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Children's Literature The Shoreline Arts Alliance has announced the 10th annual New Voices in Children's Literature: Tassy Walden Awards Competition. The contest encourages and nurtures the creation and publication of exceptional quality books for children by unpublished Connecticut writers and illustrators. Entrants' work is considered for review by nationally recognized literary agents, editors, and art directors pursuant to children's book publishing industry standards and guidelines. An award of $250 is presented to the winner in each category: picture book text only, illustrated picture book, illustrator's portfolio, middle grade novel and young adult/teen novel. Call for entry information is available at www.shorelinearts.org. Deadline for submission is February 5, 2010.

Parcheesi Boards Sixth grade students at Nathan-Hale Middle School in East Haddam will have handmade Parcheesi Board on display at the East Haddam Free Public Library, 18 Plains Road, Moodus for the month of October. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., October 7, with refreshments.

Gallery Show The Silo Gallery at Hunt Hill Farm continues its season with a new exhibition focusing on the subject of horses in its equine-themed fall gallery exhibit through October 18. Sheila Tintera, both pol painter and printmaker, will show new works featuring horses as reflected in time and culture, past and present. Equine artist and photographer Juliet Harrison will exhibit media that embodies the elements of texture, contrast, shad and shadow and the beauty of the horse. The gallery, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturdays, and from noon to 5 p.m., Sundays. Free admission. Information, www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Thanksgiving Food Drive The third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held from October 1 to November 20, 2009, at 5 White Street, Shelton. Drop off food items from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items will benefit the ACT/Spooner House Food Bank in Shelton and be distributed to those living in the homeless shelter in Shelton and others in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. Items needed include hams and turkeys, non-perishable canned and boxed items. Grocery gift cards also welcome. Information, www.luthersgarage.bix, 203-924-8848.

Food Drive A Food Drive to benefit the Preston City Congregational Church Food Pantry will be held through October and November at the church, 321 Route 164, Preston. Non-perishable food can be dropped off at collection boxes in area insurance agencies (check with your agent to see if they have one) or by dropping off items at Masse Insurance, 108 Main Street, Jewett City. Information, 860-376-2535.

Historic Houses & Styles Historic Houses and Styles: Basics for Real Estate Agents, a three-hour course for agents on the tools they need to understand, discuss and sell homes built in Connecticut from the 17th century to the 21st. House forms, construction techniques, technology, social trends, periods and styles will be discussed. The class will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, October 7, at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield; October 15, Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford; and November 18, Noah Webster House, 227 South Main Street, West Hartford. The class is $65. To register, call 203-562-6312.

Historic Preservation Historic Preservation: Basics for Real Estate Agents, a three-hour course for agents on the basics of historic preservation, especially as it affects homeowners. Topics to be covered include preservation philosophy, historic designation, tax credits and funding, preservation easements and guide to key players on the federal, state and local level. The class will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, October 21, at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield; October 29, Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford; and November 24, Noah Webster House, 227 South Main Street, West Hartford. The class is $65. To register, call 203-562-6312.

Stay Fire Smart! The East Hartford Fire Department joins the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week, October 4 through 10, to urge East Hartford residents to "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon, October 10, 2009, at Cabela's East Hartford Store. There will be a demonstration of various fire apparatus and equipment, an accelerant detection canine, hazard house, a fire safety trailer, a live extrication, Firefighter Joe and Sparky the Fire Dog, free give-aways and food.

Harvest Hay Rides Harvest Hayrides are planned from noon to 3 p.m., every weekend and school holiday in October and November at the Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Rides are $2 each and begin at the W.O.L.F Cabin. Information, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Scarecrow Contest The second annual Scarecrow Competition will be held throughout October and November at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Gather friends, family or a community group to create an original scarecrow. All entries will be on the zoo grounds from October 24 to November 1 with the judging planned for "Boo at the Zoo" October 25. There will also be hayrides, music and a hay maze. Cost to enter is $150 which includes a frame package featuring PVC frame, pumpkin head, signage and four complimentary family passes. Information, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Neighborhood Days New to the Hartford Public Library's special collections and archive is the Southside Media-Hartford News image collection, spanning the years 1977 to June 2008. Select images from Hartford's storied '70s, '80s, and '90s will be on display. Join in describing the photographs, many are unidentified. Visitors may recognize family and friends in this new collections. Housed in the Hartford History Center, third floor, 500 main Street, Hartford. Information, www.hplct.org.

Citizenship Course A U.S. Citizenship Course covering information one needs to know to pass the citizenship test, will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturdays, beginning on the first Saturday of each month, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. A basic ability to read, write and speak English is required. Registration is required in-person, online at www.hplct.org, or by calling, 860-695-6337.

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Male Partner Violence Janel M. Leone, assistant professor of child and family studies at the College of Human Ecology at Syracuse University, will present a lecture on "Male Partner Violence Against Women: Health Consequences and Victim, Help Seeking." It will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., October 1, 2009, in the Grand Courtroom at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, Hamden. Free and open to the public. Her work focuses on women's experiences of different types of partner violence, their help-seeking and coping strategies and risk of suicide. Information, www.quinnipiac.edu.

Art Gallery Opening Three art exhibits open at 5:30 p.m., October 1, 2009, at Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Free. In the large gallery, photographer Pablo Delano's Inside Honduras Exhibit, an intimate look at the people of that country. On exhibit through November 27. In the small gallery, painter Beth Pite's exhibit is "A Jewish Bride at Home and Abroad, featuring paintings from before and after beth's recent wedding. In the sanctuary gallery, sculptor Karen Rossi's exhibit of Judaica pieces - mobiles, menorahs and driedels. The opening reception runs through 7:30 p.m.; wine and hors d'oeuvres served. Information, www.charteroakcenter.org.

Ghosthunter Talk Ghosthunter Lorraine Warren will appear at 7 p.m., October 1, 2009, at Shelton High School auditorium, 120 Meadow Street, Shelton. Admission is $13 and the talk is sponsored by the the Swim Team Parents' Club. Proceeds benefit the Girls' and Boys' Swimming and Diving Teams.

Haunted Farmyard A Haunted Farmyard will be featured from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 1 to November 1, 2009, at the Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Free with zoo admission - adults 12 and older, $11; ages 3 to 11 and seniors 62 and older, $9; under three are free.

Writing Effectively Write correctly and effectively to make the best possible first impression on paper or on-line. Learn how at the class from 6 to 8 p.m., October 1, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. The presenter provides strategic marking communications planning and writing for business and nonprofit clients. Registration required in person, online or by calling 860-695-6295.

Excel Basics Learn the basics of Excel in a slow-paced environment from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Thursdays, October 1 through 29, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Register in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295. Plan to attend all classes in the course.

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Taste of Cromwell The sixth annual Taste of Cromwell featuring a wine tasting, food, desserts and specialties from 20 Cromwell area restaurants, will be held at 7 p.m., October 2, 2009, at the Holy Apostles College & Seminary, 33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, all to benefit The Children's Home of Cromwell. Silent and teacup auctions feature nearly 100 items including a three-day weekend in Cape Cod, Red Sox and Yankee's gift pack, signed golf memorabilia, spa treatments and more. Information, www.childhome.org, 860-635-6010.l

Consignment Sale The MOMS Club of South Windsor North Children's Consignment Sale will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., October 2, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 3, 2009, at the South Windsor Fire Department, 1175 Ellington Road, South Windsor. On October 2, the entry fee is $5, free on October 3. Keep 60 percent of your sales, the remaining 40 percent goes to charity - the South Windsor Safe Home. Items wanted include size 0 to 12 year clothing, shoes, boots, maternity clothes, winter jacks, snow attire, strollers, baby gear - high chairs, exersaucers, large indoor toys, outdoor toys. Information, 860-648-2653, 860-644-3478 to participate.

Baby and Children's Consignment A Baby/Children's Consignment Sale will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., October 2; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 3, at the Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Road, Avon. Admission is $5 on October 2 and free on October 3. Featured will be cribs, strollers, toys, sports equipment plus clothing from newborn to children's 14, all very reasonably priced. Proceeds and leftover items will donated to women;'s and children's area charities. Information, www.ajwc-ct.org.

PowerPoint Basics Learn PowerPoint and create an electronic slide show at a free class from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Fridays, October 2 through 16, 2009, at the Goodwin Branch of the Hartford Public Library, 460 New Britain Avenue, Hartford. Register in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7480. Plan to attend all classes i.n the course.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa will hold a Wine and Chocolate Tasting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 2, 2009, at the TIMEXPO Museum, 175 Union Street, Waterbury. Admission is $50 per person of $90 per couple and all proceeds benefit a sister hospice - Gonja Lutheran Hospital & Pallatative Care in Tanzania, Africa. Information, 203-437-3111.

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Pet Fair and Dog Walk Woofapalooza - a Pet Fair and Dog Walk - will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 3, 2009, at Hubbard Park, West Main Street, Meriden. There will be food, a DJs, a microchip clinic, local vendors, pet adoptions, free nail clipping, Wally the Green Monster and Rocky the Rock Cat. Information, www.meridenrotary.org/centralctpetfair. Free.

Car Show The second annual Windham Tech Car Show will be held from noon to 4 p.m., October 3, 2009, at the school, 210 Birch Street, Willimantic. Rain date is October 4. A $5 minimum donation is asked of all vehicles entering the show. Awards, produced by the tech school Manufacturing Technology Department will be given in 17 categories. Concessions will be operated by the school's Culinary Department and will feature cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fritters, fries, chili, chowder, a bake sale and more. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars.

Blessing of the Animals The Blessing of the Animals will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 3, 2009, at St. George's Church in Middlebury.

Walktober Tours The farms of The Farmer's Cow are opening their land for a series of Walktober events this October. Three tours will be offered that will allow people to experience the beauty of the farms and learn how milk is produced. The first one is at 2 p.m., October 3, 2009, at Moos and More at Cushman Farms in Franklin. Visit the cows at milking time and take a walk to enjoy the fall foliage and see the calves. The next walk is at 2 p.m., October 11 at over the Hill and Through the Woods at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. Stroll through the extensive gardens and see the fields of crops that feed the cows. Enjoy a historic farm. October 12 at 2 p.m. is the final tour at Cows and Fields at Graywall Farms in Lebanon. Tour the barns and fields and the farms acres of rolling farm land. Learn about milk production and view the maple trees at the peak foliage display. All are free and no reservation required. Information, directions available on www.TheFarmersCow.com or call 866-355-C0WS or e-mail at farmers@TheFarmersCow.com.

Open Studios Art Space presents the 12th annual City-Wide Open Studios featuring Jaime Kriksciun glass work with guest artist Brian Huff from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 3, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 4, 2009m, at Erector Square, 319 Peck Street, New Haven, second floor or building one, studio H. Enjoy a snifter of wine, cheese and art.

Ezra Academy An Open House at Ezra Academy, 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, will beheld from 9:30 to 11 a.m., October 5, 2009. The academy is a Solomon Schecter Jewish Day School serving grades kindergarten through grade eight. Information, www.ezracademy.net.

Touch-a-Truck The Great Oak Middle School Show Choir and Jazz Band have been selected to perform as cast members in the April 2010, "Destination Disney. Touch-a-Truck Day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 3, 2009, at the Great Oak Middle School, Oxford, includes safety venues with CT state troopers, car seat checks and the rollover as well as the truck venue. Children will be able to climb in, explore 15 large trucks and construction equipment including tankers, dump trucks, cement trucks, hook and ladder fire trucks, an ambulance and police car. Food, crafts, games and activities will be part of this event. Admission is $4 per child.

Indoor Tag Sale An Indoor Tag Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 3, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 4, 2009, at East Catholic High School, 115 New State Road, Manchester. Admission is $3 for the presale at 8 a,.m., October 3, $1 admission after 9 a.m., free on October 4.

NFA Marching Band Classic The annual NFA Wildcat marching Band Classic USSBA Band Competition is planned from 6 to 10 p.m., October 3, 2009, at Norwich Free Academy, 305 Broadway. Norwich. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens with those under five free. participating bands are from Rockville, Cranston, RI, Montville, Putnam, East Lyme, Enfield, New London, Groton, and NFA. Extra parking at Kelly Middle School with free shuttle. Refreshments available.

Fire Department Open House The Westfield Volunteer Fire Department, 653 east Street, Middletown, will host a Fire Prevention Week Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 3, 2009. There will be demonstrations and hands-on activities including fire hose use, EMS boarding and collaring, escape from a smoke-filled room, donning of turnout gear, ladder truck demonstrations and use of the Jews of life. Residents will also be able to meet their firefighters and get a first-hand look at the equipment and apparatus. Hand-outs, posters, stickers, magnets,brochures and children's fire helmets.

Pasta Dinner A Pasta Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the Giving tree at Christmas for local families in need and for dinners for the homeless shelter in Middletown, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., October 3, 2009, at the First Congregational Church of Deep River, 1 Church Street. Bring a non-perishable food item fro the local food pantry. Adults are $8. children $4 and those three and younger are free.

Pet Toy RunBikers Against Animal Cruelty will hold its second annual Pet Toy Run October 3, 2009, beginning at 11 a.m. from Phil's Bar and Grill, 97 Quinnipiac Avenue, West Haven. Admission is $20 per rider, $15 per passenger; non-riders are $20 per person or $35 per couple. Stops are at Main St. Feed in Durham, Humphrey's in Branford, Screwey Lewey's in North Branford and ending at Lakeside Tavern in Branford. The wish list includes items such as pet toys, food, trash bags, blankets, towels, bleach, laundry detergent, flat sheets and any other items that would make shelter and colony animals comfortable. Information, www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org.

Harvest Festival The sixth annual Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 3, 2009, on Main Street in Ansonia. Free. Featured will be about 90 vendors, a classic car show, live entertainment. Rain date is October 10. Information, www.AnsoniaHarvestFest.com.

Harvest Sale he 51st Annual Harvest Sale will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 West Main Street, Stafford Springs, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., October 3, 2009. Free admission. Featured will be Slovak pastries, home-baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jam, pickles, fresh cider, mum plants, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, crafts, cider donuts, pumpkin donuts and more. Information, www.holytrinitystafford.org.

Apple & Chowder Festival Area residents are invited to enjoy homemade food, crafts and children's activities at the Apple & Chowder Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 3, 2009, at the Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church Street, Hebron. Fresh apple pie, apple muffins and apple crisp, clam chowder, corn chowder, hot dogs, chili, cider, apples, pumpkins, all available for sale. For children, there is cotton candy and an inflatable obstacle course and games with prizes, face painting. Crafts and vendors. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus with proceeds benefiting local charities.

Walk From Obesity The Greater CT Walk From Obesity will host the walk October 3, 2009, at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. and the walk steps off at 11 a.m. Fee is $25. Funds raised support the ASMBS Foundation to increase research funding for obesity, improve awareness of the negative stigma associated with obesity and provide educational resources for those affected. Register on-line at www.walkfromobesity.com.

