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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 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Torrington’s annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks show will be held Friday and Saturday, July 7-8 at Torrington Middle School, with a carnival presented by R.W. Commerford & Sons with rides, games, food vendors and music by D.J. Vin Avallone. Gates open at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin at dark on Friday night; Saturday night is the rain date for the fireworks. On Friday night, admission for vehicles is $10, walk ins are $2 per person. Parking is available for $5 at Bishop Donnelly Field. All fees will defray the cost of the celebration, which costs the city approximately $30,000 and is dependent on donations and gate fees. Donations can be made by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 860489-2274.

Saturday, July 8

PITTIE PARTY: The Little Guild, the oldest and most active animal shelter in Northwest Connecticut, will be hosting the sixth annual “Pittie Party” Free Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park in Torrington. 100 rabies and distemper dog vaccines will be provided by The Little Guild, at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Spay/neuter appointments will also be provided. The event, originally named as a tribute to the large population of in-need pit bulls in the area, is open to dogs of all breeds. Attending owners are asked to bring secure leashes, as well as any medical records they have for the dogs they would like vaccinated. BAKE SALES: The First Congregational Church of Torrington will be holding its summer bake sales on July 8, July 22, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stop and treat yourself to late breakfast items and desserts. The church is located at 835 Riverside Avenue. EMERGING CHURCH: Experiences of Emerging Church with Peggy Richard. July 8, 10 Get listed: Submit items at CALENDAR@REGISTERCITIZEN.COM. a.m.-12 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register: peggyrichard@gmail.com 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/ ART, FLOWER SHOW, TOURS: Art in Bloom III, hosted by the Harwinton Congregational Church and including a garden tour, luncheon and Fine Art & Flower Show, will be held Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harwinton Congregational Church, 1 Litchfield Road, Harwinton. Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church. The event is rain or shine; admission $25 advance, $30 at the door. For tickets, call Margaret Arigoni at 860485-1318. 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 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Torrington’s annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks show will continue Saturday, July 8 at Torrington Middle School, with a carnival presented by R.W. Commerford & Sons with rides, games, food vendors and music by D.J. Vin Avallone. Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday night is the rain date for the fireworks. For information or to make a donation, call the Parks and Recreation office at 860489-2274. MUSIC MOUNTAIN: Peter & Will Anderson join accomplished guitarist Adam Moezinia to present a program exploring the rich legacy of George Gershwin, with songs including It Ain’t Necessarily So, They Can’t Take That Away from Me, Summertime, I Got Rhythm, and Embraceable You, at Music Mountain, Falls Village. Tickets are $30, $70 for dinner and the concert. For information call 860-824-7126 www.musicmountain.org. WORLD OF DRAGONFLIES: Flanders invites the public to join Connecticut Conservation Ambassador Michael Grady as he “soars” them into the world of dragonflies, July 8, 1 p.m. at the Flanders Studio, Flanders and Church Hill roads, Woodbury. Children are welcome; the fee is $10 for members, $15 for guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information. 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/new-england-balloon-festival-tickets-32786076036 Sunday, July 9 COUNTRY DANCES: The American Folk Musicians Association has announced its schedule of country dances for 2017. All dances are held at the Northfield Firehouse, 12 Knife Shop Road, Northfield, from 2-6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $11 per person, and the dances are open to the public. For information, call Liz at 860-689-1967 or Jim at 860-868-7115. The dates and bands are: July 9, Lew and the Good Time Guys; Aug. 13, Road Runners; Sept. 10, Larry Ayce; Oct. 8, Saddle Creek, Nov. 12, Tune Dusters.