DINING
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
SOUTHINGTON
ANNUAL BARBECUE DINNER. 6 p.m. Chicken and/or ribs, baked potato, cole slaw, dessert, and beverage. Mary Our Queen Church, Savage Street, Southington. Call Vinnie or Gloria at (860) 276-0654.
OTHER
CHICKEN BARBEQUE. 4 to 7 p.m. Continous sittings or take out available. Menu includes half or quarter chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, cole slaw, rolls, homemade pies. Plymouth Congregational Church, on the green, Plymouth. $10 and $12. (860) 283-9773, (860) 583-8781. Tickets available at the door.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
OTHER
THE ART OF WINE AND FOOD. 5:30 p.m. Fine wine, fine food, fine art. Celebrity chef and cookbook author, Gesine Bullock is honorary chair. $175 per person for regular tickets. $350 for patron tickets. New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington St., New Britain. NBMAA.org
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
SOUTHINGTON
BEER AND WINE TASTING. Held by Flanders School PTO in conjunction with Worldwide Wine and Spirits. Tastings hors d’oeuvres, desserts donated by GIO Foods and Sweet Mia’s. Silent auction. Raffles. Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Dr., Southington. Adults only. $25 per person.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
OTHER
2ND ANNUAL BEER GARDEN AT PLAYHOUSE ON PARK. 7 to 9:30 p.m. 30 micro brews from around the region, food, entertainment, prizes. Sarah Barrios of Torrington will perform. Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., West Hartford. $30 per person. (860) 523-5900 ext. 10, (860) 904-7755. PlayhouseonPark.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
BRISTOL
DAV PASTA DINNER. To honor John Carbone. 1 to 5 p.m. 191 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 589-4710.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
BRISTOL
‘RAISE YOUR GLASS.’ Fund raiser for the Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc. of Bristol. 6 to 9 p.m. Wine, beer, spirits, appetizers, taste samplings, and live jazz. Benefits the Conecticut Burn Center at Bristol Hospital. Waverly Inn, 286 Maple Ave., Cheshire. $35. CharityCyclingChallenge.com
PLAINVILLE
ROAST PORK DINNER. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Glazed roast pork with fresh potatoes, vegetable, assorted breads, and apple crisp for dessrt. Silent gift basket auction. $12 for adults, $6 for children. 4 and under free. Reservations strongly suggested. (860) 747-2328.
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
SOUTHINGTON
THE LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST. 7:30 to 11 a.m. Giving Back Girls will hold bake sale to raise funds for a community person who suffered injuries following a car accident. Monetary donations will go back to pay medical bills. Baked goods can be dropped at the Calendar House Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Calendar House, Pleasant Street, Southington.
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
BRISTOL
DAV BBQ AND PIG ROAST WITH D.J. AL. 1 to 7 p.m. 191 Riverside Ave., Bristol. Tickets available at DAV canteen or at the door. Facebook.com, DAV chapter Bristol.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
PLAINVILLE
CT TITANS FREE SOFTBALL CLINIC. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For girls 6 to 18. Plainville High School, Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville. Bring a non-perishable item when registering on the day of the event. Donations will benefit the Plainville Community Pantry.
KIDS
SEPT. 15, 16
OTHER
NEW BRITAIN YOUTH THEATER AUDITIONS. On Sunday, Sept. 15 and Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m., auditions for “Season of Light: A Winter Fairy Tale” for children ages 8 to 14. Participant fee of $60, which includes two complimentary tickets for production. Financial assistance is available. Teens 13 and up also may work stage crew and technical productions. Trinity-On-Main Performance Center Annex, 19 Chestnut St., New Britain. Scheduled auditions preferred. Walk-ins are welcome. (860) 515-8115, auditions@nbyt.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
OTHER
FAMILY FUN DAY: LEARN THROUGH PLAY. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free day of family entertainment with activities and vendors geared toward making learning fun. There will be face painting by Virginia Wilkos Stafford and Colorful Smiles. Amazing Andy and various mascots, Animals by Fur, Feathers and Beyond, Curious creatures, Ruwet Farm, Morning Mist Alpacas, bubble science, photobooth, demonstrations by Infinity Music Therapy Services, child ID kits, bounce house, touch a truck, hair chalking, and more. Held in cooperation with the Terryville Public Library and the Plymouth Early Childhood Council. Sponsored by Kids Dental Care. Terryville Fairgrounds, 170 Town Hill Rd., Terryville. There will be bussing from Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol at 9:45 p.m. First-come first-serve, pack lightly.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
OTHER
‘CINDERELLA WITHOUT THE PRINCE.’ 1 p.m. An original work by 9-year-old Frances Emily Arnold. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. $10. Reservations recommended. HITW.org, (860) 229-3049. Bring a non-perishable food item for HITW’s “HOLE FOOD CAMPAIGN.’
