Saturday, Sept. 9

FARM, ARTISAN MARKET: Parmelee Farm & Artisan Market at the Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth, Sept. 9. Fresh local produce, eggs, dairy products, honey, breads, soaps, and jams, artisan work, food trucks, children’s activities. Pets welcome. September will feature a Wellness Day. The farm also offers trails for hiking and the 1840’s farmhouse will be open with displays of Killingworth history and artifacts. For details go to www. par meleef arm market. org or email manager@ parmeleefarmmarket.org for more information. VENTURE SMITH DAY: The 21th annual Venture Smith Day Festivities will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. in the cemetery at the First Church of Christ, 499 Town Street (RT. 151), East Haddam, where he is buried (1729-1805). Those interested in learning more about Connecticut history in the 1700 and 1800s are attend. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. In case of inclement weather the celebration will move into the parish house of First Church. There will be plenty of time to renew old friendships, talk with speakers, and Venture’s descendants and enjoy light refreshments in the Parish Hall next to the cemetery. For information, call 860-873-9375. TAG SALE: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, is holding its annual twoweekend tag sale. The sale has furniture, household goods, toys, pictures and art work and much more. Proceeds fund the center’s programs for local youth. The sale runs Sept. 8 and 15, 1-8 p.m., Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 16-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. New items added every day. www.epocharts.org BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. ELECTRIC CAR SHOW: The East Hampton Clean Energy Task Force, a volunteer committee dedicated to promoting green energy alternatives, will hold an Electric Car Show Sept. 9, 12-4 p.m. at Sears Park. Rain date is Sept. 23. The event will showcase electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel cars from various dealerships including Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, BMW, and mow. Any residents who own any electric, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicle are invited to show their clean energy machine too. There is no registration fee; the deadline to register cars is Sept. 1. To register a car or to have a booth or sponsorship, contact the East Hampton Clean Energy Task Force at ehcetf@ gmail.com or call us 860365-1296. The event will provide music, raffles and activities. LOBSTER FESTIVAL: The Rotary Club of Chester 47th Annual Lobster Festival will be held Sept. 9, 4-10 p.m. at the Chester Fairgrounds. Tickets are available; Twin lobster or twin steak or surf and turf dinner tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the gate. Single lobster or steak dinner tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. Seating is limited, so please purchase early. For additional information and on-line ticket sales visit http://www.ChesterRotary. org. PRESERVATION MARCH: Company G of the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry will stage Preservation March Sept. 9, 10 a.m. starting at the General Joseph Mansfield House, 151 Main St., and ending with a firing salute at Mansfield’s grave in Indian Hill Cemetery with speakers including Central Connecticut State University professor Matthew Warshauer, Civil War author John Banks, and members of Company G. MAIN STREET STROLL: A family friendly Main Street Stroll will be held on Main Street, Middletown, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the new Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, hear a brass band, stroll up to Wesleyan for the 6th annual MASH festival celebrating the university’s music scene. Free and open to the public, with music, art, hands-on workshops and entertainment for all ages COMMUNITY RIDE: A community bike ride, hosted by Pedal Power, will be held Sept. 9, 9-10 a.m. along River Road in Middletown. Children under 16 are welcome with an accompanying adult. Helmets are required. Meet at 9 a.m. in front of the Pedal Power Bike Shop at 359 Main St., Middletown. IMMIGRANT FUNDRAISER: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will hold “An Evening in Celebration of Our Immigrant Roots” featuring silent auctions, raffle contests, wine tastings, free hors d’oeuvres and live music, to raise money to help local immigrant families facing sudden deportations, Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Admission is $20 (payable at the door the night of the event). Full details at www. fccol.org/event/celebration.