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Today, Aug. 30

SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN: The Barkhamsted Historical Society’s one room schoolhouse, the old Center School on Center Hill Road (Route 181) in Barkhamsted, will be open to the public this summer, 1-4 p.m. today and Sept. 27. Come and find out what school was like in “the old days.” Ask questions; read the old books; review a high school entrance exam; try your hand at various toys and games, or do some arithmetic problems on a slate. All free of charge. Children are especially welcome. MORRIS MARKETPLACE: The Morris Marketplace, a unique farmer’s market on a working farm, will open to the public for its second year on the grounds of South Farms’ historic white barn overlooking the intersection of Routes 63 and 109 every Sunday through October, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. See The Morris Marketplace’s Facebook page and website, www. themorrismarket.org, for a calendar of events including hayrides, open yoga classes, children’s activities and featured area artists. CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD: Sunday evening Vesper Services and Hymn Sings at Church in the Wildwood, Route 183, North Colebrook. Today, 7 p.m., Pastor Geoffrey Smith, Colebrook Congregational Church. For more information call Susan Caufield, President, Board of Directors at 860324-4267. HAIGHT-BROWN VINEYARD: Haight-Brown Vineyard will hold the following events at the vineyard in Litchfield. Today, Vinyasa and Vino class, 10:30 a.m.; Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing Class, 3 p.m. For additional information and to register for classes, email haightvineyard@aol.com or visit at www.haightvineyards. com/classes. MUSIC FESTIVAL: Thirteen musical acts will perform at Fuessenich Park in a daylong music festival called Fuse Fest. Events start at 11 a.m. and suggested donation is $5. Music, food from local vendors and a kid’s area will be offered. SITTER TRAINING: The Kent Memorial Library will offer a Certified Safe Sitter training program for young adults age 11 and older. Class will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $20, which includes a manual. Call the library to register at 860-927-3761, via email at kmlinfo@biblio.org or stop in to sign-up. The program is limited to 12 participants. DREAM WORKSHOP: A unique workshop on dreams will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., hosted by the Mattatuck Unitarian Universalist Society, Woodbury. “Dreaming on a Sunday Afternoon” will be taught by dream facilitator Adelita Chirino, a former psychotherapist. Pre-registration is required; the fee is $20. Email events@muusct.org to register. LECTURE: The Litchfield Historical Society will host a lecture at 3 p.m. in honor of its new exhibit, “The House of Worth: Dressing Litchfield.” Guest curator for the exhibit, Karen DePauw, will explore the influence of WWI on the couture fashions of the house of Worth, Paris’s first haute couturier. Lectures are free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. Payment required at time of registration. To register, call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistorical society.org. WOODS WALK: The Outing Club will gather at 1 p.m. in Litchfield for a walk in Whites Woods followed by a Pool and Pizza Picnic. To sign up, call Doyle at 860-567-8928. Bring bathing suits and money for pizza. Lemonade and watermelon will be provided. In case of rain, board games will be provided. SPECIAL GUEST: Winsted United Methodist Church welcomes Sheila Ray Charles, daughter of the late Ray Charles to witness and sing, today, 10 a.m. A coffee hour follows the service. Ms. Charles will be witnessing to her addictions, her time in prison, her finding Jesus and her life as it is now. Everyone in the community is welcome. BRAND NAME SALE: A brand name sale of men’s and women’s footwear, apparel and accessories will be held at Har-Bur Middle School gymnasium, Lyon Road, Harwinton. Items are priced between $5 and $25, not including special buys. The sale includes first quality, irregulars and returns of brand name merchandise. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the LSM Football Booster Club. Visa/Mastercard and cash will be accepted. PANCAKES AND CONVERSATION: Woodbury Democrats will host Pancakes! Coffee! Conversation! with Woodbury Democrats, today, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Woodbury Senior/Community Center. All residents are welcome and the event is free of charge. For information, visit www.woodburydems. org/campaign2015.html or call Sharon Sherman at 203266-9051.

Monday, Aug. 31

INFO SESSION: The Thomaston Public Library will be hosting a Home Education Social and Informational Session at 10:30 a.m. to give families an opportunity to network and gather information about local resources. Speakers will include Tonya Mankowski, Attorney Deborah G. Stevenson and Pam Pinto. For more information or to register, call the library at 860-283-4339, ext. 3 or visit thomastonlibrary.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

FARMERS MARKET: Torrington Farmers Market will be held on Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sky Top Lanes, 1000 E. Main St., Torrington. A variety of vendors will offer local produce and other wares each week.

