CALENDAR

Saturday, June 20

ALIGNED WITH SOURCE: Aligned with Source with Annaita Gandhy, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 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.

ROSE GARDEN CLEANUP: Walnut Hill Rose Garden in New Britain needs volunteers to help clean up the weeds and overgrowth in the rose garden. A cleanup day is set for 9 a.m.-noon June 20. Volunteers should bring masks, gloves and digging and cutting tools if you have them. Call 860 202-5243 if you need directions. The garden is near the WWI War memorial at at the top of the hill near the Hospital of Central CT. All ages are welcome.

DASH FOR DIAPERS: Bare Necessities, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and wipes to families in need, is hosting a Ducky Dip for Diapers, aka Ducky Dash for Diapers, 1 p.m. June 20, on Facebook Live. Fourteen winners will get a variety of prizes.To adopt a duck, go to www.barenecessitiesct.org or visit Clinton Paint in Clinton, Grove Gardens in Clinton, AJ Hair Design in Westbrook, or Seaside Wine and Spirits in Old Saybrook.

ONRUST READY TO SAIL:Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, is now available for public cruises Thursdays through Mondays. The ship can be used for birthday parties, corporate meetings and other private charters through mid-October, leaving from the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. For a full listing of museum programs or to buy tickets for the Onrust, go to www.ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269.

GUILFORD MARKET: Guilford's Farmers Market at the Dudley Farm Museum is now open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through November at 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Regular vendors are back and several new vendors have joined the summer season, safely spaced out around the farm. Visit Facebook-DudleyFarmFarmersMarket or Instagram-@Dudley_Farm_Mkt_CT for weekly updates.

Sunday, June 21

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

SUMMER PROGRAM: CELC Middle School of Branford offers a safe, all-day summer program, June 29 to Aug. 14. Maximum eight students per session, ages 9 to 12. Activities include outdoor nature studies, art, music, math games and a visit to a local farm. Small-group, healthy-spacing safety protocols will keep children healthy and active. Limited openings available; register now at mandm@CTExperiential.org or call 203-433-4658.

CHURCH SERVICES: First Congregational Church of Cromwell is welcoming home its members, friends and guests as it resumes in-person services. Summer worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be practiced. Temperatures are taken prior to entering the sanctuary; those with a temperature less than 100.4 will be admitted. The parking lot is just north of church and is handicapped accessible. Services are also streamed live on Facebook and at www.firstcongregationalchurch.com.

Monday, June 22

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 June. Talk about what you’re watching, reading, series binging or 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, then scroll down to the bottom of the town's home page.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Laughter Yoga, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957.

SUMMER READING: Summer Reading 2020 at the Durham Library officially begins June 22. Reading logs will be available for pickup outside the library, our summer programming page goes live, and Jester Jim will perform a live show on YouTube for the kickoff. Visit Facebook, Instagram or www.durhamlibrary.org for details.

Tuesday, June 23

CONCERT SERIES: Shanties & Sails, the Connecticut River Museum’s latest public concert series, June 23, featuring the Johnson Girls Band, at the museum in Essex. After a free one-hour 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, advance tickets encouraged; go to ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269. BOOK TASTINGS: Virtual Summer of Words & Pictures Read Aloud Book Tasting, 11 a.m. June 23, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

LIBRARY REOPENING: The Godfrey Memorial Library, Middletown, is reopening June 23. Visitors must wear masks while visiting; call ahead of you don’t have one. Social distancing is in place for all staff and patrons, with seating limited to half the library’s capacity. No in-person meetings will be held, but they continue on Zoom. Call the library at 860-346-4375.

CHAMBER BREAKFAST: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Virtual Member Breakfast featuring Tony Finau, PGA Tour professional who is playing in this year’s 2020 Travelers Championship, 8 a.m. June 23. Advance registration is required, cost is $10 for members of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce and $15 for non-members. Go to www.middlesexchamber.com to register. For more information on the 2020 Travelers Championship, visit www.travelerschampionship.com.

AUTHOR EVENT: Virtual Author Event: Lis Wiehl, Hunting the Unabomber, in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7 p.m., June 23, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Online Zoom Event Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

Wednesday, June 24

RELAY COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Haddam-Killingworth Relay for Life committee members have scheduled a June 24 meeting about the June 27 Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Meeting at Haddam-Killingworth High School, Little City Road, Room C112, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Volunteers are needed and teams are also registering. More information can be found at www.relayforlife.org/hkct

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. June 24: “Right Message and Right Platform: How to Develop what to Say, and Where to Say It.” To register, go to https://midweekmarketing.co/ NAPPY’S PUPPETS: Nappy’s Puppets Presents Father Goose Tales at the Deep River Public Library on Zoom, 5:30 p.m. June 24. Sign up at deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on the monthly calendar, visit the library’s Facebook events page, or call the library at 860-526-6039.

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

AUTHOR EVENT: Virtual Author Event: Nicole Melleby, author of “In the Role of Brie Hutchens,” and William Ritter, author of “The Oddmire Book 2: The Unready Queen,” 2:30 p.m. June 24, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939. BOOK JOURNALS: Summer of Words & Pictures Altered Book Journals, online, 11 a.m. June 24, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

AUTHOR EVENT: Virtual Author Event: Bess Kalb, author of “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me,” in conversation with Roxanne Coady, 7 p.m. June 24, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939. WINE TRAIL: Exploring the Connecticut Wine Trail, 7 p.m. June 24, with the Durham Library. Wine enthusiast Michelle Griffis will discuss the array of awardwinning wineries in Connecticut. Zoom program, see www.durhamlibrary.org to register.

Thursday, June 25

STORY TIMES: Virtual Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, with Portland Library’s Miss Jenn and Miss Patty. Go to www.portlandlibraryct.org or call 860342-6770 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 to 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 is 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. SUMMER MARKET: Durham’s summer market starts May 14 from 3-6:30 p.m. and continue weekly. 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 is expected. GOTTA’S OPEN MIC: Bob Gotta's Open Mic, 7 p.m. Thursdays, free, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org, TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated.

AUTHOR EVENT: Virtual Author Event: Richie Jackson, author of “Gay Like Me,” in conversation with Matthew Riemer and Leighton Brown, 7 p.m. June 25, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939 AUTHOR TALK: Author Mary McAuliffe, free Zoom meeting on her new book, “Paris On The Brink,” 5 p.m. June 25, Essex Library, 33 West Ave. RSVP: 860767-1560.To register: https://www.youressexlibrary.org/.