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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 860-594-6612.

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 860-489-1226. 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 860-567-8030, or email tmessenger@owlibrary.org.

ALZHEIMER’S TALK: An educational course on approaching Alzheimer’s, presented by Tina Hogan, Northwestern Regional Director & Litchfield County Walk Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, will be held May 11 at Brandywine Living at Litchfield. RSVP to Maria at 860-567-9500 or mowens@brandycare.com.

GARDEN CLUB: “Rain Gardens” is 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 860-485-1108.

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 860-567-1041, 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.