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DANCE PARTY, STORY TIME: A special dance party and story time will be held at the Deep River Public Library on Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. with stories, songs and disco lights. It’s best for children 2-6, but all ages are welcome and no registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

BREWERY TOUR: Take a walking tour of the Fat Orange Cat Brewery on Tartia Road in East Hampton on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m., part of the “Explore East Hampton” series organized by the East Hampton’s Chatham Historical Society and sponsored by the East Hampton Recreation Dept. For further information about upcoming walks or the Chatham Historical Society, contact Marty Podskoch, coordinator of the “Explore East Hampton” walks at 860-2672442, podskoch@comcast.net, or visit http://www.easthamptonrec.com

TACK SALE: CT Draft Horse Rescue’s tack sale will be held on the first Saturday of every month, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available tack includes saddles, blankets, bits, bridles, supplements, saddle pads and so much more. All sizes and styles. New and slightly used. All proceeds go to support the horses at the CT Draft Horse Rescue. CDHR is located at 15 Rock Landing, Haddam Neck, by the fairgrounds. For more information, visit www. ctdraftrescue.com or www.facebook.com/ctdraftrescue.

WELLNESS FAIR: The Henry Carter Hull Library will hold a New Year New You 2017 Wellness Fair on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In celebration of finding a healthy lifestyle in the New Year, we have invited local wellness professionals offering items, services, and 30 minute breakout sessions throughout the day, including fitness classes, workshops, and demonstrations. Get a free raffle ticket for every session you attend. Children will enjoy story time with Miss Kara at 10 a.m. and an ongoing craft in the Community Room. Donations for the Bare Essentials Diaper Drive will be collected. For more information about vendors and breakout sessions, visit www.hchlibrary.org/wellness2017

ART GUILD SHOW: The Art Guild of Middletown will hold its fifth annual exhibit of Artwork by Members, Jan. 7-28 at the Portland Public Library at 20 Freestone Avenue. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2-4 p.m. The snow date is Jan. 14.Refreshments will be served and awards for first, second, third place and honorable mention will be announced. Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Art Guild’s website is www.middletownartguild.org. To reach the library, call 860342-6770.

NO BULLYING: Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle will speak and sign copies of his book, Lights Out On Bullying at the Russell Library, Middletown, on Jan 7 at 11 a.m. Participants will receive a free copy of the book. Lytle is aiming to speak to the schools across the country about the importance of acceptance and compassion. This program is funded by Cartelli Promotions, and Douglas Cartelli.

ART TALK: Marek Sarba will discuss his work at the Acton Public Library; 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, on Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. The event is free; register by calling 860-395-3184. Sarba as he discusses his conception of the Sinking of the Titanic through his painting “And the Band Played On.”

HEALTHLINE: — Kathryn Jack, is the guest on the next edition of the health-information radio program, Healthline. Ms. Jack, a registered nurse with Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates and a board member of the American Liver Foundation, will discuss diseases of the liver, including Hepatitis C, as well as the causes of chronic liver failure. Healthline is produced by the Middletown Health Department and can be heard Saturday, Jan.7, at 3:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. on WIHS 104.9 FM.

Sunday, Jan 8

EUCHARIST: Worship services with Eucharist will be held Jan. 8, Jan. 15, at Faith Lutheran Church, at 9 a.m.; Sunday School & Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. on 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information, go to www. faithelcamiddletown.org.

Monday, Jan. 9

CHORAL REGISTRATION: Cappella Cantorum will hold registration for selections from Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis and Die Fledermaus, (The Bat) The Party Scene, in English, on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd. Deep River. Soloists will be chosen from the chorus. The concert will be held Sunday, March 26, at John Winthrop.

MONTHLY MEETING: East Hampton Senior Center Monthly Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 9 at 12:45 p.m. All are encouraged to attend to find out upcoming events and Trips. Sign up in Activity Book. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones is held on Mondays, Jan. 9, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, music and play for one-year-olds and their caregivers. Drop in, no registration required.

READING BUDDIES: Reading Buddies will meet Jan. 9, 4:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Members of the Teen Advisory Council

will help learn to love reading or continue love reading by being a reading buddy. Bring your own favorite books or come find one in the library. For ages 3-10; registration is required, in person or call 860- 344-8479. 60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main St., for the first meeting of the New Year. Following the meeting, play bingo at $1 a card and enjoy refreshments. The bingo game is open to the public; seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join this social, active travel club.

REGISTRATION: Mon. Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Cappella Cantorum Non-auditioned Registration/ Rehearsal for a Medley of Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and the lively, Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus (The Bat,) The Party Scene, in English. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m., at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd. Deep River. Soloists will be chosen from the chorus. Registration $40, Les Miserables, arr. Lojeski $4, Phantom of the Opera. arr. Lojeski, $4, Die Fledermaus Act 2, $7. Pay at rehearsal or www.CappellaCantorum.org For more information call Barry, 860388-2871. Concert Sun. March 26, John Winthrop Middle School.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

LET’S DO LUNCH: Let’s do Lunch with the East Hampton Senior Center at Corey’s Catsup and Mustard on Tuesday, Jan. 10 leaving at 11 a.m.. $3 Trans Donation asked. Lunch on you. Sign up required. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

TWOS ROCK: Twos Rock! will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. An energetic music and movement program for two year olds and their caregivers. Drop in, no registration required.

