CALENDAR

Saturday, Jan. 25

OPEN HOUSE: Open house at Connecticut River Artisans Co-op, 55 Main St., Essex, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 25. Artists seeking a new venue are welcome; bring a portfolio, photos or samples, Items must be quality originals made by the artists. No imports, wholesalers or reps; no jewelry or candles. Appointments preferred, but it’s OK to stop in. Call Gay Petruzzi Ritter at 860-3395251 with any questions.

PAINT NIGHT: The Mad Hatter Kid's Paint Night, 6:30-8 p.m., Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., East Hampton, for grades 1-5. Dress as a favorite Wonderland character, make a painting from Alice in Wonderland. $15 per person; register at www.epocharts.org.

ANNUAL MEETING: The public is invited to the Haddam Land Trust’s Annual Meeting, Jan. 25, at the Haddam Firehouse #1, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum. Business meeting, 6 p.m., pizza and refreshments, 6:30 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m. with Annise Dobson, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, presenting on a program on Invasive Worms.

STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 25, free, no registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939. TRIP TO CUBA: The Chatham Historical Society and East Hampton Library are co-sponsoring a talk by Don Burr, 1 p.m., Jan. 25, East Hampton Library Community Room, 105 Main St., East Hampton. Burr will present a slide presentation on his recent trip to Cuba. Free, public welcome. Register at the library or call 860-267-6621. Refreshments will be served; donations are accepted. OPEN HOUSE: Montessori School Open House, 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 25, Feb. 1. Learn about what the Montessori curriculum has to offer.The Children's Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. 860-388-3536, www.childrenstree.org.

TEEN TALENT SEARCH: Oddfellows Playhouse presents the second annual Middletown Teen Talent Search, 7 p.m., Jan. 25, at the playhouse in Middletown, hosted by state Troubadour Nekita Waller. Open to performers ages 12-19, cash prozes awarded. Free admission. To sign up, call 860-347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org. Full Talent Search guidelines on the website.

Sunday, Jan. 26

YOGA CLASS: Yoga, 2 p.m., Jan. 26, Hubbard room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, 860-347-2528, https://russelllibrary.org/ . Wear comfortable clothing for a class led by Jeff Hush; for all ages. Drop-in, no registration. Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.

PSYCHIC FUNDRAISER: Friends of the Deep River Library 5th Annual Psychic Medium Fundraiser, 2-4 p.m.., Jan. 26, snow date Feb. 2, at the Richard Smith Town Hall Auditorium, Deep River, featuring Jeff McBride. Tickets $45 advance at the library, $55 at the door. For information go to http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com or call 860-526-6039.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. All are welcome.

SUNDAY SERVICE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland holds its weekly worship service every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows in St. Michael’s Hall, next door to the sanctuary. All are welcome.

Monday, Jan. 27

MYSTERY LOVERS: Mystery!, a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers, meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 27. January’s book is “End Game” by Bill Pronzini. Books available at the library. Drop-in; no registration required. New members welcome. Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, 860-347-2528.

60 PLUS CLUB: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel meeting, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Durham Activity Center, second floor, 350 Main St., Durham. Following the meeting is the monthly Variety Table and refreshments. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome. For further information call club president Sue Giuffrida 860 346-0724.

MEN OVER 60: Shoreline Men Over Sixty meeting, Feb. 7, Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison on the Madison Green, pork loin dinner, 11:30 a.m., speaker, Matthew Rader, Director of Technical Training at Nerds To Go, Inc. in Guilford, discussing computer security. Dinner $12, reservations due by Feb. 4. Call Hank Petroskey at 203-484-9002 or email RSVP Pete Hughes at ct.smos.ph@gmail.com

Tuesday, Jan. 28

GROTESQUE ARCHITECTURE: Grotesque Ten with Mathew Duman, 7 p.m., Jan. 28, Durham Library. Learn about collegiate architecture and its history. Register at 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org

BOOK CHAT: Book Chat at Henry Carter Hull Library, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 28, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Share reviews, get reading suggestions, learn about hot titles, win books, join an exclusive email list, and enjoy coffee sponsored by Lindt Chocolate Shop and a light breakfast sponsored by Doc’s Bar & Grill. Details at hchlibrary.org.

OPEN MIC: Open Mic Night, 6:30 p.m.,Jan. 28, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-6853939.

