CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 17

END-OF-SESSION UPDATE: GOP state Sen. George Logan, Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 17, Bethany Town Hall, George.Logan@cga.ct.gov, 800-842-1421 or Lezlye.Zupkus@housegop.ct.gov, 860240-8700. READERS TO EATERS: Storytime about growing food, bodies, minds, 10:30 a.m. July 17, Milford Public Library, 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org.

Wednesday, July 18

GIRL SCOUTS: Program for girls in PKGrade 5, and parents, 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 18, 25, Dunbar United Church hall, 767 Benham St., Hamden, learn about Girl Scouts, meet local leaders and troops, activities, skills, crafts, snacks, parents learn about troops, the program, volunteering. STARRY NIGHT STORIES: For ages 3 and up, siblings, dress in pajamas, 6:30 p.m.

July 18, Milford Public Library, 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org.

AUTHOR TALK: Fordham University history professor Steven Stoll talk, book signing on “Ramp Hollow: The Ordeal of Appalachia,” 7 p.m. July 18, Guilford Free Library, the story of complex struggle between mountaineers and profit-seeking outsiders. RSVP: 203-453-8282. YOUTH WRITING WORKSHOP: Poet, author Celine Mariotti, 2-4 p.m. July 18, for ages 12 and older, Children’s Department of Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton. RSVP: 203-924-9461, www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org.

GREEN DRINKS: With Michael Uhl, “the Goat Guy,” talk about invasive-plant-eating goats at Edgewood Park, networking, 6-8 p.m. July 18, Rawa, 838 Whalley Ave., New Haven.

MR. MAGIC, RICH ROTHSTEIN: Town Summer Family Concert Series, 6 p.m. July 18, Larry’s Playground at Bassett Park, Hamden, rain location is Hamden Middle School auditorium, 203-287-2588.

TEEN COOKING CLASS: 2 p.m. July 18 for students entering grades 9-12, with ShopRite dietitian, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, notify library of food allergies at registration. RSVP: http:// www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-8912170.

Thursday, July 19

FREE FAMILY MOVIE: “Ghostbusters,” DMBA summer series, food trucks at 6 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. July 19, Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, behind Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., bring chairs, DowntownMilfordCT.org. SILLY AND STRANGE TRIVIA CONTEST: For tweens, teens, prizes, 3 p.m. July 19, free, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. RSVP: 203-734-1492.

AIRBORNE: Multi-cultural contemporary jazz, island music, 6:30 p.m. July 19, free, Vece Gazebo in front of Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton, Chamber of Commerce: 860-669-3889, www.clintonct.com, bring chair.

‘CHAPPAQUIDDICK’: Based on real events, 2018 film on U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy Sr. after a woman is killed in his car crash, and efforts to protect his presidential aspirations, PG-13, free, 5:30 p.m. July 19, free popcorn, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. WALNUT BEACH FARMERS MARKET:

Produce, seafood, teas, food trucks, music, kids’ activities, craft artists, 4-7 p.m. July 19, third-Thursday, Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, sponsored by Walnut Beach Arts and Business Association.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers’ Aging at Home, 10 a.m. July 19, Three Brothers Diner, 1038 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, everyone pays for themselves, 203-230-8994, agingathome@gmail.com. FREE CONCERT: Singer, songwriter Laura Clapp, 7 p.m. July 19, Guilford Free Library, rain moves event inside. RSVP: 203-4538282.

Friday, July 20

FREE CONCERT: Penny Lane, Beatles tribute band, 7 p.m. July 20, Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion, behind Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., bring chair, cancellations on WPLR, WICC, Chamber of Commerce.

FREE CONCERT: Reggae band, Grammynominee Third World, known for hits “Now That We Found Love,” “96 Degrees in the Shade” and “Try Jah Love” at 8:15 p.m. July 20, New Haven band Professor B and the Army of Love opens at 7:30 p.m., Hamden Arts Commission, Hamden Town Center

Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., food sold, free parking. ART SHOW RECEPTION: Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, Orchard House Adult Care member art show, sale, 5-7 p.m. July 20, 421 Shore Drive, Branford. Gallery open noon-4 p.m. July 21, 22. ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL: Class of 1963 meets for lunch 1 p.m. July 20, Nellie Green’s Restaurant, Branford, 203-2155945.

