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FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Public Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 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 860526-6039 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. TAVERN NIGHT: The Connecticut River Museum’s Evening at the Lay House: Tavern Night will be held Friday, January 27, with gourmet historic food, rum tastings, music and games. Space is extremely limited with programs offered at 6 and 8 p.m. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for guests, and include a rum tasting, period appetizers, and entertainment. Drinks will be available for purchase. Call 860-767-8269 or visit shop. ctrivermuseum.org; reservations are required, for 21 or older only. TEEN COFFEEHOUSE: Teen After-Hours Coffeehouse: Open Mic Night, will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m., at the Portland Library, for grades 5 and up. Bring your music, spoken word poetry, and other performance art to the library for this after-hours, teens-only program. Come to perform or to support your peers as a member of the audience. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 860-3426770 or visit www.portlandlibraryct.org. LADIES NIGHT IN: Henry Carter Hull Library will host Ladies’ Night In: Ghostbusters on Friday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. We’ll have another rollicking evening filled with good friends and good popcorn provided by Chips’ Pub III. Free; BYOB and your own snacks. GENEALOGY: Genealogy Anyone? at the East Hampton Senior Center, Friday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. Meet with Brian B. to help you navigate your family history. Sign up in Activity book if interested. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Saturday, Jan. 28

YOGA AT THE LIBRARY: Yoga In The Hubbard Room will be held Jan. 28, 11 a.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. No prior experience is necessary, and no mats will be used. Instructor is Jeff Hush, founder of Food and Movement Therapy and a local instructor of Family Yoga, Tai Chi and Chair Yoga. The series is funded by The Friends of the Russell Library. For information, call 860-344-8479. HOPE ON THE SLOPES: the American Cancer Society’s Hope on the Slopes will be held Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to midnight at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield. Guests can enjoy a full day of mountain fun where proceeds from lift tickets purchased that day will benefit the American Cancer Society. Activities include skiing and snow boarding until midnight, luminaria celebrations, live bands, torch runs, raffles and more. Pre-registration fee is $50, or $55 at the gate. For more information, contact Julie Kessler at 860-214-6857 or julie.kessler@cancer.org or sign up at www.hotspowderridge.org OPEN HOUSE:The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, will hold an Open House on Saturday, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The school offers Montessori education for ages 1-3, 3-5 and K-6 grade. For more information contact 860-388-3536 or info@childrenstree.org. ISLAM 101: “Islam 101” will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, from 2-4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. A free will offering will be collected to offset costs. For more information, contact Pr. Cathy Rohrs at Faith Lutheran Church, 860-347-6068. CHILDREN’S MOVIE: Children’s Movie at the Acton Public Library will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 from 3-4:45 p.m. See the newest version (2016) of Disney’s cherished family film about an orphan boy Pete and his best friend Elliot the dragon the new 10’ screen. Free popcorn included. Rated PG. Run time is 103 minutes. Free and open to all; drop in.

Sunday, Jan 29

PUB TRIVIA FUNDRAISER: A pub trivia event to benefit the Henry Carter Hull Library will be held at Chip’s Pub III on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes trivia and one free well drink, with prizes for first, second, and third place teams. Space is limited; call 860-669-2342 to register. Six people per team maximum.

SUNDAY SERVICE: Haddam Neck Congregational Church, the “Little Church in the Wildwood” worships Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at 408 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck. All welcome for worship, scripture readings and song, followed by coffee hour in the church parish house. Visit www.haddamneckcongregationalchurch.org for information or contact the Rev. James Simpson at 860-267-8606; 860-301-4124; james4056@ sbcglobal.net CIVILIAN CORPS CAMPS: Marty Podskoch, author o fConnecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Their History, Memories & Legacy, will discuss his book Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. at Haddam Fire Station, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum. The book describes the history and projects of the 21 camps located throughout the state including the three camps in Cockaponset SF in Killingworth, Haddam, and Madison. Free for members/supporters of the Haddam Historical Society, $3 guests. AUTHOR TALK: “Historical Fiction as a Portal to the Past: The Lymans of Lyman Orchards” will be the topic of a program by Diana Ross McCain, author of the new historical novel Thy Children’s Children, based on the true story of the first five generations of the Lyman family of Middlefield, on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Waverly Center, 7 Waverly Avenue, Portland. The program, which is open to the public free of charge, is sponsored by the Portland Historical Society. Copies will be available for $20 each.

Monday, Jan. 30

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. ADULT COLORING: Adult Coloring & Coffee (& snacks) at the Portland Library, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. Drop in and enjoy a pleasant hour of coloring and conversation. Coloring provides a relaxing, stressrelieving pastime — and it’s fun. TRAVEL SHOW: Travel Show at the East Hampton Senior Center, Monday, Jan. 30, 12:45 p.m. Brett from Friendship Tours will share with us all the fun places we will be traveling to this year. If Interested, sign up in Activity Book. For information, go to www.easthamptonct. gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

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. SHERLOCK FILM: If you enjoy Sherlock or mysteries in general, join the Classic Mystery Novel Discussion Group at the Russell Library in the Hubbard Room on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 12 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet. For ages 14 and up. Drop-in; no registration required. NEXUS MEETING: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Nexus meeting on Tuesday Jan. 31 at 7:45 a.m. in the Rose Room of Town Hall, Main Street, Clinton. The Nexus meeting is especially useful networking for small, independent, store-front, or in-home business owners. There is no charge to attend; guests must be a member in good standing of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. Pre-registration is required. Call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or email chamber@clintonct.com. MYSTERY DISCUSSION: Classic Mystery Novel Discussion Group: A Study in Scarlet, will be held Jan. 31, 12-1 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches. Copies of each month’s book will be available at the Russell Circulation Desk 30 days prior; for information, contact the Information Access & Adult Learning department at Russell Library at infodept@russelllibrary. org or 860-347-2528.

