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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. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org. BOOK GROUP: “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desomond will be discussed at the Harwinton Public Library on Monday, June 19 at 7 p.m. Copies are available at the front desk.

Tuesday, June 20

SUMMER CONCERTS: Torrington Parks and Recreation announce the schedule for the annual summer concert series, which will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays starting June 20 at Coe Memorial Park. There are no concerts the week of July 4. The concerts are free and open to the public and run from 7-9 p.m. For information, call 860-489-2274. June 20, St. Peters Drum Corps; June 23. Undercover; June 27, East Coast Blues; June 30, Simply Swing; July 11, Farmington Valley Band; July 14, Night Moves Band; July 18, Group Therapy Band; July 21, Eran Troy Danner; July 25, Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men; July 28, Southern Voice Band; Aug. 1, The Sidekick Band; Aug. 4, Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 8, Belle of the Fall; Aug. 11, 60s Satisfaction; Aug. 15, The Zolla Boys; Aug. 18, Whiskey, Wine & Coke; Friday, Aug. 25, Mayor’s Polka Night with the Eddie Forman Band, 6-8 p.m., with popcorn and beverages. 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. FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays, 10a.m.-1p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837Charles Street. The Tuesday market runs from 3-6p.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. QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care 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. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org. 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 860-567-4465. FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The Tuesday market runs from 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. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Morris Public Library staff, the Board of Directors, the Friends of the Library and volunteers invite all for the annual Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Social at the Morris Public Library (4 North Street) and the Morris Community Room on Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m. The students (Grades PreK - 6) will be able to register for the Build a Better World Summer Reading Program, choose their new summer reads and enjoy ice-cream downstairs in the community room. For information, call 860-567-7440, www. morrispubliclibrary.net QUILTER’S GUILD: Goshen Star Quilter’s Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday year-round at Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street, Goshen. Dues are $25 per year. Members are involved with Linus Project, Quilts of Valor, Breast Cancer pillows, and other educational and service projects. Monthly meetings may feature guest speakers, workshops, along with block of the month, fat quarter drawings, and lots of fun. All ages are welcome. Like us on Facebook.

Wednesday, June 21

SUMMER CONCERTS: Litchfield Parks and Recreation’s summer concert series will be held on the Litchfield Green on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Bring a folding chair or blankets. No pets are allowed except service dogs. Remember to take your trash with you when you leave; no open fires or alcohol are allowed. June 21,The Kerry Boys; June 28, Ian Campbell; July 5, Eran Troy Danner; July 12, Stache; July 19, The Groove; July 26, Apricot Brandy; Aug. 2, Last Fair Deal; Aug. 9,The Loft; Aug. 16, Switch Factory; Aug. 23, The Kenn Morr Band. For information, call 860-567-7569. MEDICARE FRAUD: The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will present information on “Medicare Fraud, Abuse, and Scams,” by Amanda Halle, Senior Medicare Patrol, June 21, 12 p.m. at the Goshen Library. Lunch will be provided by the Connecticut Community Foundation. Registration is required; call 860491-3234 or email frontdesk@ goshenpublib.org. PUDD’NHEADS PROGRAM: Pudd’nheads: Childhood in Colonial America, will be presented June 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Torrington Historical Society’s Carriage House, 192 Main St., Torrington. Admission is $3, free for members. Velya Jancz-Urban and her daughter Ehris Urban’s program explores the lives of children between the late 16th and late 18th centuries, with information on colonial children, including Native American and slave children, who are too often left out of conventional coverage. YOUR OWN LEGACY: Probate Judge Diane Blick will present “How You Can Create Your Own Legacy”, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury. Medicare counselor Amanda Halle will review the latest recommended safeguards against Medicare Fraud. Refreshments will be served and reservations are requested at www.noblehorizons.org or by calling 860-435-9851 for this free program.

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 860379-3369. QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care 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. For information, call Deb at 860782-1043, email Deborah@ quiltsthatcare.org. OUTSIDE THE BOX: Read Outside The Box Staff Book Talk at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, will be held June 21, 7-8 p.m. Get tips for your summer reading list. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.

Thursday, June 22

AUTHOR TALK: Notesona Banana : A Memoir of Food, Love and Manic Depression, A Conversation with Author David Leite, will be held June 22, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Reservations are required; go to www. owlibrary.org or call 860567-8030. SCRIPTURE TALKS: Fr. Richard Schebera, SMM, a much appreciated member of the summer staff at the Shrine and retired professor of Theology at St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO,

will offer the final of three talks at Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Route 118, Litchfield. “Reading and Praying the Scriptures – Jesus: Who do you say I am?” will be presented June 22, 7-8:15 p.m. in the Grotto chapel. No registration required and a free will offering will be appreciated. All are welcome. For further information, call 860-5671041 or e-mail: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. 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. AUTHOR TALK: Notesona Banana: A Memoir of Food, Love and Manic Depression, A Conversation with Author David Leite, will be held June 22, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.

