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GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A gigantic tac sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield’s Pilgrim Hall 50 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, March 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome; 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com for further information. SHEPAUG MUSICAL: Shepaug Dramatics presents The Theory of Relativity, a new musical about relationships, March 31-April 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee April 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Reserve by calling 860-717-2444 or purchase at the door. MADAGASCAR: Falls Village Children’s Theater presents Madagascar, A Musical Adventure, based on DreamWork’s animated movie by the same name. Three free shows will be given at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Falls Village, March 31 and April 1 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. Donations welcome; concession snacks on sale and a 50/50 raffle. FIRST DATE: Goshen Players, Inc. will present the musical comedy “First Date” at Old Goshen Town Hall, 2 North Street, at the Rotary junction of Routes 4 and 63, Goshen. Dates are March 31, April 1, 7-8 at 8 p.m. and April 2 and 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets $25; reserve at www.goshenplayers.org or call 860-491-9988 and leave a message for call back. Early reservations are recommended; cabaret seating is limited. FIBER ART SHOW: Acclaimed fiber artist, Missy Stevens, a longtime Washington resident, showcases her artistic ingenuity in the recently produced documentary, Missy Stevens, The Spirit and Technique of Painting and Thread, which will be screened at the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury, March 31 at 7 p.m. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or go to www. minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions. ESTATE PLANNING, TAXES: The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host an informational discussion about taxes and multi-state residencies on Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m., presented by Charles Lenore, an income tax expert, Get listed: Submit items at CALENDAR@REGISTERCITIZEN.COM. and Falls Village resident Warren Whitaker, an estate planning specialist, partners in the law firm of Day Pitney LLP. Space is limited; call the library at 860-824-7424 for registration. Free, public is welcome. CRAFTY KIDS: The Harwinton Public Library invites all children ages 7 and older to Crafty Kids on March 31 at 4:15 p.m. Participate in Easter games. Program is free of charge but registration is required. Call the Library to register at 860-485-9113. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends.

Saturday, April 1

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. NORFOLK MARKET: Norfolk Farmers Market will be held Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave., Norfolk, April 1 and April 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at town hall. Outdoor markets begin May 13. For vendor information and other details go to www. norfolkfarmersmarket.org SHEPAUG MUSICAL: Shepaug Dramatics presents The Theory of Relativity, a new musical about relationships, March 31-April 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee April 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Reserve by calling 860-717-2444 or purchase at the door. MADAGASCAR: Falls Village Children’s Theater presents Madagascar, A Musical Adventure, based on DreamWork’s animated movie by the same name. Three free shows will be given at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Falls Village, March 31 and April 1 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. Donations welcome; concession snacks on sale and a 50/50 raffle. GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A gigantic tac sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield’s Pilgrim Hall 50 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome; 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@ gmail.com for further information. FRESH WATER FISHING: A free freshwater fishing class, sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Fisheries Division, will be held at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, Saturday, April 1. Classroom instruction from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., fishing at Point Folly, 12-3 p.m. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room at the center. Pre-registration is required; call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: A new show, The Avian Photography of Nick Hawvermale, opens April 1 at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, with a reception with refreshments from 4-5:30 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room. The event is free to the public but you must pre-register by calling 860-567-0857 or go to www.whitememorialcc.org VETERAN OF THE MONTH: American Legion Post 44 of Bantam invites the general public to attend its monthly Veteran of the Month ceremony to honor World War II United States Navy veteran Chester Wright as the 342nd honored veteran on Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. in the Bantam Borough Hall on Route 202 in Bantam. Post 44 will provide refreshments and encourages attendees to enjoy fellowship with others after the reading of Mr. Wrights biography, flag ceremony, playing of taps and 3-gun honor salute. Contact: post44.bantam@gmail.com WILD WEST: A Wild West reenactment with writer Jim Griffin and Eric Van Leer will be held April 1 at 10:30 a.m., for ages 8 and up, at the Harwinton Public Library. Griffin will have his dog and Van Leer will bring his horse to reenact scenes from their favorite books from the Lone Star Ranger series. Books available for purchase. Registration is required; call 860-485-9113. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall April Fools Contra Dance will be held April 1 at the Town Hall

in Cornwall. Contras, circles and squares begin at 7 p.m. with calling by Patricia Campbell and live old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band. Beginners and left feet welcome. No partners needed. Donations requested to pay the caller. For more information go to motherhouse.us or call Jane at 860-672-6101.

AUTHOR TALK: Clifford Schexnayder, author of “Builders of the Hoosac Tunnel” will discuss his book, which traces the dealings between the engineers and dreamers who from 1850 to 1875 labored to drive a five mile Tunnel through the Hoosac Mountain of Massachusetts and those who struggled mightily to prevent its construction, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Crescent Gallery, Thomaston Town Hall, 158 Main St., Thomaston. Free tickets are required; to reserve, email info@RMNE.org and pick up at the door before 6:30 p.m. EMERGING CHURCH: Experiences of Emerging Church with Peggy Richard will be held April 1, 10 a.m.12 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register,email peggyrichard@gmail.com QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, announces its meetings for April. The group will meet April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Quilts that Care Headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury; April 3 and 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury; April 4 and 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol; April 5 and 19, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield; and April 10 and 24, 5-8 p.m. at Quilts that Care Headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043 or email Deborah@quiltsthatcare. org. FIRST DATE: Goshen Players, Inc. will present the musical comedy “First Date” at Old Goshen Town Hall, 2 North Street, at the Rotary junction of Routes 4 and 63, Goshen. Dates are March 31, April 1, 7-8 at 8 p.m. and April 2 and 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets $25; reserve at www.goshenplayers.org or call 860-491-9988 and leave a message for call back. Early reservations are recommended; cabaret seating is limited. Sunday, April 2 GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A gigantic tac sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield’s Pilgrim Hall 50 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome; 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@ gmail.com for further information.