Monday

Learn All About Box Turtles, 6:30 p.m., Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford; Chuck Landrey will present; free and open to the public; light refreshments available.

ADD: The Big Picture, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester; free program for parents and educators of children with ADHD; speaker will be Dr. Robert Reynolds; call to register 860-343-0227 or 537-5752.

Preschool Stories with Miss Beth, 10 a.m., Groton Public Library; for ages 3 and up with a parent or caregiver for stories, singing and a simple craft; siblings welcome; 441-6750.

Annual Meeting of The Avery Stoddard Cemetery Association, 7:30 p.m., Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassel Drive, Gales Ferry; 464-9574 or 464-6414.

East Lyme Garden Club, 7 p.m., East Lyme Community Center Parks and Recreation Room; Kim Hargrove will speak about early plants in the garden to attract birds; 739-0506.

Spring Splendors Storyhouse Registration, 9 a.m., walk-in registration; 10 a.m., telephone registration; East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road; sign-ups will continue until classes are full; call to register 739-6926.

Niantic Toastmasters, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Niantic Community Churchall, 190 Pennsylvania Ave.; all are welcome to attend; 691-1223.

Tuesday

Employability Skills Workshop Series, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., OIC, 106 Truman St., New London; “Interview Skills, Part 2”; $5 per session; call 447-1731 for more information.

Illuminating Lives Program, 9:15 a.m., Mystic Congregational Church Women's Fellowship, 43 East Main St., Mystic; featuring Susan Townley of Literacy Volunteers; free and open to the public; 536-4259.

Bluegills to Bluefin Tuna, 7 p.m., Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library; presentation and slideshow with guest speaker, Bob Sampson; free and open to the public; light refreshments provided; call to register 434-1684.

Literary Reading, 7 p.m., Groton Public Library; Amy Dooling presents “Representing Women's Lives in Twentieth Century China”; free and open to the public; 441-6750.

Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic; “The Inheritance of Loss” by Kiran Desai; new readers welcome; for more information call 739-6926.

Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich; free and open to the public; call to register 848-5699.

Author Talk, 7 p.m., Voluntown Public Library, 107 Main St.; “Thrill Killers: A True Story of Innocence and Murder Without Conscience” by Detective Raymond Pingitore, and Paul Lonardo; co-author, Paul Lonardo will speak; 376-0485.

AARP Safe Driver Program, 12 - 4 p.m., Stonington Human Services, 166 South Broad St., Pawcatuck; $10 class fee; conducted by Frank Costa; call to register at 535-5015.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook; 388-1611.

2008 Relay For Life New London County Shoreline Committee Meeting/Team Captains Meeting, 6 -8 p.m., Planning Committee Meeting starts at 6 p.m.; Team Captain Meeting 7 p.m.; Fairview Nursing Home, Lestertown Road, Groton; 440-0320.

World of Words Literary Reading “Telling Passages”, 7 p.m., Groton Public Library; Dr. Amy Dooling will read selections of translated fiction and autobiography by Chinese women written during the twentieth century; free and open to the public; 441-6750.

Computer Courses - MS Excel: Basics, 1 - 3:30 p.m., The Estuary Council of Seniors, Old Saybrook; prerequisite: Microsoft Word skills or other application; $40 for 4 classes; call 388-1611 for reservations and information.

Young People's Beginners AA Meeting, 6 - 6:45 p.m., Flanders Baptist and Community Church, Route 1, East Lyme; meeting held every Tuesday; 739-2985.

Computer Courses - Beginners, 9 - 11:30 a.m., The Estuary Council of Seniors, Old Saybrook; no prerequisite; $40 for 4 classes; call 388-1611 for reservations and information.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW 3263 Meeting, 1 p.m., Post Home, 60 Stonington Road, Mystic; all members invited; light refreshments provided; dues are now being collected for 2008-09 which you may bring to meeting or mail them to Carolyn Foley, Treasurer, PO Box 111, Mystic 06355.

D is for Diligence, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Groton Senior Center; light supper included; guest speakers are Attorney Mimi Peck-Llewellyn and Groton Judge of Probate Fred Palm; call to register 441-6785.

Artist Reception, 11 a.m., The Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook; view the artwork of local artist, Anna Mary Vidbergs during the month of April; beverages and cookies served; 388-1611.

First Aid with Adult CPR/AED, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Tuesday); 6 - 10:30 p.m. (Wednesday/Thursday); Charter Oak Chapter of The American Red Cross, 200 Boston Post Road, Waterford; $70 tuition; 1-877-243-5727 x4324, please register at least 5 days before class.

