CALENDAR

TUESDAY, OCT. 3

AUTHOR TALK: The Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, presents Franz Dousky for a talk and book signing of "Sinatra and Me: The Very Good Years,” Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The program is free.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Tuesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. For 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.

FLU SHOTS: Flu Shot Clinics will be held at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, Tuesday and Oct. 30, 1:30-3 p.m., Medicare (Part B) cover the fee for the flu injection. Aetna, Anthem and ConnectiCare are also accepted. Bring a Medicare or Insurance card the day of the clinic for billing. If you are not covered, there will be a fee of $25 ($65 high dose). cash or check accepted. Appointments required, call 860-489-2211.

REGISTRATION SESSION: Cornwall Registrar of Voters will hold a voter registration session, Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. at the Cornwall Town Hall.

WINSTED REGISTRAR: The Winchester Registrars of Voters will conduct a mandatory session for the purpose of updating the preliminary voting list before the Nov. 7 municipal election. The session will be held Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. The office, Room 203 in Town Hall, will be open for its regular hours that day as well, from noon-4:00pm for voters who wish to register.

REGISTRAR SESSION: Hartland Registrar of Voters will be preparing a preliminary registry list after updating any changes to the current voter registration list, Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon.

MEET AND GREET: Harwinton Democratic Party Candidate Meet and Greet will be held Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at Harwinton Town Hall. Concerned about the proposed residential zoning changes, the repercussions of the possible switch to using constables vs. resident state police troopers, the impact of the local opioid epidemic? Bring your questions and join us for conversation and refreshments.

ABOUT DRONES: The Warner Theatre and the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut Community College will present “Discover the Commercial Use of Drones” on Tuesday, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. The fee for this course is $25. To register, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 1. Geronimo bingo, 9-11 a.m, $5; games and Wii bowling, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $5; chowder all afternoon, $3, order by Oct. 27, takeout available. Raffle drawings at 3:30 p.m., tickets available from Oct. 25 on. For information call the center at 860-489-2211.

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 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.

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

WOMEN’S FORUM: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield welcomes all to what promises to be a lively and informative program entitled “Being Your Best Self” that will be held at the Litchfield Community Center at 421 Bantam Road in Litchfield on Thursday, 2:30 p.m. The event is open to non-Forum members with a $10 fee at the door, which includes a High Tea reception. For information call 860-567-3966 or go to womensforumoflitchfield.org.

WRITING WORKSHOP: A Scary Story Writing Workshop will be held at the Torrington Library, Thursday at 6 p.m. No previous writing experience is needed; for novice or accomplished writers alike. Free, registration is required. Call the library at 860-489-6684 or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org

COLLEGE FAIR: Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School will be hosting a Torrington College Fair at Torrington High School, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 50 colleges/postsecondary programs will be available to meet with prospective high school students. This event is open for all high school students.

GARDEN CLUB: The Goshen Garden Club will meet Thursday at Goshen Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Lunch at noon., business meeting at 1 p.m., and the program on colorful autumn decorations for the season foolows. $5 for guests. For more information, go to goshengardenclub.org or call 860-618-0267

FRIDAY, OCT. 6

RIVERTON GRANGE: Riverton Grange will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 7:30 p.m. at the grange hall, Riverton Road, Riverton. Newly elected Lecturer, Raine Pederson, will present “How We Celebrate Oct. 6.” Following the meeting, refreshments will be provided by Ed Downs and Kitty McKee. All members are encouraged to attend.

FALL FESTIVAL: The 62nd Annual Salisbury Fall Festival wiill be held in the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of special events and activities. For an up-to-date schedule of times and locations, go to: www.salisburyfallfestival.org.

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.

BOOK, BAKE SALE: Torrington Library is hosting the 30th Annual Book, Bake & Craft Sale, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Preview sale, 9-10 a.m., $5 entry fee. This year's sale will be held indoors throughout the entire library. Don’t forget Amnesty Week, Oct. 1-7. Return all Overdue Torrington Library materials and pay no overdue fines.

ANIIMAL BLESSING: The Annual Blessing of Animals will take place at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, Saturday at 4 p.m. Bring all your pets, large and small to the Grotto Plaza. In the event of rain, the blessing will be held in Pilgrim Hall. For further information, call 860-5671041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: American Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor United States Marine Staff Sergeant Walter L. Hunt, formerly of Bethlehem, Saturday at 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial Route 202 (Bantam Cemetery) in Bantam. In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held in the Bantam Borough Hall, 809 Bantam Road (Route 202) in Bantam. The public is welcome.

PIG ROAST: Eureka Grange hosts its Annual Pig Roast on Saturday, Oct. 7, 5-6:30 p.m. at Eureka Grange Hall, 777 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 202), in the Nepaug section of New Hartford. The meal is buffet style, featuring all the homemade trimmings including baked potato, stuffing, macaroni salad, green salad, mixed vegetables, rolls and butter and a hot or cold beverage, as well as a selection of delicious desserts. $15 for adults, $8 for children age 6 to 10, and free for 5 and under. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling Earl Phillips at 860-482-1111. There will be a large drawing of gift items at the event.

OUTDOOR FARMERS' MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market continues until Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Center School parking lot, rain or shine. Following that, the market moves indoors to the Litchfield Community Center. Over 15 vendors participate offering seasonal field-fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs and much more. For more information and to see what's on the agenda for market day go to www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org

FALL FESTIVAL: The 62nd Annual Salisbury Fall Festival wiill be held in the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville, Oct. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of special events and activities. For an up-to-date schedule of times and locations, go to: www.salisburyfallfestival.org.

