5:00 pm

Bach Collegium Japan

Woolsey Hall, 500 College Street, New Haven, CT

Tickets: $20 ($10 for students). All proceeds benefit ongoing earthquake relief efforts in Japan.

1:00 pm

Artists' Reception for Jim Laurino and Michael Rogan

Art Gallery at the Mill HOuse, 5 West Main Street, Chester, CT

1:00 pm

Artist Reception for Jim Laurino and Michael Rogan

Art Gallery at the Millhouse, 5 West Main St., Chester, CT , 06412

The landscapes of plein air painters Jim Laurino and Michael Rogan will be on display at the Mill House during the month of March.
The artist’s reception will be held Monday March 3, 1-4 pm.
Their scenes have been chosen from the beauty and nature around them and reflect their unique attractions to each subject.

4:00 pm

Eric Kufs

the Leif Nilsson Gallery, 1 Spring Street, Chester, CT

Part of the Concerts in the Gallery series. Donation: $10.

8:00 am

Pancake Breakfast, Mar. 3, O.Saybrook

Old Saybrook Fire Department headquarters, 310 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

8 a.m.-noon, benefits the department's Junior Division; $5 pp; www.oldsaybrookfire.com; (860) 857-5300.

2:00 pm

The Westerly Historical Society’s presents their Sunday lecture series “Quilts in Rhode Island”

Babcock Smith House, 124 Granite Street, Westerly, RI , 02891

Speaker: Professor Linda Welters, University Of Rhode Island
Summary of the talk: Babcock Smith House was one of the sites where we collected data on RI quilts. Linda Welters will present the history of quilts in Rhode Island based on the research gathered by the Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project. Technological developments as they affect quilt styles will be discussed.

12:00 pm

Firefighter’s Day

New London Lodge of Elks, 81 Washington St., New London, CT

A prime rib dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Sunday at the New London Lodge of Elks honoring New London, Waterford, East Lyme, Montville and Mohegan Tribal fire departments, and L+M paramedics.
Cocktails and appetizers will served starting at noon.
Tickets are $20 and available to Elks, family, guests and friends of firefighters.

7:30 am

Stonington Crew Pancake Breakfast & Raffle

Stonington Community Center, 28 Cutler Street, Stonington, CT , 06378

Friends of Stonington Crew Annual Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle will be held Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 from 7:30 – 11:30 am, at the Stonington Community Center. $8/person. Basket Raffle Drawing at 11:00am. Tickets for a chance to win an Apple iPad mini (64GB, retail value $529, $10/each or 3/$20). No need to be present to win either raffle! Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by contacting Stacey Herrman 860-536-3177, sendherrman@comcast.net or Janina Goldberg 860-961-0425, jgoldberg1@comcast.net

8:30 am

Women's Health Conference

Omni Hotel New Haven, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT , 06510

11th annual day-long program of workshops and speakers, hosted by Women & Family Life Center and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman. Breakout sessions to choose on healthy living, exercise, well being.

1:30 pm

Sewing II Classes

Arts Center Killingworth, 276 North Parker Hill Rd, Killingworth, CT , 06419

Sundays, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24. Makeup Apr 7. 1:30-4pm. $165
Further your sewing skills with professional seamstress and pattern maker, Monique Fazzone. Choose one of 3 classic skirt designs, A-line, straight or gored skirt to suit your figure and style. Learn to layout, cut, assemble and fit your skirt. Work on finishing and hemming techniques and how to make the perfect dart!

8:00 am

Buffet Breakfast Squad 113, first Sundays, O. Saybrook

Old Saybrook American Legion, 113 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT

8-11 a.m., hosted by Squad 113; held the first Sunday of every month; $6, $3 children; (860) 388-9482.

8:00 am

All You Can Eat Breakfast, first Sunday, Niantic

American Legion Auxiliary, 16 York Ave., Niantic, CT

8-11 a.m., $7 adults; $3 children under 10; held the first Sunday of each month; (860) 739-2107.

1:00 pm

Crossword Tournament

Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth, CT

Registration fee: $10. Limited seating

4:00 pm

Chili Cook Off

Oakdale Fire House, Chapel Hill Rd, Oakdale, CT , 06370

In the spirit of the K of C's annual chili cook off the Montville RTC will be carrying on this fun event. Prizes for the top three pots of chili, best decorated table, and peoples choice. It's free to enter and only $5.00 to come sample all the great chili. You will go home filled! Entrants should show up at least an hr early. and tell your friends and family to come.

5:00 pm

Victory Celebration 2013

Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Rd, Waterford, CT , 06385

The New London Democratic Town Committee is hosting Victory Celebration 2012 to honor the Democratic 20th Senatorial District officials elected in November 2012. U.S. Senator will be the keynote speaker. Honorees include U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney, State Senator Andrea Stillman, State Rep. Elizabeth Ritter, State Rep. Ernest Hewett, State Rep. Elissa Wright, State Rep. Ed Jutila and State Rep. Kevin Ryan.