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
BRISTOL
PRE-SCHOOL DANCE PARTY. 10:30 a.m. For children 6 and under. Music, dancing, refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free but registration required. Manross Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. (860) 584-7790.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
BRISTOL
FOURTH ANNUAL FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT. 7 p.m. “Wreck-It Ralph.” Hosted by the First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St., Bristol. Shown on an inflatable movie screen in the church parking lot. Bring your own chair. Try to arrive by 6:30 p.m. The ice cream truck and a food vendor will be on-site selling food and drinks. Free glow sticks for children. Free popcorn. Free admission. The event is a gift from the church to the community.
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
BRISTOL
ART-ERRIFIC. 11 to 3 p.m. A day of kid fun, kid art, and kids helping kids. Nauticuts and Little Miss Hartford County 2013 Manette Masse will be hosting a Kid-Art auction/ sale. They are collecting children’s artwork and selling them to anyone who wants to display it. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Children are asked to donate their own artwork for the event. Doctors, librarians, teachers, principals will receive a sneak peek. Don’t forget your autograph. Drop off your artwork to Nauticuts, 1174 Farmington Ave., Bristol through Sunday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. The work can be canvas painting, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, crayon drippings, collages (no photos with people or personal information), or photography (no photos of people or personal information).
NOW thru OCT. 27
OTHER
BUSHNELL PARK CAROUSEL. Thursdays through Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 per ride. Bushnell Park, Hartford (860) 585-5411, TheCarouselMuseum.org
Misc.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
BRISTOL
ELKS LODGE 1010 PRESENTS END OF SUMMER BLAST. 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. With the Caribbean Beach Bums Band. Bring your own snacks. Cash bar. Proceeds benefit Elks’ scholarships. Tickets available in advance. (860) 583-3350.
OTHER
PRESENTS 4 PETS. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual silent auction fund raiser to benefit the Animal Alliance Welfare League. Food, drinks, music, childhood games. The Society Room of Hartford, 31 Pratt St., Hartford. $5 in advance. $10 at the door. RSVP. UR4LGDPETSVC@Gmail.com, (860) 796-5421.
THE WHIGVILLE GRANGE AGRICULTURAL FAIR. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. No fee to enter produce, flowers, baked goods, hobbies in adult and children’s categories. Bake sale, food, teacup auction, more Grange Hall, South Main Street, off of Route 69, just over the Bristol line. (860) 582-9863 or email b_gary@sbcglobal.net
SOUTHINGTON
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Books, clothing, jewelry, baked goods, crafts, a silent auction, harvest booth, clam chowder, hot dogs, burgers. Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Southington.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
PLAINVILLE
‘PLAINVILLE IS STILL OUR HOME.’ 2 to 5 p.m. A presentation by Gail Williams, preservationist. A Connecticut Freedom Trail event celebrating the reopening of the permanent African American history exhibit curated by Williams. The event journals the African American experience in Plainville. Also includes a presentation by William Fothergill, MA, MSW, CPC,LPC, an independent family historian researcher. Live music by saxophonist Bill Beverley. Light refreshments. $5 donation. Plainville Historical Center, 29 Pierce St., Plainville. (860) 747-6577.
SOUTHINGTON
DOLLARS FOR DOMINIC. 12 to 5 p.m. Benefit for 12-year-old with Astrocytoma, a spinal cord cancer. Bands, DJ, buffet, raffle prizes, children friendly. Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Lane, Southington. $20. CaddyRanch.com
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
OTHER
STEVE KROFT, ‘MY YEARS IN JOURNALISM.’ 8 p.m. Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield. $45. (203) 254-4010, 1-877-ARTS-396, QuickCenter.com
SEPT. 16, 23
OTHER
SQUARE DANCING. 7 p.m. Central Valley Squares. Farmington Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Farmington. (860) 620-4691.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
BRISTOL
AFTERNOON MOVIE, ’42.’ 1 p.m. Film about the legendary Jackie Robinson. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. (860) 584-7790.
