CALENDAR

Wednesday, Jan. 10

PICK YOUR BOOKS: Pizza & Picks With OWL Staff will be held Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Audra MacLaren and Patricia Moore are here to share their must-read lists with you; 18 books will be shared. 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.

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.

COMMUNITY FORUM: The Burlington Community Fund in cooperation with the Town of Burlington present a “The Reality of Opioid Abuse,” a community forum, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. in the Lewis S. Mills High School Auditorium. The public is welcome. Moderator is Tom Farrey of the Aspen Institute. Panelists include representatives from The McCall Center for Behavioral Health, State Police, BVFD-EMT, and counseling centers. Discussion to include the use of substances from young adults to the elderly, interventions and resources available to help. In addition, resources will be on site to help community members who may be affected by this crisis.

RHYTHM AND RHYME: Rhythm and Rhyme, for 9-35 month-old children with a caregiver, is held Wednesdays through Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Learn nursery rhymes, do finger plays, sing songs, play instruments, dance, play with the parachute, and listen to a story. The program is followed by free play. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: Genealogy Workshop at the Harwinton Pubic Library, Jan. 10, with individual 45-minute sessions from 1-3:15 p.m. Register by calling the library at 860-485-9113

PIZZA & PICKS: Pizza & Picks: Adult Book Recommendations with Oliver Wolcott Library staff, Jan. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Eighteen books will be shared. 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, Jan. 11

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Burlington Publice Library’s Super Secret Mystery Book Club for grades 2-4 meets Thursdays through Jan. 25, 4:30 p.m. Read and solve mysteries together each week, using clues and activities that will bring us closer to unlocking the truth. Register online at www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

NEWBIES STORYTIME: Newbies Storytime at the Burlington Public Library, Thursdays throug Jan. 25, 11 a.m., for birth-9 months with a caregiver. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

REPUBLICAN CAUCUS: The Winchester Republican Town Committee is scheduled to hold a caucus Jan. 11, 7 p.m. at Town Hall to endorse new members for the next two years. All registered Republicans are welcome to participate. The meeting will be held inside the Francis P. Hicks Room on the second floor. Anyone interested in becoming a member should contact Bryan Sundie at 860-480-3068.

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 Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 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.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For 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.

UNPLUG AND CRAFT: Unplug and spend the afternoon crafting and creating with the Litchfield Historical Society. Crafternoons explore a new theme in history with hands-on crafts and games for grades 1-7. Sessions held once a month on a Thursday, from 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 11, Let is Snow; Feb. 8, Valentine’s Day for Families. Cost is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required with payment; call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org WORLD AROUND US: Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, presents its World Around Us Series. Is the Moon Still There When Nobody Looks? An Introduction to Quantum Physics, presented by Matthew Deady, director of the physics program at Bard College. Jan. 11, 6 p.m., snow date is Jan. 25. To register go to scovilleLibrary.org NATURE’S NURSERY: Nature’s Nursery Series at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, held the second Thursday of the month, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 12, for ages 3-6, 4-5 p.m. Every session will include a story, an encounter with a live animal, and an activity or craft. Advanced registration is required; call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org. Members: $8/child per session or $25/whole series, Non-Members: $12/ child per session or $45/whole series

Friday, Jan. 12

BINGO: Have lunch and play bingo at the Winsted Senior Center, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, noon. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Make a reservation for lunch before 11:30 a.m. the day before and stay for afternoon of fun. Walk-ins are always welcome. Cost: $4 for lunch, 50 cents per card. For information call 860-379-4252.

CRAFT KITS: Craft Kids Workshop at the Harwinton Public Library, Jan. 12, 4 p.m. Register by calling the Library at 860-4859113.

ART HOUSE CONCERT: On Saturday, January 12, the American Mural Project is hosting an Art House Concert, Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m. at 74 Whiting St., Winsted, with performances by Sarah Bernadette and Jesse Wren. At 8:00 pm the concert moves next door to Whiting Mills’ Laurel Room, where Temporary Sanity will perform from 8-10 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door. Nonalcoholic beverages and light fare will be served. For more information and to RSVP, visit https://www.meetup.com/AMPedat-Night/events/246044400/.