DOWNTOWN SOUNDS: Summer Concerts & Food Trucks, artisans, New Belgium Brewing beer garden, July 20, Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Shelton, kids hour 5 p.m. Tom Weber’s Children’s Music, Danny Magic and BringtheHoopla; 6-9 p.m. Cabin Fever and the Alpaca Gnomes, free, $5 suggested donation.

Saturday, July 21

AMERICAN ITALIAN WOMEN OF

GREATER NEW HAVEN: Annual scholarship presentation luncheon, noon-3 p.m. July 21, Brazi’s, New Haven, veal marsala, chicken parmegiano, eggplant parmigiano or sole Francese, $30. RSVP: Lucille Lamberti, 203-288-7078.

BRANFORD TOWN HISTORIAN: Jane Bouley book signing, “The Origin and Naming of Branford’s Streets,” books sold, 9 a.m.-noon July 21, Blackstone Library, Branford, info: 203-488-1441, ext. 318.

UNCOVER BRANFORD: Talk about favorite places in town, plan next trip, 10:30 a.m. July 21, Blackstone Library, info: Meetup.com/Uncover-Branford. RSVP: 203488-1441, ext. 318, www.blackstonelibrary.org.

SCREENING: Movie based on Great American Read, “The Count of Monte Cristo” 2002, starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pierce, 1 p.m. July 21, Branford Fire Department, 45 N. Main St. RSVP: 203-488-1441, ext. 318, www.blackstonelibrary.org.

MAKE & TAKE: Shibori pillow covers using Japanese tie-dye method, supplies provided, 11 a.m. July 21, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: http:// www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-8912170.

Sunday, July 22

OPEN HOUSE, HISTORIC CRAFTS: 1-3 p.m. July 22, Franklin Johnson Mansion, 153 S. Main St., Wallingford, with

Lebanon Militia spinner, basket weaver, weaver with loom, leather worker, black powder muskets, rifles, pistols, military surgeon, presented by Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust, rain or shine, docent tours of mansion, free, donations accepted. WALNUT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: All Funk’d Up, 4-7 p.m. July 22, family-friendly, free, Devon Rotary Pavilion, 113 E. Broadway, Milford, free parking, www.walnutbeachassociation.com.

Monday, July 23

T-BONE: Songs, stories, games, all ages, 7 p.m. July 23, bring picnic, North Haven Library, bad weather moves program inside, 203-239-5803. AN EVENING WITH THE GILLETTES:

Meet the legendary Sherlock Holmes actor, 6 p.m. July 23, free, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-734-1492.

Tuesday, July 24

FREE MOVIE: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” 10:30 a.m. July 24, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St.

WOODBRIDGE HAPPINESS CLUB: Dr. Bernie Siegel, M.D., Lionel Ketchian discussion on happiness and its benefits, 6-7:45 p.m. July 24, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, PrintLRK@aol.com, 203-258-7777 or www.HappinessClub.com. DAYTIME GARDENERS OF NORTH HAVEN: “Health and Healing with Bach Flower Remedies” talk by Linda Myers, certified nutrition counselor, 11 a.m.-noon July 24, North Haven Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., $5 guest donation. RSVP, info: 203-239-1557.

NO-COOK KIDS’ COOKING CLASS: With ShopRite dietitian, 2 p.m. July 24, Milford Public Library, for ages 6 and up. RSVP: 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org.

BOOK DISCUSSION: With leader, “A Piece of the World” by Christina Baker Kline, 10 a.m. July 24, refreshments, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, http://www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-891-2170.

INTERNET BASICS: Learn to navigate browser, find website, identify common domains, stay safe, 10:30 a.m. July 24, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: http://www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-891-2170.

