City plans youth safety day

MIDDLETOWN — The city will be hosting a Middletown Kids Health & Safety Day May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main Street, between Court and College streets. Free parking will be available in all city lots. Activities will include a bicycle safety rodeo, chance to meet UConn and WNBA champion Morgan Tack, bounce houses, music and a DJ, art projects and free car seat clinic. There will also be health-related information booths.

‘Buckets of Love’ art

MIDDLETOWN — Artists For World Peace will hold its third annual “Buckets of Love” art activity May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Green on Main Street. There will be live painting, African dance and drumming, healthy snacks and face painting. Afterward, children will be given a bucket full of art supplies. The rain date is May 21. For information, visit artistsforworld peace.org.

Golf tourney sold out

MIDDLETOWN — The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament is sold out for the 39th year in a row. It will be held May 26 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield.

Nature hike

MIDDLETOWN — Beth Lapin will host a hike at the Guida Farms Conservation Area Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in association with Middletown’s Recreation Division and Screen-Free Week. Attendees will explore the 100-acre area protected by the city and Middlesex Land Trust. It offers wooded areas, open fields and small ponds. Trails include slight uphills and could be wet in some areas. Masks are required for the unvaccinated. People should wear hiking shoes, bring a snack and water. Those under 16 must attend with an adult. The GPS address is 300 Round Hill Road. For information, call 8602622788.

Earn GED free online

MIDDLETOWN — Middletown Adult Education is offering a free online GED program to prepare students for the exam. Free online high school completion classes are also offered for those wanting to earn a diploma. Registration is ongoing for area residents by calling 860-343-6044.

Church worship

MIDDLETOWN — There will be a 9 a.m. worship and Holy Communion May 15 at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St. as well as online. For the virtual link, people can sign up for the email list at faithelcamiddletown.org or call 860-347-6068.

Wesleyan exhibit opens

MIDDLETOWN — The Wesleyan University senior thesis showcase exhibition is on view at the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, 283 Washington Terrace. Admission is free and masks are required. It will be open through May 21. For information, visit wesleyan.edu/cfa.

Horse rescue celebration

EAST HAMPTON — Connecticut

Draft Horse Rescue will celebrate its fifth anniversary at Autumn Ridge for the farm at 113 Chestnut Hill Road May 21. Admission is free. People can meet the horses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be vendors, raffles, wagon rides and more. Food will be provided by Hearth and Soul Wood Oven Pizza. For information, visit ctdraftrescue.org or facebook.com/ctdraftrescue. This event is rain or shine. Vendors can fill out a form at ctdraft rescue.org/vendorform.

HR practices workshop

MIDDLETOWN — The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce will host a Virtual KeyBank workshop on “Best HR Practices in Hiring, Disciplining and Firing Employees” May 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Presenter Attorney Valerie Ferdon of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy will give a guided tour of the employment law landscape and discuss best practices in hiring, disciplining and firing employees to comply with the law and avoid potential liability. To register, visit middlesexchamber.com.

HaddamKillingworth auction

HADDAM — A silent auction to benefit the Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame will be held online. Proceeds benefit the Eric Auer/Patsy Kamercia Civic Achievement Award. Two $500 scholarships are given out each year to H-K seniors who meet the requirements. It will be held from May 12 at 3 p.m. and May 31 at to 4 p.m. Items for bid include gift certificates, cord of wood, outdoor chair rockers, gym membership, mulch, sports items, gift baskets and more. For details, visit 32auctions.com/hkhalloffame2022.

Murphy to keynote meeting

MIDDLETOWN — The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce will host U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy as keynote speaker at a breakfast meeting May 13 at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel from 7 to 9 a.m. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

Nu Band to play

MIDDLETOWN — The Nu Band jazz ensemble from New York City will be appearing Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St. Members are Joe Fonda on bass, Lou Grassi on drums, Thomas Heberer on trumpet and Kenny Wessel on guitar. Admission is $20. To attend, visit Buttonwood.org, call 860-347-4957 or email TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com.

Concert to aid Ukraine

PORTLAND — The Trinity Brownstone Concert Series will kick off the 2022 season with the five-member band the Sharades May 14 at 7 p.m. The group plays four-part harmony Doo-Wop, 60s and 70s classic rock and roll and oldies, along with newer pop music. Advance tickets are $10; $15 at the door. To purchase, call 860-342-0458 or email trinityvitalconnections@gmail.com. Proceeds will support the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund.