CALENDAR

Monday, Sept. 10

CAT TALES FUNDRAISER: Cat Tales presents “An Evening With Spirit” 6-10 p.m., Sept. 22, $35, at The Galley, 141 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. Psychic medium Kim Gedney, readings from 7:30-9 p.m., buffet dinner, music, raffles. To reserve call Rhonda, 860-538-2079. Limited seating, details at http:// www.cattalesct.org/events/360/anevening-with-spirit

BOOK DISCUSSION: Nonfiction Book Discussion group meets Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” by Neil de Grasse Tyson will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.

ARTISTS INVITED: Fine artists and crafters in all mediums are invited to exhibit at the 2018 Autumn Arts Festival Oct. 6-7 inside and on the surrounding grounds of the American Legion Hall, Madison. Deadline is Sept. 30, space limited. Artists wanted also to participate in a 6-week gallery group show for festival participants, Sept. 21-Nov. 4, at Spectrum Gallery and Store, Centerbrook, deadline Sept. 8. 860-663-5593; Arts Festival Prospectus visit spectrumartgallery.org. YOGA WITH KITCH: Yoga with Kitch at the East Hampton Senior Center, new session: Mondays, July 16-Sept. 24, 10 week session. $25 per session or $5 drop in. Sign up deadline is July 2. Sign up with staff.

SENIOR CENTER MEETING: The East Hampton Senior Center will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Residents are invited. Door prizes, and trip give-away and light refreshments, To attend, sign up at the center by Sept. 5.

BOOK TALK, WALK: Book Talk with a Walk: Small Books with Lots to Say, meets Mondays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 12-1 p.m., at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown for September and October, weather permitting. Rain, storms cancel. Bring water, wear walking shoes. It is not necessary to have read the book. Sept. 10: “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anna Quindlen; Sept 17: “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Sept 24: “Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk” by Ben Fountain. All can be borrowed. Discussions will be led by Christy Billings, Chair of One Book on the Riverbend. Contact cbillings@russelllibrary.org or call 860-347-2528 x 160. This is a One Book on the Riverbend 2018 event.

MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: See “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. Film by Morgan Neville starring Fred Rogers, Francois Clemmons, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, and Kailyn Davis. Rated PG-13. 94 minutes, Monday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. Free popcorn compliments of Chips’ Pub III.

60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will hold its first meeting of the 2018-19 calendar year, at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10 at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main Street, Durham. Blood pressure clinic at noon, bake and produce sale, nominating committee selection for slate of officers and committee chairs. Refreshments follow the meeting. New members always welcome; the club will meet again Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. at the activity center. Any questions or further information, call president Sue Giuffrida, 860-346-0724.

SHASHA SEMINAR: Shasha Seminar for Human Concerns will be held Sept. 14-15 at Wesleyan University, Middletown. This year’s topic is“Suicide & Resilience: Finding the Words.” The seminar is open to the public and spaces remain. Registration is available at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1318/hybrid/alumni-match.aspx?sid=1318& gid=1&pgid=6857&cid=11825

Tuesday, Sept. 11

9/11 REMEMBRANCE: The public is invited to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Middletown on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Tree of Honor, Veterans Memorial Park, Walnut Grove Road. The ceremony is expected to last about 20 minutes. All are welcome. FIRST RESPONDER CEREMONY: A special ceremony to honor first responders from 9/11 will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., on the grounds of the East Hampton Congregational Church, Main Street, East Hampton.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Researchers available for questions and answers. Sept. 11, Sept. 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sept. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. Free to Godfrey Members or $10 a session. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary.

EXHIBIT DEADLINE: Visual artists who immigrated to this country years ago or more recently, are invited to submit an application to show up to two pieces of their work at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, in November and December. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 17. The application is available at wwwrusselllibrary.org Call 860- 347-2528 x 171 for more information.

SHORELINE AUDITIONS: Auditions for Snow White & Once on this Island will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 13, 4 - 8:30 p.m. at Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 East Main St., Clinton, for the fall production season of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” open to all ages 5 to adult, and “Once on this Island” for ages 13 to adult. Call 860-227-2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve a 30—minute slot. Classes in dance, voice and acting begin the week of Sept. 17. Go to Kidzkonnectionct.org for more information.

