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QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people undergoing cancer treatment, will meet from Mondays, Aug. 7 and 21, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. The group will meet Tuesdays, Aug. 1 and 15 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Members will meet Aug. 16, 12:30-2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. Members will also meet on Saturdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 14 and 28 at headquarters, 130 Scott Rd., Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860782-1043, email Deborah@ quiltsthatcare.org. SUMMER LECTURE: Local historian Lou Bucceri will be the guest speaker at the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society’s summer lecture series First Tuesday at 7, Aug.1 at 7 p.m., at the South Canaan Meetinghouse, 12 Rte. 63, Falls Village. Bucceri’s talk with be Thomas Lamb: Pioneer and Rogue, a look at the story of Lamb’s actions that created an “Iron Rush” here in the Housatonic River Valley beginning in 1732. The talk is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated. Light refreshments will be served after the lecture. For more information, call 860-824-8226 or 860-824-5607. 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. 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. Aug. 1, The Sidekick Band; Aug. 4, Torrington Get listed: Submit items at CALENDAR@REGISTERCITIZEN.COM. 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. QUILTER’S GUILD: Goshen Star Quilter’s Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday year-round at Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street, Goshen. Dues are $25 per year. Members are involved with Linus Project, Quilts of Valor, Breast Cancer pillows, and other educational and service projects. Monthly meetings may feature guest speakers, workshops, along with block of the month, fat quarter drawings, and lots of fun. All ages are welcome. Like us on Facebook. BOOK CLUB: Summer Nutmeg Book Club at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, will be held on Tuesdays through 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. MARY POPPINS: The Warner Stage Company production of “Mary Poppins,” will be presented at 8 p.m. July 29, Aug. 4-5 and July 30, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org. SUMMER NATURE CAMP: White Memorial Conservation Center’s “Wee Discoverers” Summer Nature Camp begins Aug. 1. Sign up by session or for all 5, cost is $15 per session for members, $25 for guests. To register call 860-567-0857 or visit www.whitememorialcc. org. Members: $15/session, Non-members: $25/session. BLOCK ROBOTS: Building Fun - Wooden Block Robots, will be held Aug. 1, 5 p.m. for ages 5 and up at the Burlington Library. Registration is required; visit www.burlingtonctlibrary. info. BUILDING FUN: Building Fun - Nailing String Art, will be held Aug. 1, 6:15 p.m. for ages 10 and up at the at the Burlington Library. Projects will be done outdoors on the sidewalk in front of the library. Registration is required; visit www. burlingtonctlibrary.info. 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

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. Aug. 2, Last Fair Deal; Aug. 9,The Loft; Aug. 16, Switch Factory; Aug. 23, The Kenn Morr Band. For information, call 860-5677569. CLUB MEETING: The Varsity Alumni Club of Torrrington is holding a meeting on Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Torrington Elks Club. All members are encouraged to attend. MARY POPPINS: The Warner Stage Company production of “Mary Poppins,” will be presented at 8 p.m. July 29, Aug. 4-5 and July 30, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org. YOGA IN THE GARDEN: Yoga in the Garden at White Memorial, Litchfield, will be held Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8-9 a.m. Cost is $10 per class. To register call 860-309-9489. 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. 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. AARP CLASS: AARP returns to The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Safe Drivers Course for motorists 55+. Learn how to avoid driving hazards, no tests. Auto insurance

is available in most states. Cost $15for AARP members, $20for guests. Pre-registration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org PAY WELL: Pay-Well Lego Camp returns to The Litchfield Community Center, Aug. 7-11. Fees apply. Go to www.play-well.org for more information. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter. org

Thursday, Aug. 3

OCEAN STATE JOB LOT: Ocean State Job Lot, a leading closeout retailer with 127 stores in New England, New York, and New Jersey including Torrington, is offering an “Educator Partnership Program” discount, Aug. 3-16. All teachers, educators, school management, documented homeschoolers, and support personnel authorized to make

purchases on behalf of their school (and with valid ID or proof of employment) are eligible for 30 percent discount on their classroom supplies. Some exclusions apply. For more information, visit http:// oceanstatejoblot.com

NEW CHESS CLUB: A new group, the Litchfield County Chess Club, meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For information, call Alan at 850-4309317. 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. 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 860-7383351.

MARY POPPINS: The Warner Stage Company production of “Mary Poppins,” will be presented at 8 p.m. July 29, Aug. 4-5 and July 30, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

SIDEWALK FESTIVAL: Annual Kent Sidewalk Festival will be held Aug. 3-6, with sales, food, music and vintage cars, sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit kentct. com or call 860-592-0061.

CHILD POTENTIAL: Helen H. Waldron, M.Ed., Educational Therapist, Principal for Waldron Education, LLC and Director of Admissions at Oxford Academy, will present Smart but Scattered? Helping Your Child Reach Their Full Educational Potential, Thursday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. This program is free and open to the public but registration is requested; call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org TWEEN/TEEN CRAFTS: Tween-to-Teen Crafts will be held Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, 5-6 p.m. for grades 5-12 at the Burlington Public Library. The group will make Sole Hope Care Kits for Africans in need. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info. 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. WEEKEND IN NORFOLK: Weekend in Norfolk, a threeday celebration of music, art and nature, will be held Aug. 4, 5 and 6 in Norfolk. Full details are available at weekeindinnorfolk.org or weekendinnorfolk.org.