CALENDAR

Monday, June 8 COFFEE CONVERSATIONS:

Coffee Conversations with the Portland Library, 10 a.m., Mondays in May and June. Talk about what you’re watching, reading, series binging, books you want to read. All are welcome. To join the meeting go to www.portlandct.org/ and click on “Join remote meeting access though Zoom,” scroll down to the bottom of the Town's home page.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Nonfiction Book Discussion with the Durham Library, 7:30 p.m., June 8, free. Join us on Zoom to discuss “Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir” by Jennifer McGaha. Go to www.durhamlibrary.org to register.

OPEN MIC: Anything Goes Open Mic with Moments of Gratitude, Mondays, 7 p.m., free, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

Tuesday, June 9 LAUGHTER YOGA:

Tuesdays: Laughter Yoga - 7 p.m., free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission. GILLETTE FRIENDS: The Friends of Gillette Castle State Park will hold its June meeting at 6 p.m. June 9 on Zoom. Go to zoom.us/join, and enter the meeting ID, 961 2700 0932, and password 1Ha2dP. Members are asked to email board nominations to info@gillettecastlefriends.org prior to the meeting.

CONCERT SERIES: Shanties & Sails, the Connecticut River Museum’s latest public concert series, kicks off June 9 and continues Tuesdays in June at the Connecticut River Museum, Essex. After a free onehour live performance, attendees have the option to board the historic reproduction sailing vessel, the Onrust, for a second hour of sailing and live music on the river. Ticket purchase required. Schedule: June 9, Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle; June 16, Marc Bernier, June 23, Johnson Girls Band. Advance tickets encouraged, go to ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-7678269.

Wednesday, June 10 GARDEN CHATS:

Garden Chats with the Portland Library, 2 p.m., Wednesdays in May and June. Talk about what you’re planting, share tips. To join these virtual meetings, go to www.portlandct.org/ and click on "Join remote meeting access though Zoom", scroll down to the bottom of the Town's home page.

FAMILY RESEARCH: Imagine Your Story, family research program, 7 p.m. June 10, with the Durham Library. Go to www.durhamlibrary.org to register. MEMBER LUNCHEON:Special Virtual Member Luncheon, June 11, noon, hosted by the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, with a focus on the gradual reopening of Connecticut’s economy which is underway, and what precautions will be necessary for the foreseeable future. Cost is $10 for members of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, and $15 for non-members. Advance registration required. Please register online: www.middlesexchamber.com.

Thursday, June 11 SUMMER MARKET:

Durham’s summer market, Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m. Residents are reminded to follow state guidelines with physical distancing, proper handwashing and masks; all vendors will be wearing coverings and masks; one customer at each booth at a time. A wide variety of vendors are expected For information, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit www.townofdurhamct.org The gates for the Durham Fair will be opened for market parking and looping around to exit. Enter through Broadway and exit on Canfield as noted in the map. Do not hang out or go anywhere else on the Durham Fair property, it is private.

STORYTIMES: Virtual Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, with the Portland Library’s Miss Jenn and Miss Patty in May and June. Go to www.portlandlibraryct.org or call 860-342-6770 to register. A Zoom link and password for extra security will be sent to each registered email address within 24 hours of the event.

GOTTA’S OPEN MIC: Thursdays, Bob Gotta's Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org, TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

YARN CREATIONS: Take a stroll through the center of East Hampton and you’re likely to see a pink elephant, giant loaf of bread, jelly fish, as well as other amazing objects. They are amazing because they are all created from yarn. Various knitting and crocheting enthusiasts from East Hampton, Hebron, and Marlborough and students from Epoch Arts have created this special fiber arts installation for everyone’s enjoyment, June 4-July 12.

Friday, June 12 ZOOM PAINT NIGHTS:

Epoch Arts Zoom Teen Paint Nights, for grades 6-12, on Zoom, 7-9 p.m., June 12-13, $15 per person. After registering, you will be given information for curbside pick up for art supplies and receive a Zoom link via email. Grab a snack and hop on to Zoom. To register go to www.epocharts.org/ classes-registration

Saturday, June 13 ALIGNED WITH SOURCE:

Saturdays, Aligned with Source with Annaita Gandhy - 10:30 a.m.-noon, free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org, TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

SHREDDING DAY: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce Shredding Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13. A truck from the Shredding Source of Guilford will be parked in the lot between the Chamber office and the Town Hall Annex, between 48 and 50 East Main St. Enterfrom the Town Hall Driveway Entrance (54 East Main Street) and go around to the Chamber/Town Annex parking Lot. Curbside pickup only, $7 per box, copy paper carton size. Questions, call the Chamber of Commerce office at 860-669-3889 or email chamber@clintonctchamber.com

ZOOM PAINT NIGHTS: Epoch Arts Zoom Teen Paint Nights, for grades 6-12, on Zoom, 7-9 p.m., June 12-13, $15 per person. After registering, you will be given information for curbside pick up for art supplies and receive a Zoom link via email. Grab a snack and hop on to Zoom. To register go to www.epocharts.org/ classes-registration

Sunday, June 14 ONLINE WORSHIP:

Virtual Worship, 9 a.m., with Faith Lutheran Church, Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. All are welcome.