OPEN HOUSE: Area seniors and their families are invited to Covenant Village of Cromwell’s open house on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. The open house includes a tour of the newly updated two-bedroom apartment homes, conversation with residents and staff about living at a senior living community, and refreshments prepared by the executive chef. Reservations are required by visiting Covenant Village of Cromwell or calling 860-754-3039. Covenant Village of Cromwell is located at 52 Missionary Rd., Cromwell.

TREE WALK: The Jonah Center & Rockfall Foundation invite residents to learn how to help your neighborhood become a “leafy” and “walking-friendly” place. Progress is being made through Middletown’s Urban Forestry and Complete Streets programs. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. at The deKoven House, Middletown. Free, the public is welcome. CRYSTAL MALL TRIP: Go to the Crystal Mall and lunch at Olive Garden with the East Hampton Senior Center, Tuesday, Jan. 31, leaving at 10 a.m. $3 transportation donation; lunch is on you. Sign up required. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

FAMILY STORYTIMES: Family Storytimes will be held at the Portland Library on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22. Families with children ages 0-5 and their siblings are invited. Each week will feature stories, songs, games and a craft based on a weekly theme. Registration is required. Call the library at 860-342-6770 for more information. RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time is held Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration.

Thursday, Feb. 2

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Public Library, a lap sit program for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers, followed by open play and social time, will be held Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club will meet Thursday , Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m., at Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Ave. Speaker is Alice Stratton from NOAA’S Stellwagen. The club is open to singles interested in sailing, power boating, fishing, kayaking, dancing and socializing. Drinks are available. Learn more at www.shorelinesailingclub.org. JOB GROUP: Russell Library Job Group meets Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the 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. Free. RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour meets Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Have a fun, energetic mix of stories, finger plays, puppets, music, dance, and crafts, with time to just play. For ages 3 to 5. Drop-in, no registration.

Friday, Feb. 3

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. DEEP RIVER DRIVE IN: Deep River Drive In at the Deep River Public library will be held Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. for a showing of Stick Man, a delightful story of a stick father and his misadventures trying to get back to his wife and family. Open to all, no registration required. Running time, 30 minutes. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail. com READ AND PLAY: We Read. We Play, a new gaming program for ages 3-4, Feb. 3, 10;30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Read books and play games to introduce kids to concepts such as colors, animals, and more. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.; call 860344-8479 or stopping by Youth and Family Learning.

Saturday, Feb. 4

TACK SALE: CT Draft Horse Rescue’s tack sale will be held on the first Saturday of every month, Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1, 10 a.m. to 1p.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.

OPEN HOUSE:The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, will hold an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The school offers Montessori education for ages 1-3, 3-5 and K-6 grade. For more information contact 860-388-3536 or info@ childrenstree.org. CHOCOLATE RESCUE: 15th Annual Chocolate to the Rescue! will be held Sunday, March 26, 1-4 p.m. at the Inn at Middletown, 70 Main St., Middletown. All proceeds to benefit the Middlesex Family Shelter & Services. For information, tickets at $30, and sponsorships go to www.columbushouse.org/chocolate

AUTHOR TALK: Author Talk with Mary McAuliffe: When Paris Sizzled, will be held at the Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. McAuliffe vividly portrays the City of Light during the fabulous 1920s, les Annees folles, when Parisians emerged from the horrors of war to find that a new world greeted them one that reverberated with the metallic clang of the assembly line, the roar of automobiles, and the beat of jazz. This program is free and open to the public; call the Essex Library at 860 767-1560 to register or for more information. OWL PROWL: Owl Prowl will be held at the Acton Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 4, 3-4 p.m. The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is bringing a live owl for you to meet. Learn about the unique adaptations of owls, dissect an owl pellet, and make a craft to bring home. Open to children ages 6 and up. Registration is required, call 860-3953184. Free and open to all; children under age 8 must be attended by an adult.

LIBRARY DAY: Take Your Child To The Library Day Celebration with Pete The Cat will be held Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Read books and make a craft. Bring your cameras, Pete loves posing for pictures! All ages. Drop-in, no registration. HENNA CREATIONS: Henna with Jamilah Henna Creations will be held Feb. 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Acton Public Library, for ages 9 and up. Learn about the origin of the beautiful ancient tradition of henna and get your own intricate and professionally applied henna design. Free and open to all. No registration required. For information call 860-395-3184.

Sunday, Feb. 5

SUNDAY SERVICE: Haddam Neck Congregational Church, the “Little Church in the Wildwood” worships Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at 408 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck. All welcome for worship, scripture readings and song, followed by coffee hour in the church parish house. Visit www. haddamneckcongregationalchurch.org for information or contact the Rev. James Simpson at 860-2678606; 860-301-4124; james4056@sbcglobal.net.