CALENDAR

Thursday

GOV. WILBUR CROSS: As part of its series of lectures about the 1930s, the Minor Memorial Library is presenting a program on the Progressive Movement in Connecticut on Thursday, Oct. 19. Eugene Leach, retired Trinity College professor, will present “Governor Wilbur Cross in Depression Connecticut: New Deal or Reshuffle?” which will address the ways in which Connecticut responded to the challenges of the Great Depression. The library is handicapped-accessible. Call the library at 860-350-2181 for information.

LUNCH AND LEARN: At the League of Women Voters of Litchfield County’s next Lunch and Learn program, Oct. 19 at noon, the topic of civil discourse will be discussed, as well as how to hold civil conversations with those with whom we disagree, and reflect on how we might shape our comments so that they demonstrate respect for both political parties. The meeting will be held at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield.

AUTHOR TALK: Imagine That! Igniting Your Brain For Creativity & Peak Performance with Author James Mapes, will be held Oct. 19, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

ART BOMB: David M. Hunt Library will host Connecticut Academy for The Arts’ Art Bomb! Toymakers Cafe, an exhibit of young CAFTA art students' work inspired by the popular eatery run by Ann and Greg Bidou in Falls Village. A reception with refreshments for the artists will be held Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. Public is welcome. For more information, call the library at 860-824-7424; for information about CAFTA, call 860 201-5706.

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., Route 118, Litchfield, Oct. 19-21, 9 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 Connecticut 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 860-489-2211. The program is free.

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 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 860567-7440.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 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. Games are now free of charge.

Friday

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players presents the autumn stage production “Doubt, A Parable,” Oct. 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 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 860491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49.

BIRDING TRIP: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society is taking a birding trip to Cape May, N.J., Oct. 20-22. If interested or for more informaiton, call Dave Tripp at dtrippin@gmail.com.

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.

TMS FALL FEST: The Torrington Middle School will host the Annual Fall Fest Oct. 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., with a magician, crafts, games, food, and hayrides provided by Ruwet Farm. Tickets are $5 at the door, free for children in elementary school and younger. go to the TMS student fund and the Torrington Library's Children and Teens Department.

CBS NEWS PRODUCER TALK: On Friday at 7 p.m., the Colebrook Historical Society will host a social gathering and presentation from veteran CBS News producer, Tom Anderson at the Seymour Inn, located at the intersection of Routes 183 and 182A in the center of Colebrook. All are welcome. For further information, contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.

PENNY AUCTION: The Holy Rosary Society of St. John Paul the Great Parish, formerly St. Peter Church, Torrington, will hold its annual penny auction on Friday, at St. Peter Hall, 107 East Main St., Torrington. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and calling starts at 7 p.m. Free refreshments provided during intermission; food available for sale. More than 50 business gift certificates will be auctioned as well as a raffle table and a 50/50 drawing. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 860-482-4433.

Saturday

TRUNK OR TREAT: The city of Torrington Parks & Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Torrington Lions Club and the Torrington Municipal & Teachers Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Torrington. Anyone interested in participating should arrive on Main Street at 2:30 p.m .to decorate their vehicle. Trunk or Treat vehicle registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Department until all spaces are filled. Children under 15 are encouraged to wear their costumes to the event as they go trunk or treating. The event will also feature hayrides, stilt-walker, open suitcase circus station, deejay with music, and more. Donations are also needed to make this annual event a success; for information, call the recreation department at 860-489-2274.

TEST DRIVE FUNDRAISER: Torrington High School’s Music Department and Torrington Ford are teaming up for Ford's Drive 4UR School Fundraiser on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Torrington High School Music Department will receive $20 for every test drive.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players presents the autumn stage production “Doubt, A Parable” Oct. 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 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 860-491-9988, 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. 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 World War 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.

BOOK SALE: Harwinton Public Library Autumn Book Sale will be held Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Hardcovers, $2, paperbacks, $3, children’s books 50 cents. For more information, call 860-485-9113

PASTA DINNER: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual pasta dinner, Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m. at the firehouse. Pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages, $7 adults, $5 for children, free under 5. Raffle prizes provided; proceeds will benefit the DVFD general fund. For tickets, call Nikki Maccalous at 860-307-9044 or Danielle Palladino at 860-806-1503.

