CALENDAR

Wednesday, Nov. 13

ECKHARDT FUND CONCERT: Third Annual Eckhardt Fund Concert with the Ali Ryerson-Joe Carter Duo, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, free, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge, 203-389-3434, woodbridgetownlibrary.org

TAKING ORDERS NOW: The Hungarian Community Club is currently accepting orders for Stuffed Cabbage ($20/dozen) and Kolbasz ($8/lb) until Nov. 13. Call Linda at 203-634-0602 or Bobbie at 203-623-7674, or email to HCCofWallingford@gmail.com. Pickup is from noon-2 p.m. Nov. 23 at the club, 147 Ward St., Wallingford. Bring containers for the stuffed cabbages. DRIVER COURSE: AARP Safe Driver Course, 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Nov. 13, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. To register, call Ed Berry at 203 549-9629

ARETHA FRANKLIN: Soul & Legacy of Aretha Franklin, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, free, North Haven Library, led by Fairfield University professor of music Brian Q. Torff. LOVE YOUR BRAIN: “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s” and “10 Ways to Love Your Brain” presented by Dianne Davis, 7 p.m., Nov. 13, Thornton Wilder Hall at the Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Free and open to the public. Register online at www.hamdenlibrary.org (click on calendar) or call 203-287-2680. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Mary Wade Home, 118 Clinton Ave., New Haven; 10 a.m., Nov. 13.

THE WOLVES: The University of New Haven Theater Program presents “The olves,” in the Bucknall Theater, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, Nov. 13-16, 7:30 p.m. NUTMEGGERS CLUB: Nutmeggers’ Book Club, grades 5 and up, Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., Seymour, 4 p.m., Nov. 13. Book talk, craft and a snack, features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees. Registration required; for information, call 203-888-3903, go to Facebook or www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

JOURNEYS CLUB: The Hamden Miller Senior Center with the Journeys Club meeting, 1:30 p.m., Nov. 13, activity room, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518. Plan on joining the club while they go down memory lane and see if you can identify or relate to the different places in town. For information, call the center at 203-287-2547.

Thursday, Nov. 14

PADDLE SPORTS: Eileen Martin, owner of Branford River Paddlesports, will discuss self-propelled watercraft and how to enjoy them safely Nov. 14 at Pompeo's Restaurant, 485 W. Main St., Branford. Cost, $18, includes buffet dinner, cash bar. Reservations required: contact Mike Drozd at michaeldrozd@att.net or 203-389-4692. The public is invited.

THE WOLVES: The University of New Haven Theater Program presents “The Wolves” in the Bucknall Theater, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, Nov. 13-16, 7:30 p.m.

MEDICARE TALK: A representative from the Birarelli Insurance Agency will visit the Milford Senior Center, Jepson Drive, Milford, 2 p.m., Nov. 14, to discuss 2020 available plans, including AETNA Medicare Elite Plan (PPO) and Elite Plan (HMO). Call 203-877-5131 for details.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Thursday morning book group meets at 10:30, Nov. 14, North Haven Library, discussing “Where The Crawdads Sing.” To register or for information, call 203-239-5803.

LIGHTER THANKSGIVING: Lightened Up Thanksgiving Recipes, 11 a.m., Nov. 14, North Haven Library. To register or for information, call 203-239-5803.

WOMEN AND WAR: “Women & War,” 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14, North Haven Library. Learn about a teenager who helped save Danbury during the Revolutionary War, how Harriet Beecher Stowe sowed the seeds of conflict leading to the Civil War, and how Margaret Bourke-White’s photography brought civilians face-to-face with the war front for the first time. To register or for information, call 203-2395803.

SILVER SANDS WALKS: Discover the history of Silver Sands State Park on an exploration of the beach, boardwalk and late autumn flora and fauna, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 14. Return on Nov. 21, 11 a.m-2 p.m. at low tide to walk to Charles Island. Space is limited; pre-registration required. $20 members, $25 guests per walk. Meet at the Silver Sands parking lot, 1 Silver Sands Parkway in Milford. Sturdy walking shoes and binoculars recommended. Registrants will be notified if program is cancelled due to rain. To sign up or find out more, visit: www.ctaudubon.org/milford-coast-2019, or call 203-259-6305, ext. 109.

MOVIE: Film screening “Ophelia,” Thursday, 7 p.m., Nov. 14, free, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge, 203-389-3434, woodbridgetownlibrary.org

YULETIDE DECOR: North Haven Garden Club meeting will include “Yuletide Treasures,” featuring Heather Potter’s unique and distinctive designs with a wide variety of evergreens, herbs, and florals, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., across from the green. Guests welcome for $5 donation. For more information, contact Pat Brodka at 203-281-6943.

FREE TAI CHI: Aiping Tai Chi Center will offer a free tai chi demonstration and class for all U.S. military veterans, 2-3 p.m., Nov. 14, Veterans Hospital, 950 Campbell Ave. in West Haven (Building 2/Patient and Family Education Room). Free and open to all veterans. For more information, visit www.aiping-taichi.com.

DIABETES FOOT CARE: The Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is offering individuals diagnosed with diabetes free help with taking care of their feet, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 14. Screenings, podiatrist consultation, first come, first served, registration is required. Visit griffinhealth.org/events or call 203-732-1511. For information, call the center at 203-7327140. THEATER AUDITIONS: Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, announces auditions for the second show, “Four Weddings and An Elvis,” 7-9 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Margaret Egan Center, 35 Matthews St., Milford. Performances are Jan. 31-Feb. 16. Callbacks, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. No appointment needed; for details, email the director at tanichka73@yahoo.com.

