The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
CALENDAR
Monday, May 21
BOOK SALE: Durham Public Library Book Sale continues daily May 21-26.
MUFFINS FOR THE MIND: Muffins for the Mind at the East Hampton Senior Center, 11 a.m., May 21. Spend an hour sharpening your mind with others while enjoying Muffins and Beverages. Muffins provided by Marlborough Health Center. Sign up in Activity Book or call 860-2674426.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Tuesday, May 22
BOOK SALE: Durham Public Library Book Sale continues daily May 21-26.
FREE MOVIE: Black Panther will be shown at the Henry Carter Hull Library, May 22, 5:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. 135 minutes. Free, with popcorn.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Wednesday, May 23
BOOK SALE: Durham Public Library Book Sale continues daily May 21-26.
VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION: Volunteer Appreciation Celebration will be held at the East Hampton Senior Center, 10:30 a.m., May 23. Entertainment will be provided by the “Humble Bees” and lunch will be served at 12:00pm. All that have given their time and talents are encouraged to enjoy a day of Celebration. You must sign up, either by signing in Activity Book or calling the Center by 12 p.m. May 22 at 860-267-4426
ART ASSOCIATION MEETING: The next meeting of the East Hampton Art Association will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. the East Hampton Community Center at 105 Main Street. Following a potluck supper at 6 p.m., the meeting will feature a longtime member Lesley Braren, presenting “Beyond the Artwork.” The public is always welcome at East Hampton Art Association meetings; admission is $4 for guests, and free for students. AUTHOR TALK: Memorial Day Author Talk, “The 143rd in Iraq” with author Marc Youngquest, will be held Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Durham Library. Registration suggested. Register online at http://www.durhamlibrary.org/programregistration/
AUTHOR TALK: Author Jeff Romano, free illustrated talk on day hiking in New England, 7 p.m. May 23, Essex Library, 33 West Ave. The presentation will also include information on New England wildflowers, birds and other wildlife. Copies of his books will be available for purchase.
TRAIL AND BIKE ROUTES: The Jonah Center and The Rockfall Foundation invite the public to hear progress reports on a variety of recreational trails and bike routes being constructed, planned, or envisioned in the great Middletown area, May 23, 7- 8:30 p.m. at the deKoven House, 27 Washington Street, in Middletown. The main presenters are John Shafer and Kathy Herron, members of Portland’s Air Line Trail Steering Committee and Complete Streets Group; Howard Reid, co-chair of Middletown’s Complete Streets Committee; and John Hall. Citizens who want to support these projects are strongly encouraged to attend, share thoughts on strategy, and consider ways they can help.
HUBBARD HOUSE CONCERT: Kate Callahan is performing at Hubbard House for the last concert of the season, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. As Connecticut’s State Troubadour, she performers extensively throughout the state. Learn more at https://www.kate-callahan.com. Admission is $10. Seating is limited. Reserve seats by contacting Robert at: Rnastamail@aol.com.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Thursday, May 24
BOOK SALE: Durham Public Library Book Sale continues daily May 21-26.
TIP-A-COP: Officers with the Middletown Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Sliders Grill & Bar, 1265 South Main St., Middletown, on Thursday, May 244-11 p.m. All tips will go to Special Olympics Connecticut. For more information, call 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org.
MONTESSORI PROGRAM: A free workshop, “Montessori Research & Outcomes: The Science Behind the Genius”, will be held May 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Children's Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Free workshop. Dinner and childcare available for $10 per family. Register at 860-388-3536, www.childrenstree.org.
FOLKLORIC CREATURES: A lecture, Cryptozoology of New England (the study of folkloric creatures) will be held May 24, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Michael Panicello, Director of MUFON CT, will examine the alleged evidence for the existence of these creatures in Connecticut and surrounding New England at the present time or in the past. Details at hchlibrary.org BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Library’s Brick Bunch on May 10, May 24; 3:454:45 p.m. Open Lego play with friends. Free, drop in, details, call 860-526-6039.
BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Library, for newborn to 24 months. Older siblings welcome. Free, drop in, details, call 860-526-6039.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Friday, May 25
WESEMINAR: 2018 R&C WESeminar Featuring Lisa Ko ‘98, May 25, 7:30 p.m. at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Her book, “The Leavers,” was a finalist for the 2017 National Book Award for Fiction and named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed, Bustle, and Electric Literature. Free, no registration. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939
BOOK SALE: Durham Public Library Book Sale continues daily May 21-26.
FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday on May 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Library. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Free, drop in, details, call 860-526-6039.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Saturday, May 26
PHILOSOPHY NIGHT: Philosophy Night at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, May 26, 6 p.m., at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, no registration. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939
STORY TIME: Story Time: Llama Llama Loves to Read, May 26, 10:30 a.m., at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939
LYME DISEASE: Jennifer Reid, Community Director for BLAST Tick-borne Prevention Program will be the featured speaker at a seminar on Lyme disease and emerging tick-borne diseases on May 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arch Room (1st floor), Cromwell Town Hall, 41 West Street. It is open to the public free of charge. Residency is not required and reservations are not needed. For information, call 860- 632-3426.
OPENING RECEPTION: Opening Reception forr Spectrum Gallery’s Summer Arts Festival Gallery Group Show is Friday, May 25. 6:30-9 p.m. Features select work of participating artists of the Essex Outdoor Arts Festival (June 9-10). Open to the public, no admission.
SURF AND TURF DINNER: The Italian American Civic Order will sponsor a Surf and Turf Dinner on Saturday May 26, 7 p.m. at the club house on Arbutus Street, Middletown. Dinner is 2 stuffed shrimp, steak, salad, roasted potatoes, corn, bread, dessert and beverage, $30 per person. The hall and grounds are available to rent and include the pavilion, volley ball court, horseshoes pit and basketball court. Call 860-346-3721 for information.
DUDLEY FARM MARKET: The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, meets from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 26. Live music by 19 year old singer/songwriter Quinn Miller. Free Children’s Corner activity is nature weaving, with projects adapted to children of all ages. Vendors will offer local and organic produce, meats, maple syrup, jams, baked breads, pastries and pies, honey, butter, goats milk soap, and a wide variety of crafts. For more information, call 203-457-0770, visit www.dudleyfarm.com, or Facebook: Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market.
BOOK SALE: Durham Public Library Book Sale continues daily May 21-26.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Sunday, May 27
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.
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.
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860-345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Monday, May 28
CHOWDER SALE: The Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will hold their annual clam chowder sale on Monday, May 28. This event is held across from the town green immediately following the Memorial Day parade. A cup of chowder is $3; a quart will be sold for $8. Quarts should be ordered in advance by calling 860-345-8245 and they must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the kitchen.
Tuesday, May 29
ANNIE THE MUSICAL: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy presents back to back weekends of performances showcasing young talent. “Annie, the Musical” June 2, 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 all seats general admission. Order at https://kidzkonnection.regfox.com/tickets-for-annie-junior. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
Wednesday, May 30
HEALTHY LIVING: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, will be held at the Durham Library on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Register online at http://www.durhamlibrary.org /program-registration/
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Wellness Wednesday: Failure to Launch, presented by clinical social worker and therapist Alissa Goldberg, sharing strategies to foster confidence and resiliency in emerging adults, will be held May 30, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details at hchlibrary.org
TASSY WALDEN AWARDS: On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, Shoreline Arts Alliance will celebrate the 18th annual New Voices in Children’s Literature competition and bestow the 2018 Tassy Walden awards at the Blackstone Library, 758 Main St, Branford, May 30 at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and free to attend and will feature presentations of winner’s work.
CROMWELL MEMORIAL DAY: The 2018 Cromwell Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will be held on Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Participants should arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. Cromwell is honored to have the CT Patriot Guard Riders at this year's parade. Special guests include Man of the Year Mark Walsh, Woman of the Year Janice Czapiga, Grand Parade Marshal Don Swanson, Honorary Parade Marshal Sue Schein, and Guest Speaker Cliff Pierson MSGT-E8 USA (Ret).
APPETITE FOR LIFE: Appetite for Life, a month-long fundraiser that benefits Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, kicks off May 30 with a party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Tuscany Grill, 120 College St., Middletown. A second party will be held June 6 from 4-6 p.m. at The Essex, 30 Main St., Centerbrook. Each party will feature beer, wine and spirit tastings, music and a chance to win great prizes. Tickets $20, proceeds benefit the cancer center. Learn more at middlesexhospital.org/appetiteforlife.
ANNIE THE MUSICAL: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy presents back to back weekends of performances showcasing young talent. “Annie, the Musical” June 2, 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 all seats general admission. Order at https://kidzkonnection.regfox. com/tickets-for-annie-junior. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
Thursday, May 31
EDIBLE PLANTS: Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast, presented by naturalist and landscaper John Root, to discuss the identification and uses of edible wild plants, will be held May 31, 6:30 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details at hchlibrary.org. BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce on May 31; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Library, for newborn to 24 months. Older siblings welcome. Free, drop in, details, call 860526-6039
RIVERFARE 2018: Connecticut River Museum presents RiverFare 2018, May 31, 6-9 p.m. with 25 gourmet food and drink tasting stations plus a silent auction. Food from RiverFare includes newcomers The Essex, Grano Arso and The Essex Clipper Dinner Train. Back by popular demand are Red House, Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees, Gourmet Galley Catering, Griswold Inn, Essex Coffee & Tea, Catering by Selene, The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook, Cloud Nine Catering, Coastal Cooking Company, Atria Crossroad Place and The Blue Hound Cookery & Taproom. For tickets and information and additional auction items go to ctrivermuseum.org.
