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2017-10-09 -

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.

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. 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 860-5679505 and leave a message.

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

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 860-5679505 and leave a message.

PIZZA BOOK CLUB:·The Beardsley Library will host a book club event sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Teens will meet Tuesday at 3 p.m. and receive a free copy of bestselling author John Green’s new book ‘Turtles all the Way Down’. The group will meet again a few weeks later to enjoy a pizza party and discuss the book and other John Green works. Space is limited. Students ages 13 to 17 can call to register for this event at 860-379-6043. Registration is required.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

WWI PRESENTATION: The Torrington Historical Society is pleased to host the second program in a two-part presentation about World War I, presented by Todd Bryda, history professor and scholar, on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Carriage House Gallery, Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main St. The public is encouraged to attend. Free for members, $2 guests. For information on becoming a member, please visit www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org .

PASTA DINNER: A pasta dinner, sponsored by St. Maron Church, Oct. 11, 4:307:30 p.m. at St. Maron Church hall, 613 Main St., Torrington. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 and under. Takeout is also available.

SPEAKER SERIES: Ann Hood discusses “Morningstar: Growing up With Books” Oct. 11, 6 p.m. Hood will discuss her forthcoming memoir about the magic and inspiration of books, presented by the Scoville Memorial Library at the White Hart Inn. In her admired works of fiction, including the recent The Book that Matters Most, Hood explores the transformative power of literature. Free.

COOKBOOK CLUB: The Cookbook Club will hold its fall harvest potluck, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Members bring dishes prepared from the selected cookbooks. Come for the delectable dishes and the lovely conversation. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

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 non-perishable food items for Friendly Hands Food Bank and receive an envelope free. Refreshments sold during intermission.

Thursday, Oct. 12

COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION: Torrington’s annual Columbus Day Celebration will be held Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. at Columbus Square with a laying of the wreath and guest speakers. A ceremony at Coe Memorial Park’s Civic Center begins at 9 a.m. and includes raising the Italian Flag and the National Anthem, followed by proclamations by local and state officials, and a citation to Italian Mayor of the Day, Joseph Raymond Barbieri. Guest speaker is author Richard Muti. Entertainment and refreshments follow in the auditorum. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For information, call Peggy Hotchkiss, Torrington Chapter of UNICO, at 860- 6018508.

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.

TOWN COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER: The Torrington Democratic Town will hold a fundraiser celebrating Hispanic and Italian Culture on Thursday Oct. 12 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Chatterley’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington. Candidates in November’s municipal election will also be in attendance. For more information contact Danielle Palladino at 860-806-1503 or danielle.l.palladino@gmail.com or Paul Summers at 860 626-1485 or paulsun06790@yahoo.com.

1930S FASHION: As part of its series of lectures about the 1930s, the Minor Memorial Library, Bridgewater, is presenting a program on developments in fashion in the 1930s, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. at the Hodge Library, 4 North Street, Roxbury. Admission is free. Susan Jerome, costume and textile historian, will discuss this interesting time and will bring a few samples of period clothing from the collection of the University of Rhode Island for audience members to see. The library is handicapped-accessible. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www.minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions.

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 860-4896684 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.

SCARY MOVIE MATINEE: Afterschool Scary Movie Matinee for Friday the 13th, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m. at the Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place, WInsted. For teens. Call the library for more details. 860-379-6043

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.

HARVEST DINNER: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall. Tickets $25, $45 for a family of parents and children under 15 only. The Shrine is located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, in Litchfield. For further information, call: 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

AFTERSCHOOL FUN: After School Fun at the Morris Public Library, with stories and crafts for grades K-2,will be held Oct. 13, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Space is limited. For details and registration call 860-567-7440.

TASTING, ART SHOW: The Friends of the Thomaston Opera House will hold the second annual “Wine & Beer Tasting” fundraiser at the Lyceum,181 Main St., Terryville, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. with live music, raffle prizes, a silent auction and an art show. In addition to larger wall paintings, the Ten-2-One Artists will also be showcasing a selection of miniatures, prints and notecards. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. To purchase tickets online: www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org

FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER: A pasta dinner and auction to benefit Friendly Hands Food Bank will be held Oct. 13, 5-7:30 p.m. at St. Peter/St. Francis School i nthe cafeteria. Dinner will be prepared by Scarpellis, auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, free for children under 6, and can be purchased at the food bank at 50 King St. or at the door. For information call 860-482-3338.

