CALENDAR

Wednesday, Nov. 8

VETERANS CAR WASH: Swell’s Car Wash will be offering veterans and active military personnel a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day, as it has for the last 8 years, Monday through Saturday, Nov. 6-11. All veterans and active military personnel are encouraged to stop in, and will have their choice of any automatic or self-serve wash. Swell’s Car Wash is located a half-mile north of Northwest Connecticut Community College, 345 North Main St., Winsted. Call 860-738-9274 for further information.

KNIT ‘N STITCH: Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels and ages are welcome to bring their projects to the Harwinton Library Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 10 a.m., and share ideas and techniques. No registration is necessary. Knit n' Stitch meets twice a month, is free, and sponsored by the Harwinton Woman's Club.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS: Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) is hosting Holiday Survival Tips for the Bereaved, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. at the VNA, 30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisubry. The program is free with refreshments. Register by calling Joanna Geiger at 860-4350816.

MEDITATION CLASS: A mediation class for people who are interested in knowing the science behind meditation and implementing a regular daily practice successfully, but who struggle with finding the time or the discipline to make it stick. Two sessions, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford. Free. For details, call the library at 860-379-7235.

DIABETES TALK: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital will present “What’s New In Diabetes?” by Dr. Egils Bogdanovics and “Diabetic Foot Care” by CHH Podiatric Surgeons Dennis D’Onofrio, DPM, FACFAS, and Darren Winkler, DPM, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Memorial Conference Room, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington. Admission is free; with refreshments. R.S.V.P. to 860-489-0661.

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.

BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860379-3369.

Thursday, Nov. 9

VETERANS CAR WASH: Swell’s Car Wash will be offering veterans and active military personnel a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day, as it has for the last 8 years, Monday through Saturday, Nov. 6-11. All veterans and active military personnel are encouraged to stop in, and will have their choice of any automatic or self-serve wash. Swell’s Car Wash is located a half-mile north of Northwest Connecticut Community College, 345 North Main St., Winsted. Call 860-738-9274 for further information. GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will be open starting Nov. 5, MOnday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (after Mass) to 4 p.m, until Dec. 23. The Shrine is located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield. For information go to www.shrinect.org

TAG SALE TALK: Greg Van Antwerp will bring his entertaining program about delving into the intricacies of tag sales and estate sales to the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. He will focus his program for the Minor on the material culture of the Roxbury area, as he shares some of his finds and the stories they tell. welcoming, professional manner. The library is handicappedaccessible. Call 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www.minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Open Mic Night will be held weekly on Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the at the Silo at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, hosted by Don Lowe, with music, spoken word, comedy and more. For details call 860355-0300 or visit thesiloct.org

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of 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, Nov. 10

VETERANS CAR WASH: Swell’s Car Wash will be offering veterans and active military personnel a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day, as it has for the last 8 years, Monday through Saturday, Nov. 6-11. All veterans and active military personnel are encouraged to stop in, and will have their choice of any automatic or self-serve wash. Swell’s Car Wash is located a half-mile north of Northwest Connecticut Community College, 345 North Main St., Winsted. Call 860-738-9274 for further information. VETERANS APPRECIATION: Northwestern Connecticut Community College’s chapter of the international honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, will be holding a Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Oasis (White Building), on the NCCC campus. Student veterans will receive service flags as a gift from the Honors Society. The flags will then be permanently displayed in the Veteran’s Oasis. For more information about the Veteran’s Day Ceremony, contact Professor Todd M. Bryda, professor of history, at 860738-6302 or tbryda@nwcc.commnet.edu.

CELEBRATION OF VETERANS: Lewis S. Mills High School is hosting its annual Celebration of Veterans program on Friday, November 10th, 2017. Luncheon will be from 12-1 p.m., followed by an assembly in the auditorium from 1-2 p.m. All Burlington and Harwinton veterans are invited to attend. During the day, residents are invited to view LSM students’ artwork displayed in the main lobby and adjacent hallway. Call Ms. Berardinelli in the Mills High School Counseling Office, 860-673-0423 x15311, for information and/or to RSVP. If leaving a phone message, leave your full name, phone number, and how many people will be attending.

Saturday, Nov. 11

VETERANS CAR WASH: Swell’s Car Wash will be offering veterans and active military personnel a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day, as it has for the last 8 years, Monday through Saturday, Nov. 6-11. All veterans and active military personnel are encouraged to stop in, and will have their choice of any automatic or self-serve wash. Swell’s Car Wash is located a half-mile north of Northwest Connecticut Community College, 345 North Main St., Winsted. Call 860-738-9274 for further information.

VETERANS DAY: The Torrington Veterans Support Committee, and its member groups, invites the public, current military personnel, and all veterans, to join them for the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. at Coe Memorial Park. If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the civic center at the park. If any organization would like to participate in the program by placing a wreath to honor our Veterans, contact the Veteran Service Office at 860 489-2531 by Tuesday Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.

AFERNOON MUSIC: The Music Series of The Congregational Church of Burlington presents: Melissa Morgan and Jaroslaw Lis performing an afternoon of beautiful and soothing music, Nov. 11, 3 p.m. at the church on Route 4 in Burlington. The concert is free; donations are welcome. A reception follows the program. Call 860-462-6678 for information.

MULTI MEDIA SHOW: Sally Van Doren will present a multimedia show including visual art, a poetry reading, and a performance piece, Oct. 31-Dec. 9, with a reading and reception on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Cornwall Library. The public is welcome to attend.

ROCK THE KITCHEN: 2nd Annual Rock The Kitchen – 8 hours of live music – on November 11, from 3 to 11 at the Eagles Club 974 on Main Street in Torrington – this will benefit the Torrington Community Soup Kitchen.

BENEFIT CONCERT: Matthew Valenti will give a benefit concert at the Center Congregational Church on Main Street, Torrington. A longtime music teacher, Valenti will perform patriotic songs, Broadway hits, and well-known music on the church’s grand piano. The hour-long concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.

HARWINTON VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. at the town green at the intersection of South Rd. and Rte. 4 (Burlington Rd.). The ceremony will include a guest speaker and the honoring of each of this year’s deceased Harwinton veterans. Refreshments will follow the ceremony at the Community Hall across from the green. In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in the Community Hall.

SPIRITUALITY OF DE CHARDIN: The Spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin –Session 2 with Sally Campbell Woodhall, will be held Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: www.wisdomhouse.org or call (860)-567-3163.

EMERGING CHURCH: Experiences of Emerging Church with Peggy Richard, Nov. 11, at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register visit: peggyrichard@gmail.com

STEAM VENT: Steam Vent Coffee House: Final e-Vent of the season, will be held NOv. 11, 6-10 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, with an Open Mic from 6-6:30 p.m. and featured performers including The AXE Factory, Mark Moriarty; Bill Morrell, Eric Paradine; Bill Benson, Mike Lovallo and Edie Mallick, Jean Stokes Recchia and Blue Byrd Stephen Haskell. Admission is free, soup, grilled cheese and salad night in the caft is $10 with dessert.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: Annual Christmas Fair at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Route 181, 93 River Road, Pleaseant Valley, will be held Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Handmade crafts, knit items and attic treasures, a bake sale and the Christmas Café, open for lunch. Call 860-379-2157 for further information.