CALENDAR

THURSDAY, NOV. 16

SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting 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 noon. 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.

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

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

OILS WORKSHOP: Essential Oils 101, a workshop to learn about essential oils, what they can do for you, how to use them, and much more, will be held at the Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place, Winsted, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. There will be free samples available to try. 40 Munro Place, Winsted, Connecticut, 06098

GALLERY TALK: The Torrington Historical Society recently featured an exhibition of new additions to the Society’s collection. “New Acquisitions: Collecting for Our Community” showcased a variety of items that have been donated to the museum within the past few years. The Society will close this exhibit with a free gallery talk on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Carriage House Gallery, Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main Street. The gallery talk is limited to 25 people. Reservations are required. To reserve a space for this talk, call 860-482-8260 or email torringtonhistorical@snet.net.

Friday, Nov. 17 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.

ARTISTS PANEL DISCUSSION: Five Points Gallery will hold a second event in conjunction with its three new exhibitions, running Oct. 26-Dec. 2. An artists’ panel discussion will take place in the gallery at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Mondays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment. There is no admission charge. Five Points exhibitions and educational events are free and open to the public.

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: A holiday marketplace will be held Nov. 17, 5-9 p.m. at the Beekley Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford. Teacup and silent auctions, vendors, live music and refreshments will be available; call 860-3797235 for questions.

AA/ALANON RETREAT: Wisdom House, Litchfield, will host a women’s AA/ALANON retreat with Shane Phelan, CMA, Nov. 17-19. For more information or to register visit: www.wisdomhouse.org or call 860-567-3163.

BUDAHAZY’S FOOD DRIVE: Jay Budahazy’s annual Food Drive benefiting the Open Door Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, Winsted Regional Center Food Pantry, McCall Foundation and Veterans House will be held Nov. 17-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.at Winsted Stop & Shop 200 New Hartford Rd, Winsted. Non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items needed. Monetary donations also accepted.

REGION 7 PLAY: “The Visit,” by Swiss dramatist Freidrich Durrenmatt will be presented by Northwestern Regional 7’s Theatre Program on Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theatre at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This production is directed by Keith Winegar. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 860-379-8525 x2621 or at the door the dates of the performances. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for senior citizens for the Nov. 19 show.

Saturday, Nov. 18 HOLIDAY FAIR: Saint James Episcopal Church, 160 Main St., Winsted, will hold its annual holiday fair Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafters, bake sale, door prizes and luncheon. For information call Cheryl at 860-309-1762,

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: The historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace, opening Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. anbd continues Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 17. The Van Vleck house is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.

OVERNIGHT PARKING: From now through March 31, 2018, all parking on city streets in Torrington is banned. Any vehicle parked for more than an hour during this time period will be fined $20 for each time they are in violation. During a storm, vehicles may be towed at owner expense if the owner is not available to move it. This ban is a safety measure for motorists and emergency vehicles, improving the efficiency of plowing and clearing over 40 square miles of city streets.

COOKING CLASS: From Wisdom’s Table: French Classic Cassoulet” will be presented Saturday, Nov. 18, 2-3:30 p.m. at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield. Chef Margaret Jacobs will lead the demonstration. Cost is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information click on www.wisdomhouse.org email: programs@wisdomhouse.org or call 860567-3163.

FASHIONABLY CONNECTICUT: Fashionably Connecticut at the Harwinton Public Library, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. Jen Busa of the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library takes us on a journey through 100 years of fashion in Connecticut. Register by calling the Harwinton Public Library @ 860-485-9113.

SILVER TEA: Warren Congregational Church Annual Silver Tea, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, Routes 45 and 341. A traditional Silver Tea, homemade items, silent raffle. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of our meeting house and parish hall. For more information, call 860 868-7106

LINEAGE SOCIETY FAIR: Roger Sherman Chapter NSDAR, on November 18, 2017, for a lineage society fair, Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m. Come learn all about different lineage societies at the New Milford Historical Society, 6 Aspetuck Avenue, New Milford. Light refreshments will be served. For information call Bonnie Butler at 860-354-5129 or by email at bbutler5129@gmail.com for further information.

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.

REGION 7 PLAY: “The Visit,” by Swiss dramatist Freidrich Durrenmatt will be presented by Northwestern Regional 7’s Theatre Program on Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Les Ober

Theatre at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This production is directed by Keith Winegar. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 860-379-8525 x2621 or at the door the dates of the performances. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for senior citizens for the Nov. 19 show

KNIT ‘N STITCH: Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels and ages are welcome to bring their projects to the Harwinton Library 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.

BUDAHAZY’S FOOD DRIVE: Jay Budahazy’s annual Food Drive benefiting the Open Door Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, Winsted Regional Center Food Pantry, McCall Foundation and Veterans House will be held Nov. 17-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.at Winsted Stop & Shop 200 New Hartford Rd, Winsted. Non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items needed. Monetary donations also accepted.

Sunday, Nov. 19 REGION 7 PLAY: “The Visit,” by Swiss dramatist Freidrich Durrenmatt will be presented by Northwestern Regional 7’s Theatre Program on Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theatre at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This production is directed by Keith Winegar. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 860-379-8525 x2621 or at the door the dates of the performances. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for senior citizens for the Nov. 19 show

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

ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE: Mike Day, curator of Barkhamsted's One-Room School House and an authority on early rural education, will present “The OneRoom School-House in Winchester: What was it Really Like?” Nov. 19, 1 p.m. at the Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main Street, Winsted. Free and open to the public.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: The historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 17. The Van Vleck house is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.

LAUREL CITY SINGERS: Laurel City Singers will present its Autumn Song concert, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main Street, Winsted. The choir will perform Autumn Themed Songs, including: Autumn Leaves, Blow Winds of Fall, What a Wonderful World, Colors of the Wind, Simple Gifts and Uncle Dave’s Grace. Tickets $10 adult, $8 senior or $20 family at the door, or by calling 860-379-8966.

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

HATHA YOGA: Yoga Classes will be held at Wisdom House, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30 p.m. Breathe, stretch and deeply relax with Barbara Putnam. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465 to register.

OVERNIGHT PARKING: From now through March 31, 2018, all parking on city streets in Torrington is banned. Any vehicle parked for more than an hour during this time period will be fined $20 for each time they are in violation. During a storm, vehicles may be towed at owner expense if the owner is not available to

move it. This ban is a safety measure for motorists and emergency vehicles, improving the efficiency of plowing and clearing over 40 square miles of city streets.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

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 860-379-3369.

Thursday, Nov. 23

SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting 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 860-620-3670 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.

Saturday, Nov. 25

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

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 860-379-3369.

Thursday, Nov. 30

SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting 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 860-620-3670 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 noon. For more information call John Townsend at 860567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.