NEEDLEWORK SHOP SALE: The Auxiliary for Community Health is holding a special sale of the contents of a needlework shop at the St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, 27 Wheeler St, Jan. 12-13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The sale includes knitting and em-

broideryyarns in wool, washable wool, acrylics and blends, needlework kits, notions and supplies, and much more. Cash or check with ID only.

BENEFIT FOR CHILD: Family, friends and neighbors in the greater Morris community are invited to the Morris Community Hall at 3 East Street on Friday, Jan. 12, 5-7 p.m. for a dinner to benefit a 2-year-old Morris boy who is battling a rare kidney disease, Gregory, who has been a patient at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford for the past several months. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Jo Ann Jaacks at 860-567-4456. Volunteer servers and donations of food items are appreciated.

Saturday, Jan. 13

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.

NEEDLEWORK SHOP SALE: Auxiliary for Community Health is holding a special sale Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, 27 Wheeler Street, Winsted. The group is selling contents of a needlecraft shop. Included is 4 ply knitting worsted; 100% merino wood; acrylic yarn; needlepoint tapestry yarn and patters; crochet hooks, knitting needles; rug yarn; rug hooks; cross stich embroidery thread and much more.

LIBRARY PASSPORT PROGRAM: Oliver Wolcott Library’s Passport Program, for ages 3-10, begins Jan. 8 and continues through Feb. 28. Travel the world through OWL’s book stacks - for free. Are you aching for a new adventure filled with action and suspense? Are you dying (pun intended) to solve a mystery? Do you wish you could feel the sand between your toes as you relax with a beach read? Well, this challenge is for you! Pick up your travel documents at the circulation desk and choose from a variety of themes including Full Steam Ahead, Dinosaurs and Things That Go. All Oliver Wolcott 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.

BOOKSTORE CELEBRATES KING: The Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main St., will commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 13 at 1 p.m. with a talk by Nigerian-born author, Okey Ndibe, discussing his memoir, “Never Look an American in the Eye.” At 3 p.m., Cuatros Puntos will return and perform excerpts from their program, “Roots at 40”. This world-renowned chamber ensemble will play African and African-American music. Coffee and snacks provided between events. Reservations are requied; RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com.

LIBRARY FOODIES: Foodies 4-Ingredient Pretzel Turtles Treats, for grades 5-12, will be held Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

INDOOR MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market will be held indoors at the Litchfield Community Center, Jan. 6, 13, 27, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. More than 15 vendors, tastings, guest artists and much more. For information and to see what’s on the agenda for market day go to http://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/

KING CELEBRATION: All are welcome to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on Saturday January 13 at Workman Memorial AME Zion Church, at 60 Brightwood Ave in Torrington. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m. Guest speakers include Mark McEachern of the Torrington Historical Society and Michael Ansara, the Assistant Athletic Director of CCSU. The event is free and is sponsored by the Brotherhood of Diversity, a local men’s group that supports the growth and development of youth and men in our community. Call 860-480-2182 for more information.

SPIRIT JOURNEY: Journeying in the Spirit held on the second Saturday of the month at Wisdom House, Litchfield, will be held Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The group is a monthly gathering of spiritual seekers using the works of Richard Rhor, OFM and others to grow your spirit. Includes time for silent prayer, group discussion and encouragement, facilitated by Peggy Richard; to register, email peggyrichard.ct@gmail.com. Admission is $5 per person per session.

STUFFED ANIMAL CLINIC: The Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, will hold a Stuffed Animal Clinic, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-8. Make sure your favorite stuffed animal stays healthy throughout the flu season. A reading of A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip Stead will be followed by creating a first aid kit to take home and use all winter long. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

ART SHOW OPENING: Art Opening and Reception: Rex Brasher: Painter of Birds, will be held at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, in the A.B. Ceder Room, Jan. 13, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free; registration required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online at www.whitememorialcc.org

MINDS AND MUGS: Minds and Mugs, a discussion group on current topics, will hold its first meeting Jan. 13, 1-3 p.m. at the Burnham Library in Bridgewater. For more information, call 860354-6937 or visit www.burnhamlibrary.org. SATURDAY BOOK GROUP: Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, will hold its Saturday Book Group Jan. 13, 3 p.m., to discuss“Another Brooklyn” by Jacqueline Woodson, led by Claudia Cayne. For details go to ScovilleLibrary.org

