CALENDAR

Monday, Jan. 21

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: The East Hampton Senior Center is closed Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King day.

MLK CELEBRATION: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee of Greater Middletown will host its 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, Jan. 21, with remarks at 12 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and Main Street, followed by the celebration at The Church of the Holy Trinity at 381 Main St., Middletown at 12:30 p.m. Contributions are appreciated and may be mailed to: MLK, Jr. Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 282, Middletown, CT 06457.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

CAREER WORKSHOP: The Gig Economy--What It Is, Who It’s For, and Where It’s Going, with Ellen Janpol, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Registration is requested but not required. For questions or registration contact Bob Carlson or Christy Billings at 860-347-2520.

ADVOCACY GROUP: The East Hampton Senior Center’s Advocacy Group is looking for members. Older Adults are a large part of the community and need a voice to make a difference. To join, call Jo Ann at the East Hampton Senior Center, 860267-4426. The group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m.

GMCHORALE REHEARSALS: Open rehearsals for singers who are interested in joining the GMChorale will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Registered participants are asked to arrive at 6 p.m. To register, contact Margie Livengood at margie.livengood@gmchorale.org or 860-633-6198. For more information go to www.gmchorale.org/auditions

SISTERHOOD WORKSHOP: A Mythic Sisterhood Workshop – Demeter, will be held Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m. at the Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham, hosted by Lianne Escher, MSW, LCSW, psychotherapist, author, speaker. Cost is $20 per session, $120 for 7 sessions. To register contact Lianne Escher at 203-457-0016, lianneescher@gmail.com, or visit www.amythicsisterhood.com

EXCHANGE CLUB: Learn more about the Exchange Club on Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Time Out Tavern, Durham. Members fundraise for local projects to prevent child abuse, promote youth education and community development. For more information, email japhillips@comcast.net or call 860-463-8163 and leave a message.

SCORE WORKSHOP: Bob Potter will present a free SCORE workshop on “How to Start and Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization” Jan. 22, 9:30-11 a.m., Old Saybrook Town Hall. Contact for questions/info: Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org

SPANISH CONVERSATION: Spanish Conversation Group at the Durham Public Library meets Jan. 22, 5-6:30 p.m. All levels of Spanish speakers can expand their speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Meets monthly on the third Monday of the month. Drop in.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Trivia Night at the Durham Public Library will be held Jan. 22, 7 p.m. Enter as a team of 2-5 friends, coworkers, or family members to work together to answer questions in 10 categories. If you don’t have a team we’ll place you on one. Registration required; go to durhamlibrary.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

AUTHOR TALK: Connecticut Club 169 Marty Podskoch will share about his new Travel Book, “Connecticut Club 169,” Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Call 860-267-4426 to sign up or come in and sign up in the Activity book.

GAME NIGHT: Family Game Night, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. The entire family can get reacquainted with some classic board games or try some new favorites. All ages. Drop in; no registration required.

MLK COMMEMORATION: Wesleyan

University’s 2019 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, sponsored by The Resource Center, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Center for African-American Studies, Center for Pedagogical Innovation, and the Wesleyan Library, will be held Jan. 23, 12:15 p.m. in the Crowell Concert Hall, followed by a lunch reception in Beckham Hall. The keynote speaker is Dr. Bettina Love.

Thursday, Jan. 24

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

CONCERT FOR DR. KING: State Troubadour Nekita Waller Concert Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held Jan. 24, 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Drop in; no registration required.

WATER MAIN MEETING: The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded the contract for the Water Main Extension Project to Ludlow Construction Company, from Massachusetts. An informational meeting for the public will be held Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. For more details visit https://cumulis.epa.gov/ supercpad/cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0100108

DRUM CIRCLE: Middlesex Drum Circle meets Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m. at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. $5 donation. Bring your own instruments or they will be provided. Led by Andrew Prue. For information go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957 .

TROUBADOUR CONCERT: Middletown native Nekita Waller, Connecticut State Troubadour, will perform with a five piece band to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at the Russell Library, Middletown. Actor Michael Scott will also present a reading. The program is free.

PANEL DISCUSSION: An Informational Panel Discussion hosted by Tri Town Youth Services, will be held Jan. 24, 6 p.m. in the Deep River Elementary School Gymnasium. RSVP: Tri-Town Youth Services, 860-526-3600.

