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SCHOLARSHIP SESSION: Scholarships Information Session at the Harwinton Library will be held Monday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Francesca Morrissey, Independent College counselor will provide information on free money for students willing to apply for it. Please register. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. Call 860-485-9113 for more information. www.harwintonpl.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Northwest Community Bank will be holding a program about Social Security planning, Medicare and retirement planning, Sept. 26 at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford. Call the library at 860-379-7235 to sign up.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: A genealogy workshop will be offered by the Brooks-Green Woods Chapter DAR, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Beardsley Memorial Library, Munro Place, Winsted. Library genealogist and local history research assistant along with DAR volunteer genealogists will be available to assist attendees; coffee and snacks provided by the chapter. To pre-register, or for additional information, call Karen Brett, Regent, at 860-379-8741

Tuesday, Sept. 27

FARMERS MARKET: Torrington Farmers Market will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The midweek market is held Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. The market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, meat products, maple syrup, honey, cheese, soaps, baked goods, jewelry and much more.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Tuesday evenings from 7—10 p.m. For more information call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $5 per person.

MEDICARE BASICS: The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA) will host an informational session concerning the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Goshen Public Library, 42 North Street. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goshen Public Library. Call to register at 860-4913234. FALL INTO BOOKS: Fall Into Books, A Book Talk with OWL Staff, Sept. 27, 2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/ Adult Programs.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

HOME BUSINESS: Starting a Home Based Business will be held at the Harwinton Library, Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. This is a free workshop covering local regulations and basic startup concerns. Presented by NW CT SCORE, the Harwinton Public Library, and the Harwinton Economic Development Commission. Call the library at 860-485-9113 to register. www.harwintonpl.org

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. Saturday, bingo is played from 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga Classes at Wisdom House, Litchfield. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27. Breathe, stretch and deeply relax with Barbara Putnam. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Fiveweek book discussion on Giorgio Vasari, Sept. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, Litchfield, Reader: The Lives of the Artists, vol. I, by Giorgio Vasari, translated by George Bull, ISBN 0140445005, available at abebooks.com (under $5). Fee $40 seniors, $45 others. For more information, call 860-496-8041.

MEDICARE BASICS: Gail Seymour will visit the Litchfield Community Center to present Medicare basics discussing how Medicare works and reviewing all the plans that are available, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration required, call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org NIGHT SKY: Astro-Imaging: Exploring the Wonder of the Night Sky with Joe Dougherty, will be presented by the Litchfield Hills Astronomy Club at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Visit the Astronomy Club’s website at lhastro.org. All Oliver Wolcott Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/ Adult Programs.

Thursday, Sept. 29

SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will be held Thursday, 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.

MEDICARE BASICS: Licensed health insurance professional, Margaret Foran Ackley will deliver an informative presentation on Understanding Medicare Basics, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. at Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington. This program is free and open to the public; registration is requested; call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org.

Friday, Sept. 30

WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: Winsted Farmers Market, Fridays, 3-6 p.m. at East End Park. A variety of vendors, special events, free admission.

LAND TRUST FUNDRAISER: The Morris Land Trust’s annual Wine and Beer Tasting will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, from 5-8 p.m. at the White Barn at South Farms, 21 Higbie Rd., Morris. Advance tickets $40 at the Village Wine Cellar (189 West St, Litchfield) and the Ripe Tomato (392 Torrington Rd., Litchfield). Tickets at the door for $45 for members, and $50 for guests. Note: Non-members can join at the door for $10 to get the $45 ticket price. For information, email the Morris Land Trust at morrislandtrust@aol.com.

LIBERTY VALANCE: On September 16, TheatreWorks New Milford will host the East Coast Premiere of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Jethro Compton, a drama set in the days of the wild west and based on the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson. The show runs Sept. 16-17, 23-24 and 30, Oct. 1-2, 7-8, 8 p.m.

on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 2. Tickets $23, $18 for students, military with ID. Reserve at theatreworks.us or call 860-350-6863.

HARWINTON FAIR: 160th annual Harwinton Fair will be held Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Locust Road, Harwinton. Hours are Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $8 adults, free for children 12 and under. The fair offers traditional activities including tractor pulls, farm animals, live demonstrations, vendors, plenty of food for sale and live music. Learn more at http://www.harwintonfair.com/

DOCUMENTING THE DEAD: The Torrington Library presents Documenting the Dead with Dustin Pari, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. Pari, best known for his investigative work on the shows “Ghost Hunters,” “Ghost Hunter’s International,” and “Destination Truth,” will give a brief history of spiritualism (séances, spirit photography and Ouija boards) followed by an explanation of the three different types of spiritual entities: residual, intelligent, and inhuman. Free, registration is required. Call 860-489-6684 or go to www.torringtonlibrary.org.

KATE CALLAHAN CONCERT: Connecticut’s 16th State Troubadour Kat Callahan will perform at the Litchfield Community Center, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and light desserts provided ~ BYOB. Tickets $5 general admission at the door. Call The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

Saturday, Oct. 1

FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market returns its 10th outdoor season on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., on the Town Hall lawn, 19 Maple Ave., Norfolk, one block north of

Route 44; just follow the signs. Parking is free and the market is held rain or shine. Visit www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org for details, special events and 10th birthday surprises. Outdoor markets continue every Saturday through Oct. 8.

