CALENDAR

Today

FARMERS MARKET OPENS: Walnut Beach third-Thursday, 4-7 p.m. June 21, Walnut Beach Pavilion, at end of Viscount Drive, Milford, music, artisans, food trucks, kids’ activities, rain or shine.

SUMMER SOLSTICE: Bring picnic, free music by Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps, Lisa Carlucci & Justin Paglino, and the Skunk Misery Ramblers, 4-8 p.m. June 21, Henry Whitfield State Museum lawn, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford, rain or shine. Self-guided tours of Whitfield House, $6, free for 12 and younger, park at museum, 203-453-2457, whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, www.cultureandtourism.org, www.facebook.com/henrywhitfieldstatemuseum.

BREAKFAST: Everyone pays for themselves, 10 a.m. June 21, Three Brothers Diner, 1038 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, with Aging At Home, of Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers, that supports seniors who want to remain independent, 203-2308994.

IRISH MUSIC: Button accordionist Loretta Egan Murphy joins traditional Irish music session, 7:45 p.m. June 21, St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall, 26 Broadway, Milford, free. BYOB. Musicians, dancers, singers, guests welcome, 203-8769973.

SCIENCETELLERS: “Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano,” 3-4 p.m. June 21, Children’s Department, Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton, for ages 3 and older, families, caregivers. RSVP: 203-924-9461, www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: 1:30-6:30 p.m. June 21, Our Lady of Pompeii Church Hall (St. Pio), 355 Foxon Road, East Haven, walk-ins welcome. RSVP: 800-733-2767, www.redcrossblood.org.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY: Kids’ class 9:30 a.m., adults 10:15 a.m. June 21, yoga book giveaway, mats available, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, 860-669-2342, sarah@hchlibrary.org.

I-PHONE CLASS FOR BEGINNERS: Four weeks, 10 a.m.-noon, June 21-July 12, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. RSVP: 203-877-5131.

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘63: Lunch, noon June 21, 45 Creeland Ave., Milford, 203-215-5945.

Friday, June 22

FREE MOVIE: “Romantics Anonymous,” 10:30 a.m. June 22, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., 203-2395803.

MILFORD CONCERT BAND: Summer concert, Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, behind Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 7 p.m. June 22, performing Randall Bass’ symphonic band arrangement of “Casey at the Bat,” with poem narrated by Rotary Club President Win Smith, also pop, jazz, Broadway, patriotic and family favorites. Bring chair.

BARBERSHOP MUSIC: For men, Hilltop Barbershop Chorus, Hilltop Four Quartet, sing along or listen, 9:45 a.m. June 22, free, Community Music School, Spencer’s Corner, 90 Main St., Essex. RSVP: Barry, 860-388-2871, barrybasch@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 23

UNCOVER BRANFORD: Meet at Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., plan group outing to special spot, 10:30 a.m. June 23. RSVP: 203-488-1441, ext. 318, www.blackstonelibrary.org.

LOCAL AND ORGANIC: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 23, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, llamas, goats at children’s corner, 10-11:30 a.m., Dudley Farm String Band, 203-4570770, www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market.

FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 23, Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, llamas, goats10-11:30 a.m., Dudley Farm String Band, 203-457-0770, www.dudleyfarm.com, Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market.

TRAIN OPEN HOUSE: Boothe Memorial Railroad Society, 1-4 p.m. June 23, 30, also Saturdays in July and August, five operating train layouts from N, HO, O, S, G scale, Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main St., Stratford, free, http://bmrailways.com.

THE DRUIDS: County Kildare rebel band, 8-10 p.m. June 23, Irish Heritage Society of Milford, 131 Bridgeport Ave., $10, 203-231-5474, lfera04@yahoo.com.

BOOK-SIGNING, TALK: “Gaza GirlsGrowing Up in Gaza,” Monique Jaques of Turkey, 2 p.m. June 23, Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison St., New Haven, sponsored by Greater New Haven Peace Council, Henry, 203-389-9547.

EYEGLASSES, HEARING AIDS: Donations accepted, also vision screening for children on Derby Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 23, by Derby Centennial Chapter of Lions Club, in front of Sunflower Dental Care, 69 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Sunday, June 24

FREE RECITAL: Flutist Sergio Pallottelli, pianist William Braun perform Mozart’s Sonata in F, Faure’s Fantasy, Bach’s Chaconne in D minor, Milhaud’s Sonatine, 4 p.m. June 24, Unitarian Society of New Haven, donations accepted, reception follows.

BIRD BOOK TALK, SIGNING: “Birding in Connecticut,” with Frank Gallo, former associate director of Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center, 1 p.m. June 24, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, free. RSVP: www.ctaudubon.org/coastal-center-home/, 203-878-7440, ext. 502.

