CALENDAR

Tuesday, Nov. 20

TECH TALKS: Tech Talks are back at the Portland Library, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Tech Talk with Kevin, our favorite tech guru talks about, Excel, how do I … and any other technical quandaries & questions.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE: Thanksgiving Worship at Faith Lutheran Church, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., on 300 Washington St., Middletown. MILITARY MUSEUM MEETING: The next meeting of the Greater Middletown Military Museum will be held Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at the museum, 200 Walnut Grove Road, Middletown. All are welcome.

AG OPEN HOUSE: The Middletown Agriculture Science & Technology program at Middletown High School will hold an Open House for interested 7th and 8th grade students and their families, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Agriculture Science center, Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown. For more information call 860-704-4594 or visit https://mhs.middletownschools.org

AARP MEETING: AARP Chapter #3310 will hold their monthly meeting Nov. 20, 1 p.m., at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed. Program is with Judy Allen doing cookie painting and decorating. Refreshments follow the program. The public is welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry. For information call Shirley, 860 916-5978.

ADVOCACY MEETING: EAst Hampton Senior Center Advocacy Meeting will be held Nov. 20, 3 p.m. More members are needed to help others address older adult issues. PASSPORT TO DURHAM: The Durham CT Economic Development Commission is sponsoring a Passport to Durham program on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents can get passports to area businesses and tote bags for shopping, free, from the Durham Public Library beginning Nov. 16 while supplies last. Details at http://www.townofdurhamct.org/ or www.facebook.com/DurhamEDC

TERRIFIC TWOS: Twos are Terrific meets Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For two year olds (24 - 35 months) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required. ORIGAMI CLASS: DI-NOvember Origami class will be held Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. For kids in grades 2 – 8 (ages 7 – 12). Drop in; no registration required. TED TALK SHORT FILMS: Lynn Hidek leads a discussion on curated TED Talk short films, Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library. Coffee and tea provided. Details at hchlibrary.org. MYSTERY AROUND THE WORLD:

Mysteries around the World Book Club at the Portland Library meets Nov. 20, 1 p.m. to discuss “A Taste for Death” by P.D. James. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.

MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION: Mystery Book Discussion group meets Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. “The Dry” by Jane Harper will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

PLAY SCRABBLE: Play Scrabble on Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-7 p.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Carol Whitfield will lead players in scrabble games. Dictionaries, score sheets and scrabble boards are available. For ages 12 – 112. Drop-in or sign-up online and get an email reminder. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour meets Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For kids in pre-k - kindergarten (ages 3 – 5). Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration required.

ORNA-MOMENTOS: Bookish OrnaMomentos, a A weekly event for bookish kids in grades 1 and up, meets Nov.21, 4 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main St., Middletown. Read a picture book, or chapter from a bigger book, and

create a coordinating ornament to deck our halls. No registration is required; free. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

SLIME SCIENCE: Slime Science, Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each month we will make a different kind of fascinating, slimy slime. For kids in grades 3 - 5 (ages 9 - 12). Drop-in; no registration required.

ESSENTIAL OIL WORKSHOP: Babies and caregivers immerse themselves into the wonderful world of sensory exploration at the Deep River Library, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Learn about the benefits of essential oils from a certified Aroma Touch Therapist and apply oils to babies with a gentle, soothing touch. Bring a blanket for baby to relax on. Registration is required limited to babies 6 -12 months. To register go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.comand click on our monthly calendar, or call the library at 860-526-6039.

Thursday, Nov. 22

MIDDLESEX DRUM CIRCLE: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown ,hosts a Middlesex Drum Circle on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., $5. Reservations are suggested. Go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-3474957. COLLMORE SERIES: The Collomore Concert Series wraps up its 45th season at the Chester Meetinghouse on Sunday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., with music of the Ecuadorian Andes, played on more than 35 traditional instruments by the music group Andes Manta, at Chester Meetinghouse, 4 Liberty St., Chester. A reception follows the concert so you can meet the four brothers. Tickets $30, students $5. Reserve at www.collomoreconcerts.org using PayPal, or call 860-526-5162. The series is presented by the Chester Historical Society.

