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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

CAMP MOE JOB FAIR: Camp MOE will be hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 9-11 a.m. at LARC, located at 314 Main St., Torrington. The event is an opportunity to meet the administrative staff and to ask questions about employment with Camp MOE. The camp is looking for individuals to fill a variety of positions like counselor, unit leader, life guard, boating director, waterfront director, and arts and crafts leader. Staff applications Get listed: Submit items at CALENDAR@REGISTERCITIZEN.COM. can be found online at www. campmoe.org, with more information on these positions, including age requirements, and to apply. For questions, call 860-618-2800 or e-mail info@campmoe.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. 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