Putting on the Dog Putting on the Dog IV, a wine, beer and spirit tasting and silent auction, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., October 3, 2009, at Taunton Press, 63 South Main Street, Newtown, sponsored by Canine Advocates of Newtown. Admission is $30 for members and $40 for guests. The evening includes trays of hors d'oeurves donated by area restaurants, fine vintage wines, live music and auction items including a round of golf, limo roundtrip to New York City, original jewelry, paintings, portrait sessions. Call 203-426-5327 for tickets and information. Tickets may also be purchased at Yankee Wine & Liquor, Stop & Save, Prudential Realty and Your Healthy Pet, or mail a SASE and a check to Canine Advocates of Newtown, PO Box 236, Newtown, CT 06470.

Apple Festival The Vernon United Methodist Church, 401 Hartford Tpke., Route 30, Vernon, will hold an Apple Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 3, 2009. The event features freshly baked apple pies (some sugar-free), baked goods, cider and freshly picked apples, crafts, attic treasures, games for children, hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, apple crisp and ice cream. Rain or shine. Information, www.gbgm-umc.org/VUMC-CT.

Heritage Weekend A living history event featuring reenactors including Abraham Lincoln and Gen. Robert E. Lee and others, military and civilian encampments, house tours, children's games, craft demonstrations, farm animals, cemetery tour and an apple pie contest, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 3 and 4, 2009, at the Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Road, Niantic. Free. Information, www.smithharris.org.

Prostate Cancer Symposium The Yale Cancer Center will host a symposium - Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know, a conference for patients, survivors and their families, and all those interested in learning more about the prevention, detection and treatment. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 3, 2009, at The Anlyan Center, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven. Free. Breakfast provided, free parking. information, www.yalecancercente.org, 203-436-8549.

Fall Fling Fall Fling: Leaves and Lights will be held at 6 p.m., October 3, 2009, at Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main Street, New Britain. The event will feature a martini and piano bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, silent auction, live auction, raffle, live dance music. Admission is $60 per person. Information, 860-229-2072, www.trinityonmain.org.

Fall Fair The 59th annual Fall Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 3, 2009, at the New Milford United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Road, Route 7, New Milford. Free admission. Featured will be a white elephant table, tag sale, antiques, furniture, crafts, toys, games, electronics, outside vendors, baked goods, soups and breads, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and beverage, a bounce house for children and free parking. Information, www.newmilfordumc.org, 860-354-4596.

Atlatl Days at Hammonasset Experience the power of the atlatl at the 2009 Hammonasset Festival, a celebration of nature and native American culture, music, presentations, dancing, food and other activities, October 3, 2009. There will be local competitions using the atlatl, an ancient spear-throwing tool that predates the bow and arrow. Bring your own atlatl and darts or borrow one of the museums. Master craftspeople will demonstrate the art of flint-knapping and other ancient technologies. Free. Sponsored by the CT State Museum of Natural History. Information, www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalendar.html.

Cricket Capital The public is invited for tea and conversation with members of Hartford’s celebrated Cricket Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 3, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Learn the finer points of cricket and view highlights from first class games and star players. No registration necessary. Free. Information, www.hplct.org.

Fire Safety Festival The South District Fire Department, 455 Randolph Road, Middletown, will hold a Fire Safety Festival, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 3, 2009,. There will be a live burn demonstration, Amber Alert IDs, a firefighter maze trailer, mobile hospital, 911 simulator, Choking Charlie, vehicle extrication demonstrations, kitchen cooking safety demonstrations, moon bounce, food, balloons and antique fire trucks. Free. Information, 860-349-2448.

Used Book Sale The Hartford Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale from 2 to 5 p.m., October 3. Hardcovers, paperbacks, audiobooks and videos for adults and youth will be on sale. Pay by cash or check. Information, www.hplct.org.

Excel Basics 2003 Create and work with workbooks and worksheets, enter and manipulate data, use and enter formulas and apply formatting in this class on Excel 2003 Basics to be offered from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturdays, October 3 through 24, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. Register in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295. Plan to attend all classes in the course.

Fall Festival The community is invited to the second annual Fall Festival at Tunxis Community College, routes 6 and 177, Farmington, October 3. Free. Jewelry, candy, crafts and other items available for purchase. For children there is face painting, glitter tattoos, henna, caricatures, pumpkin painting and photos with the Rock Cats' mascot. There will also be dance, martial arts and informational demonstrations. Proceeds benefit the Tunxis Student Emergency Fund. Information, www.tunxis.commnet.edu. In case of rain, the festival moves indoors.

Internet Basics Learn to navigate basics, search for information and interact on-line in this Internet Basics Course to be taught from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, October 3 through 246, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 460 New Britain Avenue, Hartford. Free. Register in person, on line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295. Plan to attend all classes in this course.

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Family Barbecue A Family barbecue to benefit the Cynthia A. Carano Memorial Fund will be held from noon to 5 p.m., October 4, 2009, at the Preston Community Park, Route 117, Preston. Admission is $10 for those 12 to adult, $5 for those under 12. There will be food, entertainment for an amazing teacher. Raffle prizes will be given throughout the day along with a magic show, dance performance, disc jockey, face painting, tattoos, children's games, small car show. The ticket prices includes food. Carano was a teacher in the town of Preston for over 20 years and died in February from bacterial pneumonia.

Open House An Open House will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., October 4, 2009, at the Mortlake Fire Company, 12 Canterbury Road, Brooklyn. The event will feature the CT State Police and Child ID tags, Department of Homeland Security, DEP and visits with Smokey the Bear, a smoke house, fire extinguisher demonstrations and a display of the department's fire, EMS and rescue vehicles. Educational materials, refreshments and fun for all ages.

Benefit Barbecue The HomeZooEd 4H Club of New Haven County will host its second annual Barbecue with all the trimmings, raffles, door prizes, moon bounce and two bands, from 2 to 7 p.m., October 4, 2009, at the Devon (Milford) VFW Post 7788, 422 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Admission is $10 per person, $30 a family. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project which provides injured service men and womenan integrated approach to address long-term needs for education, training, advocacy and secondary rehabilitation care for the mind, body and spirit. For ticket sna dinformation, e-mail, jeff@HomeZooEd.org.

Nayaug Canoe race The 21st annual Nayaug Canoe and Kayak Race and Riverfront Celebration will be held October 4, 2009, at the Kinne Farm, Pease Lane, South Glastonbury. Free admission and parking. There will be family fun, food and entertainment beginning with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. A k-9 police dog demonstration is planned. Lunch will be offered for sale by the volunteer fire department. Visit the farm stand for fresh produce and learn more about the non-profit organizations in the display area. The JJ Diamond Band performs at 10:30 a.m. followed by other local bands at 11:30 a.m. The one and two-mile canoe and kayak races begin at noon. The five and eight-mile races begin at 1:30 p.m. for intermediate and advanced paddlers. Information, 860-633-5665 or e-mail djahlgren@cox.net.

Dogtoberfest Run/Walk The Enfield Dog Park Action Committee is seeking runners, joggers and walkers for the Dogtoberfest timed 5K and 2K run as well as a 2K walk October 4, 2009, beginning from the Moose Lodge, 124 South Road, Enfield. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the event begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk. The first 100 participants receive a tee-shirt. Dogs are welcome but have proof of town license and current rabies vaccine. Registration for available at www.enfielddogpark.comn or call 860-508-2839, 860-882-8900.

Autism Spectrum The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, will open at 9 a.m., October 4, 2009, for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Explore the exhibits and see the stars in the science dome. Families are welcome to stay after the museum opens at 11 a.m. Admission is $12 for non-members. Advance registration required, call 860-231-2830, ext. 44 or e-mail events@thechildrensmuseumct.org.

Cartoberfest 2009 Cartoberfest 2009 will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 4, 2009, at 283 Main Street, Route 44, New Hartford, with proceeds to benefit New Hartford Fire & Rescue. Dash plaques will be given to the first 500 show vehicles. There will be food, music, door prizes. Donations welcome. Spectators invited.

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Excel Basics 2003 Create and work with workbooks and worksheets, enter and manipulate data, use and enter formulas and apply formatting in this class on Excel 2003 Basics to be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mondays, October 5 through 19, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, Mark Twain Branch, 256 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. Register in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7540. Plan to attend all classes in the course.

Word 2007: Mail Merge Address a document to a variety of contacts in a database, merge documents, distribute and track changes in this class to be offered from 6 to 8 p.m., October 5, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Some keyboarding and basic Word skills required. Register in person, on line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

Publisher2003 Basics Create brochures, business cards, flier and more with the basics of Publisher. Classes will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Mondays, October 5 through 19, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, Albany Branch, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. Free. Register in person, on line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7380.

Business Advice "Thirteen Things You Need to Consider If You Want to Go Into Business Or If Your Business is Stuck in Neutral," to be offered from 6 to 8 p.m., October 5, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. This workshop will help businessowners focus or refocus on what needs to be done to do business. Register in person, on line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

Golf Tournament The Connection second annual Benefit Golf Outing will be held at 10 a..m., October 5, 2009, at TPC River Highlands, 1 Golf Club Road, Cromwell. Fee is $300 per player or $1,200 per foursome and includes greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner buffet, awards, gifts contests, cocktail social, silent auction and more. Sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit The Connection Fund which serves 3,500 adults and children through supportive housing, community justice, behavioral health and women and children's programs. Information, www.theconnection.org.

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Navajo Indian Day The public is invited to a free presentation on the culture, traditions and history of the Navajo Indians from 10 to 11:30 a.m., october 6, 2009, in Room 6-127 of Tunxis Community College, routes 6 and 177, Farmington. Refreshments and authentic navajo tacos made with frybread will be served. Six tribe members from the Navajo Reservations in Gallup, NM, will be featured during the presentation which includes talks on Navajo religious ceremonies, sacred sites, and child-rearing. Performances will feature Navajo drum and flute, dancing and singing of traditional Navajo songs. Information on the event or on Tunxis courses on American Indians, call 860-255-3734 or 860-255-3500, e-mail foneil@yxcc.commnet.edu.

Long-Term Care Information A free Long-Term care Insurance Informational Seminar and Wine Tasting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 6, 2009, at Windham Wine and Spirits, 1182 Main Street, Willimantic. Free. Subjects to be covered include Medicare, medical insurance, Medicaid, long term care and the CT partnership. Information and to register, visit, www.windhamchamber.com or call 860-423-6389.

Job/Career Fair Heroes 4 Hire Job and Career Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 6, 2009, at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, sponsored by the CT Department of Labor, CBS Radio and the CT Veterans Administration. There will be federal and state veterans benefits information booths, free resume critiques, internet access to job applications and job boards on the Mobile Career Center. Positions available in most fields. No registration required and admission is free. Information, www.ctjobfairs.com.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., October 6, 2009, at Cedar Woods, 80 Cedar Street, Branford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Breast Cancer Screening Hartford Hospital's mobile mammography unit will visit Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., October 6, 2009. If you are between 35 and 40 and have never had a mammogram or over 40 and have not had one in the past year, you are eligible for this screening. Insurance will be billed and the co-pay is the patient's responsibility. Those with no insurance may be assisted by hospital donated funds. Register at 860-695-6295 or in person at the library.

Business Plan Basics Learn how to write a business plan with Dennis Brown, Connecticut Community Investment Corporation, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 6, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Register in person, on line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

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Scrunchy's Plahouse The Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, Forestville, will host Scrunchy's Playhouse with Karen at 10 a.m., October 7, November 4, and December 2. Free and registration not required. Information, visit the library or call 860-584-7790.

Oral Histories Oral History Interviews: Tips and Techniques, will be discussed from 5:30 to 7 p.m., October 7, 2009, at the Hartford History Center, third floor, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free, reservations required. The workshop will provide techniques and tips for those interested in capturing oral histories. Every person and place has a history. Reservations, 860-695-6347. Light refreshments.

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Poe's 200th Birthday The Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church Street, Rocky Hill, will present a free, one-hour lecture on Edgar Allen Poe - His Writing Life. In the persona of Poe himself, actor Lou Harmon from the Trail of Terror, will read from Poe's work while providing an intimate glimpse into the life of the writer. Free. Information, www.rockyhilllibrary.info, 860-258-7621.

Family Matters Mountain Laurel of Glastonbury will host an informative presentation at 6 p.m., October 8, 2009, at 1177 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury. Patty O'Brien of the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present "Family Matters," and topics to be covered include the importance of family meetings, the emotional rollercoaster, taking care of the caregiver and grieving the losses related to Alzheimer's. Free. A light supper will be served. reservations, 860-652-3444.

Depression Screening A free anonymous Mental Health Screening will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 8, 2009, at sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Bridgeport, Stratford, New Haven and Newtown, sponsored by the Southwest Regional Mental health Board Inc. Feeling tired? Anxious? Worried? Angry? Sad? Get some answers. Dial 211 for times and locations.

Fall Frolic The Avalonia Land Conservancy will hold a Fall Frolic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 8, 2009, at the Preston Nature Preserve, Krug Road, Preston. Free. The Celtic rhythms and lyrics of musicians Peter Leibert and Ed Yother, as well as Bluegrass by Pretty Good Clip will entertain at the Fall Frolic. There will be arts and crafts, fames, a bird walk, nature walk, displays by local farmers. Park at the Preston Memorial School, Route 165, and shuttle to the preserve. Bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. Free. Information, www.avaklonialandconservance.org.

Follow the Falcon "Where I Went: Follow the Falcon," a talk about great trips, good tips and things to avoid, facilitated by Joseph Hoefflinger and Jeaneen Buchanan, sponsored by Cruise and Travel Planners. It will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 8, 2009, at the Huntington Branch Library, Shelton. This month: explore the world following the Maltese Falcon. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Deception of Dress Lecture The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, executive director and curator Kathleen Maher will discuss how fashion through the ages has served to enhance, exaggerate, embellish and deceive. The talk will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 8, 2009, at the museum. Free with museum admission. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Educators' Open House The Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration has an Education Department that offers a variety of fun and engaging classes and programs. It will hold an open house from 6:15 to 8 p.m., October 8, 2009, for teachers of all grades, science coordinators, principals, superintendents and home schoolers and their families. Discover the educational offerings, visit the classroom, meet the staff, explore behind-the-scenes area and enter to win a free Penguin Encounter Program and other marine prizes. For information and to register, call 860-572-5955, ext. 520. Free. The aquarium is located at 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., October 8, 2009, at East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue, East Haven. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Book Bites The Book Bites monthly discussion book for October is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Book Bites meets at the Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street in Forestville at 5:30 p.m., October 8, with potluck, and at 1:30 p.m., October 13, 2009, with light refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the library. Information or to register, visit the library or call 860-584-7790.