ART PARTY: Art Party! meets Sept. 11, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Bring your imagination and a willingness to get messy. For children in grades K-3 (ages 5-9). Drop in; no registration.

RUSSELL READERS: Russell Readers: “Helping” by Robert Stone, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Russell Library. For more information about participating in the group or acquiring the text, contact Chantal Foster at 860-573-2946 or email Chantal.foster@comcast.net. Drop in; no registration.

KINDNESS NIGHT: Spread kindness & creativity and the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. During Adult Craft Night, paint some stones with inspiring designs and sayings, pay-it-forward and leave them in public spaces for others to find. Materials and refreshments provided. No registration. CAT TALES FUNDRAISER: Cat Tales presents “An Evening With Spirit” 6-10 p.m., Sept. 22, $35, at The Galley, 141 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. Psychic medium Kim Gedney, readings from 7:30-9 p.m., buffet dinner, music, raffles. To reserve call Rhonda, 860-538-2079. Limited seating, details at http:// www.cattalesct.org/events/360/anevening-with-spirit

CHESTER GARDEN CLUB: On Tuesday, at 7 p.m. The Chester Garden Club will be hosting a presentation by Jenna Snelgrove from Gratitude in Clinton, “Introduction to Essential Oils” at the United Church of Chester, 29 West Main St., Chester. Members and the public are welcome; $5 for guests, and additional $5 to make an essential oil roll-on. For additional information, contact Chester Garden Club Co-President Brenda Johnson at 860-526-2998.

AARP MEETING: Middlesex Chapter #3394 AARP will hold their first meeting of the 2018-19 season Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center,. Dues for the new season are payable now. Members are reminded to bring nonperishable food items for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

FLYNN CLASSICAL CONCERTS: The George Flynn Classical Concerts will present Guitarist Lorena Garay & Friends, 4 p.m., Sunday Sept. 23, William Stanton Andrews Town Hall, Clinton. The concert is free, but tickets are required and may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to The George Flynn Classical Concerts, P.O. Box 473, Clinton, CT 06413, or call 860-669-1208, leaving your name, phone number and the amount of tickets required for pick up the day of the performance.

EPOCH ARTS: Fall classes begin Sept. 23 at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., for pre-K-12. Festivals, performances, oneact plays, photography,arts and crafts,art club, improv. www.epocharts.org, 860365-0337. Registration ends Sept. 16.

OPEN DANCE NIGHT: Middletown Scottish Country Dancers will begin the season with a free, open dance night on Wednesday, 7:15-9:30 p.m. at 190 Court St., Middletown, the fellowship hall at First Church. Anyone in Middletown, or surrounding towns, who would like to give Scottish dancing a try is invited to attend, Scottish or not. Dancing is held on Wednesdays from September through early Junel join at any time. No partner is necessary, just willingness to learn and have fun. For information call 860-6535258, or go to www.nhrscds.com

WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW: The Gallery/Shop at Wesleyan Potters will feature pottery by ceramic artists, Linda Sershen of Southington and Mary Bramble Scott of West Hartford, Sept. 12-Oct. 20, opening reception Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m., with free admission and a chance to meet the artists. For information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

AUTHOR TALK: Amy Bloom, the New York Times best-selling author and finalist for the National Book Award, will speak at the East Hampton Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited and pre-registration for this event is required. People may reserve a seat at: bit.ly/EHPLBloom

SCRABBLE: Scrabble Club meets Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Carol Whitfield hosts, with dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards. Bring your own brains. For players of all ages. Dropin, or sign-up online and get an email reminder.

ARCHITECT TO SPEAK: George Fellner of Fellner Associates Architecture in East Haddam will present “The Multiplicity of a Connecticut River Town,” Wednesday t 7:30 p.m. This event is open to the public, $5 guests, free to EHHS members and children under twelve. The East Haddam Historical Society Museum is located at 264 Town Street, East Haddam.