CALENDAR

THURSDAY

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. 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. 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, Oct. 5, 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 more information call 860-567-3966 or go to womensforumoflitchfield.org.

WRITING WORKSHOP: A Scary Story Writing Workshop will be held at the Torrington Library, Oct. 5 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, October 5, 6-8 p.m. 50 colleges/post-secondary 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 Oct. 5 at Goshen Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Lunch at 12 p.m., 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

RIVERTON GRANGE: Riverton Grange will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 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, Oct. 6, 7, 8. 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

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.

DESSERTS AND WINE NIGHT: The Bantam Fire Co. Ladies' Auxiliary is sponsoring a Decadent Chocolate Desserts and Wine Tasting for women who share a common interest in supporting the Bantam Fire Company and their work in the community. The event will take place at the Bantam Firehouse on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The event is free but women must RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 10 by calling Cindy at 869-567-0396 or Paula at 860-567-9505 and leave a message.

BOOK SALE: Cornwall Library annual Columbus Day Weekend Book Sale will be held Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., wiht a $15 early bird sale from 9-10 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., half price sale; and Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, fill a bag for $5.

FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL: Saturday, October 7 is the 20th annual Fall Foliage Festival in Winsted. Along with vendors and exhibitors, the bluegrass sensations The Zolla Boys will be performing between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Food includes Kranky's Dawgs and BBQ By Chris, along with Main Street's Hunny Bunns Bakery & Cafe, Padre's, Monaco's Ristorante and Noujaim's Mediterranean Bistro. This year the Festival features the 3rd Annual Winchester Antique Classic Boat, Motor and Fishing Show, and marks the Centennial of the City of Winsted. Call 860738-3351 for more information.

SCOVILLE FOR CHILDREN: Scoville for Children at the Fall Festival on the Front Lawn, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Scoville will join SOAR, the Salisbury Central School Enrichment Program at a Pop-Up Crafts Center featuring a variety of autumnal crafts for kids. The library will feature a print-making craft taking natural objects and printing them onto envelopes and cards. Free.

BOOK, BAKE SALE: Torrington Library is hosting the 30th Annual Book, Bake & Craft Sale, Oct. 7, 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, October 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, Oct. 7 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 e-mail: 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, Oct. 7 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 also 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. 6-8. Guests can enjoy a 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 Organization Representing Suffering Equines (HORSE of Connecticut), will hold its annual Basic Horse Care Clinic Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-noon. 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 Fall Festival on Main Street will be held Oct. 7, 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, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 69 West St., near the western end of the Litchfield town green. For more information, go to litchfieldumc.org or call the church at 860-567-5022.

SCRAPBOOK DAY: Torrington: A Scrapbook Day will be held Oct. 7, 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 4824924 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 Oct. 7, 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 more 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 more information please call the library at 860-379-7235.

SUNDAY

BOOK SALE: Cornwall Library annual Columbus Day Weekend Book Sale will be held Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with a $15 early bird sale from 9-10 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., half price sale; and Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, fill a bag for $5. GUIDED WALK: Take a guided nature/ history walk in the Colebrook Land Conservancy’s 394-acre Phelps Research Area Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Leader is Joyce Hemingson, botanist and Conservancy member. For more information, email info@colebrooklandconservancy.org

MAKING A LIVING: Making a Living, Sunday, 2 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall, 26 Pine Street. Come share stories of how folks earned their keep in Cornwall's past. Richard Schlesinger, CBS New Correspondent, will host an afternoon of stories recalling Cornwall's industrial ...

or perhaps industrious, past. Refreshments will be served. Free, donations welcome.

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, Oct. 6-8. Guests can enjoy a 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, Oct. 8, 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

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.

BOOK SALE: Cornwall Library annual Columbus Day Weekend Book Sale will be held Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., wiht a $15 early bird sale from 9-10 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., half price sale; and Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, fill a bag for $5.

TUESDAY

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.

DESSERTS AND WINE NIGHT: The Bantam Fire Co. Ladies' Auxiliary is sponsoring a Decadent Chocolate Desserts and Wine Tasting for women who share a common interest in supporting the Bantam Fire Company and their work in the community. The event will take place at the Bantam Firehouse on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The event is free but women must RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 10 by calling Cindy at 869-567-0396 or Paula at 860567-9505 and leave a message.

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