CALENDAR

Saturday, Aug. 18

‘READY PLAYER ONE’: Film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Ernest Cline novel, monthly movies based on Great American Read, 1 p.m. Aug. 18, Branford Fire Department headquarters, 45 N. Main St., free. RSVP: 203-488-1441, ext. 318, www.blackstonelibrary.org.

MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL: Downtown, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 18, headliner at Fowler Field is Eddie Money, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band opens, Mark C. Daniel & the Free Radicals open at 12:15 p.m., craft beer at Lisman Landing, car show, children’s stage at Fowler Field, 200 arts and crafts on Green, rides, schooner cruises, canoe, kayak races, 35,000 oysters, Journey tribute band Frontiers, info: 44th Annual Milford Oyster Festival - Milford Oyster Festival. HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18, 25 for new students’ (www.gatewayct.edu/apply-now) and continuing students’ walk-in registration for fall semester, which starts Aug. 28, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, info: http://www.housatonic.edu/admissionsfinancial-aid/easy-registration. FREE SENIOR CELEBRATION: Presented by Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr., noon-3 p.m. Aug. 18, on Green, dance music by Vinnie Carr, door prizes, hotdogs, salads, pickles, chips, soda, coffee, dessert, bring chairs, rain moves event to East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave. SUMMER READING FINALE: Bryson Lang’s “The Cure for the Common Show,” all ages, 11 a.m. Aug. 18, audience participation, ball bouncing, spinning, juggling, improvisation, glow-in-the-dark objects, giant beach balls, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, RSVP: http://www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-891-2170.

FREE: Produce, nonperishable food, clothing, filled backpacks, more, while supplies last. Children must be present to get backpack, noon-4 p.m. Aug. 18, Gateway Christian Fellowship, 129 Bull Hill Lane, West Haven, Binta Reid, 203934-0880. CO-HOUSING: Rocky Corner information session, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. RSVP: welcome@rockycorner.org. GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT:

Season kickoff, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 18, Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict MultiMagnet High School, Bridgeport, gsofct.org.

Sunday, Aug. 19

WALNUT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Mia & The Riff, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 19, family-friendly, free, Devon Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, free parking, www.walnutbeachassociation.com. PALESTINIAN MEMBER OF KNESSET:

Aida Touma-Sliman talk on recent Jewish nation-state law, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19, Palestine Museum, 1764 Litchfield Turnpike, Route 69, Woodbridge, info: grnhpeacecouncil@gmail.com. RSVP: Eventbrite.com.

Monday, Aug. 20

WOMEN’S FORUM: Discussion of two short mystery stories, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-734-1492. CANVAS CLUB: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, ages 10-14, no painting experience needed, paint, supplies provided, dress in old clothes, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

INTRO TO GOOGLE DOCS: Free. 2-3 p.m. Aug. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Miller Memorial Library Friends Room, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP: in person, hamdenlibrary.org, 203-2872680. INTRO TO WORD: Class on familiarity with computer, mouse, bring laptop with Word installed or use library’s, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20, Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. BEGINNER SEWING: Make decorative pillowcases, open to 12+, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. RSVP: 203-783-3312. POLLINATOR HABITAT WORKSHOP: With certified organic farmer, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station entomologist, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, rain date Aug. 21, Blueberry Hill Organic Farm, Danielson, tour qualifies for 1.5 hours of Pesticide Recertification Credits for private applicators, $15 in advance, www.ct.gov/caes/pollinators. BRANFORD CHORALE: Sign-up for new singers for non-audition winter season, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. Judy, 203-214-4366, www.branfordchorale.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

COMEDY SCREENING: “Tully” R. 95 minutes, 2018, free, mother, young nanny face hysterical child-raising challenges yet form a unique bond, Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, free popcorn, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, 860-669-2342, sarah@hchlibrary.org. VINCENT VAN GOGH: Learn about artist, landscapes, flowers, art techniques, create Van Gogh-inspired pastel drawing, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 21, ages 8-12, materials provided, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803. AMERICAN LEGION POST FORMING:

Organizational meeting, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 21, Elks Lodge 25, 524 State St., New Haven, Charles M. Pickett, 203-903-4315, veterans@newhavenlegion.org. EVENING BOOK GROUP: “The Baked Bean Supper Murders,” 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Feasibility study update by Housing for Economic Development Plan Committee and Patriquin Architects, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org