Reservations Required. Reception: 5 PM / Dinner: 6 PM

2:00 pm

This Old Hat, Leading Ladies, Mar. 3, Ledyard

Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassel Drive, Gales Ferry, CT

2 p.m., ages 8 to adult; Ledyard native Patty Carver's musical presentation will showcase famous women in American history.

8:30 am

John III Sobieski Breakfast

John III Sobieski Club, 10 Woodland Road, Deep River, CT , 06417

Cooked To Order Breakfast Including Bacon,Ham,Sausage,Kielbasa,Eggs Cooked To Order,Pancakes,White Wheat And Rye Toast

8:30 am

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Mar. 3, Ston.

Stonington COMO, 28 Cutler St., Stonington, CT

8:30-11 a.m., raffle at 10:30 a.m.; (860) 535-2476.

8:00 am

Buffet Breakfast, Mar. 3, Niantic

American Legion Auxiliary, 16 York Ave., Niantic, CT

8-11 a.m., all you can eat; held the first Sunday of the month; $7 adults; $3 children under 10; (860) 739-2107.

7:45 pm

Al-Anon

St. Ann's Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT

7:45 p.m.

11:00 am

Fashionable Fine Art Classes

Arts Center Killingworth, 276 North Parker Hill Rd, Killingworth, CT , 06419

Sundays, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, Mar 3. Make-Up March 10. 11-1pm. $130

With artist Gloria Nilsson, use selected works of fine art to examine the cultural and historical details of the Byzantine, Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Cubist periods. See how fashion then depicted reflected what was a “contemporary” point-of-view. Use the past to inspire your current designs. Sessions include fashion sketching. Returning students continue to build sketching techniques and their portfolios. Beginner to Intermediate levels. Material list available.

2:00 pm

The Kerry Boys

Scranton Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Registration required.

2:00 pm

Lecture on the 9th Regiment CT Volunteers

The New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT

Stories of Connecticut's Irish Civil War regiment. Donations welcome.

10:15 am

Preschool Storytime ages 3-5 (Mornings)

Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft while their grownups wait outside in the Children’s Room. For ages 3 – 5. Space is limited; register beginning January 14th. This program is sponsored by a grant from People’s United Bank.

2:00 pm

Maple Sugaring in Lebanon

Lebanon Historical Society Museum, 856 Trumbull Hwy, Lebanon , CT , 06249

Trace the flow of syrup from tapping trees to pouring on your pancakes! This free interactive family program explores how maple syrup is made in. Join us at the Lebanon Historical Society Museum
at 856 Trumbull Hwy, Lebanon. Pre-registration is encouraged for this free program.
For more information contact the Lebanon Historical Society at 860-642-6579 or museum@historyoflebanon.org.
Visit Channel 3 www.wfsb.com or Channel 8 www.wtnh.com to view cancellations due to weather

3:00 pm

Connecticut College Faculty Reed Trio

The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown, CT

'Americans and Paris'

5:00 pm

Choral Evensong with the Anglican Singers

St. James Episcopal Church, 76 Federal Street, New London, CT , 06355

The Anglican Singers will present a service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 3, at 5:00 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, New London. The group, conducted by interim director Jason Roberts and accompanied by Joseph Ripka, organist, will sing early music by William Byrd and Thomas Tallis. A free-will offering will benefit the St. James Capital Campaign. For more information visit www.anglicansingers.org or call 860-442-7519.

2:00 pm

USCG Band Tour Preview Concert

Leamy Concert Hall, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, , 06320

The Coast Guard Band presents a concert of works to be performed on its upcoming tour of the Southeastern United States. Concertgoers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee will be treated to virtuosic solos and riveting pieces featuring the full Band.

3:00 pm

Willimantic Orchestra Winter Concert

Schafer Auditorium, Eastern Connecticut State University, Windham Street and Valley Street, Willimantic, CT , 06226

The Willimantic Orchestra, a community orchestra, will present its Winter Concert, directed by David Vaughan, featuring Jeanne Pocius on trumpet. Included will be: Egmont Overture, Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah; Leroy Anderson’s, Bugler’s Holiday, and more.

3:00 pm

The Northeast Traditional Jazz Ensemble

Valley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT

Part of the Essex Winter Series. Tickets: $30 ($12 for students).

6:00 pm

Rugby Starts Feb 12th for Shoreline Boys

Brown Middle school, 980 Durham Road, Madison, CT , 06443

Rugby Starts February 12th

Join in the exciting game of rugby with the Shoreline’s premier U-19 team. Practices begin February 12th
And the season runs through May 30th culminating in the Ct. State Tournament. Any regional high school aged boys are welcome
Registration/Questions - Madison Beach and Recreation Office 203-245-5623 or
www.madrugby.com and check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Beach-Recreation-U-19-Rugby-Club/455173587865770?ref=hl

7:00 pm

Booker T

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

2:00 pm

James and the Giant Peach

Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main STreet, Clinton, CT

Tickets: $12 (discounts in advance).