OTHER
END-OF-SUMMER GARDEN PARTY. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classic New England summer menu, wine, beer, music by the Street Vipers, and silent art auction. Ran date is Sept. 18. Butler-McCook House and Garden, 396 Main St., Hartford. Benefit for programming for youth at Connecticut Landmark’s Hartford properties. Patron tickets are $150, and individual tickets are $75. (860) 247-8996 ext. 23, Jamie.Fontaine@CtLandmarks.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18
BRISTOL
BECOMING A CATHOLIC. Adult religious education classes begin. 7 p.m. Geared toward those interested in the Roman Catholic faith and becoming a Catholic. St. Anthony Church, 111 School St., Bristol. No fee. Register. (860) 583-1349, RectoryStAnthony@gmail.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
BRISTOL
‘A CIRCUS OF CREATIVITY AVANT GARDE HAIR AND MAKE UP SHOW.’ A fund raiser for Wigs for Kids. Presented by Salon Alexander and Beauty Entourage. New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol. $25 in advance at Salon Alexander, 32 Fenn Rd., Newington or at https://ticketriver.com/8092-a-circus-of-creativity
OTHER
‘IN THE MIDST OF THE JOVIAL CROWD: YOUNG JAMES BOSWELL IN LONDON, 1762-1763.’ 7 p.m. Special showing of the new exhibit, led by James Caudle, associate editor, Yale Edition of the Private Papers of James Boswell. Lewis Walpole Library, 154 Main St., Farmington. Space limited to 25. Advance registration required. (860) 673-6791, FarmingtonLibraries.org.
SEPT. 20, 21
BRISTOL
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL FEST FUND RAISER TAG SALE. Vendors needed, $10, $15. Zion Lutheran Church, 27 Judd St., Bristol. (860) 582-6035.
SEPT.20, 21
OTHER
THE 8TH ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL. Opens Friday at 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Food, music, more. $5 on Friday and $10 Saturday for those 13 and older. Two day pass for $13. The Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion behind the Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., Milford, Milford. MilfordIrishFest.com
SEPT. 20-OCT. 20
OTHER
THE 15TH ANNUAL CONNECTICUT RENAISSANCE FAIRE. Weekends, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Ave., Norwich. Free parking. $17, general admission. $10 for youths 7 to 15. Free admission for children 6 and under. CTFaire.com, (860) 478-5954.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
PLAINVILLE
TAG SALE. Held by AARP Chapter 4146. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tables are $20. Reservations can be made by calling Sally, (860)747-1732. Tag sale at 28 East Main St., Plainville. Donations for the AARP table are appreciated.
OTHER
CONNECTICUT’s 2013 USA EXTRAVAGANZA PAGEANT. Hosted by 2012 Miss Teen USA Logan West. John C. Daniels School in New Haven. CT. Special educational workshop and pageant rehearsal included on Sept. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. EliteDanceCt@aol.com, (860) 620-4662, Samoapat@aol.com, (203) 645-9657. CTUSAExtravaganzapageant.moonfruit.com
THE 2013 DISCOVER HARTFORD BICYCLE TOUR. Check-in and register, 7 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 8:45 a.m., Ride leave at 9 a.m. Take 10, 25, or 40 mile routes. Leave Bushnell Park, Hartford. $45. $10 for youths under 18. www.BikeWalkct.org/discover-hartford.html
SECOND ANNUAL ENVISIONFEST HARTFORD. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opportunity to discover and celebrate the capital city’s transformation through a day-long free festival of music, walking, biking, tours, innovation and discovery. At 6:30 p.m., the band They Might Be Giants will perform at Bushnell Park. EnvisionFestHartford.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
OTHER
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL. Fund raiser for Partners in Caring. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hay rides, train rides, petting zoo, face painting. Live music by Fist Fulla Change. Bishop Farms of Cheshire, 50 South Meriden Rd., Cheshire.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
SOUTHINGTON
SOUTHINGTON GENEALOGICAL SOCIEY OPEN FORUM. 7:30 p.m. Richard Eppler, Ph.D. will speak about how to maximize usage of the National Archive records, New York’s state censu records, and other helpful genealogical tools. The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. SouthingtonGenealogicalSociety@gmail.com, SouthigntonGenealogicalSociety.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25
OTHER
A CT YANKEE IN THE IMPERIAL PALACE OF BEIJING. Part of the Director’s College series. 7 p.m. Dr. Charles Burstone will speak. Advance registration required. Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr., Farmington. (860) 673-6791.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
BRISTOL
BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1946 67TH YEAR REUNION. Noon to 4 p.m. Oasis Restaurant 72 Pine St., Forestville. Separate checks provided. Catch up with news of classmates and have lunch. (860) 583-1274.
