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QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people undergoing cancer treatment, will meet Monday, Aug. 28 at headquarters, 130 Scott Rd., Waterbury. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email Deborah@quiltsthatcare. org.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

REGISTRAR LOTTERY: A public lottery will be held to determine the order of the names on the ballot for multiple openings of offices in the November 2017 Municipal Election, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Hartland Town Hall in the Hartland Room. All town residents, regardless of party affiliation are invited to attend.

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. FARM PRESERVATION FORUM: The Whigville Preservation Group (WPG) will hold a public forum on Preservation and Conservation, Aug. 30, 7-9 p.m. at the Whigville Grange from 7-9 p.m. at the Whigville Grange, 153 South Main Street in Burlington. For more information, contact Jon Crane at 860-255-7524 or jon@ joncrane.com.

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.

Thursday, Aug. 31 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.

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.

OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY: Northwest CT Overdose Awareness Day, Community Resource Fair and Vigil will be held Aug. 31, 6 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park. Admission is free. Come together and honor the memory and commemorate the lives of those lost to opioid overdose and addiction. Attendees can also learn about available local resources from informational booths; refreshments provided. Vigil begins at 8 p.m. with speakers, music and prayers. For more information, e-mail Ariana Cardozo at ariana.cardozo@mccallcenterct.org.

Friday, Sept. 1 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

Saturday, Sept. 2 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.

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 860-4891226.

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

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/

CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance, Saturday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. at the Cornwall Town Hall in Cornwall, Ct. Live old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by Peter Stix. All dances taught, all ages and left feet welcome. Donations requested to pay the caller For more information call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

GOSHEN FAIR: Goshen Fair

celebrates its 105th fair this Labor Day weekend. Gates open at 8am on Saturday, Sept. 2, fair continues Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4. Live music, rides, Fireworks and a full schedule of events will draw fairgoers from across the state. Entry forms and information are available at www.goshenfair.org and Facebook. Admission is $10, free under 12, with free parking.

COLEBROOK FAIR: 73rd Annual Colebrook Fair, Sept. 2, with crafters, food, raffles, flea market, children’s activities, cardboard boat regatta, petting zoo, pony rides, games, touch-a-truck, and a smoke house. Car show with antique and collectible vehicles, and community groups representing their work. Free admission, free parking and free shuttle service around the fair. For more information visit www. colebrookfair.weebly.com or www.townofcolebrook.org; call 860-379-3359 x 201, or email tocfair@gmail.com.

CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall in Cornwall. Live old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by Peter Stix. All dances taught, all ages and left feet welcome. Donation requested to pay the caller For more information call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

ORIGAMI: Introduction to Origami Making will be held Sept. 2, 1 p.m. at Scoville Memorial Library 38Main Street Salisbury. For information call 860-435-2838. ScovilleLibrary.org VETERAN OF THE MONTH: On Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m., American Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor United States Army Corporal Roy E. Howe, formerly of Bantam, at the All Wars Memorial, Route 202 in Bantam. The public is welcome. Rain location is the Bantam Borough Hall. Refreshments follow at Bantam Borough Hall. For details email post44. bantam@gmail.com Sunday, Sept. 3 GOSHEN FAIR: Goshen Fair celebrates its 105th fair this Labor Day weekend. Gates open at 8am on Saturday, Sept. 2, fair continues Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4. Live music, rides, Fireworks and a full schedule of events will draw fairgoers from across the state. Entry forms and information are available at www.goshenfair.org and Facebook. Admission is $10, free under 12, with free parking.

Monday, Sept. 4 GOSHEN FAIR: Goshen Fair celebrates its 105th fair this Labor Day weekend. Gates open at 8am on Saturday, Sept. 2, fair continues Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4. Live music, rides, Fireworks and a full schedule of events will draw fairgoers from across the state. Entry forms and information are available at www.goshenfair.org and Facebook. Admission is $10, free under 12, with free parking.

Tuesday, Sept. 5 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.

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.

HATHA YOGA: Hatha yoga classes are held at Wisdom House, Litchfield, Tuesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 5:306:45 p.m., led by Barbara Putnam. All levels welcome. For more information or to register, email bdputnam@ alum.mit.edu or call 860567-4465. Wednesday, Sept. 6 LIBRARY PROGRAM:

101 Things...with Author Georgene Summers, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. The talk explores what has happened in our society to make people numb to the needs of others and to embrace a world of Me and Entitlement rather than one of Us? 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 visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

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 860379-3369.

DRUMMING FOR PEACE: Drumming for Peace at sunset on the evening of the full moon takes place at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle Street, at the intersection of Routes 4 and 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 Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Oct. 5, 6:15 p.m., Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 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 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.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: Denis Williamson of the Litchfield Hills Astronomy Club delivers a visual presentation Saturn and NASA’s Epic Cassini Spacecraft. , Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library, Washington. Free, registration required, call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

COOKING CLASS: Beardsley Library, 40 Munro Place, Winsted, will hold a cooking class for teens and young adults, age 13-19, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. First in a series; learn basic recipes and how to plan and prepare. Registration is required;call 860-379-6043 for more information.

Friday, Sept. 8 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

RETREAT: Directed Retreats with Cathleen Murtha DW and Mary Scheiders OP, Sept. 8-10 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: www. wisdomhouse.org or call 860-567-3163.

Saturday, Sept. 9 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.

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.

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

YARD, BAKE SALE: A yard and bake sale will be held Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 93 River Road (Rt. 181), Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted). Call 860-379-2157 for more information.

GUIDED HIKE: The public is invited to celebrate the change of seasons with an informative hike through the beautiful and historic Flanders’ Van Vleck Sanctuary in Woodbury, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Meet in the Studio Parking Lot at the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Roads. The walk is free; register online at www. flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Morris Volunteer Fire Department’s annual roast beef dinner will be held Sept. 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m .at the firehouse. $14 adults, $12 for seniors and ages 4-12, free 3 and under. For information call 860-567-7441, email morrisfd@optonline.net or go to www.morrisfiredept.org. Takeout available. LAKE RELAY: The annual Highland Lake Relay

will be held Sept. 9. The race has 4 legs — run, kayak/canoe/paddleboard, bike and swim — in and around Highland Lake. For information go to townofwinchester.org, or call the recreation office at 860-738-6926.

PATHS TO JOY: Paths to Joy – with Eileen Epperson will be held Sept. 9 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: www.wisdomhouse.org or call 860-567-3163. EMERGING CHURCH: Experiences of Emerging Church with Peggy Richard will be held Sept. 9, 10 a.m.12 p.m. at Wisdom House. For more information or to register: peggyrichard@gmail.com RARE PLANT SALE: Hollister House Garden annul Sale of Rare and Unusual Plants will be held Sept. 9-10 at the house in Washington. ‘Preview Buying’ on Saturday includes garden admission and cocktail party for $45 per person, from 4-6 p.m. All day sale, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $10 admission. Reserve at https://hollisterhousegarden.org

Sunday, Sept. 10 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 860689-1967 or Jim at 860868-7115. The dates and bands are: Sept. 10, Larry Ayce; Oct. 8, Saddle Creek, Nov. 12, Tune Dusters.