CALENDAR

Monday, Jan. 14

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: The Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, will screen “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Free, with popcorn provided by Chips Pub III. Details at hchlibrary.org.

60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet Jan. 14, 1:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. second-floor, Durham. Activities include a blood pressure clinic and bingo at one dollar per card. Meetings open to the public. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join at any time.

COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT: In January, stop by the Henry Carter Hull Library to create a piece of a community mural project inspired by the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Guests will decorate a 10” puzzle piece with a design or quote that represents their “dream” for their community. A drop-in workshop will be held in the Community Room, Jan. 14, 4-7 p.m. Or visit the 2nd floor anytime in January during regular hours.

MYSTERY DISCUSSION: Mystery Book Discussion at the Durham Public Library meets Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. “Murder in St. Germaine” by Cara Blackwill be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in SPECIAL TOWN MEETING: A town meeting for the Town of Durham will be held the 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Items include electing a member for the Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Commission; and to transfer $495,000 from #8430305-57426 Road ReconstructionDiNatale Drive to #9430305 CIP Highways and Streets for the repairs of DiNatale Drive as recommended by the Board of Finance at their meeting of Dec. 12.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

TED TALK: Lynn Hidek at Henry Carter Hull Library on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. for a discussion of engaging ideas guided by curated TED Talk short films over coffee and tea. The featured talks on Jan. 15 include impassioned speeches on the topic of ways to find and bring joy into your daily life.

SOUND HEALING: Crystal Bowl Sound Healing w/ Lou Sorrentino will be held Jan. 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (3rd Tuesdays) at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Admission is a donation. www.buttonwood.org or call 860-3474957 AARP CHAPTER: AARP Chapter #3310 will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 15, 1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed. Guest speaker is Kristina Macchiaroli with an overview of the SilverSneakers program. Meetings are open to the public. Members are asked to a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry if they can. For information, call Shirley at 860 916-5978. SHOPPING TRIP: The East Hampton Senior Center is taking a shopping trip to the Cromwell WalMart, Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call the center at 860267-4426.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 FAMILY HISTORY: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, with expert researchers. Bring your laptop and information. Jan. 8, Jan. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Jan. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. Free for members, $10 guests. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No preregistration necessary.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT: The East Hampton Senior Center will attend a concert at East Hampton Middle School, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 16. Call the center at 860-267-4426 if you are attending. Drive on your own, Snow date Jan. 17.

WATERCOLOR CLASS: Learn a basic negative-space technique to create a silhouette of an octopus or hummingbird on a vibrant background at Adult Craft Night: Watercolor Silhouette, Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Materials provided. Registration required; call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org/event/watercolor-silhouettes. COOK CLUB: Cook Club Makes Butter, Jan. 16, 5 p.m., Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. For ages 5-10. Registration is required. To register go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com, call 860-526-6039, or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com

TALK WITH REPS: The public is invited to a ‘Durham: Lets Taco Bout It’ event with state Reps. Vincent Candelora and Noreen Kokoruda, Jan. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Whole Enchilada, 370 Main St., Durham. Residents can meet Candelora and Kokoruda in a relaxed setting to discuss any legislative or local issues, including the 2019 legislative session which convened Jan. 9. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Jan. 17

KOKORUDA OFFICE HOURS: Rep. Noreen Kokoruda (R-101) offers residents of Madison and Durham an opportunity to meet with her in a relaxed setting and discuss any legislative or local issues, including the 2019 legislative session which convenes on Jan. 9. Office hours are Jan. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Madison Town Hall, 8 Campus Drive, Room B. All residents are encouraged to attend. To reach Kokoruda, call 800)-842-1423 or email at Noreen.Kokoruda@housegop.ct.gov.