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. Saturday, bingo is played from 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

FARMERS MARKET: Torrington Farmers Market will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The mid-week market is held Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. The market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, meat products, maple syrup, honey, cheese, soaps, baked goods, jewelry and much more.

FARM FRESH MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m. at Center School Parking lot, Woodruff Lane, Litchfield. Over 20 vendors participate. For more information and to see what’s on the agenda for each week go to http:// www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org. Outdoor markets continue through October.

LIBERTY VALANCE: On September 16, TheatreWorks New Milford will host the East Coast Premiere of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Jethro Compton, a drama set in the days of the wild west and based on the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson. The show runs Sept. 16-17, 23-24 and 30, Oct. 1-2, 7-8, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 2. Tickets $23, $18 for students, military with ID. Reserve at theatreworks.us or call 860-350-6863.

HARWINTON FAIR: 160th annual Harwinton Fair will be held Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Locust Road, Harwinton. Hours are Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $8 adults, free for children 12 and under. The fair offers traditional activities including tractor pulls, farm animals, live demonstrations, vendors, plenty of food for sale and live music. Learn more at http:// www.harwintonfair.com/

ANIMAL MASCOTS: Animal Mascots of the Civil War will be held at the Harwinton Library on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. Troops on both sides of the Civil War used animal mascots to raise morale. Adults and children ages 8 and older are invited to join Associate Professor of History Hamish Lutris to meet some of these much-loved mascots and learn about their role in the Civil War. Call the library at 860-485-9113 to register. www.harwintonpl.org

FALL FOLIAGE FEST: Winsted Friends of Main Street’s 19th Annual Fall Foliage Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 1. Those interested in a booth for your organization or business? Visit http://foms. org/blog/2016/05/2016fall-foliage-festival for the application brochure.

PIG ROAST: Eureka Grange, 777 Litchfield Turnpike, New Hartford will hold its annual pig roast, Oct. 1, 5-6:30 p.m. at the grange hall. The buffet style dinner includes roast pig, baked potato, salads, vegetables, breads, homemade desserts, for $14 adults, reduced rate for children, at the door. Grange membership is open to all; learn more at www.CTStateGrange.org for more information. For pig roast tickets, and more information, call Earl Phillips at 860-4821111

FARMSTEAD FESTIVAL: The Farmstead Festival, to benefit Clay & Wattles Theater Company, will be held Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Percy Meadows Farm, Percy Thomson Meadows Farm, 78 Thomson Road, Bethlehem. Admission $12 in advance, $14 at the gate, include a sampling menu. A pig roast is available for an added fee. E-Tickets at artisanmadeamerica.com, or call 203-273-5821 for information.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, will hold a Blessing of the Animals service, Oct. 1, 4 p.m. in the Grotto. All pets, large and small are welcome, rain or shine. For information call 860-567-1041.

BENEFIT DINNER: Eagle Rock Church, Thomaston, will host a benefit pasta dinner for resident Amber Synott to support her family and medical expenses, Oct. 1, 4-7 p.m. at the Church Hall, 110 Reynolds Bridge Road, Thomaston. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door, eat in or takeout, free for 10 and under. For advance tickets, call Donna Sanford at 860-283-9333.

CIDER 5K RUN/WALK: Warren Parks and Recreation and the Warren Land Trust will hold its 8th annual Cider 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 1, 10 a.m., with a Kids Fun Run at 9:45 a.m., to benefit the Wamogo Scholarship Fund Endowment with Connecticut Community Foundation. For more information and online registration visit www.fasttracktiming.com, or contact Carla Angevine at carlahangevine@hotmail.com or 860-8063789.

ORGAN FUNDRAISER: A fundraising event of music, dancing along with wine tastings and free line dancing lessons and music by the Chaparrals, to benefit the Congregational Church of Burlington’s organ fund, will be held Oct. 1, 7-11 p.m. Tickets $15, advance or at the door. BYOB, with silent raffles all evening. Wines available for sale. Additional information and tickets, call 860-582-8116 or visit www.ccburlingtonct.org.

IMMUNOTHERAPY TALK: Immunotherapy: A Powerful New Cancer Treatment, presented by Dr. Debra Brandt of Yale Milow Cancer Hospital, will be held Oct. 1, 11 a.m. at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury. Register at www.noblehorizons.org or call 860-435-9851.

BEAN HOLE SUPPER: A bean hole baked beans and ham supper with homemade potato salad, cole slaw, and desserts, also rolls and beverages will be held Oct. 1 at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 93 River Road (Rt. 181), Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted), with seatings at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5. Reservations requested; call 860-379-9398.

Sunday, Oct. 2

LIBERTY VALANCE: On September 16, TheatreWorks New Milford will host the East Coast Premiere of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Jethro Compton, a drama set in the days of the wild west and based on the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson. The show runs Sept. 16-17, 23-24 and 30, Oct. 1-2, 7-8, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 2. Tickets $23, $18 for students, military with ID. Reserve at theatreworks.us or call 860-350-6863.