The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
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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 860485-9113. 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. SUMMA FUNERAL: The funeral arrangements for Robert “Bob” J. Summa of Canton who passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 are incomplete and will be announced shortly. Go to www.cookfuneralhomect.com for more information. FOXWOODS TRIP: The Sons Of Italy, 34 Center St., Torrington is hosting a bus trip to Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets on Sunday, June 4. Bus leave the Sons Of Italy parking lot 34 Center Street at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and includes a $20 slot or food voucher. Call 860-482-1226 for more information or to secure your seat.
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 Get listed: Submit items at CALENDAR@REGISTERCITIZEN.COM. 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 Bellamy-Ferriday 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. 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. CARE PACKAGE DRIVE: A care package drive and networking night in honor of Military Appreciation Month will be held May 31, 5:30 p.m. at Brandywine Living in Litchfield, with cocktails and appetizers. Bring donations for care packages to be sent to active duty troops. To RSVP, call Maria or Nanette at 860-567-9500 or email at mowens@brandycare.com or nbergin@brandycare.com by Thursday, May 25.
Thursday, June 1
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. GARDEN CLUB: The Goshen Garden Club will hold its next meeting June 1 at Goshen Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Luncheon at 12 p.m. is followed by a business meeting at 1 p.m. and the program, Dahlias, presented by Amanda Chase. Guests are welcome for $5. For more information go to goshengardenclub.org or call 860-618-0267.
Friday, June 2 Saturday, June 3
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. 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. FARM FRESH MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh
Market will be held May, 13, 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, 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. COMMUNITY SHRED DAY: Salisbury Bank is helping in the fight against identity theft while building community goodwill by sponsoring a free Community Shred Day, June 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the bank’s Lakeville branch, 5 Bissell St., Lakeville. For details, call salisburybank.com/protectid or view the full schedule at salisb ury bank.com /shred. EXHIBIT WALK: “Transfourming Sorrow: A Walkabout” will be held June 3, 3-5 p.m. with ith artist Kardash Onnig, at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: www.wisdomhouse. org or call (860)567-3163. BENEFIT CONCERT: Next Festival of Emerging Artists Benefit Concert for David M. Hunt Library, Falls Village, will be held June 3 at 7 p.m. at Music Mountain’s Gordon Hall, 225 Music Mountain Road, Falls Village. A refreshment tent with sips and small bites opens at 6 p.m. The concert is free; donations are welcome. For details, call the library at 60-824-7424 TOUCH A TRUCK: Whether looking out from the cab of a massive dump truck, or sitting behind the wheel of a Fire Truck, the Torrington “Touch a Truck” will offer participants an opportunity to connect with a variety of different modes of transportation on Saturday, June 3rd, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. outdoors in the lots surrounding the Lowe’s Home Improvement, 420 Winsted Rd. Torrington, rain or shine. SILENT AUCTION: A silent auction will be held June 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Battell Chapel on the Norfolk Village Green. Guests can browse and bid on: a variety of items including unique work from local artists; vacation homes in Italy, Orlando, the Catskills; local inns; meals - catered, homemade and restaurants too; a variety of gift certificates from local businesses, and many, many more items. Bidding closes at 7 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $25 and include wine, beer, small bites and live music. For tickets call 860-542-5721. LEARN TO ROW: Litchfield Hills Rowing Club will celebrate National Learn to Row Day, June 3, 8 a.m.- 1p.m. at the club’s boathouse, 1 North Shore Road, Bantam. The event is free and open to the public and provides guests with information about membership, try a rowing machine at the boathouse and row in an 8 person sweep boat on Bantam Lake. No experience is necessary. No RSVP required. For details go to https://goo.gl/JxN9Og BEER FESTIVAL: Torrington’s Brooker Memorial and St. Maron Church will hold the 7th annual Litchfield Hills Beer Festival, June 3, 1-5 p.m. at Elks Pond in Torrington. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door and include live music, food, a silent auction and raffle prizes. For more information, call 860-489-5437 CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance will be held Saturday. June 3, 7 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall. Dance to old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by Rich Sbardella. All ages welcome, no partner necessary; a donation requested to pay the caller. For more information, call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.