Show House at the White House The Farmington Valley Visitors Bureau will host a Show House at the White House through October 21, 2007. The house will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays; and from noon to 4 p.m., Sundays. Admission is $15 at the door, cash or check. The house is located at 432 Hopmeadow Streert, Simsbury, Route 20. Proceeds from the event will allow FVVA to increase promotion of the Farmington Valley and its businesses to residents, tourists and families wishing to locate. Information, 860-676-8878, www.fvva.com.

Cutest Pet Contest Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society's Rho Zeta Chapter at St. Joseph College, West Hartford, is sponsoring the Cutest Pet Contest to benefit Fox Memorial Clinic and Tri-Beta. Entries are due by October 15 and voting continues to October 28. Representatives will be in front of the Three Dog Bakery in West Hartford Center (Farmington Avenue) handing out information and entry forms. Entries are $1 each and require completing the form and subnmitting a picture.

Ride/Run Walk in Manchester Sharon's Ride/Run Walk for Epilepsy will be held October 21, 2007, from Charter Oak Park in Manchester to benefi the Epilepsy Foundation of CT. Registration is at noon with the event kicking off at 1 p,.m., rain or shine. Enjoy part of the East Coast Greenway as participants ride 20 miles or walk six miles. Cyclists can experience the fall foliage through Wickham Park, East Hartford and South Windsor, finishing back at Charter Oak Park. Stay for refreshments and prizes. Individual registration is $25, $35 on event day, and for a family of up to four it is $50, $60 on event day. The event is dedicated to Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher who cared deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety, and who was killed on a cross-country bike ride in 1993. Information or to register, www.sharonforepilepsy.org or www.epilesyct.org, 1-800-899-3745.

Gallery Opening in Hartford “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” an exhibit of mixed media to watercolors by Jill Henderson, is at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, through October 26, 2007. Information, www.charteroakcenter.org.

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CTBTA Golf Tournament “Shooting for the Pars 2007,” to benefit the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, will be held October 1, 2007, at the Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield. The charge is $150 for golf and $40 for dinner only. Registration with a box lunch is from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Following golf there will be hors d’oeuvres, dinner, prizes, a raffle and auction. Information and to register, www.ctbta.org.

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Adoption meeting in Avon An International Adoption Informational Meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 2, 2007, at the Avon Public Library, 381 Country Club Road, Avon, sponsored by the Children’s Home Society and Family Services. The meeting is designed to help prospective adoptive parents in Connecticut learn about the international adoption process, program options, fees and eligibility requirements. RSVP to Dr. Lori Snow, 860-677-0032.

Animal World of Ancient Egypt “The Study of the Animal World of Ancient Egypt,” will be presented by Professor of Fine Arts Dorothy Bosch Keller, at 7 p.m., October 2, 2007, in the Hoffman Auditorium of St. Joseph College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford. The slide presentation is base don her recent trip to Egypt. Keller is a renowned art historian, archeologist and photographer and has visited Egypt 29 times where she has worked with members of the Egyptian Council of Antiquities participating in numerous excavations. The program is free and open to the public. Call 860-231-5364. A reception follows and the tickets are $15 for the reception to benefit the SJC Scholarship Fund.

Annual Navajo Day at TXCC The public is invited to attend “Music Through the Generations,” a free presentation on the culture, traditions and history of the Navajo Indians from 10 to 11:15 a.m., October 2, 2007, at Tunxis Community College, routes 6 and 177, Farmington. It will be held in room 6-127 and refreshments, including authentic Navajo tacos will be served. Four tribe members from the Navajo Reservation, Monument Valley, Utah, will give talks on traditional Navajo music from the past and present with Navajo drum, flute, singing and dance performances. Information, 860-255-3734or www.tunxis.commnet.edu.

”A Look at Medicare” “A Healthy practice: A Look at Medicare,” will be the subject of a talk at the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, 55 Audubon Street, new Haven, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 2, 2007. Advance registration is required by October 1. Call 203-772-2788. Sally Glick of Coordinated Financial Resources/Chambers Insurance Trust, and Kim McGuire of Health Net will explore the latest in Medicare coverage. Participants will learn who is eligible and how to apply.

Smoking Cessation Class A Smoking Cessation Class sponsored by the Meriden Health Department will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m., Tuesdays, October 2 to November 20, 2007. There is no charge. Participants will receive nicotine replacement therapy – gum or patch – support and tools to help quit. Call 203-630-4101 for information.

Caring for Aging Parents Laugh with Catherine Conant, Connecticut storyteller, as she takes a humorous look at the joys and trials of caring for elderly parents. She has first-hand experience dealing with her family and her father’s dementia. Feel free to share stories about parenting your parent. The program is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 2, 2007, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford and is free. Information, www.hplct.org. Call 860-695-6372 to register to attend.

Epilepsy Support Group"Ability Beyond Disability Epilepsy Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m., October 2, 2007, at 4 Berkshire Blvd., Bethel. For information and directions, call 203-755-4700, 800-899-3745, www.epilepsyfoundation.org/connecticut

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Susan Rand at The White Gallery “Point of View,” works by Susan Rand of Salisbury along with Lyndon Preston from Pine Plains, NY., will show at The White Gallery, 342 Main Street, Lakeville, through October 3, 2007. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Su8nday or by appointment. Call 860-435-1029.

Foster Care Open House Family and Children’s Aid Treatment Foster Care will host an informational open house regarding caring for school-age children in the program through Family and Children’s Aid which offers intensive support services and a boarding rate of $27,000 per year. The state Dept. of Children and Families will present information on other foster care opportunities for all age children. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m., October 3, 2007, at the Silas Bronson Library, 267 Grand Street, Waterbury. Call 1-888-YIU-Belong for information.

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Girls Night Out - Thursday, Oct. 4, D. Lights Spa and Salon (24 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., $30, $60, $90, 203-770-5793. Annual fundraising event raises money and awareness for shelters and early intervention programs.

Teale Lecture on Nature and Environment “Endangered Species Conservation: An Assessment and Prognosis,” by Atty. Michael J. Bean, chair of the wildlife program, environmental defense, will be presented at 4 p.m., October 4, 2007, at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Konover Auditorium on the campus of the University of Connecticut. Bean will discuss recent developments and future challenges concerning the Endangered Species Act as well as the policymaking activities of Environmental Defense, formerly known as the Environmental Defense Fund. The lecture is free and open to the public with no registration. Information, 860-486-4500, www.lib.uconn.edu/online/research/specLib/ASC/programs/teale.

Survivors of Sexual Violence Women and Families Center Sexual Assault Crisis Service provides short term supportive counseling services to residents of Meriden, Wallingford and Cheshire, Middlesex County and Greater New Haven county. A group for parents and Partners: In Support of LGBTQI Survivors of Sexual Violence will begin Thursday afternoons October 4, 2007, at the New Haven Gay and Lesbian Community Center. Survivors who attend and participate in these groups will have the chance to talk about their experiences with peers and knowledgeable, caring facilitators to assist in their healing. Call 203-389-5010 for information. All services are free and confidential.

Neighborhood Fiesta in Hartford Our Piece of the Pie will host its first Neighborhood Fiesta from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 4, 2007, at the Lyceum Conference Center, 227 Lawrence Street, Hartford. Celebrate Hartford’s youth with an evening reception featuring musical entertainment and tastes from Hartford’s fabulous neighborhood restaurants. Proceeds benefit Our Piece of the Pie as it helps Hartford’s young adults, ages 14 to 18 become successful adults by effectively collaborating and partnering with schools, colleges, community agencies and businesses. Information, 860-299-4101.

Monotype Exhibit in Avon The Fisher Gallery at the Farmington Valley Arts Center, 25 Arts Center Lane, Avon Park North, presents an exhibit of monotypes by FVAC Studio Artists. “Mysteries of the Monotype” will be on display from October 4 to 31, 2007. The opening reception is from 4 to 7 p.m., October 6, 2007. This is a group show of artists all working in the same medium but the approaches are as diverse as the artists themselves. Information, 860-678-1867.

Gallery Opening in Hartford “Chuppat Shalom, Shelters of Peace,” an exhibit of chuppots (wedding canopies), designed and created by Michal Ayalon features colored and textured fabrics in handcrafted designs influenced by the Shuks (markets) of the Middle East and sunsets of the Sonora Desert in Arizona. It is on view at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, through December 31. Opening day and reception is at 5:30 p.m., October 4, 2007. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Information, www.charteroakcenter.org.

Aircraft Owners Expo in Hartford The Aircraft owners and Pilots Association, AOPA, will hold its annual expo, general aviation’s premier trade show and convention from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 4 and 5, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 6, 2007, at the CT Convention Center, Hartford. The public is welcome. Attendees can register on site fro $35 to visit the general sessions, exhibit hall and outdoor aircraft display. For $55 per day, attendees can also attend any of the seminars. For details, www.aopa.org/expo.

Ghosthunter Lorraine Warren in Shelton Lorraine Warren, ghosthunter and psychic researcher, will appear at Shelton High School, 120 Meadow Street, at 7 p.m., October 4, 2007, as a fundraiser for the Shelton High School Swim Team. Tickets are $12 each and are available at the door beginning at 6 p.m. or in advance at Huntington Paint and Wallpaper in Shelton. Information, 203-926-0548.

Anne Frank House Come walk through a life-size replica of the Secret Annex of what has become known as the Anne Frank House where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary. It will be at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Down to the upholstery on the couch and the pictures on the walls, this model gives an accurate feel for what it was like to live confined in the house. The exhibit opens at 5:30 p.m., October 4 and runs through November 4, 2007. There is a $5 suggested donation. Information, www.charteroakcenter.org.

