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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 1p.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 860-283-5253. 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 860489-2274. 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)3 organization located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. For more information visit: www. horseofct.org or call 860868-1960. 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 Community 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 BUTTER- FLIES: Celebrate Pollinators Week with the Bella my 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.