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2017-12-05 -

Tuesday, Dec. 5

HOLIDAY PARTY: The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee will be holding its annual Holiday Party on Tuesday, 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 Tuesdays 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 Friday, 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.

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, 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 Wednesday, 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. Pre-registration required by Monday, Dec. 11.

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

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: A Christmas Stocking: Three Tales from Christmases Past , performed by Michèle LaRue, will be held Wednesday, 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, 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, Thursday 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 Thursday, 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.

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.

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

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.

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

PEARL HARBOR DAY: The Torrington Veterans Support Committee, and its member groups, invites the public, current military personnel, and veterans, for the Pearl Harbor Day Observance program on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park. Rain/snow location is the park’s civic center. Any American flags that are torn, faded, or damaged can be brought to the ceremony and a veteran will properly retire them. To participate in the ceremony call the service office at 860 489-2531 by 3 p.m. Dec. 4.

WOMEN’S FORUM: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield welcomes flutist Jennifer Berman and harpist Susan Knapp Thomas to perform a special holiday concert at St. Michael’s Parish, 25 South St., Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Free to members, $10 guests, includes High Tea reception. For more information call 860-567-3966 or go to womensforumoflitchfield.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.

Friday, Dec. 8

FEAST AND SONG: 21st Annual Feast & Song will be held Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a fourcourse 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.

GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield is open 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

FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON: Northwest Connecticut YMCA will host its 6th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason event, which unites the community at the park to shine a light on the persistent issue of homelessness, Dec. 8 at East End Park, Winsted. Y staff, Y members, community leaders, and any neighbor who wishes to join this important fight will spend the entire night on the town green. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Winsted Y Homeless Shelter. To find out more, or to donate to the cause, visit nwctY.org/freezing or call 860-379-0708 x205.

PASTA SUPPER: The Burlington Girl Scouts will hold a Pasta Supper with Santa, Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m. at Lake Garda Elementary School cafeteria, 61 Monce Rd., Burlington. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here from the North Pole to visit. The dinner includes pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, salad, and hot and cold beverages. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12, and children 3 and under eat free. The evening will also include a craft sale, raffle, and bake sale. Tickets will be available at the door.

TOY SHOWER: Torrington’s annual Toy Shower Day will be held Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. Mrs. Claus will be there to welcome visitors and there will be holiday entertainment by local schools and musicians. Refreshments will be available. WZBG will broadcast live all day. Anyone interested in making a pledge may call the station that day or drop off donations at the Civic Center that evening. All who attend are asked to bring a donation or a new unwrapped toy for the visitors to Christmas Village, which opens Sunday, Dec. 10.

Saturday, Dec. 9

LIBRARY PROGRAM: Historical Lecture Series. A Lost Generation, will be held at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. The talk will discuss the war and its ending at the Versailles Conference as well as its aftermath in the cultural, economic and political spheres, which would ultimately result in the outbreak of war only 20 years after the close of WW I.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Barkhamsted Womens’ Club is giving a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday Dec. 9, 8-10:30 a.m. at Barkhamsted Elementary School, 65 Ripley Hill Rd Barkhamsted.06063. Tickets $6 for adults, $3 children ages 3-12 $3, free for age 2 and under.

EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS: Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions will be your hostess for an Edwardian Christmas Tea at Beardsley Library, Winsed, Dec. 9 at Enjoy some holiday cheer as Mrs. Gordon, played by Rita Parisi, transports you back to Christmas 1908. For information and to register call the library at 860-379-6043.

HOLIDAY MAGIC: Colebrook will hold its holiday fair and celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9, starting with Breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church and a holiday fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in town hall the the community and senior center, 562 Colebrook Road. Unique vendors with fun gifts, Cookie Land, Live Trees and Wreaths for sale, Children’s Shopping Area and activities, Holiday Café with hot breakfast and lunch specialties, bake sale and much, much more. For more information, visit www.townofcolebrook.org, call 860-3793359 x 201 or email colebrookholidayfair@gmail.com.

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. FLASH ART EXHIBIT: A 12X12 2017: Flash art exhibit will be held Dec. 9, 5-7 p.m. at the David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. Admission is free and includes a reception with refreshments. For information call 860-824-7424 or go to huntlibrary.org

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.

CRAFT FAIR: Barkhamsted Youth Baseball League will hold a craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Barkhamsted Elementary school Ripley Hill Road ,Barkhamsted. Many local crafters and vendors will participate.

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. GINGERBREAD, TREE DECORATING: Gingerbread Man, Woman and Tree Decorating will be held Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library. Come decorate cookies, listen to holiday music and drink warm apple cider. For information, call 860435-2838 or visit scovillelibrary.org.

BOOK CLUB: Scoville Memorial Library’s Saturday Book Club will meet Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. in the Oak Room to discuss “They May Not Mean to But They Do” by Cathleen Schine, led by Claudia Cayne. For information, call 860-435-2838 or visit scovillelibrary.org.

Sunday, Dec. 10

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Barkhamsted Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Open House at Squires’ Tavern, 100 East River Rd., Barkhamsted ,will be held on Sunday Dec. 10 from 1-4 p.m. The Tavern will be decorated as in “days of old”, there will be refreshments as well as special vintage music presented by the Greenwoods Consort from 2-3 p.m., in the ballroom this year for better viewing. For information, call Noreen Watson at 860-7381152.

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.

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

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