Calendar

Today

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 860-3448479 or stopping by Youth and Family Learning. SHOPPING TRIP: Cromwell Shopping with the East Hampton Senior Center, Friday, Feb. 3 leaving at 12:30 p.m. $3 Trans Donation asked. Sign up required at front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.

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 860-395-3184. 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. IMMIGRANT ANCESTORS: Researching Immigrant Ancestors at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, will be held Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Free to members, $10 session for guests. Board member Albert Fiacre will guide participants in a search for their homeland. No pre-registration necessary. Call 860-346-4375 for more information.

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 860-267-8606; 860-301-4124; james4056@ sbcglobal.net CHINESE CIVILIZATION: Reviving 5000 Years of Chinese Civilization, presented by the Connecticut Chinese Culture Association, will be held Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Slides, video and dance workshop. For all ages; drop-in no registration.

POETRY READ-IN: Together We Rise: Building Bridges for Justice will hold an African American Poetry Read-in to celebrate Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 5, 4-6 p.m. in the community room at Two Wrasslin’ Cats Coffee House, 374 Town Street (at the intersection of Routes 82 and 151) in East Haddam. Bring a poem by an African American poet or read one from books available at the event. Free and open to the public, this event is part of the National African American Read-In sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. Refreshments will be served.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist and music at 9 a.m., Sunday School and Confirmation at 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. MAD HATTER TEA PARTY: A Mad Hatter Tea Party will be held at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m. Ad-

mission $15, register online at www.epocharts.org or email info@epocharts.org. Take pictures, create crafts, dance and enjoy food with Alice and her Wonderland friends. Come dressed as your favorite Wonderland character. For grades K-5.

Monday, Feb. 6

WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones will be held Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 27, 10:30a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Play and circle time for one year olds and their caregivers. Drop-in, no registration. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: A Blood Pressure Clinic will be held at the East Hampton Senior Center on Monday, Feb. 6from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Chatham Health District. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. MONTHLY MEETING: East Hampton Senior Center’s Monthly Meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 6 starting at 12:45 p.m. All seniors are encouraged to attend the meeting which is held once a month. The month’s events will be discussed along with upcoming coach trips and future events. Sign up in Activity Book if interested. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: The next film in The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series, Merchants of Doubt, will be shown Monday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at the Goldsmith Family Cinema, Center for Film Studies, on the campus of Wesleyan University, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: The Clinton and Madison Chambers of Commerce will co-host Business After Hours on Monday Feb. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. at Donahue’s Madison Bar & Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison. All members of the local business community are welcome. Admission $10 members in advance, $15 at the door, $20 guests. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar. Walk-ins are welcome; call 860-669-3889 or email chamber@clintonct.com for information.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

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. TIME FOR TWOS: Time for Twos Playgroup Winter Sessions will be held Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. 2-year-olds and their caregivers invited for open play. Wear play clothes as we will also be using craft materials. Dropin, no registration.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

FAMILY STORYTIMES: Family Storytimes will be held at the Portland Library on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 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. ART CLASS: Art with KaReN will be held at the East Hampton Senior Center on Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and 8, from 1:30-3:15 p.m. $5 Materials Fee due at sign up at front desk. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. AGING FORUM: The East Hampton Senior Center, 105 Main St., is sponsoring a community forum about how to advocate for successful aging and independence, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Discussions include on prejudicial attitudes, discriminating practices towards older people along with the institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about aging people. RSVP by calling 860-267-4426 or sign up in the Activity Book.

Thursday, Feb. 9

ART GUILD DEMO: The Art Guild of Middletown welcomes artist Sally Barr to its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell. Meetings of the Art Guild are free and open to the public. An accomplished watercolorist, Barr will present a demonstration of her techniques. She is also a professional framer and will talk about the important issues of preserving and presenting artwork to its best advantage. For details go to www.middletownartguild.org. 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 BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Public Library Brick Bunch meets Feb. 9 and 23, 3:454:45 p.m. for open Lego play, with large blocks for younger children. Drop in, no registration. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-5266039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com JOB GROUP: Russell Library Job Group meets Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10a.m.-12p.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. CARD COLORING: A Valentine’s Day Card Coloring Class will be held Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each child can choose their design and colors and let their creativity flow. The cards are printed with a variety of Valentine’s Day pictures and themes. All supplies are included. For grades 6-12; registration is required. Call 860-3448479 or stop by Youth and Family Learning. FILM SCREENING: Letter to Italy Film Screening will be presented Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The screening of Letter from Italy, 1944: A New American Oratorio,” narrated by Meryl Streep, is an award-winning film. Filmmaker Karyl Evans, noted filmmaker and winner of 6 Emmy Awards, will lead the discussion following the showing. Snow date is Feb. 16; drop in, no registration. CULINARY LUNCH: Cheney Tech Culinary Lunch with the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 leaving at 10;15 a.m. $12 for Lunch. $3 Trans. Donation asked. Payment due at sign up. For information, go to www. easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426.