STORY HOUR: Story hour, Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., Seymour, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 14 and 21. Stories, games, songs and a craft! Ages 2-6 years. Younger siblings welcome.

Friday, Nov. 15

QUIGONG’S BENEFITS: Qigong master Professor Juan Jiang will give a free presentation on the history and benefits of Chinese health qigong, noon-1 p.m., Nov. 15, New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., New Haven. Jiang will lead a mini qigong class as part of the presentation. For more information, visit facebook.com/aipingtaichi.

THE WOLVES: The University of New Haven Theater Program presents “The Wolves” in the Bucknall Theater, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, Nov. 13-16, 7:30 p.m. NEW YORK UNDERGROUND: “Let’s Visit – N.Y. Underground,” 10:30 a.m., Nov. 15, free, North Haven Library. A documentary on the contruction of the New York subway.

WRITING SPACE: NANOWRIMO – Write-in Space, 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, North Haven Library. Gather with fellow authors pursuing their creative dreams for a NaNoWriMo write-in at the library. No writing guidance is provided.

PETER PAN: Sacred Heart Academy will present Broadway’s timeless classic “Peter Pan,” at the Shubert Theatre, Nov. 15-16. For tickets and inform, go to shubert.com or call 203-624-1825.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Holiday bazaar at the Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., 1-4 p.m. Nov. 15 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16. Handcrafts, candy, jams and baked goods, tag sale, raffles, 50/50 raffle, photos with Santa, food for sale.

INAUGURAL CONFERENCE: Global Environmental Justice Inaugural Conference, 8:30 a.m-6 p.m., Nov. 15, Kroon Hall, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, 195 Prospect St, New

Haven. Free, public welcome; register at globalej.yale.edu.

Saturday, Nov. 16

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Holiday bazaar at the Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16. Handcrafts, candy, jams and baked goods, tag sale, raffles, 50/50 raffle, photos with Santa, food for sale.

TURTLE DANCE MUSIC: Turtle Dance Music for a sensory and ASD-friendly music, bubble and comedy show, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Nov. 16, Thornton Wilder Hall in the Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Avel., Hamden. Crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the autism spectrum. Tickets are $2 for children, $3 for adults, available at the door only and cash only. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. THE WOLVES: The University of New Haven Theater Program presents “The Wolves,” in the Bucknall Theater, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, Nov. 13-16, 7:30 p.m. PARISIAN LIVES: Deirdre Bair and Parisian Lives, 2 p.m., Nov. 16, free, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road Woodbridge, 203-389-3434, woodbridgetownlibrary.org PUZZLE OFF CONTEST: Assembling jigsaw puzzle competition, 10:15 a.m., Nov. 16, snow date Nov. 23. Space is limited. Sign up at the Information Desk or call 203-239-5803. Funding for this program provided by the Friends of the Library. DECK THE HALLS: Holiday fair, Deck the Halls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 16, Faith Hall at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 283 Bridgeport Ave., Milford. Ornaments, decorations and holiday bakery. For information, call 203-874-2701 CAREGIVER SERIES: Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Series, Lunch-nLearn Part 3, noon-1:30 p.m., Nov. 16, at Mary Wade Adult Day Center, 118 Clinton Ave., New Haven. Free, includes lunch. Registration required; email tbarrett@marywade.org or call 203-5627222.

CELEBRATION, BENEFIT: Likoba Boutique, 25 Elizabeth St., Derby, celebrates its one-year anniversary, 4-9 p.m., Nov. 16. Black-tie event with fashion show, red carpet, includes Likoba jumpsuits with 25 runway models and 10 area cancer survivors from the Circle of Friends breast cancer survivors support group at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. With food and beverages. For more information, call 203-2757770 or email info@likoba.com.

SHOPPPER’S DELITE: The St. Bridget of Sweden’s Women Society of Cheshire’S 16th annual Shopper’s Delite and Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m-3 p.m., Nov. 16, Parish Center, with vendors selling specialty gift items such as leather goods, baked goods, toys, linens and sports memorabilia. Crafters have made wreaths, doll clothes, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. Details, email Patti at flynnharrispatti@gmail.com

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: ROCKin’ the Holidays Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 16, at Savin Rock School, 50 Park St., West Haven. Details, call Taryn Driend at 203-931-6850. MUSICAL CELEBRATION: Temple Emanuel presents the fourth annual musical celebration honoring the memory of late Rabbi Emeritus Jerry Brieger, z”l, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16. Shira “ShirLaLa” Kline will headline the concert, accompanied by the Temple Emanuel Band. Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door, $10 teens, free 12 and under. Reserve at www.tegnh.org. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Holiday craft fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 9 a.m.noon Nov. 17, First United Church of Christ, fellowship hall, 34 W. Main St., Milford. Handmade, one-of-a-kind items, most made by members of the Women's Fellowship; jewelry, doll clothing, Christmas tree ornaments. LAW OPEN HOUSE: Prospective law students are invited to attend an open house at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 370 Bassett Road, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Tour the center and learn about the law school’s academic program and how the faculty works closely with students to develop a course of study that matches their goals. Call 203-582-3400.