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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. 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 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org.

Wednesday, May 10

VETERANS BENEFITS: So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the Downtown Shopping Plaza, 1 South Main Street, Torrington, on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Like all D-A-V services, from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families. For more information, call Miguel Cintron, NSO Supervisor at 860-5946612. DRUMMING FOR PEACE: Drumming for Peace at sunset on the evening of the full moon takes place at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle Street, at the intersection of Routes 4 and 63 in Goshen. Participants may bring their own drums or use the drums and rhythm instruments that will be provided. Any type of hand drum may be used. All drummers or people who would like to become drummers are welcome; no experience is necessary. Contact Susan Strand at sstrand@snet.net for further information. Dates are May 10, 7:45 p.m., June 9, 8:15 p.m., July 9, 8:15 p.m., Aug. 7, 7:45 p.m., Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Oct. 5, 6:15 p.m., Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3, 4:15 p.m. 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 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.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. 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.

Thursday, May 11

WESTERN LANDS TRIO: Folk Music of the 1960s with The Western Lands Trio will be held May 11, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. The event is free; registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www. owlibrary.org, call 860-5678030, or email tmessenger@ owlibrary.org. GARDEN CLUB: “Rain Gardens” will be the topic of the May meeting of the Harwinton Garden Club, presented by Sean Hayden, Certified Soil Scientist, and Karen Nelson of the Northwest Conservation District. The meeting will be held May 11, 7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Road. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. For further information call 860485-1108. 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 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. BOBCATS IN CONNECTICUT: Nora Hulton, CT DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist, and science and math teacher at Washington Montessori School, will deliver a visual presentation entitled Bobcats in Connecticut, May 11,6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, 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 GROWING UP IN LITCHFIELD: On Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. the Litchfield Historical Society is hosting the first of a series of conversations on Litchfield’s history, “Growing up in Litchfield,” facilitated by historian Rachel Carley. Residents are welcome to participate. This event is free and open to the public; R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 9 by calling 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. 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.

Friday, May 12

INVASIVE PLANTS: Doug Tallamy, the nationally recognized author of Bringing Nature Home, will share his knowledge of the impact of invasive plants on populations of native insects and animals, WITH “How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens and Surrounding Landscapes,” for the next Salisbury Forum, on Friday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Hotchkiss School, Route 112, Lakeville. The program is followed by a Q&A session and is cosponsored by 11 Land Trusts in the area. All Salisbury Forum programs are free and open to the public. Everyone is invited. PASTA DINNER: Torrington Boy Scout Troop 3 is hosting a Pasta Dinner fundraiser on May 12 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Center Congregational Church, 155 Main Street, Torrington. 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 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. NATHAN HALE LECTURE: The Barkhamsted Historical Society presents Connecticut State Historian and Associate Professor of History @ UCONN, Walt Woodard speaking on “The Burning Question about Nathan Hale” at the Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Rd., Pleasant Valley, May 12 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Questions call: Noreen Watson 860-738-1152.

NEW BEGINNINGS: The David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main St., Falls Village, will feature the exhibit New Beginnings, a group show by Canaan Art League featuring painting, photography and sculpture. A reception with refreshments for the artists will be held on Friday May 12 from 5-7 p.m. and the exhibit will be on display through June 10. The public is welcome and there is no charge. A portion of the sales will benefit the library. For details call 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org.

Saturday, May 13

HOUSE TOURS: The Seth Thomas Bradstreet House will be open on weekends until June 24 (except Memorial Day weekend) and from Sept. 9-Oct. 30. Tours are held at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.; to arrange an alternate visit, call 860-283-5253. ROAST BEEF DINNER: The Morris Congregational Church will sponsor a familystyle Roast Beef Dinner, May 13, 4:30–7 p.m. in the Morris Community Hall. This allyou-can-eat menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, 3 bean salad, vegetables, rolls and beverage. Homemade pies and desserts will follow dinner. Tickets are $14 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. For further information, call 860-567-3769. COOKING CLASS: Come to Wisdom House on, Saturday, May 13 from 2-3:30 p.m. for a “Taste and See” program and learn how to make some wonderfully palate-pleasing foods from succulent summer strawberries. For the fee of $25 per person you’ll get to see the demonstration, taste the fruity fare and leave with recipes, presented by Wisdom House Head Chef Margaret Jacobs. $25 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information click on Wisdom House Retreat Portal email: programs@wisdomhouse.org or call 860-567-3163. STEAM VENT COFFEE HOUSE: First Church of Winsted’s STEAM VENT Coffee House continues its spring season May 13, 6-10 p.m. Featured performers are Robert Alan Scala, Bill Benson, Melanie Michaud, Nothin’ But Blue, Morning Star Rising and the Lone Piper and Ken Storrs. Open mic from 6-7 p.m. sFor more information call 860-4823491. CHICKENS FOR EGGS: Raising Chickens for Eggs will be held at the Harwinton Public Library on May 13, 10:30 a.m. with Paul Carrier, who will talk about the benefits, the expenses, and the responsibilities of raising your own chickens. Program is free, open to ages 12 and up. To register, call 860485-9113. SOULFUL SATURDAY: Soulful Saturday” will be held May 13 At InSpirit Healing Studio And Healing Arts Sanctuary, 346 Main St. South, Woodbury, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with Amp Up Your Life talks, inspirational workshops, vendor tables, food providers and live remote KBJB radio coverage. Admission is free. WATER BABIES: William Burt: “Water Babies: The Hidden Lives of Baby Wetland Birds” Lecture and Book Signing will be held May 13, 7:30 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center’s Carriage House in Litchfield. Members $10, guests $15. Registration is required; go to www.flandersnaturecenter. org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10. NORFOLK MARKET: Special themed farmers market “Outdoor Days: a celebration of the outdoors” kicks off the Norfolk Farmers Market, May 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the lawn at Norfolk Town Hall, 19 Maple Avenue. Activities include Orvis/Doug McDevitt - Fly fishing basics and casting seminars plus fly tying demonstrations; Green Mountain Forest, Casting for Recovery’s canoe raffle, and Rails to Trails/Dave Beers- a local initiative to develop a multiple use, handicap accessible trail through Norfolk that utilizes parts of the existing railroad bed. For a vendor list and information go to www.norfolkfarmersmarket. com. The market will be held weekly through October. TAC MEETING: Harwinton

