CALENDAR

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 860379-3369.

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 860-6203670 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.

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-forProfits 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 860-4359851.

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 860-482-9749.

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 860-485-9113. 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 860-435-2838 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, co-sponsored 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/morrisbeach-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.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3

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.

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.

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5

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 860-6203670 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.

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.