Name: K9 Story Time with Officer Bodell and Bear
Start: 2026-08-30T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore

Bring your little ones to a fun and engaging story time! Perfect for kids who love stories, this free event is a great way to foster a love of reading while enjoying quality time together. Every week we feature a charming tale that’s sure to delight young readers and spark their imaginations.
This week's featured story is Officer Buckle and Gloria, with special guest readers Officer Bodell and Bear the Police Dog of the Middletown K9 Unit!

Local Event: K9 Story Time with Officer Bodell and Bear

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If you want to enrich your life, make new friends and decrease stress, please consider joining our musical family.&nbsp; For more info, visit vocalchords20.org or call 860.347.2787.&nbsp; Visit us on YouTube or Facebook. We look forward to meeting you!

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Klekolo World Coffee

Join us Tuesday as Ben Crnic closes out August with an evening of acoustic music featuring familiar favorites and heartfelt original songs.
A New England singer-songwriter, Ben performs acoustic interpretations of classics spanning the 1960s through today while also sharing original music that explores finding your place in the world, navigating change, and the passage of time. His performances combine honesty, warmth, and a touch of humor, creating an engaging evening for listeners of all ages.
Free admission. Tips for the musician are appreciated. Live music every Tuesday at Klekolo World Coffee. Support local music, local art, and community.

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During the Conduit's sound-meditation, you will quickly access the benefits of a deep meditative practice, without needing any experience or special techniques. Experience a live sound journey, finding stillness through the orchestration, allowing a deep connection to the space within your heart, mind and body. &nbsp;As the vibrations gently hold you, release mental and emotional blockages, and invite and strengthen a connection with your inner self.
Please bring props for your comfort. A zero gravity chair is perfect - or a beach towel with a yoga mat and a pillow and blanket would work as well. Eye coverings and water are also encouraged.
Approximately 60-75 minutes in length.
Registration is required.&nbsp;$25 per person per event. Fees&nbsp;include&nbsp;taxes&nbsp;and&nbsp;online&nbsp;ticketing&nbsp;fees.
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Visit 1741 Pub &amp; Grill before or after the meditation for delicious cocktails, mocktails and food.&nbsp;<a href="https://1741pubandgrill.com/burger-and-main-menu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View their menu here.</a>&nbsp;
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<ul><li>Monday,&nbsp;June&nbsp;1st,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;7:45&nbsp;PM</li><li>Monday,&nbsp;June&nbsp;29th,&nbsp;7&nbsp;PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;8:15&nbsp;PM</li><li>Wednesday,&nbsp;July&nbsp;29th,&nbsp;7&nbsp;PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;8:15&nbsp;PM</li><li>Thursday,&nbsp;August&nbsp;27th,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;PM&nbsp;-&nbsp;7:45&nbsp;PM</li></ul>
Please park in the far left of the parking lot at 1741 Pub &amp; Grill, 70 Lyman Road. The meditation will be at the open space to the left of the parking lot. The closest restroom will be located at 1741 Pub &amp; Grill.
**This event will take place outdoors. In the event that the weather is questionable, you can visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lymanorchards/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook event page</a> for up-to-the-minute event updates. Event updates will post by 3 pm on the day of the event. Should an individual event date needs to be cancelled, all ticket holders will automatically be pushed to the next available date in the series. If another date available works better for you, please contact <a href="mailto:npeach@lymanorchards.com">npeach@lymanorchards.com</a> to choose another date BEFORE the new date occurs. If the event is determined to be cancelled - you will be notified via email from Lyman Orchards at 3 pm on the date.&nbsp;
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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from Connecticut and New York will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
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<ul>
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 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
 <li>3rd Place: $2,500</li>
 <li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li>
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</ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
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 <li>AW Marina – New London</li>
 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
</ul>
New York
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 <li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li>
 <li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li>
 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
</ul>
The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

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&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

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At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
 Kids&rsquo; Korner offers:
Active play Caring staff Healthy snacks Homework help STEM activities &amp; enrichment
With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

Families looking for an extra year to help their child build confidence and prepare for kindergarten have a new option at the Northern Middlesex YMCA.
Enrollment is now open for the Y&rsquo;s Kindergarten Preparatory Academy (KPA), a transition program designed for children who are 4&frac12; years old and born between September 2021 and March 2022.
The program follows the same curriculum as the Middletown Public Schools KPA program, while offering smaller teacher-to-child ratios and more individualized attention. Through a supportive, engaging environment, children have opportunities to strengthen the social, emotional and developmental skills that can help them enter kindergarten ready to learn and thrive.
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