The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
CALENDAR
BOOKS, POETRY, TALKS, ETC.
Branford: James Hatch, author of Touching the Dragon and Other Techniques for Surviving Life’s Wars, will give a talk at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Stony Creek, 2 p.m., Feb. 29. Hatch is a former special ops Navy SEAL, master naval parachutist and expert military dog trainer, and founder of spikesk9.org. Copies of his book will be for sale and signing. Donations welcome. For more information: wwml.org or call 203-4888702.
Centerbrook: Architectural designer Misha Semenov, free illustrated talk on building projects and ideas designed to reconnect with nature, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in The Cube at Centerbrook Architects, 67 Main St., focus on a new emphasis on biophilia and the emotional connection to nature in architecture. RSVP: 860-767-1560.
Clinton: Winter Book Chat: February Edition, 9:30 a.m., Feb. 25, with books, coffee, chocolate and breakfast, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Share reviews, get reading suggestions, learn about hot titles, win books. Held every fourth Tuesday. Details, hchlibrary.org.
Derby: Evening book club, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 24, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, discussing “A River Runs through It” by Norman Maclean. Copies of the book are available at the library. Details, call 203-734-1492.
Derby: Evening Book Club with “A River Runs Through It,” by Norman Maclean, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. 203-734-1492.
Derby: Lunchtime book discussion, 12:30 p.m., Feb. 26, free, Derby Public Library, discussing “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Copies available. Dropins are welcome, no registration required. For further information contact the Reference Desk at 203-736-1482.
East Haven: Poetry Lounge and Open Mic Night at Hagaman Library, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 26, reading by poet Deborah Elmore, followed by open mic, all ages welcome. To participate RSVP at the library or call 203-468-3890.
East Haven: Book Discussion of “The Giver of Stars” by JoJo Moyes, HagaFeb. man Memorial Library, 227 Main St. Feb. 24, 3 p.m. hagamanlibrary.org
East Haven: Military and Veterans History Group: “The Effects on a Bronze Star Veteran from East Haven who Goes to Vietnam and Returns,” Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St. Feb. 26, 2 p.m. hagamanlibrary.org
Guilford: Metropolitan Oper Talk: “Agrippina” by Handel, Library, 67 Park St. Feb. 25, 7 p.m. 203-453-8282
Hamden: Tim Malloy, an Emmy Award-winning television reporter and New York Times bestselling author, will discuss his reporting on convicted child predator Jeffrey Epstein, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27, Mount Carmel Auditorium, at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave. This talk, which is part of the School of Communications’ speaker series, is free and open to the public.
Madison: R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Janice Kaplan with “The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World,” Feb. 23, 4 p.m.; Eliot Schrefer with “The Lost Rainforest #3: Rumi's Riddle,” Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.; Classics Book Group, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. .203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Middletown: Lisa G. Samia, The Nameless and the Faceless of the Civil War, 3 p.m., Feb. 23, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.
Middletown: Paul Vidich ’72, P’00, ’03, The Coldest Warrior, 7 p.m., .Feb. 24, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.
Middletown: Chapters Book Club, Ruby in the Sky, 4:15 p.m., Feb. 26, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.
Middletown: Mystery! meeting, 7 p.m., Feb. 27, meeting room 2, Russell Library, Middletown, discussing “Hollywood Homicide” by Kelleye Garrett. Books available to borrow. Drop-in; no registration required. New members welcome. Details at www.russelllibrary.org.
Milford: Black Heritage Stamp Collection, Library, 57 New Haven Ave. On display at the Library through Feb. 203-783-3292
North Haven: Mystery Book Club -Kill Artist by Daniel Silva, 7 p.m., Feb. 27, free, North Haven Library, Registration suggested; call 203-239-5803.
North Haven: Romance Book Club, 7 p.m., Feb. 25, North Haven Library, discussing “Virgin River” by Robyn Carr. Registration suggested. Details, call 203-239-5803.
North Haven: Children’s Winter Reading Challenge, North Haven Library Children’s Department, 17 Elm St. Through Feb. 28. 203-239-5803, northhavenlibrary.net
North Haven: Romance Book Club with “Virgin River,” by Robyn Carr, Library Children’s Department, 17 Elm St. Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Children’s Winter Reading Challenge, Library Children’s Department, 17 Elm St. Through Feb. 28. 203-239-5803, northhavenlibrary.net
Seymour: Evening Book Club with “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn, Library, 46 Church St. Feb 25, 6 p.m. 203-8883903.
Seymour: “The Suffragette Movement” by Mark Albertson, Seymour Library, 46 Church St. Feb 26, 6:30 p.m. 203-888-3903.
Woodbridge: A Perfect Pairing with Kim Larkin, Library, 10 Newton Road. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. 203-389-3434, woodbridgetownlibrary.org
COMEDY
Bridgeport: Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. New Talent Showcase, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. $5. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
New Haven: Comedy Night: NYC's Mike Lemme Live in New Haven, Cafe Nine, 250 State St. Feb. 26, 8 p.m. $10-$8.
FAIRS, FESTS, FOOD, FUN
Cromwell: 5th Annual DeSoto Council #6 Knights of Columbus Charity Bowl, 12-3 p.m., Feb. 23, benefiting Cromwell Food Bank, at Bowl-o-Rama, Newington. $20 per person, $10 12 and under.
Register at www.cromwellkofc.com/ charitybowl.htm for registration details. Inquiries can be sent to cromwellkofc@yahoo.com.
East Haven: Italian Night Fundraiser For Disaster Relief/Youth Hunger, doors open at 5 p.m., Feb. 23, sponsored by the East Haven Lions Club, at Christ & The Epiphany Church, Park Place, East Haven. Entertainment by Richard DiPalma. Raffle 50/50. Adults $15, $5 under 13, free age 5 and under. BYOB. For tickets call Sue. 203-6406975 or Corinne, 203-306-6566. Limited tickets sold at the door.
Madison: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner, First Congregational Church of Madison Hubley Hall, 26 Meeting House Lane. Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m. Free will donation accepted. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and bread, juice and coffee. Talent show and music. RSVP. 203245-2739, ext. 10.
Milford: Lauralton Hall’s Annual Irish Night, Feb. 29, doors open at 6:45 p.m., to support scholarships and financial aid. Featuring the Highland Rovers Band, Damien Connolly and TRAD, Fairfield Gaelic Pipe and Drum band and the Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance. Coffee, tea, soda bread and dessert buffet provided, including Frisbie's Pie Company pies; BYOB and snacks. $25 per person, 21 and over; tickets and info at www.lauraltonhall.org/IrishNight or call 203-8772786, ext.129
New Haven: CT Bellydance Salon hosted by Elisheva and Joy, The State House, 310 State St. Feb. 23, 4:30-11 p.m. $15-$12. statehousepresents.com
North Haven: North Haven Congregational Church invites church members and the public to join the Women’s Fellowship in a St Patrick’s Celebration, 6 p.m., March 7, Carroll Hall, 28 Church St., North Haven. Corned beef dinner with all the trimmings, surprise entertainment. Tickets $17 adults, $5 children under 12. Reserve by calling the church office at 203-239-5691; takeout available, advance orders and advance tickets must be purchased by March 1.
Portland: Dancing, dinner and drinks to support the CT Draft Horse Rescue, 6 p.m., Feb. 29, St. Clements Castle, 1931 Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland. Tickets $80 per person, deadine is
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FILM
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