CALENDAR

Saturday, April 14 NEW MEMBER RECEPTION: Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative welcomes new members with a reception, April 14, 1-4 p.m. including painter Sharon Chaples, painter Sandy Sicignano and jewelry Andrea Aron, at 55 Main Street, Essex. Enjoy wine and nibbles, meet the new artists and enjoy their unique work. www.ctriverartisans.org, 860-767-5457.

FREE FILM: “Ex Libris,” The New York Public Library, aree film screening in honor of National Library Week, will be held April 14, 2 p.m. at Goldsmith Family Cinema, Center for Film Studies, 301 Washington Terrace. The film is free and open to the public. For more information, email libfriends@wesleyan.edu.

MEET AUTHORS: Meet authors Sara Ann Hofferd and Steve Liskow on April 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the lobby of the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop-in; no registration. HIDDEN LIBRARY SECRETS: Hidden Secrets of Russell Library — A National Library Week Event, will be held April 14 at 12 p.m. Russell Library has a unique architectural history, beginning as a church in 1833, then undergoing a major renovation in 1875/6 and multiple expansions throughout the twentieth century. This tour will guide visitors through places seldom accessible to patrons, and help visitors enjoy the complex history, vibrant spaces, and unique features that are within the library. Families and visitors of all ages are welcome. Drop-in, no registration. CATS IN THE CASTLE:

Cat Tales presents the Annual Cats In The Castle, a fundraising event benefiting homeless cats and kittens, April 14, 6-10 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville. Tickets are $75 per person and include appetizers, diner, beer and wine, desserts, silent auctions and raffles. For tickets and information call 860-3449043 or email events@CatTalesCT.org, or www.CatTalesCT.org/CITC

ART OF REIKI: Learn the Art of Reiki at the Deep River Library on Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Registration is required for this program and limited to 10 participants. You must register through our Signup Genius, which can be accessed on our website or Facebook page. Go to deepriverct.us/Pages/DeepRiverCT_Library/index

SHREDDING DAY: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Shredding Day on Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shred old, unwanted documents safely and securely. The cost is $6 per box (copy paper case size). Staples and paper clips do not have to be removed. There will be a cardboard recycling dumpster for the boxes. Public is welcome. Questions, call 860-6693889 or email chamber@clintonctchamber.com AUTHOR EVENT: Best-selling author, Russell Shorto will discuss his new book, “Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom,” which weaves the stories of six historic figures during the American Revolution, including local Haddam legend and freed slave, Venture Smith, April 14, 7 p.m. at the Haddam Fire Station No. 1, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum. The program is free and open to the public. For information call 860-3452400 or email contact@haddamhistory.org LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale will be held April 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown.

FRENCH CLASS:A French Class for children will be held on Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11:00am. The Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Ages 5-8 can sing songs, draw, and learn our numbers and colors, the names of animals, and how to make a friend en Français. Drop in; no registration. SPANISH CLASS: A Spanish class for children will be held Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Ages 5-8 can songs, draw, and learn our numbers and colors, the names of animals, and how to make a friend en Español. Drop in; no registration.

STORY TIME: Story Time! A HippyHoppy Toad, will be held April 14, 10;30 a.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: Epoch Arts’ annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held April 14, 5-7:30 p.m. Girls 12 and under are invited to attend an evening of dinner and dancing. The theme is Enchanted Fairy Garden. Each girl will create a fairy craft to take home with them as well as have their picture taken with their favorite guy. Admission is $25 per family, reservations recommended. Register online at www.epocharts.org. 27 Skinner Street, East Hampton.

LIME SALE: The Deep River Fire Department will hold its annual lime sale on Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Deep River Fire Headquarters, 57 Union St. 50 pound bags of powdered lime available for $ 4.50 each; 40 lb. bags of pelletized lime for $ 5.50 each. Free delivery offered on orders of one ton or more, (40 bags). To leave a message for a preorder, call 860-526-2319 or 860-7901018. FOOD DRIVE: In conjunction with the Deep River Fire Department’s annual lime sale, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the department will hold its annual food drive to benefit the Shoreline Soup Kitchens from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. HOMEBUYER EVENT: Liberty Bank will present a First Time Homebuyer Event on Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cross Street AME Zion Church, 440 West Street, Middletown. Bring documentation for review by a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (pay stubs, W2s, tax returns). Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call Rosa Carrero (NMLS# 8832669) at 860-344-7328 or visit www.liberty-bank.com/personal/homelending. Sunday, April 15 ART CLASS: Art with KaReN- Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. at East Hampton Senior Center. Beginners Art Class in acrylics. $5 materials fee. Call ahead or drop in at center and sign up in Activity Book.

