CALENDAR

Monday, Sept. 16

NOVEL WRITING: All budding writers are invited to a novel writing boot canp, 6 p.m., Sept. 16, free, at the Deep River Library hosted by Susan Strecker, a novelist, writing coach and editor. No registration is required. All are welcome. Details, go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860-526-6039.

SHARING STORIES: Diversity Group Hosting “Let’s Share Our Stories”, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Portland Public Library. Refreshments provided. Everyone from Portland and surrounding towns are welcome. Questions and R.S.V.P. to centralctdiversity@gmail.com.

AUTHOR PROGRAM: Local Author Program, 7 p.m., Sept. 16, free, registration required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

SHARING STORIES: Diversity Group Hosting “Let’s Share Our Stories”, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Portland Public Library. Refreshments provided. Everyone from Portland and surrounding towns are welcome. Questions and R.S.V.P. to centralctdiversity@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

BOARD MEETING: Russell Library Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 17, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Everyone is welcome to attend; public may speak only during the public session which follows the 6:30 p.m. Call to Order. No registration required.

OPEN MIC: Open Mic Night, moved to Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m., Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free, registration required. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939

BOOK CLUB: The Facts & Fibs Book Club meets the third Tuesday of every month beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Ivoryton Library at 106 Main St. in Ivoryton. For more information, call the library at 860-767-1252,

CARDINAL KIDS: Cardinal Kids Returns, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 17, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939

TED TALKS: TEDxHCHLibrary Talks: Screen Time & Smart Devices, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 17, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Free. Details, call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org

Wednesday, Sept. 18

SCRABBLE PLAY: Scrabble Wednesday, 5 p.m., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, for all ages, Meeting Room 2 or 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Library provides dictionaries, score sheets, and scrabble boards. Sign-up online to get an email reminder, www.russelllibrary.org.

HOW TO COMPOST: Composting 101, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 18, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, with City Recycling Coordinator Kim O'Rourke. Drop-in; no registration required. For information contact Christy Billings at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: Drop-in Dungeons & Dragons, 2:30 p.m., Sept 18, for grades 6 and up. Must use pre-made character sheets. Details, 860-349-9544 or www.durhamlibrary.org.

ADVISORY GROUP: Teen Advisory Group meeting, 7 p.m., Sept 18, free, for grades 6 and up, Durham Library. No registration. Details, call 860-349-9544 or visit www.durhamlibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: Ralph Coury, Sceptics of Islam, 7 p.m., Sept. 18, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939

SCORE WORKSHOP: Free SCORE Workshop on “What You Need to Know About Bank Loans”, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Webster Bank 130 Westbrook Road, Essex. With business financing expert Joanne LoPresti Miller, vice president, Webster Bank. Regisger at https://sect.score.org or call 860-3889508

OCEAN FARMING: Living Wisely and Well on Planet Earth presents “Ocean Farming at GreenWave” 7 p.m., Sept. 18, free, Trinity Church on the Green, 1109 Main Street, Branford. No registration needed. For more information, contact Margaret Sipple at sipplemp@gmail.com or www.livingwiselyandwell.org

CARRY-IN SUPPER: AAUW will kick-off the 2019-2020 season by sharing a carry-in supper, and learning about the events and interest groups available throughout the coming year, 6 p.m., Sept. 18, First Church of Christ, 1 East Main Street Clinton. AAUW, Shoreline Branch advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research values and seeks a diverse membership.For more information call Vicki at 203-245-2121

NAPPY’S PUPPETS: Nappy’s Puppets, Shadows Around the World, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18, free, Deep River Public Library. Details, go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.comand or call 860-5266039.

BOOK CLUB: A book club meets the second Wednesday monthly, 1 p.m., at the Estuary Council of seniors 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Book list available, call Deb at 860-388-1611 ext.204 or read the monthly Estuary Gazette. The group is open to new ideas and welcomes newcomers.

GRIEF SUPPORT: A Grief Support Group meets at 10:30 a.m., second, fourth Wednesdays, Estuary Council of seniors 220 Main St., Old Saybroook. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information, call Deb at 860-388-1611 ext.204 or visit www.ecsenior.org

AUTHOR TALK: Masonicare at Chester Village hosts author Loretta Goldberg, discussing her debut novel, “The Reversible Mask” 7 p.m., Sept. 18, free. 317 W Main St, Chester. RSVP by calling 860615-3899.

ARTIST TALK: Artist Talk with Marc Erwin Babej and William Wylie, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 18, free, Ring Family Performing Arts Hall, Wesleyan University. Reception follows in the South Gallery of the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery with refreshments. Exhibit, Urgan Space, Roman Couture and a Living Past: Views of Pompeii and Patheon, runs through Oct. 6.

