CALENDAR

Thursday, Dec. 6

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, Cromwell. ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE: Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29Dec. 7, Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW, SALE:

“Celebrating 70 Years of Creating” Wesleyan Potters’ Annual Exhibit & Sale, through 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.

ANIMALS IN WINTER: Potapaug Audubon presents “Animals in Winter” Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with Kim Hargrave, Education Director from Denison Pequosepos Nature Center who will teach us about what animals do to survive in winter. Free. Refreshments served. More info: 860-710-5811.

BABY BOUNCE. Baby Bounce will meet Dec. 6, 13, 20; 10:30 a/m., Deep River Public Library. Stories, songs and play. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration. FUN FRIDAYS: Fun Friday will meet Dec. 7, 14, 21, 30; 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library. Stories and songs followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Drop in, no registration.

BRICK BUNCH:Brick Bunch meets Dec. 6 & 20; 3:45 - 4:45 p.m., Deep River Public Library. Open Lego play with friends. Drop in, no registration.

OPEN HOUSE: Community Open House at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main St., Middletown, Dec. 6, all day. Refreshments and special offers. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939. GALLERY SHOW: Spectrum Gallery Exhibit, Myths, Fairy Tales and Fantasies!, continues until Jan. 13. For hours and other information visit www.spectrumartgallery.org or call 860-767-0742.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: The Clinton Police Department and Clinton Social Services’ Clinton Holiday Toy Drive continues to Dec. 13. Drop off an unwrapped toy at the main lobby of Clinton Police Headquarters, located at 170 East Main St., Clinton, Milone Chiropractic Center, 69 East Main St., and Scottish Dave’s Pub, 24 East Main St. Gifts for all ages are needed - don’t forget teenagers.

MITTEN DRIVE: the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, is collecting new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, and warm socks of all sizes for distribution to various community organizations, through Dec. 12 . Look for the bin in the lobby. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time meets Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. (only 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 27), in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months, and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.

CAREER SERVICE PROGRAM: Career Services: The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), Dec. 6, 5 p.m .in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. An information session with CBIA and employers in the transportation industry to discuss career opportunities, coordinated with Terri A. Sells through Workforce Alliance and American Job Center. Free. MILITARY WRITING GROUP:We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, meets Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, led by Elizabeth Petry. New members are always welcome and recent veterans are especially

encouraged to attend. The group recently signed a contract to publish a book of their collected writings. Drop in; no registration required.

READING BUDDIES: The fall session of Reading Buddies, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Bring a favorite book or choose one at the library; every child goes home with a free book. For pre-K 6 (ages 3 - 10). Drop in; no registration required. BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce meets Dec, 6, 13, 20; 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration.

NEEDLEMAN OFFICE HOURS: State Senator-elect Norm Needleman (DEssex) invited the public to ask questions, share their concerns and meet their new state senator during his first public office hours, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s restaurant at 375 South Main Street in Colchester.

YULE BOOK FLOOD: The 2nd Annual Jolabokaflod ("YO-LA-BOK-A-FLOT) at Henry Carter Hull Library. Through December, celebrate the Icelandic "Yule Book Flood" tradition of giving books and chocolate during the winter holidays. Buy any $2 book at the book saleand get a free gourmet Lindt Chocolate Truffle. Sponsored by Lindt Chocolate Shop at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets.

FESTIVAL OF WREATHS: Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, 111 Church St., Middletown, is holding a Festival of Wreaths Fundraiser Dec. 6, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Decorated wreaths will be raffled, tickets available, as well as food, drinks, shopping and fun. Proceeds benefit the CT CHapter of the Alzheimer’s association. To RSVP, call Gina Smith at 860-347-7286, ext. 309.

BRICK BUNCH: Brick Bunch meets Dec. 6, 20, 3:45 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Drop in, no registration.

Friday, Dec. 7

MITTEN DRIVE: the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, is collecting new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, and warm socks of all sizes for distribution to various community organizations, through Dec. 12 . Look for the bin in the lobby.

