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AUDUBON PICNIC: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will hold its annual picnic and showing of live animals from the Sharon Audubon Society on Monday, Aug. 7at 6p.m. Bring your own chairs or blankets, food, beverages and eating utensils as well as insect repellent. DRUMMING FOR PEACE: Drumming for Peace at sunset on the evening of the full moon takes place at Church of Christ Congregational, 5Old Middle Street, at the intersection of Routes 4and 63 in Goshen. Participants may bring their own drums or use the drums and rhythm instruments that will be provided. Any type of hand drum may be used. All drummers or people who would like to become drummers are welcome; no experience is necessary. Contact Susan Strand at sstrand@snet.net for further information. Dates are Aug. 7, 7:45 p.m., Sept. 6, 7p.m., Oct. 5, 6:15p.m., Nov. 4, 5:30p.m., Dec. 3, 4:15p.m. SHAKESPEARE SCREENINGS: Shakespeare scholar and lecturer John Long will lead screenings and discussions on film adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays at the Gunn Memorial Library, Washington at 1p.m. Registration is required; call 860868-7586for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org. Aug. 7, “Henry V” starring Kenneth Branagh; Aug. 14, “Twelfth Night” or “What You Will” with Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Kingsley; Aug.21, “Richard III,” with Ian McKellen, Annette Benning and Richard Broadbent. MEDITATION ENCOUNTER: Experimental Meditation Encounter with Anandi will be held at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, Aug. 7at 6:30 p.m. Learn the meaning of Surrender and how to use it in meditation. For infomration, call 860-379-7235. BOOK CLUB: The Nutmeg Book Club will be held Aug. 7, 6:30p.m. for grades 9and up, to discuss “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown, at the Burlington Public Library. A traditional book discussion will follow. Books available at the library. Refreshments served. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info. TEACHERS DISCOUNT: Ocean State Job Lot, a leading closeout retailer with 127stores in New England, New York, and New Jersey, including Torrington, is offering an “Educator Partnership Program” discount through Aug. 16at all Job Lot locations. 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% discount on their classroom supplies. Some exclusions apply. For more information, visit http:// oceanstatejoblot.com. QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people undergoing cancer treatment, will meet from Mondays, Aug. 7and 21, 6:30-8p.m. at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075Chase Parkway, Waterbury. The group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15at the Bristol Public Library, 5High St., Bristol. Members will meet Aug. 16, 12:30-2p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. Members will also meet on Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19and 26, 9 a.m.-2p.m. and Monday, Aug. 14and 28at headquarters, 130Scott Rd., Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860782-1043, email Deborah@ quiltsthatcare.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays, 10a.m.-1p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The Tuesday market runs from 3-6p.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 7-9p.m. For information, call 860-489-2274. 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, 6-8p.m., with popcorn and beverages. BOOK CLUB: Summer Nutmeg Book Club at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, will be held on Tuesdays through Aug. 15, 6:30-7:45p.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 860379-7235to sign up. HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga at Wisdom House, Litchfield, Tuesdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:30-6:45p.m. Hatha Yoga Classes. 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. SPIRITUAL DRUMMING: Spiritual Drumming - with Susan Strand at Wisdom House, Litchfield, Aug. 8, 1 p.m. All levels welcome. To register or for more information: sstrand@snet.net DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Tuesday evenings from 7-10p.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: $5per person. QUILTER’S GUILD: Goshen Star Quilter’s Guild meets at 7p.m. on the second Tuesday year-round at Camp Cochipianee, 291Beach Street, Goshen. The next meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 8. Dues are $25per year. Members are involved with Linus Project, Quilts of Valor, Breast Cancer pillows, and other educational and service projects. Meetings may feature guest speakers, workshops, along with block of the month, fat quarter drawings, and lots of fun. All ages are welcome. Find the guild in Facebook. ‘I AM ZELDA’: I Am Zelda: A Live Theatrical Performance with Rita Parisi, will be held Aug. 8, 6:30p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Library events are free and open

to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

SUMMER CONCERTS: Litchfield Parks and Recreation’s summer concert series will be held on the Litchfield Green on Wednesday evenings at 7p.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. 9,The Loft; Aug. 16, Switch Factory; Aug. 23, The Kenn Morr Band. For information, call 860-5677569. YOGA IN THE GARDEN: Yoga in the Garden at White Memorial, Litchfield, will be held Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8-9a.m. Cost is $10per class. To register call 860309-9489. BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30p.m. with dinner at 5and 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 5p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:35p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369. FOREST COMMUNITY: Marlow Shami from the White Memorial Conservation Center will be at the Harwinton Library Wednesday, Aug. 9at 6:30p.m. to present a live animal program about the interconnection of all life in a a forest community. Several forest animals will be on hand so kids can get up close and learn how each species is important to the commu- nity they inhabit. Weather permitting program will be held outside on the library lawn. The program is free of charge and no registration is required.

CONSUMER LAW: On Wednesday, August 9, the Office of the Community Lawyer is offering a class on Consumer Law, part of the Civic Activism Class Series, Aug. 9, 6:30to 8p.m., will take place at the Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main St., Winsted. For information call the bookstore at 860-379-6226.

Thursday, Aug. 10

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. 10, Summertime Johnny; Aug. 17, Theresa Wright & Co.; Aug. 24, Harmonious Brass Choir. For information. call the Friends of Main Street at 860-738-3351. FINDING FREDERICK OLMSTED: David Leff, local author, poet historian and past recipient of the Olmsted Scholars Award, will guide participants on a special journey, with verbal and pictorial imagery, in his presentation On the Paths of a Genius: Finding Frederick Law Olmsted in Connecticut, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library, Washington. Registration is requested; call 860-868-7586or go to gunnlibrary.org. TWEEN/TEEN CRAFTS: Tween-to-Teen Crafts will be held Aug. 10, 5-6p.m. for grades 5-12at 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 860-620-3670or email timceritello@gmail.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 850-430-9317. ‘TINIS ON THE TERRACE: Join Brandywine Living at Litchfield for a professional networking event on Thursday, Aug. 10at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a drink on the terrace while networking with fellow senior service professionals. Visit online at bit.ly/BLlitchfield for directions. RSVP to 860567-9500. TEACHERS DISCOUNT: Ocean State Job Lot, a leading closeout retailer with 127stores in New England, New York, and New Jersey, including Torrington, is offering an “Educator Partnership Program” discount through Aug. 16 at all Job Lot locations. 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% discount on their classroom supplies. Some exclusions apply. For more information, visit http://oceanstatejoblot.com KEEPING BEES: The Art of Keeping Bees with Al Avitable, Connecticut Beekeepers Association Beekeeper of the Year 2016and the co-author of “The Beekeeper’s Handbook” will be at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, on Thursday, Aug. 10at 6:30p.m. The public is welcome.