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BEACH PARTY: The Morris Recreation Department will hold a Luau Beach Party, with live music with Cover2Cover, Friday at 6 p.m. at the Morris Town Beach. Tood trucks and lots of family fun provided.

SHREK THE MUSICAL: See Shrek the Musical at the Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, Torrington, Friday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Seating is limited. Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical and performed by our talented students of the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education’s Summer Arts Program. For tickets go to warnertheatre.org.

SUMMER CONCERT: The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department Summer Concert Series scheduled for Friday, Aug. 18 WITH Whiskey, Wine & Coke, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 22, 7-9 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park.

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.

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 features, 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.

ARTIST RECEPTION: A reception for the Harwinton Library’s featured artist, Liz Spring, will be held Aug. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. at the library. The public is welcome. Spring is a contemporary artist and art teacher for the Region 10 school system serving Burlington and Harwinton. For more information, call the library at 860-485-9113.

KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL: A Kindergarten Social for children entering kindergarten in the fall will be held Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Join OWL’s Children’s Librarian Mrs. Shaia and Center School’s Librarian Mrs. Moore for a special story hour intended to ease the anxiety of the first day of school by hearing stories and songs about school. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/ Children Programs.

SOCIAL GATHERING: The Colebrook Historical Society will host a social gathering on Friday, Aug 18, 7 p.m. at the Seymour Inn, Routes 183/182A, Colebrook, with guest Professor Eric Foner making a presentation based on his recent best-selling book, “Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad.” All are welcome. For further information, contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.

FOOD DRIVE: Donations to support The Salvation Army’s Food Pantry in Winsted will be accepted donations at the carnival Aug. 18-19 at the Fireman’s Carnival. All are encouraged to help support the food pantry.

BOOK SALES: Harwinton Library Friends Book Sales at the library, 80 Bentley Drive, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s books, 50 cents, adult hardcovers, $2, paperbacks, $1. For more information call the library at 860-485-9113

TRAIL SYSTEM CLOSED: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, Thomaston Dam, recently announced that the Thomaston Dam trail system will be temporarily closed to public riding on Friday Aug. 18, Saturday Aug. 19 and Sunday Aug. 20 for a Netra/AMA event weekend. Motorcycle Hare Scramble events will occur on both Saturday and Sunday. Two youth classes will compete on Saturday and two adult classes will compete on Sunday. While public riding is not permitted, visitors are welcome as spectators. Otherwise, the dirt bike riding area is open through Columbus Day.

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.

Saturday, Aug. 19

SHREK THE MUSICAL: See Shrek the Musical at the Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, Torrington, Friday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Seating is limited. Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical and performed by our talented students of the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education’s Summer Arts Program. For tickets go to warnertheatre.org.

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.

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.

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

GRANGE FAIR: The 28th annual Riverton Grange Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Departments to be judged are vegetables and fruits, flowers, baked goods, canned goods, sewing, crafts and photography and extracted honey and maple syrup. State contests are also included with quilts, photos, and adult and junior baking contests. Those interested in entering any of the contests can call Riverton Grange’s fair secretary, Raine Pedersen at 860 309-3160.

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 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.

MOMIX IN THE GARDEN: 9th Annual MOMIX in the Garden: Private Performance of Season Excerpts, to benefit Susan B. Anthony Project and hosted by Grace and Djan Yagtug at their home in Litchfield, will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information, call Gina Devaux at 860-489-3798 or visit sbaproject.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 features, 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.

TAG/BAKE SALE: The Roxbury Congregational Church, 24 Church St., Route 217, Roxbury, is holding its 14th annual tag/bake sale Aug. 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A light lunch will be available. It will be outside unless it rains, in which case it will be inside. For information, call 860- 355-1978.

WARNER MOVIES: Two Weeks of Travolta at the Warner Theatre, with “Saturday Night Fever” Aug. 19, 8 p.m. and “Grease” Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets $5. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org

LAKE TRAIL: Exploring the Lake Trail with Gerri Griswold, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet in front of A.B. Ceder Room. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

PEACH FESTIVAL: Eagle Rock Congregational Church, Thomaston, will hold its Annual Peach Festival on Aug. 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. 110 Reynolds Bridge Road Thomaston. Enjoy fresh picked peaches served shortcake style on Amy’s Special Biscuits with real whipped cream and a beverage; small, $6, large $7, eat in or takeout. Call Donna at 860-484-9569 for details. Proceeds benefit church upkeep and missions.

HEALING CONCERT: David Young: Love Expansion Sound Healing Concert & Meditation” with internationally-acclaimed musician and songwriter David Young, will be held Saturday, August 19 at 7 p.m. at Salt of the Earth Sanctuary’s historic Athena Hall at 346 Main Street South in Woodbury. Advance tickets, $30/person, $35 at the door. To register visit www. naturalsalthealing.com, call the Salt of The Earth Spa at 203-586-1172, or email to sotesanctuary@gmail.com. FOOD DRIVE: Donations to support The Salvation Army’s Food Pantry in Winsted will be accepted donations at the carnival Aug. 18-19 at the Fireman’s Carnival. All are encouraged to help support the food pantry.

TRAIL SYSTEM CLOSED: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, Thomaston Dam, recently announced that the Thomaston Dam trail system will be temporarily closed to public riding on Friday Aug. 18, Saturday Aug. 19 and Sunday Aug. 20 for a Netra/AMA event weekend. Motorcycle Hare Scramble events will occur on both Saturday and Sunday. Two youth classes will compete on Saturday and two adult classes will compete on Sunday. While public riding is not permitted, visitors are welcome as spectators. Otherwise, the dirt bike riding area is open through Columbus Day.

OLD TYME OUTHOUSES: The Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum, Route 7⁄31 Kent-Cornwall Road, Kent, will sponsor a program Ye Olde Tyme Outhouse on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. with historian Georg Papp who will bring outhouse models representing separate eras in addition to display boards, photos and articles. The lecture is free but donations welcome.

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.

Sunday, Aug. 20

BUBBLEMANIA: Bubble Mania: Comedy… with a Drip with Casey Carle, will be held Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. for ages 5-12 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 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Children Programs.