Thursday, Oct. 23

MUSICAL: “The Circus in Winter” will be offered at The Norma Terris Theatre, 33North Main St., Chester, with shows at 2and 7:30p.m. on Wednesdays, 7:30p.m. on Thursdays, 8p.m. on Fridays, 3and 8p.m. on Saturdays and 2and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 23-Nov. 6. For more details, visitwww. goodspeed.org. AMAZING CHALLENGE: Oct. 23, 5-7p.m., at the Monsignor M. Davitt Fox Parish Center at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Middletown to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Middletown and the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Enjoy different soups, donated by area restaurants, caterers and churches and the famous South Fire District Chili, bread, cookies, NoRa cupcakes and friendly music provided by the wonderful Back Swamp band. Donations welcome. For more information email cathieg1968@yahoo.com or call 860-614-6814. DEBATE: The Morgan Political Club invites members of the general public to attend the District 33State Senate and the District 35State House debates, Oct. 23, 6:30p.m., Morgan Auditorium. Students will moderate and run the debates. Candidates for the 33rd State Senate District are Green Party member Colin Bennett, Democrat Emily Bjornberg, and incumbent Republican Art Linares, Jr.; 35th State Assembly District candidates are Republican Jesse MacLachlan and incumbent Democrat Tom Vicino. For more information email Eric Bergman at ebergman@clintonpublic.net. HEART FUNDRAISER: Lily’s Kids Inc. invites you to join us for our 1st annual “Show Us Your Heart” fundraising event to benefit children’s heart health, Oct. 23, 5:30p.m. at 650Main St., Middletown. Wine tasting, light cuisine, and auctions, emceed by Susan Raff from Channel 3. Tickets are $30and may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/show-us-your-hearttickets. HENNA PROGRAM: Learn about henna, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. This programis for teens (13and up) and adults only. Registration required. Space is limited. Call or stop by the library to register. Levi E. Coe Library, 414Main Street, Middlefield, 860-349-3857, www.leviecoe.com.