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2nd Annual Furrr Ball - Friday, Oct. 5, at Fantasia in North Haven. Benefit dinner/dance raffle and silent auction benefits the nonprofit Halfway Home Rescue Inc. for abandoned, abused and homeless cats, dogs and small animals. 203-985-8338

Events at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Three events are planned at the Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall Street, Hamden. The first, Planting Seeds; Sanctioning Our Youth to Lead Healthy Lives begins at 7 p.m. October 5, and includes participation and discussion. The second, a Health and Wellness Fair begins at 9 a.m., October 6, and includes the mammography van, Hamden Fire Department Fire Truck and Well-Care Van, information speakers and food. The third event is at 9:30 a.m., October 7 and is a church service with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Kirk Byron Jones of Boston, Mass, followed by a luncheon. Information, www.ctbconline.com.

Stand Up to CF “Stand Up to CF, East Hartford,” a dinner buffet, comedy and karaoke, will be held at 7 p.m., October 5, 2007, at the Marco Polo in East Hartford. Proceeds will benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Admission is $30. Entertainment will be provided by Chris Bolter and Dr. Jay Sutay. Information, www.standuptocf.com.

Church Tag Sale in Hartford A tag sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 5 and 6, 2007, at Central Baptist Church, 457 Main Street, Hartford. New items, bargains, something for everyone. Information, 860-522-9275.

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Third Anniversary Garlic and Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, at Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5 adults, $4 seniors, $1 children under 12. Array of garlic-related activites, food, and craft vendors. Includes specialty foods, pesto, sauces and jellies. Live cooking demonstrations, lectures and live music.

15th Annual Classic Benefit Horse Show - Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. until dusk at Folly Farm Stables. Fundraising event, combining equestrian competitions with fun, family-oriented activites. Proceeds will benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford. Includes pony rides, hayrides, arts and crafts, sand air, pumpkin painting, and scarecrow making.

Harvest Sale in Stafford Springs The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 West Main Street, Route 190, Stafford Springs, will hold its 49th Harvest Sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., October 6, 2007, at the church, Slovak pastries and home-baked goods, fruits and vegetables, homemade jam and pickles, Vermont cheese, fresh horseradish, cider, fall decorations, crafts, hot mulled cider, regular cider and pumpkin donuts. Lunch will be available.

Halloween Car Cruise A Halloween Car Cruise and Toy Drive to benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., October 6, 2007, at the Glastonbury McDonald’s, 2915 Main Street, Glastonbury. Please bring an unwrapped new toy to the show. Come in costume and even disguise or decorate your car. Trophies will be awarded for the best decorated car, best adult costume and best children’s costume. All proceeds from the raffle and toys benefit the CCMC. Bring some trick or treats for the children.

Hammonasset Festival 2007 The 2007 Hammonasset Festival will celebrate Nature and Native American October 6 and 7, 2007, at Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be native American music, dance, art, authentic native crafts and history as well as nature activities and museum exhibits. Renowned Native American flutist Joseph Firecrow will be the featured performer with an opening act by the MaGeePa project. Learn about the Native Americans through storytelling, programs and demonstrations including an educational display by the Mashantucket Pequot tribe. Primitive technologist and author James Dina will recreate the lives of early Indians by demonstrating the making and use of stone tools. Admission is $5 per person, no charge for children under 10. Visit www.hammonasset.org or call 203-318-0517, ext. 217, for more information.

Annual Connecticut LymphomathonThe third annual Connecticut Lymphomathon, a non-competitive 5k walk, will be held at 9 a.m., October 6, 2007, at Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic. Participants include surviviors, family, friends, community and corporate teams walk in homory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma. Over a half-million people are currently living with lymphoma in the United States and it is the seocnd fastest rising cancer in the country today and the third most common childhood cancer. Funds raised by donations will support the mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by the disease. Information, www.lymphomathon.org/connecticut2007.

Benefit Horse Show The 15th annual Folly Farm Classic Benefit Horse Show to support the Hole n the Wall Gang Camp will be held from 8 a.m. to dark, October 6 and 7, 2007, at the farm, 75 Hartford Road, Route 185, Simsbury. Admission is $5 with those under 12 free. The child-friendly events include horse and pony rides, hayrides, teacup auctions and crafts such as sand art, pumpkin painting and scarecrow making. Equestrians will compete for trophies, ribbons and prizes in youth and adult divisions ranging from novice to advanced levels. The event will be held rain or shine. Information, www.follyfarm.us, 860-693-8885.

Windsor Chili Challenge A record number of local restaurants, businesses and creative cooks will be on hand to showcase their chili cooking talents October 6, 2007, on the Windsor Town Green from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Samples of hot chili will be available for $1 each beginning at 11 a.m. In addition, cooks will also compete for the best booth design. There will be an arts fair, Canoe Race on the Green, sponsored by the Windsor Kiwanis to collect donations for the Windsor Food Bank, and Windsor Volunteer Firefighter Fire Prevention month Exhibits. Information, www.windsorcc.org.

Cabaret Soiree in Hartford CaBaRet Soiree featuring Zagnut Cirkus Orkestar, Calia Carella and Melange Gitan, will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., October 6, 2007, at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. The events feature two workshops beginning at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with Dalia Carella, Near/Middle eastern contemporary dancer, choreographer, instructor and global fusion artist. In the evening, a full-length dance spectacle will be hosted by Melange Gitan. Tickets for the performance are $15 general admission, $10 for seniors, Charter Oak and let’s Go members, and $5 for students. Workshops are $45 each or $80 for both. Infromation, www.charteroakcenter.org.

Quilt Show in East Haddam The First Church of Christ invites quilters, crafters and anyone interested in beautiful handwork to its 12th annual Quilt and Needle Arts Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 6, and from 1 to 5 p.m., October 7, 2007, at the church, 499 Town Street, East Haddam. There will be over 150 antique and newer quilts and examples of needle arts of all kinds displayed in this restored 18th century meeting house. A number of quilt, needle and fiber art supply vendors will be on hand. Visitors will be invited to take a break in the care featuring soups and pies prepared by some of East Haddam’s best cooks. A $5 admission donation is requested. This year’s show features a handmade quilt for raffle.

Apple Festival in Vernon The annual apple festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 6, 2007, at the Vernon United Methodist Church, 401 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. There is no admission charge. Apples pies are still $8 each. There will be craft tables, attic treasures, a country kitchen table for a selection of home-baked goodies, hotdogs and hamburgers, potato salad, beans or coleslaw. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the replacement of the roof on the 200-year-old building.

Columbus Day Celebration The annual Hartford Columbus Day Celebration will be held October 6 and 7, 2007. To begin festivities, a dinner reception and Italian entertainment will be held at 6:30 p.m., October 6, 290907, at the Metzner Center, 680 Franklin Avenue, Hartford. The Columbus Day Committee has dedicated the 2007 celebration in honor of community activist John Tornatore, president of the Ella T. Grasso Lodge, Order of Sons of Italy in America. A Roman Catholic Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., October 7, at St. Luke Church, Columbus Park on Franklin Avenue. The Sunday morning parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., October 7, at the intersection of Maple and Franklin avenues. From Italy, the group “Musici E Sbandieratori Citta’ Di Floridia” will perform music and a flag exhibition during the parade. The group will also perform at noon, October 5, in front of Hartford City hall.

Oil Drum Artwork Artists from Litchfield County and parts of Connecticut will display Oil Drum Artworks from October 6 to 28, 2007, at the Torrington Artwell Gallery, 19 Water Street, Torrington. An artists’ reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m., October 6, at the gallery. A light buffet and refreshments will be served. Local artists Dennis Bialek, Richard Griggs, Pam Bogert, Ted Gahl, Sandra Randall and Patrick Randall will show their unique artworks as they transform a common 55-gallon oil drum as part of the Oil Drum Art’s environmental program. Regular gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Information, 860-482-5122.

Chowda' Fest at Mystic Seaport Mystic Seaports annual Chowderfest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., October 6, 7 and 8, 2007, at the seaport, 75 Greenmanville Road, Mystic. On the menu are traditional Rhode Island, New England and Manhattan chowders, seafood specialties including lobster salad rol;ls and a raw bar, non-seafood items such as sirloin burgers, seasonal desserts and wine, beer and apple cider. Menu prices range from $1 to $7 and the cost of food is in addition to museum admission. Proceeds benefit the museum and Special Olympics Connecticut. Information, 888-973-2767 or www.mysticfeaport.org.

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Annual Ford Car Show: Moroso Performance, (80 Carter Drive, Guilford). Registration 9-11 a.m., Judging 11-3, Awards and Prizes 3:30. Cost : $15 per vehicle, $10 with a bag of dry dog food. Spectators are FREE! Our charity for this year's event is the Hot Water Rescue Group for Misunderstood Breeds.

2007 Annual Car Show - Time Was Garage hosting show on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the New Hartford Fire Department. The car show will be held on Route 44 in New Hartford on the grounds of the old Waring factory. Donations are always appreciated. Food and drinks will be sold. Live music is provided by the group Uncle Fester.

15th Annual Classic Benefit Horse Show - Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. until dusk at Folly Farm Stables. Fundraising event, combining equestrian competitions with fun, family-oriented activites. Proceeds will benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford. Includes pony rides, hayrides, arts and crafts, sand air, pumpkin painting, and scarecrow making.

Third Anniversary Garlic and Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, at Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5 adults, $4 seniors, $1 children under 12. Array of garlic-related activites, food, and craft vendors. Includes specialty foods, pesto, sauces and jellies. Live cooking demonstrations, lectures and live music.

