CALENDAR

Friday, Dec. 1

BAKERVILLE LIBRARY FESTIVAL: The Bakerville Library, 6 Maple Hollow Road, New Hartford will hold its annual holiday community event and fundraiser Friday, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. The event starts with a bonfire, carol sing, and tree lighting behind the library. Both the library building itself and the annex next door will be open for the event. The festival features Mrs. Claus, a craft for kids, Frankie the Balloon Man, handmade fresh wreaths, a gingerbread contest, refreshments, and a fundraising silent auction.

CHRISTMAS TOWN FESTIVAL: The 37th annual Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival will be held Dec. 1, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is held on and around the Bethlehem Town Green. More information can be found at www.christmastownfestival.com or call 203-266-7510 ext 300.

HOLIDAY LIGHT COMPETITION: Burlington Holiday Light Competition, for Burlington residents only, will be judged Dec. 12-13, weather permitting. Prizes will be awarded for Best Multicolored, and Best White Lights. Lights must be turned on for viewing between the hours of 5:30 — 9:30 p.m. Register online at myburlingtonrec.com or fill out form at the Town Hall Recreation Department. Pre-registration required by Monday, Dec. 11.

FALLS VILLAGE CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Falls Village Children’s Theater’s Happy Holidays!, a musical revue, will be held Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m .at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village. For information and tickets, go to www.fvct.org

CHRISTMAS IN RIVERTON: Christmas in Riverton will be held Dec. 1-3, on Friday events begin at 3:30 with a candlelight walk through town, holiday shopping, a festival of trees, a wine tasting tour and performances of “A Christmas Carol.” For information go to www.rivertonct.com or call 860-738-9953.

SALISBURY FORUM: Investigative journalist Martin Smith will present “Proxy Ways in the Middle East: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S.” Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Salisbury School, Route 44, Salisbury. His presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. All Salisbury Forum programs are free and everyone is invited.

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.

FEAST AND SONG: 21st Annual Feast & Song will be held Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a four-course meal and a concert by the Goshen Festival Singers. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com or call the church at 860-491-2793

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.

Saturday, Dec. 2

FILMMAKER SERIES: Documentary Filmmaker Series: A Light in the Dark: The Art and Life of Frank Mason with Exhibition, presented by Scott Mason, will be held Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For information, call 860-435-2838 or visit scovillelibrary.org.

HOLIDAY SALE: The FFA students at Wamogo Regional High School are holding a holiday sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the high school, Wamogo Road off Route 202 in Litchfield. wreaths, poinsettias, and much more will be available, just in time for holiday decorating inside and outside the home.

COOKIE PALOOZA: “Cookie Palooza” Homemade Holiday Cookie Sale will be held Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at United Congregational Church 1622 Torringford St, Torrington, with assorted homemade holiday cookies, fudge and more, $10 / pound — boxes provided, and complimentary beverages. For information call 860-482-8685.

ROXBURY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Roxbury Library are hosting a oneday, holiday book sale on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Hodge Memorial Library and Museum, 4 North Street, Roxbury, offering collectible books, gift books, and fine art books for sale. Patrons can browse through hundreds of books while waiting for the annual holiday tree lighting at 6 p.m., or come earlier in the day.

FALLS VILLAGE CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Falls Village Children’s Theater’s Happy Holidays!, a musical revue, will be held Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m .at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village. For information and tickets, go to www.fvct.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.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: A Holiday Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Litchfield Woods, 255 Roberts Street, Torrington.

OPEN HOUSE,SALE: Harwinton Public Library Holiday Open House and Craft Sale will be held Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. with crafts and gifts, a teacup action and a book cart sale. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. If it snows, go to www.harwintonpl.org. For more information, call 860-485-9113.

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.

CHILI COOKOFF: Warren Congregational Church Chili Cook Off , part of Warren’s Holiday on the Hill, will be held Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Taste and vote on entries, house chili, cornbread, coffee and soft drinks with free hot dogs for children under 12. Admission is $10 for adults, free for under 12. Enter your own chili for $10. First prize is half of the entry fees. The church is located at the corner of Routes 45 & 341. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of the meeting house and parish hall. To register your chili entry, call 860 868-7106 or email Carmen at wcongregational@gmail.com .

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: American Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor United States Army Corporal Loren Walter Moore formerly of New Milford, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. at the Bantam Borough Hall, 809 Bantam Road (Route 202). After the ceremony, Post 44 will provide light refreshments. For information email post44.bantam@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS IN RIVERTON: Christmas in Riverton will be held Dec. 1-3. Saturday’s events begin at 12 p.m. with children’s craft activities, demonstrations, holiday shopping, a festival of trees, a wine tasting tour, caroling, ice carving, puppet shows, wagon rides and performances of “A Christmas Carol.” For information go to www.rivertonct.com or call 860-738-9953.

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

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. 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.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE FAIR: St. Thomas of Villanova Church of the St Louis de Montfort Parish Route 63 / 71 North St., Goshen, will hold its 13th annual Christmas Cookie Fair, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. with thousands of homemade cookies and confections. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Cookie fair cookbooks, a chance table, Beverages and snacks will also be available. For informaiton call St. Thomas of Villanova Church at 860-491-2756.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: Annual Christmas Fair at the United Church of Christ in Cornwall will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:30-3:00 p.m. located at 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall. Vendors, raffles, drawings, food for sale. Entries for the Apple Pie Contest should be dropped off by 9:30 a.m. for a $5 entrance fee.

CHRISTMAS TOWN FESTIVAL: The 37th annual Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is held on and around the Bethlehem Town Green. More information can be found at www.christmastownfestival.com or call 203-266-7510 ext 300.

OPEN HOUSE: St. Michael’s Parish, South Street, Litchfield, will hold an open house celebration of their new stained glass west window, Saturday, Dec. 2, 3-5 p.m. Refreshments and tours will be provided. All are welcome.

CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance on Saturday, Dec. 2nd at Town Hall in Cornwall, Ct. Dancing will commence at 7 p.m. with calling by special guest Bob Livingston and live old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band. All ages and left feet welcome, no partner necessary. Donation requested to pay the caller. For more information call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Salisbury Association will present their popular annual Victorian Christmas Concert Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. at the historic Academy Building, 24 Main Street in Salisbury. Tickets are $ 30 and include a Victorian Dessert Buffet. Reservations may be made by calling The Salisbury Association at 860-435-0566.

GINGERBREAD NATIVITIES: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield is now taking reservations for Gingerbread Nativity Making which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall, 50 Montfort Rd., in Litchfield. The cost is $30 per Nativity. Space is limited, so call 860-567-1041 or email lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. early to reserve a table.

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.

HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW: The annual model train show and non-perishable food drive returns to the Torrington Armory Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The annual event is hosted by the City of Torrington and the Torrington-based model railroad club. Admission is free; the club asks visitors to bring non-perishable food items for Friendly Hands Food Bank.

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.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Eagle Rock Congregational Church, 110 Reynolds Bridge Rd. Thomaston, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Snow date is Dec. 9. A cookie walk, handcrafted items, a white elephant table and baked goods will be available for sale. For information, call Donna 860 309-8462 or Arlene 860 314-1721.