Monday, June 25

EVENING BOOK CLUB: “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou, 6:30 p.m. June 25, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., copies at library, 203-734-1492. HAMDEN BOOK GROUP: “The Good Daughter” by Karin Slaughter, 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 25, Miller Library Friends Room, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP: www.hamdenlibrary.org, 203287-2680.

HAMDEN DEMOCRATIC PARTY: Town Committee monthly meeting, 7 p.m. June 25, Senior Center, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.

SUMMER SING: Cappella Cantorum and Con Brio, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” 7:30 p.m. June 25, 7 p.m. signup, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, conducted by Steve Bruce, $10, scores available, 860-7679409, 203-530-0002, www.cappellacantorum.org, www.conbrio.org.

‘PHANTOM THREAD’: Oscar film set in 1950s London, a young, strong-willed woman becomes muse and lover to a renowned dressmaker, disrupting his fastidious life, 2 hr. 10 min. R, 7 p.m. June 25, 1 p.m. June 27, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, http:// www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-8912170.

Tuesday, June 26

FREE MOVIE: “The Post,” 10:30 a.m. June 26, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., 203-239-5803.

Wednesday, June 27

MEGA BLOOD DRIVE: Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 27, St. Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave., Milford. RSVP: 800-733-2767, with Rapid Pass, https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.

‘TERRARIUMS ALIVE’: Grades 1 and older, families, program with Mercedes Mallis Spencer to create terrariums to take home, all materials supplied, 6-7 p.m. June 27, Children’s Department of Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton. RSVP: 203-924-9461, www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org.

HAPPINESS CLUB: “The Magic of Communication: Influencing Yourself and Others to Live the Life of Your Dreams,” by former illusionist Gregory Dwyer, 7 p.m. June 27, Hubley Hall, next to First Congregational Church on Madison Green, Tina Garrity, ting45@aol.com.

FIGHTING LONELINESS: Discussion led by Sarah Whitson, LCSW, 1 p.m. June 27, Spring Glen Church, 1825 Whitney Ave., Hamden, sponsored by Aging At Home, of Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers, that supports seniors who wish to remain independent, 203-230-8994. OPIOIDS: Pharmacist Tracey Leary, of ShopRite Pharmacy, Clinton, free Narcan training that could help reverse opioid, heroin overdose, Narcan dispensed, bring insurance card, cash, check, 6 p.m. June 27, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

‘PHANTOM THREAD’: Oscar film set in 1950s London, a young, strong-willed woman becomes muse and lover to a renowned dressmaker, disrupting his fastidious life, 2 hr. 10 min. R, 1 p.m. June 27, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, http://www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-891-2170.

HAMDEN MILLER ASSOCIATION OF SENIORS: Meeting 1 p.m. June 27, Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave., entertainment by singer/guitarist Kayte Devlin, refreshments, $2 jewelry sale.

MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE: FourthWednesdays, many ice cream flavors, two tables full of toppings, 6-8 p.m. June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1382 Middletown Ave., North Branford, $3.50, Nan, 203-710-7005.

Thursday, June 28

I-SPY MOVIE NIGHT: For tweens, teens, 5 p.m. June 28, refreshments, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, free, 203-734-1492.

BOOK DISCUSSION: “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan, led by Toby Zabinski, 7 p.m. June 28, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, http://www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-891-2170.

LOCAL AUTHOR: Sandi Shelton, aka Maddie Dawson, 7 p.m. June 28, booksigning, talk on latest novel, “Matchmaking for Beginners,” Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: 203-4538282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

FREE CONCERT: ShoreGrass of Branford, 6:30-8 p.m. June 28, Town Landing at end of Kirtland Street, Deep River, food sold, 860-526-6036, bring chair, rain moves event to Town Hall auditorium.

SEA TEA IMPROV COMEDY SHOW: Professional comedy troupe Sea Tea Improv sketch show based on audience suggestions, 7 p.m. June 28, free, Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison. RSVP: www.scrantonlibrary.org, 203-245-7365.

HAMDEN DEMOCRATIC PARTY: Inaugural Gala Celebration, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 28, Cascade Fine Catering, Hamden, honoring Democrats elected in November, the 10th annual Gloria C. Sandillo Scholarship Award presented, tickets $60, ads $50-$250, Lewis Panzo, 203-966-6163, or Facebook.

Friday, June 29

FIREWORKS, FREE CONCERT: Volunteer Firefighters’ Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display, 6 p.m. June 29, rain date June 30, DJ Bry opens, Hamden Symphony Orchestra at 7:15 p.m., fireworks about 9:20 p.m., Hamden Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., food sold, free parking.

MAKE TIE-DYE BOOK TOTES: 2 p.m. June 29, for teens entering grades 6-12, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: http://www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-891-2170.