Public Library’s Teen Activity Council will meet May 13, 2 p.m. for grades 6 and up. Paint the summer reading banner, set up summer projects in advance and lear more about the group. Registration required; go to www. burlingtonctlibrary.info. MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE: The Barkhamsted Women’s Club will hold its 20th annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale, May 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Barkhamsted Town Garage, Route 44 in Barkhamsted.

ANNUAL PLANT SALE: The New Hartford Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale, May 13, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at New Hartford Town Hall, Main Street, New Hartford. Shoppers will find tomato and vegetable plants; perennials provided by member gardeners; hypertufa planters filled with plants ready to gift or to enjoy in your garden; hanging baskets and more. BAKED POTATOES: Eureka Grange is hosting a Baked Potato Extravaganza and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 13, 5 p.m. at Eureka Grange Hall, 777 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 202), in the Nepaug section of New Hartford. Baked potatoes with be served with all the toppings, including chili. Beverages are included, $5 per person. Eureka Grange will also be having a Bake Sale as part of the event. For more information call Earl Phillips at 860-4821111or 860-307-7000. WALKING TOURS: Litchfield Historical Society will hold a walking tour Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. leaving from the history museum on South Street. The theme is Architecture of Litchfield. Registration is required for walking tours; call 860-5674501. TOWN TAG SALE: Morris town wide tag sale will be held May 13, 9 am.-3 p.m. Maps available at the firehouse at 8;30 a.m. To register or for more information, call Marilyn at 860567-8626 or the Morris Volunteer Fire Department at 860-567-7441. ART LECTURE: Five Points Gallery, 33 Main St., Torrington, will present a lecture by the celebrated art historian and author, Henry Adams, on Saturday, May 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is limited; those interested in attending the lecture should pre-register for free admission at fivepointsgallery.org.

OPEN HOUSE: St. Michael’s Parish, Litchfield, will hold a Food Pantry Open House on Saturday, May 13 at 4 p.m. in the Community House, 23 South Street, just across from the Church building. Learn more about the pantry and opportunities to participate, or simply to show your support. Refreshments and informational handouts will be available. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: A Town Wide Ice Cream Social for Winsted will be held May 13, 1-2:30 p.m. at East End Park. Live music and face painting for children provided.

May 13 1:00 East End Park The ice cream is being provided by the Northwest Hills Council of Governments. Winsted residents answered the most planning surveys of the twenty-two towns in the NHCOG this past winter. The NHCOG wanted to determine what issues were most important to our region’s residents and what our land use goals should be for the future. The rain date is May 19, 4-6p.m. TORRINGTON SYMPHONY: The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will present, “Great Romantic Love Themes And Arias,” in the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Under the direction of conductor Maurice Steinberg, the concert will feature soloist Heather O’Connor and music by Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Puccini and more. General admission tickets are $22, children 12 and under are free. For tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org DTC FUNDRAISER: The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee will hold a Wine Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, May 13 from 5-7 p.m. at 17 Mike Road, Litchfield. Tickets are $30 per person; feel free to bring a dish to share. The event will also be honoring Former Litchfield Democratic Town Committee Chairman William A. Conti. For further information contact Chairman Darlene Clouther at 860-480-3426 or Vice Chairman Joe Manes at 860-482-3732. 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. TAG SALE, PAINT PARTY: Little Free Library Stewards Rose Buckens and Jo Ann Jaacks will host a combined tag sale fundraiser and painting party for several more lending library boxes at StoneHill, at 118 West St./ Route 109 in Morris, May 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, contact Rose Buckens at 203-770-4156 or rosebuckensdesigns@yahoo. com or bring books that day. 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.

Sunday, May 14

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.

Monday, May 15

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. BOOK GROUP: Harwinton Public Library’s Evening Book Group will meet Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m. “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams will be discussed. Copies to check out are available at the front desk. Free and open to all; no registration is required.

Tuesday, May 16

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. 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. BOOK DISCUSSION: The Harwinton Public Library’s AM Book Discussion group will meet may 16, 11 a.m., to discuss “All Things Cease to Appear” by Elizabeth Brundage. Copies to check out are available at the front desk. Free and open to all; no registration is required. HISTORY CLUB: The Gunn Historical Museum’s Washington History Club at Night will meet in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Library on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. for the final meeting of the season, to discuss service stations, garages, gas pumps, car dealers, and mechanics then and now. Everyone is invited to attend this free program. The Gunn Library & Museum is located at 5 Wykeham Road in Washington. Call the Gunn Museum at 860-868-7756 or view www.gunnmuseum. org for more information.