Poetry Central in Hartford Poetry Central: Branching Out – Martin Espada on Pablo Neruda is the title of a program at 4:30 p.m., October 7, 2007, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Poet Martin Espada’s talk is entitled “The Redemption of Pablo Neruda,” and focuses on the evolution of the Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda as a political pet, his struggle and exile at the hands of his own government, his return and death. Information, 860-695-6295, www.hplct.org.

Basket Fair in East Hartford The ladies' Auxiiary of the Veteransof Foreign Wars will hold a Basket Fair from 1 to 3 p.m., October 7, 2007, at the Rochambeau Elms Post, 3 Bidwell Street, East Hartford. Perfect for early holiday shopping with baskets of many themes and prices. Also featured will be a booth from Tastefully Simple, simple to prepare gourmet food for enjoyment or entertaining. Proceeds benefit the many projects of the Ladies' Auxiliary. Information, 860-647-0144.

Walking Weekend at Farmers’ Market A Walking Weekend will be featured at the Coventry Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 7, 2007. The market, located on North River Road and Boston Turnpike, is free and open to the public. At 12:30 p.m., Chef Ryan ad Lizzie’s Grille will conduct a “Cook Fresh with a Chef,” demonstration of autumn cooking with local, seasonal produce. The market features a Riverside wild edibles identification with naturalist Ed Smith and sample free apples from the growers. The walk begins at noon. At the market, look for ripe tomatoes, heirloom apples and pears, nectarines, plums, blueberries, cantaloupe, peaches, raspberries, sweet corn, potatoes, summer squash, beans, beets, baby lettuce, eggplant, peppers, winter squash, pickles, preserves, maple butter and more. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com.

Model Train Show The New Haven and Derby Railroad Club Model Train Show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., October 7, 2007, at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Route 152, Orange. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 12 with an adult, $7 per family. Those under 6 are free. The show will feature the display and sale of model railroad locomotives and rolling stock and related items, operating layouts for viewing, food service available and door prizes. Building is handicapped accessible and there is free parking. Information, 203-932-0185.

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West Hartford Center Passport The West Hartford Center Passport offers a 20 percent off purchases at every participating location in West Hartford Center for 11 days. Passports go on sale for $50 October 8. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Visit www.whcba.com for purchase locations.

Mobile Mammography Screening The Hartford Hospital Mobile Mammography Screening Unit will be at the Marilyn Michaelson Senior Center from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 8, 2007. The center is located at 330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield. Screening mammograms will be available for Bloomfield residents and town employees. Funds will be available for those women without insurance. Call 860-243-8361 for information and an appointment.

Adults Living with EpilepsyAdults Living with Epilepsy is the subject of a suport group meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m., October 8, 2007, at Milford Hospital. Information, 203-755-4700, www. epilepsyfoundation.org/connecticut.

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Walk Towards Recovery The sixth annual “Walk Towards recovery” walk-a-thon will be held October 9, 2007, beginning from Prime Time House, Torrington. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., the walk kicks off at 10 a.m. and travels to City Hall and back. There will be a picnic following the walk. There is no charge or reservations. Information, 860-482-3636.

Boomer Generation Life Goals Dory Dzinski, a life coach and spiritual leader, will lead a workshop entitled “Boomer Generation: Attaining Life Goals,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 9, 2007, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Attendee will learn that is is not too late to obtain your heart’s desire. There will be creative exercises and hand-outs for personal exploration to make mid-life a time of purpose rather than crisis. This is a free program; parking is available behind the library. Information, www.hplct.org.

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Builders’ Association Seminar The Builders Association of Eastern CT Educational Seminar “Non-Traditional Sales Strategies for a Slowing Economy,” will be held from 8 to 11 a.m., October 10, 2007, at Courtyard Marriott in Norwich. The cost is $75 for BAEC members and $150 for non-members. Call 860-859-3418 for information and reservations.

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Save CT Barns Preservation Celebration II – Save Our Connecticut Barns will be held October 11, 2007, at the Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, sponsored by the CT Trust for Historic Preservation. There will be a barn art exhibit and sale featuring drawings and paintings of iconic Connecticut barns. Visit www.connecticutbarns.org to view the artwork for sale. The evening will include cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Order tickets at www.cttrust.org or call 203-562-6312.

National Depression Screening Day: Tunxis Community College (Routes 6 and 177 in Farmington) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whit's Place (cafeteria): Free, anonymous informational screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Participants will take a private self-test, and will have the opportunity to speak with screeners and a health professional.

Lifestyle and Cancer The Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, in conjuction with Breast Cancer Awareness month, invites the community to “All Things Pink! Lifestyle and Cancer,” a lecture from 6 to 8:30 p.m., October 11, 2007, at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station in Haddam. Dr. Jennifer Ligibel will discuss lifestyle and breast cancer, how Grape-Nuts and the treadmill can help keep you cancer free. For information or to register, call 860-358-2062. Free. Public invited.

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Project Pisco in Hartford Project Pisco, a fundraiser to rebuild a school in Pisco, Peru, which was demolished following an earthquake, will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight, October 12, 2007, at Hartford 21, 221 Trumbull Street, Hartford. Admission is $25 per person and includes live entertainment, open bar and hors d’oeuvres, the Pisco Sour Hour and a silent auction. RSVP to projectpisco@hotmail.com. The event is sponsored by Hands-On Disaster Response and Young Teachers of CT.

Friday Night Gospel Praise A free Friday Night Gospel praise Program will be held at 6;30 p.m., October 12, 2007, at the Phillips metropolitan CME Church, 2500 Main Street, Hartford, as part of the dedicate the new church and celebrate 75 years of praise, passion and purpose. The evening will feature Deon Kippin, New Covenant, Kergyma, The Voices of Freedom and the Citadel of Love Choir. Rev. Marichol Monts will be the worship leader for the Evening. Information, 860-246-0049.

Haunted Hayride in Bristol A Haunted Hayride will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., October 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2007, at 501 Wolcott Road, Bristol, sponsored at the Indian Rock Nature Preserve. Admission is $10. Survivors of the hayride may take refuge in the Orchard House where refreshments will be for sale. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Call 860-583-1234, www.elcct.org.

FinnFunn Weekend in Windsor The 15th annual FinnFunn Weekend will be held from noon to 9 p.m., October 12; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., October 13; and from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for a breakfast, October 14, 2007, at the Airport Marriott, Windsor. Pre-conference tours begin on Friday and Saturday plans offer a program on dancing, history, genealogy and music. There will be a presentation of an original play, “The Hat Box,” and a showing of “Fire and Ice,” Ben Strout’s documentary on the Finnish chapter of WWII. There will also be demonstrations on weaving and an open-air market. To register, go to www.FAHS-CT.org. Hotel reservations should be made directly through the hotel.

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History, Mysteries, Murder & Mayhem A panel of local authors bring “History, Mysteries, Murder and Mayhem” to the Cragin Library, Colchester, at 1 p.m., October 13, 2007. There is no charge. A panel of local authors: E.M. Alexander, MJ Allaire, James Benn, Robert Kim Bingham, Shirley Bostrom, Cindy Corriveau, Arianna Hart, John Benjamin Sciarra, Dan Smith and Elaine Violette, will be available to meet and mingle with visitors. There will be complimentary refreshments and a chance on a free raffle to win autographed books. Information, www.860-537-5752.

Eightmile RiverFest Spend an afternoon by the Eightmile River with bluegrass and drum and fife music, kids’ activities, live native reptiles, cider, chowders, chili and sweet treats at this free event, the Eightmile Riverfest, from 2 to 5 p.m., October 13, 2007, at Devil’s Hopyard State Park pavilion, East Haddam. The event is sponsored by the Eightmile Wild and Scenic Committee. Information, www.eightmileriver.org.

Blue Highway in Concert Blue Highway, one of the most influential groups in contemporary bluegrass music, will perform at 7:30 p.m., October 13, 2007, at the East Hartford Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance, $23 at the door. Information, www.ehccc.com.

Breast Cancer Fundraiser The William Raveis Fall Breast Cancer Fundraiser and Extravaganza will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 13, 2007, at the Epicure Plaza, 850 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, outside the Raveis Farmington office. The free event will feature face-painting, psychic/tarot card readings, live comedy performances, free giveaways and refreshments. Raffle tickets to benefit the Raveis Breast Cancer Research Fund will be on sale for one of 10 prize packages which will take place November 5, at the Raveis headquarters in Shelton. Prizes include more than $20,000 in jewelry, a car racing experience, big ticket electronics and more. Information, www.raveis.com.

Fire Prevention Week Open House: Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department (653 East St., Middletown). Demonstrations, hands-on activities, CPR demonstration, fire hose use, EMS boarding and collaring, escape from a smoke-filled room, donning of turnout gear, ladder truck demonstration, fire extinguisher usage, and AED use. 860-632-2690

CTRWA October Meeting The October meeting of CTRWA will be held October 13, 2007, at the North Haven Holiday Inn. Want to write a paranormal romance? Janet Halsted, a local woman who practices Wicca, will speak on the paranormal and the practice of Wicca to be used in writing. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. followed b the speaker at noon and a pay-your-own lunch. Published and non-published authors are welcome. Call Susan Rowley at 860-460-1861 or e-mail suzie7rowley@yahoo.com for information.

Tag and Bake Sale A tag and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 .m., October 13, 2007, at St. Casimir’s Hall, 24 West Street, Poquonock. The event is sponsored by St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Women’s Auxiliary.

Community Shred Day Community Shred Day, a chance to have all unwanted personal documents shredded, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 13, 2007, at Bernie’s Plaza, Waterbury. Donation is $5 per box and donations will benefit Waterbury Crime Stoppers. Identity theft is the fastest growing form of consumer fraud in North America.

