Town Weather

Today will have scattered thunderstorms beginning around 1 p.m., continuing into the evening, with temperatures in the high 80s. Tonight will average 70°F.

Town Events

Art Classes:
Sign up your kids and teenagers for the art class at John Lyman! The theme is “Inspired by Nature.” The class is offered during the week of July 18-22 in the morning. These classes are planned for children going into third grade through high school. Classes are open to residents and non-residents for the same fee. Adults may take classes with children if desired. For a flyer, more information and to register, contact the District 13 Adult Education office at 349-2232 or e-mail Susan Carroll Nardine at scarroll2@sbcglobal.net.

Durham Senior Lunches:
very Monday and Wednesday hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. in Durham. Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Today’s menu includes grande cheese ravioli, Sicilian vegetables, tossed salad with French dressing, 100% whole wheat bread and fruit cocktail. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153 by noon on Thursdays and Tuesdays.

Middlefield Senior Lunches:
e Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and our monthly menu can be picked up at the Center, Town Hall, or on our website: www.middlefieldct.org.

Tennis Camp:
ennis Camp with Alex Edwards and Company today through July 22 and Aug. 15-19. Want to get your child interested in tennis? Want them to learn a good basic understanding of the game? Mr. Edwards has been working with Parks and Recreation for over 10 years instructing kids on the finer points of the game of tennis. Camp meets mornings at Memorial School.

Shake It Up Café:
xplore the five foodiest Bible celebrations this summer from July 18 through 22 at Middlefield Federated Church. The program, called "Shake it Up Café," will run from 9 a.m. to noon with a snack provided and is designed for children ages 4 to 10. From Passover to Pentecost, the Bible will be leading us through a week of fun, games and learning. For pricing and more info, contact Marilyn Keurajian at thrivinglives@sbcglobal.net or go online at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/MFCVBS.

Swim Lessons:
tarting this week, swim lessons will be offered by the lifeguards at Lake Beseck Beach. Each class will be 30 minutes long. Morning and afternoon lessons are available. For more info, pricing or to sign up, call Marissa at 203-671-6347 or e-mail her at mfparker15@gmail.com.
 

Town Meetings

There are no meetings today in Durham or Middlefield.

Today in Town

In 1925, Adolf Hitler publishes his personal manifesto Mein Kampf.
In 1955, the first Disneyland theme park, in Anaheim, California, officially opens to the public.

Happy birthday, Kristen Bell (31), Vin Diesel (44), John Glenn (90) and Nelson Mandela (93)!

Rest in peace, Jane Austen (1817).