Sunday, Jan. 14

THE BEAR REALITY: The Bear Reality with Felicia Ortner will be held Jan. 14, 1 p.m. at the Cornwall Library. Ortner, a Master Wildlife Conservationist, has been a bear enthusiast for more than 30 years. Through her program, “The Bear Reality,” she will dispel some of the myths associated with black bears and encourage us to be more Bear Aware. GERRYMANDERING DISCUSSION: The Litchfield Historical Society and the League of Women Voters of Litchfield County invite you to a discussion about gerrymandering-the manipulation of district boundaries. Historian John Dasher will be presenting this talk at the Historical Society on Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited and registration is required; call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

KING SING-OUT: Songs of FreedomSing Out Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Jan. 14, 3-5 p.m. at New Morning Market’s Community Room,129 Main Street, Woodbury. Admission is $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, free for 12 and under, to directly support the charitable work of the non-profit, Connecticut Center for Nonviolence. For information email info@ctnonviolence.org or call:. 860-567-3441. For information go to www.ctnonviolence.org or newmorn.com

Monday, Jan. 15

FLANDERS NATURE SAFARI: While off from school for the Martin Luther King Day holiday, children in grades K-5 are invited to “A Flanders Nature Safari Adventure” where they will spend the day learning about the animals that live at Flanders and in the wild and taking a hike to find tracks to see who is active in the snow, on Monday, Jan. 15. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m. or 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This will be a fun filled day packed with exploring the great outdoors, and age appropriate stories, games and crafts. Preregistration is required. The cost per child for either the morning or afternoon session is $30 members and $40 for nonmembers. Full day cost is $60 for members and $80 for nonmembers. Early care is available at $8 per hour. To register, call Flanders at 203-263-3711, extension 10. www.flandersnaturecenter.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

PJ STORY HOUR: PJ Story Hour Stories about Bears, will be held at the Burlington Public Library, Jan. 9-30 on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for all ages. Hear the adventures of bears in children’s literature in a story hour you can attend in your pajamas. Register online at www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

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 860567-4465 to register.

HEALTHY HABITS: Lisa Larkin, certified Health and Wellness Coach of Woodbury, presents “Healthy Habits for the New Year, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Snow date is Jan. 23. Free, registration is requested. Call 860-8687586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org.

MORNING BOOK GROUP: AM Book Discussion at the Burlington Public Library, discussing “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly, will be held Jan. 16, 11 a.m. Books available at the library for those participating in the discussion. New members are always welcome.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

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. 18

LIBRARY PASSPORT PROGRAM: Oliver Wolcott Library’s Passport Program, for ages 3-10, begins Jan. 8 and continues through Feb. 28. Travel the world through OWL’s book stacks. Pick up your travel documents at the circulation desk and choose from a variety of themes including Full Steam Ahead, Dinosaurs and Things That Go. All Oliver Wolcott 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. COMMUNICATION TALK: Magic of Communication: Influencing Yourself and Others to Live the Life of Your Dreams with Greg Dwyer, will be held Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Public Library. Snow date is Jan. 25. Dwyer will share secrets with you on how to create real magic in your life. For details and registration call 860-567-7440. DRONE PRESENTATION: “Litchfield from the Air,” an exciting presentation by drone videographer Peter Tivoli, from 2-3 p.m., Jan. 18, at Brandywine Living Community, 19 Constitution Way in Litchfield. The event is free and open to all members of the local community. RSVP to Nanette or Amber by Jan. 16 at 860-5679500. Light refreshments will be served.

EVOLUTION OF BEAUTY: The Evolution of Beauty With Author Richard Prum will be held Jan. 18, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Prum presents a unique scientific vision for how nature’s splendor contributes to a more complete understanding of evolution and of ourselves, through his book The Evolution of Beauty. 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.

Friday, Jan. 19

BINGO: Have lunch and play bingo at the Winsted Senior Center, Fridays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, noon. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Make a reservation for lunch before 11:30 a.m. the day before and stay for afternoon of fun. Walk-ins are always welcome. Cost: $4 for lunch, 50 cents per card. For information call 860-379-4252.

WEEKEND RETREAT: Listening to Contemplative Voices: Celtic Spirituality, with Peggy Richard, will be held at Wisdom House, Litchfield, Jan. 19-21.. For more information or to registerwww.wisdomhouse.org.