BOOKS AND BAGELS. 10:30 a.m. Library staff member Pat Carlisle reviews best books in the library , old and new. Discuss. Bagels and other things will be served. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. No charge. Registration requested. (860) 584-7790.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
OTHER
GOLDEN KIELBASA VETERANS OPEN. Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. Stanley Golf Course, New Britain. $125 per player. GoldenKielbasa.org
SEPT. 27-28
OTHER
COMBINED REUNION OF 1963 GRADUATES OF ALL NEW BRITAIN SCHOOLS. Pat Wysocki Anderson, (860) 229-4536, Jane Reynolds Pallokat, (860) 485-1501. nbhs_phs1063@yahoo.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
BRISTOL
44TH RUNNING OF THE MUM-A-THON. 7 a.m., Race day registration. 8:15 a.m., Kids’ Fun Run. 8:30 a.m., 5K Road Race and 5K Fitness Walk. Immanuel Lutheran School, 154 Meadows St., Bristol. $18 registration in advance. $20 after Sept. 21 and race day. Kids Fun Run is $5. CTMumAThon.com
MONDAY, SEPT. 30
SOUTHINGTON
THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT BRADLEY MEMORIAL CAMPUS AUXILIARY’S ANNUAL FASHION GALA. 6 p.m. Residents and hospital staff will model clothes from Chico’s, Kathy Faber Designs, and Modern Formals of Southington. Makeup by Mary Kay. Proceeds benefit Bradley Memorial campus’s new medical equipment and the Hospital of Central Connecticut’s new cancer center. Aqua Turf, Mullberry Street, Plantsville. $50 for dinner and show. Tickets available at the Bradley gift shop, 81 Meriden Ave., Southington. Adriana.Asciuto@gmail.com, kpagano@thocc.org
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER
BRISTOL
MUMS FOR SALE. Fall colors and dozens of varieties for sale. The Growing Center at Bristol Adult Resource Center, 621 Jerome Ave., Bristol.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
BRISTOL
BRISTOL MAYOR’S TASK FORCE ON HIV/AIDS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL. 6 p.m. Federal Hill Green, Bristol. Christina.Cipriani@hdisp.org, (860) 589-6433.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
BRISTOL
BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1943 70TH REUNION. Information sought on Betty Jane Hannon Jerome, Dorothy Cook Johnson, Leon Horne, Florence Bechard DiVenere, Marjorie Shultz Warzorko, Mariam Cari Blum, Natalie Case Blumhardt, Carlton Anderson, Carl Jesson, Marcella Rowen Stevenson, Margaret Harris Atashian, Samuel Hogeman, Rodger Johnson, Eleanor Kirschner Beland, Marjorie Lyon Busse, Mary MacDonnell, Janet Masterson, June Moquin Coons, Bruce Towlsey, Clyde Vose. Chippanee Country Club, Marsh Road, Bristol. Call Angie Baher (860) 582-4651 or Charles Aldieri (860) 582-5553.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
BRISTOL
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH FREE TAG SALE. 9 a.m. to noon. Multiple families with books, toys, household items, clothes. All items are free. Grace Baptist Church, 736 King St., Bristol. (860) 582-3840.
THE 13TH MEMORIAL HELEN COUGHLIN WALKATHON FOR PARC. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chili cookoff. Norton Park, Plainville. Download a team registration at PlainvilleARC.org. (860) 747-0316, PARC.Plainville@gmail.com
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
BRISTOL
QUOTA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL FASHION SHOW. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Show at 6:30 p.m. Farmington Gardens, 999 Farmington Ave., Farmington. $35, includes dinner. DSawe57@sbcglobal.net
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
BRISTOL
25TH CLASS REUNION BRISTOL CENTRAL CLASS OF 1988. For further details or to register, email BCRams88@yahoo.com
A PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY. Noon. Bristol City Hall, 111 North Main St., Bristol.
PLAINVILLE
WHEELER CLINIC’S THIRD ANNUAL ‘EVENING OF WONDER.’ 6 p.m. Celebration of hope, healing, and transformation. Proceeds will benefit Wheeler. Entertainment from Timmy Maia and his band. Marriott Hartford Downtown, Hartford, CT. give.wheelerclinic.org/eveningofwonder, (860) 224-6375, jmchale@wheelerclinic.org
SATURDAY, OCT. 19
PLAINVILLE
BUS TRIP TO NEWPORT, R.I. Held by the Plainville Public Library. Register by Sept. 15. Visit the oceanfront estate of Doris Duke. Have lunch at the Bellevue Ave Restaurant. Shop in the Newport Wharf area. (860) 793-1446 for instructions on registering.
NOV. 22, 23
BRISTOL
CRAFT SHOW VENDORS NEEDED. Yankee Peddlar Fair, Asbury United Methodist Church, 90 Central St., Forestville. (860) 584-0529.