HONORING OSBORNE RUSSELL: The Friends of Indian Hill Cemetery will host an afternoon of tea , light refreshments and conversation to honor the life and legacy of Middletown’s benefactress Frances Osborne Russell, April 15, 2-4 p.m. at the Russell House 350 High St., Middletown . The public is invited. Tickets $20. RSVP to The Indian Hill Cemetery office 860 346 0452. Checks can be made payable to FOIHC, PO box 2382 Middletown Ct 06457.

SPRING CONCERT: Con Brio Choral Society will give its spring concert on Sunday, April 15, 4 p.m. at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme. Lord Nelson Mass/ Haydn, “Music for Troubled Times,” plus works by Verdi, Berstein, songs in the round and a preview of upcoming performances. Tickets are $30; to reserve, call 860-526-5399 or go to conbrio.org.

ART CLASS: Art with KaReN at the East Hampton Senior Center, Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. Beginners Art Class in acrylics. $5 materials fee. Call ahead or drop in at center and sign up in Activity Book.

SHAD MUSEUM: The Haddam Shad Museum will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until June 11. The museum displays the history of shad on the Connecticut River since Colonial days. The museum is located at 212 Saybrook Road, behind the American Oil gas station. Admission is free. For more details, call 860-267-0388. COMMUNITY CLASSIC TOURNAMENT: Wesleyan University and Finesse Cuts Barber Shop are hosting One Community One Cause Cardinal Community Classic April 15, 1-6 p.m. The three-onthree basketball tournament will support those affected by breast cancer. All proceeds benefit the Middlesex Hospital Comprehensive Breast Center. Register a team by visiting Finesse Cuts, 578 Main St., or go to https://bit.ly/2GWvQJ0. To scan the QR code and register on a mobile device, see https:// bit.ly/2GnC9Zm. MEDICATION SAFETY FOR SENIORS:

Medication Safety: A General Guide to Prescriptiosn and A Time to Live, will be presented by Changing Minds Advocacy Group and the St. Lawrence Healing Ministry, April 15, 2-4 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Drive, Illingworth, presented by Keith Lyke, RPh, from Killingworth Family Pharmacy and Edwina Ranganathan, LMSW from Crossing Bridges. Area seniores are welcome; no registration is needed. Refreshments provided. Limited transportation available to Killingworth seniors; call Melissa Ferrara at 860-6633482 or email changingmindsgroup@yahoo.com. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist; 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. Monday, April 16 EARTH DAY STORYTIME: Spring Break Activities: Earth Day Storytime, April 16, 12-1 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

READERS THEATER: Readers Theater Presents: “Doubt: A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley, at the Durham Library, Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Register online at http://www.durhamlibrary.org/program-registration/ WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones meet Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. One-year-olds and their caregivers will enjoy literacy-based, age-appropriate activities and toys with others. Siblings welcome. drop in; no registration required.

SHARING OUR STORIES: Sharing Our Stories with Gerontologist Ellen Luby, a free illustrated talk on writing a lifestory for family members, will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 16, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on methods of reminiscence and to help people see how sharing stories can help to make sense of the past, gain insight for the future and connect generations. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood Pressure Clinic at East Hampton Senior Center, April 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Sponsored by the Chatham Health District.

Tuesday, April 17

MILITARY MUSEUM: The Greater Middletown Military Museum will meet April 17, 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, Bernie O’Rourke Drive, Middletown. The public is welcome to attend.

AARP MEETING: AARP Chapter #3310 will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, April 17,1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed. The program will feature Susan Peak, musician, singer, and singalong favorites, followed by refreshments. After members will enjoy refreshments and socialize. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. If you can, bring a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Any questions call Shirley at 860 916-5978. MYSTERY TRIP, LUNCH:Mystery Trip and Lunch at Pepe’s Pizzeria with the East Hampton Senior Center, Tuesday, April 17, Leaving at 9:45 a.m. Mystery is free, lunch is on you. $3 transportation donation requested. There is a waiting list. Sign up a Front Desk. AUTHOR SERIES: The Portland Library will hold an Authors Series Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m featuring authors living and writing in the town of Portland. Irene Silvers, author of “Shrink Wrapped,” is the speaker on April 17 at 7 p.m. Books will be available to purchase and any profits will be donated to the Portland Library. WEIRD SCHOOL: Spring Break Activities: Welcome to My Weird School!, will be held April 17, 12-1 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, for grades 2-5, registration required. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939 BOOK DISCUSSION:Mystery

Book Discussion will be held Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie King” will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.