Franklin Lodge No. 20, F. & A.M., 6 p.m., beef stew dinner; 6:45 p.m., stated communication, followed by a collation; Masonic Temple, 20 Elm Street, Westerly; $6 per person; for reservations call 401-322-0985.

Wednesday

Lyme Disease Discussion, 12:30 p.m., Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook; Dr. Houghton will discuss symptoms and treatment; 388-1611.

TVCCA 's Family Fun Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Sacred Heart School Life Center, 15 Hunters Ave., Taftville; guests include State and local representatives, Norwich and New London School Readiness Programs and families of our Head Start & Early Care and Educational Programs; 425-6536.

NARFE Chapter #158 Monthly Meeting, 11:30 a.m., social hour, followed by lunch; 1 p.m., meeting; Port 'N Starboard Restaurant, New London; monthly program is a presenation by Mary Leinzini of the Visiting Nurse Association; all interested retired federal employees and spouses are encouraged to attend; call for reservations 446-2132.

Diabetic Foot Care Discussion, 12:30 p.m., Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook; Dr. Andrew Berliner will answer questions on footwear and the proper ways to check them; 388-1611.

AARP Safe Driver Program, 12 - 4 p.m., Stonington Human Services, 166 South Broad St., Pawcatuck; $10 class fee; conducted by Frank Costa; call to register at 535-5015.

Botticelli's Mythological Works, Part 2, 7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic; call to register 739-6926.

Computer Courses - E-mail: Intermediate, 1 - 3:30 p.m., The Estuary Council of Seniors, Old Saybrook; prerequisite: e-mail class or user; $40 for 4 classes; call 388-1611 for reservations and information.

Toddler Time with Miss Sue, 10 a.m., Groton Public Library; for ages 1-3 and up with a parent or caregiver for songs, stories, fingerplays, and playtime; siblings welcome; 441-6750.

Computer Courses - MS Word: Basics, 9 - 11:30 a.m., The Estuary Council of Seniors, Old Saybrook; prerequisite: beginner class or experience; $40 for 4 classes; call 388-1611 for reservations and information.

First Aid with Adult CPR/AED, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Tuesday); 6 - 10:30 p.m. (Wednesday/Thursday); Charter Oak Chapter of The American Red Cross, 200 Boston Post Road, Waterford; $70 tuition; 1-877-243-5727 x4324, please register at least 5 days before class.

Book Discussion, 7 p.m., Groton Public Library; “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress” by Dai Sijie; free and open to the public; 441-6750.

Mysticalligraphers Meeting, 7 p.m., Mystic/Noank Library; a mini-workshop featuring pen-made watercolor flowers and leaves will be conducted by Carol Fraser of the Connecticut Valley Calligraphers.

Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline Chapter of the IAAP, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City of Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St.; finalize plans for an Administrative Professionals Day program and nominate officers for the coming year; membership not required; for more information or to RSVP, contact suzanne.e.meserve@pfizer.com or 715-1255.

Spring Farmers Market, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Fiddleheads, 13 Broad St., New London; for more information call 701-0678 or 381-5158.

New London Charter Revision Commission, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers; public is welcome to attend and share ideas and suggestions; 439-0016.

Thursday

American Legion Post #128 Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 16 York Ave., Niantic; all veterans are invited.

Grieving the Loss of a Spouse/Partner, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Conference Room 3, New London; free and open to the public; call to register 848-5699.

Business Development Task Force Seeks Input, 7 p.m., Colchester Town Hall; this newly formed group is seeking input from citizens, developers, and business owners on how to attract new business to Colchester; for more information contact Don at dherbert@contech-cpi.com.

Storytime for Toddlers, 10 - 10:45 a.m., Otis Library, 261 Main St., Norwich; for ages 2-3 years old with parent or caregiver; stories, songs, rhymes and a craft; call to register 889-2365 x114.

Free Bankruptcy Informational, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Otis Library, 261 Main St., Norwich; guest speakers are Dan Jenkins of Travis Mortgage and Shawn Meaike of Raveis Real Estate; 823-1571.

Employability Skills Workshop Series, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., OIC, 106 Truman St., New London; “Dealing with Change/Stress Management”; $5 per session; call 447-1731 for more information.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), 7 - 8:30 p.m., Union Baptist Church, Morgan House, 119 High St., Mystic; for information call 860-334-9828.