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
BRISTOL
BRISTOL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973 40TH REUNION. Chippanee Golf Club, Marsh Road, Bristol. Bchs-73@yahoo.com. Include name, address, phone, cell, email, and date of birth. (860) 675-3088.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
BRISTOL
BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY. Depart Muzzy Field, Bristol at 7:30 p.m. Return to Bristol at 7:30 p.m. “On Your Own Style.” Dropped off at Macy’s and at 5th Avenue. $60 per seat. Register, BristolRec.com, Space is limited. Optional tickets may be bought for the Radio City Christmas show at the 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. show. JoshuaMedeiros@ci.bristol.us
NOW thru DEC. 31
‘DOLLS: NO ORDINARY PLAYTHINGS.’ An exhibition featuring the collection of Mary Forcier. Lecture on Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on “Dolls Around the World.” Nov. 10, a story book reading at 2 p.m. on Raggedy Ann and Andy. New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 585-5411.
NOW thru SEPT. 30
SOUTHINGTON
EXHIBIT OF PASTEL AND WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS BY JANE M. WHITE. The Gallery at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. (860) 628-5656. SouthingtonOrchards.org
NOW thru NOV. 24
OTHER
‘JACOB COLLINS: RECENT WORK.’ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Exhibition of 24 works on loan from Adelson Galleries and private collectors. Collins has been commissioned to paint many luminaries such as J. Paul Getty, Jr. and President George H.W. Bush, as well as paint the Forbes family properties in Normandy, France. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. NBMAA.org
NOW thru SEPT. 29
OTHER
‘THE BRILLIANCE OF LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY: PAINTER AND CRAFTSMAN.’ Exploration of the paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) within the wider context of his creative output. He was a successful, influential glass, jewelry and interior designer associated with the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. $12 adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students, children under 12 free. Free admission 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. NBMAA.org
NOW thru SEPT. 29
SOUTHINGTON
‘KEEPIN’ IT REAL.’ An exhibition of works by Connecticut artists Ajay Brainard, Sean Michanczyk, Charles Santarpia, and Eric Stegmaier. All on the forefront of the representational art scene. Closing reception on Sept. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Paris in Plantsville, 15 West Main St., Plantsville.
NOW thru DEC. 8
BRISTOL
‘ART DECO TIMEPIECES: TREASURES OF THE JAZZ AGE.’ Guest curated by Strickland Vintage Watches of Tampa, Fla. Celebration of the timepieces produced in the Art Deco era. Includes 25 watches from the 1920s to 30s, as well as advertisements from that period. American Clock and Watch Museum, 100 Maple St., Bristol. Info@clockmuseum.org, (860) 583-6070, ClockandWatchMuseum.org
ONGOING
OTHER
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASSES. Available by appointment. Learn to search the internet, set up an email account and use Word. Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr., Farmington. (860) 673-6791, ext. 2.
MONDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP. Meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Farmington Library, Monteith Dr., Farmington. List of dates and books available at the library. (860) 673-6791.
SET-BACK CARDS AND CUT THROAT. Through December. 7 to 10 p.m. The French Model Council Club, 1375 East St., New Britain. (860 223-9306.
SOUTHINGTON
BEGINNER LINE AND PARTNER DANCE LESSONS. Sunday at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. No partner needed. Cadillac Ranch, 45 Judd Lane, Southington. $5 per person. dance@caddyranch.com
JAZZ JAM. Local band looking for musicians who simply want to play. You don’t need to read music. Just pick-up and play. Drum set available. Location and times to be determined based on availability. (860) 302-3664.
BRISTOL
MICROSOFT OFFICE TRAINING WORKSHOPS. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. No charge. Register. For schedule, go to BristolLib.com
BINGO. Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. First ball called at 6:45 p.m. St. Anthony Church, 111 School St., Bristol.
BINGO. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Free coffee and cookies. Bristol Polish Club, 541 North Main St., Bristol.
PLAINVILLE
AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 33. Returning veterans are invited to support this organization. 7 Race Ave., Plainville. (860) 747-9074.
Performance
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
OTHER
KATHY WAKILE OF ‘THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY.’ Part of the Reality Check series. 7 p.m. Will judge the funal round of Mohegan Sun’s Chef Showdown. The Shops concourse, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville. MoheganSun.com
OTHER
FILTHY FRIDAY COMIX: ROTTEN RELATIONSHIPS EDITION. 10:30 p.m. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $15, $25, and $35. ComixatFoxwoods.com
‘THE MOUTH.’ A storytelling series. 7:30 p.m. Hosted by WNPR personality Chion Wolf. The Mark Twain House and Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford. $5. Reservations. (860) 280-3130.