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

SPIRITUALITY EVENT: “The Spirituality of Teilhard de ChardinSession 1” will be held Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wisdom House, Litchfield. A frequent presenter on Teilhard, Sally Campbell Woodhall will lead you on an exploration of this scientist and Jesuit priest’s evolutionary and transformative theology. $55, includes lunch. To register call Wisdom House at 860-567-3163 or email programs@wisdomhouse.org

TRIBUTE CONCERT: Northwestern Regional High School, Winsted, will host a tribute concert to honor the career of long time music educator Francis P. Shea who passed away this summer, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert will feature music played by the Alumni Jazz Band, the Harmonious Brass, and high school students in Northwestern’s Wind Symphony who will be joined by over 50 alumni musicians from around the country who played under Shea during his career. Donations for the Frank Shea Memorial Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the door.

COLLECTION DRIVE: Congregational Church Of Burlington will hold its 2017 Annual Clothing & Household Items drive with Can and Bottle drive, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 268 Spielman Highway, Burlington. Clothing, shoes, bedding/towels/linens, and accessories; electrical items, toys & games, kitchen items, frames/ pictures, arts/crafts, and sporting goods; CDS, DVDS, and books. No large furniture or tube tvs; items must be in good, clean and sellable condition.

BOOK CLUB: Saturday Book Club:”Days Without End” by Sebastian Barry at the Scoville Memorial Library, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. in the Oak Room.

SALISBURY SUMMERS: 4:00Youthful Salisbury Summers: Stories of Past and Present, hosted by the Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library, will be held Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Selections from the Salisbury Oral History Project will also be read.

BEIRUT REMEMBRANCE: Connecticut Beirut Memorial Committee and Post 44 of the American Legion of Bantam will celebrate the lives of troops who were killed while in Beirut on a peace-keeping-mission during the Lebanese Civil War during a ceremony on Oct. 14, 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

NIGHTS AT THE BEEKLEY: Nights at the Beekley at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, opens its 11th season with Kim Richey, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. For details call 860-379-7235.

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 http:// www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org

PAINTING SEMINAR: On Saturday, October 14th Shades of Northwest Hills Decorative Painting Club will be offering a painting seminar Oct. 14, 9 to 4:30 at the South End Firehouse on Antolini Road in New Hartford. Guest artist, Beth Wagner will teach a new multi media project “Flowers in a Watering Can.” Members pay $30, guests $45. Bring a lunch; snacks will be provided. A photo of the project and additional information can be found on the club’s Facebook page. Interested painters can contact Mary at 860-482-7416.

COFFEE HOUSE: Steam Vent Coffee House continues its fall season Oct. 14, 6-10 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main St. Performers include Eric Paradine, Adelaide Punkin Datzuk, Juan DeGuzman, Dave Kenna, Melanie Michaud, Corey Michael Rieman and Danielle Emberly. Mexican Night food theme in the cafe, 6-8 p.m., open mic at 6 p.m., followed by the performers after 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call Debbie 860-4823491

CENTENNIAL EVENT: The Friends of Main Street, the Winchester Economic Development Commission, the Winchester Historical Society, and the Winsted Schools, invite all to celebrate the Winsted Centennial. Winsted was officially recognized by the State of Connecticut as a city in 1917 and to commend that event, a time capsule will be buried on the grounds of the Winchester Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. The capsule is to be opened in 2067. The rain date is Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.

