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ROUND TABLE MEETING CHANGE: The Connecticut Civil War Round Table will hold a special meeting on Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the home of Dane and Carol DeLeppo, 73 Hayden Rd., Harwinton: note the change in location. For directions, call co-chairs Blair and Mary Lou Pavlik at 860489-1618. Guest speaker is Edwin Bearss, director emeritus of the National Park Service and a foremost authority on the Civil War. His lecture is “The Myths of the Civil War.” Members are asked to bring a picnic and chairs for a picnic supper at 6 p.m., followed by the speaker. The meeting will also include lawn games, show-andtell and a working Gatling gun, as well as reenactors including President Lincoln, General Hancock, General Lee, General A.P. Hill and others. The fee is $5 for guests. Membership opportunities will be available. SUMMER CONCERTS: Torrington Parks and Recreation announce the schedule for the annual summer concert series, which will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at Coe Memorial Park. 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 860-7388244. GRANGE MEETING: The regular meeting of Riverton Grange will be held on Friday, July 21, at 7:30 pm. Members are reminded that the fair booklets are ready for distribution at the meeting. The 28th annual Riverton Grange Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Departments to be judged are vegetables and fruits, flowers, baked goods, canned goods, sewing, crafts and photography. New this year will be extracted honey and maple syrup. State contests are also included which include quilts, photos, and adult and junior baking contests. If anyone is interested in entering any of the contests, they may call Riverton Grange’s fair secretary, Raine Pedersen at 860309-3160. ROUND TABLE MEETING CHANGE: The Connecticut Civil War Round Table will hold a special meeting on Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the home of Dane and Carol DeLeppo, 73 Hayden Rd., Harwinton: note the change in location. For directions, call co-chairs Blair and Mary Lou Pavlik at 860489-1618. Guest speaker is Edwin Bearss, director emeritus of the National Park Service and a foremost authority on the Civil War. His lecture is “The Myths of the Civil War.” Members are asked to bring a picnic and chairs for a picnic supper at 6 p.m., followed by the speaker. The meeting will also include lawn games, show-andtell and a working Gatling gun, as well as reenactors including President Lincoln, General Hancock, General Lee, General A.P. Hill and others. The fee is $5 for guests. Membership opportunities will be available.

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. AUDUBON SOCIETY: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will gather for a summer wildflower walk at Boyd Woods Sanctuary, Route 254, Northfield, on July 22 at 9 a.m. Bring your camera, binoculars, insect repellent and water. No dogs please. The rain date is July 29. For information call Debbie Martin at 860-819-74617. ROUND TABLE MEETING: The Connecticut Civil War Round Table will hold a special meeting on Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the home of Dane and Carol DeLeppo, 73 Hayden Rd., Harwinton: note the change in location. For directions, call co-chairs Blair and Mary Lou Pavlik at 860-489-1618. Guest speaker is Edwin Bearss, director emeritus of the National Park Service and a foremost authority on the Civil War. His lecture is “The Myths of the Civil War.” Members are asked to bring a picnic and chairs for a picnic supper at 6 p.m., followed by the speaker. The meeting will also include lawn games, show-and-tell and a working Gatling gun, as well as reenactors including President Lincoln, General Hancock, General Lee, General A.P. Hill and others. The fee is $5 for guests. Membership opportunities will be available. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP: An origami workshop for older children, teens and adults will be held July 22, 2:30 p.m. at the Scoville Library, Salisbury. Workshop leader Krishna Sivakumar, a junior at Hotchkiss, will share his passion and skills in the ancient art of paper folding. To register, call 860-435-2838 or visit www. scovillelibrary.org. COLEBROOK WORKSHOP: The Colebrook Historical Society will hold a workshop on Saturday, July 22, 2 p.m.at the historic Rock School. Resident Eric Rochow will share his expertise on How to Smoke Fish in a Cardboard Box and Make a Salad from Weeds in Your Backyard. Rock School is on Route 183 and Sandy Brook Road in Colebrook. All are welcome and the event is free. For further information contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@ yahoo.com or 860-738-8244. IKEBANA FLORAL ARRANGING: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center will host a program by Shoko IWata, July 11, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. In the tradition of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, the program includes a demonstration and creating your own floral arrangement. The cost is $80 and includes lunch and all materials. To register call 860-567-3163 or go to www. wisdomhouse.org

SATURDAY MOVIE: See “Zootopia” Saturday, July 22, 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Scoville Library, with free popcorn and juice. To register, call 860-435-2838 or visit www.scovillelibrary.org. SQUIRE’S TAVERN HIKE: The Barkhamsted Historical Society will host a hike on Saturday, July 22. Meet at Squire’s Tavern, 100 East River Rd., Barkhamsted, at 10 a.m. and join Paul Hart for a short hike and talk, with about a dozen stops along the trail where Paul will describe the way the area would have looked in the 1800s. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk and dress appropriately. The hike is about 1 mile long and should last about an hour and a half. Some of the terrain is on uneven ground. For information, call Noreen Watson at 860-738 1152. MUSIC MOUNTAIN: Music Mountain in Falls Village presents a concert by Anouman, a group from the NYC gypsy jazz scene, July 22, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, free under 18. For tickets and information call 860824-7126 or go to www. musicmountain.org. ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW: The fourth annual Antique Engine Show will be held Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the grounds of the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (Route 7), Kent. Come and see the earliest gasoline engines in operation. These early engines were the power source for early oil wells, farms, small businesses, and homes. The powered everything from water pumps to shoe polishers. Admission is free; food available for sale. For additional information go to www.ctamachinery.com or call 860-927-0050.

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/ 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