‘Anne of Green Gables’ to be staged

EAST HADDAM — Goodspeed Musicals announces the cast for the world premiere of

“Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical.” The classic story is reimagined as a “lively” folk-rock musical that will entertain audiences of every age, the venue said. The show will run from July 15 to Sept. 4, Wednesday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (with select performances at 2), Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 (with some shows at 6:30 p.m.). For tickets, call 860-873-8668 or go online to goodspeed.org.

Fourth of July fireworks

MIDDLETOWN — Middletown’s Fourth of July celebration this year will be held July 2 at Harbor Park and the front lawn of the municipal building at 245 deKoven Drive. The event, with a rain date of July 3, is familyfriendly and typically draws large crowds downtown, the city said. It will kick off at 5 p.m., with live music, family festivities, and food vendors throughout the harbor area and along deKoven Drive. Fireworks begin at dusk. For details, go to middletownct.gov/fireworks.

Emblem Club meeting

MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Emblem Club 452 will meet July 6 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Elks Lodg at 6:30 p.m., with President Pat Valenti presiding. Refreshment hostesses are Janet Amenta and Nancy Pahl. The budget will be among the topics to discuss. Committee updates and any other new correspondence that comes before the members will be on the agenda. Members are reminded to donate school supplies for children in the community, socks for veterans and canned tuna for Amazing Grace. Officers should contact president Pat if they are unable to attend.

Klezmer music show

MIDDLETOWN — The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., is bringing in Michael Winograd & The Honorable Mentshn July 9 from 8 to 10 p.m. “Packed with the energy, passion, and drive that listeners have come to expect from The Honorable Mentshn, (the album) ‘Early Bird Special, delivers the schmaltz-drenched, hard-hitting Klezmer music that your soul craves, and gets you onto the dance floor.” This show features a jazz trio performing music of Thelonious Monk. For details, see buttonwood.org or call 860-347-4957.

Holy Communion, worship

MIDDLETOWN — Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., hosts worship and Holy Communion onsite and online Sundays at 9 a.m. For the virtual link, sign up for the email list at faithelcamiddletown.org. Every Wednesday there is a free community meal and on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Suffrages on Zoom. Call 860-347-6068 for information.

Parker’s Tangent concert

CHESTER — The Concerts in the Garden Series continues July 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. with New Haven-based Parker’s Tangent, a “fun” group playing all original rock music based on blues and roots sources. The lead singer has been compared to Grace Slick and Nora Jones. “Their original music can be poetic, quiet and touching to bluesy to out and out rocking,” the venue said. The event will be held at the Spring Street Studio & Gallery at 1 Spring St. There is a $20 donation and the show is held rain or shine. For information, see nilssonstudio.com.

Legislator to talk

CHESTER — State Rep. Christine Palm will help attendees become more familiar with state government and the legislative process at the Essex Library, 33 West. Ave., July 6 at 7 p.m. Palm will offer a step-by-step presentation on how to get information people need to ensure their voice is heard in Hartford. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by calling 860-767-1560. For information, navigate to youressexlibrary.org.

Local Girl Scouts awarded

Seven Girl Scouts from across the state were presented with $1,000 Gold Award Scholarships at the ceremony June 5 in Waterbury. To be eligible, one must be a high school senior or college freshman and have earned the rigorous award by completing an community project with impact. Winners include Libby Riggs of Haddam and Cheyenne Fuoco of Middletown.

Mercy grad scholarship

MIDDLETOWN — Emily Pulvirinti, a 2022 graduate of Mercy High School, received a $1,000 Sal Salafia Community Service Scholarship at the Middletown Elks Lodge 771 June 23. The daughter of Gino and Cari Mae Pulvirinti will pursue a pre-med degree at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. She achieved a GPA of 4.26. “On top of the glowing academic testaments from the counseling department and classroom teachers, Emily actively pursued extracurricular activities and devoted countless hours of her time toward community service,” according to the school.

Rummage, bake sale

DEEP RIVER — Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church St., will have a rummage and bake sale July 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale will include small Furniture, housewares, linens, books and tapes, gardening items, tools and hardware and toys. Items can be dropped off at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. To make other arrangements, call or text Sally Marston at 860-391-3619 or Claudia Hardy at 860-227-3858. Donation deadline is July 6.

Sailing club social

OLD SAYBROOK — Shoreline Sailing Club singles over 35 are invited to Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., July 7 at 7 p.m. The club welcome new members and no prior sailing experience is needed. While boating is the primary focus, the calendar includes many other social activities throughout the year. Members and first-time guests are free, and others are charged $10. Visit shorelinesailingclub.com for more.