CALENDAR

Sunday, Sept. 30

FIRE SERVICE TRADITION: Bethany Volunteer Fire Department will “wet down” new Engine 83 pumper at noon Sept. 30 at headquarters, 765 Amity Road. It was dedicated July 7 to James “Googs” Gugliotti, replaces 1982 pumper.

THE FUTURISTIC WORLD’S FAIR: Historian Arthur Gottlieb talk about New York’s 1964 World’s Fair, its focus on new technology, attended by millions, 2 p.m. Sept. 30, Seymour Historical Society, 59 West St., free to members, $5 nonmembers, psussman@snet.net, 203-881-2156.

HAMMONASSET FESTIVAL: In honor of nature, Native Americans, music, dance, food, storytelling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 30, Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, adults $5, children under 12 free, free parking, no pets, no ATM.

CONNECTICUT ACCORDION ASSOCIATION: Instructional accordion jam, 1 p.m. Sept. 30, Waverly Tavern, 286 Maple Ave., Cheshire, $5 members, $10 nonmembers, free to 16 and younger, www.CTAccordion.com. RSVP for open mic: Marilyn, 203-272-1202 by Sept. 28.

POTLUCK: Ex-, current volunteers, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, beverages provided, Playhouse on Park, West Hartford. RSVP: 860-523-5900, ext. 10, BoxOffice@playhouseonpark.org.

FAIRFIELD PREP: Jesuit, college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12, student, family open house, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 30, with students, faculty. Entrance exams 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17, fairfieldprep.org.

KIELBASA FOOD STAND: Outdoor grill, noon-5:30 p.m. Sept. 30, St. Joseph’s Church parking lot, 1300 Stratford Road, Stratford, kielbasa grinder, fried pierogi, Polish hamburger, Stella’s potato salad, cold drinks, Facebook: Colossal Kielbasa Food Stand, colossalkielbasa@hugatuga.com, 203-377-9901.

OPEN MIC: Judgment-free talent showcase onstage, singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, bands, karaoke, anyone 18 and younger, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 30, RSVP: Keith Corcoran at dna942@yahoo.com, public invited, free, Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road, Seymour, info: church office, 203-888-9425.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK: Signup 8:30 a.m., ceremony 10 a.m. honoring those affected by disease, 2-mile walk 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven, amalz.org/ walk.

Monday, Oct. 1

NEW MOVIE: “A Quiet Place” science fiction horror film screened, PG-13, 90 minutes, 1 p.m. Oct. 1, popcorn, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton.

MONTHLY MEETING: National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, 1 p.m. Oct. 1, North Haven Congregational Church, speaker registered dietitian from ShopRite of Milford, http://www.narge.org.

CONNECTICUT VALLEY CAMERA CLUB: Presentation by Sarah Grote on horse photography, 7 p.m. Oct. 1, Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, ctvalleycameraclub.smugmug.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS: Shoreline Pixels workshop on using Google tools, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Friends Room of Miller Memorial Central Library, Hamden, bring laptops, tablets. RSVP: hamdenlibrary.org, 203-287-2680.

METROPOLITAN OPERA TALK: Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida,” with Paul Berry, 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Guilford Free Library. RSVP: www.guilfordfreelibrary.org, at reference desk, 203-453-8282.

FREE MOVIE: “Finding Your Feet,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, free, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St.

NORTH HAVEN CAMERA CLUB: Talk by Ted Roth, author of “Brass Valley: The Fall of an American Industry” photo book, (rothphotos.blogspot.com), 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave., North Haven, free to state photo club members, $10 nonmembers, NorthHavenCameraClub.com.

AMERICAN LEGION: National Cmdr. Brett P. Reistad recognizes Murray Reynolds Post 76, 20 Church St., North Haven, 7 p.m. Oct. 2, for service, dedication. Post 210, state’s newest post, given charter, Tom Smith, 203-239-3451.

OPEN HOUSE: Learn about educational programs, resources, meet faculty, staff, volunteers, sponsored by New Haven County Extension Resource Council, refreshments 1-3 p.m. Oct. 2, University of Connecticut New Haven County Extension Center, 305 Skiff St., North Haven. RSVP, info: 203-407-3161.

