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DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Tuesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. For more information call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $5 per person. 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. 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. 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. FAIRY HOUSES: Make your own fairy house at the Beekley Library, Barkhamsted, July 18, 10:30 a.m. For all ages; bring bark, shells, acorns, twigs, feathers, stones, and any other natural material you can find to build fairy houses in the library’s gardens. Supplies will also be available. Sign up in advance at the library or call 860-379-7235. QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet Tuesday, July 18 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare. org. HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga Classes will be held July 11, 18, 25, 5:30 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. Breathe, stretch and deeply relax with Barbara Putnam. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@ alum.mit.edu or call 860-5674465. BOOK CLUB: Summer Nutmeg Book Club at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, will be held on Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 15, 6:30-7:45 p.m., for grades 3-6. Educator Fran Stoffer will lead engaging discussions and activities around this year’s Nutmeg nominees. Space is limited; call the library at 860379-7235 to sign up.

Wednesday, July 19

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 860489-1226. 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 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 860-567-7569. SING, LAUGH, LEARN: Wednesday, July 19th -- Sing, Laugh & Learn With Mr. Joe will be held July 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Library on the lawn, weather permitting. Mr. Joe is back with music and fun for young and old; children will have the opportunity to dance and to play with drum sticks. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS: The Hartland Democratic Town Committee will hold a caucus on July 19, 7 p.m. in the conference room in Hartland Town Hall, 22 South Rd., East Hartland, to nominate candidates for the November 2017 municipal elections.

Thursday, July 20

GOSHEN REPUBLICANS: The Goshen Republicans will hold a caucus on Thursday, July 20 at 8 p.m. in the Goshen Town Hall, to nominate candidates to run for municipal office. All registered Republicans in Goshen are welcome to attend. For details, call John Morris, committee chairman, at 860-693-0757. 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. WINSTED CONCERT SERIES: The Friends of Main Street along with Northwest Community Bank will host the annual Summer Concert series, held in East End Park on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Rain location is at the First Church of Winsted, 95 N. Main Street on the Park. Bring chairs or blankets to relax on the grass and enjoy the music. July 20, 60s Satisfaction; July 27, Farmington Valley Band; Aug. 3, Potters Field; Aug. 10, Summertime Johnny; Aug. 17, Theresa Wright & Co.; Aug. 24, Harmonious Brass Choir. For information. call the Friends of Main Street at 860738-3351. 4-H PROGRAM: A 4-H Program: Rumination Nation, will

be held July 20, 4 p.m. at the Harwinton Library. 4-H summer interns Meghan Tanner and Natalie Majewski will focus on what makes cows, sheep, goats, and other species so special when it comes to the food they eat and the nutrients they get from it. Please register by calling the library at 860485-9113. Program is free of charge. REPUBLICAN CAUCUS: All enrolled Republicans in the Town of Hartland are encouraged to attend a Republican Caucus, July 20, 7 p.m. in the Hartland Room at the Hartland Town Hall. The caucus is being held to endorse candidates for the Nov. 7, 2017 Municipal Election. MASK MAKING: A Mask Making Drop-in Workshop for Children will be held July 20, 2-5 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Make a mask for the upcoming performance of Persephone, an adaption by the Grumbling Gryphons of this ancient Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter. To register, call 860435-2838 or visit www. scovillelibrary.org. TWEEN-TO-TEEN CRAFTS: Tween-to-Teen Crafts will be held Thursday, July 20 and July 27, 5-6 p.m., for grades 5-12, at the Burlington Public Library. ‘Build a Better World’ with crafts that will be donated to the community while earning service hours. Make fleece blankets for children at CCMC. We will provide fleece but will also accept donations of 1-1⁄2 yard pieces. Registration required. You can register online at www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

Friday, July 21

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. 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. 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. ART SHOW: In July and August, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will present an exhibit by Gail Jacobson, Complicated Dreams in July and August. A reception with refreshments for the artist will be held July 21, 5-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on display through Saturday, Aug. 18. For more information call the library at 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org. AMERICAN GIRL MEETING: The Harwinton Library will hold its next American Girl meeting on July 21 at 10 a.m. Children will meet and discuss the “Gabriela McBride”, American Girl 2017 series of books by Teresa E Harris. Meetings consists of discussion about the book, a craft and a snack. Children are invited to bring a favorite doll. Copies of the books are available to check out. Register by calling the Harwinton Library at 860-485-9113. SOCIAL GATHERING: The Colebrook Historical Society will host a social gathering, featuring refreshments and lively conversation on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at the Seymour Inn, Routes 183⁄182A in the center of Colebrook. Special guest, Lynn Whelchel, M.D., C.M. will present “What’s up Doc?” covering what’s happened to the “Big 3” in the last 17 years. The public is welcome. For further information contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or call 860-738-8244.

Saturday, July 22

CHICKEN BARBECUE: The Winchester Center Congregational Church will be holding a BBQ Chicken Dinner on July 22, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is: reserved seating -$10 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 years and free under 5 years of age and $12 at the door. Dinner includes A BBQ chicken quarter, potato salad, corn on the cob, tossed salad and a blueberry dessert. Proceeds support the church’s missions. Call the church to reserve at 860 379-8900. 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.