Cancer Forum Hope Not Fear: Breast cancer Community Forum will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 8, 2009, at Yale's West Campus, 141 Frontage Road, Orange, sponsored by the Yale Cancer Center. Free. The purpose is to educate and update breast cancer survivors, their families and the community on the latest advances in the detection, treatment and prevention of breast cancer. It will also explore ways which breast cancer can be conquered. Lunch provided. Information, www.yalecancercenter.org, 203-688-2000.

Tasteful Event 2009 A Tasteful Event 2009 to benefit YFS, a non-profit Southbury-Middlebury Youth and Family Services, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., October 8, 2009, at the Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southbury Road, Router 188m, Middlebury. WFSB's Teresa Labarbera will be the emcee. Advanced tickets are $40 when purchased through YFS by calling 203-758-1441, $42 per person through the Palace Theater via www.atastefulevent.org, and $45 at the door. Information, 203-758-1441.

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Pumpkin Patch Ride a trolley to a very special pumpkin patch where each child can pick a free pumpkin. On the return ride to the trolley museum, everyone can decorate it, have their face painted, get a tattoo, play with a train and coloring tables. The event takes place from October 9 to 31, 2009 from the CT Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor. Adults are $10, senior citizens $8, youths are $6 and those under two are $3. Information, www.ct-trolley.org.

Health and Wellness Expo The Greater Meriden Chamber Health and Wellness Expo will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., October 9, 2009, at the Westfield Meriden Shopping Mall. Over 35 health and wellness exhibitors, live demonstrations on center court, seminars, workshops, Wii competitions and more. At 9:45 a.m. pandemic flu preparedness symposium featuring information on seasonal and H1N1 flue. Free. Information, www.meridenchamber.com.

Telescope ABC's October 4 to 10 is World Space Week. Bring your telescope to The Children's Museum for a night of telescope tutoring. No telescope? There will be telescopes set up. The newest planetarium show "Two Small Pieces of Glass," which is about telescope history, telescope work and the latest telescope technology used to survey the stars. Staff astronomers will teach the basics of telescope use. The program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., October 9, 2009, at the museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford. Admission is $ for members, $10 for non-members. Register at 860-231-2830, ext. 44.

Haunted Hayride A Haunted Hayride will be offered from 7 to 10 p.m., October 9 and 10, 16 and 17, 23 and 24, 2009, at Bishop Farms, 500 South Meriden Road, Cheshire. Admission is $8 for adults and $1 for children three and under. Proceeds will benefit the Shakesperience Productions youth theater and human services programs. Information, www.shakespearienceproductions.org.

Civil War Exhibit View the rarely seen, unique Civil War Exhibit filling six rooms of museum-quality artifacts such as camp equipment, diaries, paintings, personal items and weapons, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 9, 10 and 11, 2009, at the Gaylord House Museum, 141 Center Street, Route 20, West Hartland, between Riverton and Granby. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for those under 12. This exhibit is been offered for viewing only three times int he last 15 years. Pack a picnic lunch, some chairs or a blanket if the weather is good. Information, www.munic.state.ct.us/HARTLAND/HARTLAND.htm.

Comedy Show Our Companions Animal Sanctuary will host a comedy show featuring Louis Ramey and Tina Giorgi, at October 9, 2009, at the Theater of the Performing Arts in Hartford. A 5:30 p.m. celebrity cocktail pre-show reception with a 7:30 p.m. show. Admission is $35, priority seating is $75. Proceeds benefit animal rescue work. Information, www.ourcompanions.org, 860-242-9999, ext. 300.

Harry Chapin Tribute The Legendary Songs of Harry Chapin, a tribute performed by Satinwood featuring original Chapin band members Howard Fields and "Big John" Wallace will be held at 8 p.m., October 9, 2009, at the Broad Brook Opera House. Tickets are $35 and $25. Bring a food donation for Enfield Loaves and Fishes. Information, www.satinwood.net, 860-668-0098.

NHSO Pops! Join the New Haven Symphony Orchestra Pops! for opening night of the pops season, "A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, at 7:30 p.m., October 9, 2009, at East Haven High School Performance Center. Ella for the evening is Shaleah Adkisson, a rising start of the Broadway stage. Single tickets are $35 to $45 and season subscriptions can be purchased through the NHSO Box Office at 203-865-0831, ext. 10 or online at www.newhavensymphony.org.

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Anniversary Celebration The Town of Union will celebrate its 275th anniversary October 10 to 12, 2009, in Union, sponsored by the Union Historical Society. Free. At 10 a.m., October 10, there will be a walking tour of the Union Green Historical District followed at 1:30 p.m. with an anniversary ceremony with birthday cake at the Palmer Parish Hall, Union Center. On October 112, a special anniversary service will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m., at the Congregational Church of Union in Union Center. On October 12, the walking tour will be repeated at 10 a.m. Information, www.unionconnecticut.org.

Chili Challenge A record number - 35 - of restaurants, businesses and creative cooks have signed up for the Windsor Chili Challenged to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 10, 2009, on the Windsor Green, 275 Broad Street. Samples of chili will be available for $1 each. Live music. Sponsored by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. In addition, 29 artistic dogs will be on display on the Chamber lawn during the Chili Challenge. Views these Paws for a Cause Pups for the last time before they are adopted out at the Paws for a Cause Auction October 23. Information, www.windsorcc.org.

Dry Land Canoe Race Support Windsor's Food and Fuel Banks at the Windsor Kiwanis Club Canoe Race on the Windsor Town Green from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 10, 2009. A number of canoes, sponsored by local service clubs, churches, and organizations, will be on the green, and accepting donations of non-perishables and money for the banks. The distance the canoe travels is dependent on the amount of food or cash donated by the public. All donations stay in Windsor. Infromation, 860-683-0370.

Arts and Crafts Fair The Windsor Lions Club will host an Arts and Crafts Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 10, 2009, on the Windsor Green, 275 Broad Street. Information, 860-285-0727.

Fire Department Exhibits October is Fire Prevention Month and members of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department along with the Town of Windsor Fire Marshal will be on the Windsor Town Green, 275 Broad Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 10, 2009. There will be fire safety information and fire fighting apparatus on display. Information, 860-285-1971.

Garlic & Harvest Festival A Garlic & Harvest Festival will be held October 10 and 11, 2009, at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds. There will be cooking demonstrations, lots of samples, garlic lectures, fresh garlic, live entertainment, a garlic food court, rides and craft vendors. Information, www.garlicfestct.com.

Bike Run The Animal Rescue Foundation will host a Bike Run October 10, 2009, from the Old School Social Club, 33 Tosun Road, Wolcott. The ride ends at the Wolcott VFW. A potluck picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the VFW, 1500 Wolcott Road, Wolcott, bring a favorite dish and sample those that others bring. Donation is $10. Proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation whose facility was destroyed by a fire. Information, 203-528-8001.

Firefighters' Mass The 2009 Firefighters/EMS Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m., October 10, 2009, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. A procession will begin on or about 4:30 p.m. at Chelsea parade. Registration and organization will be at 3 p.m. Following the Mass, a reception will be held in Cathedral Hall. Personnel from all religious beliefs are welcome and the Mass is a memorial for all those who have lost their lives in the performance of their duty/ Information, matraber@gmail.com.

Motion Marching Band Competition The Cheshire High School Marching Band is hosting 19 high school marching bands from across the state in one of the largest U.S. Scholastic Band Association competitions in Connecticut. It will be held from 4 to 10 p.m., October 10, 2009, at Cheshire High School, 525 South Main Street, Cheshire. Rain or shine. Cheshire will perform an exhibition of its 2009 field show Buggin' Out at 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at the gate.

Bodie's Place Come to Bodie's Place at Eisenhower Park in Milford from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 10, 2009, for a free special event to share in the next phase of the development of the area, see the design and get a virtual tour of what the playground and surrounding area will look like. New fund-raising initiatives will be announced. Refreshments, face painting, balloons and pictures will be available as well as free child ID kits. Information, www.www.bodiesplace.org or e-mail lvaccino1010@optimum.net.

Scarecrow Festifall The first Essex Scarecrow Festifall will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., October 10, 2009, at Essex Village Town Green.Free admission for all. There will be scarecrow and pie contests, children's games. Performing from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. will be The Corby's and from 6 to 8 p.m., an outdoor presentation of "The Wizard of Oz. Partial proceeds benefit Breast cancer research. Sponsored by the Essex Board of Traded. Information, www.essexboardoftrade.com.

Family Concert Join the New Haven Symphony Orchestra for its third annual Family Concert Series presents The Big Bang Theory from 2 to 3 p.m., October 10, 2009, at Omni Hotel Ballroom in New Haven. There will be a vast collection of instruments, rhythms and cultural traditions from around the world. A special dance team from Guinea West Africa and a Korean master musician will be part of the program. Single tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for children, 203-865-0831, ext. 10 or on-line at www.newhavensymphony.org.

Memoir Writing Class Mysteries of Our Lives: Memoir Writing Class will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m., October 10, 2009, at the Bridgeport Public Library, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport. Free. Participants will share and write about their personal and family memories of the stock market crash of 1929 impacted their lives and how they made it through the Great Depression. Information, www.barnum-museum.org, 203-331-1104.

Big Read Mystery Lab The Discovery Museum's Big Read Mystery Lab will bring out your inner detective. Visitors from October 10 to November 21, 2009, can gather clues and examine evidence to solve a totally fictional, historically hokey "Crimes of Science." Included with general museum admission. The museum is located at 4450 park Avenue, Bridgeport. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

NHSO Pops! Join the New Haven Symphony Orchestra Pops! for opening night of the pops season, "A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, at 7:30 p.m., October 10, 2009, at Hamden Middle School. Ella for the evening is Shaleah Adkisson, a rising start of the Broadway stage. Single tickets are $35 to $45 and season subscriptions can be purchased through the NHSO Box Office at 203-865-0831, ext. 10 or online at www.newhavensymphony.org.

5K Walk/Run Be part of a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the celebration of the hospital's 100 years of caring. it will be held October 10, 2009, at the center, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the event at 9 a.m. Entertainment, food and beverages available to all participants and families. Registration forms can be found at www.griffinhealth.org or for a brochure and information, 203-732-1284 or e-mail 5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.

Mysterious Mushrooms Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms and other fungi are mysterious life forms that pop up suddenly, can become full grown in a matter of hours and are colorful, sometimes delicious and sometimes deadly. The program, sponsored buy the CT Museum of Natural History, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 10, 2009, at a central Connecticut location. Advance registration, $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Bring a picnic lunch. Information and to register, 860-486-4460, www.mnh.uconn.edu.

What the Sea Left Behind Discover the mysterious treasures washed ashore by tides during "What the Sea left Behind," an educational family program offered by the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, to be held at Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford. The cost is $7 per person and children must be accompanied by a paid adult. Take a close look at what the sea leaves behind and what the items actually are. Information and to register, 860-572-5955, ext. 520.

Pumpkin Fest The 2009 Pumpkin Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 10, 2009, at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 331 Orchard Street, Rocky Hill. There will be hay rides, pony rides, obstacle race, games and face painting, over 100 items int he silent auction, raffle, teacup auction, homemade pies. Prices range from $2 to $17. Proceeds benefit outreach programs, maintaining the Field of Dreams vegetables for the needy and food pantries.

Wellness Fair World Without Limits Wellness Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 .m., October 10, 2009, at The First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield. Free. Public invited for health screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, mammograms, prostate, glaucoma, dental and more along with activities and demonstrations for those three through senior citizens. Zumba, healthy cooking demonstrations, cardio kickboxing, CPR instruction and more. Families invited. Register at 860-263-3604, www.firstcathedral.org.

Cedar Hill’s Notable Trees Join tree expert Ed Richardson as he leads a tour of Cedar Hill’s expansive tree population at 10 a.m., October 10, 2009. It will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford and the cost is $5. The tour includes the rare trees to state champions.

Walktober: Reading the Landscape Bring the family to explore the fields and forests surrounding the Hale Homestead on this nature walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m., October 10, 2009, at the Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry. Connecticut Landmarks staff member Kay O’Crowley will lead the group on a discussion of the evolution of the landscape since 1775 and the Hale family’s sacrifices for the Patriot cause. Refreshments available. Information, www.ctlandmarks.org.

Hempstead Harvest Festival The third annual Hempstead Harvest Festival, qq a.m. to 5 p.m., October 10, 2009, features all-day musical performances in the American folk tradition, cider pressing demonstrations, beer-brewing workshops using both traditional and contemporary methods and hops grown on the Hempsted property. Bring the children for traditional lawn games, colonial crafts and house tours. The house is located at 11 Hempstead Street, new London. Free with suggested $5 donation. Information, www.ctlandmarks.org.

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Fall Flock of Cars The Fall Flock of Cars will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., October 11, 2009, at the Blackbird Tavern, 6 Way Road, Middlefield. Free admission. Goodie bags for the first 50 cars, trophies, raffle prizes with proceeds to benefit the CT Children's Medical Center in Hartford. Information, www.blackbirdtavern.com.

Dogs on the Dock Steamboat Dock on the Essex waterfront will be "going to the dogs" with the fifth annual "Docks on the Dock" parade and competition at 2 p.m., October 11, 2009. Dogs, their owners and dog lovers are invited. Last year, more than 70 dogs and more than 200 fans attended. Dog participant registration begins at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Rain or shine. There will be canine competitions such as best nautical costume, best owner look-alike, best pet trick, best dock jumping. Sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade and the CT River Museum. Registration is $10 per dog and $5 for each additional dog with proceeds benefiting local animal rescue shelters. Forms may be obtained at Essex businesses and the museum prior to the event or at registration tables day of event. All dogs must have 2009 license and rabies tag. Information, 860-767-8269, www.ctrivermuseum.org or www.essexct.com.

Walktober Tours The farms of The Farmer's Cow are opening their land for a series of Walktober events this October. Tours will be offered that will allow people to experience the beauty of the farms and learn how milk is produced. The next walk is at 2 p.m., October 11 at over the Hill and Through the Woods at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. Stroll through the extensive gardens and see the fields of crops that feed the cows. Enjoy a historic farm. October 12 at 2 p.m. is the final tour at Cows and Fields at Graywall Farms in Lebanon. Tour the barns and fields and the farms acres of rolling farm land. Learn about milk production and view the maple trees at the peak foliage display. All are free and no reservation required. Information, directions available on www.TheFarmersCow.com or call 866-355-C0WS or e-mail at farmers@TheFarmersCow.com.

Car Cruise The Ryders Landing Classic Car Show to benefit the Merritt Parkway Conservancy will be held from noon to 4 p.m., October 11, 2009, at Ryders Landing, 88 Ryders Lane, Stratford. Over 100 classic cars will be on display with People's Choice Awards and special ballots for children. Joe Pepitone, whose car and Merritt Parkway art is featured in the October issue of Hemmings Classic Car, will attend. Music and food will be available. Rain date is October 25. Admission is $5 with those 12 and under free. Information, www.merrittparkway.org.