GALLERY SHOW: Spectrum Gallery Exhibit, Myths, Fairy Tales and Fantasies!, continues until Jan. 13. For hours and other information visit www.spectrumartgallery.org or call 860-767-0742.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: The Clinton Police Department and Clinton Social Services’ Clinton Holiday Toy Drive continues to Dec. 13. Drop off an unwrapped toy at the main lobby of Clinton Police Headquarters, located at 170 East Main St., Clinton, Milone Chiropractic Center, 69 East Main St., and Scottish Dave’s Pub, 24 East Main St. Gifts for all ages are needed - don’t forget teenagers.

BOOK DISCUSSION: First Friday Book Discussion: “Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares” by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at RaMa LuNa Center for Yoga & Well-being, 282 Main Street Ext., Middletown, in the Palmer Eye Care building, next to CVS. Copies available at Russell Library. Sign-ups preferred, but drop-ins always welcome. Contact Rachel Payne at RaMa LuNa: 860-8005862. HOLIDAY STUFF SWAP: Swap your Stuff: Holiday Style. Holiday decorations and seasonal craft supplies will be accepted Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. Middletown. All who donate receive an ‘early bird ticket’ to browse the donations Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. From 10-11:30 a.m., all are welcome to take what they can use, donate or not. Good quality items only, no larger than 2’ by 3’. No trees.

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday meets Dec. 7, 14, 21, 30, 10:30 a.m. at the Deep River Public Library. Stories and songs followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Drop in, no registration. EPOCH ARTS THEATER: “Stoops,” an original Epoch Arts theater production, presented Dec. 7-8, 7 p.m at the arts center, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton.

Tickets $8. Reserve by calling 860-3650337 or email elizabeth@epocharts.org. The production is an original play written by Epoch theater students. SHORELINE THEATER SHOW: Students from the Shoreline Actors Collective present “Once on This Island,” Dec. 7, 8, 9, at the group’s new home, the Academy building, 61 East Main St., Clinton. advance tickets encouraged; $20 each. To reserve, go to https://kidzkonnection.regfox.com/tickets-for-once-onthis-island. For more information call 860-227-2363, email shorelineactorscollective@gmail.com or visit www.shorelineactorscollective.org.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The Sixth Annual Festival of Trees free holiday event at the Stone House: 245 Main Street, Deep River, will be held De. 7, 4-8 p.m., Dec. 8, 3-8 p.m. and Dec. 9, 12-3 p.m. The Carriage and Stone Houses will be decorated and open for viewing with trees designed by non-profit organizations in Deep River. Visit and vote for your favorite tree; winners will be displayed Sunday. FAIR, TAG SALE: A Holiday Fair and Tag Sale will be held Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wadsworth Glen Health Care Center, Middletown. Tag Sale, baked goods, holiday shopping, lunch available. ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE: Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29Dec. 7, Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143. 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.

Saturday, Dec. 8

OPEN HOUSE, HOLIDAY MARKET: Dudley Farm open house and holiday markets will be held Dec. 8, 9 a.m.- 2p.m. at the farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Caroling, vendors, organic food and drink. Learn more at www.dudleyfarm.com, or call 203-457-0770. Facebook: Dudley Farm Museum or Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market ODDFELLOWS’ ANTIGONE: Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company present Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, Nov. 29Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 students. Reservations recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143. 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. HOLIDAY ON MAIN: Middletown’s 33rd Annual Holiday on Main Street presented by Pratt & Whitney, continues 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 STORY TIME: Story Time with Mrs. Claus at the Deep River Public Library, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. Miss Elaine will don her kerchief to read a holiday story time with Mrs. Claus. Open to all, no registration required. PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN:

Exhibition On Screen’s film, Painting The Modern Garden: Monet To Matisse, free, 4 p.m. Nov. 27 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8, Essex Library, 33 West Ave. focus on the rise of the modern garden in popular culture. RSVP: 860-767-1560.