CALENDAR

Sunday, Dec. 3

FALLS VILLAGE CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Falls Village Children's Theater's Happy Holidays!, a musical revue, will be held 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

HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW: The annual model train show and non-perishable food drive returns to the Torrington Armory 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 nonperishable food items for Friendly Hands Food Bank.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: The Colebrook Historical Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 3, 3-5 p.m. Guests can enjoy refreshments, music, a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Megan McTAvish, and a tree lighting, all at the Seymour Inn, home of the society. All are welcome and activities are free. for information, contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-7388244.

HOLIDAY MARKETS: The Goshen Farmers Market is once again holding Sunday afternoon Holiday Markets every Sunday through Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m. at 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.

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

PERCUSSION CONCERT: On Sunday December 3, at 4:00p.m., St. Michael’s Parish presents a special percussion concert featuring John Marshall and Mark Ingram, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The concert is open to the public, admission is $20 to benefit St. Michael’s music program. A meet-the-artists reception will follow. St. Michael’s Parish is located at 25 South Street (Route 63), just off the Litchfield green. For more information call 860-5679465.

CHRISTMAS IN RIVERTON: Christmas in Riverton will be held Dec. 1-3. Sunday’s events include performances of “A Christmas Carol.” For information go to www.rivertonct.com or call 860738-9953.

DRUMMING FOR PEACE: Drumming for Peace at sunset on the evening of the full moon takes place at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle Street, at the intersection of Routes 4 and 63 in Goshen on Dec. 3 at 4:15 p.m. Contact Susan Strand at sstrand@snet.net for further information.

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.

LIVING NATIVITY: Ecumenical Living Nativity at Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield, a Family Christmas Activity, will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. The event features the reenactment of biblical readings and a procession to the outdoor grotto with live creche and choral music. Choirs, both young and teen, instrumentals and live animals all add to the beauty and celebration of the Christmas story, with free hot chocolate and cookies. There is no charge; donations are welcome. Toddlers and children welcome to come early at 2:40 p.m. to receive a halo and wings to join the choir of angels.

LIGHT UP A LIFE: The Board of Goshen Community Care and Hospice invite the community to the annual “Light Up A Life” tree lighting ceremony at Goshen’s Old Town Hall, at the corner of Route 4 and 63, on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. Guests will read aloud from our Book of Remembrance the names of our loved ones whose memories we cherish. There will be holiday music, the tree will be lit and refreshments to enjoy. For information call 860-491-4673.

Monday, Dec. 4

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

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Monday Scholars: Stephen’s Story & History of Hitler’s Empire With Dr. Thomas Childers and facilitated by Patricia Moore and Bibby Veerman, will be held Dec. 4, 11, 18 and Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 12:30-2 p.m. atthe Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required; call 860567-8030 or visit owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

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.

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.

WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING: The Torrington Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting Monday, Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the community hall of Center Congregational Church, 155 Main St. Entry is through the rear door off Church Street. Members are reminded to bring their decorations to create cheerful Christmas baskets for delivery to area nursing homes. Refreshments will follow the business meeting. For more information, to attend as a guest, or to join, contact President Sharon Hall at 860-567-9047.

AUDUBON SOCIETY: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will meet Monday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. The members night program gives members a chance to share their artistic or photographic works with others. To participate, call Rich Martin as soon as possible for instructions at 860-736-7714. The public is welcome to attend.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

HOLIDAY PARTY: The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee will be holding its annual Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South Street, Litchfield. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be served. Local area elected officials and state wide candidates have also been invited to attend. For further information, contact Chairman Darlene Clouther at 860-480-3426.

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.

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga Classes at Wisdom House will be held Dec. 5, 12, 19, 5:30-6:45 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.

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

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

DAR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON: The BrooksGreen Woods Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their annual Holiday Luncheon at noon, on Wednesday, De.c 6 at 12 p.m. at Portobello's Restaurant, 107 Main St, Rt 44, New Hartford. Members are asked to bring Box Tops for Education. and Campbell's UPC labels and lids for donating to NSDAR supported schools.

HOLIDAY SING: 32nd annual Holiday Sing sponsored by the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, The Burlington Historical Society and the Burlington Parks & Recreation Department, will be held Dec. 6, 7 p.m. on the Burlington Town Green. Rain/Snow Location: Fire Station #1, George Washington Turnpike, Burlington. Holiday music played by Lewis S. Mills Band & Notable Notes The Elton Brown Tavern will be open for visitors and guests.

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. Preregistration required by Monday, Dec. 11.

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

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.

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. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: A Christmas Stocking: Three Tales from Christmases Past , performed by Michèle LaRue, will be held Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

MARTINI PARTY:Deck The Halls Martini Tasting Party will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Five Points Galleryto benefit FISH and the gallery. Tickets are available online at fivepointsgallery.org, or at the gallery on Water Street.

Thursday, Dec. 7

PEARL HARBOR DAY: The Torrington Veterans Support Committee will hold a Pearl Harbor Day observance, rain or shine at the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center,Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. Leo Martigneni, committee chairman, asks everyone to please make an effort to join in paying tribute to the men and women who survived as well as those who sacrificed their lives 76 years ago as well as to their families. Any organization wishing to place a wreath should contact 860-489-2531 by Dec. 4. BAKE DAY: Sweetie Bake Your Day, With Author and Chef Amanda Glover, will be held Dec. 7, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

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.