CALENDAR

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, peformances, one-act 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, Sept. 12, 7:15 - 9:30 p.m. at 190 Court Street, 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 860-653-5258, 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. READING GROUP: Read Around the World meets Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Ages Pre-K, grade 1, learn about the diversity of the wide world through picture books which showcase different cultures and traditions, includes a fun craft or activity. Siblings welcome! Drop in; no registration required. All library programs are free, but supplies for this program are limited to 25 children each week. ARCHITECT TO SPEAK: George Fellner of Fellner Associates Architecture in East Haddam will present “The Multiplicity of a CT River Town,” Wednesday Sept. 12 at 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. INNER CREATIVE: Awaken Your Inner Creative will be held Sept. 12, 6 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Helen Evrard, MD and Tricia Dillon will guide participants to create art inspired by positive words. After an opening guided visualization, participants will use three words from Dr. Evrard’s book, “Positive Matters: Words, Quotations, and Stories to Heal and Inspire,” to create take-home artwork; concludes with a brief meditation. For more information and to register, to go russelllibrary.org. SHASHA’S 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 Thursday, Sept. 13 SWING DANCES: First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational), 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, will offer a series of Thursday night swing dances in September, 7 p.m., $14 admission including free lessons from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 13 – The Shiny Lapel Trio; Sept. 20 – Johnny & the Easts Cost Rockers; Sept. 27 – Hot Cat Jazz Band. For information call 860-3883008 or visit www.firstchurchsaybrook.org.

JOB FAIR: A job fair with retailers from Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will be held at Henry Carter Hull Library, 5:307:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Drop in for information about jobs offered by retail tenants and learn about the free career and business resources provided by the library.

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. CLINTON FARMERS MARKET: The Clinton Farmer’s Market runs on Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. through October at its new home on the grounds of the historic Adam Stanton House & General Store Museum, 63 East Main St., Clinton.

PORTRAIT PAINTING DEMO: The Art Guild of Middletown will host an oil portrait demonstration by artist Christopher Zhang at the guild’s headquarters at Woodside Intermediate School, 30 Woodside Road, Cromwell, on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. His subject will be Middletown chocolatier Roberto Tschudin. The demonstration is free and open to the public. For more information, call 860-3589212. Pictured is Zhang’s painting, “Smile Girl.”

AUTHOR TALK: Author James R. Benn, free illustrated talk on his latest book Solemn Graves, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on interesting WWII history in Billy Boyle Mystery series. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

LIBRARY JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 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.

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 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.

MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, led by author Elizabeth Petry, will meet Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Veterans, active or retired, are invited to share their stories and photos in their own voices. Workshop facilitator is Christy Billings. She can be reached at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org BOOKS & BREWS: Books and Brews: A book discussion series off-site at Stubborn Beauty Brewery, Sept. 13, 6 p.m., at Stubborn Beauty Brewery, 180 Johnson Street, Middletown. Discussion will be facilitated by Christy Billings, Library Assistant in Programming and Community Engagement at Russell Library. Contact cbillings@russelllibrary.org or 860-347-2528 x 160. Copies available at the library. Drop in; no registration required. No purchase necessary. Friday, Sept. 14

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 Limited reserve seating, call Rhonda, details at 860-538-2079. http:// www.cattalesct.org/events/360/ an-evening-with-spirit SHASHA’S for Human Concerns SEMINAR: will Shasha be held Seminar Sept. 14-15 This year’s at Wesleyan topic is“Suicide University, & Middletown. Resilience: Finding to the public the Words.” and spaces The seminar remain. Registration is open https://securelb.imodules.com/ is available at s/1318/hybrid/alumni-match.aspx? sid=1318&gid=1&pgid=6857&cid=11825 RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB:

Justice Book Group: “Children of Blood Racial and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi, Sept. 14, 6 p.m., in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Copies will be available for check-out. Contact: Christy Billings, cbillings@russelllibrary.org or by calling 860 347-2528 x 160. EPOCH TAG SALE: Epoch Arts is holding its annual 2 weekend tag sale with furniture, to household goods to toys to pictures and art work, rain or shine. Dates are Friday, Sept. 14, 1-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. New items every day. Epoch Arts is a non profit arts for youth organization located at 27 Skinner Street, East Hampton. www.epocharts.org

KINDERMUSIK: Kindermusik with Miss Martha from the Community Music School will be held Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Public Library. A fun, all ages program; no registration, free and open to all. BENEFIT FOR ONRUST PROJECT:

Guests can experience the Netherlands as the Connecticut River Museum hosts a night to support The Onrust Project on Friday, Sept. 14, 5:30-8 p.m. A standard ticket includes food and drink tastings, music, games and cannon demonstration with a cost of $30 for members/$40 for non-members. For tickets and information, go to www.ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269. SINGLES HAPPY HOUR: A singles happy hour will be held Sept. 14 at the Tuscany Grill, 120 College Street, Middletown starting at 5 p.m. on the patio depending on the weather. There is no charge. For info, call Gail 860-582-8229. Sponsored by Social Connections. Saturday, Sept. 15 DONATIONS FOR TAG, BAKE SALE: The Lyme Public Hall Association will hold a Tag Sale and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 22, with housewares, furniture, jewelry and unexpected treasures, as well as a bake sale with home-made pies and other tasty treats. Donations can be made Sept. 17-20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. No clothing, records, books or clothing, large appliances, upholstered or board furniture, electronics or large exercise equipment accepted. For more information, call 860-434-1929 or email wdenow@comcast.net. WHATTRIVIA NIGHT: The Ivoryton Library invites teams to take part in WhatTrivia Night, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main St in Centerbrook, to benefit the library. Trivia will cover literature, math, current events, history, you name it. Participants may form teams of eight, or show up and be placed on a team. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Reserve by calling the library at 860-767-1252 or stop by the library at 106 Main St., Ivoryton. For more information, email staff@ivorytonlibrary.org.

RIVER ART TOUR: The River Valley Art Tour, the inaugural tour of studios and work spaces of 25 artists in Chester, Essex and Deep River will be Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. participants are established artists and artisans who work in a wide variety of mediums and styles from abstract origami to traditional oil landscapes. See where artists make their creations, whether a kitchen table or a well-appointed studio overlooking the Connecticut River, and to view a selection of their work, all of which will be for sale. Refreshments provided; admission is free. A map of the locations, list of artists and more information is available on www.rivervalleyartists.com and by calling 860-526-3459 or on Facebook.