MAKE POPCORN DANCE: Dancing Popcorn, grades K-2, Jan, 17, 4 p.m. at the Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Can we make popcorn dance? We will do a simple experiment and then take turns "racing" popcorn into a bag, using straw power. Registration is required. To register go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com, call 860-526-6039, or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Stories, songs and play. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration. No class Jan. 3

LEARN TO ICE FISH: DEEP Fisheries Division CARE Instructor Tom Bourret, free illustrated talk on learning to ice fish, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan, 15, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex, focus on safety, equipment, and techniques. RSVP: 860-7671560. Adults and children ages 9 and older. AUTHOR TALK: Author and historian Marty Podskoch, free illustrated talk on Connecticut’s 169 towns, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on town history, landmarks and restaurants. RSVP: 860-767-1560. FREE SCORE WORKSHOP: Maria Miranda, Principal and Creative Director of Miranda Creative, presents a free SCORE workshop on “Maximizing LinkedIn for Your Professional Career or Business” on Thursday, Jan. 17, 5:30 p.m., Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook. For information email anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org SOUND MEDITATION: Shaking the Tree Gong and Sound Meditation will be held Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. $10 per person. www.buttonwood.org or call 860347-4957. OFFICE HOURS: Office Hours with Rep. Jesse MacLachlan, a chance to meet with a state representative to discuss issues and concerns, Jan. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Westbrook Public Library, Community room, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook. SAILING CLUB: The Shoreline Sailing Club will hold its next meeting Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Bistro Mediterranean Tapas & Bar, Westbrook, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, please follow us on Facebook or visit www.shorelinesailingclub.com

Friday, Jan. 18

FAMILY HISTORY: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History at the Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown, with expert researchers. Bring your laptop and information. Jan. 8, Jan. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Jan. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. Free for members, $10 guests. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No preregistration necessary.

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday, Jan. 11, 18, 25; 10:30 a.m., Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Stories and songs followed by craft and open play. Perfect

for the preschool set. Drop in, no registration. *No class Jan. 4.

LETTERS TO Dr. KING: Dear Martin: Write a Letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 18, 4:30 p.m., for grades 7-12, in the Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Honor and reflect on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by reading “Dear Martin” by Nic Stone, and come in to chat about how the book reflects on current events. Copies of Dear Martin are available in the Teen Area. Registration suggested; call 860-3448479. ASHLEY HAMEL CONCERT: Singersongwriter Ashley Hamel will perform at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. To reserve or for information go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-3474957 GLOW IN THE DARK: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, invites students in grades 6 and up foran evening of artistic fun as they learn how to create their own glow in the dark masterpiece, Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m. Using a variety of different methods,styles, and glow paints, students will create their own unique painting to bring home. Fee is $15, no reservations required. Cafe open to buy snacks. Learn more at www.epocharts.org

Saturday, Jan. 19 GENEALOGY RESEARCH: Genealogy Research by Era provides resources from periods of American history and how they can help with genealogical research, Jan. 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Bring your laptop. Free to members, $10 guests. Call 860-346-4375 for more information. No pre-registration necessary. HAM DINNER: Toop 16 Middletown will hold its annual ham dinner, Jan. 19, 5-7 p.m. at Third Congregational Church, Miner Street, Middletown. $12 adults, $8 children, $5 scouts in uniform. Menu is ham, sweet and white potatoes, ice cream and cookies, all you can eat. Takeout available; a silent auction will also be held. For more information, call Robert Olenick at 860-347-4208.

FAMILY STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 19, free, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939 COMPOSERS, IMPROVISERS FESTIVAL: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main st., Middletown, will host the 14th Annual Composers and Improvisers Festival, on Saturday, Jan. 19, -10:30 p.m. $20. Details at www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

TEEN TALENT SEARCH: Oddfellows Playhouse is hosting the first Middletown Teen Talent Search, with the finalists showcase set for Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. The event is open to local performers ages 12-19, and there will be cash prizes of $500 and $250 for the top acts and other prizes. The final round will be hosted by Connecticut State Troubadour Nekita Waller. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. To register for the Talent Search, or for more information, call 860-347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org.

OPEN MIC: Teen Open Mic at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, will be held Jan. 19, 3-5 p.m. For ages 12-18, musicians, poets, artists are welcome. For information go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-3474957 . BALLEK’S GREENHOUSE EVENT: The Connecticut Horticultural Society (CT Hort) and Ballek’s Garden Center, 90 Maple Ave., East Haddam, invite guests to spend the afternoon with them and explore the world of indoor plants, Jan. 19, 3-5 p.m. Cost is $15 members, $25 guests, $5 students with ID. For more information and to register, visit www.cthort.org .

Sunday, Jan. 20

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