QUIT SMOKING: Tobacco use cessation workshops with Middlesex Hospital will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn: how to deal with triggers and cravings; how to manage withdrawal symptoms; healthy lifestyle ideas; what you should know about e-cigarettes; about the dangers of first and secondhand smoke. Earn incentives for attending and additional incentive for quitting. Limited seating is available; Registration is recommended. Call 860-358-5420.

RUSSELL READERS: Russell Readers will meet Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 at the Russell Library, Middletown, to discuss Brothers by Sherwood Anderson from the collection 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more information about participating in the group or acquiring the text, contact Chantal Foster at 860573-2946 or email Chantal. foster@comcast.net.

CREATE BALANCE: Create Balance and Relieve Anxiety, with Diane Lang, will be held Jan. 10, 5:45 to 8 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This workshop is designed to help create a balanced lifestyle by relieving stress and anxiety. Adult; registration is requested but not required; call 860-347-2520.

AARP CHAPTER: Middlesex Chapter #3394, AARP will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Middletown Senior Center on Durant St. Please note that we have changed our meeting date to Tuesday instead of Wednesday so that more parking space will be available. Guest speaker will be a representative from the Middletown Area Transit System. Members are reminded to bring nonperishable items for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. New members are invited to join.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

AUDUBON SOCIETY: A meeting of the Menunkatuck Audubon Society will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Blackstone Library, 758 Main Street, Branford. Julian Hough, originally from England spent all his time birding around the British Isles in the pursuit of rare birds will present “Phantasms & Fallacies; The Pitfalls in Bird Identification” The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public, refreshments will be served. For additional information call Menunkatuck Audubon Society at 203-389-6076 or program@menunkatuck.org. Menunkatuck Audubon is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Madison, Guilford, Branford, New Haven, East Haven and West Haven.

INTRO TO WORD: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 will be held Jan. 11, 2 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This class is designed for those new to word processing. Learn how to create, format, save/open and cut/copy and paste documents. Basic keyboard knowledge is desirable. Prior use of a mouse is required.

COOKIES, COLORING: Cookies, Cocoa, & Color will be held Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Acton Public Library; 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Suffering from the holiday grind? Join us for cookies and cocoa. Color holiday cards and postcards. Listen to soft music and unwind. Materials will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Ideal for those 15+. Registration is requested. Call 860-395-3184.

Thursday, Jan. 12

ART DEMONSTRATION: The Art Guild of Middletown begins the new year on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. with a demonstration of monotype printmaking by Nancy Whitcher. Meetings of the Guild are held at the Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell and are free and open to the public. An accomplished artist in several media, Whitcher is president of Connecticut Women Artists. For more information you may contact the Guild at artguildofmiddletown@gmail.com or visit the Guild’s website at www. middletownartguild.org.

BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Public Library’s Baby Bounc, a lap sit program for babies up to 24 months with a caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Public Library’s Brick Bunch meets Jan. 12and 26, 3:454:45p.m., for open Lego construction, larger blocks for younger children. Drop in, no registration required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power will be held Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19and 26, 1:30p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This energetic program for the preschool ages starts with sharing some of the best new books and some classic old favorites. For ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets on Thursdays Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 to 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business people to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A one-hour networking session follows the presentation.

Friday, Jan. 13

FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Public Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, with stories, songs and open play, starting at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. ABC Amigos are the special guest on Jan. 27. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com LEARN BRIDGE: Learn to Play Bridge at the East Hampton Senior Center on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Bridge Group has offered some instructional time to teach individuals this fun and challenging game. If interested, sign up in Activity Book. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

WII BOWLING: Wii Bowling practice is held on Fridays starting Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Let’s get back to ‘honing’ our skills for the next tournament. If interested sign up in activity book to save a time slot. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

AMERICAN MAHJONG: Come learn to play Mahjong at the East Hampton Senior Center, starting Friday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.. Sign up in Activity book. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Saturday, Jan. 14

COAST GUARD SPEAKER: The United States has the largest system of ports, waterways, and coastal seas in waterways that serve 361 ports; 3,700 marine terminals (ranging from marinas to mega-ports); and 25,000 miles of inland and coastal waterways. On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m., Capt. Wisener will present an illustrated overview of the state of the U.S. Coast Guard including the efforts currently taken and those being developed for future needs to ensure a secure nation, prosperous markets and thriving oceans. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, please call the Essex Library at (860) 767-1560. The Essex Library is located at 33 West Ave. in the world, which includes some 95,000 miles of coastline, 26,000 miles of commercial Essex.

Sunday, Jan 15 Monday, Jan. 16

Tuesday, Jan. 17

QUIT SMOKING: Tobacco use cessation workshops with Middlesex Hospital will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn: how to deal with triggers and cravings; how to manage withdrawal symptoms; healthy lifestyle ideas; what you should know about e-cigarettes; about the dangers of first and secondhand smoke. Earn incentives for attending and additional incentive for quitting. Limited seating is available; Registration is recommended. Call 860-358-5420.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Thursday, Jan. 19

BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Public Library’s Baby Bounc, a lap sit program for babies up to 24 months with a caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19and 26at 10:30a.m. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power will be held Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This energetic program for the preschool ages starts with sharing some of the best new books and some classic old favorites. For ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets on Thursdays Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 to 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business people to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A one-hour networking session follows the presentation.