Autumn Flea Market An Autumn Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 13, 2007, at South Church, 277 Main Street, Hartford. Rain or shine. To rent space for $15, call 860-249-8627. Information, www.southchurchhartford.org.

’MotherSON’ Play “MotherSON,” Jeffrey Solomon’s semi-autobiographical solo play depicting a mother and son’s evolving relationship as they navigate the coming out journey which has been hailed across the country as funny, poignant, powerful and tender. Solomon plays the duel roles of mother and son. The performance is scheduled for 8 p.m., October 13, 2007, at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for senior citizens, Charter Oak and Let’s Go members and $5 for students. Log onto www.charteroakcenter.org.

Madison Harvest Festival The Bauer Park Commission and the Madison Beach and Recreation Department will host a Harvest Festival, a chance to celebrate autumn on a farm. There will be a scavenger hunt for leaves, nature bingo, a Discovery Tent, nature programs, hay rides, field games, lunch and dessert sold by the Madison Lions Club, painting pumpkins, make a scarecrow, sack races. Musical performances all day and many exhibits. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 13, 2007, at Bauer Park in Madison. Information, 860-245-5623.

Out to Pasture Fundraiser A Murder Mystery Dinner and Fundraiser to benefit Out to Pasture, an animal rescue farm, will be held at 7 p.m., October 13, 2007, at the Italian Political Club, 16 Harding Street, Berlin. The program is a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery which took place in the 1940s. For information and reservations, call 860-416-7515.

Electric Heat Auction The Copper Hill United Methodist is holding an auction to benefit the electric heat account at 5 p.m., October 13, 2007. Preview begins at 4 p.m. Auction items include antiques and collectible items such as furniture and home furnishings, glass, china, bric-a-brac, children’s toys, paintings and prints; handmade quilts, both old and new; good used furniture, merchant donations or products and gift certificates, a rare brass HO scale electric trolley locomotive, imported Alco Models 1975, CNS&M railroad, plastic HO scale cars. The church is located on Copper Hill Road, East Granby.

Irish Genealogy Programs Two programs on how to do genealogy research with an Irish focus will be presented by Judith Eccles Wight, an accredited genealogist researcher specializing in Irish research. The first, “Tracing Immigrant Origins with an Irish Slant,” will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m., October 13, 2007. The second, “The 3 C’s of Irish Genealogy,” will be presented from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., and will focus on civil registration, church records and censuses. Both programs will be held at the Godfrey Memorial Library in Middletown and are free. Information and to register, call 860-346-4375 or e-mail kris@godfrey.org.

Fall Festival in Plainfield The Plainfield Catholic School Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 13 and 14, 2007, at the school, 14 Railroad Avenue, Plainfield. The two-day event includes crafts, food, games, hay rides, pumpkin painting contest and more. Interested crafters may contact 860-564-9105 for information and a registration form. The event is held outdoors.

Corvette Show in Rocky Hill The Rocky Hill Firefighters’ Association will hold its fifth annual Corvette Show and Shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 14, 2007, at 2418 Main Street, Rocky Hill, the site of the former Ames Corporate Headquarters. Car entry is $20 and general admission is $3.

Little Theater in Manchester “Self-Help – The Comedy,” will be presented at the Little Theater of Manchester in Cheney Hall October 13, 2007. This wacky parody of self-empowerment seminars comes from the creative minds of Debbie Kasper, former writer for both “Rosanne” and “The Rosie O’Donnell Show, and Sheila Kay, a two-time American Comedy Award nominee. This is a fundraiser and begins at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and entertainment in the Silk Room. The show begins at 8 p.m. VIP tickets are $50 and general admission is $40. Information and tickets, 860-647-9824, www.cheneyhall.org.

Fall Festival in Plainfield Plainfield Catholic School will hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 13 and 14, 2007. There will be magic shows, Safari Shawn and his reptiles, crafters, rock climbing wall, food, rides, games and more.

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Duck Race Raffle The Riverton Congregational Church will hold a Farmington River Duck Race Raffle at 4 p.m., October 14, 2007, on the banks of the river in Riverton. Ducks are $5 each and will be sold in and around Riverton, at the Riverton Fair taking place this weekend. Proceeds will benefit the Riverton Congregational Church Building Fund. Prices inlcude restautany gift certificantes, toys, skiing, trips and more.

Fairfield County Speed Chess Open The Fairfield County Open, a speed chess tournament, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 14, 2007, at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk. Registration is from 11 to 11:45 a.m. with the first rounds set for noon. Entry fee is $30 in advance and $35 at the door, cash only. There are seven rounds, Swiss format with a 10-minute time control. Adults and youth of all abilities welcome. Bring sets and clocks if available. Information, www.chess.com, e-mailmelvinpat@aol.com, or call 203-644-3037.

Union Baptist Church Revival A five-day revival begins October 14 and continues through October 18, 2007, at the Union Baptist Church, 1921 Main Street, Hartford. Bible study is set for 6:30 p.m. each evening and worship and preaching planned for 7:30 p.m. Revival leaders are the Rev. Kenneth James Flowers of Greater New Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Detroit, and Dr. Charles Walker of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Philadelphia. The revival theme is “On the Road to Renewal and Fulfillment.” Information, 860-247-0648.

The Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Association's Corvette Show and Chili Cook-Off: Oct. 14, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., former Ames headquarters at 2418 Main St. in Rocky Hill (exit 24 off Interstate 91). Admission is a $3 donation. Rocky Hill Police Department will conduct ID fingerprinting for kids at the event. All proceeds benefit the Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Association. Featuring a chili cook-off, food, music and some beautiful cars.

Hartt School Music Event Piano solos and duets with Michael Crowley and Gerry Song of the Hartt School Community Division, will be held at 2 p.m., October 14, 2007, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. The program is free. Information, 860-695-6295, www.hplct.org.

Public Safety Day Mystic and Old Mystic Fire Department will hold a public safety day which includes display of fire and emergency medical service apparatus including Life Star helicopter, Smokey the Bear, presentations on drowning prevention, internet safety and more. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 14, 2007, in the north lot of Mystic Seaport, across from Seamen’s Inn, 105 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic. There is no admission charge.

Halloween Pet Pictures SARAH Inc., a Stratford-based non-profit handicapped animal rescue organization is holding a Halloween Pet Picture-taking fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 14, 2007, at the Pet Super-Bowl, 1400 West broad Street, Stratford. The fee is $10 for two 5 by 7-inch prints suitable for framing. Bring a pet in costume or not. Sweatshirts and baked goods will also be for sale. Information, 203-377-0826.

Abu Ghraib Project The Abu Ghraib Project, art by Daniel Heyman who investigated the torture of Iraqis by American personnel at Abu Ghraib prison, will be on display at 4 p.m., October 14, 2007, at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Park Avenue, Hartford. There is a $5 donation. Heyman has met with dozens of victims of this torture and created portraits of many of these Iraqis. Information, www.charteroakcenter.org.

Annual Harvest Festival The Coventry Farmers’ Market will hold its annual Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 14, 2007. There will be hayrides, autumn produce, music, face-painting, children’s activities and storytelling. Artists and crafters will display and sell their work Live fiddle and guitar music. The market is located on the grounds of the Connecticut Museum of Glass in Coventry, North River Road and Boston Turnpike. Information, www.coventryfarmersmarket.com. The market is free and open to the public.

Rockin’ at the Lutz Rockin’ at the Lutz with Che’ Cartafalsa, a professional musician, instrument maker and educator, will perform at the Lutz Museum in Manchester from 2 to 3 p.m., October 14, 2007. Che’ lived in Africa and learned from the percussion masters there and passes his knowledge onto students. A variety of authentic instruments are utilized in the concert to help students learn the traditional rhythms from Mali, Guinea and Nigeria. Audience members will play a wide variety if instruments. Admission is $3 for members and $8 for non-members. Information, www.lutzmuseum.org.

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Panel to discuss three strikes law at Quinnipiac University: Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Courtroom of Quinnipiac's School of Law Center. The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy, a School of Law student organization, hosts a discussion "After the Nightmare: 3 Strikes Law?" Panelists include state Sen. Sam Caligiuri, Robert Farr, Jack Kress, Norman Pattis.

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Waterbury Career Fair Over 70 companies are expected to attend a career fair sponsored by the CT Department of Labor and North East Workforce Board from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 16, 2007, at the Connecticut Grand Hotel, 3580 Main Street, Waterbury. No registration is required and admission is free. There will be free resume critiques and positions are available in most fields. There will also be federal and state veterans' benefits information booths set up. Information, www.ctjobfairs.com.

Poverty in Pictures, Poetry and Proverb “Poverty in Pictures, Poetry and Proverb,” thought-provoking ideas on poverty featuring works by local photographer/artist Peter J. Crowley, will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., October 16, 17, and 18, 2007, at Central Baptist Church in Union Square, Norwich. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Call, 860-887-8683 for information.

Family Children’s Concert The Stremsky Family Children’s Choir from Saraktash, Orenburg region of Russia, will hold a benefit concert at 7 p.m., October 16, 2007, at the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 285 Alden Avenue, New Haven. This is a fundraising event and voluntary donations are request to benefit the elderly and children of Mercy House in Saraktash. A reception will follow. Admission and parking are free. Information, 203-387-3882.

Women’s Empowerment Group A Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group for adult women will begin on Tuesdays, October 16, 2007, at the Women and Family Life Center in Guilford, sponsored by the Women and Families Center Sexual Assault Crisis Service. Survivors will have the opportunity talk about their experiences with peers and knowledgeable, caring facilitators to assist in healing. Call Carissa or Jessica at 203-389-5010 for information. All services are free and confidential.

