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Bob Summa funeral: The funeral arrangements for Robert “Bob” J. Summa of Canton who passed away Monday, May 22, are incomplete and will be announced shortly. Please go to www.cookfuneralhomect.com for more information.

Today

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. SOCIETY RECEPTION: The Litchfield Historical Society and the Litchfield Land Trust are pleased to announce completion of a collaborative project to permanently preserve and archive critical documents relating to local land preservation transactions over the last 50 years. The public is invited to a reception at the Historical Society on Thursday, May 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate this collaborative project. RSVP by calling 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. STORIES FROM JAPAN: Bombs Have No Eyes : Stories from Japan in Support of Peace Education with Marina Outwater, will be held May 25, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield. Registration is required; go to www. owlibrary.org or call 860-5678030 HISTORY BITES: The Litchfield Historical Society invites you for their installment of the History Bites series on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 12 p.m. In this talk, curator of collections, Alex DuBois, will dig deeper into the art of painting tiny watercolor likenesses on ivory, while examining the life and work of artist Anson Dickinson. Bring your lunch. Desserts and beverages will be served. Suggested $2 donation. Registration requested, but not required; call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. TEEN EVENTS: Current Events for Teens, a discussion group, will be held May 25, 6:30 p.m. for grades 7 and up at the Burlington Public Library. There will be no pre-set topics with Miss Sara serving as a moderator to keep discussions civil. Refreshments served. Register online at www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

Friday, May 26

CRAFTY KIDS: The Harwinton Library’s Crafty Kids Club will meet Friday, May 26, 4:15 p.m. for ages 7 and up. The project this month will be decorating picture frames with recycled magazine pages. All materials will be provided by the library. Program is free; registration is required by calling the library at 860-485-9113. ASTRONOMY CLUB: Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club continues 2017 Series of Star Parties on May 26 at 8 p.m. in the A. B. Ceder Room at White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield. Afterwards, weather permitting, there will be planet and star gazing at the observatory. Events are free and open to the public. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more details, go to lhastro.org or email lhaacsec@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 27

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. FARM FRESH MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market will be held May 27 and June 3 at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield; moves outdoors to the lot adjacent to Center School on Route 202 on June 17. Fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, tastings and much more. Music, guest artists, chef demonstrations, local nonprofits and a free gardening and cookbook exchange. Workshops are scheduled on many market days. For more information and to see what’s on the agenda for market day go to http://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org SALISBURY MARKET: The new Salisbury Farmers Market will be held every Saturday morning starting May 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the lawn at the Scoville Library, with an array of vegetables, meats, cheeses, rustic breads, jams, vinegar and plants plus occasional guest appearances by chefs and other food producers. Markets continue weekly through October. ART SHOW: Drop offs for the Trinity Gallery Art Show May 27-29, June 3-4, 12-4 p.m., is May 21, 12-2 p.m. An acrylic lecture and demo by Boston artist Adria Arches will be held Sunday June 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m., door prize drawing at 2:20 p.m. SATURDAY IN THE PARK: The Torrington Arts & Culture Commission will celebrate Torrington’s Coe Memorial Park and its wonderful assets with “Saturday in the Park,” featuring art and craft vendors, live music, food vendors, and a 15-minute loop presentation on the history of the park presented by the Torrington Historical Society, May 27, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music starts at 12 p.m. The Main Street Marketplace Express train will also be making an appearance and will be there all day to take riders, both young and old, on a round trip around the park.

Sunday, May 28

GARDEN STROLL: Join George McCleary, the BellamyFerriday House & Garden’s Site Horticulturist, for a guided stroll through Ferriday Gardens, May 28, 2-4 p.m. Take in all the colors and scents of the beautiful blooms. Ask gardening advice from an expert and learn about historic varieties of annuals and perennials. Rain or shine. $10 per person; CTL Members free. The BellamyFerriday House & Garden is located at 9 Main Street North, Bethlehem. For information, visit www.ctlandmarks.org; or call (203) 266-7596.

Monday, May 29

MEMORIAL DAY MASS: There will be a Memorial Day Mass, 12 noon at the New St. Francis Cemetery, 863 South Main Street, Torrington. The Rev. Robert Tucker will celebrate Mass. Everyone is invited. TOWN PICNIC: A Memorial Day Old Fashioned Town Picnic will be held Monday, May 29, 2 p.m. at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion. Admission is free. There will be live music and activities for children. Bring a dish to share.

Tuesday, May 30

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.

Wednesday, May 31

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.