Fall Car Show The Network Against Domestic Abuse in Enfield will host a Fall Car Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 11, 2009, at Sun Valley Resort, Stafford Springs. Admisison is $10 per car, $3 for walk-in spectators. Information, www.networkagainstdomesticabuse.org.

Art of Deception A special exhibition will be presented in the Blue Parlor period room at the Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, call the Art of Deception. It will be on display during museum hours, October 11 through November 22, 2009, and is free with museum admission. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

NHSO Pops! Join the New Haven Symphony Orchestra Pops! for an encore performance of the pops season, "A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, at 3 p.m., October 11, 2009, at Shelton Intermediate School. Ella for the evening is Shaleah Adkisson, a rising start of the Broadway stage. Single tickets are $35 to $45 and season subscriptions can be purchased through the NHSO Box Office at 203-865-0831, ext. 10 or online at www.newhavensymphony.org.

Benefit Hockey Game The Paul Dube Memorial Event will be held from 6;30 to 8:30 p.m., September 11, 2009, at the International Skating Center of Connecticut, 37 Madison Lane, Simsbury. Paul Dube died at age 33 while running a local road race, leaving behind a wife and three children. Proceeds from this event will benefit a scholarship fund. Low-cost barbecue will be available, a two-hour family skate, silent auction and the game. Admission is $15 per person. Information, www.isccskate.com.

Wheel-a-Thon Fundraiser The Center for Disability Rights 2009 Wheel-a-Thon is a fundraising and community awareness campaign to benefit the youth programs and activities for the Center for Disability Rights in West Haven and its partners. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 11, 2009, at the Savin Rock Conference Center, West Haven. Teams of two to six people will navigate a one-mile course along the West Haven shoreline with a wheelchair. Prizes will be given to the top fundraising team followed by a free picnic and awards. To register, www.wheel-a-thon.org.

Producing Food The ways people produce their material needs such as food influences and and determines how they structure their social arrangements and individual roles within a society. Dr. Phoebe Godfrey of the Department of Sociology at the University of Connecticut, will examine the reasons food production systems can be destructive to the planet as well as human health and welfare. Her talk will be held at 3 p.m., October 11, 2009, in the Biology/Physics Buidling, Room 130. Free. information, www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcaleendar,html.

Model Train Show The New Haven & Derby Model Railroad Club annual Model Train Show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., October 11, 2009, at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Route 152, Orange. Admission is $5 for adults, teens ages 12 to 18 with an adult are $1 with those under 12 free. All kinds of model railroad merchandise, operating layouts, door prizes, food service, handicapped accessible and free parking. Information, www.newhaven-derbymodelrailroadclub.org.

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Walktober Tours The farms of The Farmer's Cow are opening their land for a series of Walktober events this October. Tours will be offered that will allow people to experience the beauty of the farms and learn how milk is produced. October 12 at 2 p.m. is the final tour at Cows and Fields at Graywall Farms in Lebanon. Tour the barns and fields and the farms acres of rolling farm land. Learn about milk production and view the maple trees at the peak foliage display. All are free and no reservation required. Information, directions available on www.TheFarmersCow.com or call 866-355-C0WS or e-mail at farmers@TheFarmersCow.com.

Art Day Visit the Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, from noon to 3 p.m., October 12, 2009, at learn about art and create an autumn masterpiece. A special art instructor will help children make their own color wheels and learn cool art techniques. Guests can create and display their fall-themed art throughout the museum and take it home. Free with museum admission. Information, www.Thechidlrensmuseumct.org.

Word 2009 Word 2007: Envelopes and Labels will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., October 12, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Create envelopes, use delivery and return addresses and create labels. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

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Tiara Tuesday Tiara Tuesday is Hartford's hottest networking event. Mingle with the city's professionals and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 13, 2009, at Elements Bistro, 1128 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Tiaras will be available for purchase or bring one. Gentlemen, tiaras are not required. The $10 donation benefits Dress for Success to benefit local women in need. Information, www.dressforsuccess.org/hartford.

Original Play "Voices", an origial production by F,. Reed Brown, will be presented at St. Joseph College, at 7:30 p.m., October 13, 2009, in the Hoffman Auditorium on the campus, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford. described as "five solo performances interwoven together," "Voices" is a gripping play that uses the writings of Emily Dickinson, Anne frank, Langston Hughes, Helen Keller and Henry David Thoreau. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, $12 for children; day of performance tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens, $17 for children, general seating. Information, call 860-231-5555 or on-line at www.sjc.edu/arts.

'The Malted Falcon' Children ages nine to 11 are invited to four weekly programs to listen to discuss and sold a comic mystery. It will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., October 13, 2009, at the Huntington Branch Library in Shelton. Free. Bring a canned, non-perishable food item for the Area Congregations Together Food Bank. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Movies for Moms Bow Tie Cinemas Movies for Moms will be offered to moms, dads, caregivers and their babies or toddlers, at 10:30 a.m., October 13 and November 14, 2009, at the cinemas, 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford. Admission is $8.50. A special guest speaker will provide a 15-minute presentation on a topic relating to children and parents. The following accommodations will be made for attendees: lights will be half-dim, sound will be lowered slightly, a dressing table will be located in the theater, a bottle warming station will be in the lobby and there will be space to park strollers. The movie schedule is: “Love Happens,” September 22; “Couples Retreat,” October 13: and “The Twilight Sage: New Moon,” November 24. Information, www.bowtiecinemas.com.

Nonprofit Mergers and Collaborations This workshop will explore legal issues that arise when organizations are considering affiliation, formal collaboration, consolidation or merger. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, October 13, 2009, at Hartford Pubic Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. It is free. Registration required in person, online or by calling 860-695-6295

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., October 13, 2009, at Robert’s Food Center, 514 Old Toll Road, Madison Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

’Smoke, Fire and Angels’ Mark Robinson author of “Smoke, Fire and Angels,” and a victim of the Avon Mountain crash in July 2005, will speak about the dramatic story that day and how he came to write the book. His talk will be at 7 p.m., October 13, 2009, at the Avon Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon. Robinson’s book will be for sale and all proceeds will be donated to a fund for crash victims and their families. Information, www.avonctlibrary.info.

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Amazing Grace Retreat Amazing Grace, a day or evening retreat on St. Augustine and St Thomas Aquinas, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 9 p.m., October 14, 2009, at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford. The retreat will explore the intellectual and spiritual quest of two of the Catholic church's most renowned saints and theologians. Presents is Dr. Joan Kelly of St. Joseph College and Holy Apostles Seminary. The $30 fee includes lunch or dinner. Register on-line at www.holyfamilyretreat or send the fee to HFPRC, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107. Information, www.holyfamilyretreat.org, 860-521-0440.

Twitter 101 A free class, Twitter 101, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., October 14, 2009, at the Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad Street, Windsor. Learn what Twitter is all about with local businesswoman Jean Kelsey who will give instruction on how to set up an account, use it for business or personal needs and how to use third party applications, the basicis of tweeting, re-tweeting and using this social networking media. Information, 860-285-1918.

Paranormal Expert Paranormal Expert Lorraine Warren will bring her stories as a psychic investigators to Fermni High School, 124 North Maple Street, Enfield, at 6:30 p.m., October 14, 2009. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Sponsored by the Fermi DECA. Tickets, main office of Fermi High School. For information, www.warrens.net or call 860-0763-8800.

Children's Choir The Destiny Africa Children's Choir comes to the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Road, Avon, for a performance at 7 p.m., October 14, 2009. This is one of more than 85 performances scheduled during the choir's two-month New England tour - the first in the US. Dressed in colorful garb, the choir will present a mix of traditional and contemporary songs and dances and some awesome drumming. A free-will offering will be collected. Information, www.westavonchurch.org.

Dinner & A Movie Dinner & A Movie - "LA Confidential," will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m., October 14, 2009, at the Huntington Branch Library, 41 Church Street, Shelton. Corruption torments the Los Angeles police department in the 1950s. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce and Kim Basinger. Dinner will be provided. Free. Information, 203-331-1104. Bring a canned, non-perishable food item for the Area Congregations Together Food Bank. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 14, 2009, at Webster Bank, 1 South Main Street, Branford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Open Computer Lab Ask questions, get answers, learn new skills and practice at this Open Computer Lab to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 14, 2009, at the Dwight Branch of Hartford Public Library, 7 New Park Avenue, Hartford. Free. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7460.

Fall Food Stroll A Fall Food Stroll at Downtown New London’s Historic Waterfront District, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 14, 2009. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 on event day. Sample signature menu items from over two dozen restaurants and specialty shops. Over 30 boutiques, galleries, salons and stores will offer snacks and new fall merchandise specials. Stroll to eclectic and diverse music from local musicians. Buttons are $25 in advance, $30 on Stroll day. Purchase buttons at www.newlondonmainstreet.org, or at 165 State Street, 860-444-2489.

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Animal Fundraiser T.G.I. Friday's Animal Fundraiser will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., October 15, 2009, at 348 Boston Post Road, Orange, to benefit Wags and Whiskers Animal Welfare Group. Twenty percent of the evening proceeds will be donated to Wags and Whiskers. Excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity. Diners must present Benefit Night Flyer in order for the organization to receive 20 percent proceeds. Call 203-937-3642 or pounddogs@yahoo.com to obtain a flyer or for more information.

Comedy Hypnotist Show A Comedy Hypnotist Show for the whole family will be held at 7 p.m., October 15, 2009, at the Litchfield Middle School auditorium, 35 Plumb Hill Road, Litchfield. General admission is $8. Proceeds support the Litchfield Schools FRC Robotics Teams. Tickets are available at the door or may be reserved in advance by e-mailing dakek@litchfieldschools.org. Information on the FRC programs at www.usfirst.org; information on the show, www.swfb.net.

Health and Safety Fair The fifth annual Health and Safety Fair, open to all residents and Windsor Locks employees, will be held form 2 to 5:30 p.m., October 15, 2009, at 50 Church Street, Windsor Locks. There will be a flu clinic and free health screenings, educational and informational materials provided by various town departments, state agencies and local businesses. Information, www.windsorlocskct.org. Free.

Film Showing "The Maltese Falcon" will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m., October 15, 2009, at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport. Free. Part of the Big Read. A talk back discussion with award-winning historian and author Mark Albertson will follow the film. Free. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Job Fair A St. James Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 15, 2009, at 2110 Main Street, Stratford. Fair. Hiring administrators, accounting, finance, IT, marketing, sales and human service professionals. Information, www.stjamesjobfair.info.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, October 15, 2009, at Guilford Senior Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Special Needs Future This workshop, "Your Dependent with Special Needs, Making Their Future More Secure," educates families on the importance of planning for the future of their child or dependent with special needs. This free workshop, at 6:30 p.m., October 15, 2009, will provide a unique opportunity to learn from people who have personal experience with these issues. It will be held in the Bernard & Desrosiers Conference Room of Windham Hospital and is free. To register or for information, www.windhamchamber.com or call 860-423-6389.

Mortgage 101 Mortgage 101 will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., October 15, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. It is free. Review the mortgage process from credit analysis to closing. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending. Registration required in person, online or by calling 860-695-6295.

Facebook Create a Facebook account and learn the basics of using it in this class to be offered from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, October 15 through 29, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295. Plan to attend all classes in this course.

Open Computer Lab Ask questions, get answers, learn new skills and practice at this Open Computer Lab to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 15, 2009, at the Albany Branch of Hartford Public Library, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. Free. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7380.

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Haunted House & Hay Ride A Haunted House and Hay Ride will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., October 16, 17, 29, 30 and 31, 2009, at the North Windham Fire Department, Route 6, North Windham. Admission is $5 for those 12 and over, $13 for those under 12.

Haunted Hayride The Old Saybrook Fire Department will hold its 12the annual Haunted Hayride at 7 p.m. October 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2009, at Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm Street, Old Saybrook. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under five. A possessed tractor-drawn hay wagon leads visitors into the deep, dark, demented woods for a 40-minute ride into the world of ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Bring a can of non-perishable food to donate to the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and receive $1 off admission. The ride may be frightening for young children. Information, www.oldsaybrookfire.com/hayride.html.

Furr Ball The fourth annual Furr Ball will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., October 16, 2009, at Fantasia, 404 Washington Avenue, North Haven, sponsored by halfway Home rescue Inc. Tickets are $35 each with a cash bar. The event will feature dinner, dancing, raffle, silent auction and guest speaker Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States. All of the proceeds benefit Halfway Home Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to saving the lives of abused, abandoned and homeless animals. Information, www.HalfwayHomeRescue.org, 203-239-9697.

Cove Side Carnival The Richard M. Keane Foundation is sponsoring a Cove Side Carnival from noon to 9 p[.m., October 16, and from noon to 6 p.m., October 17, 2009, at Cove Park, State Street, west of the DMV in Old Wethersfield. The event will offer high energy thrill rides, a Ferris wheel, carousel, super slide and children's rides. Food, soda, cotton candy, popcorn and beer and wine in the tent as well as games and WFSB personalities. Money raised will provide after-school programs and computer classes at Silas Deane middle School and the 9/11 memorial Sports Center, movie nights for families, fitness programs for all ages and the purchase of equipment and enhancements to the Sports Center. Information, www.keanefoundation.org.

Music Series Opens The Friends Music Series at the Simsbury Library opens it season at 8 p.m., October 16, 2009, in the Friends program Room. Free, limited seating. The program will feature Singer/Songwriter/Acoustic Guitar Artist Donna Martin. Register at 860-658-7663 or on-line at www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar. Sponsored by the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library.

Community Open House Norwich Technical High School, 7 Mahan Drive, Norwich, will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., October 16, 2009. The new, state-of-the-art building has been in operation since the beginning of this year and replaces a 50-year-old building. All areas will be open for viewing including the Emporium, the Bakery Shoppe and the Sensations Salon. Alumni are encouraged to visit as part of the Decades Reunion Weekend October 17 to be held at the Knights of Columbus in Taftville, South B Street. Information, www.cttech.org/norwich.

Fall Program The Ledyard Historical Society's Fall Program will be held at 7:30 p.m., October 16, 2009, at the Bill Library, 718 Col. Ledyard Highway, Ledyard. Free. Through slides and video, local historian David oat will present the life of Samuel Huntington and the restoration of his tomb (1796), by the Norwich Historical Society. Public invited. Refreshments. Information, www.ledyardhistory.org.

Read-a-Thon A 24-Hour Read-a-Thon of "The Maltese Falcon" will kick off at noon, October 16 to noon, October 17, 2009, at the University of Bridgeport, 124 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. All are welcome to sign up to be a reader of an assortment of excepts from Dashiell Hammett's mystery tales, as well as poems and narratives that compliment the theme of the book. Free. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., October 16, 2009, at The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Road, Branford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Ghost Hunter Talk Ghost Hunter Lorraine Warren will speak at 8 p.m., October 16, 2009, at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. For over 45 years, Warren and her late husband investigated the realm of the supernatural around the world. The program will be held in the Carousel and doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. For tickets, call 203-332-4243.