CRUISE NIGHT: Middletown’s annual Cruise Night on Main Street, June 14, 1 p.m., is an actual ride, showcasing classic and antique vehicles on a 3.8-mile ride through Middletown, starting from NAPA, 1260 Newfield St., Middletown. The route has been designed to pass the police station, fire station and Middlesex Hospital and will ask participants to honk as they drive by to give a big thanks to our first responders, frontline and healthcare workers. The virtual festivities will begin at 1 p.m., kicking-off immediately from the NAPA parking lot. Register at https:// cruisenightonmain.com/

Monday, June 15 OPEN MIC:

Anything Goes Open Mic with Moments of Gratitude, Mondays, 7 p.m., free, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

COFFEE CONVERSATIONS: Coffee Conversations with the Portland Library, 10 a.m., Mondays in May and June. Talk about what you’re watching, reading, series binging, books you want to read. All are welcome. To join the meeting go to www.portlandct.org/ and click on “Join remote meeting access though Zoom,” scroll down to the bottom of the Town's home page.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Tuesdays: Laughter Yoga - 7 p.m., free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

Tuesday, June 16 CONCERT SERIES:

Shanties & Sails, the Connecticut River Museum’s latest public concert series, kicks off June 9 and continues Tuesdays in June at the Connecticut River Museum, Essex. After a free onehour live performance, attendees have the option to board the historic reproduction sailing vessel, the Onrust, for a second hour of sailing and live music on the river. Ticket purchase required. Schedule: June 16, Marc Bernier, June 23, Johnson Girls Band. Advance tickets encouraged, go to ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Virtual KeyBank Workshop Series on Developing a Digital Content Calendar, 8 a.m., June 16 on Zoom. Visit www.middlesexchamber.com to register or call 860347-6924.

Wednesday, June 17 BOOK CLUB:

Hoopla Book Club Hub, 7:30 p.m., June 17 with the Durham Library. Join us on Zoom to discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. See our website www.durhamlibrary.org to register.

GARDEN CHATS: Garden Chats with the Portland Library, 2 p.m., Wednesdays in May and June. Talk about what you’re planting, share tips. To join these virtual meetings, go to www.portlandct.org/ and click on "Join remote meeting access though Zoom", scroll down to the bottom of the Town's home page.

FREE WEBINARS: The MEWS+ Entrepreneurial Community is collaborating with Rebecca Mead of Chester-based INQ Creative & Consulting, to provide a free webinar series for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses on essential marketing topics including strategy and planning, e-mail, social media, public relations, and measurement. June 17, How to Create a Simple, Agile Marketing Plan for your Start-up and Small Business. For a full schedule and to register go to https:// midweekmarketing.co/

Thursday, June 18

STORYTIMES: Virtual Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, with the Portland Library’s Miss Jenn and Miss Patty in May and June. Go to www.portlandlibraryct.org or call 860-342-6770 to register. A Zoom link and password for extra security will be sent to each registered email address within 24 hours of the event.

SUMMER MARKET: Durham’s summer market, Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m. Residents are reminded to follow state guidelines with physical distancing, proper handwashing and masks; all vendors will be wearing coverings and masks; one customer at each booth at a time. A wide variety of vendors are expected For information, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit www.townofdurhamct.org The gates for the Durham Fair will be opened for market parking and looping around to exit. Enter through Broadway and exit on Canfield as noted in the map. Do not hang out or go anywhere else on the Durham Fair property, it is private. YARN CREATIONS: Take a stroll through the center of East Hampton and you’re likely to see a pink elephant, giant loaf of bread, jelly fish, as well as other amazing objects. They are amazing because they are all created from yarn. Various knitting and crocheting enthusiasts from East Hampton, Hebron, and Marlborough and students from Epoch Arts have created this special fiber arts installation for everyone’s enjoyment, June 4-July 12.

FATHER’S DAY PAINTING: Epoch Arts Father’s Day Youth Paint Nights, 6 p.m., June 18-19, $15, for grades 2-5, on Zoom. After registering, you will be given information for curbside pick up for art supplies and receive a Zoom link via email. Grab a snack and hop on to Zoom. To register go to www.epocharts.org/ classes-registration.