CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 13

CRUISE NIGHT RESCHEDULED: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that Middletown’s 21st Annual Cruise Night On Main, powered by NAPA, has been rescheduled for June 20. For directions or further information, go to www.CruiseNightOnMain.com

TENT REVIVAL: The Fishermen Ministry will hold a weeklong Christian Tent Revival at Markham Meadows Campground, Markham Roadd in East Hampton, beginning Monday, June 11 and running through Saturday, June 16. Meetings will begin each night at 7 p.m. with praise and worship led by Steven H. Atherton. All are welcome. Learn more at www.thefishermenministry.org

SCRABBLE WEDNESDAYS: Scrabble Wednesdays are held June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 or 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Carol Whitfield will lead players in scrabble games for ages 12 - 112. Dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards provided; bring your brains. For ages 12 to 112. Drop-in or sign-up online and get an email reminder. CAT TALES WALK-A-THON: Cat Tales will hold its annual Walk-A-Thon/Run on Saturday, June 23, to raise awareness and funding for cats and kittens. The event is rain or shine and is held at Middlesex Community College’s upper parking lot, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Walk/run begins at 10:30 a.m. Go to http://www.cattalesct.org/walk-a-thonrun/ to register, view the details. To donate or sponsor a Cat Tales participant, go to https://www.crowdrise.com/2018CatTalesWalkRun. Friendly dogs on a leash are encouraged to join the walk; water stations provided on the trail. For information email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-3449043. COOK CLUB: Cook Club on June 13; 5:30 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Join us as we try a new twist on a perfect summer time drink. Bring your muscles for this one. We'll be taking turns juicing lemons. Best for children ages 4-10, registration required. Use Cook Club Makes Lemonade link on the library’s website to register at deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860526-6039. SNAP CIRCUIT: Snap Circuit Mania meets Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A variety of Snap Circuits are on hand. For students in grades 3 - 6 (ages 8 - 12) and their families. Drop-in; no registration.

OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES: WHIS will hold an open house June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue its Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive. New shoes will also be collected June 11-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All sizes and types of brand new shoes are accepted, greatest need is for athletic or canvas shoes, sizes Youth 1 to Adult 10. For more information, contact Shawn Spurrier at 1-866-774-SHOE or email sspurrier@buckner.org.

EMBLEM CLUB: Middletown Emblem Club #452 will hold itss annual Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, June 13 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Elks Lodge. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. is followed by the gift presentation to the Exalted Ruler of #771, Rich Poole. Invited guests being honored are for their support and caring of #452 is Claudia Ciccarello, Joanne Sienna and Mike Sienna. The meeting will convene at the usual time of 7 p.m. A new member will be initiated as well. Officers, contact President, Sue Charter if you are unable to attend.

Thursday, June 14

CRUISE NIGHT RESCHEDULED: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that Middletown’s 21st Annual Cruise Night On Main, powered by NAPA, has been rescheduled for June 20. For directions or further information, go to www.CruiseNightOnMain.com

AUTHOR TALK: Anthony Pioppi: The Finest Nines and To the Nines, June 14, 7 p.m., at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939.

TENT REVIVAL: The Fishermen Ministry will hold a weeklong Christian Tent Revival at Markham Meadows Campground, Markham Roadd in East Hampton, beginning Monday, June 11 and running through Saturday, June 16. Meetings will begin each night at 7 p.m. with praise and worship led by Steven H. Atherton. All are welcome. Learn more at www.thefishermenministry.org

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program.For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration. BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Public Library, on June 7, 14; 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. No registration required. MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, will meet Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Author Elisabeth Petry will continue to lead The Veterans' Writing Group which invites veterans to share their stories and photos in their own voices. All veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and share their experiences. The workshop facilitator is Christy Billings. She can be reached at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. AUTHOR TALK: Anthony Pioppi: “The Finest Nines and To the Nines,” June 14, 7 p.m., free, at Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939 HEALTH TALK: A Health Education Talk: Oh My Aching Joints, June 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn effective strategies to cope with pain and improve mobility. Sponsored by Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers of Middletown. OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES: WHIS will hold an open house June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue its Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive. New shoes will also be collected June 11-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All sizes and types of brand new shoes are accepted, greatest need is for athletic or canvas shoes, sizes Youth 1 to Adult 10. For more information, contact Shawn Spurrier at 1-866-774-SHOE or email sspurrier@buckner.org. CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery at One Spring Street, Chester, CT presents the next Concert in the Garden with Eric Fresia and opener Arrowhead, June 14, 7-9 p.m. Admission $20, outdoor seating, inside if it rains. BYOB.

