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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, a longtime 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 sturdy 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 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. 12 MOONS: Twelve Moons Coffee House will feature Wildcat Creek, offering Irish and American old-time, traditional music, Saturday at St. John’s Church, 12 Main St., Salisbury, from 7-10 p.m. Weather permitting, the event will be held outdoors. A donation is requested to help cover expenses. The evening features live music, poetry readings, coffee, tea, snacks and open mic from 7-8 p.m. Those interested in becoming a featured performer please contact: TwelveMoonsCoffee@gmail.com. More information at: tinyurl. com/12Moons. CONTRA DANCE: Fly into July at the Cornwall Contra Dance Saturday, July 1 at the Cornwall Town Hall. Dancing will begin at 7 p.m. with live music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by Anne Banks. All dances taught, all ages welcome and no partner necessary. Donation requested to pay the caller. For more information, go to motherhouse.us or call Jane at 860-672-6101. CHICKEN BARBECUE: The annual Chicken BBQ is being held at the Colebrook Community Center on Saturday, July 1, 5 to 7 p.m. along with music by the Ken Morr Band at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn behind town hall. The barbecue is at the Colebrook Senior and Community Center , 2 School House Rd. Tickets $14 adults, $7 children, includes a half chicken, baked potato, watermelon, beverage, homemade coleslaw and fresh baked roll. To reserve or for informationn call 860-738-9521 or visit town hall or the senior center.

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 860-8247126 or visit www.musicmountain.org SPEAKEASY POETRY: SpeakEasy 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.