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silent auction from 9-11 a.m. on Friday. Browse the treasures and enjoy a gourmet hot dog from Salty Dog Hot Dogs.

CHIME IN! CONCERT: Join Chime In! Music with a Mission for an afternoon of upbeat, spirited hand bell music, sponsored by the Friends of the Woodbury Senior Community Center, free, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. at the center. For information call Sharon Sherman at 203-695-5410.

BOOK LAUNCH: Poetry book launch for Jean Sands’ “Close But Not Touching,” a posthumous publication by her husband Jack Sheedy and friends, will be presented Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Free all are welcome. Copies available for purchase. Four women writers will read from the book. MONDAY, SEPT. 25

CUTTING THE CABLE CORD: “Is it time to cut the cord?” presented by Tom Barysiewicz, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library, free. Find out what the alternatives to cable tv are and how to do it.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

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 860-5670671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $5 per person.

HATHA YOGA: RSVP RECRUITING: The New Opportunities Retired Senior Volunteer Program is recruiting senior volunteers (55+) who are interested in volunteering to help children read at the James Morris Elementary School at the Morris Library, Tuesday, September 26, 10:30-12 p.m. If you can’t attend, call Nancy Duetzmann or Karen Stevens at New Opportunities at 860-482-9749 to learn more.

AUTHOR PROGRAM: Author, filmmaker and educator Tom Shachtman, gives a visual presentation followed by a signing on his recently published book, How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors Diplomats, Luis XVI and the Success of a Revolution, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Registration required; call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

STORYTIME REGISTRATION: Registration for the fall session of story times with Miss Amanda at the Harwinton Library is underway. On Tuesday mornings at 10, ages 18 months to 3 years; Tuesday mornings at 11, babies from birth to 18 months. Wednesday evening story time at 6:30 p.m. for ages 2 years through 6 years. Pajamas are welcome at our evening story times! Thursday mornings at 10 a.m., ages 18 moths to 3 years; Thursday mornings at 11 a.m., ages 3 years to 6 years. To register call 860485-9113.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

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.

WISDOM AWARDS: MEET OHLER: Noble Horizons welcomes state Rep. Brian Ohler, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. in the Community Room, 17 Cobble Road in Salisbury. RSVP at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-435-9851. THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

SQUADRON MEETING: 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.

SPEAKER SERIES: The White Hart Speaker Series continues with author Brendan Mathews: “The World of Tomorrow: A Novel” Sept. 28, 6 p.m. White Hart Speaker Series is presented in collaboration with Oblong Books & Music & Scoville Memorial Library, at the White Hart. Register at 860-4352838 or go to ScovilleLibrary.org

SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAM: Social Media for Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits with Red Barn CEO Cindy Donalson, will be held at Noble Horizons, 12 Cobble Road, Salisbury, Sept. 28, 5 p.m. Topics will include finding your organization’s niche and the platforms your customers use; how to create compelling content; growing and building relationships with your audience; how to measure your effectiveness and more. Free, with refreshments. Registration is at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-435-9851. FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

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

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES: Temple Beth Israel, 74 Park Place Winsted, announces the schedule for High Holiday Services. Yom Kippur, Sept. 29, Kol Nidre serve, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 30, morning service, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Yom Kippur discussion, 5:30 p.m., Ne’ilah service, 6:30 p.m., followed by a pot luck meal at 7:30 p.m. The srvice leader is rabbinic intern Sarah Noyowitz. A contribution of $100 for these services would be greatly appreciated.

RSVP RECRUITING: New Opportunities Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be recruiting senior volunteers (55+) who are interested in volunteering for to help children read at North Canaan Elementary School, will be held at Douglas Library, Sept. 29 10 a.m.-12 p.m. If you can’t attend but want to join, all Nancy Duetzmann or Karen Stevens at New Opportunities at 860-4829749.

CRAFTY KIDS CLUB: Harwinton Library’s Crafty Kids Club meets Sept. 29. 4:15 p.m. For age 7 and olderr; join Miss Lee in making a Duct Tape Locker Mirror; all materials provided. To register, stop by the library or call 860485-9113.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

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.

NATURE AS MENTOR: Nature as Mentor with Marlow Shami, Sept. 30, 10 a.m., A.B. Ceder Room at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. The program opens with a keynote talk followed by a Nature as Mentor out-of-door activity and a guided meditation. The program is free; donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. Details at www.whitememorialcc.org.

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES: Temple Beth Israel, 74 Park Place Winsted, announces the schedule for High Holiday Services. Yom Kippur, Sept. 30, morning service, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Yom Kippur discussion, 5:30 p.m., Ne’ilah service, 6:30 p.m., followed by a pot luck meal at 7:30 p.m. The service leader is rabbinic intern Sarah Noyowitz. A contribution of $100 for these services would be greatly appreciated.

OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest, to benefit St. John Paul the Great Parish, formerly the Torrington Cluster of Roman Catholic Parishes, and hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 37, will be held at the KC Hall, 152 Litchfield St., Torrington, Sept. 30, 1-7:30 p.m. Admission is free, with food, music, games, beer and much more. SCUDDER’S GORGE: “Scudder’s Gorge” presented by author Geoffery Craig, will be held Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library 38 Main Street Salisbury. For details call 860435-2838 or go to ScovilleLibrary.org

MURDER MYSTERY: “Gangsters in Love,” a murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser sponsored by the Beekley Library BookFriends will be held Sept. 30, 5:30 p.m. at Berkshire Hall, Brodie Park, New Hartford. For adults, BYOB and a picnic, desserts provided, tickets $30 and are on sale at the library 10 Central Ave, New Hartford. Details, call 860-379-7235.

WINCHESTER CENTER DAY: GRANGE TAG SALE: Winchester Grange is hosting a large tag sale as part of Winchester Center Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with proceeds to benefit FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwestern Connecticut and Winchester Grange. The Grange Hall is located at 100 Newfield Road. CHURCH TAG SALE: United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St., Torrington, will hold a tag sale Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with toys, books, jewelry, linens, household items, holiday items, clothing, and miscellaneous “good stuff” available. Proceeds benefit the church’s outreach and mission work and its general fund

FISHING DERBY: A special needs kids fishing derby, cosponsored by the Woodbury / Southbury Rod & Gun Club, the Morris Volunteer Fire Department and Morris Beach & Recreation, will be held Sept. 30, 9 a.m. at the town pond. Food served by Woodbury/Southbury Rod & Gun Club. Touch a truck and other activities offered, with extra fishing poles to share. Admission is free. https://www.townofmorrisct.com/morris-beach-andrecreation

TAG SALE: East School PTO Tag Sale will be held Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 215 Hogan Drive, Torrington.

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

LIVING ROSARY: A Living Rosary, celebrating the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, hosted by the CT Knights of Columbus, will take place at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield Oct, 1, 2 p.m. in the Grotto Plaza, or in Pilgrim Hall on the Shrine grounds if it rains. For further information, call 860567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com