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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 860489-1226.

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

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 860-6726101 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 860-379-3369.

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