QUILT ON DISPLAY: The Harwinton Woman’s Club’s 38th annual quilt, Silhouettes And Light, is on display at the Harwinton Public Library. The original, handembroidered, hand-appliqued and hand quilted project for 2015 will be on display at the Harwinton Branch of the Thomaston Savings Bank through September. Raffle tickets for $3 each will be on sale at the Harwinton Fair and from members during September and October. LIBRARY EXHIBIT: The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon presents the work of artist Zelina Blagden, daughter of local artist Allen Blagden and the niece of Irene Blagden, titled “Photography and Assemblage,” on display Sept. 1-Oct. 31. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5-7 p.m.. Refreshments will be served. The library is located at 10 Upper Main St. in Sharon. Call 860-364-5041 or visit www.hotchkisslibrary.org for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a Christcentered recovery group, meets every Wednesday beginning with snacks and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., followed by worship at 7 p.m. and small groups at 8 p.m. at First Assembly of God, 387 New Harwinton Rd., Torrington. www.firstagtorr.org. For more information, call Jeff at 860-309-6562. All are welcome. QIGONG CLASSES: Qigong classes at The Mill in Winsted continue every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. For further information contact Daline Dudley at 860-496-8312. BINGO: Sons of Italy bingo, 34 Center St. Doors open 4:30; selling 5:30; early bingo 6 p.m.; regular bingo 7 pm. Refreshments available. ZUMBA CLASSES: Winsted United Methodist Church offers Zumba classes starting Sept. 2, under the instruction of Tabitha Craighill, with three sessions a week: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. and Thursday, 3-4 p.m. Cost is $10 per person; walk-ins are welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 3

SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will be held Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7-9 p.m. at the Torrington Armory South Main Street. For more information, call Commander Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com. AUDITIONS: Chorus Angelicus youth choir is hosting open auditions 5-6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington. Boys and girls 9-17 are encouraged to prepare a song in any style for the audition. Children aged 5-8 do not need to audition, but may enroll in the Training Choir directly. Interested families should call 860496-8841 or email joyful. noise@snet.net to schedule an audition appointment. LITERARY NIGHT: Current Poet Laureate of Washington, Jesse Steinmetz, will lead an Open Mic Literary Night Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Writers of all ages and levels are invited; attendees may share their creativity and talents with other literary fans and the public in a relaxed intimate setting, or they may simply enjoy listening. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Call the Library at 860-868-7586 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org INFORMATION NIGHT: Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce will host a Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Night, Sept. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. to inform interested students, grades 6-12, and their families about YEA!, a program that guides middle and high school students through the process of launching and running their own real businesses, at the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, 333 Kennedy Dr., Suite R101, Torrington. The event is free; RSVP requested. Call 860482-6586 or email Yea@ nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

Friday, Sept. 4

WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: Winsted Farmers Market returns to East End Park in Winsted on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. ending Sept. 18. Participants include March Farm, Bethlehem, Planted Feather Farm & Bakery, Colebrook, Swiss House Farm, Riverton and Howling Flats Farm, North Canaan, as well as local artists and crafters. Space is still available. Volunteers are welcome. For information, visit www.winstedfarmersmarket. org, email marketmgr@winstedfarmersmarket.org or call Market Manager Phillip Allen, at 860-459-1216. KIMONO PROGRAM, SALE: Kimono exhbit and sale at Kent Memorial Library gallery, Sept. 4-Oct. 31, owned by Falls Village resident, Junko Hidaka. Sept. 19, 11 a.m., fashion designer and Kent resident, Jane Suttell Zatlin and Junko Hidaka, will speak. Pieces on exhibit are for sale for the duration of the exhibition. The collection includes about 40 kimono and 40 obi. The program is free; to register, call the library 860-927-3761, go to kentmemoriallibrary.org, email kmlinfo@biblio.org or stop by the Library.

Saturday, Sept. 5

LITCHFIELD MARKET: The CT Grown Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh market is moving outdoors to the Center School parking lot for the summer, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will continue on Saturdays until October. 18 vendors participate. Seasonal artists and guests have great offerings for yourself or special presents. Music, guest artists, chef demonstrations, local nonprofits and a free gardening and cookbook exchange and workshops are scheduled on most market days. For more information and to see what’s on the agenda for each week go to litchfieldhillsfarmfresh-ct. org.