Friday, June 15

SUMMER READING: Acton Public Library’s summer reading program for children infant to grade 5begins on June 15 and runs through Aug. 4. Go to WANDOO READER, the statewide online summer reading log and follow the link at www.actonlibrary.org or come into the library to track your time, write book reviews and claim prizes. All reading counts, including being read to, or reading to someone else. Earn a reading buck for every 20 minutes to ‘spend’ at the library’s general store and “purchase” pet food at the library to help feed shelter animals. TENT REVIVAL: The Fishermen Ministry will hold a weeklong Christian Tent Revival at Markham Meadows Campground, Markham Roadd in East Hampton, beginning Monday, June 11 and running through Saturday, June 16. Meetings will begin each night at 7 p.m. with praise and worship led by Steven H. Atherton. All are welcome. Learn more at www.thefishermenministry.org

FAMILY HISTORY: Get expert help researching your family history at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, June 2, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., June 5, June 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free to members, $10 session for guests. Bring your laptop. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No registration necessary.

CAT TALES WALK-A-THON: Cat Tales will hold its annual Walk-A-Thon/Run on Saturday, June 23, to raise awareness and funding for cats and kittens. The event is rain or shine and is held at Middlesex Community College’s upper parking lot, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Walk/run begins at 10:30 a.m. Go to http://www.cattalesct.org/walk-a-thonrun/ to register, view the details. To donate or sponsor a Cat Tales participant, go to https://www.crowdrise.com/2018CatTalesWalkRun. Friendly dogs on a leash are encouraged to join the walk; water stations provided on the trail. For information email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-3449043. OPEN HOUSE, SHOE DRIVES: WHIS will hold an open house June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue its Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive. New shoes will also be collected June 11-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All sizes and types of brand new shoes are accepted, greatest need is for athletic or canvas shoes, sizes Youth 1 to Adult 10. For more information, contact Shawn Spurrier at 1-866-774-SHOE or email sspurrier@buckner.org.

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday at the Deep River Public Library, June 1, 8, 15; 10:30 am. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set.

Saturday, June 16

STORY TIME: Story Time! Ocean Meets Sky, June 16, 10:30 a.m,. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown.. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939

TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: East Hampton's Town Wide Tag Sale Day, sponsored by the Chatham Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, June 16. Over 60 tag sale sites will be located on free maps in the Town Hall parking lot and at the intersection of Main and Barton Hill. Find vendors at the museum grounds at 6 Bevin Blvd. Look for the CHS sign and balloons indicating the registered sites. Park on only one side of all streets to avoid bottlenecks and space for emergency vehicles. The rain date June 23.

CRUISE NIGHT RESCHEDULED: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that Middletown’s 21st Annual Cruise Night On Main, powered by NAPA, has been rescheduled for June 20. For directions or further information, go to www.CruiseNightOnMain.com

TENT REVIVAL: The Fishermen Ministry will hold a weeklong Christian Tent Revival at Markham Meadows Campground, Markham Road in East Hampton, beginning Monday, June 11 and running through Saturday, June 16. Meetings will begin each night at 7 p.m. with praise and worship led by Steven H. Atherton. All are welcome. Learn more at www.thefishermenministry.org

STAEHLY WINERY: Come, Sip, Stay, Play, celebration of man’s best friend, a day out at the winery, will be held Saturday, June 16, 12-6 p.m. The fundraising event features local shelter dogs available for adoption from Connecticut Animal House. Dogs that are crowd friendly, vaccinated, and on fixed-length non-retractable leashes are welcome and can join a mile-long hike through the farm and other activities. Food and beverage trucks available. Full event details are available on the Farm’s website at www.staehlys.com/cssp.