TEDX HCL: TEDxHCHLibrary Talks: Poetic Words, will be held April 17, 9:30 a.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. hchlibrary.org FASCINATING FASCINATORS:

Fascinating Fascinator Workshop will be held April 17 and April 24, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. All materials and light refreshments provided; guests may also bring their own hat to decorate. Registration is required. To register visit www.hchlibrary.org, email sarah@hchlibrary.org, or call 860669-2342.

AUTHOR TALK: Kate Greathead ’05: “Laura and Emma,” will be held April 17, 7 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific meets Tuesdays, April 3, 10*, 17, and 24, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This librarian-led program is designed to increase two-year-olds’ literacy and social skills as they enjoy story time, movement, music and play time. Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. *The April 10th session will meet in the Hubbard Room.

GAME TIME: Game Time! for ages 3-5, siblings welcome, will be held April 17, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and learning playing a variety of games while building important skills such as taking turns, counting, reading, sharing and more. Drop in; no registration.

ORIGAMI: Origami, for ages 7 and up, April 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Youth and Family Learning Department, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. Drop in; no registration. FREE SCORE WORKSHOP:

Southeastern CT SCORE will hold a free workshop, “Brand Strategy 101 for Small Business”, April 17, 6 p.m. at Middlesex Community College, Room 808A Chapman Hall, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Space is limited; register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef846xqc90698 bf5&oseq=&c=&ch=

Wednesday, April 18

WHO’S WHO: Who’s Who in Honor of Volunteer Week at East Hampton Senior Center will be held Wednesday, April 18, 1 p.m .Come partake in guessing who’s who by matching the photo with the name. The winner of who guessed correctly will win a prize. Enjoy of fun time and light refreshments. Sign up in Activity Book if attending and also sharing a photo that will stump us all.

SCAVENGER HUNT: Spring Break Activities: Eye Bomb Scavenger Hunt, will be held April 18, 12-1 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Booksellers have created hysterical, googly-eyed sculptures out of random objects throughout the store to find during an Eyebomb Scavenger Hunt. Then make some Googly Eyed Slime to take home. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939 AUTHOR TALK: Vera Schwarcz, “In the Crook of the Rock,” April 18, 7 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

JIGSAW MANIA: Jigsaw Mania will be held April 18, 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3-10, no registration required.

HYGGE FOR SPRING:Hygge for Springtime will be held April 18, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad St, Middletown. Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a Danish term where adding small things to life can make it richer and fuller and promote contentment and happiness.

Thursday, April 19

ADELBROOK FUNDER: Cromwell Pizza and Pasta is giving back to Ädelbrook on April 19,donating 30 percent of dinner proceeds, eat in and takeout, to Adelbrook. To participate, customers must bring the printed flyer from Adelbrook’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adelbrook.

OPEN STUDIOS EVENT: I-Park artists-in-residence program launches its 18th season of artist residencies with a free Open Studios event Thursday, April 19, at 5 p.m. Members of the public are invited to visit the six resident artists in their studios, attend a presentation, explore the grounds and enjoy FREE refreshments. I-Park is located at 428 Hopyard Road in East Haddam. Admission is free, but advance reservations are requested. To reserve a space, go to i-park.org. For additional information, email events@ipark.org, or call 860-873-2468.

RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Thursdays, April 5, 19, and 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies one year and under and their caregivers; sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. Drop in; no registration.

STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour meets Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This program provides the opportunity for preschoolers to practice their listening skills and increase their social confidence while enjoying stories, music, movement and a craft with their caregivers. For ages 3 - 5 (Pre-k through kindergarten) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration. MILITARY WRITING GROUP:

We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, meets Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will continue to lead the group, which invites veterans to share their stories and photos in their own voices. New members are encouraged to visit. Workshop facilitator is Christy Billings. She can be reached at (860) 3472528 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org LIBRARY JOB GROUP: The library Job Group will meet Thursdays, April 5, 19 and 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 pm. in the Hubbard

Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business professionals to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A networking session follows the presentation. Registration not required. KIDS AUTHOR EVENT: Kids Author Event: Ying Chang Compestine: “The Chinese Emperor’s New Clothes,” April 19. 5:30 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

FOR THE BIRDS: Spring Break Activities: It’s for the Birds!, with a story and making bird feeders, will be held April 19, 12-1 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939 AUTHOR TALK: Anthony Pioppi: “The Finest Nines” and “To the Nines,” April 19, 7 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939

LONG TERM CARE: Planning for Long Term Care with attorney Paul Czepiga, April 19, 5:30 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Learn how to protect life’s assets and make sense of confusing Medicaid rules. hchlibrary.org

POETRY DISCUSSION: English Professor David Cappella will lead a free, 5-part series of poetry discussions, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning April 19 at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Poets will include: Robert Frost/ Emily Dickinson; Hayden Carruth/Jane Kenyon; Wallace Stevens/Elizabeth Bishop; Jim Harrison/Maxine Kumin and Czeslaw Milosz/Anna Akhmatova. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

PLAY KAHOOT: Learn to play Kahoot!, a literature trivia game, April 19, 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For grades 3-6. Drop in; no registration. SONGS OF NAT KING COLE:

“Songs of Nat King Cole,” a concert with John Brighenti and Orice Jenkins will be held April 19, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop-in, no registration.

