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RIVERTON FISHING DERBY: Riverton’s annual fishing derby will be held Saturday, April 8 on the West branch of the Farmington River — beginning with a pancake breakfast at 4 a.m. at the Riverton Fire Department and punctuated by the derby and the awarding of prizes. The derby, which is open to the public, begins at 6 a.m. at the sound of a bell and ends at 10 a.m. Contestants bring their catches to the Riverton Fire Department for the official weigh-in. For more information call the Riverton General Store at 860-3790811. FUNDRAISER: Joseph’s House, a community outreach organization on Water Street, Torrington, is holding a dinner and raffle fundraiser on Saturday, April 8, 4-6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 837 Charles St., Torrington. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door for adults, $6 in advance or $7 at the door for 11 and under. Raffle tickets for baskets and prizes will be sold at the dinner. Dinner includes a chicken piccata dinner and entry for a door prize. Order tickets at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/josephs-house-community-outreach-fundraisertickets-32804890310 or from a volunteer. FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST: South End Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fisherman’s breakfast on Saturday, April 8, 4:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Buffet breakfast includes French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 under 12, free for 5 and under. Raffle prizes are included. All are welcome. The firehouse is located at Route 202⁄219 at 20 Antolini Road, New Hartford. FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST: The East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual Cast Off Opening Day Fisherman’s Breakfast, Saturday, April 8, 5-11 a.m. at the East Litchfield Firehouse, 365 E. Litchfield Road, Litchfield. All you can eat breakfast is $8 adults, $4 under 12. Enjoy food and win a door prize donated by area merchants. Take-out available; order at 860-4821929. FARM FRESH MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market will be held indoors at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 15 vendors participate offering a wide variety of foods, with a recipe tasting each week, music, guest artists, chef demonstrations, local nonprofits and a free gardening and cookbook exchange. For more information go to http://www. litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/ FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market, Maple Avenue, Norfolk, one block north of Route 44. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local cheeses, meats, pastries and artisan goods will be available. Go to www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org for list of vendors, last minute announcements and bad weather cancellations. 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. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Morris Volunteer Fire Department’s 75th anniversary annual roast beef dinner will be held Saturday, April 8, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $14 adults, $12 seniors, ages 4-12, 3 and under free. To reserve call 860-567-7441 or email morrisfd@optonline.net www. morrisfiredept.org. Takeout available. 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 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 April 8 at 8 p.m. and April 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. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Impressionist Spring Trees: Water Color Workshop with Betsy Rogers-Knox, will be held April 8, 1:30 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. All levels welcome, for ages 10 and up. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Cost is $35 membesr, $45 guests. Preregistration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-5670857 or go to www.whitememorialc.org. EASTER EGG HUNT: Litchfield’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Community Field in Litchfield, April 8 at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring your own basket ,for ages 9 and under. Guess the number of candies in a jar and win a free dental exam, plus the candy. For information, contact Litchfield Parks and Recreation at 860567-7569. COMMUNICATION LECTURE: The Kent Memorial Library presents Sarah Chase, who will speak on Communication Matters, April 8 at 2 p.m. Chase explores what she has learned about communication and the Alda Method™ since working with actor Alan Alda and his team of worldclass science communicators. This event is free; to register or for more information call the Library, 860-927-3761; email kmlinfo@biblio.org or go to kentmemoriallibrary.org. HEALTH, CRAFT FAIR: The Thomaston Lions Club will hold a Spring Health and Craft Fair, April 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Congregational Church 135 Main Street Thomaston. Free vision screenings for adults and children, blood and glucose monitoring, Safe Child Identification and much more, provided by community health and wellness organizations as well as many crafters and vendors. For information, call 860-309-8462 FLEA MARKET, CRAFTS: Women’s Fellowship of North Congregational Church of Woodbury will hold the 19th Annual Indoor Flea market and craft show, April 8, 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. with more than 30 vendors. Admission is free; a bake sale, raffle and food for sale in the Cozy Cafe provided. Find the church at the intersection of Routes 6 and 47 in Woodbury. SPRING FEVER FAIR: A Spring Fever Fair will be held at the Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St., Winsted, April 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 12 booths with baked goods, handcrafts, collectibles, books, toys, jewelry and more. Lunch for sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free.