Wednesday, Aug. 22

MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE: Many ice cream flavors, two tables of toppings, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1382 Middletown Ave., North Branford, $3.50, Nan, 203710-7005. CANDY SUSHI WORKSHOP: Japanesestyle food with nontraditional ingredients, for ages 5-13 years and caregivers, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 22, food allergy waiver form is due before program, Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton. RSVP: 203-924-9461, www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org. ILLUMINATING KOREAN CULTURE:

Talk by Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project on King Sejong the Great, inventor of first rain gauge, an automatic water clock, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, traditional Korean dessert follows, free. RSVP: hchlibrary.org/event/korean-culture, 860-669-2342. WORLD MYTHOLOGY ADVENTURES:

Ages 9-14, story, related craft, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 22, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803, tell staff of any allergies. FREE TECH CLASS: Intro to Google Docs, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 22; Miller Memorial Library Friends Room, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP: in person, hamdenlibrary.org, 203-287-2680. INTERMEDIATE WORD: Class, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. AMERICAN RED CROSS: Blood drive, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Our Lady of Pompeii Church hall (St. Pio), 355 Foxon Road, East Haven, walk-ins welcome. RSVP: 800-733-2767, www.redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Aug. 23

INCOMING 7TH GRADE PICNIC: For Woodbridge, Bethany residents and others attending Amity Middle School-Bethany, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, school field, 190 Luke Hill Road, $5, mini-golf, pizza, games, DJ, raffle. RSVP to attend or volunteer: 203-389-3429, humanservices@woodbridgect.org. Info: https:// www.woodbridgect.org/160/Youth-Services.

KINDERGARTNERS: For children attending kindergarten in September, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23, story, craft, songs, rhymes, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803. DURHAM NATIVE: New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins talk, book-signing, “Good Luck With That,” 7 p.m. Aug. 23, R.J. Booksellers, Madison. EXPERIENCE CORPS INFORMATION:

For people 50-plus to volunteer as reading tutors for young children in a Hamden, East Haven or New Haven school or after-school program, 3 p.m. Aug. 23, Miller Library’s Friend’s Room, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, Sheila, 203-752-3059, ext. 2900, volunteer@aoascc.org.

SWAP & SELL: Bring in child’s outgrown clothing, toys, equipment, 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, North Haven Library Children’s Department. RSVP: 203-239-5803. HELPING TO BUILD FUTURE FOR CITY: Conversation with Paul Bass of New Haven Independent, Mohit Agrawal, of city Financial Review & Audit Commission, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 23, New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., sgodfrey@nhfpl.org, 203-946-7450.

Friday, Aug. 24

PARACHUTE PLAYTIME: Gross-motor activity class for ages 2-6 with adult, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

FREE MOVIE: “The Goonies,” sunset Aug. 24, Hamden Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., bring chair.

BINGO: 7 p.m. Aug. 24, North Branford Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 1680 Foxon Road, admission is a new, wrapped prize.

Saturday, Aug. 25

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25 for new students’ (www.gatewayct.edu/apply-now) and continuing students’ walk-in registration for fall semester, which starts Aug. 28, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, info: http://www.housatonic.edu/admissionsfinancial-aid/easy-registration. FREE SHOREBIRD ID WORKSHOP: 8-11 a.m. Aug. 25, rain date Aug. 26, Connecticut Audubon Society’s Coastal Center at Milford Point, Milford, indoors, outdoors, with state Audubon Executive Director Patrick Comins, other experts, state Ornithological Association. Info: Chris Loscalzo, closcalz@optonline.net, 203389-6508. BERNSTEIN CENTENNIAL: Screening of “Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life,” birthday cake, discussion, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 25, New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., https://leonardbernstein.com/at100, Seth, 203-946-7450, sgodfrey@nhfpl.org. CLINTON SUMMERFEST, FIREWORKS: Fireworks launch from Town Beach at 9:05 p.m. Aug. 25. 4-8 p.m., behind Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Rock Bottom Band, Beer & Wine Garden, food. Pierson School lawn, DJ Ron Glick, photo booth, moonwalk, YMCA Gaga Pit, Pinewood Derby races, temporary tattoos, face painting, water, Gatorade. Shuttles 3:30-8:30 p.m. from ConnDOT commuter lot at turnpike Exit 63; handicapped parking at Town Hall Annex, Town Beach. PHOTOGRAPHER’S NIGHT: Dusk-into-dark railway session, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25, doors open at 6 p.m., trolley cars run to Branford Marsh/trestle area, yard/carbarn area, general admission $10, Shore Line Trolley Museum 17 River St., East Haven, 203-467-6927. Monday, Aug. 27 EVENING BOOK CLUB: “Dawn” by Elie Wiesel, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-7341492.