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Poker Run in Ashford The annual Poker Run sponsored by the Willington Fire Department will be held October 17, 2007, starting from the fire department, 426 River Road, Route 32, West Willington. Registration is from 10 to 11:30 pm., and the ride begins at noon. Rain date is October 14. Proceeds benefit the fire department and the Hole-in-the-Wall Camp in Ashford. The cost is $20 per driver and $10 per passenger. Information, 860-490-0619.

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3rd Thursday Street Fest October is a magical month for the final 3rd Thursday Street fest of the season. Enjoy the romantic Willimantic atmosphere as visitors dance in the moonlit streets at one of six stages. Sip a local brew at the Beer Garden and sample ethnic cuisine. Choose gifts from 80 vendors. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., October 18, 2007 and is free in downtown Willimantic. Information, 860-456-1573 or www.WillimanticStreetFest.com.

NAVA Ski Club Open House Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Christopher Columbo Cafe (585 S. Main St., Naugatuck), refreshments, raffle prizes.

Chocolate and Wine Tasting A Chocolate and Wine Tasting Event will be h eld at 6:30 p.m., October 18, 2007, at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. The event will feature a chocolate expert and a wine expert with information on vegan wine and gourmet chocolate that is vegan, organic and fair trade. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Compassionate Living Project, a state-based nonprofit that advocates ethical consumerism by cultivating critical thinking about consumer choices. The event is free. Information, www.charteroakcenter.org.

Yiddish Mamas at Charter Oak “What We Learn About Jewish Mothers From the Story of Sophie Tucker and Others,” a lecture by Joyce Antler will be presented at 7:30 p.m., October 18, 2007, at the Jewish Historical Society, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. Antler will talk about Yiddish mamas in the context of her new book, “You Never Call! You Never Write!: A History of the Jewish Mother.” That same evening, visitors may view the exhibit “Hartford Remembers: Sophie Tucker, The Last Red Hot Mama.” Donation is $10, $30 for the patron wine, cheese and dessert reception. Call 860-727-6171.

Survivors in Fashion: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at the Fox Theater at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., $20 per ticket. All funds raised by this show will be directed to the Breast Cancer Survivors Fund at the William W. Backus Hospital, in Norwich, and will be used for the benefit of patients in the local area.

MARC Annual Meeting MARC: Community Resources' Annual Meeting at 5 p.m., October 18, 2007, at 421 Main Street, Cromwell. "Join Us in Building Tomorrows," with guest speakers Dawn lazaroff, president ARC/CT Board, and Jamie Lazaroff, self-advocate. A light dinner will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP to Jane Carroll, 860-342-0700, ext. 15.

Haunted Hayride in Old Saybrook The 10th anniversary of the Haunted Hayride, sponsored by the Old Saybrook Fire Department, will be held at 7 p.m., October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2007, at Clark Memorial Field 210 Elm Street, Old Saybrook. A tractor-drawn hay wagon takes visitors into the deep, dark, demented woods and for more than 40 minutes visitors will be taken to the world of ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Admission is $10 for adults and $ for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the old-volunteer fire company and the food drive for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries. Bring a can of food to donate and receive $1 off admission. Information, www.oldsaybrookfire.com.

In Concert Mediaeval Baebes: Oct. 18, 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., ehccc.com, 860-528-1458. The East Hartford Community Cultural Central (50 Chapman Place, East Hartford). The Mediaeval Baebes is an English ensemble of female musicians founded by Katharine Black in the 1990s. Each album features traditional medieval songs and poetry set to music, mostly arranged by Black specifically for the ensemble, alongside varyin numbers of original compositions.

Trails to the Dark Side Trails to the Dark Side, a haunted hayride for children over age 7 and adults, will be held rain or shine, from 7 to 11 p.m., October 18, 19, and 20, 2007, at Northwest Park and nature Center, 145 Lang Road, Windsor, sponsored by the Poquonock Fire Company and Fire Explorers Post 6789. The event is handicapped accessible. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 18.

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Roast Beef Dinner St. Augustine Church, 144 Westminster Road, Canterbury, will hold a roast beef dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m., October 19, 2007, at the church. Adults are $10, $12 at the door and children ages 6 to 10 are $5, at the door $6. Children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available at Ed’s Garage and following masses.

CT Business Hall of Fame Networking CT Business Hall of Fame Networking and Leads Event will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m., October 19, 2007, at the New Park Office and Conference Center, 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford. Featured speaker is Grey Guay, president and CEO of Stellar Ventures, on “The Top 10 Critical Factors in Building a Healthy Business Organization.” Information, www.ctbhof.com.

Coffee House in Avon A Coffee House featuring live music, coffee, tea and desserts by candlelight will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., October 19, 2007, at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Road, Avon. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the door or call 860-673-3996. Proceeds benefit mission giving.

A Night of Indie Music Rock Yer Socks presents “a Night of Indie Music,” at 8 p.m., October 19, 2007, at the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and admission is $6, $5 with a food donations to Hartford Food Not Bombs. Information, www.rockyersocks.org.

Benefit Music Fundraiser The New Hartford SK8 Park Committee (New Hartford skatepark) is holding a Music on the Mountain open mic night benefit from 7 to 11 p.m., October 19, 2007, at Ski Sundown, Ratlum Road, new Hartford, Tickets are $25, at the door.

Comical Mystery Pasta Dinner A Comical Mystery Pasta Dinner will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., October 19, 2007, at Scout Hall Youth Center, 23 Abbe Road, East Windsor. Adults are $20, $15 for those 10 and under, a family of four is $60 with each additional member $10 each. Sponsored by the East Windsor Girl Scouts, the event encourages diners to wear storybook costumes. Information, 860-292-1931. Proceeds will benefit efforts to purchase a removable ice skating rink for East Windsor.

Wines of the World The Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., October 19, 2007, at the Rocky Hill Marriott to benefit the Rocky Hill student scholarship fund. Information and tickets, call 860-258-7633.

Fall in Love with Lebanon Fall in Love with Lebanon, a business expo, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 19, 2007, at the Fire Safety Complex, 23 Goshen Hill Road, Lebanon. Visitors can get a massage or a hair cut, buy candles or a house or redesign the one you own, get your hearing checked, get financial advice, meet the hosts of the local bed and breakfasts, discover the businesses available in Lebanon. Admission is free.

Mitchell College Golf Classic The Mitchell College Athletics/Softball Fall Golf Classic will be held October 19, 2007, at the New London Country Club in Waterford. Registration is at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $140 for golf and dinner or $40 for dinner alone. Proceeds will benefit the Mitchell College Women’s Softball Team. Information, www.mitchellathletics.com.

Jumble Sale in Yalesville A Jumble Sale will be held rain or shine from 4 to 7 p.m., October 19, and from 9 a.m. to 2 .m., October 20, 2007, at the Yalesville United Methodist Church, Route 68 and New Place Street, Wallingford.

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Klingberg Antique Auto Show The annual Klingberg Antique Auto Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 20, 2007, at Klingberg Family Center in New Britain. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from nearby New Britain Rockcats Stadium. Adult admission is $5 with children 12 and under free. On display will be hundreds of restored cars. Oldies music for dancing, a concert with “The Clams” at 3 p.m., door prizes, chili and New England clam chowder, a vintage and retro shop, children’s activities and more. Information, 860-224-9113 or log onto www.klingberg.org. Weather updates on www.klingberg.org.

Benefit Pasta Dinner Aces High, the Suffield and Windsor Locks High School’s robotics team, is hosting a pasta dinner from 5 to 8 p.m., October 20, 2007, at Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Road, Route 168, Suffield. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under with those under 5 free. There will also be a basket raffle and demonstration by Pokey, one of the team’s robots. Food, the hall, and cooking has been donated by the Suffield Knights of Columbus. Proceeds will benefit the team’s trip to the regional and national competitions in Toronto and Atlanta. For information and tickets, call 860-668-9959 or e-mail to congden@cox.net.

Warm Coat Clothing Drive Grace Baptist Church Youth Group will sponsor a coat drive at the church, King Street and Louisiana Avenue, Bristol, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 20, 2007. All clothing donations to “One Warm Coat” will be provided to the St. Vincent DePaul shelter, a 25-bed shelter which serves homeless persons including children and families in the greater Bristol area. Additional contributions and donations will be used to purchase socks, scarves, hats and gloves. Refreshments will be available. Information, 860-402-7555.

Horror Nights in Meriden Horror Nights is ant event located at 85 Linsley Avenue, Meriden, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., p.m. through October 31, 2007 to benefit the local food pantry and fuel assistance programs. Visitors are asked to donate non-perishable foods or money as admission. Local businesses have donated raffle prizes and raffle tickets are $1 each with the drawing on Halloween Night.

NALC Basketball Tournament The first Greater Waterbury NALC Basketball Tournament to benefit MDA will be held at 6 p.m., October 20, 2007, at the St. Peter & Paul Gymnasium, Beecher Road, Waterbury. A DJ will perform all night. Hotdogs, pastries, cotton candy and beverages will be available. The Blues Brothers will be tossing prizes to the crowd. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 12 and older with those under 12 free.

