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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. 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 860489-2274. 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. ROAD CLOSURE: Bantam Road (State Route 202) in Litchfield will be closed both ways to traffic for the installation of a culvert project in Bantam in the vicinity of the Quiet Zone. This road closure will take place from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 7 through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 10. Detours will be designated by the State of Connecticut. LIBRARY POPUP: The Silly Sprout, 489 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, a unique children’s boutique, will add a Little Free Library pop-up visit on June 30. Children’s classes begin at 9:30 a.m. A vintage dollhouse stocked with free books for adults and children will be stationed in front of the boutique from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For details about Little Free Library, call 203-770-4156 or rosebuckensdesigns@yahoo.com. FARMERS MARKET: The Winsted Farmers Market is open for the summer season on Fridays, 3-6 p.m at East End Park, Winsted, and continues through October. For details, vending information and what’s for sale, go to winstedfarmersmarket.org

Saturday, July 1

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. 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. 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. 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/ VETERAN OF THE MONTH: Post 44 of the American Legion in Bantam continues to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of United States’ entry into World War I by honoring the life of United State Army Private First-Class Frederick Flaherty, long time resident of Bantam as the July Veteran of the Month on Saturday, July 1 at 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial Route 202 (Bantam Cemetery) in Bantam. In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held in the Bantam Borough Hall, 809 Bantam Road (Route 202) in Bantam. For information email post44. bantam@gmail.com WALKING TOURS: The Litchfield Historical Society’s next walking tour is July 1, on Revolutionary Litchfield. Meet at the history museum at 10 a.m.; wear walking shoes and bring your own water. Litchfield was a hotbed of activity during the Revolutionary War. Prisoners of war were jailed in this safe town, a military presence guarded stores and provisions, families were divided by those seeking their independence from the British crown. Free to members, $5 guests. To register, call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. ROAD CLOSURE: Bantam Road (State Route 202) in Litchfield will be closed both ways to traffic for the installation of a culvert project in Bantam in the vicinity of the Quiet Zone. This road closure will take place from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 7 through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 10. Detours will be designated by the State of Connecticut. GOSHEN FARMERS MARKET: Goshen Farmers Market at Miranda Vineyard, 42 Ives Rd., Goshen, will be held on Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. starting July 1 and continuing through the summer. For details, go to www.goshenfarmersmarket.com MUSIC MOUNTAIN: Music Mountain, Falls Village, presents the Swingtime Big Band and a celebration of the the 100th Birthdays of legendary artists Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Dizzy Gillespie, and Buddy Rich, July 1, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $30, children under 18 are free. To reserve, call 860-824-7126 or go to www. musicmountain.org QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet on Saturdays, July 1 to 29, and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 10 and 24 at Quilts that Care Headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org.

Sunday, July 2

ROAD CLOSURE: Bantam Road (State Route 202) in Litchfield will be closed both ways to traffic for the installation of a culvert project in Bantam in the vicinity of the Quiet Zone. This road closure will take place from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 7 through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 10. Detours will be designated by the State of Connecticut. MUSIC MOUNTAIN: Music Mountain, Falls Village, presents Peter Serkin & Anna Polonsky Piano 4 Hands, July 2, 3 p.m. Program will include: Bach: Chorale prelude “Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein’ in G Major, BWV641; Beethoven: 3 Marches, Op. 45; Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52a; Schubert: Allegro in A Minor (“Lebenssturme”), D. 947; Schubert: Andantino varie in B Minor, D. 823; and Schubert:

Rondo in A Major, D. 951. Tickets $60; under 18 free. Call 860-824-7126 or visit www.musicmountain.org SPEAKEASY POETRY: Speak Easy welcomes poet, playwright, and radio personality Victoria Sullivan as the feature reader, July 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at the. Performance Hub, 45 Main Street, Torrington, with open mic signup starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission $5; BYOB and snacks, all ages are welcome.

Monday, July 3

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. ROAD CLOSURE: Bantam Road (State Route 202) in Litchfield will be closed both ways to traffic for the installation of a culvert project in Bantam in the vicinity of the Quiet Zone. This road closure will take place from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 7 through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 10. Detours will be designated by the State of Connecticut. QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 3 and 17 at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol; and 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. For information, call Deb at 860782-1043, email Deborah@ quiltsthatcare.org.