Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Friday evening, October 25, 7 pm  Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown  (donations to OP welcome at door). Register for the event: email: info@oddfellows.org or call 860-347-6143.  If your plans change, please remember to call or email with cancellation notice.

Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2 pm  The Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Register for the event through Russell Library website: https://russelllibrary.org or call 860-347-2528 to reserve a seat.

If your plans change, please remember to call or email with cancellation notice.

We’ve gathered seven talented local actors to entertain you with this farcical story: Michael Eck, Joan Duquette, Nat Holmes, Melissa McLean, Norm Hicks, Danielle Truscott, & Ben Werblow.

Here’s another chance to get out on the water with others before you put your boat to bed for the winter.  The event is to benefit Kuhn Employment Opportunities, a local nonprofit that provides job placement and support for people with disabilities. Silver Lake is just north of Meriden.

Photo by Chris Donnelly

A Middletown Urban Forestry Program

Russell Library, Hubbard Room
Thursday, September 19, 2024
5-6 pm

Introduction and Overview
Jane Harris, Chair, Middletown Urban Forestry Commission

Tree Grants, including the Street Tree Inventory
Chris Donnelly, Middletown Forester
In 2024, Middletown received a DEEP grant to conduct a tree inventory. Chris will describe ways in which you can be involved.

Tree Walks and the ‘Microforest’ Project
Steve Cronkite, Vice-Chair, Middletown Urban Forestry Commission
Steve will discuss an upcoming tree walk, open to the public, and  plans for a ‘Microforest,’ based on the Miyawaki Forest concept.

Further Tree Discussions and a Look-Ahead
The people of Middletown have a great deal of interest in their trees, and trees are a fundamental part of the city’s environment. We all share in the benefits from trees. How can the community’s involvement with the urban forest  be increased?

All are invited! Come hear about what is going on with the trees in Middletown. Find out how you can help.

Photo by Chris Donnelly