All Muttster Dog Show The CT Humane Scoeity All Muttster Dog Show and Chili Cookoff will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 20, 2007, at 169 Old Colchester Road in Quaker Hill. Admission is free, rain date is October 21. This is an afternoon of animal adoptions, costume contests for dogs and owners, chili-tasting, children's games and vendors. Best child owner and dog costume is at 11:30 a.m., best child owner and dog trick (no costumes) is at noon, best owner and dog costume look-a-like is at 12:30 p.m., best owner/dog look-a-like (no costume) is at 1 p.m., most unusual dog costume is at 1:30 p.m., most unusual trick is at 2 p.m., and the chili judging is at 2:30 p.m. There will be squash bowling, a pumpkin ring toss, donut on a rope at 2 p.m. Information, www.cthumane.org.

Hi!Ho! Fair in Manchester The Hi! Ho! Fair will be h eld from 9 a.m to 2 p.m., October 20, 2007, at the South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main Street, corner of Hartford Road, manchester. There will be a coffee shop and lunchen to be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will feature "antikews," baked goods, a book shop, candy and fudge, a children's corner, country store, knitwear, plants, grandma's attic, used jewelry, crafts and quilts a cookies in a can.

WCWA Masquerade for the Troops The World Class Wrestling Alliance will host a pro-wrestling extravaganza at 7 p.m., October 20, 2007, at the John F. Kennedy Middle School, 1071 South Main Street, Plantsville section of Southington. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 with children 12 and under free but must be accompanied by an adult. A portion of the proceeds benefit the USOs to send care packages to the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tickets are available at Wild Side Tattoo Shop, 1232 Queen Street, Southington, Just for You Gifts, 969 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, or at the door. Information, www.myspace.com/wcwawrestling.

Holiday Harvest Fair A Holiday Harvest Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 20, 2007, at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon, on the Green,. Lebanon. The event features baked goods, a silent auction with over 50 gift certificates, craft items, country store, hand-painted watercolor prints and framed natural photography.

Magical History Trip Join Antiquarian and Landmarks Society members for an all-day exploration of Groton and Stonington from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 20, 2007, leaving from 255 Main Street in Hartford. The day will include tours of private homes including an 1894 Craftsman home and an 1809 home that was briefly home to James McNeil Whistler, as well as guided tours of the 1800 Avery-Coop Museum and the Stonington Historical Society’s 1852 Victorian Mansion, the Capt. Palmer House. The tour also includes walking tours of both towns and a stop at the Terra Firm Farm. Wear proper walking gear. Reservations required. The cost is $65 for members, $75 for non-members, call 860-247-8996, ext. 23 or log onto www.ctlandmarks.org.

Lantern Tour of Suffield A Lantern Tour of Suffield’s Town Center will be held at 7 p.m., October 20, 2007, from the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden, 55 South Main Street, Suffield. Visitors should gather at 6:45 p.m. Admission is $4 for members and children, $6 for non-members. Sponsored by the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society, walkers will stroll Suffield’s North Main Street by lamplight and learn about the history of the center. It also includes a stop at the Old Burying Ground to hear tales about Suffield former Suffield residents. Light refreshments following the tour. Information, www.ctlandmarks.org.

Fidelco Open House The Fidelco Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 20, 2007, on the Fidelco Campus, Bloomfield. It is free, rain or shine. There will be blindfold walks with Fidelco guide dogs to a police demonstration by Bloomfield’s K-9 unit, to informational programs on protecting your pets from predators. Information, www.fidelco.com.

Pet Food Drive A Pet Food Drive to benefit pet owners in need, will b e held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 20 and 21, 2007, at the Wethersfield Dog Park, Mill Woods Park, Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Dog and cat food donations will be given to area food banks and non-profit groups. Information, www.wethersfielddogpark.org.

Canaan Fire Co. Halloween Dance The Canaan Fire Company will host its first Halloween Dance Costume Party from 7 to 11 p.m., October 20, 2007, at Freund’s Farm East, Route 44, Canaan. Tickets are $25 per couple or $15 single and include a buffet dinner, BYOB, disc jockey, dancing and prizes for the best costumes. Tickets are limited. Call 860-824-4827 for information, tickets or e-mail canaanfireco@yahoo.com. Proceeds benefit the Brian Fund to help a firefighter and officer for CFC who is in need of a kidney transplant.

Wine Tasting, Auction in Deep River The Rotary Club of Deep River will hold its annual wine tasting, silent auction and local celebrity from 5 to 8 p.m., October 20, 2007, at St. Joseph’s parish center, Deep River. Items of all kinds will be auctioned and the hit of the show is the live auction of local celebrities and the services they offer. Food and wines of all kinds will be offered and there will be live, cabaret music. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the Deep River Town hall, Whistle Stop Café, Celebrations, Feast Gourmet and Mail Mart of Essex.

Class on Collecting Minerals Explore an old quarry with gem and mineral expert Dr. Ed Force from 10 a.m. to noon, October 20, 2007, in central Connecticut. Organized by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History at the University of Connecticut, the day will include a talk by Dr. Force on the geology of the site followed by time to mine for loose treasures. Bring a garden scratcher, hammer, trowel and safety goggles. Dr. Force will help identify the treasures. Collectors can hope to find quartz, feldspar, mica, tourmaline, beryl, garnets and other area rocks and minerals. Advance registration required; $15, $10 for museum members. Log nto www.cac.uconn.edu.mnhhome.html.

Lasagna Dinner in East Windsor A lasagna dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m., October 20, 2007, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 North Main Street, East Windsor. The menu features lasagna with meat or vegetables, salad, garlic bread, dessert and entertainment by the gospel quartet from the First United Methodist Church of Stafford. Information, www.gbgm-umc.org/wesleyeastwindsor/org.

Music of Katie D’Angelo “Gravity” – An Evening of Music of Katie D’Angelo, will be held at 7 p.m., October 20, 2007, at Beckham Hall, Fayerweather Building, on the campus of Wesleyan University, Wyllys Avenue, Middletown. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Donation is $5 per person or, in lieu of a cash donation, bring an item to benefit the Women and Families Center. For a list of needed items, visit www.soulstarhealing.com.

Annual Harvest Fair The annual Harvest Fair at the West Hartford United Methodist Church, 1358 New Britain Avenue, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 20, 2007. The front lawn of the church will be covered with pumpkins to be sold to support the Appalachia Service Project, attended by church youth each summer. The fair will feature handmade crafts, a bake shop, homemade food, white elephant table. The nursery school will feature a tag sale, book fair and activities for children. In addition, there will be a puppet theater for children and a silent auction and lunch. Information, 860-521-7766.

Antique Auto Show The Klingberg Antique Auto Show and Family Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 20, 2007, at 370 Linwood Street, New Britain. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under free. This year’s show features the American Surf Culture Icon, the Woodie Car, oldies music, dance demonstration, homemade chili, baked potatoes, clam chowder, children’s meals and entertainment zone. This is a family day of fun surrounding antique bicycles, rare and restored classic and antique cars, a retro shop, vintage clothing, circus performers, historic displays. Parking is available at Rock Cat Stadium with quick shuttle service provided. Information, www.klingberg.org.

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Earth Science Week: UConn-Storrs Center for Integrative Geosciences, Sunday Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Beach Hall. Demonstrations and events highlighting the importance of Earth sciences. Free.

Song-A-Day at the Coventry Farmers' Market: Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Live performance by singers and songwriters, bushels of fresh, locally grown pumpkins, squash, heirloom apples, pears, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce.

Second Avenue Serenade: A Musical Journey Through the Lower East Side: Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford). General admission: $18; seniors: $12; students: $5. New York cabaret singer Shelley Shields sings songs from the Yiddish stage and screen. Others to also perform in tribute of the bustling, teeming streets of old New York.

Branford Shores Road Race/Walk The fifth annual Branford Shores Fall Classic Road Race and Walk will be held at 10 a.m., October 21, 2007, in Branford. Join Sara’s Run through Indian neck for a 4-mile run or 2-mile walk to benefit the Father Michael McGivney Center for Cancer Care at the Hospital of St.Raphael. All age categories welcome. Call the race director for details, 203-421-5181.

Book Sale in Harwinton The Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, will hold a book sale from 9:30 a.m. to noon, October 20, 2007. Sneak preview sale is from 5:30 to 8 p.m., October 19 with a $5 admission. All children's titles are 50 cents each. There is no admission fee for the regular sale. Information, 860-485-9113.

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Tenants' Rights Meeting There will be a Tenants' Rights Meeting at 7 p.m., October 22, 2007, at United Methodist Church, 571 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. Pizza will be served at 6:15 p.m. Speakers from the Hartford Housing Court, Licenses and Inspections and Legal Aid will talk about housing and problems tenants often have with leases, apartment repairs, security deposits and or/evictions,. There will be a long question and answer period. The program is sponsored by the West End Civic Association and the West End Community Center. Information, 860-233-2980.

'Dreaming In Cuban': Hartford Stage (50 Church St.), 7:30 p.m., Free. Adaptation of One Book for Greater Hartford. Call Hartford Public Library 860-695-6295 for more information

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Poetry and Jazz at Tunxis An evening of poetry, art and jazz will be held from 6 to 8:30 a.m., October 23, 2007, in Whit’s Place cafeteria, routes 6 and 177, Farmington. The evening will feature Dr. Kim Bridgford, the 2007-2008 Connecticut Poetry Circuit touring poet and professor of English at Fairfield University. Refreshments will be served. Information, contact Sally Terrell at 860-255-3741 or sterrell@txcc.commnet.edu.

Fiscal Wake-Up Tour “A Fiscal Wake-Up Tour” Symposium 2007, will be held at 7 p.m., October 23, 2007, at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford. It is free. David Walker, the US Comptroller General and head of the GAO, and several other policy experts, will headline this symposium, hosted by the Institute of Retirement Security, a non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, researching and assessing the overall economic and social impact of a rapidly aging society.

