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Today CARNIVAL RESCHEDULED: Camp MOE invites the community an evening of fun for all ages on Thursday, July 27, 4:30-7 p.m. at 1145 Brandy Hill Road, Torrington. The date has been changed from Friday. There will be carnival games run by the camp counselors, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank. Hot dogs, chips, soda, water, popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream will be available for a small charge. Admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. For information, call Camp MOE at 860-618-2800. TOUCH A TRUCK: Winchester Center Volunteer Fire Department members will be at the Beardsley Library on Tuesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m. for a “Touch a Truck” event. Learn about all of the fire trucks, equipment and what firemen do. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call the library at 860-379-6043. 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 860489-2274. 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. 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. 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. 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 860-567-4465. 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. TEAS AND STORIES: The Licia and Mason Beekley Community Library and Passiflora Tea Room will presentAn Evening of Teas and Story with Author Emily Arsenault on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call the library at 860-379-7235 or visit beekleylibrary.org. \ CHURCH TAG SALE: Celebrating its 30th year, St. Andrew’s Parish will stage its annual tag sale at the parish house, 1 North Main St., Kent, on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday Aug. 5, rain or shine, as part of the Kent Sidewalk Festival. Donations welcome until Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; call Pat Campbell at 845832-3454. No books, clothing, mattresses, box springs, computers or VHS/Cassette tapes will be accepted. Wednesday, July 26 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 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. KIDS CONCERT: Spaghetti Cake Family Rock Band will perform July 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Library on the lawn, inside if it rains. Bring blankets and chairs and hear this group’s positive message of believing in yourself and celebrates the kid in all of us. Drop in, no registration required. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. CHURCH TAG SALE: Celebrating its 30th year, St. Andrew’s Parish will stage its annual tag sale at the parish house, 1 North Main St., Kent, on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday Aug. 5, rain or shine, as part of the Kent Sidewalk Festival. Donations welcome until Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; call Pat Campbell at 845832-3454. No books, clothing, mattresses, box springs, computers or VHS/Cassette tapes will be accepted. Thursday, July 27 CARNIVAL RESCHEDULED: Camp MOE invites the community an evening of fun for all ages on Thursday, July 27, 4:30-7 p.m. at 1145 Brandy Hill Road, Torrington. The date has been changed from Friday. There will be carnival games run by the camp counselors, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank. Hot dogs, chips, soda, water, popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream will be available for a small charge. Admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. For information, call Camp MOE at 860-618-2800. 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 CONCERTS: The annual Winsted Summer Concert series will 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.