registration.

TOWN MEETING: A special town meeting will be held at the Durham Town Hall, third floor meeting room, 8 p.m., Nov. 18. Voters will be asked to approve a property tax relief amendment and to elect a town representative to serve on the fire department’s board of trustees.

WRITE IN: National Novel Writing Month (NanoWriMo) Weekly Write-in, 6 p.m., Nov. 18, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939

Tuesday, Nov. 19

COLLEGE PROGRAM: College 4 Less, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 19, Durham Library. Learn how to get your student into the best fit college. To register visit www.durhamlibrary.org

READERS THEATER: Readers Theater performs “Mary Jane,” 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Durham Library. To register visit www.durhamlibrary.org

SOUND HEALING: Crystal Bowl Sound Healing w/ Lou Sorrentino, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Donations welcome.buttonwood.org MEET & GREET: Welcome to Clinton! Newcomer’s Meet & Greet, 6 p.m., Nov. 19, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Food and refreshments provided. Learn about resources, get information about civic groups and businesses, meet neighbors and town representatives. New residents get a Welcome Tote from the Clinton Welcoming Crew. For information email clintonwelcomingcrew@gmail.com..

MEDICARE SEMINAR: ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage Seminar, 1 p.m., Nov. 19, Masonicare at Cheter Village, Chester. To attend, RSVP direction to Beverly at 860-526-4257 or via email at beverlygoodrich@comcast.net.

TED TALKS: Curated selection of TED Talks and discussion, third Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details, hchlibrary.org.

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 one-on-one, English classes. Information sessions, 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Branford High School on 185 East Main St., Branford. Details, 203488-5693, www.erace.adult.org.

RIBBON CUTTING: The Ädelbrook Transitional Academy has recently expanded its space and will be celebrating with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, at 125 Riverview Center Suite 102. They will also be celebrating the third year anniversary of the Ädelbrook Barkery. The public is welcome and refreshments will be provided.

GILLETTE MEETING: Friends Of Gillette Castle State Park has rescheduled its November meeting for Nov. 19, 6 p.m. at the visitor center, 67 River Road, East Haddam. AARP MEETING: AARP Chapter #3310 monthly meeting, 1 p.m., Nov. 19, St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed, followed by a performance by the Bristol Old Time Fiddlers Club, then refreshments. Meetings are open to the public. Bring a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry. For information, call Shirley at 860-916-5978. CARDINAL KIDS: Cardinal Kids, Stand Up Comedy with The Hysterics, 4:30 p.m., Nov. 19, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.