Wednesday, July 25 GIRL SCOUTS: Program for girls in PKGrade 5, and parents, 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 25, Dunbar United Church hall, 767 Benham St., Hamden, learn about Girl Scouts, meet local leaders and troops, activities, skills, crafts, snacks, parents learn about troops, the program, volunteering.

COFFEE HOUR: State Sens. Eric Berthel, Kevin Kelly, Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, 9-10 a.m. July 25, 67 Family Diner, Seymour. Info: 860- 240-8700, 800-842-1423. Cancellation: www.RepNKD.com, www.SenatorKevinKelly.com, www.SenatorBerthel.com.

MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE: FourthWednesdays, many ice cream flavors, two tables of toppings, 6-8 p.m. July 25, Aug. 22, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1382 Middletown Ave., North Branford, $3.50, Nan, 203-710-7005. THE WORLD OF HARMONICA: Bob Hennessy talk, plays harmonica, 6:30 p.m. July 25, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org. BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR

STRESS REDUCTION: Pranakriya Yoga instructor, holistic nurse Karen Wexell, 6 p.m. July 25, free, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

BOBCAT: “Connecticut’s Secretive Wildcat,” talk by Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn, 6-7:30 p.m. July 25, Stanley T. Williams Community Center, 1332 Middletown Ave., North Branford, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, research, artifacts, North Branford Land Conservation Trust, www.nblandtrust.org or Facebook.

POLLUTION: Easy ways to make difference to help environment, talk by Steve Johnson, city open space and natural resource agent, acting assistant public works director, 1 p.m. July 25, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, free, Amanda Berry, 203-877-5131. INTERNET SAFETY FOR SENIORS: Paul Benson talk on predators, identity thieves, types of cons, scams, where they occur, protection, 4-5 p.m. July 25, Guilford Free Library. PATRIOTIC MUSIC: WWII Veterans Discussion Group meeting, songs from Sedgwick Sisters, Shalyn, Jonelle Sedgwick, 2 p.m. July 25, Hagaman Memorial Library, East Haven, Fawn Gillespie, fgillespie@hagamanlibrary.org, 203-4683890. MADISON HAPPINESS CLUB: Veteran math teacher Ruth Sullo, “Discover Your Inner DaVinci,” 7 p.m. July 25, Hubley Hall on the Green, www.squareruth.com.

GRAMMY WINNER LES JULIAN: Town Summer Family Concert Series, 6 p.m. July 25, Larry’s Playground at Bassett Park, Hamden, rain location is Hamden Middle School auditorium, 203-287-2588. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE:

Historian Mark Albertson talk on U.S. document, 6:30 p.m. July 25, Seymour Library, 203-888-3903. ‘THE GREATEST SHOWMAN’: Musical about P.T. Barnum, PG, 2 p.m. July 25, Milford Public Library, 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org.

Thursday, July 26

FREE FAMILY MOVIE: “Home Alone,” DMBA summer series, food trucks at 6 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. July 26, Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, behind Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., bring chairs, DowntownMilfordCT.org. STUFFED ANIMALS’ STORY, SLEEPOVER: 6 p.m. July 26 ages 10 and under. Bring a stuffed animal to North Haven Library for story, songs, craft, the stuffed animal will stay over for pickup after 11 a.m. July 27. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

THREE57 BAND: Performs country, classic rock, 6:30 p.m. July 26, free, Vece Gazebo in front of Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton, Chamber of Commerce: 860-669-3889, www.clintonct.com, bring chair. KINDNESS ROCKS: Adults paint stones with inspiring designs, sayings to leave in public spaces for others to find, 5:30 p.m. July 26, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, materials, refreshments provided. DRAMA WORKSHOP: Re-tell classic Aztec myth and help free musicians being held captive by sun, drama games, costumes and a part for all, 1 p.m. for ages 4-6 and 2 p.m. for ages 7-10 July 26, Milford Public Library, RSVP: 203-783-3312, milfordlibrary.org. MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION: Led by Librarian Samantha Jasulavic, 7 p.m. July 26, “The Passenger” by Lisa Lutz, check for copies at Circulation Desk, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, http:// www.casememoriallibrary.org, 203-8912170.