Thursday, Sept. 19

MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, led by author Elizabeth Petry, meets at 2 p.m., Sept. 5, 12, 19 (6:30 p.m. at Branford Library), 26, Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Visitors and new members are always welcome and recent veterans are especially encouraged to attend. Workshop facilitator, Christy Billings, can be reached at 860-347-2528 x 160 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org Drop in; no registration required.

WHAT IS RACISM? Wee the People Presentation: What is Racism?, 6 p.m., Sept. 19, 10 a.m., Sept. 21, Hubbard Room. Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This workshop is tailored for children 5 - 8. Wee the People is a Bostonbased social justice project for kids. Space is limited; registration is required, go to russelllibrary.org or call 860-3472520.

LIONS CLUB MEETING: District 23C Eastern Connecticut Lions announces the formation of a newly chartered Cromwell Lions Club. An information session will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 19, at the Autumn Lake Healthcare meeting room at 385 Main Street, Cromwell. Learn about the club by attending; for more information or to save a spot, contact Michele Wyatt at 860-237-2744 or Teri at 860-267-6150.

ENVIRONMENTAL MOVIE: “Chasing Coral.” 7 p.m., Sept 19, a 3-part environmental movie series at the Durham Library. To register, call 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: Sarah Townsend, Setting the Wire, 7 p.m., Sept. 19, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore , 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

OPEN HOUSE: Valley Shore Community Television Inc., open house, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 19, at the studio, 1587 Boston Post Road, Westbrook. Refreshments provided. Learn about opportunities and free training workshops. Details, go to www.vsctv.com or call 860-399-1857.

Friday, Sept. 20

KNITTING GROUP: Knitting/Crocheting Group meets Fridays, 2-4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland Knitters work on various projects such as hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless, prayer shawls and afghans for those in need. All knitters/ crocheters welcome. Instruction provided.

MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT: Feed Branford Kids 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Night, an Old Hollywood themed evening, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club, Branford. Tickets $100. Details and reservations, go to www.feedbranfordkids.net

CD RELEASE PARTY: New Leaf Irish Band CD Release Party, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 20, $15. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, buttonwood.org.

PUFFY PAINT: Toddler Puffy Paint, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 20, Deep River Library, for toddlers, 18 - 36 months. Outside, weather permitting. Details go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.comand or call 860-526-6039

Saturday, Sept. 21

FINDING A HOUSE: Find Your (Know Before You Go House-Hunting) Place Liberty Bank, 11 a.m., Sept. 21, Meeting Room 2. Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. A light lunch will be provided. Registration is required; register russelllibrary.org or call 860-347-2520 or call Liberty Bank, 860-344-7328.

SIP AND CELEBRATE: Boots & Blues, a fundraiser for Camp Ingersoll, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 21, at the camp, 94 Camp Ingersoll Road, Portland. Barbecue, wine, beer and spirits tastings, silent and live auctions, music and line dancing. Boots and bluejeans encouraged. Tickets $50. To purchase go to www.midymca.org

CLIMATE CRISIS EVENTS: Together We Rise: Building Bridges for Justice to Hold Climate Crisis events. Vigil, 8-10 a.m., Sept. 20, Two Wrasslin’ Cats, 374 Town St., East Haddam. Refreshments provided. Vigil, 10-11 a.m., Sept. 21, followed by “We Are All One Planet: Creating Community to Combat Climate Crisis,” at 5 p.m.., the Grange, 488 Town St., East Haddam. Speakers on making change. Bring a bag lunch and drinks, light-colored t-shirt, and ideas on fighting to save the earth. Pre-registration is required, and the event is limited to 75 participants. To register: https://actionnetwork.org/events/we-are-one-planetcreating-community-to-combat-theclimate-crisis

BENEFIT GALA: Covenant Living of Cromwell 2019 Benefit Gala and Dinner, 6 p.m., Sept. 21 , on Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, Rocky Hill. Reception, silent auction, dinner, and entertainment by Jeff Wieselberg, and DJ Brian Skibo. For more information on tickets/donations, call Christine Urciuoli at 860-754-3025.

REPAIR CAFE, BAG DRIVE: Repair Café and Reusable Bag Collection, 12-3 p.m., Sept. 21, deKoven House Community Center, 27 Washington Street, Middletown. Bring in your broken and worn-out personal, household, and office items for free repairs and refreshing. More info: https://www.rockfallfoundation.org/ event/repair-cafe-3/