MVFD OPEN HOUSE: The Morris Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 14, 12-4 p.m. “Come see what we do,” meet the firefighters, ride a fire truck, have a free hot dog and enjoy the bounce house. All are welcome.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT: The public is invited to Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sugar House, to enjoy an evening of exploring the autumn sky by telescope with Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy club members Russ Leonard and Jim Kandefer. Children are welcome. Rain date is Oct. 20. Free for members, $5 guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

PASSPORTS ON WHEELS: Passport on Wheels is coming to the Torrington Library Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a convenient and time-saving opportunity to apply for or renew a passport at the Library. Information and forms are available at the Library Reference Desk or the Post Office so that you can come prepared to have the USPS® help you complete your application or renewal. Once this process is complete, you can expect to receive your new passport in about 4 to 6 weeks. This is a drop-in event and all are welcome.

BAKE SALE: Colebrook Consolidated School's fifth grade hold its Pumpkin, Mum & Bake Sale at the school,452 Smith Hill Road, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15

MEDICARE ENROLLMENT: Medicare Part D Open Enrollment: review your Prescription Drug Plan. If a change of Plan is necessary for 2018, now is the time to make the change. The open enrollment period is from Oct. 15Dec. 7. Trained personnel will be at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, to assist you with your healthcare and prescription drug plans. Appointments are required; call 860-489-2211.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The SullivanSenior 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.

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. 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. TURKEY SHOOTS: Torrington Fish & Game will hold turkey shoots every Sunday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 15-Nov. 19 at 650 Weed Road, Torrington. Food and refreshments, turkeys and cash prizes. For information call 860309-1826.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

EXPLORE YOUR ANCESTRY: Explore your ancestry at the Harwinton Library on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Local expert Carol Bauby will be on hand to offer free one-on-one help in using Ancestry.com and other online genealogical resources. Call the Harwinton Library at 860-485-9113 to schedule your own individual session.

YALE’S GARGOYLES: An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University, presented by photographer and graphic designer Matthew Duman, at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. For details go to www.beekleylibrary.org or call 860-379-7235.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

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. RETIREMENT PLANNING: The Beekely Memorial Library presents Social Security, Medicare 101 and Retirement Planning, hosted by the Northwest Community Bank, Oct. 18 at 12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. For details go to www.beekleylibrary.org or call 860-379-7235.

Thursday, Oct. 19

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The SullivanSenior 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.

GIANT TAG SALE: A giant tag sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield in Pilgrim Hall on the Shrine grounds, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, Oct. 19-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. All donations from sales help with the upkeep of the Shrine. Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com for further information.

FARM BUREAU DINNER: Litchfield County Farm Bureau, Inc. Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Oct. 19 at the Painted Pony Restaurant, 74 Main St. South, Bethlehem, starting at 6 p.m. $35 per person, reservations required by Oct. 12. Call 203-266-9019 or email lcfb@sbcglobal.net for reservations.

GADGETS AND GIZMOS: Gadgets & Gizmos to make your life easier will be held in the computer room at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. with Charlene Wicks, A CT Tech Act Project Partner from the Western CT Area Agency on Aging, who will demonstrate assistive devices such as magnifiers, phone amplifiers, vibrating alarm clock, smart pen and talking watch just to name a few. Register at 860-4892211. The program is free.

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: Thursday, October 19th @ 1:30 pm The Harwinton Library's Afternoon Book Group will meet Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m. to discuss the 1995 novel, "Where the Heart Is" by Billie Letts. Copies are available to borrow. Discussion is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Harwinton Woman's Club.

A QUIET MIND: The Morris Public Library presents “The Power of a Quiet Mind” Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Aleksinas, a Mindfulness Motivational Speaker of Bramasole Fitness and Wellness Center in Morris, will offer an inspirational presentation on how to allow silence and solitude into our lives through convenient techniques and tools to help one regain the quiet spirit, reclaim the mind power. For details and registration, call 860-567-7440.

Friday, Oct. 20

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. 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.

Saturday, Oct. 21

HAUNTED TRAIL: Harrybrooke Park in New Milford will host the fourth annual “Haunted Trail” fundraising event, 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.

HISTORICAL LECTURE SERIES: The Beekley Memorial Library presents its second in a series of historical lectures on WW I, The War That Went on Forever, Oct. 21, 1 p.m., presented by Hamish Lutris, Professor of History at Capital Community College. For details go to www.beekleylibrary.org or call 860-379-7235.

Sunday,Oct. 22

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The SullivanSenior 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.

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