SEPT. 13, 14
OTHER
NATE BARGATZE. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $20, $40, and $50. ComxatFoxwoods.com
SEPT. 13 to 28
OTHER
‘WHISKEY TANGO.’ A musical. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. $20 general admission, $15 for seniors and students with ID.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
OTHER
‘AS YOU LIKE IT.’ Performed by The Castle Theatre Company of Durham University, UK. 2 p.m. Performed on the lawn of the Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford. Free will offering accepted. Rain or shine.
PLAYHOUSE ON PARK’S COMEDY SERIES. 8 p.m. Three comedians. Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., West Hartford. $15. BYOB. (860) 523-5900. PlayhouseonPark.org
COMEDY NIGHT WITH JOHNNY LAMPERT. 9 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $14, $25. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762.
SEPT. 14, 21
SOUTHINGTON
AUDITIONS FOR ‘MEET YOU AT THE COPA.’ Held by Fantango Theater Productions. For an open audition for dances, ages 18 to 40 plus, be prepared to perform a short dance routine at audition. For singers, 20 to 60 plus, bring an instrumental CD, or CDs that show singer’s range and styles. One Factory Square, Southington. Call (860) 276-0114 or (860) 919-0399 for appointment time.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
OTHER
WHOLE LINE COMIX. 8 p.m. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $15, $25, and $35. ComixatFoxwoods.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
BRISTOL
AUDITIONS FOR 10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOWCASE OF STARS. 4 to 6:30 p.m. “Peace on Earth.” For adults, children ages 4 to 12, and teens. Come prepared to sing a song- even a Happy Birthday will do. Everyone will have a part in the choruses. Auditions are for possible solos. St. Anthony Church Hall, 111 School St., Bristol. (860) 585-6039, (86) 589-5692, (860) 585-6748.
SEPT. 15, 16
OTHER
AUDITIONS FOR ‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET.’ 5 to 7 p.m. both days for children 5 to 12 and 7 to 10 p.m., for adults and teens. Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Thomaston. (860) 283-8558, katel@landmarkcommunitytheatre.org, landmarkcommunitytheatre.org
SEPT. 17 to 22
OTHER
‘MISS SAIGON.’ Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 .m. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Tickets start at $22.50. Bushnell.org, (860) 987-5900.
SEPT. 19 to 22
OTHER
BOB LEVY, AKA ‘THE REVEREND. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. Nasty-themed 10:30 p.m. performance on Saturday. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP. Add $10 on the day of the show. 1-800-200-2882. ComixatFoxwoods.com
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
BRISTOL
MEN IN MOTION ALL MALE REVUE. For Ladies Only. Doors open at 7 p.m. With a live band, Rockin’ Heartbeats in the bar after the show. Food available the night of the show.Bristol Polish Club, 541 North Main St., Bristol. $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets available at the Polish Club bar.
OTHER
MELISSA GORGA OF ‘THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY.’ 9 p.m. Will sign copies of her book, “Love Italian Style.” She will only sign her book. The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville. MoheganSun.com
COMEDY NIGHT: MIKE MCDONALD. 9 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21
OTHER
THE RICH BADOWSKI BAND. With Steve Balkun. 9 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762.
ANTHONY JESELNIK. 9 p.m. Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $25, $37.50, $50. Two-drink minimum. ComixatFoxwoods.com, (800)200-2882.
SATURDAY, OCT. 19
BRISTOL
‘A NIGHT OF COMEDY.’ Benefit for the Bristol High School Football Booster Club. 6 p.m., doors open. 7 p.m., dinner served. 8 p.m., show. Pasta meal and a show. Cash bar. (860) 584-8318, (860) 582-2324. BristolCentralFootball@gmail.com
NOW thru SEPT. 14
OTHER
‘THE GIN GAME.’ Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, just off Route 9 (exit 22) and the Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Bring your own, cabaret-style. (860) 829-1248, ctcabaret.com
NOW thru SEPT. 15
OTHER
‘TIME STANDS STILL.’ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Weekend matinees, 2:30 p.m. TheaterWorks, City Arts on Pearl, 233 Pearl St., Hartford. $50, general admission. Add $13 for center reserved seats. $17, college-age student rush. TheaterWorksHartford.org
Support
OCT. 9, NOV. 13
BRISTOL
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. 6 p.m. Funded by a grant fro the Petit Family Foundation. Free. Parent and Child Center, 9 Prospect St., Bristol. (860) 585-3895, cgaray@bristolhospital.org
NOW thru DEC. 26
BRISTOL
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP. Thursday, 10 a.m., through Dec. 12. Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 through Dec. 26.