Comedy Night Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., October 16, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, to benefit Mosiac. Three professional headliner comedians together with the winner from the CT Comedy Idol Contest will perform. Admission is $40 and includes a silent auction, balloon chance, door prizes, pub-style appetizer buffet, snack tray on all tables and a cash bar. Sponsorships, auction donations, table captains and attendees needed. For tickets, contact, 860-632-2814, ext. 105, www.lol.ctmosiac.org.

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Tag Sale A Tag Sale to benefit the Bristol Central High School Senior Class will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, October 17, 2009, in the parking lot of the school, 480 Wolcott Street, Bristol.

Spirits of Old Wethersfield Was Silas Deane poisoned? How did the families in the 1800s mourn their children? How did Wallace Nuttings nervous breakdown launch a Colonial craze? Ghosts of Wethersfield's past yield their secrets during Halloween tours to be given from 6 to 9:30 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street, Wethersfield. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for museum members, $8 for children and $6 for children members. Meet the spirits within three of the state's most historic homes. Learn the secrets of their lives and deaths over three centuries. Information, www.webb-deane-stevens.org.

Breakfast Buffet The Vernon United Methodist Church, 401 Hartford Tpke., Vernon, will hold a Breakfast Buffet from 7 to 11 a.m., October 17, 2009. Admission is $6 for adults. The menu includes pancakes served with chocolate chips, blueberries or apples complete with warm maple syrup. In addition, frittatas - small baked omelets - will be served with either three cheese, ham and cheese or broccoli and cheese or western. Bacon and sausage, fruit and homemade muffins, coffee from Coffee Roasters of Avon complete the menu. No reservations needed. Tickets at the door. Information, www.vumc-ct.org.

Touch-a-Truck Touch-a-Truck will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the South Windsor Fire Headquarters, 1175 Ellington Road, South Windsor. Admission is $10 per family and proceeds will benefit Melissa Makes Bears which provides stuffed friends for children placed in Safe Homes across Connecticut. Rain date is October 18. Children may climb on a fire truck, garbage truck, vac truck, police vehicle, a coach bus and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase along with an auction of celebrity-signed items, at 4 p.m. Also, the 2010 Entertainment Books have arrived and will be available for $30 at the event.

Anniversary Benefit Simsbury Bank's 10th anniversary in Avon from noon to 2 p.m., October 17, 2009, will benefit FAVARH. The celebration will be held at the Avon Branch of Simsbury Bank, 27 Dale Road, Avon, and will feature activities such as grabbing cash for FAVARH in the inflatable cash cube, entertainment by the Avon High School Cheerleaders, band members and a cappella singers, a dunk tank. popcorn, cotton candy and apple cider. Children can paint their own piggy bank. Information, www.simsburybank.com.

Yankee Fair and Barn Sale The 41st annual Yankee Fair and Barn Sale will take place October 17, 2009, at the Congregational Church of Brookfield, routes 25 and 133. The barn sale begins at 8 a.m. and the fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and parking. The barn sale features thousands of items including collectibles, furnishings, books, vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories, home-baked goods, outdoor grill, coffee shop, hand-crafted decorations and quilts, a general store, sitdown luncheon, pumpkins and mums. There will also be musical entertainment, a magic shiow and clown. This year's theme is "School Days" with proceeds to benefit education-related community service non-profits. Information, www.uccb.org.

Coat and Food Drive A Community Coat and Food Drive will be held form 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Archer Memorial AME Zion Church, 320 Hayden Station Road, Windsor. Health screenings and community resource information will also be available to those in need or for those who would like to help others in need. Free hot dogs and hamburgers. Information, www.archeramezionchurch.com.

Turkey Supper An All-You-Can-Eat Turkey Supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Central Village Congregational Church, Route 12, Central Village. Adults are $10, senior citizens are $9, children under 12 are $5 with those under five free. The buffet menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy and stuffing. Homemade desserts. Sit down or take-out meals with free delivery in the general area of two or more meals should call 860-564-0353 prior to 3 p.m. that day. Call 860-564-0353 for information.

Buffa at EHCCC The East Hartford Fine Arts Commission will present the husband and Wife duo of Buffa, performing "Comedy Tonight" at 7 p.m., October 17, 2009, in the auditorium of the East Hartford Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford. This is a program of comic songs from musical theatre, movies, cabaret and British music halls. Free. Information, 860-528-0176.

Touch-a-Truck A Touch-a-Truck Event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 17, 2009, at Terryville High School, 33 North Harwinton Avenue, Terryville. Admission is $5 per child with adults free. Proceeds will benefit the 2010 THS graduation class After Grad Party.

Community Guest Day Community Guest Day will be held at 9:15 a.m., October 17, 2009, at the Faith SDA Church, 500 Woodland Street, Hartford. Come and celebrate. Music will be performed by soloist Kristyn Joseph of Chicago and saxophonist Ray McDonald. A complimentary lunch will be served. Information, 860-522-0625.

Children's Theatre The Newington Children's Theatre Company will hold monthly Story and Fun Hours from 9 to 10 a.m., October 17, 2009, and on the third Saturday of every month at 743 North Mountain Road, Newington. Admission is $3 for those under eight and free for adults and children eight and over. Each month will be themed and the first event is Halloween and costumes and cameras are welcome. Children will have the chance to meet and greet characters, listen to Halloween stories and get involved in activities. Suitable for children ages three to eight. Information and registration, 860-666-6282.

Arts & Crafts Fair The annual Arts & Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Farmingbury Women's Club of Wolcott, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 17, 2009, at Alcott School, 1490 Woodtick Road, Wolcott. Fifty crafters will feature jewelry, country wood, ceramics, floral design, candy and more. Refreshments include hot dogs, baked potatoes, pies. There will be a raffle, clown and free admission. Information, www.framingbury.org.

Rocky Hill FallFest The Rocky Hill Fallfest will be held from 2 to 8 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Ampitheatre at Elm Ridge Park, 376 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the event begins with a dog parade, amusement rides, fireworks at duck, music by Jeff Pritchell and Texas Flood from 3 to 7 p.m., vendors and civic groups, food, shuttles to the site. Information, www.rhparkrec.org.

Winter Clothing Collection A collection of winter clothing will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 17, 2008, at Hartford Faith Tabernacle, 778 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, sponsored by Lighthouse Outreach. Free to the public. The event is being held to collect winter clothing to distribute to adult homeless people. Information, 860-726-9002.

Pumpkin Jamboree Bethwood Suzuki Pumpkin Jamboree will be held from noon to 3 p.m., October 17, 2009, at 131 Bradley Road, Woodbridge. Free. There will be music, pumpkin-painting and more. Free tennis clinics, free Suzuki early childhood classes, an adoption drive, student performances, food and local vendors. Information, www.bethwood.org.

Steak Dinner The Bolton Fire Department will hold a Steak Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the fire station, 168 Bolton Center Road. The menu includes salad, steak, potato, dessert, drinks and more. Adults are $15, seniors and children under 12 are $13 with those under six free. Information, http://boltonfd.org.

Arts and Crafts Fair The Newtown United Methodist Church presents a juried event featuring over 30 professional artists offering unique creations. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, Newtown. In addition, the fair will feature a silent auction, themed baskets, baked food and luncheon items. Information, http://thefair.numc.us.

Family Science Day Celebrate Family Science Day and demonstrate a commitment to learn about energy efficiency at a program at 9:30 a.m., October 17, 2009, at the SmartLiving Center, 297 Boston Post Road, Orange. Free. Children will get a close look at the various sea creatures of Long Island Sound along with Energy Jeopardy and Circuit Relay Race games. For adults there will be a round-table discussion regarding energy efficient opportunities for their homes. Reservations required for the discussion. For reservations and information, call 203-799-0460 or visit UI's website at www.uinet.com.

Walk for Suicide Prevention Out of Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention will be held October 17, 2009, at Wickham Park in Manchester. Registration is at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. The walk is designed to raise awareness and money for the subject of suicide prevention. Information, www.outofthedarkness.org.

Mt. Olive Walk-a-Thon A Walk-a-Thon to benefit the Mount Olive Child Development Center will be held at 10 a.m., October 17, 2009, from 30 Battles Street, Hartford. Walkers are asked to seek pledges from family and friends to be donated to the Building Our Future Fund for the New Address Campaign for a new daycare site for the center in the southend of the city. Registration begins at 9 a.m.. Information, www.mtolivedaycare.com or call 860-549-4380.

Parenting Conference Parents, guardians and daycare providers from northeastern Connecticut are invited to a free conferences addressing some of life's most common child-rearing issues to be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 17, 2009, at Killingly Intermediate School, 1599 Upper Maple Street, Dayville. Led by child development experts, participants will learn about playful parenting, effective discipline, child development, children and the Internet and other child-rearing topics like toilet training, preparing for kindergarten, newborns, music and movement and reading to children. Pre-register by calling EASTCONN at 860-455-1541 or e-mail at jmurphy@eastconn.org.

Yoga & Wellness Retreat A Seaside Escape Yoga and Wellness Retreat will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 17, 2009, at Short Beach, 1 Dorne Road, Stratford, sponsored by the Center for Naturopathic Medicine and Mother's Embrace Yoga Studio. The cost is $45 and includes the practice of healthy pursuits including yoga, meditation, healthy living strategies, spa cuisine luncheon and massage. Register by calling 203-377-1525.

Riding for a Reason Riding for a Reason will benefit the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It will be held October 17, 2009, from the Cancer Center at 80 Fisher Drive in Avon,. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Bicycle rides for 100, 50, and 25 miles are planned along with a run/walk followed by lunch, a raffle tours, wellness tents and information. Information, visit, www.rfarchallengect.org.

Gasparino Memorial Gala The fourth annual Christine M. Gasparino Memorial Gala: A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza, 1 Bright meadow Plaza, Enfield. The event features an evening of dinner, dancing and raffles with proceeds to benefit the Christine Gasparino Memorial Fund. Tickets are $50 per person, $20 for children 12 and under with a special $99 room rate if reserved before September 29 (860-741-2211). For tickets, visit Dale Drug at 2152 Poquonock Avenue, Windsor, or call 860-985-9306 or on-line at www.ChristineGasparino.com.

Harvest of Quilts The Shoreline Quilters' Guild presents a Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 18, 2009, at East Haven High School, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven. Admission is $8 and the event includes a quilt exhibit, more than 17 vendors, a quilt raffle, demonstrations, a quilt/craft boutique, works in progress and lunch. The site is handicapped accessible. Information, www.shorelinequilters.org.

Autumn Craft Fair The Annual Autumn Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Country Flower Farms, 320 Baileyville Road, Route 147, Middlefield. Free admission. Over 30 local crafters, vendors, artisans and a large variety of products will be featured. There will mums, pumpkins and a raffle to benefit the Meriden Humane Society as well as a pet food and kitty litter drive for local animal shelters. Free admission and parking. information, www.countryflowerfarms.com.

Manes & Motions Manes & Motions 10th annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction. will be held at 6 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Cromwell Crowne Plaza. Manes & Motion is a therapeutic riding center to help children and adults living with disabilities. Admission is $65. Information, www.hfsc.org, 860-612-6312.

Fall Fashion Show Designs from new and up and coming designers from around the world will be featured at the Hartford International Fall Fashion Show to be held at 8:30 p.m., October 17, 2009, at the Holiday Inn East Hartford. See the talent from raw talent from designers from India, Africa, Fiji Islands, Netherlands, USA and Caribbean. Admission is $45. Sponsored by Kencar Fashion Magazine. Information, www.kencarfashionmagazine, 860-597-1513.

Penguin Run/Walk A 5K or two-mile run or walk to benefit the African penguins at Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration will be held at 9 a.m., October 17, 2009,. Even dogs are invited to participate. The 5k run is on a trail, field and road course as well as the two-mile and ¼-mile walk. Prizes. Participants will receive free admission to the aquarium that day. Fees are $20 individuals, $25 after October 9; $10 for children ages three to 13; families are $50, $60 after October 9. Information, www.mysticaquarium.org.

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Fall Festival Little Britches Fall Festival and Vendor Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 128, 2009, at 225 Old Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury. Rain location is Nonnewaug High School. Admission is $5 with those under 14 free. The event celebrates the accomplishments of over 60 special needs riders. There will be demonstrations of therapeutic riding, learning about volunteering for Little Britches, barn tours, children's activities, fall arts and crafts, food for sale, gourmet bake sale, games and horse and farm activities, entertainment and more. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Fall Festival Little Britches Fall Festival and Vendor Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 18, 2009, at Four Winds Farm, 225 Old Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury. Admission is $10. There will be a therapeutic riding exposition in dressage and horses dancing to music, awards for Little Britches Riders, live music, vendors, crafts for children, food and a bake sale. Rain location is Nonnewaug High School. Information, 203-223-4261.

David Lanz Concert Grammy-nominated pianist David Lanz bring his New-Age piano music to Hebron at 3 p.m., October 18, 2009, at RHAM HIgh School, 85 Wall Street, Hebron. The charge is $30 premium, $25 for reserved, $15 for students and senior citizens if ordered in advance; $5 more if purchased at the door. This is a fund-raiser for the RHAM Music Boosters and will help fund a trip to perform at Disney Magic Music Days in Orlando in February. Infromation, www.rhammusicboosters.org, 860-228-0819.

Strides Against Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. It will be held beginning at 9 a.m., October 18, 2009, at Bushnell Park, 30 Arbor Street, Hartford. This is a chance to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention and raise money for research and to support programs. Information, www.cancer.org, 1-800-ACS-2345.

'Universal Signs' A screening of the award-winning film "Universal Signs" will be held at 2 p.m., October 18, 2009, at Cinestudio on the Trinity College Campus, 300 Summitt Street, Hartford. Presented by the National Theatre of the Deaf. Admission is $20 general and $10 for students. Information, www.universalsignsmovie.com.

Dana in Concert Dana, one of Ireland's most successful entertainers, will perform at 4 p.m., October 18, 2009, at the Shrine of St. Anne for Mothers, 515 South Main Street, Waterbury. Suggested free-will offering is $20 for adults or $50 per family. Free admission for Catholic school students accompanied by an adult. Call 203-756-4439, or e-mail shrineprograms@comcast.net to reserve tickets.

Cocktail Social Learn about the work of Figments Youth Dance Ensemble and get a sneak peek at their work at a Fund-a-Dance Cocktail Social to be held at 2 p.m., October 18, 2009, at Miss Porter's School, The Gaines Dance Barn, Porter Road, Farmington. See the work which will be performed at the 12th annual Winter Concert at St. Joseph College in West Hartford in February. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for teens and $5 for children. Information, 860-684-3532. Refreshments.

