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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. SPEAKER SERIES: Thursday March 16 6:00 The White Hart Speaker Series continues March 16 at 6 p.m. at the White Hart Inn, Salisbury. Min Jin Lee presents her new novel “Pachinko” in collaboration with Oblong Books and Music and the Scoville Memorial Library with WAMC’s Joe Donahue. Free; to register go to scovillelibrary.org. AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: The Harwinton Public Library’s Afternoon Book Group will meet March 16, 1:30 p.m., to discuss the novel “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton. Copies are available to checkout at the front desk. Program is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Harwinton Woman’s Club. LIBRARY CAFE: Senior Center Café will host Oliver Wolcott Library’s Adult Services Librarian, Audra MacLaren, March 16, 11:30 a.m. Check out books, audio books, and DVDs at the Litchfield Community Center at 421 Bantam Road in Litchfield. Open to anyone 60 years of age or older and their spouse. COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Bantam Falls Community Room, Bantam Falls, 130 Doyle Road, Bantam, will host Oliver Wolcott Library’s Adult Services Librarian, Audra MacLaren, March 16 at 3 p.m. Check out books, audio books, and DVDs. DROWSY CHAPERONE: The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society presents the The Drowsy Chaperone at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, March 16, 7:30 p.m., March 17, 7:30 p.m., and March 18, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children, students and seniors; $5 balcony tickets at the door on Friday. Order in advance at www.HMTS.org; cash or check at the Salisbury General Store & Pharmacy, the Sharon Pharmacy, the Kent Station Pharmacy, from an HVRHS performer, or at the door.

Friday, March 17

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: The Colebrook Senior and Community Center will hold its St. Paddy’s Day corned beef dinner Friday, March 17, 5-7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $6 under 12 before March 14; $14 adults, $7 under 12 after. For details call 860-738-9521. DROWSY CHAPERONE: The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society presents the The Drowsy Chaperone at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, March 16, 7:30 p.m., March 17, 7:30 p.m., and March 18, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children, students and seniors; $5 balcony tickets at the door on Friday. Order in advance at www.HMTS.org; cash or check at the Salisbury General Store & Pharmacy, the Sharon Pharmacy, the Kent Station Pharmacy, from an HVRHS performer, or at the door. LEO CLUB DINNER: The Gilbert School Leo Club will host its annual fundraising dinner in the school cafeteria, 200 Williams Ave., Winsted, Friday, March 17. Corned beef reubens, potato soup, brownie sundaes and beverages will be served from 4:45-6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Call 860-379-8521 ext. 1339 for information. BASKETBALL: Join members for March Madness basketball, March 17 in the All Purpose Room at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington. Snacks and beverages provided; all are welcome. COMEDY SHOW: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, Friday, March 17, with Jack Gillman. Doors open at 6 p.m. with pizza and refreshments, show at 7 p.m. Tickets $5, $25 family maximum. Pre-registration required with payment; call 860-567-8302 or go to thecommunitycenter.org.

Saturday, March 18

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. WINTER MARKETS: Winsted Winter Markets will be held at the Rowley Street Playground building in Winsted on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15 and May 20. April and May markets will be held at East End Park, weather permitting. DROWSY CHAPERONE: The Housatonic Musical Theatre Society presents the The Drowsy Chaperone at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, March 16, 7:30 p.m., March 17, 7:30 p.m., and March 18, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children, students and seniors; $5 balcony tickets at the door on Friday. Order in advance at www.HMTS.org; cash or check at the Salisbury General Store & Pharmacy, the Sharon Pharmacy, the Kent Station Pharmacy, from an HVRHS performer, or at the door. VERNAL POOL PROGRAM: Learn about vernal pools and amphibian breeding places with Ph.D. biologist and DEEP Certified Master Naturalist Edward Boisits, at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, Saturday, March 18, 8-10 p.m., rain or shine. $5 members, $10 guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information. HOMEMADE FROSTING: Foodies – Homemade Frosting, for grades 5-12, will be held March 18, 2 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Learn to make buttercream, chocolate, and cream cheese frosting, then frost some cupcakes. Registration required; call 860-673-3331 or go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info. VOLUNTEER DAY: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut), 43 Wilbur Road, Washington, will hold a spring Volunteer Day on Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain date March 19. Tack sale, 12-3 p.m. with saddles, blankets and other equipment. For more information go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960. SPRING STROLL: An Early Spring Stroll through Camp Columbia to the Solnit Parcel with Gerri Griswold will be held March 18, 10 a.m. Meet at the A.B. Ceder Room at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Dress for the weather including study footwear. Free, donations welcome. DOLLAR SALE: Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, will hold a Dollar Sale with all merchandise in the entire store $1 each or less except jewelry, March 18-25. Hours are 10 a.m-4 p.m. ERA OF ELEGANCE: Era of Elegance: Montgomery Place: An American Arcadia, presented by Kate Johnson, Curator and Consultant, will be held March 18, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details, call 860435-2838 FVSO CONCERT: The Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Jonathan Brennand, will present Merrie England,” Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m. at the University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theater, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford. Tickets $15 to $18, advance order at: www.fvso.org., $20 at the door. FAITH COMMUNITIES: Creating Dementia-Friendly Faith Communities, with Maureen

Matthews, RN, PhD, will beheld March 18, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: www.wisdomhouse.org or call (860)567-3163. ITALIAN FESTA: Second annual St. Joseph’s Day Italian Festa Celebration will be held March 18, 5-8 p.m., hosted by Torrington Chapter of UNICO National, at Saint Peter’s Hall, East Main Street, Torrington. Bring your family and friends of all ages. Bring a favorite dish or dessert to share. For more information, call Peggy Hotchkiss at 860-601-8508. CABIN FEVER SALE: Winchester Grange will host Cabin Fever Craft & Bake Sale, Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the grange, 100 Newfield Road, Winchester Center. Big bake sale and vendors selling homemade crafts, jewelry, needlework and home decorations, with lunch. For more information or to reserve a vendor space, contact Winchester Grange Program Coordinator Ramona Fassio at 860-482-2733; or e-mail info@WinchesterGrange.org or lecturer@WinchesterGrange.org. www. WinchesterGrange.org.

Sunday, March 19 MAESTROS GALA:

The Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra will hold the annual “Celebrity Maestros Gala” featuring local celebrities and dignitaries “conducting” the orchestra at The Country Club of Farmington, March 19 at 1 p.m. Music, food and fun for all; tickets $75 per person. Order online at www. nutmegsymphony.org. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Women’s Auxiliary of the Warren Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Pancake Breakfast at the Warren Community Center, Sackett Hill Road, Sunday, March 19, 7:30-11 a.m. OJ, plain or blueberry pancakes, sausage, coffee and tea, $5 adults, $2 children, free under 3. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 860-868-2187.

SPRING FLING: A Spring Fling Party for grades K-6 will be held Sunday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. at the Olive Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Come dressed in your favorite outfit, listen to stories and try a craft station. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required; call 860-567-8030 or go to www.owlibrary.org and click on Programs/Children Programs.