CALENDAR

Saturday, July 4

GUILFORD MARKET: Guilford's Farmers Market at the Dudley Farm Museum is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through November, at 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Regular vendors are back with several new vendors joining the summer season, safely spaced out around the farm. For weekly updates, visit Facebook or Instagram.

ALIGNED WITH SOURCE: Aligned with Source with Annaita Gandhy, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org, TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

VIRTUAL 5K: Independence Day Virtual 5K, to benefit the horses of the CT Draft Horse Rescue, July 4. The link to register for the race is available on Facebook or www.ctdraftrescue.com. Registration is $30 for adults and $10 for kids, plus a small service fee. SUMMER READING: The Portland Library’s 2020 summer reading program, “Imagine Your Story!”, has begun. Families and individuals can register and log each day they read 15 minutes or more. Visit rb.gy/89d1zx or call 860-342-6770 for more information.

Sunday, July 5

CHURCH SERVICES: First Congregational Church of Cromwell is welcoming back members, friends and guests as it resumes in-person services. Summer worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be practiced. Temperatures are taken prior to entering the sanctuary, and those with a temperature less than 100.4 will be admitted. The parking lot is just north of church and handicapped accessible. Services are also streamed live on Facebook and at www.firstcongregationalchurch.com. ONLINE WORSHIP: Virtual worship, 9 a.m., with Faith Lutheran Church, Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. All are welcome.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Rather than having in-person volunteers this summer, the Portland Library encourages teens to work on projects that help the library and the community from home. A variety of literacy- and communitybased activities is listed on the Volunteer section of the Teen Page at www.portlandlibraryct.org. Students going into grades 6 and up can complete these activities on their own. Send a picture and be awarded the amount of hours listed on the Volunteer section online. To join, go to rb.gy/89d1zx and click on Join remote meeting access though Zoom; the ID and password to join are listed.

Monday, July 6 AUTHOR EVENT:

Virtual author event: James Patterson, author of “Hawk,” 5 p.m. July 6, tickets required, $18.99 includes book and talk. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860685-3939. OPEN MIC: Anything Goes Open Mic with Moments of Gratitude, Mondays at 7 p.m., free, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated to help keep the organization serving its mission.

COFFEE CONVERSATIONS: Conversations with the Portland Library, Mondays July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. Talk about what we are reading, watching, series we are binging and books we are looking forward to reading. All are welcome. To join go to rb.gy/robpfn/ and click on Join remote meeting access though Zoom; the ID and password to join are listed.

STORY TIMES: Adventures in Storytime, ages 0-5, 10 a.m. Mondays July 6, 13, 20 and 27, Portland Library. Grab-and-go craft kits for each weekly theme will be available at the library. Registration is necessary for each week. A Zoom link and password will be sent to you within 24 hours of the event. To join, go to rb.gy/robpfn and click on Join remote meeting access though Zoom; the ID and password to join are listed.

Tuesday, July 7

FLUTE MASTER CLASS: Dr. Barbara Hopkins, assistant principal flutist of the Hartford Symphony and faculty member at the Hartt School and Sacred Heart University, presents four free online flute master classes on the Connecticut Music Educators Association High School Regional Audition Repertoire, 7 p.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Sponsored by an Artists Respond Grant with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts. Participation is free; pre-register by emailing Barbara.Hopkins.masterclass@gmail.com.

BOOK TASTING: Virtual Summer of Words and Pictures Read Aloud Book Tasting, 11 a.m. July 27, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

WIZARDS AND MORE: A new adventure awaits each week in the modified library program “Wizards, Warriors and Beasts” at Portland Library, for those going into grades 3 to 5, 10 a.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Take target practice with crossbows, conjure up spells and create potions, design dragon eggs and more. Visit the library in advance of the program each week to pick up instructions and supplies to do the activities at your own pace, or log onto Zoom to do the activities “live” with Miss Jenn. To join, go to www.portlandlibrary.com and click on Join remote meeting access though Zoom; the ID and password to join are listed. LAUGHTER YOGA: Laughter Yoga, Portland Library, Tuesday at 7 p.m., free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org, TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860347-4957. Donations are appreciated.

Wednesday, July 8

CENSUS AND RESEARCH: Imagine Your Story: “Using the U.S. Census in Family Research,” 7 p.m. July 8 with the Durham Library. Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain how to access enumeration forms to help you learn more about your family. Zoom program, see www.durhamlibrary.org to register.