HOLIDAY SALE: The Holiday Sale at The Cooley Gallery features historic and contemporary art in all sizes, both newly discovered paintings by Old Lyme colony artists as well as exquisite watercolors and drawings by numerous Connecticut artists. On view through Jan. 6. Admission is free. Visitors are welcome and encouraged Thursday through Saturday 12-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. or online anytime at www.cooleygallery.com. The Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. 860-434-8807

SETBACK LEAGUE: Adults interested in joining a setback league either as a regular or a substitute should contact Mel Christiansen at 860-635-5727. Play is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Coles Road Fire House. PASSPORT TO DURHAM: The Durham CT Economic Development Commission is sponsoring a Passport to Durham program on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents can get passports to area businesses and tote bags for shopping, free, from the Durham Public Library beginning Nov. 16 while supplies last. Details at http://www.townofdurhamct.org/ or www.facebook.com/DurhamEDC

Friday, Nov. 23

WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW, SALE: “Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters' Annual Exhibit & Sale, opens Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood, paper crafts and photography. For information call 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com.

BUILDERS CLUB: Builders’ Club meets Nov. 23, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For grades k - 6 (ages 5 - 12). Drop in; no registration required.

HOLIDAY ON MAIN: Middletown’s 33rd Annual Holiday on Main Street presented by Pratt & Whitney, continues Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For complete information, go to www.HolidayonMain.com

JAZZ CONCERT: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents jazz musicians Kitty Kathryn and The Jazz Professors, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. $15 admission, reservations encouraged. Go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

COLLMORE SERIES: The Collomore Concert Series wraps up its 45th season at the Chester Meetinghouse on Sunday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., with music of the Ecuadorian Andes, played on more than 35 traditional instruments by the music group Andes Manta, at Chester Meetinghouse, 4 Liberty St., Chester. A reception follows the concert so you can meet the four brothers. Tickets $30, students $5. Reserve at www.collomoreconcerts.org using PayPal, or call 860-526-5162. The series is presented by the Chester Historical Society.

Saturday, Nov. 24

HOLIDAY ON MAIN: Middletown’s 33rd Annual Holiday on Main Street presented by Pratt & Whitney, continues Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For complete information, go to www.HolidayonMain.com WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW, SALE:

“Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters' Annual Exhibit & Sale, opens Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 350 South Main St., Middletown. Fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, wood, paper crafts and photography. For information call 860-347-5925, or wesleyanpotters.com.

ALPACAS FARM WEEKEND: New England Alpacas, 14 Bethke Road, Killingworth, will open its doors to the public free of charge for the 18th annual holiday open farm weekend, Nov. 24-25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour the farm, visit and take photos of the alpacas, watch fiber arts demonstrations, enjoy free hot cocoa, and browse the farm store filled with gifts. Signs on Rts 81 and 148 will direct you to the farm and there is ample parking. No public restrooms or food vendors. For more information go to www.nealpacas.com, email nealpacas@aol.com or call 860-663-3482. LETTERS TO SANTA: Write a letter to Santa, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore 413 Main St., Middletown. The store has paper, envelopes, hot cocoa, and candy canes to get in the holiday spirit while you prepare your important letter to the man in red. Then travel down to the Inn in Middletown for a story time featuring that crazy mouse Maisy at 11 a.m. Free event. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939 PASSPORT TO DURHAM: The Durham CT Economic Development Commission is sponsoring a Passport to Durham program on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents can get passports to area businesses and tote bags for shopping, free, from the Durham Public Library beginning Nov. 16 while supplies last. Details at http://www.townofdurhamct.org/ or www.facebook.com/DurhamEDC

Sunday, Nov. 25

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Adult ed, Forgiveness, Sunday School/confirmation, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

COLLMORE SERIES: The Collomore Concert Series wraps up its 45th season at the Chester Meetinghouse on Sunday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., with music of the Ecuadorian Andes, played on more than 35 traditional instruments by the music group Andes Manta, at Chester Meetinghouse, 4 Liberty St., Chester. A reception follows the concert so you can meet the four brothers. Tickets $30, students $5. Reserve at www.collomoreconcerts.org using PayPal, or call 860-526-5162. The series is presented by the Chester Historical Society. PASSPORT TO DURHAM: The Durham CT Economic Development Commission is sponsoring a Passport to Durham program on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents can get passports to area businesses and tote bags for shopping, free, from the Durham Public Library beginning Nov. 16 while supplies last. Details at http://www.townofdurhamct.org/ or www.facebook.com/DurhamEDC