Music & More Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek’s annual outdoor free concert and picnic will be held rain or shine, Sunday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at CBSRZ, 55 E. Kings Hwy., Chester. Bring blankets and chairs. This year, the new CBSRZ house band, The Cluppin Spielers, will perform. Grilled summer foods will be available for purchase with proceeds to local charities. For more information, call (860) 526-8920.

Art Gallery Opening The CBSRZ Art Gallery welcomes back the CT Valley Camera Club through July. 

Books & Bagels On Sunday, June 3, at 9:30 a.m., Amy Bloom will discuss her book “White Houses.” Copies available for purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served.