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
ANNIE THE MUSICAL: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy presents back to back weekends of performances showcasing young talent. “Annie, the Musical” June 2, 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 all seats general admission. Order at https://kidzkonnection.regfox. com/tickets-for-annie-junior. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
Friday, June 1
ANNIE THE MUSICAL: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy presents back to back weekends of performances showcasing young talent. “Annie, the Musical” June 2, 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 all seats general admission. Order at https://kidzkonnection.regfox. com/tickets-for-annie-junior. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
Saturday, June 2
AIR LINE TRAIL: The opening of Phase 1 of the Portland Air Line Trail will be celebrated with a formal ribbon cutting event at 10 a.m. on June 2 at the new Portland Trail Head and parking area located at 82 Middle Haddam Road.
POETRY WORKSHOP: A poetry workshop with local wordsmith, Jody Kaplan, will be held June 2, 1-3 p.m. at the Deep River Library. Kaplan will share his style of poetry; discuss the use of language and syntax and guide participants through the creation process to pen their own poems. This class is free and open to 15 participants. Registration is required. To register with Signup Genius, http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on the monthly calendar, or call the library at 860-526-6039
TRAILS DAY WALK: CT Trails Day Walk to Bunny Habitat Restoration Project Phase 2, will be held June 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lyme Land Trust’s Slawson Preserve, Nehantic State Forest and adjacent properties, Lyme.
READING WITH ELLA: Ella the therapy dog is coming to the Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook, June 2, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ella comes to us through the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program of Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc. Make a reservation for a 15minute session by calling the library at 860-395-3184 or register online at actonlibrary.org. Bring your own book or use one of ours.
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
HUGE TAG SALE: The annual Huge Tag Sale will be held Saturday, June 2 at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, rain or shone. More than 40 vendors in the parking lot selling antiques, tools, plants, pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items. Hidden treasures inthe church hall including clothing, toys, Christmas and holiday items, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, brass, kitchen supplies, craft supplies. Refreshments in the Church Hall include breakfast sandwiches, pastry, hotdogs, hamburgs, coffee, soda and water. Call Bill Shumway for more information 860 349-3397. Future tag sales will be held June 30, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6. No tag sale July 7.
Sunday, June 3
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.
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
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, June 4
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP: Creative Writing Group at HCH Library, Clinton, meets June 4 (and on the first Monday of the month), at 6 p.m. Guests may drop-in to listen and discuss or sign-in to read their work (10 pages or less). All levels welcome. Details at hchlibrary.org
NEW MOVIE: New Movie Matinee: The Commuter (2018), June 4, 1 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Free, with popcorn from Chips’ Pub III. hchlibrary.org LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
Tuesday, June 5
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.
Wednesday, June 6
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org. APPETITE FOR LIFE: Appetite for Life, a month-long fundraiser that benefits Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, kicked off May 30. A second party will be held June 6 from 4-6 p.m. at The Essex, 30 Main St., Centerbrook. Each party will feature beer, wine and spirit tastings, music and a chance to win great prizes. Tickets $20, proceeds benefit the cancer center. Learn more at middlesexhospital.org/appetiteforlife. LYME DISEASE 101: Lyme Disease 101: Stay safe from Lyme Disease with tips from CT River Area Health District Health Educator Daisy Hernandez at the Henry Carter Hull Library, June 6, 6 p.m. Details at hchlibrary.org. EVENING OF THE ARTS: The music and fine art departments at RHAM High School will hold the annual Evening of the Arts event Wednesday June 6 from 5-9 p.m. with a juried art show, performing ensembles, soloists, poetry readings, live screen printing and photo booth and a catered dinner from Gina Marie’s. Dinner tickets at $20 per person are being sold only in advance using the order form on the school website, due by Friday May 14. General admission tickets to view the art show and watch performances, only at the door for $5. There is no charge for general admission of young children, students and seniors.
Thursday, June 7
LES MISERABLES: Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy’s “Les Miserables” will be presented June 8, 7 p.m. or June 9, 7 p.m. in the the academy’s new space, the Shoreline Theater Academy located across the street from the town hall at 61 East Main St. Tickets are $20 all seats general admission. For tickets, contact Kidz Konnection directly at 860227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For all information regarding shows go to http://www.kidzkonnectionct.org.