'Talks With the Trees' Tree Wise is an original script created for the Little Theatre of the Deaf company based on the children's book of the same title by Antoinette Abbamonte. Three Wise tells the story of a young girl with deaf parents and has made a girlfriend at school. With the help of a very special tree, the girl leans how to her her new friend and classmates understand more about the deaf culture. It will be performed at 2 p.m., October 18, 2009, by both deaf and hearing actors. It will be held at the Timothy Edwards Middle School, 100 Arnold Way, South Windsor. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.

Food Taboos Why do we eat the foods we do, but shun others, often with a strong emotional response> James Simpkins, a PhD candidate styding American Food Culture and Food in literature the the University of Connecticut, will talk about these taboos, at 3 p.m., October 18, 2009, in room 130, Biology/Physics Building on the Storrs campus. Free. Children should be age 10 and older and accompanied by an adult. Information, www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalednar,html.

Fall Fashion Show The Business & Professional Women’s Club of Hartford will hold a Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 18, 2009, at Maneeley’s, 65 Rye Street, South Windsor. WFSB Anchor and Reporter Hena Daniels is the guest emcee. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased before October 1 by calling 860-568-5106 or by emailing jbarisano@snet.net or carole904@aol.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit FoodShare or Greater Hartford with a donation to the Channel 3 Kid’s Camp. Clothing will be provided by Coldwater Creek and Dress Barn.

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'Romeo and Juliet' St. Joseph's College in conjunction with Blackfriars Stage Company, will present William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at 10 a.m., October 19, 2009, in the Hoffman Auditorium, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford. Advance tickets are 422, day of performance are $27. Information, www.sjc.edu.arts or call 860-231-5555.

Anya E. Liftig Installation "What Might Have Been," an installation by Westport artist Anya E. Liftig will be on display from October 19 through October 30, 2009, at Middlesex Community College, Middletown. Opening reception is October 1, 2009, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. The exhibit is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays.

'ARTiculation' Exhibit "ARTiculation," paintings by MIddletown resident Zahir Abid will be on display from September 19 to October 30, 2009, at Middlesex Community College, Middletown. The opening reception will be held October 1, 2009, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, www.mxcc.commnet.edu.

Skate Park Opening The Grand Opening of the Skate Park on 10 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., September 19, 2009. There will live music, prizes, raffles and pro demonstrations from skaters This is a free-use park. Donations appreciated.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from noon to 3 p.m., October 19, 2009, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 39 Academy Street, Madison Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Dominican Consulate Visit A visit by the Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 19, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Services offered include expedited passport applications, renewals, modifications, travel authorization for minors, execution of real estate sales contracts, filing for divorce and affidavits of single status. No registration necessary. Information, 860-695-6337.

Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Explore the pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and more in the first of four workshops in the Small Business Development Center’s Entrepreneurial Education Workshop Series. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., October 19, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

Access 2007 Basics Create a basic database, add, edit and delete tables and fields, filter and sort records and more using Access. Learn the basics from 6 to 8 p.m., Mondays, October 19 through November 9, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Bring a USB flash drive. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

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Financial Services Reform The State of Connecticut Department of Banking is hosting Securities Forum 2009: Financial Services Reform - What It Means to You from noon to 4 p.m., October 20, 2009, at the New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven. The program is geared to financial services industry professionals and securities law practitioners. The keynote speaker is Dr. Gary B. Gorton, professor of management and finance at Yale University's School of Management. The fee is $70 and includes course materials and luncheon, discounted to $60 per person for multiple attendees from the same firm. Information, www.ct.gov.dob/cwp.view.asp?a=2249&q=444868 or call 860-240-8176.

'The Malted Falcon' Children ages nine to 11 are invited to four weekly programs to listen to discuss and sold a comic mystery. It will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., October 20, 2009, at the Huntington Branch Library in Shelton. Free. Bring a canned, non-perishable food item for the Area Congregations Together Food Bank. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Big Read for Little Tykes Big Read for Little Tykes is geared for prekindergarten children and includes the reading of a mystery book and making a craft. It will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, October 20, 2009, at the Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport and is free with museum admission. Information , 203-331-1104, www.barnum-museum.org.

Patient Education Advances in IBD Patient Education, a seminar for patients with Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis and indeterminate colitis, will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m., October 20, 2009, at the Marriott Farmington, 15 Farm Springs Road, Farmington and is free. The program features a visiting national IBD expert and two local IBD experts. Free onsite done density tests for patients. Call 1-866-442-3243 or e-mail register@myIBD.org. Walk-ins welcome.

Wishes on Wheels A Wishes on Wheels Truck Convoy will depart from the FedEx Building in Willington, September 20, 2009. Five hundred trucks are expected to run and proceeds will benefit Make A Wish Foundation.

October Social The Manross Library, 260 Central Street, Forestville, will host its October social at 1 p.m., October 20, 2009. Free. There will be a guest presentation by Don Muller, executive director of the American Clock and Watch Museum. Refreshments. Free by reservations requested. Information or to register, visit the library, www.bristollib.com or call 860-584-7790

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m., October 20, 2009, at Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road, Branford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Homebuyer Education Homebuyer Education Seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., October 20, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Prepare for homeownership and learn about stimulus tax benefits for first-time homebuyers. Registration required in person, online or by calling 860-695-6295.

Healthy Heart Day Women’s Healthy Heart Day will be observed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., October 20, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Women will learn about their risk factor for heart disease and stroke and about behavioral changes they can make to decrease them. Free blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and body mass screenings will be offered as well as one-on-one education. No registration necessary. Information, www.hplct.org.

Family History Day Celebrate Family History Month by exploring your family’s history with fun activities and an oral history at the Fairfield Museum and History center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., October 20, 2009. Free for museum members, non-members free with paid admission. For ages eight and older. Information, www.fairfieldhs.org.

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Job Fair Job-seekers over age 18 are invited to a Job Fair to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 .m., October 21, 2009, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. Free. Meet face-to-face with top employers at the HartfordHires Job Fair. Register at www.HartfordHires.com and receive the company list and on-line job fair guide. Information, 877-561-5627.

State of Birds An evening lecture series "Connecticut State of Birds" will be held at 7 p.m., October 21, 2009, at the Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Twan Leenders, the conservation biologist with the CT Audubon Society, will present an in-depth look at birds included in the Connecticut Endangered Species Act and others considered at risk. Leeners will discuss identifying and prioritizing open space. The lecture will take place in the Hanson Exploration Station. Admission is free with donations accepted. Refreshments. Information, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to noon., October 21, 2009, at Boston Terrace, 41 Boston Street, Guilford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., October 21, 2009, at Sachem Hollow, 310 State Street, Guilford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., October 21, 2009, at VNA Community Healthcare, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., October 21, 2009, at Guilford Court, 32 Guilford Street, off North Street, Guilford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Online Job Search Search and Apply for Jobs Online with this class on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 21 and 28, 2009, at the Dwight Branch of the Hartford Public Library, 7 New Park Avenue, Hartford. Free. Visit job and company websites and learn how to complete and follow online job applications. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7460.

Girls Club Learn what girls did in the past. Bring a favorite doll, make a craft or delicious food to eat at this meeting of Girls Club, 4:30 to 6 p.m., October 21, November 18, December 16, 2009, at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. The fee is $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members. Caregivers optional, free of charge. For ages eight and older. Register at 203-259-1598.

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Author Presentation International best-selling author Tess Gerritson will be at the Enfield Public Library at 7 p.m., October 22, 2009, courtesy of the Friends of the Enfield Library. Gerritsen, who earned a medical degree at the University of California, began writing fiction while on maternity leave. She published her first book, "A Call After Midnight," in 1987, and followed up with eight more romantic suspense novels. Free, public invited. Register at the library, or call 860-763-7512. Information, www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Golf Marathon The annual Shoreline Christian School Golf Marathon will be played beginning at 7 a.m., October 22, 2009, at Blackledge Country Club in Hebron. Donation is $100 and all funds are tax-deductible and benefit the school. Play 100 holes of golf in one day. Advance registration required. Fee includes use of course, cart, snacks, lunch, dinner buffet and prizes. Information, www.shorelinechristianschool.com, 203-421-4626.

Pasta Dinner A Pasta Dinner sponsored by East Haddam Rotary Club to benefit Boy Scout Troop 22 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., October 22, 2009, at the American Legion Hall, Neptune Avenue, East Haddam. The menu includes salad, pasta with sauce, fresh bread and homemade desserts. A teacup auction is planned. Tickets are $8 and are available from Rotary members, Boy Scouts or at the door. Take-out available. Information, 860-873-4663.

Hoops for Hope Ability Beyond Disability and Danbury High School present "Hoops for Hope," a wheelchair basketball game to be played in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Proceeds will provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities. It will be played at 7 p.m., October 22, 2009, at Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Admission is $5. A wheelchair team of local celebrities will take on the CT Spokebenders. For tickets and information, call 203-826-3181.

Anti-Aging Seminar An Anti-Aging Seminar will be held at YOLO Aesthetic Boutique, 1010 Village Walk, Guilford, at 6 p.m., October 22, 2009. Raffles and make-up demonstrations and information regarding the latest tools for anti-aging. Informatio9n, www.yolo.us, 203-533-4560.

Author Event National Book Critics Circle and 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz will read from his work and then conduct an question and answer session at 6 p.m., October 23, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. His talk will be followed by a book sale and signing. Information, www.hplct.org. Free.

Student Art Show City Lights Student Art Show, illustrating the themes and symbols cloaked in the lines of Dashiell Hammett's "Maltese Falcon," Bridgeport public school students will present their artistic interpretations of the great detective story in this exhibit. It will be on display at City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Street, Bridgeport, during gallery hours. Free. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Book Discussion A One Book International Discussion will take place with U.S. and Dominican Republic students at 1 p.m., October 22, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Students will be discussing "The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao." Information, www.hplct.org.

Social Media for Business Tunxis Community College Foundation and Advisory Board invites the public to a take on social media for business entitled "Make Your On Rules," from 7:30 to 9 a.m., October 22, 2009, at Avon Old Farms Inn in Avon. Businesses are using platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to transform the way they engage with customers. The fundraising breakfast features a panel which will discuss how companies are using the social media to find new customers, provide better service and improve the bottom line. Individual admission is $75 and includes breakfast. Reservations can be made at http://txccfoundeconconf2009-1.eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit student scholarships and projects at Tunxis.

Creepy Cocktails Enjoy Halloween spirits from 6:30 to 10 p.m., October 22, 2009, at Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, during a special Creepy Cocktails event featuring a deejay and psychic, signature Halloween cocktails and appetizers available for purchase. Must be over 21. Reservations required, call 860-572-5955, ext. 520. Admission is $5, cash bar, appetizers for purchase.

Open House St. Timothy Middle School Open House will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., October 22, 2009, at the school, 225 King Philip Drive, West Hartford. Families are invited to meet the principal and teachers and tour the school. Information, www.stmswh.org, 860-236-0614.

Checking Account Info A Checking Account – Your First Line of Credit. This workshop will guide attendees through opening a checking account and using it to track finances. Managing a checking account is an important first step toward achieving financial goals. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., October 22, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Registration required in person, online or by calling 860-695-6295.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 22, 2009, at Jensen’s Beachwood Community Clubhouse, 20 Swan Lake Terrace, off Route 81, Killingworth. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Online Job Search Search and Apply for Jobs Online with this class on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 22 and 29, 2009, at the Albany Branch of the Hartford websites and learn Public Library, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. Free. Visit job and company how to complete and follow online job applications. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7460.

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Spaghetti Dinner A Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by Catales, will be held at 6:30 p.m., October 23, 2009, at the Elks Club, Marnard Street, Middletown. Admission is $10 and proceeds will benefit Catales trap and neuter program. There will be a raffle, jewelry sale and bake sale. Bring three cans of Friskies wet food to be entered into a door prize drawing. For tickets, call 860-344-9043 or on line at www.catales.org.

West Hartford Hauntings On the evenings of October 23, 24, and 30, 2009, several past residents will rise to tell their tales. Tours will begin at the North Cemetery on North Main Street and the hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6 and 8:45 p.m. Ticket pries are $9 for children 17 and younger and $15 for adults and are available by calling 860-521-5362, ext. 21. Sponsored by the Noah Webster House.

Project Homeless Connect The Southeastern CT (SECT) Partnership to End Homelessness will hold its fourth annual Project Homeless Connect from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 23, 2009, at St. Bernard School, 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke., Uncasville. The event brings together resources from throughout southeastern Connecticut to offer immediate assistance to homeless individuals including assistance with housing applications, mental health and addiction services, legal services, employment, entitlements, free hair cuts, bus tickets, food and clothing vouchers, free eye, hearing, dental stroke and blood pressure screenings as well as free flu shots, HIV testing, foot care, diabetes/nutrition and mental health assessments. For information, call 860-887-6536, 860-859-4649

Haunted Hayride A Haunted Hayride will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., October 23, 24 with a rain date of October 25, 2009, at Action Wildlife Foundation, 337 Torrington Road, Goshen. Admission is $5 with the hayride an additional $10. Recomm4nded for those 12 and older and those under must be accompanied by an adult. The snack shack will be open and there will also be a bake sale. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Action Wildlife Foundation. Information, 860-482-4465, 860-492-9191 or www.Actionwildlife.org.

Art Auction The Hunt Hill Farm Trust will hold its first silent art auction, exhibition and fundraiser, "PastPresentFuture" from 6 to 8:30 p.m., October 23, 2009, in the Silo Gallery, 44 Upland Road, New Milford. There will be live music, organic wine and creative culinary samplings from the Silo Cooking School. The donated artwork is the work of the many artists who have exhibited in the Silo Gallery over the past 30 years which will be on display and available for bidding. Free admission. The trust preserves the farm and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Information, www.hunthillfamrtrust.org, 860-355-0300.

Community Spelling Bee The third annual Community Spelling Bee is planned from 7 to 9 p.m., October 23, 2009, at the Theater for the Performing Arts, The Learning Corridor, 359 Washington Street, Hartford. Free. Watch teams comprised of members of the community, high school age and older, compete in this spirited and friendly spelling bee. Prizes awarded to the best spellers and best costumes. Funds raised support the programs and activities that promote student achievement and sustained reform in the Hartford Public Schools. Information, www.achievehartford.org.

Lantern Tour A Lantern Tour and Haunted Woods Walk will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m., October 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2009, at the Strong-Porter House, 2382 South Street, Coventry, sponsored by the Coventry Historical Society. Admission is $15 and includes a lantern tour of the Strong Estate and a walking tour of the haunted woods where restless spirits await their next victim. Early reservations required, call 860-742-3612. Information, www.darkwalk.net.

Rocky Horror Show "The Rocky Horror Show" returns to the Playhouse on the Green, 177 State Street, Bridgeport with shows at 8 p.m. and midnight, October 23 through November 14. Recommended for mature audiences. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.playhouseonthegreen.org.

