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2017-09-23 -

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

CONCERT FOR TEXAS: A concert, “Give Texas A Hand”, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington, at 4 p.m. Greg O’Brien, former contracted announcer with ESPN will be Master of Ceremonies. The concert will be filled will exciting music from the choirs of the church as well as several soloists and a brass ensemble. All donations will go directly to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) to help the people of Texas. Following the concert, all are invited to a sandwich supper for fellowship and to meet the performers.

FAMILY NATURE DAY:

The 36th Annual Family Nature Day at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $6 admission, free to members and under 12. Birds, animal education presentations, guided nature walks, information booths, wagon rides, food, nature crafts, a silent auction and an artisans market. www.whitememorialcc.org

CORNWALL CLEANUP:

All are invited to the Clean Up Green Up Day in Cornwall on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Help pick up trash along selected town roads and green up the library with planted flowers. Voluneers should meet at the library at 9 a.m. for muffins and hot beverages. Teams will pickup trash and plant, then come to a picnic with prizes. Visit cornwallpreservationtrust.org for details and to preregister for the picnic. The rain date is Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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.

ART SHOW, SALE:

Watertown Art League Fall Art Exhibition and Sale of fine art, Sept. 22, 1-5 p.m., Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Show includes a variety of original art, in various media and sizes will be available for purchase. Reception Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., all are welcome. Admission is free. For more information call May at 203-574-2835 or visit www.walart.org/

FALL FESTIVAL:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s 33 rd Annual Fall Festival will be held Setp. 22-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the museum grounds, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, a mile north of Kent center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors: CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For information call 860-927-0050 or go to www.ctamachinery.com.

TAG, BAKE SALE:

Milton Congregational Church of Litchfield, 548 Milton Road off Route 202, Litchfield, will hold its annual tag and bake sale on September 22-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sept. 24, 12-3 p.m. Furniture to antiques, from jewelry to linens, from books to lamps, from tools to toys. The ladies of the church will also have their famous homemade jams, jellies, pickles, relish, and baked goods for sale. Door prizes of items donated by local area merchants, a Seasonal Celebration room with holiday decorations, and a silent auction from 9-11 a.m. on Friday. Browse the treasures and enjoy a gourmet hot dog from Salty Dog Hot Dogs.

BEAN HOLE SUPPER:

A bean hole baked beans and ham supper with homemade potato salad, cole slaw, and desserts, also rolls and beverages will be held Sept. 23 at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 93 River Road/Route 181 in Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted). Seatings at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5. Reservations requested; call 860-3799398.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP:

A genealogy workshop will be offered by the Brooks-Green Woods Chapter DAR on Saturday, September 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Beardsley Memorial Library, Munro Place, Winsted. Library genealogist and local history research assistant along with DAR volunteer genealogists will be available to assist attendees. Coffee and snacks will be provided; to pre-register, or for information call Karen Brett, Regent at 860-379-8741.

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

PENNY AUCTION:

United Methodist Church of Litchfield, 69 West St., Litchfield, will hold a Penny Auction of new and nearly new items, Sept. 23, doors open at 1 p.m., drawing starts at 2 p.m. Clothing, toys, gifts, Christmas items, dishes, decorative pieces, and gift certificates from local stores will be included. For information call 860-5675022.

POWER LINE PROGRAM:

The Bulls Bridge to Waterbury Power Line in Washington, will be presented by Steve Jones and Zac Mirecki, Sept. 23, 10 am. in the new program barn at Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washinton. A hike follows the talk; admission is free. Call the Gunn Historical Museum at 860-868-7756 or go to www.gunnmuseum.org for information.

YALE’S GARGOYLES:

An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University by Mathew Duman, will be held Sept. 23, 1 p.m. at the David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. Admission is free. For information call 860-824-7424, huntlibrary.org

STRUTT YOUR MUTT:

Strutt Your Mutt dog show, Sept. 23, celebrating dogs of all shapes and sizes, admission $15, rain date Sept. 24. Dogs must be up-to-date on their shots and on a leash. Pre-registration requested call 203-266-7596 or visit www.ctlandmarks.org for a registration form.

AUTHOR TALK:

Author and historian Marty Podskoch discusses his book “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Their Histories, Memories and Legacy”. A collaboration of the Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library, Sept. 23, 4 p.m. at the library, 38 Main St., Salisbury. To register call 860-4352838 or ScovilleLibrary.org

SPECIAL PROGRAM:

Journey to the Universe, with Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grim and Sam Waterson, schedule permitting, Sept. 23 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: www.wisdomhouse.org or call (860)-567-3163.

