CALENDAR

Saturday, March 7 MHS ‘MATILDA’:

Middletown High School will present “Matilda the Musical,” 2 and 7 p.m. March 7. Tickets at the door or reserve at middletownpac.ludus.com.

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn is the guest on the next edition of the health information radio program Healthline. Kahn, a local podiatrist, will discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of chronic heel pain. Healthline is produced by the Middletown Health Department and can be heard March 7 at 3:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on WIHS 104.9 FM.

MAMMA MIA:

Cromwell High School Drama Club presents “Mamma Mia!” the musical, Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, reserved seats. To reserve, go to www.showtix4u.com.

MINI GOLF ADVENTURE:

Fore! The Durham Library MiniGolf Adventure, 5-9 p.m. March 7 and 11 a.m-3 p.m. March 8. See www.durhamlibrary for tickets or call 860-349-9544.

OPEN HOUSE:

Montessori School Open House, 9 a.m.-noon, March 7, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Learn what the Montessori curriculum has to offer. Details, 860-388-3536, www.childrenstree.org.

ARTS OPEN HOUSE:

Learn what Epoch Arts is all about, 1-3 p.m. March 7, open house and free arts day. Meet teachers and staff, take a tour, try a free class. Free, all ages welcome. 27 Skinner St., East Hampton. Details at www.epocharts.org

LUKE HENDON CONCERT:

The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents Luke Hendon and the Django Music Collective, 8 p.m. March 7, tickets $15. Reservations are suggested; go to buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

CORNED BEEF DINNER:

Saturday, March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St., Middletown, is the annual all-you-can-eat Corned Beef Dinner, adults $12, $6 under 12. Takeout available.

STORY TIME:

Special story time celebrating “The Paper Bag Princess,” 10:30 a.m. March 7, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

BUTTER BRAIDS:

The First Church of Christ in East Haddam is selling Butter Braids in time for Easter, with a variety of flavors for $14 each, as well as Joyful Traditions Cake Rolls, also in a variety of flavors, for $15. Rolls are frozen and can be thawed and served. The fundraiser supports the church’s fuel and electric bills. To order, see a member of the church or call Kathy at 860-873-1830. Orders must be made by March 15; items will be delivered to the church March 28.

GENEALOGY CLUB:

Genealogy Club, Godfrey Memorial Library, Middletown, 9:30 a.m., March 7, “How to Research Early American Ancestors (17th and 18th Century)” with Al Fiacre, Chair of the Godfrey Board of Trustees. Free to Godfrey Premium Members. $10 per session for all others. Open to the general public. Details call 860-346-4375.

ART SHOW:

The Middletown Public Schools K-12 Art Show, Wesleyan University’s Zilkha Gallery at The Center for the Arts; opening reception, 5-7 p.m., March 7, snow date March 8, 2-4 p.m.

WINTER FARM MARKET:

Guilford's Dudley Farm Winter Farmers’ Market, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 7, corner of Routes 77 and 80. Shop local farmers and artisans for the finest homegrown and handmade products. There will be a maple sugaring demonstration at the sugar house behind Munger Barn. For more information, visit https://dudleyfarm.com/

REGISTRATION OPEN:

Madhatters Theatre Company is accepting registrations for the summer production of “Willy Wonka,” July 27-Aug. 7, with performances Aug. 2 at the Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Open to students ages 6-17. For further information or to register, email madhattersctc@aol.com or call 860-395-1861. www.madhatterstheatrecompany.com

Sunday, March 8 SUNDAY WORSHIP:

Sunday worship, 9 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, confirmation and adult ed at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information, visit: www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

SPRING CONCERT: The Musical Art Society of Branford’s next concert, Early On Trio, “Welcome Spring! Music from Now and Then,” 3 p.m. March 8, free, public welcome, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. For information, call Chris Cohen at 203453-0287.

FREE CONCERT: Amy Gallatin and the Hot Flashes, 2 p.m. March 8, free, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, Middletown. Details at www.russelllibrary.org.

WINTER SERIES: Essex Winter Series presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert, featuring LINÜ, a vibrant guitar duo comprising Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji, 3 p.m. March 8. For tickets, call 860-272-4572 or visit www.essexwinterseries.com.

CATS IN THE CASTLE:

Cat Tales presents the annual Cats In The Castle, a fundraising event benefiting homeless cats and kittens, 6-10 p.m. April 18 at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville. Tickets include appetizers, dinner, complimentary beer and wine, desserts, silent auctions, raffles. Reserve at www.CatTalesCT.org/CITC. The event is for age 21 and older. all All funds raised go directly to homeless cats and kittens under the care of Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue in Middletown.

MUSICAL ART SOCIETY: The Musical Art Society of Branford’s next concert, “Welcome Spring! Music from Now and Then” 3 p.m. March 9, free, public welcome, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. For information call Chris Cohen at 203-453-0287.