Howl A Ween Come and spend a truly frightful evening at the Beardsley Zoo featuring a Bigfood Hayride, Haunted Farmyard and a Mystery Maze, from 6 to 9 p.m., October 23, 24, 30 and 31. Admission of $6 also includes free crafts, face painting, kettle corn and candy. Event recommended for children ages six to 10. The zoo is located at 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Information, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Internet Basics Learn to navigate basics, search for information and interact on-line in this Internet Basics Course to be taught from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Fridays, October 23 through November 6, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 460 New Britain Avenue, Hartford. Free. Register in person, on line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7480. Plan to attend all classes in this course.

Haunted History Lantern Tour The most anticipated tour of the year. Led by lantern light, groups of up to 30 people will be escorted to the final resting places of some of Cedar Hills’ most notable residents. It will be held at 7 p.m., October 23, 2009, at the cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford and the cost is $5. Character actors will portray the cemetery’s famous residents and share their lives and accomplishments. This is the only time the cemetery is open to the public after dark. Information, www.cedarhillcemetery.org, 860-956-3311.

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Fall Open Barn "Foals and Foliage," a open barn will be held at McCulloch Farm, home of Whippoorwill Morgans, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 24 and 25, 2009, a6 100 Whippoorwill Road, Old Lyme. Free. Handicapped accessible. Visitors are invited to meet the mares and foals, learn about Morgans, walk the trails. Do not bring pets or treats to feed the horses. Flip flops and sandals are not recommended. Cameras welcome. Information, www.whippoorwillmorgans.com, 860-434-7355.

Halloween Costume Party The Animal Rescue Foundation of Terryville is sponsoring a Halloween Costume Party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., October 24, 2009, at the Bristol Polish American Club, 541 North Main Street, Bristol. Soul Sound Review is the band. Tickets are $20 and are available at ARF at 860-583-3089. There will be prizes for best costumes and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the rebuilding of the fire-ravaged animal shelter. Tickets are available at 860-583-3089 or at the door. Information, www.animalrescuefoundationinc.org.

Health Fair A Community Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 24, 2009, at St. Michael Church, 62 St. Michael Drive, off Bucks Hill Road, Waterbury. Free admission. Flu shots will be offered with most insurance plans accepted. There will be hearing and vision screenings, a chiropractor, health health and smoking cessation programs, massage services, a children's corner with puppets, storytelling and a parents' table. Lunch will be available. Information, 203-592-6686.

Open House The Coventry Volunteer Fire Association will hold an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 24, 2009, at the firehouse, 1755 Main Street, Coventry, across from the Nathan Hale Middle School. The day includes demonstrations, games, educational activities, food and more. Information, 860-742-3510.

Pit Bull Awareness Day The CT National Pit Bull Awareness Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 24, 2009, at Edgerton Park in New Haven. Free. Sponsored by Hot Water Rescue, Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, Bikers Against Animal Cruelty and Love Thy Pit Bull.com. There will be vendors, animal welfare groups, rescfues and shelters, a fashion show, agility and weight pull demonstrations, doggie games, canine good citizen testing, videos and a guest speaker on "The Pit Bull Hoax." No retractable leashes, use of proper doggie etiquette, dogs must be well-socialized and under contrl.Info, www.CTNPBAD.com or 203-407-8304.

Masquerade Ball The second masquerade Ball to benefit Abby's All Stars will be held at 8 p.m., October 24, 2009, at Vazzy's 19th Hole at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Fairfield. The cost is $60 and proceeds will grant financial assistance to applicants having trouble funding out of pocket uninsured Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes medical expenses. Tickets for the evening's raffle are $20 each and the grnad prize is a $1,000 travel vopucher. Tickets available at www.abbysallstars.org.

Grand Tour A new exhibition, "Around the World on the Yacht Eleanor: The Slaters' Grand Tour" opens at the Slater Memorial Museum, in Norwich, with a reception at 5 p.m., October 24, 2009. The yacht, The Eleanor, was built for William Albert and Ellen Peck Slater in 1894 by Bath Iron Works in Maine and was lavishly equipped and decorated. It cost $300,000. The yacht left New London on a round the world tour with stops in France, Italy, through the Suez Canal to Bombay, Hong Kong and Nagasaki with several month-long stops for land tours. The exhibit includes items from the yacht along with photographs. The museum is part of Norwich Free Academy, 108 Crescent Street, Norwich. Free. Information, www.slatermuseum.org.

World's Fair Students at the McKinley School, 60 Thompson Street, Fairfield, will hold a World's Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 24, 2009. Admission is $5 for children and $3 for adults and is a celebration of over 20 nations featuring singers and dancers from around the world, international food from area restaurants, ethnic crafts and world games for children, a parade of nations, raffles and more. Information, www.mckinleyschoolpta.org.

Harvest Dinner A Harvest Dinner featuring a turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m., October 24, 2009, at the Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove Street, Rockville. Continuous servings. Adults are $10, children ages six to 12 are $5 with those five and under free. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations, 860-875-65612, 860-742-1626.

Country Fair A New England Country Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 24, 2009, at the Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main Street, Manchester. Free admission. Crafts, a country store, baked goods, luncheon and grandma's attic will be featured. Information, www.second-church.org.

Seaside Ghosts The public is invited to the Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, for a fascinating journey into the mysterious from 3 to 4 p.m., October 24, 2009. Donald Carver, case researcher with the New England Paranormal Research Group, will give a presentation based on this published book "Connecticut's Seaside Ghosts." Free with museum admission. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Big Mo' 2009 Big Mo' 2009 is the annual Riverfront Recapture fundraiser that celebrates Hartford's Big Mo'mentum. The Big Mo' will be held October 24, 2009, at Goodwin College, One Riverside Drive, East Hartford. The casual party is an evening of socializing and fun while celebrating the big thinking that is transforming the Riverfront. Tickets are $150 patron, benefactor is $250, with proceeds benefiting Riverfront's youth programs and free activities for everyone. Information, www.riverfront.org, 860-713-3131.

FDR, National Policy-Local Impact The public is invited to a conversation with Cynthia M. Koch, director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, and Mark Jones, CT State Archivist and Project Coordinator for the CT Federal Art Project Artists, at 11 a.m., October 24, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. The largest and most important of FDR's New Deal cultural programs was the Works Progress Administration, a massive employment relief program launched in 1935. Speakers will discuss Roosevelt's national police and how it played out in the Hartford area. Free. Information, www.hplct.org.

Sea Scare On October 24, the Mystic Aquarium becomes the ultimate Halloween "haunt" during the sixth annual Sea Scare from 6:30 to 10 p.m., October 24, 2009. This is a night of family festivities against a backdrop of the ocean's dark and mysterious waters. There will be special animal shows, games, a creepy exploration station, pumpkin painting a Haunted Marsh, deejay, costume contest and encounters with goose bump-inducing animals. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for ages three to 17; members are $10 for adults, $8 for children with two and under free. Information, www.mysticaquarium.org.

Halloween Spooktacular New Britain Parks and Recreation will host the fifth annual Halloween Spooktacular from 1 to 4 p.m., October 24, 2009, at Walnut Hill Park, 184 West Main Street, New Britain. Rain date is October 25. The event will include over 20 attractions, trick or treat candy, pumpkin decorations, a dj, inflatable amusements, arts & crafts, Halloween costume parade and more. The first 500 trick or treaters receive a free goody bag. For families and children up to grade five. Information, www.new-britain.net/recpark.

Saturday Afternoons at the Museum Explore science and nature by playing with food. Drop in between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., October 24, 2009, to the CT State Museum of Nature History on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs, and join in an activity to investigate what we eat, what our food eats and what might be eating us in this examination of the food cycle. Recommended for students in grades one through five, acocmpanied by an adult. Free. Information, 860-486-5690, www.mnh.uconn.edu.

Stone Tools Lithic Technology: Using and Making Stone Tools will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon, October 24, 2009, at the CT Museum of Natural History on the campus of the University of Connecticut, Storrs. Participants will learn how archaeologists identify and date stone tools and then use some of them for woodworking and food preparation. There will also be a chance to try flint knapping. The program costs $20 for non-members, $15 for members and advance registration is required. Visit www.mnh.uconn.edu or call 860-486-4460.

Return to Learning Graduate Connecticut: Return to Learning College Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 24, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Have some college credits but need to complete a degree. Meet advisors from area colleges and attend workshops designed to facilitate a return to college. Topics include sources of financial aid, balancing work, family and school, traditional and nontraditional pathways to college, matching skills to career choice, regional hiring trends and more. No registration necessary. Information, www.hplct.org.

Lantern Tour Legends and Hauntings Lantern Tour, presented by the Fairfield Museum and History Center, will be held at 5:30 p.m., October 24 and 25, 2009. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Follow a costumed guide through Fairfield’s legendary Town Green and Old Burying Ground while hearing stories of legends and local lore. Register at 203-259-1598.

From the Archives From the Archives: FDR, National Policy – Local Impact, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 24, 2009, at the Hartford History Center, third floor, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Join the conversation with Cynthia M. Koch, director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, NY, New York and Connecticut State Archivist Mark Jones, who will disc FDR’s national policy and how it played with the local scene of art and artists in the Hartford area. Information, www.hplct/hhc, 860-695-6297.

Benefit Ball Investing in Families Benefit Ball will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight, October 24, 2009, at the Hilton Hotel, 315 Trumbull Street, Hartford. The cost is $100 per person and includes dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Family Life Education works to build a healthy community, strengthen families and promote the well-being of children and youth through education, outreach and support services. For information, www.familylifeedu.org.

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Jazz Concert Enjoy an afternoon of traditional and Dixieland jazz performed by Tom Boates and the New England All-Star Jazz Band at 2 p.m., October 25, 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church on the Green, 11 Park Street, Guilford. Admission is $20. Proceeds benefit the Guilford High School Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. Information, 203-453-2741 ext. 223.

Cut-a-thon in Cheshire A Cut-a-thon to benefit the Susan G. Koman Foundation, Find a Cure CT affiliates, will be held from noon to 4 p.m., October 25, 2009, at the Elle Salon and Spa in Cheshire.

Food Drive A Food Drive to benefit the West Hartford Food Pantry will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 25, 2009, at the Stop & Shop, Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. Sponsored by the Webster Hill School Boy Scouts Pack 141.

Motorcycle Run A Motorcycle Run and Cookout to benefit the Plymouth Community Food Bank will be held October 25, 2009, at American Legion Post 20, 245 Main Street, Terryville. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., the ride leave at 11 a.m. with an expected return around 2:30 p.m. Cookout follows. Rain or shine. The fee is $20 for driver, $10 for passenger, $10 for cookout only. Information, 860-459-6440

Open House Wapping Park Open House will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 25, 2009, at the park, Clark Street near Deming Street, South Windsor. Sponsored by the Town of South Windsor Open Space Task Force, the event includes hay rides, live raptors and invasive species exhibit. The ribbon cutting is at 11:30 a.m.

Barktoberfest 2009 Barktoberfest 2009 is a fundraiser for the Rocky Hill Dog Park and will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 25, 2009, at Jake's Hamburgers, 346 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill. Bring the whole family, dogs included. Prizes for children's costumes contest and dog costume contest, plus a dog parade, vendors, 50/50 drawing and more. Jake's will donate 5 percent of the sales from this day to the dog park.

Benefit Concert A Benefit Concert for Dan Opulski who has been diagnosed with advanced/aggressive prostate cancer, will be held at 3 p.m., October 25, 2009, at Black-Eyed Sally's, 350 Asylum Street, Hartford. Dan is a piano player and his wife Jean, a singer/songwriter. Day after his diagnosis, Dan lost his job and health insurance. A number of area bands and artists are joining the concert to benefit Dan to receive treatment from the Dana Farber Cancer Center in Boston. Admission is $10. Information, 413-427-9528.

Orchid Show The Nutmeg State Orchid Society presents "Come See Our Bloomers" show and sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 25, 2009, at the Pond House at Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford. Admission is free. Meet internationally known orchid growers, purchase choice plants and art by artists and photographers, learn about growing orchids, visit sales area, participate in a unique raffle. Information, www.nutmegorchids.org.

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser A Pasta Dinner Fundraiser to benefit retired Waterbury Police Officer Don Carpenter, will be held at the Ancient order of Hibernians, 91 Golden Hill Street, Waterbury. Admission is $25. Carpenter retired from the Waterbury Police Department after 28 years and recently learned he has bone cancer which has spread to other organs. He is the sole caretaker of his severly disabled wife. The public is invited. Donations may be sent to the Waterbury Police Federal Credit Union, 255 East Main Street, Waterbury. Checks should be made payable to the Donald Carpenter Support Fund. Information, 203-584-2186.

Pigeon Party! The Henry Carter Hull Library is sponsoring a live performance of "Pigeon party!", a musical based on three children's books. The performance is by the Big Wooden Horse Theatre company and will be held at 3 p.m., October 25, 2009, at The Morgan School, Route 81, Clinton. Tickets are free and may be obtained by sending a SASE to the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, CT 06413. Tickets must be presented at the door. For children ages three and older. Information, 860-669-2342.

Boo at the Zoo This spooky afternoon includes music, hay rides, face painters, a scarecrow competition and haunted farmyard. It will be held from noon to 3 p.m., October 25, 2009, at the Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Free for those under 12 in costume and accompanied by a paying adult. Information, www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Open Computer Lab Ask questions, get answers, learn new skills and practice at this Open Computer Lab to be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., September 25, 2009, at the Goodwin Branch of the Hartford Public Library, 460 New Britain Avenue, Hartford. Free. Get brief individual attention from a computer instructor. Registration on-line at www.hplct.org, in person or by calling 860-695-7480.

Jason and deMarco Jason and deMarco, the rising gay Christian pop duo will present a concert at Center Church, 675 Main Street, Hartford, in celebration of the Open and Affirming Ministry of Center Church and the larger United Church of Christ. The program will be accompanied by a four-piece band and will include songs from their recent recording “Safe.” It will be held at 4 p.m., October 25, 2009, and admission is $15, general (two for one with the Let’s Go card); $30 premium which includes admission to the post-concert reception. Information and directions, www.centerchurchhartford.org.

Nutmeg Orchid Society The Nutmeg Orchid Society presents “Come See Our Bloomers” show and sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 25, 2009, at the Pond House at Elizabeth Park, 15555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford. Free. Meet internationally-recognized orchid growers, see hundreds of orchids in bloom, be the first to purchase plants and works of art by artists and photographers, learn about growing orchids, visit the sales area to find an orchid to take home and participate in a unique raffle. Information, www.nutmegorchids.org.

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Mural Project Exhibit The American Mural project will create the sing largest piece of indoor collaborative artwork around the country. A mixed-media painting and relief sculpture, it will ultimately be housed in the Whiting Mills Complex in Winsted and will measure 120-feet long and five stories high and up to 10-feet deep. The exhibit at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, will feature some of the finished pieces, a scale model, drawings and plans for elements in progress. It will be on exhibit from October 26 through November 29 and the artist reception is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., November 13.