Ni Hao China, Family Stories and Fun, 6:30 p.m., Groton Public Library; Sue Palmieri will explore China with stories, songs, games, crafts and food; registration starts March 27; free and open to the public; 441-6750.

36th Annual All-Elementary Concert, 7 p.m., Waterford Public Schools; over 200 4th and 5th grade students from all four elementary schools will be involved; please bring donation of a non-perishable food item for the Waterford Interfaith Food Locker; canned meats, soups, stews, juices, coffee, peanut butter, tuna fish, cereal or canned vegetables; 442-4020.

Literacy Training, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., OIC Building, 106 Truman St., New London; for volunteer tutors of English as a Second Language and Basic Literacy; for more information call 443-4800 or www.englishhelp.org.

First Aid with Adult CPR/AED, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Tuesday); 6 - 10:30 p.m. (Wednesday/Thursday); Charter Oak Chapter of The American Red Cross, 200 Boston Post Road, Waterford; $70 tuition; 1-877-243-5727 x4324, please register at least 5 days before class.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting, 7 - 8 p.m., Christ Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton; meetings held every Thurs.; 536-2587.

From Panic to Power, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester; “Swift and Simple Speaking Strategies Anyone Can Use” with professional speakers Elizabeth Trendowski and Wayne Botha; free and open to all; for more information call 537-5752.

AAUW Meeting, 6:30 p.m., refreshments; 6:45 p.m., meeting and program; Waterford Public Library; Connecticut College students, Leia Crosby and Emily Conrad will speak on “Striving for Environmental Sustainability”.

The Shift to Parallel, 7:30 p.m., Connecticut College, Palmer Auditorium; $12 general admission; $6 students and seniors; for tickets and information call 439-ARTS.

Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of DAR, 6 p.m., potluck dinner, Monument House, Park Avenue, Groton; please bring dish to share; contact Mrs. Janith Clay regarding food items; Historic Preservation Award will be presented; for more information call 642-6404 or 445-2671.

Mystic Woman's Club, 7 p.m., St. Mark's Church, Pearl Street, Mystic; Gloria Bradley will speak on her jewelry-making hobby.

The New London County Ostomy Association, 7 – 9 p.m., Groton Regency Center, 1145 Poquonnock Road, Groton; program will be for Mutual Aid and support; refreshments served; new members welcome.

Friday

Ledyard Senior Center, 8:30 a.m., Hairdresser/Barber (appointment only); 9 a.m., yoga; 10:30 a.m., ageless fitness; 12 noon, community cafe lunch; 12:30 p.m., bingo; 464-0471.

Compost Happens, 3:30 - 6 p.m., The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic; trip to Earth Care Farm in Charlestown, RI; $5 members; $8 non-members; van leaves promptly at 3:30 p.m.; 536-1216 or dpnc.org.

Silent Auction, 6 - 8 p.m., Preston City Congregational Church, junction of routes 164 & 165; free admission.

Spring Pot Luck Supper, 6:30 p.m., social hour, followed by dinner; Yankee Clipper Restaurant, West Main Street, Niantic; held by the East Lyme Historical Society; bring a main dish, salad or dessert along with serving utensils; featuring a talk by Penny Parsekian; open to the public; eastlymehistoricalsociety.org.

Surfside 8 Square Dance Club Hosts Patriots Day Dance, 8 - 10:30 p.m., Westerly Senior Center, corner of State and Westminster Streets; caller, Steve Garrett; cueing, Jennie Frisella; $5 donation; non-dancers, free; 401-596-1216 or 245-0164.

Canterbury Historical Society, 7 p.m., business meeting followed by refreshments; Canterbury Town Hall (community room), 1 Municipal Drive; free and open to the public; program: Mark Granville on Railroads in Eastern Connecticut; www.canterburyhistorical.org.

Saturday

First Aid with Adult CPR/AED and Infant/Child CPR, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Charter Oak Chapter of The American Red Cross, 200 Boston Post Rd., Waterford; $80 tuition; 1-877-243-5727 x4324, please register at least 5 days before class.

Roast Beef Dinners, 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m., advanced reservation seatings; Ekonk Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road, Sterling; $10 donation for all you can eat meal; for ticket reservations call 564-2131.

Bottle and Can Recycling Drive, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., East Lyme High School; hosted by the East Lyme marching and concert bands; held twice a month, every month, on the 2nd and fourth Saturday; proceeds are used to buy instruments for the high school bands and to defray the costs associated with fielding a marching band in local and state competitions; 739-8481 or richard.connell@pfizer.com.