Roaring Brook Fundraiser The Flatbread Company will hold a fundraising night to benefit the Roaring Brook Nature Center, at the restaurant in the Shoppes of Farmington Valley, Route 44, Canton. A donation of $3.50 will be made for each large flatbread and $1.75 for each small flatbread sold during the benefit hours, 5 to 9 p.m., October 23, 2007.

Shoreline Relay Meeting ACS New London County Shoreline Relay for Life 2008 organizational meeting will be held at 7 p.m., October 23, 2007, at the Fairview Odd Fellows Home, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton. Everyone is welcome to get involved. Information, www.cancer.org or call 860-885-6312.

Healthy Insurance for Artists The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents “A Healthy Practice: Health Insurance for Artists and Independent Contractors,” at ACES Educational Center for the Arts, 55 Audubon Street, New Haven, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 23, 2007. The program is free but advance registration is requested by call 203-772-2788 or e-mail at karsenault.ac@cshore.com. The best insurance options for artists and self-employed individuals will be discuss3ed. Learn about types of insurance available and how to access

Conversation on Energy ConocoPhillips: Conversation on Energy will b e held at 7 p.m., October 23, 2007, at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, hosted by ConocoPhillips and Quinnipiac University. Confirmed speakers include experts from ConocoPhillips, Connecticut Business and Industry Association, the state Department of Environmental protection and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, Reg istration is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. Validated parking is provided at the Temple Street Parking Garage. Seating is limited so register early by calling 1-888-877-5917 or log onto www.conocophillips.com/energy.

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Rock yer Socks Presents: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., $6 or $5 with can of food for Hartford Food Not Bombs (donations). Indi music with Aids Wolf, Old Time Relijun, Space Bop, DXB and more.

Builders’ Association Dinner Meeting The Builders’ Association of Eastern Connecticut will hold its networking dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 24, 2007m, at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. The cost is $42 for HBA members and $47 for non-members. Call 860-859-3518 for information and reservations.

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Adult Lecture Series in New Britain The Adult Education Center and the New Britain Chamber of Commerce will host an adult lectures series from 6 to 8 p.m., October 25, November 8 and December 4, 2007, at the New Britain High School Lecture Hall, Mill Street, New Britain. Admission is free but reservations are required. The October lecture is entitled “Global Ethics: Humanity in the 21st Century”; the November 8 lecture is entitled “Super Capitalism, Democracy and Consumerism: What are the Social Costs?”; and on December 4, the talk is entitled : The Big Picture: New England’s Economy and Higher Education.” To reserve seats or for more information, 860-229-6106.

Landlording Workshop Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain will offer Landlording 101 class from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 25, 2007, at 223 Broad Street, New Britain. The cost of the class is $25 and is open to anyone whether you own 2 or 22 units. Topics to be covered include: protecting your investment, maintaining tenants, marketing your rental unit, best business practices, eviction procedures and protecting your neighborhood. Call NHS at 860-224-2433 to reserve a space.

Networking/Business Expo A Networking and Business Expo will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., October 25, 2007, at the Connecticut Convention Center, Columbus Blvd., Hartford. The cost is $35 and the event is sponsored by the Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut. More than 40 exhibitors of products and services that apply specifically to the human resource progression will be available. Registration and information, www.hracc.org.

PC Users Program The PC Users Group of CT will meet at 6:30 p.m., October 25, 2007, at the Trumbull Library Community Room, Quality Street, Trumbull. The program will be on “Creating 3-D Virtual Videos” along with a short presentation on short professional level films available for on-line viewing created by film fans in tribute to famous films and characters. The meeting begins with a question and answer session about computer dilemmas. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments served. Information, www.tpcug-ct.org.

Preschool Pumpkin Party: Thursday, Oct. 25, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., members $10, nonmembers $13, at the Lutz Children's Museum. Games, activities, storeis and song. For ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

Rummage Sale in Cheshire The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, Cheshire, will hold a rummage sale in the church basement from 3 to 7 .m., October 25, and from 9 to 11 a.m., October 26, 2007. On Friday, there will be special bag say prices. Clothing, household items, jewelry, toys, linens, shoes, books and other items will be on sale.

The Miller Reel Jewish Woman Award: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford), $5. Honors the work of a Jewish woman filmmaker. Diane Nerwen is a video artist and media arts educator who has shown her work internatioanlly.

AIDS Interfaith Network 20th Anniversary Fundraiser: Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $125, New Haven Country Club (160 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden). Celebrating the legacy of Mrs. Elsie Cofield, the AIDS Interfaith Network founder and president, for 20 years of service to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

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Workshop on Domestic Violence “Remembering Ramona, A Special Workshop on Domestic Violence,” will be held at 6 p.m., October 26, 2007, at the Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, 2500 Main Street, Hartford. Special guests are State’s Attorney Gail Petteway Hardy; Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Sandra Tullius, who prosecuted Ramona’s husband; Manchester Chief of Police James Berry; and The Hartford Interval House. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served. Information, 860-268-8798.

Night of Laughter The Meriden Jaycees will present a Night of Laughter October 26, 2007, at Il Monticello, 577 Broad Street, Meriden. Doors open at 6 p.m. The evening will feature Dave Reilly, a fast rising star in the comedy world. He has been compared to the comedic styling of Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams and Lenny Bruce. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Hors d’oeurves included with admission. Call 203-767-3718 for tickets and information.

One Book Author Event One Book for Greater Hartford Author Event will feature Cuban-born American novelist and journalist Cristina’s Garcia’s first novel, “Dreaming in Cuban,” an evocative, lush story of three generations of the del Pino family whose ties to Cuba simultaneously draw them closer together while forcing them apart. The author talk and questions and answers will be held at 7 p.m., October 26, 2007, at the Hartford Public Library, Main Street, Hartford, followed by a reception and book signing. Information, 860-695-6295, www.hplct.org.

Gathering of the Tribal Moon: Friday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., free, Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford). Drummers, dancers, musicians and others will gather around every full moon to participate in a truly tribal experience. Middle-Eastern rhythms. Please bring instruments.

Halloween Dinner Party A Halloween Dinner Party for families will be held at 5:30 p.m., October 26, 2007, at 3272 Main Street, Rocky Hill, sponsored by the Bennino-Beck VFW Post 2138. There will be activities for children, music and raffles for the adults. Costumes are optional. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $6 for children ages 4 to 10, and those under 4 are free. Proceeds benefit Operation Up-Link, a program that obtains calling cards for soldiers. Meal choices are chicken pot pie or macaroni and cheese with a hot dog. Tickets must be purchased by October 23 at the post.

Wine and Beer Tasting A Wine and Beer Tasting and Silent Auction will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., October 26, 2007, at the Pitkin Center in Wethersfield. The proceeds will benefit the Foster Car and Adoption Program of Community residences Inc,, a non-profit agency. Ad mission is $35 and includes wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres.

Fright Fest in PutnamCelebrate the 20th anniversary of Fright Fest located on Kennedy Drive in Putnam. The site will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., October 26; 27 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 28, 2007. Admission is a can or dog or cat food which will be donated to the local PAWS Group.

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Masquerade Ball in Glastonbury A Masquerade Ball to benefit the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight, October 27, 2007, at the Irish American Home, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury. Admission is $20 per person and music will be by Brogue & Blarney and Face Value. Lite fare will be provided. There will be prizes for best costume, male, female and couple. The emcee for the evening is Irene O'Connor. WFSB morning news anchor.

Harvest Festival in New Britain St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 301 West Main Street, New Britain, will hold a Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the church. Enjoy Greek foods while browsing the vendors including Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Lia Sophia, Princess House, handmade and vintage jewelry, flowers, decorated pumpkins, Greek and American pastries, native honey, Greek gift items, face painting and more. Hobgoblin Fair in Canton A Hobgoblin Fair will be held from 10 a m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton. The cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. The event features a Track and Treat walk, crafts, cupcake decorating, face painting, country kitchen of homemade items and a lunch of homemade soup, bread and apple cider. This is suitable for children ages 3 to 8. Pre-registration with payment is required, in person or by mail. Children may wear costumes if suitable for walking in the woods and participating in craft activities. To register, www.roaringbrook.org or call 860-693-0263.

8th Annual Rock and Bowl "Boo Bash": Oct. 27, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Laurel Lanes (136 New Britain Ave., Plainville), to benefit Prudence Crandall Center Inc. For one special night, we're taking over Laurel Lanes Bowling Alley in Plainville.

Buzz About Chain Saws The Buzz About Chain Saws, an interactive workshop to learn about chain saw safety, cutting techniques, maintenance and sharpening, different firewoods and how to size up a tree for pruning, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden, 9 Main Street, North Bethlehem. The cost is $35 per person and is sponsored by the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society. Registration is required. Call 203-266-7596 or long onto www.ctlandmarks.org.

New England Country Fair A New England Country Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main Street, m Manchester. The country store will feature a luncheon, grandma’s attic and lots of crafts.

Family Fun Day The Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, will hold a Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 27, 2007. There will be international foods, games, prizes, crafts, stories and music. Friends from around the world who now live in South Windham will talk about their country and every child will go home with a journal and a globe keychain. Information , 860-423-5159.

Apple Festival in Hamden An Apple Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the Dunbar United Church, Benham Street and Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden. Admission is free and the event will feature freshly-made apple pies, apple pancakes, aeble skivers, apple cider and apple crisp along with other baked goods. There will be treasures from Gramma’s attic, a jewelry table, crafts, cheese and the church cookbook. Rain or shine, free parking. For children there will b e games and surprises from the pockets of “Apple Jenny.” Advance orders for pies may be made by calling 203-248-5484. Pick up will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays in the church hall. The cost is $8 for unbaked pies and $9 for baked pies.

