CALENDAR

Thursday, Feb. 15 GED TUTORING:

Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

Tom Ryan: “Will’s Red Coat”, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., free, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown, free, no registration required. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939.

AUTHOR TALK: LIBRARY JOB GROUP:

A Job Group meets on Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. A networking session follows the presentation. Registration not required.

Shoreline Sailing Club meeting, 7 p.m., Feb. 15. Singles over 35 who love boating are welcome. Winter meetings located at Old Saybrook Estuary, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook See our website for more information. http:// www.shorelinesailingclub.camp8.org/

Baby Rhyme Time, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration.

SAILING CLUB: RHYME TIME: STORY HOUR:

Preschool Power Story Hour, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3 - 5 (Pre-k through kindergarten) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration.

VALENTINE’S POTLUCK:

The Durham 60+ Club and Travel’s Annual Valentine’s Day potluck luncheon will be held Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. (set up is at 11:30 a.m.) at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main Street, Durham. All members will bring their favorite dishes to share with the group. A short meeting will follow. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcomed to join this social, active, travel club. No meeting on Monday, Feb. 12.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS:

Free blood pressure screenings, Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m. in the lobby of the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Gabrielle West, the Community Wellness Coordinator for the Middlesex YMCA, will be available to answer questions about the new Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program. Come in and find out more about what your blood pressure means. Drop in, no registration.

BLACK HISTORY FILM SCREENING:

Whose Streets? A Black History Month film screening, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Whose Streets? is a 2017 documentary about the killing of Michael Brown and the uprising in Ferguson, Mississippi. Drop in, no registration.

BABY BOUNCE:

Deep River Library presents Baby Bounce on Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; 10:30 a.m. Join us for a story time for babies, newborn to 24 months! Simple stories and songs, followed by play and social time. Older siblings may attend. Free. Register at 860-526-6039 or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

Friday, Feb. 16 FAMILY HISTORY:

Godfrey Memorial Library researchers will be available to consult on research questions and help find resources and answers. For best results, bring the information with you as well as your laptop. Feb.16, 9:30 a.m. at Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield Street, Middletown, free to Godfrey Members or $10 a session. Call 860-3464375 for more information; no pre-registration necessary.

POET’S CORNER:

Poet’s Corner with Susan Allison, Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Shy poets, famous poets, infamous poets, sly poets, wanna be poets, poetry lovers, poet lovers, poets who would never attend such an event, are invited to bring their creative energies into one room. Bring your favorite poems to share, original or otherwise. Drop in; no registration.

FUN FRIDAY:

Deep River Library’s Fun Fridays are Feb. 9, 16, 23; 10:30 a.m.. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Free. Register at 860-526-6039 or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

Saturday, Feb. 17 EVERYPROM BENEFIT:

An EveryProm to benefit Make A Wish Foundation will be held Feb. 17, 5-8 p.m. at Third Congregational Church at 94 Miner Street, Middletown. Come dance through the decades with instructors from Vinnie’s Jump and Jive, appetizers from Red Fox and photos by Jeff Yardis. Tickets are $25 per person, $35 per couple and $45 per family. Tickets include prom photo, refreshments and dancing. Call 860-6320733 for more information.

FREE FLU CLINIC:

The CT River Area Health District (CRAHD) is offering a free flu clinic to area residents including Killingworth, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clinton Town Hall (Green Room), 54 East Main Street, Clinton. Shots are free with or without insurance. If you have insurance, bring your card. Children under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Remember to wear a short sleeve shirt. For information contact Sherry at the CRAHD at 860-661-3300 or scarlson@crahd.net if you have any questions concerning the clinic.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE:

Killingworth Library Book Sale will be held Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the library.This month the sale includes large collection of books on World War I, nautical and fishing topics, hunting dogs and John F. Kennedy. As always, there are plenty of novels to choose from across all genres for all ages. A bake sale will also be held. Proceeds from both sales benefit the library and its patrons.

NAACP EXTRAVAGANZA:

NAACP presents a Black History Extravaganza, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. African dance, African American art, and a variety of other pieces of Black History will be shown. Drop in; no registration.

FAMILY HISTORY:

Write Your Family History will meet Feb. 17, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Free to members, $10 guests. Discuss methods and ideas for gathering information and writing a history your family will cherish. Learn from examples of printed and published material by others. Bring your laptop. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary.

