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HOSPITAL HEROINES: Dane Deleppo, a Civil War re-enactor, will present “Hospital Heroines” at the T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum in Harwinton, Sunday at 1 p.m., exploring the role of nurses and civilian organizations during the American Civil War with a slide show and several artifacts from the Hungerford Museum collection. No registration; refreshments will be served. The T.A. Hungerford Museum is located at 50 Burlington Road (Route 4) in Harwinton.

FARM BUREAU MEETING: Litchfield County Farm Bureau’s annual Policy Development Meeting, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at the UConn Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington. Dinner and refreshments provided. Make reservations by Aug. 22; call 203-266-9019 or email lcfb@ sbcglobal.net.

INSECT SAFARI: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will hold an Insect Safari at Boyd Woods Sanctuary, Route 254, Northfield, on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. Grade-school children can learn about nature, the environment and its creatures. For more information contact Junior Audubon chairperson Donna Rose Smith at 203-706-0474.

COUNTRY DANCES: The American Folk Musicians Association has announced its schedule of country dances for 2017. All dances are held at the Northfield Firehouse, 12 Knife Shop Road, Northfield, from 2-6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $11 per person, and the dances are open to the public. For information, call Liz at 860-689-1967 or Jim at 860-868-7115. The dates and bands are: Aug. 13, Road Runners; Sept. 10, Larry Ayce; Oct. 8, Saddle Creek, Nov. 12, Tune Dusters.

NATIVE SPORTS: The Litchfield Historical Society will hold a program on Native American sports and recreation with a presentation by Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections at the Institute for American Indian Studies on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Litchfield History Museum. To register, call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www. litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

NOVEL DISCUSSION: Madame Bovary and The Bad Girl: Two Novels Sharing Common Threads, A Discussion with Aimee Pozorski, will be held Aug. 13, 1-2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Registration is required; call 860-567-8030 or visit www.owllibrary.org.

TALENT SHOW: A Talent Show will be held Sunday, Aug. 13, 2-4 p.m. at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118 Litchfield. If interested in participating, forms are available in the Grotto Café located on the Shrine grounds or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net. Requests should be received by Aug. 6.

TEACHERS DISCOUNT: 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 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.

ART SHOW: The 58th Annual Rose Algrant Art Show, featuring Cornwall artists’ paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics, textiles, prints, linens, sculpture, jewelry and more, will be held Aug. 11, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This year, 15% of the show’s proceeds will go to The Cornwall Library. The show will be held at Trinity Retreat Center, Community Hall, West Cornwall. Learn more at rosealgrantartshow.org

Monday, Aug. 14 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 1 p.m. Registration is required; call 860868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary. org. 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.

SMALL BIZ TAXATION: Taxation for Small Business, presented by the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut, Winsted, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. hosted by Noujaim’s Bistro, 436 Main St., and presented by Kirsten Roberts, MBA. For more information and to register, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/taxation-for-small-businessestickets-36199155649

FARM BUREAU MEETING: Litchfield County Farm Bureau’s annual Policy Development Meeting, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at the UConn Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington. Dinner and refreshments provided. Make reservations by Aug. 22; call 203-266-9019 or email lcfb@ sbcglobal.net.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 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 860-489-2274. 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.

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.

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga at Wisdom House, Litchfield, Tuesdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:30-6:45 p.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.

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.

STROKE SCREENINGS: Life

Line Screening offers advanced ultrasound technology that looks inside your arteries for signs of plaque buildup. Life Line Screening will be at The Litchfield Community Center on Aug. 15. Fees apply. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-888-653-6450 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/ community-partners

QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people undergoing cancer treatment, will meet Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. The group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Members will meet Aug. 16, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. Members will also meet on Saturday, Aug. 19 and 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 28 at headquarters, 130 Scott Rd., Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860782-1043, email Deborah@ quiltsthatcare.org.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER: A fundraiser for the Harwinton Library will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 5-9 p.m. at Matterhorn Mini Golf, Route 44 (10 Dyer Cemetery Road) Canton. Admission is $9.77 per person, $4 for scorekeepers and children under age 6. 15% of proceeds after 5 p.m. will benefit the Harwinton Public Library For more information, call the library at 860-485-9113.

FARM BUREAU MEETING: Litchfield County Farm Bureau’s annual Policy Development Meeting, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at the UConn Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington. Dinner and refreshments provided. Make reservations by Aug. 22; call 203-266-9019 or email lcfb@sbcglobal.net.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

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. 16, Switch Factory; Aug. 23, The Kenn Morr Band. For information, call 860-567-7569.

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 860309-9489.

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.

SOCIAL SECURITY: A free, educational workshop on Social Security will be held Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5:307:30 p.m. at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington. Seating is limited and registration must be made in advance by calling: 800-577-1115. Directions to the library can be found at www.torringtonlibrary.org.

FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL: Winsted’s annual fireman’s carnival will be held Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-19 on Rowley Field in Winsted. The carnival fea- tures, food including Tower 1 famous fried dough, a beer garden, dunk tank, rides, games, bingo, blower ball, and live music. A DJ will play music on Friday and Saturday night. Wrist band night is Wednesday and fireworks will be held on Friday night. One of the last parades of the season will be held on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. down Main Street.

TEACHERS DISCOUNT: 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 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.

QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people undergoing cancer treatment, will meet from Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. Members will meet Aug. 16, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. Members will also meet on Saturdays, Aug. 19 and 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 28 at headquarters, 130 Scott Rd., Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org.

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR: Children’s Author Suzy Kline will come to the Harwinton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. She will share her writing experiences in a fun, interactive presentation, and bring props from her popular Horrible Harry series, including the original stub pencil and light bulb necklace. This is a family program that weather permitting, will be held outside on the library lawn. All are welcome.