CALENDAR

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 860345-8245 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 860345-8245 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 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 860-227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com. For information regarding shows: 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 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