Annual Fishing Derby & Pancake Breakfast, 7 - 11 a.m., (Fishing Derby); 7 - 10:30 a.m. (Pancake Breakfast); Cross Lane Firehouse, Old Lyme; sponsored by The Old Lyme Fire Department; for children in grades K-5; rain or shine; parents must accompany children; $5 adults; $3 children under three; tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 434-5472 or 434-1430.

Winter Farmers Market hosted by Fiddleheads Natural Foods Cooperative, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 13 Broad St., New London, future store site of Fiddleheads Natural Foods; items grown and/or made regionally within an emphasis on food; free and open to the public; 701-0678.

Healthy Kids Day, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ocean Community YMCA, Mystic; families are invited to participate in activities and learn about the resources available at the YMCA and in the community; free and open to the public; 536-3575.

The Hugo A. Simonelli Post 3263, 11 a.m., Mystic Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Home; nomination of officers will take place for the forthcoming year; active members encouraged to attend; 536-6937.

Pancake Breakfast, 8 - 11 a.m., Finnish American Heritage Society, Route 169, Canterbury Center; all you can eat; $7 adults; $3 children under 12; door prizes; 887-4192 or 546-6671.

Artist Reception, 1 - 3 p.m., The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane; featuring the work of Margaret Cherubin; light refreshments served; her sculpture and abstract painting will be on display and for sale from March 19 - April 30; 434-1684.

Saturday Movies at the Library, 2 p.m., Public Library of New London; part of Project ASPIRE; light refreshments available; for movie of the week call 447-1411 x5.

Family Friendly Hike, 1 p.m., Gales Ferry Community Center parking lot; sponsored by the Ledyard Public Library; Kit Foster and Jan Bell will lead tour through streets of Gales Ferry; call to register 464-9912 or 464-6943.

Flea Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road; food, baked goods, raffles and more.

Explore Science and Technology, Mystic Seaport; teachers, administrators and support staff are welcome; free admission with a school or union ID card or a copy of school letterhead; for a detailed list of scheduled activities visit www.mysticseaport.org/ews; for more information call Lisa at 572-5270.

Parents' and Students' Rights: Our Schools and Our Children, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., First Hispanic Church, 35 Redden Avenue, New London; sponsored by The Community United for the Renaissance in Education (CURE); free and open to the public, offering sessions in both English and Spanish; childcare provided; morning refreshments and lunch prepared by FRESH New London; for further information and to register for childcare and lunch call 447-9079 (Spanish); 437-8890 (English) by April 9.

Franklin Lodge No. 20, F & a.m. Game Night, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, 20 Elm Street, Westerly; for members, non-members and family; no charge but includes pot luck dinner; contact Galen “Skip” Hoffman, Jr. for food sign-up, 401-377-9064.

Ledyard Senior Center, 12 - 2 p.m., Alzheimer's Focal Group; 464-0471.

Monthly Fish Fry, 4:30 – 7 p.m., American Legion, 16 York Ave., Niantic, 10 oz. fish, french fries, cole slaw, dessert, coffee. Take out available, $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Sunday

Annual Spring Concert, 4 p.m., Christ the King Church, Old Lyme; Con Brio Choral Society and the Con Brio Festival Orchestra will perform; non Con Brio members interested in joining the tour can call 767-8998; for more information call 434-8879 or visit www.conbrio.org.

Breakfast, 8 - 11 a.m., V.F.W. Post 10004 and Auxiliary, Jewett City; $6 per person; 376-5226.

Family Steak Dinner, 6 p.m., Bozrah Volunteer Fire Co., 293 Fitchville Road; $15 per person; $12 for baked chicken; call for advance tickets 887-9474.

Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Groton; free drawing for a food basket; $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children; under 3 free; 443-0634.

Explore Science and Technology, Mystic Seaport; teachers, administrators and support staff are welcome; free admission with a school or union ID card or a copy of school letterhead; for a detailed list of scheduled activities visit www.mysticseaport.org/ews; for more information call Lisa at 572-5270.

Ledyard Senior Center, 12:30 p.m., trip to Coast Guard Concert, transportation available (must register); 464-0471.

Summer in Italy, 2 p.m., Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly; Dante Society presentation; free; (401) 596-2877.

Article UID=6dd44729-969b-44b1-96af-a6c28a3a9a2f