Halloween Costume Dance The Connecticut Community for Addiction recovery will host a Halloween Costume Dance from 7 p.m. to midnight, October 27, 2007, at the Hartford Recovery Community Center. This is a drug and alcohol-free costume party and prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Music will be provided by a DJ. Information, 860-244-3343, www.ccar.us.

Music for a Great Space Join Chorus Angelicus, Gaudeamus and the Battell Brass under the direction of new artistic director Nicholas White for the annual “Music for a Great Space,” at 4 p.m., October 27, 2007, at St. Justin’s Church, 230 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford. Music of Monteverdi, Lassus and White with soloists, saxophonists and organ will be featured. Information, 860-496-8841. The concert is free.

Cedar Hill Cemetery Walk: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to noon, Hartford. 860-486-5690 State archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni and education director Irene McHugh tour the historic 1863 cemetery in Hartford.

For Art's Sake, For Our Sake: An Animated Lecture on the Usefulness of Art: Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford). General admission: $18, seniors: $12, students $5. Choreographer Liz Lerman will discuss art as a forcde for change and a scource of beauty, animated by excerpts from her company's repertory of groundbreaking dance works.

Harvest Holly Craft Fair: Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Emanuel Lutheran Church (311 Capitol Ave., Hartford). Hand-crafted items, baked goods, attic treasures. 860-525-0894

Halloween Dance/Costume Party: Saturday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., $5, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, Hartford Recovery Community Center (198 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford). Costume dance party with prizes and live DJ "AL"

Spooky! Nature Walk: Saturday, Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m., members $3, nonmembers $5, Oak Grove Nature Center, Manchester. Preschool Pumpkin Party, guided Spooky Nature Walk starting at Oak Grove Nature Center.

3rd Annual Halloween Sppoktacular: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., New Britain Parks and Recreation, Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, free. More than 20 attractions, trick or treat candy, pumpkin painting, DJ music, inflatable amusements, arts and crafts and more, costume parade.

Fall Walking Tour The Fountain Hill Cemetery Association of Deep River will hold its Fall Walking Tour at 10 a.m., October 27, 2007, starting at the cemetery flag pole. The walk will be led by the Rev. Tim Haut. There is no charge. Information, 860-526-3098.

Annual Bake Sale Animal Friends of Connecticut will hold its annual bake sale at 10 a.m., October 27, 2007, at Stop & Shop, 530 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury. Proceeds benefit the care of injured and abandoned animals.

Environmental Justice Conference The third annual Environmental Justice Conference, sponsored by the CT Coalition for Environmental Justice, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the University of Connecticut School of Business, 100 Constitution Plaza. Hartford. The cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. This is an oppor5tunity fort various components of the state’s environmental movement to discuss both scientific and political elements of critical environmental issues. There will be 14 workshops. Free parking, bring ticket to be validated. Call 860-548-1133 or e-mail ccej@environmental-justice.org or log onto www.environmental-justice.org for information.

Little International Livestock Show The 78th annual Little International Livestock Show, sponsored by the Block and Bridle Club at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, will be held beginning at 9 a.m., October 27, 2007, indoors at the Horsebarn Hill Polo Arena. Free, open to the public. Free parking. Animal science students are required to pick an animal from a list, train it, prepare it for show and present it at the show. All the students training and showing are trained by other students who are members of the club. Food will be available.

Halloween Parade in West Hartford A Halloween Parade through West Hartford Center will be held 9 a.m., October 27, 2007, from the Pumpkin Carnival at Whole Foods. They will march in costume beginning at 10 a.m. through the center and following children may trick or treat at West Hartford Center merchants displaying a Trick or Treaters Welcome sign. Information, www.momsandmoreclub.com.

Kids Stuff Halloween Party! Tricks, Treats and Tales!: Oct. 27, 11 a.m., $3 for kids and $5 for adults. A kid's costume party with godies, witches, princesses and goblins! Artwell Gallery and Community Arts Center, Torrington, 860-482-5122.

Childhood Cancer Lifeline Benefit A charity event to benefit the Childhood Cancer Lifeline featuring the stars of "Days of Our Lives," will be held from noon to 4 p.m., October 27, 2007, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott, Columbus Blvd., Hartford. Tickets for the meet and greet are $70 while tickets to mingle with the stars are $90 which includes hors d'oeuvres and is the same day from 7 to 11 p.m. For details or to order tickets, call Stacey at 603-738-8598 or e-mail at ouellettestacey@yahoo.com.

Star Bright BallThe annual Star Bright Ball will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight, October 27, 2007, at the CT Convention Center, Hartford. This is the major fundraising event for the Cherish the Children Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of Connecticut children. Hosts for the evening will be WFSB anchors Dennis House and Kara Sundlun. The cost is $3,000 for a table of 10. Information, www.ctchildren.org or 860-509-5346.

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Dragon Fest Autism Benefit Fifteen bands will perform from 3 to 11 p.m., October 28, 2007, at Up or On the Rocks in Hartford to benefit autism. Special guests are Dizzy Reed of Guns ‘n Roses and Alex Grossi of Quiet Riot, Crash music’s Single Bullet Theory, and Project Independent Separation of Self. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on line at www.dragonswingentertainment.com.

Time Traveler Oct. 28, 3 p.m., free, at the University of Connecticut Biological Sciences and Physics, Room 130. Dr. Ron Mallet's book, "Time Traveler", is an autobiographical account of his lifelong quest to design and build a machine for time travel. The talk will feature segments of the 2003 BBC documentary "The World's First Time Machine" that features the work of Dr. Mallett. Question and answer discussion of the science behind the possibility of time travel. Dr. Mallett's primary research interests include general relativity and gavitation, black holes, relativsitc astrophysics, and quantum cosmology. Book signing. 860-486-4460

Market Finale at the Coventry Farmers' Market: Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, at the Coventry Regional Farmers' Market. Bushels of fresh, locally grown pumpkins, squash, heirloom apples, pears, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce, along with honey, maple syrup, farmhouse cheese and hardy mums. Stock up on long-keepers like onions, potatoes, and autumn pears. Ceremonial closing at 2 p.m. (Market reopens in June at its new location at the Nathan Hale Homestead.) Free, hot herbal tea available. coventryfarmersmarket.com

Oil Drum Art Exhibition: Oct. 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Artwell Gallery and Community Arts Center, Torrington, 860-482-5122. Environmental and ego-friendly free exhibition.

Art Auction and Wine Tasting An art auction and wine tasting to benefit New England Ballet will be held at 3 p.m., October 28, 2007, at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock Lane, West Haven. AJ Ross Galleries will present a live auction of art and sports memorabilia and the preview begins at 4 p.m. The wine tasting begins at 3 p.m. Enjoy hors d'ouevres, coffee, dessert, door prizes, raffles and live music. Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds benefit the New England Ballet Company. Information and tickets, call 203-799-7950.

Arts and Crafts in Rocky Hill An Arts and Crafts Fair will b e held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., October 28, 2007, at Rocky Hill High School, Chapin Avenue, Rocky Hill, sponsored by the Junior Women’s Club. There will be authentic creations from artisans from all over New England, potters, jewelers, quilters, and more. Gourmet baked goods include pies, cookies, cakes, brownies, breads and muffins, beverages and food. There will be raffles, door prizes and more. Information, www.rockyhilljuniors.org.

The Big Climb The Big Climb to benefit Lea’s Foundation for Leukemia Research will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, October 28, 2007, at City Place, 185 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. This is the eighth climb. Get pledges and climb 37 flights, 814 stairs to help raise money for leukemia research. Register in advance by visiting www.leasfoundation.org or call 860-727-8998.

Yale Russian Chorus Benefit Concert The Yale Russian Chorus Benefit Concert will be held at 3 p.m., October 28, 2007, at Three Saints Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Avenue, Ansonia. Admission is $15, $10 for students. They will perform a program of sacred works and folk songs. A reception will follow in the Three Saints Auditorium. Information, call 203-735-0117, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Free parking.

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Peggy McIntosh to lecture Feminist and anti-racist activist Peggy mcIntosh will speak at 7 p.m., October 29, 2007, in Alumni Hall on the campus of Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden. The free event is open to the public. Her topic is "Understanding Privilege." McInosh is associate director of the Wellelsey Centers for Women and is founder and co-director of National S.E.E.D., Seeking Educatiolnal Equity and Diversity Project on Inclusive Cirriculum. Information, 203-582-3461.

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CUREChief Benefit Night A CUREChief Benefit Night will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., October 30, 2007, at the Flatbread Company, Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Route 44, Canton, to benefit the Harwinton chapter of the CUREChief Foundation. The company will donate $3.50 for each large flatbread sold and $1.75 for each small sold. Raffle tickets for an autographed guitar signed by the Trans-Siberian orchestra will also be sold. CUREChief is a non-profit organization where volunteers construct CUREchiefs for cancer patients and others with medical conditions that cause alopecia. Information, www.curechief.com.

LGH Honors Community Leaders Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) will host "30th on the 30th," Polaris Awards, from 6 to 9 p.m., october 30, 2007, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd., hartford. The cost is $100 per person and for tickets and information, call 860-951-6161, ext. 16. Four community leaders wikll be honored. The evening includes a demonstration by mentalist Richard Osterlind and the premiere performance of " Leaders in Harmony Symphony and Chorale" led by Edward Cumming, conductor of the Hartford Symphony.

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Rock yer Socks Presents ... Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford), Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. A night of indie music. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., $6 or $5 with a can of food for donation to Hartford Food Not Bombs.