ONGOING
SOUTHINGTON
HEALING EMOTIONALLY ABUSED LIVES (HEAL). Second Tuesday of the 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hospital of Central Connecticut, 81 Meriden Ave., Southington, Conference Room B, Second Floor. Free. Emotionalheal.org., (203) 305-2137.
BRISTOL
OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Bristol Hospital Small Dining Room, Brewster Road, Bristol. All are welcome. (203) 755-8922.
AL-ANON. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. St. Gregory Hall, Stafford Avenue and Maltby Street, Bristol. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome.
AL-ANON. Fridays 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1024 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome.
BRISTOL MS SUPPORT GROUP. 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Wheelchair accessible, off-street handicapped accessible. CTFightsMS.org, 1-800-FIGHT MS.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY. 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Covers all hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Bethel Christian Church, 750 Stevens St., Bristol. There is a dinner at 5:30 p.m. for $4 and all adults are welcome. (860) 582-3995.
AL-ANON MEETING – 7 p.m. every Friday at Bristol Recovery Club, 67 West St., Bristol. For anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. (888) 825-2666 or www.ct-al-anon.org.
AL-ANON MEETING – 9:30 a.m. every Saturday at First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St., Bristol. For anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Newcomers welcome. No fee for attending. 1-888-825-2666 or www.ct-al-anon.org.
AL-ANON MEETING – For anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. 9:30 a.m. every Saturday at First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St., Bristol. 7 p.m. every Monday, United Methodist Church, 56 Redstone Rd., Plainville. 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St. www.ct-al-anon.org (888) 825-2666.
AL-ANON MEETING – 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. For anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Newcomers welcome. No fee for attending. 1-888-825-2666 or www.ct-al-anon.org.
AL-ANON MEETING- 8 p.m. every Friday night at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1025 Stafford Ave. Has someone else’s drinking affected your life? No charge to attend.
PLAINVILLE
AL-ANON MEETING. For families and friends in different locations throughout the week. 10 a.m., Mondays at Plainville Congregational Church, 130 Main St., (Route 372), Plainville. Mondays at 7 p.m., United Methodist Church of Plainville, 55 Red Stone Hill Rd., Plainville and Fridays at 7 p.m., Wheeler Clinic, 91 Northwest Dr., Route 177. ct-al-anon.org, 888-825-2666.
PLAINVILLE MS SUPPORT GROUP. 7 to 9 p.m. Wheeler Clinic, 91 Northwest Dr., Plainville. (860) 793-9589. CTFightsMS.org
OTHER
GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING. A support group for families or individuals who had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. The last Thursday or each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Beacon Falls Congregational Church, 69 Wolfe Ave., Beacon Falls. GraspValleyCt@aol.com, GraspValleyCt@att.net, (203) 231-6705, (203) 305-98-9. Pre-registration required. Grasphelp.org.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a group of people recovering from compulsive overeating. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no fees or weigh-ins. No need to register. All are welcome. Connecticutoa.org, (860) 218-8550.
Health
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
PLAINVILLE
WALK WITH A DOC. 9 a.m. Sign-in at 8:30 a.m. 30-minute walk and health tips from Richard Scarlett, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. Presented by Hartford HealthCare. Norton ark, Plainville. HartfordHealthCare.org/walkwithdoc, 1-877-914-WALK.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
BRISTOL
DISCIPLINING YOUR TODDLER. 6 to 8 p.m. A sliding scale of fees and scholarships available to low income families. The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital, 9 Prospect St., Bristol. Pre-register, (860) 585-3481.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
PLAINVILLE
SOUND HEALING. 12 to 4 p.m. Includes dinner. A four hour healing session, gravity chair, angel pendants,CD, angel wings. $60 includes dinner and healing. RockWells Dance Hall 161 Woodford Ave., Plainville. (860) 989-0003, YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
BRISTOL
POTTY TRAINING BOOT CAMP. 6 to 7:30 p.m. A sliding scale of fees and scholarships available to low income families. The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital, 9 Prospect St., Bristol. Pre-register, (860) 585-3481.
ONGOING
SOUTHINGTON
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS. Thursdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:15 to 10 a.m. $55 for six weeks or $15 per class. The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. Reserve. (860) 628-5656, ext. 140. SouthingtonOrchards.org
Meetings
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
BRISTOL
BRISTOL GARDEN CLUB. 10 a.m., business meeting. 11;30 a.m., lunch. Noon, speaker, Colleen Plimpton portrays Beatrix Farrand, the first female architect. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Open to the public for speaker only. (860) 879-2921.
