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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.

AUTHOR TALK: New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. Kevin Gutzman, will offer a talk and book signing on his recently published book, “Thomas Jefferson – Revolutionary: A Radical’s Struggle to Remake America” on Tuesday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. This program is free and open to the public but registration is requested; call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org.

LOURDES SHRINE: On Tuesday, May 2, the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, marks the beginning of its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www.shrinect.org.

Wednesday, May 3

WHITE HOUSE BUTLER: Entertaining in the White House will be held Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library, presented by former White House butler Alan DeValerio, who will provide a behind-the-scenes look at entertaining in the White House. Copies of Alan’s book, “A History of Entertainment in the Modern White House,” will be available for purchase and signing after the program. This program is free and open to ages 12 and up. Call the Harwinton Library at 860-4859113 to register.

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. For information, call the lodge at 860489-1226.

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 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369.

GLOW STICK VIGIL: Join Prime Time House, Western CT Mental Health Network – Torrington and other Mental Health Providers in the Greater Torrington Area, for a Glow Stick Vigil, in recognition of May as Mental Health Month, on Wednesday May 3, 4-5:30 in City Hall Auditorium, 140 Main Street, Torrington. For information call Michael Lonergan at 860-496-3763.

LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, marks the beginning of its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www.shrinect.org.

Thursday, May 4

FOOTLOOSE: The Torrington High School Student Theatre is presenting the musical Footloose in the THS Little Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 4, 5, 6 at 7 p.m. The show is directed by Brendan Eckert and Veronica Gelormino, with musical direction by Brittany Rondeau. The set-design is by Victor Leger and the show is produced by Sybil Chamberlin. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased in advance by emailing schamberlin@torrington.org or at the door the night of the performances.

MAKE ICE CREAM: Making Ice Cream In a Bag will be held Thursday, May 4, 4:15 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library, for age 7 and up. The program is free of charge and all ingredients will be supplied by the library. Space is limited to 12; register by calling 860-4859113.

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.

DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer will take place this year in the auditorium of Torrington’s City Hall on May 4, 7-8:30 p.m. The event, established in public law by President Truman in 1952, celebrates its 66th Annual National Day of Prayer. The theme is For Your

Great Name’s Sake, and is based upon scripture from Daniel 9:19. Across the Nation millions of people will take time to intercede on behalf of their communities, nations and leaders. All are welcome. To learn more about the National Day of Prayer, visit www.NationaDayofPrayer.org. ALL ABOUT TEA: Jim Harron Sr., owner of Simpson & Vail will give a talk at the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury about the history and varieties of tea followed by a tasting on Thursday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. Call the library to register 860-3502181 or sign up online at www.minormemoriallibrary.org.

PRAYER SERVICE: An Evening of Patriotic Prayer and Song in celebration of the National Day of Prayer will be held May 4, 6 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, Winsted, 800 Main St. with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend.

LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www.shrinect.org.

GOSHEN GARDEN CLUB: The Goshen Garden Club will meet Thursday, May 4 at Goshen Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St. Goshen. Lunc at 12 p.m., business meeting at 1 p.m., and the program follows, “Pruning Our Shrubs” by Cathy Beauregard of Horticultural Services. Guests are welcome for $5. For more information go to goshengardenclub.org or call 860-6180267.

Friday, May 5

FOOTLOOSE: The Torrington High School Student Theatre is presenting the musical Footloose in the THS Little Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 4, 5, 6at 7p.m. The show is directed by Brendan Eckert and Veronica Gelormino, with musical direction by Brittany Rondeau. The set-design is by Victor Leger and the show is produced by Sybil Chamberlin. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased in advance by emailing schamberlin@torrington.org or at the door the night of the performances.

UPROOTING ADDICTION: The Connecticut Office on Rural Health is presenting a program, Uprooting Addiction, Planting the Seeds of Recovery: Exploring the Factors that Hold Substance and Behavioral Addiction in Place, May 5, 1-4:30 p.m. in the Draper Conference Center at Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted. For more information about panelists and program details, visit http:// www.nwcc.edu/newsevents/events/AddictionDiscussion

LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www.shrinect.org.

Saturday, May 6

FOOTLOOSE: The Torrington High School Student Theatre is presenting the musical Footloose in the THS Little Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 4, 5, 6at 7p.m. The show is directed by Brendan Eckert and Veronica Gelormino, with musical direction by Brittany Rondeau. The set-design is by Victor Leger and the show is produced by Sybil Chamberlin. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased in advance by emailing schamberlin@torrington.org or at the door the night of the performances.

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: The Torrington Democratic Town Committee will hold its Second Annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday May 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the home of Keri and Chris Hoehne located at 603 New Harwinton Road in Torrington. The party is open to all Democrats and will feature authentic Derby fare and drink including Mint Juleps. Don’t forget your Derby attire and hat. For more information, call Danielle at 860-806-1503 or danielle.l.palladino@gmail.com or Paul at 860-6261485 or paulsum06790@gmail.com

SMOKE ALARM INSTALL: The Winchester Fire Marshall, the Winsted Fire Department, the Winchester Center Fire Department and the American Red Cross are partnering for a Smoke Alarm Install Event, May 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsors will visit homes to install free smoke alarms and share other safety tips. To schedule a visit, go to http://www.redcross.org/ct/schedule-a-visit or call 877-287-3327 and select option 1. For information, call the Fire Marshall at 860379-8771.

SEED LIBRARIES: Join Master Gardener Eric Frisk for an introduction to seed libraries at the Harwinton Public Library on May 6 at 10 a.m. Find out how you can take part in Harwinton’s Seed Library by saving and sharing seeds from your own plants. Register by calling the Library at 860-495-9113.

BABE RUTH TRYOUTS: Torrington Babe Ruth is having tryouts Saturday May 6 at the Babe Ruth field (Oak Avenue at 10 a.m.; the rain date is Sunday, May 7 at 10 a.m. All new players and returning Minors players need to be present, we will be accepting new application at tryouts. All Torrington and Harwinton players are welcome. For information, contact Jim Pescatore email him: jptrw@yahoo.com.

MOSAIC TRIO CONCERT: The Mosaic Trio and Friends will appear in concert on Saturday May 6, 5 p.m. in Norfolk’s Battell Chapel, performing below a restored Maitland Armstrong stained glass window. The trio features Lu Sun on violin, Pat Daly Vance on viola, and Peter Zay on cello, joined by special guests Curt Blood on clarinet for the Mozart Clarinet Quintet and Curtis Macomber on violin for the Schubert String Quintet. The performance is underwritten through a grant to the Battell Arts Foundation. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Battell Chapel Windows Project. This will be the first scheduled event with the newly restored window on display. Call 860-542-5721 for reservations or visit http://norfolkctucc.org/ucc/event/the-mosaic-trio-in-concert/ to purchase tickets: $125 Patron Seating, $75 Priority Seating, $35 General Seating.

SPRING POWER-UP: The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s annual Spring Power-Up will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at the museum grounds, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road, Kent, next to the Eric Sloane Museum, a mile north of Kent Center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors: CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation on this day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For information call (860) 927-0050 or check our website www.ctamachinery.com.

AUTHOR TALK: Author Christine Ieronimo will present a program based on her book “A Thirst for Home” at the Morris Public Library on Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a reception and book signing. Participants age 7 and up are asked to register and may do so by calling 860-567-7440.