CALENDAR

Saturday, July 24

CLINTON FOOD FESTIVAL: A big weekend of eats, ice-cold craft beverages and live music is set to take place at the Clinton Food Festival, July 24-25, gates open at noon at Clinton Premium Outlets in Clinton. For tickets and more information including vendor listings, ticket pricing and a full list of FAQs, go to www.clintonfoodfest.com.

AMERICAN LEGION RAFFLE: American Legion Post #97 Chester is raffling off two professionally constructed Community Little Libraries, with a sturdy stand but not installation. The drawing will be held at the Chester War Memorial on at 11 a.m. July 24. For information, contact Post Adjutant, Jane Cable at 860-204-9473.

TAG SALE: Tag Sale, bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 24, at St. James Episcopal Church parish hall at the corner of Route 81 and Little City Road. Furniture, collectibles and other items.

ALIGNED WITH SOURCE: Saturdays, Aligned with Source with Annaita Gandhy - 10:30 a.m.-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.

THEATER AT GILLETTE CASTLE: The East Haddam Stage Company has launched a summer run of live outdoor theatre at Gillette Castle State Park. Shows will run for six weekends, Saturdays and Sundays only through Aug. 8 on the outdoor stage near the castle. The 30-minute shows run at 1 and 3 p.m. The castle is at 67 River Road, East Haddam. Unless it is raining on the stage at show time, the show will go on. The area is wheelchair accessible. While there is bench and bleacher seating, it is suggested that visitors bring a lawn chair or blanket for their own comfort.

BUTTONWOOD CONCERT: The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown, presents Eliot Lewis of Hall & Oates, and MTV's Live from Daryl's House, with his classic rock trio. Tickets $18 in advance, or $20 day of the show. To reserve go to buttonwood.org.

HYMN SING, PICNIC: Saint Ann’s Church, Old Lyme, presents a community hymn sing, led by Hector Migliacci, 5 p.m. July 24. No reservations are needed; requests for hymns in advance are most welcome and may be made by emailing music@saintannsoldlyme.org At 6 pm there will be a picnic on the church lawn; bring your own picnic and chair.

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester, Arrowhead and Friends in cocnert, 7-9 p.m. July 24. Admission free, BYOB and a picnic. Rain or shine. Details call 860-526-2077 or visit www.nilssonstudio.com

SIX SUMMIT SHOW: Six Summit Gallery presents Legends, with art by Leo Jensen, Al Hirschfeld, Patrick Nagel and more, in collaboration with The Ivoryton Playhouse & Brief Cameo Productions, at 314 Flat Rock Place, Suite F135 & F140, Westbrook. The show runs from July 24-Aug. 24, with an opening reception July 24, 12-4 p.m. with live music by Christine Manolo. For information call 860-581-8332 insta:@sixsummitgallery email: legends@sixsummitgallery.com or visit www.sixsummitgallery.com

Sunday, July 25

OUTDOOR WORSHIP: Third Congregational Church, Middletown, has resumed outdoor worship services at 10 a.m. Come and sit under the tent facing the beautiful garden. No masks required for the fully vaccinated. Refreshments will be served following the service.

SUNDAY SERVICES: First Church of Christ Congregational Saybrook, 366 Main St. announced that both its 9 a.m. Jazz Service and 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service are live and online on Facebook. Mask are still required with social distancing. LECTURE SERIES: The Madison Historical Society lecture series, “Madison and the Evolution of Style.” Each presentation will focus on a particular century and will feature garments, jewelry, and accessories from the period, presented on Zoom from the Allis-Bushnell House, free to members. Presented by Tori Timmins, a recent graduate of Rutgers University with a BFA in Costume Design and Technology. July 25, Design display, early 20th century. Register at www.madisonhistory.org to register.

CLINTON FOOD FESTIVAL: A big weekend of eats, ice-cold craft beverages and live music is set to take place at the Clinton Food Festival, July 24-25, gates open at noon at Clinton Premium Outlets in Clinton. For tickets and more information including vendor listings, ticket pricing and a full list of FAQs, go to www.clintonfoodfest.com.

BUTTONWOOD CONCERT: Squeezebox Stompers will perform at 5 p.m. July 25 at Holy Trinity Church Stage, presented by the Buttonwood Tree. Picnic, coolers and blankets are welcome. Some chairs will be set up but patrons are free to bring their own. Donations appreciated. Seating opens at 4:15 p.m. The concert will be held at Holy Trinity Church Stage, 381 Main Street, Middletown. For more information, go to www.buttonwood.org

SAVE THE DATE: Rally Sunday and All Church Picnic will be held Sept. 12 at First Congregational Church Cromwell. Members are celebrating a new Sunday School year. After Sunday Service, children and families are invited to meet at Pierson Park for an all church picnic and activities.

Monday, July 26

OPEN MIC: Anything Goes Open Mic with Moments of Gratitude, Mondays, 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.

Tuesday, July 27

LAUGHTER YOGA: Tuesdays: Laughter Yoga - 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.