Friday, June 23

STAR PARTY: Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club continues its 2017 Series of Star Parties on June 23 at 8 p.m. with “The Story of Light,” in the A.B. Ceder Room at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Planet and star gazing follows the program, weather permitting. The program is free; children under 16 must be with an adult. For details go to lhastro.org or email lhaacsec@gmail.com. READING PARTY: “Build a Better World”, the Minor Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program, startS with a party in partnership with the Roxbury Recreation Commission at Hurlburt Park in Roxbury on Friday, June 23 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bounce houses, face painting, food, music, and games will be available for everyone to enjoy. This will be the first

opportunity for children to sign up for the 2017 Summer Reading Program. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www. minormemoriallibrary.org for details. FILM SERIES: Fourth Friday Film Series at the Scoville Library begins June 23at 1 p.m. with “Letters from Bagdhad,” a documentary of the story of Gertrude Bell. Refershments provided; the program is free.

CHURCH TAG SALE: North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. North, New Hartford, will hold a “huge” tag sale on Friday, June 23, 4-7 p.m.. Early birds are welcome from 3:30-4 p.m. for a $5 fee. The sale continues Saturday, June 24, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, call the church at 860-379-2466. SUMMER CONCERTS: Torrington Parks and Recreation announce the schedule for the annual summer concert series, which will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays starting June 20 at Coe Memorial Park. There are no concerts the week of July 4. The concerts are free and open to the public and run from 7-9 p.m. For information, call 860-489-2274. June 23. Undercover; June 27, East Coast Blues; June 30, Simply Swing; July 11, Farmington Valley Band; July 14, Night Moves Band; July 18, Group Therapy Band; July 21, Eran Troy Danner; July 25, Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men; July 28, Southern Voice Band; Aug. 1, The Sidekick Band; Aug. 4, Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 8, Belle of the Fall; Aug. 11, 60s Satisfaction; Aug. 15, The Zolla Boys; Aug. 18, Whiskey, Wine & Coke; Friday, Aug. 25, Mayor’s Polka Night with the Eddie Forman Band, 6-8 p.m., with popcorn and beverages.

Saturday, June 24

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.

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.

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The Tuesday market runs from 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. FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The Tuesday market runs from 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. 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 860283-5253. 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.

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays, 10 a.m.1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church, 837 Charles Street. The Tuesday market runs from 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.

LITCHFIELD MARKET: The outdoor Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market is held on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Center School parking lot, Woodruff Lane, Litchfield and will continue weekly, rain or shine, through Oct. 21. For more information and to see what’s on the agenda for market day go to http:// www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/ CHURCH TAG SALE: North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. North, New Hartford, will hold a “huge” tag sale Saturday, June 24, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, call the church at 860-3792466.

NW IDOL SEMIFINALS: Eighteen contestants have been selected to compete in the first semi-final round of Northwest Idol Contest on June 24 followed by a second semifinal round on Saturday, July 15 at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Contestants will be expected to perform with the accompaniment of D.J. Vin Avallone. Eliminations may take place the night of both semi-finals. For information, call 860-489-2274. KIDS FUN DAY: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut will hold the annual Kid’s Fun Day, June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The tack shop will also be open with saddles, blankets and other equipment. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is a non-profit, 501(c)3organization located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. For more information visit: www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

PUTNAM BIOGRAPHY: Robert Ernest Hubbard will be presenting a talk on his recently released biography, Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution, June 24 at 11 a.m. at the Winsted Com-

munity Bookstore, 414 Main Street Winsted. The program is free and all are welcome to attend. Hubbard is a retired professor from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven and an adjunct faculty member in the college’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program.

CELEBRATE BUTTERFLIES: Celebrate Pollinators Week with the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St., Bethlehem, on Saturday, June 24, 12-4 p.m. Children can take part in a number of crafts and activities centered on the importance of bees and butterflies. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children (under 2 free). The rain date is June 25. For information, go to www. ctlandmarks.org or call 203. 266.7596. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: The First United Methodist Church, together with the Future Foundations Childcare Center in holding a Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 24, at the church, 21 Fern Dr. Torrington. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage & peppers, chips, assorted drinks, and strawberry shortcake. Admission is free; activities include live entertainment, games, face painting, a police department display, fire department smoke house, and a dunk tank. No pets. STILL RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Still River Music Festival will be held June 24 at the Riverton Fairgrounds, Riverton. More than 12 local musicians and bands will perform a variety of music. Families are welcome. Activities include a karaoke barn, food vendors, a popup market, beer garden and more. Tickets $12 in advance, $18 at the gate, half price for age 12 and under, free for age 5 and under. For information, tickets and vendor info, go to www.stillrivermusicfestival.com. CHURCH TAG SALE: First Church of Bethlehem, Main Street, Bethlehem, will hold a tag sale on June 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations welcome from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For information, contact Susan at firstchurchbethlehem@me.com.