CALENDAR

Wednesday, Dec. 27

MARVELOUS MOSAIC: Dec. 27- 29 10 4pm (lunch from 12-12:30) Ages 10-Adult. Learn to design & create a beautiful piece of mosaic art using tile tesserae, glass, paint. Instruction using the use of tile and tools. You may bring a piece of wooden furniture or a wooden object with a flat surface to work on (should not exceed 12 X 18 inches) Bring a lunch (nut free) Visit our website for more workshops and classes villagecenterarts.org. Call to register (860)354-4318. Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford.

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.

NEW YEAR’S FUNDRAISER: New Year’s Fundraiser at the Winsted Senior Center will be held Dec. 27, with a drawing after lunch. $1 per person; thanks Winsted merchants for their generous donations including: $25 Nolis Restaurant, $10 Rowley Grill & Tap, $10 Senior Center Gift Certificates and other treats. To sign up stop in or call 860379-4252.

NEW YEAR’S LUNCHEON: New Year’s Luncheon with Elvis at the Winsted Senior Center will be held at 12 p.m. Dec. 27 with special lunch of roast beef, twice baked potatoes, peas, herb dinner roll and an éclair for dessert. After lunch, the WSC officers will be sworn-in. Then, join in the fun, because it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go, cat, go...Elvis will be here to entertain us. Cost: $5 for members, $6 non-members. To sign up call 860-379-4252.

Thursday, Dec. 28

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.

MAGIC AND BALLOONS: Magic and Balloons with Ed Popielarczyk will be held at the Burlington Public Library on Dec. 28, 11 a.m. for all ages. The show is an interactive comedy show that uses a lot of audience participation. Everyone who comes on ‘stage’ to be a helper receives a souvenir. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

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 860-355-0300 or visit thesiloct.org

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.

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 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

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.

Friday, Dec. 29

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.

TAC TEEN PARTY: TAC 6th Annual Holiday Party at the Burlington Public Library will be held Dec. 29, 2-4:30 p.m. for grades 6 and up. Current, past, and new members welcome. Join in another year of holiday food, the Muppet Christmas Carol movie, silly gifts, and the Ghosts of Christmas TAC Past as our special guests. Includes a super- brief meeting. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

Saturday, Dec. 30

PUBLIC FORUM: Residents are invited to join Congressman John B. Larson for a public forum on the GOP tax plan that passed in Congress this week. Larson has heard from many constituents who have expressed their concerns about this plan and how this overhaul will affect them and their families. The Congressman will talk about the potential impacts this will have here in Connecticut and take questions from audience members. The forum will be held Dec. 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Barkhamsted Highway Garage’s Community Room, 33 New Hartford Road in Pleasant Valley.

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.

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.

STOMPING IN THE SNOW: Stomping in the Snow at the Burlington Public Library, will be held Dec. 30, 11 a.m. All ages welcome - warm attire a must. Get outside and build a snow creature; if there’s no snow, create winter-themed art. Hot cocoa and snow stories will follow the outdoor fun as we welcome in the New Year, a little bit early. Registration required, go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

5TH ANNUAL WINTER WALK: with Marlow Shami. We love traditions! Tag along with Marlow as she leads you to the observation platform overlooking Bantam Lake and the Ice House Ruins. Pass by pretty Butternut Brook and indulge yourself in the sights, scents, and sounds of winter. 10 A.M., Meet in front of the A.B. Ceder Room. FREE. Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

Sunday, Dec. 31

KIDS PARTY: A New Year’s Party for Kids will be held Dec. 31, 11 a.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Count down to the New Year exactly 12 hours before 2018 begins. Food and drink, arts and crafts, bells and whistles. To register go to scovillelibrary.org.

SOBER NEW YEAR: The United Methodist Church of Litchfield will hold a Sober New Year celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. It will be a chance to gather, mingle, chat, and welcome the New Year in good Spirit rather than with spirits. The church will provide hors d'oeuvres, scrumptious sweets, plenty of coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks as well as music; all are welcome to bring music to share. At 11:30 p.m. a Watch Night Service of Reflection and Spiritual Renewal will be held upstairs in the sanctuary; an interfaith service to start the New Year. Attendance to the service is optional; the party will continue downstairs. The church is at 69 West Street in Litchfield, at the western end of the Green. For more information, go to litchfieldumc.org or call the church at 860-567-5022.

Monday, Jan. 1

POSSUM QUEEN CONTEST: The annual Possum Queen Contest, festival and auction will be held on New Year’s Day at the Litchfield Inn, 432 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Doors open at 12 p.m. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. and food will be available for purchsae. All money raised benefits families with extended medical hardships. For details go to https://www.facebook.com/possumqueenfoundation. WRITING COURSE: Instructor Chez Liley will be conducting a 6 week creative writing course at The Litchfield Community Center on Tuesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 6-8:30 p.m. This course offers a supportive forum in which to develop writing skills and generate new work. Each week will focus on a different aspect, commitment to the 6 week series is required. This course is free; donations to The Litchfield Community Center are appreciated. Pre-registration is encouraged, space is limited. Call The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 2

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga with Barbara Putnam, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-6:45 p.m. will be held at Wisdom House, Litchfield. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465 to register.

Wednesday, Jan. 3

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.

Thursday, Jan. 4

ROTARY CLUB EVENT: Share lunch with Litchfield-Morris Rotarians and hear a unique and exciting guest speaker – Louis “The Coin” Colavecchio, without question the world’s greatest counterfeiter. The event is being held at the Forman School dining facility, 12 Norfolk Rd., Litchfield on Thursday, Jan. 4 from 12-1:30 p.m.There is no charge, but reservations are requested since space is limited. To make a reservation, for directions and additional information, please contact Andy Thibault at 860-690-0211 or tntcomm82@cs.com or Chuck Conn at 860-806-1550 or cbcthree@aol.com.

MEET AND GREET: Meet & Greet Officer Pietrafesa & Varisconi at the Winsted Senior Center, Jan. 4, 1-2 p.m. They will talk about safety for older adults, preparing for emergency situations, dealing with phone solicitors and getting rid of unused medications.The event is free; register by calling 860-379-4252.