TICKS, DISEASES: Chief Scientist of the Department of Entomology and State Entomologist at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Dr. Kirby Stafford, free illustrated talk on tick-borne diseases and tick-bite prevention, 1 p.m. July 27 for the Essex Library on Zoom. Registration is required. See https://www.youressex library.org or call the Essex Library at: 860-767-1560.

Wednesday, July 28

OWL PELLETS: Owl Pellet Dissection at Deep River Library, 4:30 p.m. July 28 on the library grounds, with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Dissect an owl pellet to find out how they live and hunt, and meet a live owl. Registration is required for this program and participants should be 5 and up. Bring your own chairs or blanket. If it rains, the event will be rescheduled. To sign up (each child individually) go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on our monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039 OUTDOOR CONCERT: Powder Ridge built outdoor amphitheater with up to 2,500-person capacity for a yearly Mountain Music Series, June through September. The first concert this year is at 7:30 p.m. July 28 with Melvin Seals & JGB. Tickets are $38. For a full list of upcoming concerts and to purchase tickets visit PowderRidgePark.com

Thursday, July 29

EAST HAMPTON CONCERTS: Joseph N. Goff House Museum Gazebo Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 24 through July 29. No bathrooms, no rain dates or locations. Masks required. Picnics welcome, free. July 29, Leaf Jumpers, 1990s rock, originals. Donations welcome to support the series; mail checks to Joseph N. Goff House, P.O. Box 337, East Hampton, CT 06424. Go to goffhouseehct.blogspot.com/ for information. DURHAM CONCERTS: Durham Recreation and the Durham Lions Club fourth annual 2021 Summer Concert Series, Allyn Brook Park, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Dates are July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12. For more information go to www.townofdurhamct.org/ READ TO A DOG: Read to Rover, 3 p.m. July 29, with the Durham Library. For all ages. Read one-on-one to Jackson, a certified therapy dog. Email Miss Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for a 15 minute timeslot.

DURHAM MARKET: The Durham Farmers' Market located on the Town Green continues on Thursdays through the fall from 3-6:30 p.m. with a wide variety of vendors, food trucks and activities. The lineup of food trucks for the season will be available on the information board next to the market booth.

GOTTA’S OPEN MIC: Thursdays, Bob Gotta's Open Mic, 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.

JUGGLING ACT: Bryson Lang: The Cure for the Common Show at Deep River Library, 10:30 a.m. July 29, on the library lawn. Bring your own chairs or blanket. No registration is required. All are welcome. Details go to deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on our monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039.

BOOK BUZZ: Summer Book Buzz, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, 11 a.m. July 29, free. Registration required; email sarah@hchlibrary.org to sign up.

COMMUNITY YOGA: Community Yoga at Saint Ann’s Parish, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, resumes in person Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. $10 per person, no reservations needed. For information email Deb Novack at debnovack1@yahoo.com or contact the Parish Office at Saint Ann’s at 860-434-1621. www.saintannsoldlyme.org

FILM DISCUSSION: Racial Justice Film Discussion, 7 p.m. July 29 on Zoom. Watch and discuss “A Conversation with the Police.” Go to www.durhamlibrary.org to register.

AUTHOR TALK: Author Claire Griffin, free illustrated talk on her new book, “A Rebellious Woman”, 1 p.m. July 29 on Zoom with the Essex Library. Registration is required. https://www.youressexlibrary.org or call the Essex Library at: 860-767-1560.

Friday, July 30

RIVERSIDE REPTILES: Riverside Reptiles at Deep River Library, 10:30 a.m. July 30, with Tails and Tales with some of the residents that live at Riverside Reptiles Education Center. Meet some scaly ambassadors with tails. Presented on Zoom. Please register and indicate how many children are participating to receive the Zoom link, at deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on our monthly calendar, or call 860-526-6039. DOODLE ART: Doodle Art, 6 p.m. July 27 at 6 PM on Zoom. Ages 11+. Create some black & white doodle art following this year’s Summer Reading theme- Tails & Tales. Go to www.durhamlibrary.org to register (Kids tab).

DOG SAFETY: Safety PAWtrol with the CT Humane Society, 3 p.m. July 30 outside at the library. Grades K-5. Discover how to safely interact with dogs by learning how to read their body language. See www.durhamlibrary.org to register (Kids tab).

Saturday, July 31

ALIGNED WITH SOURCE: Saturdays, Aligned with Source with Annaita Gandhy - 10:30 a.m.-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. THEATER AT GILLETTE CASTLE: The East Haddam Stage Company has launched a summer run of live outdoor theatre at Gillette Castle State Park. Shows will run for six weekends, Saturdays and Sundays only through Aug. 8 on the outdoor stage near the castle. The 30-minute shows run at 1 and 3 p.m. The castle is at 67 River Road, East Haddam. Unless it is raining on the stage at show time, the show will go on. The area is wheelchair accessible. While there is bench and bleacher seating, it is suggested that visitors bring a lawn chair or blanket for their own comfort.

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring Street, Chester, presents a concert with Someone You Can XRay, 7 p.m. July 31. Tickets $20, BYOB and a picnic. Outdoor seating. Tickets and information, call 860-526-2077 or visit www.nilssonstudio.com