CALENDAR

Saturday, Oct. 21

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 the age of 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, DJ with music, and more. Donations are also needed to make this annual event a success; for information, call the recreation department at 860489-2274.

TEST DRIVE FUNDRAISER: Torrington High School’s Music Department and Torrington Ford are teaming up for Ford's Drive 4UR School Fundraiser this Saturday Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Torrington High School Music Department will receive $20 for every test drive.

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

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 860-491-9988, 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 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.

BOOK SALE: Harwinton Public Library Autumn Book Sale will be held Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Harcovers, $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. Tickets call Nikki Maccalous at 860-307-9044 or Danielle Palladino at 860-806-1503.

F.I.S.H. 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 http://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/

FALL FESTIVAL: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. 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 860-868-1960.

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 andpurchase original works of art by some of First Church's fine artists. Freshlymade 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 your 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 (Rt. 181) in Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted), Saturday, with seatings at 5, 6, and 7 pm. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5. Reservations, call 860379-9398.

MEET THE AUTHOR: Meet the author of “One of Windsor,” Beth M. Caruso, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library. She’ll 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 1800’s, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.. Dress up in period clothes (if you dare) and enjoy Tavern 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 5th Annual Historic Cemetery Walk at Forest View Cemetery, Rowley Street, Winsted, will be held Oct. 21, 12-2:30 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.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: The Winsted Lions Club is holding its annual Halloween Dance Saturday, Oct. 21, 7-11 p.m. at Chatterly’s Banqueting Hall in Torrington. Costumes are encouraged — prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $25 and include hot hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee and tea. A cash bar is available, or BYOB. Music will be performed by the band Night Moves. For tickets, call Blanche at 860-489-8656 or Joe at 860-921-6644.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Humane Organization Repre-senting Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut), will hold a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain date Oct. 22. 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. Tours, children’s activities, tack sale, meet the horses. For more information or to make a tax deductible donation, go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

HAUNTED HOUSE: The Barkhamsted Lions Club will be holding their third Annual Haunted House at Riverton Self Storage, Riverton, on Saturday, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28, 3:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for 12 and under, $7 for 13 and up.

GOLDFINGER: The Warner Theatre will celebrate James Bond with a screening of “Goldfinger” on Saturday 8 p.m. Tickets $5.Lobby opens at 7 p.m. with Aston Martin convertibles, the 1967 Aston Martin DB6 and vintage Rolls Royce parked in front of the Warner, the “Gold” Take-aChance penny raffle in the lobby for a chance to win “Gold” prizes and the Martini Bar. warnertheatre.org.

LECTURE SERIES: The Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, continues its Historical Lecture Series, The War That Went On Forever, the second in a series of four. This talk will center on the war itself- the tactics, weapons, theaters and battles that made this such a terrifying fight, one so horrific that it seemed inconceivable that anyone would ever again dare to fight on such a scale. Presented by Hamish Lutris, Professor of History at Capital Community College. Free. For details, call the library at 860-379-7235.

Sunday, Oct. 22 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 860-4892211.

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 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49.

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 860-309-1826.