Music
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
OTHER
MR. BROWN. DJ set. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Shrine Asian Kitchen, Lounge, and Nightclub, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, 240 MGM Grand Dr., Mashantucket. Ladies free admission all night. Gentlemn, $10 at the door. ShrineMGMFoxwoods, (860) 312-8888.
THE MACHINE. 8 p.m. Toad’s Place, 300 York St., New Haven. $20. ToadsPlace.com
SPIRIT SHAKER. Cook’s, 203 Church St., Naugatuck.
CRACKED ICE. 9 p.m. Special guest James Montgomery. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
BRISTOL
RETRO-FIT. 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Gateway Café, 211 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 516-4601. No cover charge.
OTHER
O’BROTHER. The Space, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden. TheSpaceCT.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
BRISTOL
KARAOKE DJ SHEEP AND JT. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. DowntownCafeCt.com
KARAOKE CONTEST FINALS. 3 p.m. Must sign in at 3 p.m. First contestant sings at 4 p.m. The French Model Council Club, 1375 East St., New Britain.. with song choice for final contest. (860) 223-9306.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
BRISTOL
KARAOKE WITH JENNI B. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. DowntownCafeCt.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18
BRISTOL
MUG NIGHT KARAOKE WITH DJ SHEEP AND JT. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. DowntownCafeCt.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
BRISTOL
OPEN MIC WITH GARY AND PETE PATRONE. Downtown Café, 118 Main St., Bristol. DowntownCafeCt.com
WILLIE NILE. 8 p.m. Infinity Hall, 20 West Greenwoods Rd. (Route 44), Norfolk. $20, $28. InfinityHall.com/events/willie-nile
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
SOUTHINGTON
CONNECTICUT ICON. Auditions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12 finalists selected. For ages 9 and up. Part of the Apple Harvest Festival. Finalists will compete during the festival. Audience and judges will vote. All auditions a capella. Derynoski School, 240 Main St., Southington. Register. ConnecticutIcon.com, (860) 276-1966.
PLAINVILLE
KALEIDOS. 7:30 p.m. Taiwanese multi-percussionist Sayun Chang and Puerto Rican classical guitarist Yovianna Garcia. Church of Our Saviour, 115 West Main St., Plainville.
OTHER
RADIO GIANTS. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Scorpion Bar, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. (860) 312-5201, Davin@TheScorpionBar.com, 21-plus.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
OTHER
JIMMY CLIFF. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield.
SARAH BRIGHTMAN. 8 p.m. “Dreamchaser: In Concert.” The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Bushnell.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25
OTHER
BLACK JOE LEWIS. The Space, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden. TheSpaceCT.com
MICHAEL BUBLE. XL Center, One Civic Center Plaza, Hartford.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
BRISTOL
REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR THE BRISTOL STRING ORCHESTRA. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (7 to 7:30 p.m for new players). Musicians range from 6 to senior citizens. Wide range of musical skills on violin, viola, cello, and bass. Sponsored by Fiddlin’ Around Music, 248 Main St., Bristol. No charge to join. Free performance is slated for Dec. 7 at 3 p.m Prospect United Methodist Church. (860) 589-3724, (860) 584-2868.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
OTHER
THE MACHINE. 8 p.m. Unplugged. Infinity Hall, Route 44, Norfolk. $39, and $59. InfinityHall.com
NOW thru OCT. 23
OTHER
SCORPION IDOL. Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. Hosted by Erika Van Pelt, top 10 finalist on “American Idol’s” season 11. 21 plus. The Scorpion Bar, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Blvd., Mashantucket. TheScorpionBar.com, (860) 312-5201.
ONGOING
BRISTOL
KARAOKE. Every Friday and Saturday night, 9 p.m. to close. Bristol Polish Club, 541 North Main St., Bristol.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS. Live with Lauren. 9 p.m. Gateway Café, 211 Riverside Ave., Bristol. (860) 516-4601.
KARAOKE. Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (18 and up to sing), Fridays, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (21 and up), Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (21 and up). All genres of music, full service bar/ restaurant. Karaoke Lounge, 1639 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott. (203) 879-4785.
Seniors
ONGOING
OTHER
WEEKLY BRIDGE CLUB. 1:30 p.m. Learn the game and become a member. The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. SouthingtonOrchards.org. (860) 628-5656.
PLAINVILLE
THE PLAINVILLE SENIORS’ BOWLING. Mondays, 12:45 p.m. Laurel Lanes, 136 New Britain Ave., Plainville. $8 per person, per week, and includes three games of bowling, automatic scoring, and free weekly beverage. Open to bowlers of all abilities. Frank Robinson, Bowling League president, (860) 747-2918.
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