SPRING FLING DANCE: Shoreline Sailing Club Spring Fling Dance will be held April 19 at the Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook. For more information visit http:// www.shorelinesailingclub.camp8.org/

Friday April 20

FAMILY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History with experts at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, April 3, April 20, 9:30 a.m., April 7, 11 a.m. Bring your laptop. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No preregistration necessary.

STEM STORYTIME: Spring Break Activities: Drop in STEM Storytime!, Friday, April 20, 12-1 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939.

AUTHOR TALK: Dahlia Schweitzer ‘98: “Going Viral: Zombies, Viruses, and the End of the World,” April 20, 7 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939 ART PARTY!: Art Party! Spring Special, April 20, 11:30 a.m. for grades K-5 in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come dressed for mess and tons of fun. Drop in; no registration.

POET’S CORNER: Poet’s Corner meets April 20, 4 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come and talk poetry with Middletown’s Poet Laureate Susan Allison. Drop in; no registration.

FROG FRIDAY: Calendar Item: Frog Friday with Lisa Liesener of Everyone Outside, April 20, 2 p.m. at Highlawn Forest, Rockfall. Visit a vernal pool and look for frogs, frog eggs, insect larvae etc. Viewing scopes provided. Program is free; registration appreciated. Visit www.EveryoneOutside.org or contact Lisa: lisa@everyoneoutside.org for additional information

Saturday, April 21 WESU RECORD FAIR: WESU Spring Community Record Fair, April 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Beckham Hall, Wesleyan University campus, 55 Wyllys Ave., Middletown. Early bird special, 10-11 a.m. for $5. Exclusive and discounted WESU swag, $1 records and CDs. WESU DJs will be spinning records and tunes all day. Record donations welcome. Limited vendor space still available; contact WESU Ben Michael, WESU General Manager. 860-685-7707 generalmanager@wesufm.org w ww.wesufm.org. KIDS AUTHOR EVENT: Kids Author Event: Sara MacSorley, “Super Cool Scientists,” April 21, 10:30 a.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration needed. Details at Wesleyan.edu/ rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939

RUMMAGE SALE: The United Church of Chester Spring Rummage & Bake Sale will be held April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, housewares, linen, toys, books. A bag sale will begin at noon. Donations accepted through April 19. For more information, call 860-526-2697.

FRENCH CLASS:A French Class for children will be held on Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11:00am. The Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Ages 5-8 can sing songs, draw, and learn our numbers and colors, the names of animals, and how to make a friend en Français. Drop in; no

registration.

SPANISH CLASS: A Spanish class for children will be held Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Ages 5-8 can songs, draw, and learn our numbers and colors, the names of animals, and how to make a friend en Español. Drop in; no registration.

SHREDDING EVENT: The next City of Middletown Paper Shredding event will take place on Saturday, April 21, 9-11 a.m. at the Palmer Field parking lot on Bernie O'Rourke Drive. Middletown residents only. Sensitive documents only. No business documents. Limit: 5 bags or boxes.

FAMILY HISTORY: Write Your Family History group meets April 21, 9:30-11 a.m. at Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield Street, Middletown. Members will each have a chance to discuss what they are working and/or ask for advice and help from the group. Discussion can be about the writing process as well as the nuts and bolts of creating a book. Free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No preregistration necessary. UP CLOSE WITH ORANGUTANS: Up Close With The Orangutans of Indonesian Borneo, a lecture with field primatologist Katherine Meier, will be held April 21, 1 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Free. hchlibrary.org. Sunday, April 22 CHURCH HISTORY SERIES: First Church In Middletown celebrates 350 years in 2018 and will hold a series of public events telling how our society evolved, as reflected in events in the church and community. Historian and writer Dione Longly will lead conversations. The second session will be held on Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. after services. The event is free and open to all with free parking nearby.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist; 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. SHAD MUSEUM: The Haddam Shad Museum will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until June 11. The museum displays the history of shad on the Connecticut River since Colonial days. The museum is located at 212 Saybrook Road, behind the American Oil gas station. Admission is free. For more details, call 860267-0388. EARTH DAY: Celebrate Earth Day with Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus’ performance of Joseph Haydn's “Creation” April 22, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information or tickets visit www.CappellaCantorum.org or call 860-526-1038.