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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. 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 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 845-832-3454. 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. 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 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. MASK MAKING: Mask Making Drop-in Workshop for Children will be held July 27, 2-5 p.m. at the Scoville 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. For information call 860-435-2838 or visit www. scovillelibrary.org. KOREAN WAR REMEMBRANCE: The Torrington Veterans Support Committee and its member groups invite the public, those currently serving, and all Veterans, especially Korean War Veterans, to join them in their ceremony observing the Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice on Thursday, July 27, rain or shine, at Coe Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. Rain location is the park’s civic center. For information, call the veteran service office at 860-489=2531 before July 25. Bring torn, faded or damaged American flags to the ceremony and they will be properly retired by a veteran’s organization. CITY WALK DEDICATION: Winsted’s City Walk dedication will be held Thursday, July 27, which is also Take Your Pants for a Walk Day, at 5 p.m. at East End Park. All are welcome to the ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of Winsted Trails will lead the walk, returning to East End Park in time to enjoy the Farmington Valley Band at 7 p.m. as part of Friends of Main Street’s Summer Concert Series. 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.

Friday, July 28

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 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 CRAFTY KIDS: The Harwinton Library’s Crafty Kids Club, for

ages 7 and up, will meet July 28 at 2 p.m. Have fun with fairy tales, playing trivia, making a rocket wand and more. Register by calling the Harwinton Library at 860-485-9113. Free and sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. FOURTH FRIDAY FILMS: Fourth Friday Films at the Scoville Library continues with “Hidden Figures,” July 28 at 1 p.m. For information call 860-435-2838 or visit www.scovillelibrary.org. STAR PARTY: The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club will begin its July 28 star party with a talk called “Saturn - the real Lord of the rings” on July 28, 8 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room at White Memorial, Litchfield. Star gazing follows the program, weather permitting. Admission is free; children under 16 must be with an adult. For more details, see the club calendar at lhastro.org or email the club at lhaacsec@ gmail.com. SUMMER MEAL: All are welcome to come to a free Summer Community Meal on Friday, July 28 from 6-7 p.m. at North Congregational Church, located at 17 Church St. North in New Hartford. Join with neighbors and friends for good conversation and a meal of appetizers, pulled pork or chicken sandwiches (vegetarian option available), cole slaw, and dessert. For more information or directions, call 860-379-2466. 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 845-832-3454. No books, clothing, mattresses, box springs, computers or VHS/Cassette tapes will be accepted.

Saturday, July 29

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. NORFOLK MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market is held weekly on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. outside of the Norfolk Town Hall. For details visit www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org or go to Facebook for details and a complete list of vendors. AUDUBON SOCIETY: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will take a summer coastal shorebirding trip on Saturday, July 29. For details, the meeting place and time. call Fran Zygmont at 860379-4461. 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. 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 MUSIC MOUNTAIN: Music Mountain, Falls Village, presents trombonist Alan Ferber Nonet, a Grammy nominee for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, July 29, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, free under 18, $70 including dinner before the concert. For details, call 860-824-7126 or go to www. musicmountain.org LITCHFIELD COUNTY 4H FAIR: The 85th annual Litchfield County 4-H Fair will be July 29-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63, Goshen. Admission and parking are free, with fun for the whole family. For more information on the fair or how to get your child involved in 4-H, call the UConn Litchfield County 4-H Extension Office at 860-626-6240.