New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
CALENDAR
Sunday, Aug. 19
WALNUT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Mia & The Riff, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 19, familyfriendly, free, Devon Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, free parking, www.walnutbeachassociation.com.
AUGUST 1955 FLOODS IN VALLEY: Marion O’Keefe talk with audience feedback on flooding, destruction, after hurricanes Diane, Connie along Housatonic, Naugatuck rivers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Seymour Library, 46 Church St.
PALESTINIAN MEMBER OF KNESSET: Aida Touma-Sliman talk on recent Jewish nationstate 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, 203287-2680.
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: 203783-3312.
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: Signup 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, 203-2144366, 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, 203-710-7005.
CANDY SUSHI WORKSHOP: Japanese-style 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: 203924-9461, 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: 800733-2767, 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: 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: 203-2395803.
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 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/ admissions-financial-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, 203-389-6508.
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, 203946-7450, 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/car-barn area, general admission $10, Shore Line Trolley Museum operated by Branford Electric Railway Association, 17 River St., East Haven, 203-467-6927, ShoreLineTrolley.org.
Sunday, Aug. 26
WALNUT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT: The Rumrunners, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 26, family-friendly, free, Devon Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, free parkingwww.walnutbeachassociation.com.
COMIC ARTS BOOTCAMP: City public school students’ exhibit of New Haven-centric cartoon strip opens, film screening, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 26, Ely Center for Contemporary Art, 51 Trumbull St., New Haven.