TOUCH A TRUCK:

Touch-A-Truck, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 115 and Boy Scout Troop 115 of Naugatuck, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at General DataComm Parking Lot, 6 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck. $5/person, $20/family, 2 and under/free; quiet hour 12-1 p.m. for special needs guests. Proceeds help send scouts to camp and much needed equipment. For information, email trucks@onmyhonor.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 ART SHOW, SALE:

FALL FESTIVAL:

TAG, BAKE SALE: Milton Congregational Church of Litchfield, 548 Milton Road off Route 202, Litchfield, will hold its annual tag and bake sale on September 22-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sept. 24, 12-3 p.m. Furniture to antiques, from jewelry to linens, from books to lamps, from tools to toys. The ladies of the church will also have their famous homemade jams, jellies, pickles, relish, and baked goods for sale. Door prizes of items donated by local area merchants, a Seasonal Celebration room with holiday decorations, and a 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 203-6955410.

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 860-567-0671. 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, 5:30-6:45 p.m., led by Barbara Putnam. All levels welcome. For more information or to register, email bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465.

RSVP RECRUITING: The New Opportunities Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 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 860-8687586 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 860-485-9113.

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: The 19th annual Wisdom Award Celebration will be held at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 6 p.m. This year’s award will honor the lives and service of Mary Ann C. Buchanan, Ed. D. of Colebrook, as a Creative Educator and Chris and Marlene Smith, of Washington as Promoters of Human Potential. For further information, call Wisdom House, 860-567-3163 or email programs@wisdomhouse.org.

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: 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 850430-9317.

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: Winchester Center Day will be held Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The numerous organizations of Winchester Center have each planned events as part of this special community day. Food, entertainment, exhibits, demonstrations and much more will be presented. Find details at Winchester Center Congregational Church: http://www.WinchesterCenterCongChurch.org, call 860-379-8900 or go to winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com

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-and-recreation

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 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com

CARTOBERFEST: Cartoberfest 2017 will be held Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hurley Park, 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford. Friends are gathering with the cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. to have a great time and benefiting the New Hartford Volunteer Fire & Rescue. All Welcome - if you love your ride, show it. Live music by the Whiskey Rebels; door prizes, dash plaque and good food for sale. All proceeds are donated to the New Hartford Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

MONDAY, OCT. 2 TUESDAY, OCT. 3

ABOUT DRONES: Torrington, CT – The Warner Theatre and the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut Community College will present “Discover the Commercial Use of Drones” on Tuesday, October 3 from 6:30-8 pm in the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. The fee for this course is $25.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5

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 Oct. 5, 6:15 p.m., Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3, 4:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

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.

SUNDAY, OCT. 8

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: Oct. 8, Saddle Creek; Nov. 12, Tune Dusters.

CONCERT: Contemporary classical music composer & pianist Sharon Ruchman accompanied by cellist Mary Costanza, both of Washington, will perform a selection of duets for piano and cello of Ruchman’s original compositions, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library. This program is free and open to the public but registration is requested; call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

THEATER FUNDRAISER: An evening of wine and beer tasting will be given by the Friends of the Thomaston Opera House on Friday, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. at the LYCEUM, 181 Main St, Terryville. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, include hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle prizes, an art display by the Ten-2-One artists all tied together by live background music. Proceeds will help pay for the restoration of the historic Thomaston Opera House. To purchase tickets, go to www.LandmarkCommunityTheater.org or call the box office 860-283-6250.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

AUCTION IN THE VILLAGE:A Benefit for the David M. Hunt Library, Auction in the Village, will be held Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m. at The Center on Main – 103 Main St, Falls Village. Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 at the door – Call 860-824-7424 or visit www.huntlibrary.org

MAKING STRIDES WALKS: The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are schedule to occur throughout the month of October to support the fight against the second leading cause of cancer death in women and ensure no one faces breast cancer alone as October is annually recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us at our walks in New Haven and Westport on Sunday, October 15;Bridgeport, Litchfield, and New London on Sunday, October 22; and Hartford and Waterbury on Sunday, October 29. To learn more about a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event near and how you can become involved, visit www.makingstrideswalk.org or call 1.800.227.2345.

NOV. 12 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: Nov. 12, Tune Dusters.

DEC. 3 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 on Dec. 3 at 4:15 p.m. 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.

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