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2017-12-11 -

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.

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

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

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.

LIVE, LEARN LUNCH SERIES: Live and Learn Lunch Series presents “Estate Planning Basics: How to Provide for Loved Ones” Dec. 11, 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. Attorney Molly Ackerly, of Ackerly Brown, will discuss Estate Planning Basics and answer any questions. Light lunch at 11:45 a.m. This series is free and pre-registration is required by calling 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

BOOK DISCUSSION: Afternoon Non-Fiction Book Discussion group meets Dec. 11, 2 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer will be discussed. New members are always welcome. 860-485-9113.

NUTMEG BOOK CLUB: Nutmeg Book Club at the Burlington Public Library meets Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. For grades 9 and up, including adults. Discussion on ‘We Are the Ants’ by Shaun David Hutchinson. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

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

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.

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.

SPEAKER SERIES: White Hart Speaker series with David Tanis will be held Dec. 12, 6 p.m. The program is “Market Cooking: Recipes and Revelations, Ingredient by Ingredient.” The White Hart Speaker Series is presented in collaboration with Oblong Books & Music & Scoville Memorial Library. For information, call 860435-2838 or visit scovillelibrary.org.

SPIRITUAL DRUMMING: Spiritual Drumming with Susan Strand, all levels welcome, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. To register or for more information: sstrand@snet.net

RETIREMENT CLASS INTRO: Charlie Enz will hold a Free Intro Class at the Litchfield Community Center, Dec. 12, 11:15 a.m. on his upcoming 6 week series, Retirement Investing and Avoiding Bear Market Losses. A second info session will be held Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The series runs Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

Wednesday, Dec. 13

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 860379-3369.

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

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY READING: Jerry Geci returns to The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday Dec. 13, 2 p.m., for his annual reading of “A Christmas Memory.” First published in 1956, this much sought after autobiographical recollection of Truman Capote’s rural Alabama boyhood has become a modern day classic. Bette Geci’s famous homemade fruit cake will be served. Free; pre-registration is requested, call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

SAFE DRIVERS COURSE: AARP will hold their Safe Drivers Course at The Litchfield Community Center, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 for AARP members, $20 non-members. Pre-registration is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org.

COOKIE SWAP: The Cookbook Club: Holiday Cookie Swap Party, will be held Dec. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. We will sample our delicious treats, then swap and package them to take some home. Patricia and Audra will provide festive take-home boxes. 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.

Thursday, Dec. 14

HOLIDAY TOURS: Christmas display in the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, Torrington. Guided tours through Dec. 30, Thursdays through Sundays, 12-4 p.m, last tour at 3:30 p.m. $10 adults, free to members, $5 for children. For more information, call 860- 482-8260 or visit www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Friday, Dec. 15

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.

FRIDAY FEAST, DANCING: Friday Feast and Dancing Feet, held the third Friday of the month, returns Dec. 15, 12 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, with music by “Lew and the Good Time Guys” and LHS Woodwind & Brass Ensemble and Chamber Choir. $7 per person, pre-registration is required. Call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org.

RIVERTON GRANGE: The regular meeting of Riverton Grange will be held Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m at the grange hall on Route 20. Lecturer Raine Pedersen will

present “Holiday Traditions.” There will also be a secret grabbag; those planning to participate should bring a wrapped gift of no more than $10 value. Members are also reminded to bring nonperishable items to be distributed to the local food banks.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Holiday Bereavement Support Group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one will be held Friday, Dec. 15, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, led by Eileen L. Epperson. The group is free, and sponsored by the Friends of Hospice. Call Eileen at 860-605-6576 for more information or the center at 860567-8302, or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: A Holiday Spectacular,for ages 3-5, will be held Dec. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Hear holiday classics about Christmas and Hanukkah, sing songs, and make a craft. 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/Children’s Events.

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

Saturday, Dec. 16

SANTA RIDE: The Northwest Peddlers are hosting their first event, Santa Ride on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. starting at City Hall, 140 Main Street in Torrington. The ride is approximately 7 miles long and traverses through downtown area, stopping at various merchants along the way for a beverage and/or snack to purchase. Attendees are encourage to dress safely as Santa or other holiday attire.

COOKIE WALK: A Christmas cookie walk and soup sale will take place Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harwinton Congregational Church, 1 Litchfield Road. For information, call 860-485-1043.

CHARLIE BROWN JAZZ BAND: The Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz Band, an 8 piece jazz ensemble directed by Dylan Vadakin, will be performing songs from the 1965 TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Dec. 16 at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village. The concert is free and Donations appreciated and concessions on sale. Doors open at 6 p.m. for seating and the 45 minute performance starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.

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.

CHAIRS, A HISTORY:Sharon Historical Society and Museum welcomes William Hosley for “American Chairs, A History,” picture show and lecture, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. The presentation complements the current exhibit at the museum showcasing antique chairs from the society’s collection. Free and open to the on view that day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information contact director@sharonhist.org or call 860-364-5688.

HANUKKAH PARTY: A Hanukkah Party will be held Dec. 16 at the Burlington Public Library. Share Hanukkah treats, play spin the dreidel with chocolate coins and listen to some Jewish folktales.

Sunday, Dec. 17

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. LESSONS AND CAROLS: December 17, St. Johns’ Church, Washington, will have a Lessons and Carols Service Dec. 17, with music starting at 4:30 p.m. and the service at 5 p.m. based on a traditional and imagnitave worship setting, featuring music and readings ranging from the 17th Century to present day. All are welcome.

NORTHFIELD BREAKFAST: Northfield Fire Company, 12 Knife Shop Road, Northfield, will hold its monthl breakfast Sunday, Dec. 17, 7:30-11 a.m. Firefighters serve pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon and home fries all made to order. Hungry man (all you can eat) $7, regular $6 and children are $4. For information, call 860283-9303.

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.

Monday, Dec. 18

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Harwinton Public Library’s Evening Book Discussion group will meet Monday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry will be discussed. New members are always welcome. For information, call 860-485-9113.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 19

SENIOR HOUSING: Keystone Place at Newbury Park will visit the Litchfield Community Center on Dec. 18, 10 a.m to answer questions on everything from variety of available senior housing options to determine the right fit. Allen S. Miloff, Director of Community Relations will present. Continental breakfast provided. This presentation is free, pre-registration is required, call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

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