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BOOK SALE: Beekley Library book sale will be held Sunday, June 11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. with books, recorded books music, DVDs, children’s books and games and delicious baked goods too, at the New Hartford Elementary School, 40 Wickett Street. Admission is free except for early bird preview. TRUCK SHOW, FLEA MARKET: The Connecticut Yankee Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America, will hold its annual truck show and flea market on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 starting at 8 a.m. at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main Street, North (Route 61) in Bethlehem. The featured truck this year is a 1969 Peterbilt, Model 359, owned by Bill Mitchell from Danbury, CT. Old or New - trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and construction equipment - all welcome. Admission $10 per unit for the 2 days. There is a $30 fee to set up a flea market space for the 2 days (insurance is not required). There will be a Rubber Duck Rodeo on Saturday and a Slow Truck Race on Sunday at 1 p.m. Spectators $3, seniors $2, and children age 12 and under are free. Connecticut Yankee Chapter will host their famous bake sale. The first 150 registrants will receive a dash plaque. For further information, contact Bill Mitchell at 203-7390118. No pets allowed. LAUREL PARADE: Winsted’s annual Laurel Parade and Laurel King and Queen crowning begins Sunday, June 11 with the parade stepping off at 2 p.m. from Boyd Street, led by Marshall Sheila Sedlack. The parade concludes at East End Park for the crowning. If it rains, the crowning will be held at the First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main St., Winsted. All are welcome. FILM FORUM: The Fifth Annual Documentary Film Form will be held on Sunday, June 11 at 11:30 am at the Millerton Moviehouse in Millerton, NY. Presented by The Salisbury Forum and The Film Works of the Moviehouse, admission is free and everyone is invited. GUILDED STROLLS: Join George McCleary, the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden’s Horticulturist, for a guided stroll through Ferriday Gardens. Take in all the colors and scents of the beautiful blooms and get gardening advice. The event is Sunday, June 11. 1-4 p.m., rain or shine. $10 per person; CTL Members free. For more information, visit www. ctlandmarks.org; or call 203266-7596. COUNTRY DANCES: The American Folk Musicians Association has announced its schedule of country dances for 2017. All dances are held at the Northfield Firehouse, 12 Knife Shop Road, Northfield, from 2-6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $11 per person, and the dances are open to the public. For information, call Liz at 860-689-1967 or Jim at 860-868-7115. The dates and bands are: June 11, Northeast Country; July 9, Lew and the Good Time Guys; Aug. 13, Road Runners; Sept. 10, Larry Ayce; Oct. 8, Saddle Creek, Nov. 12, Tune Dusters. ROAD RACE: The annual Litchfield Hills Road Race returns to the Litchfield Green on West Street on Sunday, with festivities and kids races beginning at 11 a.m. and the main race at 1 p.m. Arrive early for a good spot on the green to watch the runners. For full details go to http://www.lhrr. com. DOLLAR SALE: Valley Thrift Shop’s dollar sale has been extended to June 17. Everything is priced $1 or less. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and is located at 714 Main St., Winsted.

Monday, June 12

QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 19 at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. The group will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at The Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. The group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Quilts that Care Headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury. Quilting classes will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17 and from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 12. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org. LIVE, LEARN AND LUNCH “Stroke Prevention: Time is Brain!”, presented by Melissa Braislin, will be held June 12, 11 a.m. with lunch, at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. Preregistration required to be included in lunch count; call 860-567-8302 or visit www. thecommunitycenter.org SILENT MEDITATION: Introduction to Silent Meditation with Paul Carrier will be held Monday, June 12, 7 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library, for ages 12 and up. Participants will be introduced to the concepts of mindful living and the universal principles of meditation, then try a short session of silent meditation. Register by calling the Harwinton Public Library at 860-485-9113. ANCESTRY HELP: Explore Your Ancestry with Carol Bauby, Monday,June 12, 1-4 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library. Free one-on-one, 45-minute sessions available for help with using Ancestry. com and other online genealogical resources. Bring your own laptop or reserve a library computer; no ipads please. Call the Harwinton Library at 860-485-9113 to schedule your own individual session.

Tuesday, June 13

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga classes with Barbara Putnam will be held at Wisdom House, Litchfield, June 5, 13, 20 and 27 at 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@ alum.mit.edu or call 860567-4465. FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market will begin its 2017 season on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The Tuesday market begins Tuesday, June 13, 3-6 p.m. Offered will be fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey and maple syrup, cheese, meats, locally produced soaps, children’s books and more. Come see what is new with your local farmers and catch up with your neighbors. SPIRITUAL DRUMMING: Spiritual Drumming with Susan Strand will be held June 13, 1 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. All levels welcome. To register or for more information, email sstrand@ snet.net. AUTHOR TALK: Childhood Interrupted : From Bosnia to America with Author Jasmina Ceric, will be held June 13, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Registration is required; go to www.owlibrary.org or call 860-567-8030. FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market will begin its 2017 season on Saturday, June 10 in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Tuesday market begins June 13, hours are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Offered will be fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey and maple syrup, cheese, meats, locally produced soaps, children’s books and more. Come see what is new with your local farmers and catch up with your neighbors.