African Children's Choir Destiny Africa Children's Choir will perform at 7 p.m., October 29, 2009, at the Calvary Christian Center, 265 West Main Street, New Britain. Information, 860-224-8279

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., October 26, 2009, at Clinton Police Department, 170 East Main Street, Clinton. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Open Computer Lab Ask questions, get answers, learn new skills and practice at this Open Computer Lab to be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., October 26, 2009, at the Albany Branch of Hartford Public Library, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. Free. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7380.

Start a Business Start Your Connecticut Business, an informational program on options for business structure, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies, financial assistance. This is the second of four workshops in the Small Business Development Center’s Entrepreneurial Education Workshop Series. It will be held in the program room of Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, from 6 to 8 p.m., October 26, 2009, and is free. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.

Return to Learning Graduate Connecticut: Return to Learning College Fair will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m., October 26, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Have some college credits but need to complete a degree. Meet advisors from area colleges and attend workshops designed to facilitate a return to college. Topics include sources of financial aid, balancing work, family and school, traditional and nontraditional pathways to college, matching skills to career choice, regional hiring trends and more. No registration necessary. Information, www.hplct.org.

Open Computer Lab Ask questions, get answers, learn new skills and practice at this Open Computer Lab to be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., October 26, 2009, at the Mark Twain Branch of the Hartford Public Library, 256 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. Free. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-7380.

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Author Presentation The Friends of the Enfield Library will hold its October meeting at 7 p.m., October 27, 2009, in the Community Room of the library, 104 Middle Road. Following a short business meeting, Enfield author Betty Steele will discuss her book on the remove village of Chesuncock, Maine, a place with mo easy access, no malls, no souvenir shops, planned recreation, phones and indoor plumbing. New members and the public welcome. Refreshments. Information, www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org.

'The Malted Falcon' Children ages nine to 11 are invited to four weekly programs to listen to discuss and sold a comic mystery. It will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., October 27, 2009, at the Huntington Branch Library in Shelton. Free. Bring a canned, non-perishable food item for the Area Congregations Together Food Bank. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Big Read for Little Tykes Big Read for Little Tykes is geared for kindergarten through grade three children and includes the reading a book and making a craft. It will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, October 27, 2009, at the Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport and is free with museum admission. Information , 203-331-1104, www.barnum-museum.org.

Grant Writing Grant Writing Basics will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, October 27 and November 3, 2009, at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford. Free. Registration required in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by phone at 860-695-6295.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., October 27, 2009, at Healthrrax Health and Wellness, 8 Divine Street, North Haven. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

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HBACT Meeting The Builders Association of Eastern CT membership roundtable meeting will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 28, 2009, at the Holiday Inn, Norwich. The cost is $42 for HBA members and $47 for non-members. Call 860-859-3518 for information and reservations.

Crime Stories Mary Witkowski, Bridgeport City Historian and the Head of the Historical Collections, Bridgeport Public Library and local acting talent from Playhouse on the green will give accounts of historic 19th and 20th century crimes in Bridgeport and their lurid stories. It will be held at 6:30 p.m., October 28, 2009, at the Playhouse on the Green, 177 State Street, Bridgeport. Free. Information, 203-331-1104, www.barnum-museum.org.

Tiny Adventurers Children ages three to five with one caregiver will learn about an animal or area of the zoo in the Tiny Adventurers Program to be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., October 29, 2009, at the Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. Admission is $10 for members (one adult and child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and child.) Reserve at 203-394-6563. October's subject is Wonderful Wolves.

Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., October 28, 2009, at East Farms Village, 65 Messina Drive, East Haven. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

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Flu and Pneumonia Clinic The VNA Community Healthcare Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Clinic will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., October 29, 2009, at VNA Community Healthcare, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford. Several insurances are accepted and those attending should call for details. Bring insurance or Medicare card as proof of coverage. Cash or check accepted. Those ages nine to 18 must have a doctor’s note. Information, www.ConnecticutHomecare.com/flusched, 203-458-4239.

Fairfield’s Hungarian Community An exhibit: Celebrating Our Cultural legacies: Fairfield’s Hungarian Community, will be on view from October 30, 2009 through January 20, 2010, at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Free with admission. The opening reception for museum members is at 7 p.m., October 29. The exhibit contains dynamic examples of Hungarian posters that highlight Hungarian heritage in the Fairfield community. Information, www.fairfieldhs.org.

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Beatles' Tribute Band The Mystery Tour, a Beatles' tribute band, will perform at 8 p.m., October 30, 2009, at Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main Street, New Britain. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Mystery Tour faithfully reproduces the look and sounds of The Beatles with authentic instruments and costumes as it performs favorite hits by The Beatles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on-line at www.trinityonmain.org/events_programs.htm or by calling 860-229-2072. During the show, a prize will be awarded to the concert-goer wearing the best Halloween costume. Liquor, beer and wine and refreshments will be available. Free parking in the garage on Chestnut Street.

Halloween Party/Dance A Halloween Party and Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., October 30, 2009, at the Knights of Columbus, 152 Litchfield Street, Torrington. Tickets are $15, $10 for those in costume. Adults only, cash bar. Tickets at the door. Prices for best voerall, most original, scariest and best couple. Proceeds benefit local charities. Information, 860-489-6669.

Lebanon Octoberfest The Lebanon Lions Club will sponsor its eighth annual Oktoberfest from 5 to 7 p.m., October 30, 2009, at the Fire Safety Complex, Goshen Hill Road, Lebanon. Admission is $14 per person and the menu includes roast pork, bratwurst, German side dishes and homemade dessert. An alternative children's meal is also available. Information, 860-208-1778.

Halloween Party A Halloween Costume Party to benefit Families Network of Western CT, will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight, October 30, 2009, at the Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Admission is $30 per person and includes dancing to a DJ, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, cash bar, costume contest with prizes and a raffle. Proceeds benefit the child abuse prevention efforts of Families Network. Information, www.fnwc,org. Tickets, 203-791-8773.

Freedom Fund Dinner The Annual Community Awards Freedom Fund Dinner celebrating 100 years, sponsored by the Meriden-Wallingford NAACP, will be held at 5:30 p.m., October 30, 2009, at the Villa Capri, 906 North Colony Road, Wallingford. Tickets are $65. Information, 203-237-6907.

Exhibition and Auction The Slater Museum Exhibition and Auction Sale of Zimmerman Works will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., October 30, 2009, at the Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent Street, Norwich. All of the works by the late Paul Zimmerman is available for purchase by a live and silent auction. Zimmerman was an internationally known artist and professor emertus of the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Information, www.slatermuseum,org, 860-425-5563.

Choreographers' Showcase Choreographers' Showcase presents an event of dance by three exciting choreographers - Brian Books, Paul Dennis and Lorelei Chang - at 7:30 p.m., October 30, 2009, at the Theater of the Performing Arts, 359 Washington Street, Hartford. Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, admission is $20 for orchestra seats, $15 for students and senior citizens; upper tier are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Information, www.crec.org, 860-757-6388.

Weekend Retreat "Heaven Before Us: Seeing the Beauty in Every Moment," a weekend retreat with author and retreat leader Paul D'Arcy, will be offered beginning at 6 p.m., October 30. The cost is $210 to $250. It will be held at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford. The retreat workshop is related to spirituality, writing and women's rites of passage. Send name, address and $75 deposit to HFPRC, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 or register on-line at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Zen Retreat A Christian Zen Retreat for men and women will be held from 6 p.m., October 30 to November 1, 2009, at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford. The cost is $210 to $250 per person. This is a silent weekend retreat with Father Robert Kennedy. The retreat will provide an opportunity to develop a deeper contemplative prayer life, strengthened by the presence of others. Information and to register, www.holyfamilyretreat.org, 860-521-0440, ext. 118.

Open Skate An Open Skate, a fundraising event for the Bolton-Coventry-Lyman High School Hockey Ream, will be held from 8:45 to 10:45 p.m., October 30, 2009, at the Bolton Ice Palace, Route 6 in Bolton. Admission is $10 and includes skates if needed. Sponsored by the Friends of BCL Hockey. Information, 860-228-3437.

Career Fair The CT Department of Labor will hold a Middlesex County Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 30, 2009, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Free. No registration needed. Free resume critique, positions available in most fields, federal and state veterans benefits information. Information, www.ctjobfairs.com.

Haunted Happenings The First Haunted Gallery will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 30 and 31, 2009, at Artwell Gallery and Community Arts Center, 19 Water Street, Torrington. Not for the weak-hearted, no one under 13 permitted without an adult. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased in advance at 860-482-5122 or at the door. Tarot card readings, refreshments. Information, www.artwellgallery.org.

War of the Worlds War of Worlds Radio Broadcast will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m., October 30, 2009, at Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport. Free with museum admission. This is a rebroadcast of the October 30, 1938, broadcast of Orson Wells and the Mercury Theater, that caused a mass hysteria. Information, www.barnum-museum.org.

Costume Dance The Sprague Recreation Committee is sponsoring a Costume Dance from 6 to 9 p.m., October 30, 2009, at The Gristmill. The cost is $5 per person and is open to all 5th, 6th and 7th grade students. No masks. A dj will provide music. Information, 860-822-1829.

Spooky Stroll Ghosts, witches and goblins are invited to follow a costumed guide through Fairfield’s legendary town green and Old Burying Ground on a Spooky Stroll, 6 p.m., October 30, 2009. Learn the myths, legends and superstitions of lore including stories of Fairfield’s witches. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required, 203-259-1598, www.fairfieldhs.org. Admission is $5 per person, free for children ages 6 to 12.

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Tag, Raffle and Bake Sale A Tag Sale, Bake Sale and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 31, 2009, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., November 1, 2009, at St. Joseph Church, South Main Street, New Britain,

Halloween Breakfast A Spooky Halloween Pancake Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, October 31, 2009, at the Berlin High School Cafeteria. Come dressed in costume for a sweet treat. Proceeds benefit Willard School grade five class. Tickets at the door.

Russian Adoption Information Information on Russian Adoption will be available at a meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the West Hartford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford. Sponsored by the New Hope Christian Services, the meeting will provide information on the adoption program, time line costs, ages of children available. Information, www.christianadoptions.net/index.html, 860-233-7362.

Band Jamboree The Danbury High School Marching Band will host its 26th annual Musical Arts Conference Marching Band Jamboree at 2 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the Danbury High School Stadium Complex. The competition will feature seven high school marching bands from Bethel, Brookfield, Meriden, Naugatuck, New Fairfield, New Milford and Shelton. There will be a full concession stand and souvenirs. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, senior citizens and children.

Hay Ride in Keney Park Friends of Keney Park along with the Hartford Recreation, Health and Human Service and Public Works Departments, is sponsoring a Hay Ride in keney Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 31, 2009. Rides begin at the Keney Park Pond House, 323 Edgewood Street, Hartford. Free for all ages. The rides includes peanuts, hot cider and a peaceful ride in the park.

Haunted House A Haunted House for Children will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., October 31, 2009, at Yale University's Dwight Hall, 67 High Street, New Haven. Free, but a non-perishable food donation appreciated. Sponsored by the Yale Undergraduate Philanthropic Society. Information, 334-202-4307.

Halloween Party A Halloween party will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove Street, Rockville. Games, activities, bring a pumpkin to decorate, free to area families. Registration required, call 860-871-2435 or e-mail dlcorne@sbcglobal.net.

Halloween on a Submarine For the first time, the Submarine Force Museum will host a Halloween event from 3 to 8 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the museum, 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton. There will be movies, stories, crafts, a special scavenger hunt and candy. The USS Nautius and sailors will be dressed for the event and for a special tour. Costumes welcome. Free. Information, www.submarinemuseum.org.

Dog Costume Parade A Halloween Dog Costume Parade will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the Barking Lot, 940 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, sponsored by The Animal Haven. Registration is $10 by October 15. All participants must register in advance. No walk-in entries. Make checks payable to The Animal haven and mail to Halloween Dog Costume Parade, c/o The Animal Haven, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473. Information, 203-484-9648.

Holly Craft Fair The Harvest Holly Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 31, 2009, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capital Avenue, Hartford. Admission is free. There will be Christmas ornaments, crafts, fine quality needlework, baked goods, attic treasures, coffee and Swedish buns. Handicapped accessible elevator. Parking available behind the church. Information, www.emanuelhartford.org, 860-525-0894.

Haunted House The Jewett City Fire Department, 105 Hill Street, Jewett City, will host a Haunted House from 6 to 10 p.m., October 31, 2009. Admission is $3 per person and all proceeds benefit the fire department. Free trick or treating. Information, 860-705-8653.

Halloween party The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 771, will host a free Safe Halloween Party at 5 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the Crystal Ballroom, 44 Maynard Street, Middletown. There will be trick or treating, music, games. Volunteers are needed to hand out candy and to man the "houses" or to make donations of bagged candy or decorations. One hour of time will make a difference. Information or to volunteer, call 860-205-8055.

Women's Retreat "Just for Me: Finding Balance Amidst Life's Chaos & Challenges," a women's retreat, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 31, 2009, at The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart Street, Southington. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Speakers, continental breakfast, lunch, panel discussion and complimentary mini-massages. The cost is $35. To register, call 860-583-6363 by October 23. Seating limited.

'Phantom of the Opera' This 1943 version of the classic tale, filed in flaming technicolor, starring Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster and Claude Rains as the phantom, will be shown at 5:30 and 8 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport. BYObeverage and picnic. For tickets, call 203-576-1636, www.barnum-museum.org.

Hayride and Barn Tour Jump on the hay wagon for a special guided tour of the University of Connecticut's agricultural operations from 10 a.m. to noon, October 31, 2009, on the Storrs campus. Explore the horse barns, livestock units, cattle resources unit, Kellogg Dairy Center and polo arena and discover the ground-breaking research conducted at UConn. The tour will finish at the UConn Dairy Bar for ice cream. Advance registration required, $18 for non-members of the CT State Museum of Natural History, $12 for members. Information, 860-486-4460, www.mnh.uconn.edu.

Stone Wall Building In what is planned to be the first in a series of educational workshops that promote the arts, cultural heritage and agriculture, the Parmelee Farm will host a workshop on the craft of dry stone wall building. It will be held at 9 a.m., October 31 and November 1, 2009, at the farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth. The cost is $300. Participants will learn the basic principles of wall building from establishing foundation to the methods of dry laid construction and hearting the wall. The workshop will also address aesthetic considerations of balance and proportion. For information and registration, 860-322-0060 or e-mail, mb@mbeckerco.com, www.killingworthtoday.com.

Social Networking Online Social Networking Sites is the subject of a class to be offered from 2 to 5 p.m., October 31, 2009, at the Hartford Public Library, 500 main Street, Hartford. Free. Learn about Facebook, FriendFeed, LinkedIn, Twitter and more in this introduction to the most popular networking sites. Registration required, in person, on-line at www.hplct.org, or by calling 860-695-6295.