Sunday, Feb. 18

JEWISH WAR VETERANS:Jewish

War Veterans of the U.S.A., Major General Maurice Rose Post 51, meet Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m., at Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown, in the Nester Center, next to the congregation. Enter from the parking lot. All Jewish veterans, whether they served in war or peace time, and their families, are invited. For planning of the light breakfast, RSVP to jwvpost51@gmail.com.

SUNDAY WORSHIP:

Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Confirmation class, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

GED TUTORING:

Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

CHAMBER CONCERTS:

The New England Chamber Choir & Chamber Ensemble, Conducted by Richard Wm. Donohue, presents Bach In Winter: Two Cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach, Feb. 18, 4 p.m. at Saint Peter Church 30 Saint Peter Lane, Higganum, and Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. at Center Congregational Church 474 Broad Street, Meriden. Free admission, donations welcome. For information call 860) 635-5414 or email necc2000@aol.com. Season details at www.nechamberchoir.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 AARP CHAPTER:

AARP Chapter #3310 monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed. Guest speaker is Ron Krom, Executive Director for St. Vincent DePaul and Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry.

TERRIFIC TWOS:

Twos are Terrific meets Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For two year olds (24 - 35 months). Siblings welcome. Feb. 13, meet in the Hubbard Room. Drop in; no registration required.

AUTHOR TALK:

Author visit with Ibi Zoboi, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. She was born in Haiti and immigrated to New York with her mother when she was 4 years old. Her middle grade debut, “My Life as an Ice-Cream Sandwich,” and her next YA novel, “Pride,” are forthcoming. Patrons are welcome to bring their copies of American Street to be signed by the author. Light refreshments provided; event is for all ages. Drop in; no registration required.

ORIGAMI:

Origami, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. For grades 2 and up, no registration required.

MYSTERY BOOK GROUP:

Classic Mystery Book Discussion group meets Feb. 20, 7 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, to discuss “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley (2009).

TEDXHCH:

TEDxHCHLibrary: A Community Conversation, Feb. 20, free, at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. The topic for February’s meeting on 2/20 is: Medicine or Miracle: Cutting-edge science saving lives. Presented by Lynn Hidek. hchlibrary.org

Wednesday, Feb. 21 GED TUTORING:

Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

ABOLITIONIST TALK:

Madison Historical Society and Scranton Memorial Library to Host Talk on Slavery and Racism, 7 p.m., Feb. 21, free, Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, in the community room. Speaker is resident Don Rankin, surgeon, archeologist, and history enthusiast, who will chronicle the development of slavery in the United States, the origins of the underground railroad, and the role of his ancestor, the Reverend John Rankin of Ripley, Ohio, in aiding more than 2000 slaves on their journeys to freedom. . For information call 203-245-4567 or email director@madisonhistory.org

LET’S MAKE MITTENS:

Make mittens at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 6 p.m., Feb. 21, $5. Bring an old sweater. For grades 2 and up. 413 Main St., Middletown. Register for this class by emailing books@wesleyan.edu; details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939.

AUTHOR TALK:

Mark Saba ’81: “Ghost Tracks”, 7 p.m., Feb. 21 free. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore,. 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939.

WHITE-TAILED DEER:

White-Tailed Deer of CT, presented by Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist from the CT DEEP Wildlife Group, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details at hchlibrary.org

SCORE WORKSHOP:

SCORE counselor Bob Potter will present a free workshop on “How to Start and Run a Successful Non- Profit Business -Part 2” Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m. at Old Saybrook Town Hall. For information email Bob Potter, bobpottr@aol.com

WRITING A NOVEL:

Susan Strecker Presents 8 Tips & Tricks for Writing a Novel, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Participants will have a chance to share their work or just discuss ideas and concepts. All novels in various stages of completion are welcome. Space is limited; call the Deep River Public Library at 860-526-6039 to reserve a spot for the workshop.

NEW ENGLAND’S ARCHITECTURE:A

free, illustrated talk on architectural history of New England will be presented by author and architect Duo Dickinson, FAIA, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Dickinson will focus on architectural history of the region from the earliest first period houses to the present. Books will be available for purchase and signing. RSVP: 860-767-1560.