Friday, Jan. 25

GARY OLEYAR CONCERT: The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents a concert with soft jazz violinist Gary Oleyar, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. $15 admission, reservations suggested. Go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

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.

TIME FOR MAKING: Make Time for Making, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Bring a project: adult coloring, beading, paper crafts, collage or decoupage, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and painting or drawing. Some materials may also be available upon request. Drop in; no registration required.

PRESCHOOL FAIR: Preschool Information Fair, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Meet local preschool providers. A simple craft will be available for children. Snow date Feb. 2. Inclusion in this fair is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of individual programs by the Russell Library. Drop in; no registration required.

LOCAL AUDITIONS: The Ivoryton Playhouse will hold local auditions for Equity and non Equity actors for “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” by Todd Kriedler, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the playhouse’s rehearsal studio, 22 Main St., Centerbrook. Auditiosn are by appointment; bring a picture and resume. Call 860-767-9520, ext.207 or email lizzy@ivorytonplayhouse.org

TAVERN NIGHT: Connecticut River Museum ,Essex, brings back its popular Tavern Night at the museum’s historic Samuel Lay House, Jan. 25, with tastings at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets $25 members, $30 guests. Food, fermented cider, tavern games, live music. Wine and beer available at a cash bar. Space is limited and reservations are required; call 860-7678269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

OPIOID CRISIS WORKSHOP: Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, presents a workshop on the opioid crisis, Jan. 25, 7-9 p.m. for grades 6 and up, focusing on prescription drug abuse, hosted by CVS. Hear testimony, have a discussion, respond with an art project. For more information, www.epocharts.org. 27 Skinner Street East Hampton.

Saturday, Jan. 26

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Members of the East Haddam Fire Department will hold a spaghetti dinner at the firehouse, 440 Private First Class Peter P. Golec Memorial Highway, (Route 151) on Saturday, Jan. 26, 5-8 p.m. Adults $9, seniors, $7, children $5. All are welcome. Snow date is Jan. 27.

OPEN HOUSES: The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, will hold Open Houses on Jan. 26, Feb 2 and Feb. 9, and March 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information call 860.388.3536 or visit www.childrenstree.org.

STANTON HOUSE BENEFIT: A benefit night for the Adam Stanton House and General Store, sponsored by Scottish Dave’s Pub, will be held Jan 26, 5 p.m. at the pub, 24 East Main St., Clinton. $10 per person at the door includes live music by the Corby’s, bagpipers, raffle prizes and an appetizer buffet. Reservations not required. For more information email adamstantonhouse@gmail.com or visit www.adamstantonhouse.org

FAMILY STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 26, free, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

MOUNTAIN DULCIMER CONCERT:

Carolyn Brodinski presents Mountain dulcimer concert and class at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets $15. For information and reservations, go to www.buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957 .

BUTTON SOCIETY: The Connecticut State Button Society will hold its winter meeting Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 222 Farmington Ave., Rte. 10, Plainville. Snow date Feb. 2. A program on Tingue Buttons will be presented by the Acorn Button Club at 1 p.m.Coffee and dessert will be served and walk-ins are welcome. For more contact information and weather related cancellations, go to www.connecticutstatebuttonsociety.org

PHILOSOPHY NIGHT: Philosophy Night is held the last Saturday of the month, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-6853939

Sunday Jan. 27

SCREENING, DISCUSSION: Life on Parole: a Film Screening and Panel Discussion, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, presented by the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) at Central Connecticut State University will show the film Life on Parole and host a community conversation led by Richard Frieder of IMRP and other guests. Drop in; no registration required.

FRENCH FILM: French Film Screening, Jan. 27, 2 p.m., in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A French film will be presented, with a short introduction in French by presenter James Taylor. Bring a drink and a snack to enjoy during the film. Drop in; no registration required.

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.

SPORTS BAR FUNDRAISER: Chicago Sam’s Sports Bar, Cromwell, is holding a fundraiser for Jim Brown, a patron with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Jan. 27, 1-5 p.m., “Pour One with Jim Brown.” CHS basketball team members are selling raffle tickets and busing tables, former bartenders and guests also participating. Prizes include a trip to Las Vegas and more. Chicago Sams’s will donate a percentage of all sales to the Brown family during the fundraiser. For information, email Annette Polizonis. Polizonis@sbcglobal.net.