City announces yard waste pickup schedule

TORRINGTON — Leaf and yard waste pickup for Torrington residents will begin Nov. 6, and end Dec. 1, weather permitting. Leaves and yard waste must be placed curbside for pickup on the same day as garbage pickup. Do not call to schedule pickup. All yard waste is collected in separate trucks for recycling. Do not mix or place yard waste in piles with garbage.

Yard waste includes horticultural trimmings, which are free of stones, dirt, and sharp objects; or other natural organic matter, such as grass clippings, discarded from yards and gardens.

Only leaves and yard waste bagged in biodegradable paper bags or tied into bundles not exceeding 50 pounds in weight will be picked up. Individual branches shall not exceed four (4) feet in length or 3" in diameter. Leaves or yard waste raked into piles curbside will not be picked up. Biodegradable paper bags can be purchased at many local stores.

Residents are reminded that leaves and grass trimmings are a recyclable material and cannot be picked-up as part of our normal curbside collection and disposal program.

Library seeks entries for flash art exhibit

FALLS VILLAGE — The David M. Hunt Library Art Wall in Falls Village invites the public to participate in the annual year-end group flash art exhibit, 12X12 2017. To participate, contact the Hunt Art Wall committee by Friday, Oct 27 at 860-824-7572 or email garthkobal@comcast.net.

Inclusive of professional and talented non-professional artists, 12 X 12 2017 will have a reception on Saturday, Dec 9, 5-7 p.m. All works must have 12X12 dimensions, be sold at $100 each, and can be taken home by the buyer. Works in reserve will replace those that are sold. Remaining works will be on display through Dec. 30. A portion of each sale benefits the library.

All work, including any framing (optional), should maintain 12 inch by 12 inch dimensions. To achieve symmetry of hanging, works include hanging hardware affixed exactly 2 inches below the top of the backing of the piece. Works on paper can be free of hanging material with the understanding that they will be installed with clips by our staff. All media is accepted, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, works on paper, and readymades. The library cannot accommodate free-standing sculpture, though 3-dimension work is permitted within a 12 by 12 hanging format.

Holiday wreath sale supports Susan B. Anthony Project

TORRINGTON — Susan B. Anthony Project is selling handmade products from Maine for the holiday season. Proceeds from the sale of holiday wreaths, centerpieces and grave blankets are used to provide shelter and crisis services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Litchfield County.

Twenty inch wreaths are $20; 28 inch wreaths are $35; and 38 inch wreaths are $50. The wreath comes with an optional red velvet bow.

Centerpieces, with two taper candles or a pillar candle, are $25 each, and both come with pine cones and holly berries. Grave blankets are $45, measure 36” by 24”, and come decorated. Add pins at no extra cost to secure them at the grave.

Orders can be made by calling 860-489-3798, faxing 860-4826268, online at http://www.sbaproject.org/get-involved/h , or by mail to Susan B. Anthony Project, 179 Water St., Torrington, CT 06790.

Individual, business and bulk order pickups are Saturday, Nov.

18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Individual and business orders can be picked up on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 20-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Torrington Parks and Rec offers trips

The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a number of trips. All trips are coordinated by MyFunBus.com. Trip times and departure locations may vary and are subject to change. Call 860-489-2274 for more information.

⏩ Salem, Mass: Sunday, Oct. 29. Trip includes: Transportation on charter bus and free time in Salem. Additional options include a tour of the House of the Seven Gables and property, or admission to The New England Pirate Museum, Witch Dungeon Museum, and Witch History Museum. Departs at 7 a.m. from Torrington and returns at 9:15 p.m. Fees: $75, bus only; $85 for House of the Seven Gables; $100 for New England Pirate Museum, Witch History, and Witch Dungeon.

⏩ Boston College vs. UConn football game. Saturday, Nov. 18. Trip includes: Transportation on charter bus to Fenway Park in Boston, ticket to the 7 p.m. game (bleachers or outfield), a cookout before the game, and games/prizes on the bus. Departs: 1 p.m. from Torrington and returns 12:30 a.m. Fees: $155 for bleacher seat; $180 for, outfield.

⏩ New York City for the holidays, Saturday, Dec. 9. Trip includes transportation to New York on charter bus, free time in New York City from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and snacks on the bus. Departs at 8 a.m. from Thomaston, returns: 8:30 p.m. Fee: $65.

Businesses hosting food collection drive

THOMASTON — Plymouth Glass and Mirror LLC and Thomaston Insurance LLC, both headquartered in Thomaston, are joining forces to lend support to the Thomaston Food Pantry and Thomaston Social Services office. The two businesses will be collecting food items and donations for the upcoming holidays. Some of the most needed food items include canned fruit, coffee, jelly, tomato products, kitchen staples (vinegar, oil, sugar, flour) and kitchen supplies (foil, plastic wrap, trash bags, paper towels, napkins). Any other food items are also welcome. Donations for the Social Services emergency fund can be made by personal or business check.

All food items and donations can be dropped off at Thomaston Insurance, 89 Main St., or at Plymouth Glass, 142 East Main St. For more information, contact Tracy Wivestad at 860-921-8130 or David LaManna at 860-283-0278.

Salisbury Forum welcomes law professor

SALISBURY — Akhil Reed Amar will speak on “The Constitution Today” at The Salisbury Forum on Friday, Oct. 27. The program will begin at 7:30 at the Salisbury School, Route 44, Salisbury.