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Here's a roundup of things happening in West Hartford and nearby towns from Monday, August 17 through Sunday, August 23. Please double-check registration, ticket availability, and weather before heading out, especially for library programs, outdoor events, and ticketed performances.

A few good bets

• For the dogs: Monday's Pooch Plunge turns the Beachland Park pool over to local dogs, and Sunday's Blue Back Farmers Market has a Dog Days of Summer theme.
• Thursday night: Jazz in the Square starts at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Dream Horizon supergroup at New Park Brewing at 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday in Blue Back: The Amped Up! Kids Music Showcase runs in the afternoon at Webster Walk.
• Saturday night: Halen brings a Van Halen tribute to New Park Brewing, while the Yard Goats hold Emo Night with fireworks in Hartford.
• For families: The library has its Science Heroes summer-reading finale Tuesday, three teen escape rooms Thursday, and tabletop games and Perler-bead crafting Saturday.

West Hartford

Monday, August 17

• 10:00 a.m.-noon - Roll Call at Bishops Corner Senior Center. Free informal gathering where veterans share stories and experiences; all are welcome and registration is required. Town calendar
• 2:30-6:45 p.m. - West Hartford Pooch Plunge at the Beachland Park pool. The annual off-leash dog swim and dog-park fundraiser has sessions from 2:30-4:15 and 5:00-6:45 p.m.; admission is $20 per family for one session or $35 for both. Rain date is Tuesday. Details and session tickets
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 102 Intermediate Course at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; price not captured. Details
• Library highlights: Let's Build Lego Walls for grades 2-5 at 4:00 p.m. and the first session of an adult photography workshop series at 6:00 p.m.; both require registration. Library calendar

Tuesday, August 18

• 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Camp Blue Back for Kids at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square. Cost and registration details were not stated on the town calendar. Town calendar
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. - Bingo at Bishops Corner Senior Center. Free admission, with cards at 50 cents and sheets at $1; registration requested. Town calendar
• 7:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Tuesday Speed/Hills Workout at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free weekly workout, usually around 3 miles; all paces are welcome. Details
• Library highlights: Rescheduled adult drawer-sachet crafting at 2:00 p.m., the Science Heroes summer-reading finale for grades K-6 at 6:30 p.m., and the hybrid Atlantic Magazine Discussion at 6:30 p.m. The craft and Science Heroes programs require registration. Library calendar

Wednesday, August 19

• 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Healthy Lifestyle Workshop: National Immunization Awareness Month at Bishops Corner Senior Center. Registration required by phone; cost was not stated. Town notification source
• 5:30 p.m. - WHY in the Parks at Eisenhower Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Drop-in Wellness Screening at the Faxon Branch library. Free screening with a registered nurse, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen level, and weight; no registration listed. Library calendar
• 6:15 p.m. - Fleet Feet Wednesday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 1-2 mile and 3-4 mile options. Details
• Library highlights: Silent Book Club at 2:00 p.m., Teen D&D at 5:30 p.m., and an all-ages notebook-cover collage workshop at 5:45 p.m. The collage workshop requires registration. Library calendar

Thursday, August 20

• 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Jazz in the Square at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square. Cost was not stated on the town calendar. Town calendar
• 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Dream Horizon at New Park Brewing, featuring Jeff Coffin, Nir Felder, James Genus, and Futureman. Seated all-ages show; doors at 7:00 p.m., with captured prices of $35 advance and $40 day of show. Minors must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Tickets
• Library highlight: Three teen escape rooms run at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.; registration is required and each session is limited to six players. Library calendar

Friday, August 21

• 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - New Yorker Discussion Group at Noah Webster Library and online. Free hybrid discussion group. Library calendar

Saturday, August 22

• 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Saturday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 3-4 mile and 5-6 mile options. Details
• 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 9 Game Day at Noah Webster Library. Free adult tabletop gaming; check the library listing for participation details. Library calendar
• 11:00 a.m.-noon - Perler Bead Backpack Keychains at Noah Webster Library. Free back-to-school craft for grades 3-6; registration required. Library calendar
• 2:30-5:00 p.m. - Amped Up! Kids Music Showcase at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square. Cost was not stated on the town calendar. Town calendar
• 8:00-11:50 p.m. - Halen: Tribute to Van Halen at New Park Brewing. Doors at 7:00 p.m.; $15 advance or $20 day of show before fees. All ages, with minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tickets

Sunday, August 23

• 9:00 a.m. - WHY in the Parks at Beachland Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission; this week's Dog Days of Summer theme includes Dog Star Rescue, pet-focused vendors, kids' sand art, a Center Streets preview, and music by the Blue Back Old Time Fiddlers. Leashed pets are welcome. Details
• 4:30-6:00 p.m. - An Evening with Joe Thomas: Bad Catholic at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Ticketed author event with the Hartford native celebrating his memoir; registration required. Details

WeHa Town meetings

Town meetings are generally livestreamed or archived by West Hartford Community Interactive. Check the official meetings page for agendas, room changes, cancellations, and participation details.

• Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m.-noon - Senior Citizens Advisory Commission at Bishops Corner Senior Center.
• Wednesday, August 19, 6:00 p.m. - Civilian Police Review Board at Town Hall, Room 400.

What's Happening in Surrounding Towns

Tuesday, August 18

• 10:30 a.m. - Artists and Writers Summer Reading: The Great Gatsby as a Work of Art at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Registration required; cost not captured. Museum events

Thursday, August 20

• 11:00 a.m.-noon - Austin House Tour at the Wadsworth Atheneum's Austin House in Hartford. Registration required; tickets include same-day Wadsworth admission. Details
• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tour at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Free. Bushnell Park events
• 8:00 p.m. - Eric Gales at Infinity Music Hall Hartford. Ticketed blues-rock show; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Details

Friday, August 21

• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Bushnell Park Carousel Tour in Hartford. Free. Bushnell Park events
• 5:00 p.m. - Art Happy Hour at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets noted by the source. Museum events
• 7:00 p.m. - Banda MS at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Ticketed. Arena events

Sunday, August 23

• 8:30 a.m. - Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K starting at Cove Park. Ticketed race through historic Wethersfield, with a FitKids run at 10:00 a.m. and a post-race party. Details
• 1:00 p.m. - Architects of Being walk-in tour at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets only; check the museum page for current pricing. Museum events

Hartford Yard Goats homestand

The Yard Goats host the Somerset Patriots at Dunkin' Park Tuesday through Sunday. All games are ticketed. Schedule and tickets

• Tuesday, August 18, 7:10 p.m. - True Crime Night and kids pinstripe jersey giveaway
• Wednesday, August 19, 7:10 p.m. - Faith & Family Day
• Thursday, August 20, 7:10 p.m. - Country Night
• Friday, August 21, 7:10 p.m. - Baby You're a Firework
• Saturday, August 22, 6:10 p.m. - Emo Night with fireworks
• Sunday, August 23, 1:10 p.m. - Jr. Fire Marshal Night

That's what I found for August 17-23. If I missed something good, drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.