FISH BENEFIT: Torrington Elks Lodge 372 presents an evening with Dean & Frank, a celebration of the men and their music to benefit FISH and Friendly Hands Food Bank, and Elks programs and charities, Oct. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m. Tickets $20. BYO snacks, cash bar and light desserts provided. Reserve at 860-482-5562 or purchase at the door.

ART SHOW: An art show and reception for artists Lori Barker and Claudia W. Rahm will be held at Miranda Vineyards, Goshen, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m. the show continues through Oct. 29 at the vineyard. Admission is free.

BENEFIT DINNER: Warren Congregational Church will host a dinner to benefit the residents of Puerto Rico, Oct. 21, 4:30-7 p.m. at the church, Routes 45/341. The cost for dinner, shepherd’s pie and cranberry sauce, tossed salad, Bantam Bread, homemade desserts and beverages, is a free will offering. For more information call 860 868-7106

MARKET INDOORS: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market holds its opening day indoors Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, through the end of the year, and then twice a month January through May. For more information and to see what's on the agenda for market day, go to www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/

FALL FESTIVAL: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (HORSE of Connecticut), will have a Fall Festival Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 22. Meet the horses, enjoy activities, shop at the tack sale, learn about the farm and volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. For information call 860868-1960.

ART SHOW, APPLE CRISP: First Congregational Church of Torrington, 835 Riverside Ave, invites all to a New England Apple Crisp and Art Show, Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m. View and purchase original works of art by some of First Church's fine artists. Freshly-made apple crisp with various toppings, served with a beverage, will be available to purchase; art-themed raffle as well. Proceeds benefit the church Capital Improvement Campaign.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: Understanding Medicare: Presented by Margaret Foran Ackley, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. at

the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Ackley is a community speaker on understanding Medicare and specializes in the personal approach of taking the mystery out of Medicare options.

HORSES: “Our Horses, Ourselves: Discovering the Common Body” presented by author, dancer, choreographer, equestrian, and movement educator Paula Josa-Jones, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury.

BAKED BEAN SUPPER: A bean hole baked beans and ham supper with homemade potato salad, cole slaw, and desserts, also rolls and beverages will be held at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 93 River Road (Route 181) in Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted), Saturday, with seatings at 5, 6, and 7 pm. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5. Reservations, call 860-379-9398.

MEET THE AUTHOR: Meet the author of “One of Windsor,” Beth M. Caruso, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library. She will discuss the extensive research she conducted while researching witchcraft in Connecticut. Copies will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Free and open to ages 15 and up. To register, visit the Harwinton Library or call 860-485-9113. SQUIRES TAVERN: Squires Tavern, 100 East River Road, Barkhamsted, is “open for business” just like it was in the 1800s, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.. Dress up in period clothes (if you dare) and enjoy food and drinks, as well as games and music, with contra dancing in the ballroom after dinner beginning at 8 p.m. Admission $10, free for children. For information, call Noreen Watson at 860-738-1152 CEMETERY WALK: The Winsted Civil War Soldiers’ Monument fifth annual historic cemetery walk at Forest View Cemetery, Rowley Street, Winsted, will be held Oct. 21, noon to 2:30 p.m. with the last tour at 2 p.m. Admisson $5, free under 16. Costumed actors will share stories of the town’s past.

WALKING TOUR: A walking tour of Cornwall Bridge with Town Historian Dody Clarke, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. at National Iron Bank, Junction of Rtes. 4 & 7. Free, donations welcome.

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 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. GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players presents the autumn stage production, “Doubt, A Parable,” Oct. 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North St. at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49. TURKEY SHOOTS: Torrington Fish & Game will hold turkey shoots every Sunday, 9 a.m.noon through Nov. 19 at 650 Weed Road, Torrington. Food and refreshments, turkeys and cash prizes. For information call 860309-1826.

Tuesday JOB FAIR: Northwestern Connecticut Community College's Fall Job Fair will be held Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. More than 20 employers will be on hand as well as free job search services at the NCCC library. For information, visit www. nwcc.edu/news-events/events/ NCCC-to-Hold-Fall-2017-Job-Fair.

Wednesday 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.