HORSE CARE CLINIC: The Humane Organi-zation Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut), will hold its annual Basic Horse Care Clinic Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tack sale available. For more information, email horsectinfo@gmail.com, visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

MAIN STREET FALL FESTIVAL: Friends of Main Street’s 2017 Fall Festival on Main Street will be held Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The annual event features artists and crafters, specialty vendors, local businesses and organizations, fabulous fair food, live music and games. Admission is free.

BOOKS AND BARGAINS: The United Methodist Church of Litchfield will hold a "Books & Bargains" tag sale of gently used items and books, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 69 West St., near the western end of the Litchfield town green. For information, go to litchfieldumc.org or call the church at 860-567-5022.

SCRAPBOOK DAY: Torrington: A Scrapbook Day will be held Saturday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington. The fee of $35 includes lunch, snacks, dinner, dessert, prizes and a make and take. Sign up now to reserve a spot. Bring your project and a friend or two. Call Nancy, 860 482-4924 to register.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: American

Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor United States Marine Staff Sergeant Walter L. Hunt, formerly of Bethlehem, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial Route 202 (Bantam Cemetery) in Bantam. Rain location is the Bantam Borough Hall, 809 Bantam Road (Route 202) in Bantam. Social time at the hall follows the ceremony. All are welcome. Contact: post44.bantam@gmail.com

CONTRA DANCE: Community Contra Dance will be held Saturday, 7 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Cornwall. Dancing will begin at 7 p.m. with old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by special guest David Kaynor. All dances taught, all ages welcome and no partner necessary. Donation requested to pay the caller. For information call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

BEAT POETRY FESTIVAL: Beekley Memorial Library presents its National Beat Poetry Festival, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.. Beat poets & musicians read and play their own creations, works from the original Beats and an open mic for all who would like to read their own. For information please call the library at 860-379-7235.

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.

FALL FESTIVAL: The 62nd Annual Salisbury Fall Festival wiill be held in the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of special events and activities. For an up-to-date schedule of times and locations, go to: www.salisburyfallfestival.org.

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER: A one of a kind mattress fundraiser event will be hosted by The Gilbert School Band and Choir at 200 Williams Avenue in Winsted, Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. If you or someone you know is in need of a new mattress, visit the mobile showroom that will be set up in Gilbert’s small gymnasium and save up to 50 percent off retail brand name mattresses.

MONDAY, OCT. 9

PAINTING DEMO: The Watertown Art League will be hosting a live watercolor painting demonstration by Professional Artist, Shauna Shane, Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Hall, 40 DeForest St. in Watertown. The demonstration is free and open to the public.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Halloween Party Oct. 25. Tickets $5, available Oct. 10.Costume Parade, Halloween Activities and a special menu are all included. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

NIGHT PRAYER: St. Michael’s Parish will present an ecumenical Night Prayer on Tuesday, Oct.10 at 7:30 p.m. with psalms, hymns and chants from different traditions, sung by the participants of the Chant Workshop directed by music Director Marguerite Mullée. All are welcome to the concert and admission is free. St. Michael's is located at 25 South Street, just off the Litchfield Green. For more information, call 860-567-9465

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

VENETA AUXILIARY PENNY AUCTION: Veneta Auxiliary will hold a penny auction, Oct. 11 at the Veneta hall, 108 Central Ave., Torrington. Doors open at 6 p.m., drawing starts at 7 p.m. $1 for 100 chances, with many prizes including gift cards. Bring 3 nonperishable food items for Friendly Hands Food Bank and receive an envelope free. Refreshments sold during intermission.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12

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.

PREVENTION COUNCIL EVENT: Litchfield Prevention Council will host inspirational speaker and former WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion, Marc Mero Oct. 12, 7 p.m. at Litchfield Intermediate School in the auditorium. Mero has presented at more than 2,000 schools throughout the country, empowering students to make positive choices. This event is free and is intended for families. Learn more at www.ThinkPOZ.org

EVENING WITH MY GRANDPARENTS: An Evening With My Grandparents, with stories told by Monica Peterson about life in a small town of Italy, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Torrington Library. Free, registration is required; call the library at 860-489-6684 or at www.torringtonlibrary.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.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-4919988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 1. Geronimo bingo, 9-11 a.m, $5; games and Wii bowling, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $5; chowder all afternoon, $3, order by Oct. 27, takeout available. Raffle drawings at 3:30 p.m., tickets available from Oct. 25 on. For information call the center at 860-489-2211.

HAUNTED TRAIL: Harrybrooke Park in New Milford will host the fourth annual “Haunted Trail” fundraising event, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, 6-10 p.m. each night for $15/person entry fee. Harrybrooke is partnering with The New Milford Lions Club, Northville Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, The Children’s Center and The United Methodist Church. Tickets are available online this year at Universe.com/scarrybrooke for $15/ person.

PAINTING GROUP: On Friday, October 13th at 6:30 pm Shades of Northwest Hills will meet at the South End Firehouse on Antolini Road in New Hartford, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. Members will paint thank you veteran cards led by club member, Kelli Peet. Members should bring their usual painting supplies. Surfaces and paints will be supplied by the club. Interested painters can contact Lori at 860-5837540 for more information, or find the club on Facebook.