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TRASH PICKUP: In observance of Independence Day, there will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on Tuesday July 4 in Torrington. There will be a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables for the remainder of the week following July 4. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. The regular schedule will resume the following week. JULY 4 PARADE: The Barkhamsted Lions Club will hold a July 4th Parade at 10:30 a.m. in the Pleasant Valley section of town. The Star Band will be formed to provide marching band music for the parade and the brief post-parade ceremony at the Barkhamsted Elementary School. All are welcome to attend the event. SUMMER LECTURE: The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society continues its 1st Tuesday at 7 summer lecture series at 7 p.m. at the South Canaan Meetinghouse, 12 Rte. 63, Falls Village, with guest speaker will be Adam Sher, program director of Isabella Freedman, a Jewish retreat center located in Falls Village since 1956, presenting “Who is Isabella Freedman Anyway?” There will be hot dogs, Isabella Freedman’s own sauerkraut, and other light refreshments available beginning at 6 p.m. The evening is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call 860824-5607 or 860-824-8226. JULY 4 CEREMONY: An Independence Day service honoring Gov. Oliver Wolcott, Sr. and Col. Benjamin Tallmadge will be conducted on Tuesday at 12 p.m. at East Litchfield Cemetery. The ceremony will be given by Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter NSDAR along with the Gov. Oliver Wolcott Sr. Branch NSSAR, Charles Merriman Society NSCAR and First Litchfield Artillery. The public is invited to attend. PET PARADE: Celebrate Independence Day with the Litchfield Historical Society’s annual Pet Parade and Turnof-the-Century Festival, July 4, 2:15-4:30 p.m. Community members, with or without pets, are invited to participate. The cannon fires at 2 p.m. Pets should arrive no earlier than 2:15 to register for the parade and be eligible for awards. After the parade, enjoy ice cream and old-fashioned lawn games. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in egg and spoon races, a tug of war, a sunflower seed spitting contest, and three-legged races. Refreshments donated by Stop & Shop. The event is free and open to the public. Pets of any kind are welcome, but all pets must be either on a leash or in a cage and, where applicable, must come with a rabies certificate. To register, call 860567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.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. COLEBROOK CELEBRATION: Colebrook’s annual Independence Day Celebration will be held July 4. A Children’s Bicycle Parade begins at 10:15 a.m. for those with their decorated bicycle, wagon, scooter, or other mode of transportation. Spring sports teams dressed in uniform are invited to march also. At 11 a.m. at the Colebrook Congregational Church, a program honoring WWI, “Entry, Preparation, Battle, Peace & Remembrance” will be held, sponsored by the Colebrook Associates. A buffet luncheon, including homemade pies, on the Green following the program. All are welcome to join in this tradition which has continued for over 60 years. For information call Gloria Wilber 860-379-2313 or beechhillcow@aol.com.

Wednesday, July 5

CARD TOURNAMENT: “Beat the Heat” Nine-Five Card Game Tournament will be held on Wednesdays, starting July 5, 1-3 p.m. at the Winsted Senior Center. Enjoy the air conditioning, make new friends and compete with your partner against a different team each week. Cost is $5 per week. 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 860-379-3369. 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. 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 860-5677569. 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.

Thursday, July 6

LARSON TO VISIT: Join Congressman John Larson for a Town Hall meeting on Health Care at the Beekley Library on Thursday, July 6, 6-8 p.m. Stop by or call the library at 860379-7235 to register or for more information. 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. GARDEN CLUB: Goshen Garden Club members will meet July 6 at the Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Lunch begins at 12 p.m., followed by a busi-

ness meeting at 1 p.m. and the program, “Ornamental Grasses” presented by Robert Herman. Fee is $5 for guests. For more information, go to goshengardenclub.org or call 860-618-0267 BALLOON FESTIVAL: A balloon festival will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds, July 6-8. For details and tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newengland-balloon-festivaltickets-32786076036 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. WINSTED CONCERTS: The annual Winsted Summer Concert series begins Thursday, July 6 with The Zolla Boys performing at the Soldiers’ Monument at 7 p.m. Concerts continue on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at East End Park through Aug. 24. The sponsor is Northwest Community Bank. Bring folding chairs or blankets and a picnic and enjoy a free concert in the night air. All are welcome. HARTLAND CAUCUS: A Democrats’ caucus will be held July 6, 7 p.m. in the conference room at Hartland Town Hall, 22 South Rd., East Hartland, concerning the Nov. 7 municipal elections. Members are welcome to attend. MEET AND GREET: A Meet & Greet with Representative Jay Case will be held at the Winsted Senior Center, July 6, 1 p.m. Guests can feel free to ask a question or make a statement. Free, registration requested TWEEN-TEEN CRAFTS: Tween-to-Teen Crafts will be held July 6, 5-6 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library for grades 5-12. Members can ‘Build a Better World’ with crafts that will be donated to the community while earning service hours. Finished items will be distributed to the organizations at the end of the summer. The group will turn old T-shirts into dog toys; bring your old shirts or use what is provided. The toys will be donated to Soul Mutts. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

Friday, July 7

BALLOON FESTIVAL: A balloon festival will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds, July 6-8. For details and tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newengland-balloon-festivaltickets-32786076036 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