West Hartford – “A New Year, A New You,” featuring talks by three authors: Chef Rossi, author of The Raging Skillet, 10 a.m. – noon; Iris Krasno, author of Sex After…, noon – 2 p.m.; Rebecca Alexander, author of Not Fade Away, 2 – 4 p.m.; light refreshments; Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave., (860) 231-6316, tickets@mandelljcc.org, www.mandelljcc.org. $20/person.