DIVERSITY GROUP FILM: The Diversity Group will host a one-time showing of the documentary “13th,” with Netflix’s permission, 7:45 p.m., Jan. 28 at the Portland Public Library. Everyone is welcome. Registration is required: centralctdiversity@gmail.com (last minute registration will be accepted). A facilitated community discussion will be held on a date, to be announced.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

AUTHOR TALK:

Local Author Program with Ioanna Opidee, Waking Slow, 7 p.m., Jan. 29, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939

HEALTHY ROUTINES: Kara Pachniuk of Nourish + Nosh Nutrition offers tips on kick-starting a healthy winter routine, 6 p.m., Jan. 29, at Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Free, for adults, last Wednesday of the month. hchlibrary.org. To be a presenter, email Sarah at sarah@hchlibrary.org.

FLOWER LANTERN CRAFT: The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will visit the Deep River Public Library, 6 p.m., Jan. 29, teaching how to craft a lovely flower lantern using colorful paper and wire frames, then watch short documentaries about Korea and be served traditional Korean refreshments. $5 materials fee; registration required. Call 860-526-6039.

Thursday, Jan. 30

SILK ROAD TALK: Journeys On The Fabled Silk Road: Alice Laurenson takes us on a journey, 7 p.m., Jan. 30, Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Stony Creek. Free. Information: wwml.org or 203-488-8702.

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; 10:30 a.m., Deep River Library. Stories, songs and play. Best for children up to 24 months; older siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration.

TELESCOPE PROGRAM: Telescope Teens, 7 p.m., Jan. 30, Durham Library. Check out the winter night sky with the library’s telescope. For ages 12 and up. Register at 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org

Friday, Jan. 31

COMEDY NIGHT: The Clinton Chamber of Commerce presents an Evening of Comedy through Franco’s Comedy for Your Cause, Jan. 31, American Legion Hall, 82 West Main St., Clinton. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets $30 per person, include a light dinner, BYOB, raffles. Headliner is Mike Hanley with comedians will be Darren Rivera (aka The Rice and Bean Joker) and Krystal Dyer. Adults only. For details and tickets call 860-6693889 or email at chamber@clintonctchamber.com.

FUN FRIDAY: Fun Friday, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:30 a.m., Deep River Library. Stories and songs followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Drop in, no registration.

Saturday, Feb. 1

OPEN HOUSE: Montessori School Open House, 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 25, Feb. 1. Learn about what the Montessori curriculum has to offer.The Children's Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. 860-388-3536, www.childrenstree.org.

FAIRY PARTY: Fancy Fairy Party, 2 p.m., Feb. 1, Activity Room, Russell Library Middletown, part of Take Your Child to the Library Day. Crafts, games, write a poem with Poet Laureate Cheryl Anne Hall. Drop in, no registration needed, but space is limited to 40. Details at www.russelllibrary.org.

ART, WRITING WORKSHOPS: Express Yourself: Art & Writing Workshop for Adults with Amy Barry, 10 a.m-12:30 p.m., Feb. 1, at Gather, 1048 Main St., Branford. For information or to register, visit www.gatherbranford.com.

EAGLE WATCHES: The Audubon Shop of Madison begins its 27th annual “Eagle Watches on the Connecticut River” Feb. 1, continuing on Saturdays, Feb. 8, 15, 22, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., guided land-based trips. $25 charge includes a soup/sandwich lunch at Otter's Cove Restaurant in Old Saybrook following the watch. Binocular rentals available. Carpool. Pre-registration is required. More information, call 203-245-9056.

CHILDREN’S CONCERT: Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and a concert by Mr. Gym, 3 p.m., Feb. 1, for all ages, at the Durham Library. Register by calling 860-349-9544 or go to www.durhamlibrary.org DOCTOROW AND KREGER: Folksingers Cathy Kreger & Caroline Doctorow perform at 8 p.m., Feb. 1, $15, at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at https://buttonwood.org/ STORY TIME: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 1, free, no registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown. Details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939 GENEALOGY CLUB: Genealogy Club meeting, “Channeling Your Inner Columbo: Going Beyond Vital Records to Expand Your Family Tree” with Dorena Wasik, 9:30-11 a.m., Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield Street, Middletown. Free to Godfrey Premium members. $10 per session for all others. Open to the general public. Attendees will have time after the meeting to do research at the library. Call with any questions, 860-346-4375.

Sunday, Feb. 2

SUNDAY SERVICE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main Street, Portland holds its weekly worship service every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows in St. Michael’s Hall, next door to the sanctuary. All are welcome.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Sunday, January 13, 2020: 9 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion, 9 a.m., Sunday School, Confirmation & Adult Ed, 10:15 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org