CALENDAR

Friday, Nov. 24

LIGHT UP MAIN: The City of Torrington Parks & Recreation Department will hold the annual Light Up Main event Friday, Nov. 24. Events begin at 4:30 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park. The event will include music by Vin Avallone, performances by the Torrington High School Choir and a reading of a Christmas story to children by the mayor. The Parks & Recreation Commission will serve hot chocolate and popcorn to attendees in the park. The Coe Memorial Park tree lighting will take place at approximately 5:30 p.m., followed by a parade up Main Street to City Hall for a second tree lighting and performance by Nutmeg Conservatory dancers. The final lighting will be at the Merriman House on Main Street. Activities are free.

LARC FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC presents its 16th Annual Festival of Trees, held and hosted by Valerie Manor at 1360 Torringford St. Lead sponsors are Valerie Manor and Thomaston Savings Bank. The Festival is open daily from Friday Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-7 p.m. For more information about the Festival of Trees and special events, go to www.litchfieldarc.org

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

WINSTED BOOKSTORE: Friday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m., Laura Nader will present her book, What the Rest Think of the West, Friday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Winsted Community Bookstore, Main Street, Winsted. Nader is Professor of Anthropology at Berkeley and has been since 1960. She was the first woman to receive a tenure-track position in that department. She was born in Winsted and is the author of more than 280 published books and articles.

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following: Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 86-489-2274.

Saturday, Nov. 25

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Our Lady of Grace Church of the St Louis de Montfort Parish, 715 Bantam Road, Bantam, will hold a Christmas Bazaar Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Food available for purchase includes hot dogs and chili. To reserve a space or for more information, call Janice at 860-3876435.

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.

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

HOLIDAY MOVIES: The Warner Theatre is once again kicking off the holiday season by inviting the community to enjoy two films on our big screen for the 5th Annual Holiday Movie Event on Saturday, Nov. 25. Free popcorn will be provided for both films, compliments of Elevator Service Company. The Santa Clause will be shown at 1 p.m., followed by Love Actually at 7 p.m. Tickets Love Actually are $5; reserve at 860-4897180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

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.

FREE CLOTHES: Free clothes for everyone at Workman Memorial AMEZ Church, 60 Brightwoood Ave., Torrington, Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following: Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 860-489-2274.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

HOLIDAY FAIR: St. Paul's Holiday Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, 802 Bantam Road, Bantam. White elephant table, handmade gifts, baked goods, jewelry, handmade quilt raffle, and lunch will be available.

Sunday, Nov. 26

HOLIDAY MARKETS: The Goshen Farmers Market is once again holding Sunday afternoon Holiday Markets every Sunday through Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m. at the St. Thomas Church Hall, 71 North Street, Route 63, Goshen. The market provides local seasonal produce for the holidays, as well as quality handcrafted gifts made locally. GFM Holiday Market is still accepting vendors of quality locally produced items. See the website for details: http://goshenfarmersmarket.com/gfm-holiday-markets.

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.

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

MORRIS TREE LIGHTING: Morris will light its Holiday Tree on the Morris Town Green with Christmas Carols with the Wamogo Regional High School chorus after Santa Claus officially lights the tree. Then head to community hall for hot chocolate and treats, a holiday craft and meet with Santa (grades 6 and under. Events begin at 4:30 p.m. and all are welcome.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

Monday, Nov. 27

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

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.

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following: Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 86-489-2274.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

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.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

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 860-4891226.

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 860-3793369.

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

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following: Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 86-489-2274.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.