COOKIE DECORATING: Those who like decorating desserts and want to improve or learn new skills are invited to a cookie decorating workshop, noon to 2 p.m., March 8, at the Madison Arts Barn with British baker Alison Luciana, who will provide cookies, decorating materials, tools and new methods. The cost is $35 per child. To register, call 203-245-2689, or email madisonartsbarn@gmail.com. Learn more at www.madisonartsbarn.org.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Portland, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by a coffee hour in St. Michael’s Hall. All are invited. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with storytelling, crafts, games and food. Children join their families in the service to celebrate Holy Eucharist. To contact the church, email trinitychurchportlandct@gmail.com.

NATURE WALK: Beth Lapin will lead a walk sponsored by Middletown Parks & Recreation, 10 a.m. March 8 at Long Hill Estate, a 103-acre estate owned by the city. Remember Daylight Savings Time. Dress for the weather, including sturdy shoes, bring a snack and water; children under 16 are welcome with an adult. The walk is mostly level; leashed dogs with manners welcome. Canceled if inclement weather. Email Beth@BethLapin.com with questions or that morning, call 860-262-2788.

SALVATION ARMY:

The Salvation Army, 515 Main St., Middletown, offers weekly programs and welcomes residents to attend. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., prayer meeting, 11 a.m., Sunday School, noon, worship services. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, food, bread and pastry distribution, 6 p.m., Women’s Ministries; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon, new applicants food pantry sign up, 6 p.m., prayer meeting, Bible study; Friday, 5:30 p.m., children’s music classes, ages 8-12, April through August. For more information, email Jose.Hernandez@use.salvationarmy.org, Raquel.Hernandez@use.salvationarmy. org or call 860-347-7493.

Monday, March 9 60 PLUS CLUB:

The Durham 60+ Club and travel meeting, 1:30 p.m. March 9, Durham Activity Center, second floor, 350 Main St., Durham. Refreshments will be served. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome. For further information, call President Sue Giuffrida at 860-346-0724.

LEGO CLUB:

The Durham Library’s Lego Club meets at 6 p.m. for ages 4 and up on Mondays in March. A new challenge each week. To register, call 860-3499544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org

PRAYER BEADS:

Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Portland, holds a Prayer Bead Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays. To contact the church, email trinitychurchportlandct@gmail.com.

TAX HELP:

AARP Tax Assistance is offered on Mondays March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30. By appointment only; call the East Hampton Senior Center at 860-267-4426.

SMART DRIVERS:

AARP Smart Driver Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9, East Hampton Senior Center. AARP members pay $15, non-members, $20. No cash, check payable to AARP. Call to pre-register, 860-267-4426.

Tuesday, March 10 AUTHOR TALK:

Local author program with Terence Hawkins, American Neolithic, 7 p.m. March 10, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939.

BOOK CLUB:

Get Real: Nonfiction Book Club meeting, 1 p.m. March 10, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Registration requested; call Cathleen Cole at 860669-2342.

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE:

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is hosting a “Party With A Purpose,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. See the documentary “Women's Work: Stories Behind the Movement” that highlights the stories of local Connecticut women. A panel discussion follows, moderated by Mary Boone, Boone Associates. Light refreshments provided. Admission is $10. Reserved online at MiddlesexCountyCF.org or by calling 860-347-0025.

GUIDED MEDITATION:

Guided meditation, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays in March, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Free. For information, call 860-669-2342, email sarah@hchlibrary.org or go to hchlibrary.org

Wednesday, March 11 WESTEEN READERS:

WESteen Readers, 6 p.m. March 11, free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

AUTHOR TALK:

Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo, “A Galaxy of Sea Stars,” 6:30 p.m. March 11, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

IRISH MUSIC:

Traditional Irish Folk Music and Song, Durham Library, 7 p.m. March 11, free, with Paul Pender and Deirdre McMorrow. Register at 860-3499544 or www.durhamlibrary.org.

IRISH DANCE CLASS:

The Dance Corner will visit Deep River Library, 4:30 p.m. March 11, to give an Irish step dance class for grade school boys and girls. Registration required, limited to 15 for ages 6-10. Go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on the monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039.

LUNCH AND LEARN:

Essex Lunch and Learn series, “Jessie Hull Mayer: An Independent Artist,” noon-1 p.m. March 11; “Connecticut River Fish Migrations, noon-1 p.m. April 8, Connecticut River Museum, Essex, in the museum’s boathouse. Seating is limited. Members may attend these talks for free, non-members pay $5. To register, go to www.ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269.

Thursday, March 12 BOOK LAUNCH:

Leslie Bulion Book Launch Party, “Amphibian Acrobats,” Durham Library, 6:30 p.m. March 12, for all ages. To register, call 860-349-9544 or visit www.durhamlibrary.org.