GLOBE TRAVELS: The Deep River Public Library travels around the globe with Teralyn from Riverside Reptiles to meet some slithery friends, 10:30 a.m. July 8, free, on Zoom. Registration required; go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on the monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039.

FREE WEBINARS: The MEWS+ Entrepreneurial Community is collaborating with Rebecca Mead of Chester-based INQ Creative & Consulting to provide a free webinar series. July 8: “E-mail Marketing for Start-Ups and Small Businesses.” For a full schedule and to register go to https://midweekmarketing.co/

ONCE UPON A CRIME: “Once Upon a Crime!’’ for kids going into kindergarten to second grade, 10 a.m. July 8, 15, 22 and 29. Join Ms. Patty each week to explore familiar fairy tales through crafts and STEAM activities. Grow a beanstalk, make a flying dragon, decorate the witch’s candy cottage, and collect clues and information about fairy tale characters to solve a mystery during the last session. Visit the library in advance of the program each week to pick up instructions and supplies to do the activities at your own pace, or log onto Zoom to do the activities “live” with Ms. Patty. Registration is required; go to www.portlandlibraryct.org/ and click on Join remote meeting access though Zoom; the ID and password to join are listed.

GARDEN TIPS: “What’s growing in your garden?”, Portland Library, 1 p.m. July 8,

15, 22 and 29. Chat about planting, share gardening tips, with Lynn Keller, master gardener and Portland resident, lending her expertise and answering questions. Open to all levels of gardeners. To join go to www.portlandlibraryct.org/ and click on Join remote meeting access though Zoom; the ID and password to join are listed.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES: The Estuary Council of Seniors will host two virtual tutorials to enable beginning photographers to start taking better pictures and enjoy using their cameras, instructed by Ricahrd Spearrin of Essex, a member of the CT Valley Camera Club’s steering committee. July 8 at 10 a.m. — Session 1, Principles of Photography; Aug. 5 at 10 a.m., Session 2, Fun Principles of Photography. Free, public welcome; advance registration required. To register for one or both classes, email events@ecsenior.org.

BOOK JOURNALS: Virtual “Summer of Words and Pictures Altered Book Journals,” 11 a.m. July 8, free, registration is required. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore online Zoom event details at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com or call 860-685-3939.

EMBLEM CLUB: The Middletown Emblem Club 452 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. July 8 in the Elks Lodge Crystal Ballroom, president Betty Pear presiding. Refreshment hostesses are Ginny Virgadula and Lucille Bozzi. Officers are asked to contact Pear if you are unable to attend. Teddy bear workshops will continue the second Tuesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. Hold onto the July/August Emblem Voice for details and dates. The first CSAEC state meeting will be Aug. 9 at the West Haven Lodge of Elks. See Georgie for registration information.

Thursday, July 9

SUMMER MARKET: Durham’s summer market, Thursdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Residents are reminded to follow state guidelines with physical distancing, proper handwashing and masks; all vendors will be wearing coverings and masks; one customer at each booth at a time. For information, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit www.townofdurhamct.org The gates for the Durham Fair will be opened for market parking and looping around to exit. Enter through Broadway and exit on Canfield, as noted in the map. Do not hang out or go anywhere else on the Durham Fair property, it is private.

GOTTA’S OPEN MIC: Bob Gotta's Open Mic, Thursdays, 7 p.m., free. Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Details at buttonwood.org, TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com or 860-347-4957. Donations are appreciated.

CONCERT SERIES: The Joseph N. Goff House board of directors will hold the 21st annual Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Concert Series at the Center School Gazebo on Summit Street in East Hampton Village Center. Performers: July 9, the Leaf Jumpers; July 16, Flamingo Big Band all female group; July 23, Mick and Vic acoustic duo; July 30, Center Line; and Aug. 6, Foundry Saxophone Quartet. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. No food will be sold; no bathrooms provided. Take out what you bring in. Concerts are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. Rain cancels. Concert sponsors are still needed. Contact Dean Markham at 860-918-4400 or mail your concert sponsor donations to Goff House Concerts c/o Melissa Pionzio, 61 Smith St., East Hampton, CT 06424.

Friday, July 10

VIRTUAL COOKING CLUB: Join Miss Elaine’s virtual Cook Club and make cheese bites together, 10:30 a.m. July 10 with the Deep River Public Library. This recipe requires some adult assistance to help with mixing and baking. Get all ingredients in order before the start of the program. No registration is required. Visit our calendar for the Zoom link or email the Children's Department at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com for directions on how to join.