VOTER SIGNUP: For people who have been removed or have been inactive on rolls, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 2, registrars of voters office, Parsons Government Center, 70 W. River St., Milford.

REMEMBERING ADDICTED: Valley Episcopal churches’ nondenominational service, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Church of the Good Shepherd, Shelton, BHcare’s Alliance for Prevention & Wellness answers questions, provides Narcan training, parents can do hands-on search for clues of high-risk behaviors in typical home. To submit first names of those working toward recovery, family members, those who died from addiction, Church of the Good Shepherd, Service of Remembrance, 182 Coram Ave., Shelton 06484.

BOBCATS IN STATE: Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservation program graduate, talk on research, animals’ habitat, diet, life cycle, North Haven Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, North Haven Congregational Church, across from Green, $5 guest.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

SECRETS OF ROCKS: Yale professor Jay Ague, Peabody Museum curator-in-charge of mineralogy, meteoritics, talk on igneous, metamorphic rocks, state’s rocky hills, presented by North Branford Land Conservation Trust, free, all ages, 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Atwater Memorial Library meeting room, North Branford, donations accepted, www.nblandtrust.org, Facebook.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH: BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services vigil to honor survivors, victims, 1 p.m. Oct. 3, Long Wharf Pier, New Haven, reading of names, flower toss, guest speaker Kevin Glen, North Haven deputy chief of police, recognition of local police officers, info: 203-736-2601, ext. 1381, www.bhcare.org, help: 24-hour hotline 888-7742900.

ARTIST DEMONSTRATION: Connecticut artist Alan James shows his approach, discusses importance of applying dark values into painting, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3, Cheshire Art League meeting, Cheshire Library, 104 Main St., free, http://www.cheshireartleague.com/.

HAMDEN WOMAN’S CLUB: Meeting, Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Executive Director Sarah Lubarsky and Tina Carlson talk on “Powerful Voices,” 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Thornton Wilder Hall auditorium Caroly Della Pietra, 203-675-8444.

BREAST CANCER: Support group meets 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Auditorium A at Milford Hospital, 203-876-4000.

FINDING LIFE’S PURPOSE: With Jim Kohn, Barbara Shulman-Kirwin, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: www.guilfordfreelibrary.org, reference desk, 203-453-8282.

COFFEE, TALK: State Reps. Vincent Candelora, R-86, Noreen Kokoruda, R-101, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Dunkin’ Donuts, 38 Main St., Durham.

Thursday, Oct. 4

BOOK CLUB: “Caroline” by Sarah Miller, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, Ellen Aftamonow Woodmont Library, 16 Dixon St., Milford, 203-874-5675.

WOMEN’S CLUB OF CHESHIRE: Speaker Patti Bruhn of Wine Trends, luncheon, jewelry sale, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave.

POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 75 YEARS: Talk by veteran North Haven Officer Ted Stockmon, department’s “unofficial historian,” 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 4, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

PAUL GAUGUIN: Talk with Marcie Slepian, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Guilford Free Library. RSVP: reference desk, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org, 203-453-8282.

DINNER, MOVIE: “Jurassic World 2,” 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., age 18 and older, 203-734-1492.

REIKI FOR PETS: Mary Albanese, Reiki master, 6 p.m. Oct. 4, talk on animal communication, energy work combine, with her dog, demonstrations, bring printed pet photo, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

Friday, Oct. 5

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF NEW HAVEN: Members set up telescopes for public to look at Mars, Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, E.T. star cluster, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 5, free, Stratford Point, 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford, clouds may cancel, www.asnh.org, 866-808-ASNH.

Saturday, Oct. 6

FREE MOVIE: “I Feel Pretty,” 2 p.m. Oct. 6, free, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF NEW HAVEN: Members set up telescopes for public to look at Mars, Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, E.T. star cluster, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 6, free, Young’s Pond Park, Route 146, Branford, clouds may cancel, www.asnh.org, 866-808-ASNH.

‘HAMDEN SOLDIERS IN THE CIVIL WAR’: Bob Larkin talk on 9th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Irish regiment, 1 p.m. Oct. 6, Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University, 3011 Whitney Ave., Hamden, refreshments, $5 for public, free to Quinnipiac students. RSVP: ighm.org.