CALENDAR

Tuesday, Feb. 20

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga Classes — Breathe, stretch and deeply relax with Barbara Putnam, Tuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-5674465 to register.

WATER INFORMATION MEETING: A public hearing on the Woodridge Lake Association proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Torrington City Hall auditorium.

CT YANKEE CHORALE: Calling all experienced singers of all voice parts to join them. Rehearsals for the spring concert will be held each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center Congregational Church on Main Street. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Contact Mary Rolfe at 860-482-5743.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Tickets are now avaialable for the Goshen Players’ upcoming musical, “It Shoulda Been You,” opening April 13 for 8 shows over 3 weekends. Call 860-491-9988 or visit Goshenplayers.org

MORNING BOOK GROUP: A.M. Book Discussion at the Burlington Public Library will be held Feb. 20, 11 a.m., to discuss “The Other Einstein” by Marie Benedict. Books available at the library for those participating in the discussion. New members are always welcome.

HISTORY AT NIGHT: The Gunn Historical Museum’s Washington History Club at Night will meet in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Library, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The topic is the village of New Preston. Join us for a lively conversation about the history of those who lived, worked, and played there. Bring your favorite stories and memories to share. All are welcome and the program is free.

NORTHWEST KID ROCK: Torrington Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Northwest Kid Rock Contest, open to youth ages 8 to 14 from Torrington and surrounding towns. Past winners are not eligible to participate. Application forms are available at the Torrington Library Parks and Recreation office or under Parks and Recreation on www.torringtonct.org, due by Feb. 23, auditions March 3 at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. Finals on Saturday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Prizes awarded to top recipients.

AMERICAN AIRPOWER: American Airpower: Bombers of WWII With John Cilio, will be held Feb. 20, 2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., 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.

LUNCH & LEARN: Lunch & Learn at the Morris Senior Center will be held Feb. 20, 12 p.m. This month’s topic is Mary Todd Lincoln; learn about her life through this interactive, live presentation, from her birth, marriage to Abraham Lincoln up until her death. This is a brown bag lunch event; beverage and dessert provided. Registration required; call 860-567-7437.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Tickets are now avaialable for the Goshen Players’ upcoming musical, “It Shoulda Been You,” opening April 13 for 8 shows over 3 weekends. Call 860-491-9988 or visit Goshenplayers.org

ESSENTIAL OILS: Power of Essential Oils with Crissie Lauretano, will be held Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Public Library. Learn about the healing and rejuvenating properties of essential oils, how to use them and where to begin. Free. To register, call 860-567-7440. CONIFER WORLD: D’Esopo’s Wild and Wooly Conifer World: Four seasons of a creative botanical wonderland, a botanical slide show by Avon homeowners who have gardening at their home for more than 30 years, will be held Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Registration required; stop by or go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

NORTHWEST KID ROCK: Torrington Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Northwest Kid Rock Contest, open to youth ages 8 to 14 from Torrington and surrounding towns. Past winners are not eligible to participate. Application forms are available at the Torrington Library Parks and Recreation office or under Parks and Recreation on www.torringtonct.org, due by Feb. 23, auditions March 3 at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. Finals on Saturday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Prizes awarded to top recipients.

WOMEN’S NETWORK: The Litchfield County Women’s Network will hold its Feburary meeting Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at Vasi’s Restarant, Waterbury. Cost is $25 members, $30 guests. Speaker Stephanie LaBonte from Empowered Girls Rise, LLC will discuss Grantwriting For Entrepreneurs. To register and RSVP email Doreen@doreendilger.com or call 203-9100587.

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, Feb. 22

PROJECT MITIGATE (OPIOIDS): Trinity Episcopal Church will host Project Mitigate, a presentation about the opioid crisis - what it is, how it started, what it looks like, and what can be done about it, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public; all are invited to learn more about what we can do to prevent drug abuse and help those affected by it. Trinity is located at 220 Prospect Street, Torrington. For more information, contact Trinity Church at 860-482-6027

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: 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.

DINNER AND A MOVIE: Thursday, Feb. 22 — 6 to 8 p.m. — BYOD Night at the Torrington Library, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. Watch “Goodbye, Christopher Robin”, the story of author A. A. Milne and his inspiration for telling the stories of our favorite storybook characters. Bring your own dinner and enjoy a café-like setting in the Community Room. To ensure a seat go to torringtonlibrary.org.

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. 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.

Friday, Feb. 23

MILK AND COOKIES: Milk & Cookies Club at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, begins Jan. 19 and continues on Fridays through Feb. 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. for grades K-6. Meet Paddington Bear, a teddy bear that was found at a train station in London. Each week enjoy a peanut-free snack while Mrs. Shaia reads a chapter from Paddington Takes the Test aloud. Each child gets a complimentary copy of the book. 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.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Tickets are now avaialable for the Goshen Players’ upcoming musical, “It Shoulda Been You,” opening April 13 for 8 shows over 3 weekends. Call 860-491-9988 or visit Goshenplayers.org

MOVIE MATINEES: Movie Matinee Fridays at the Morris Senior Center are held the second and fourth Friday of each month at 1 p.m. and are free. Jan. 26, Battle of the Sexes. Feb. 9 — Victoria & Abdul, PG-13. Feb. 23 — The Glass Castle, PG-13.

NORTHWEST KID ROCK: Torrington Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Northwest Kid Rock Contest, open to youth ages 8 to 14 from Torrington and surrounding towns. Past winners are not eligible to participate. Application forms are available at the Torrington Library Parks and Recreation office or under Parks and Recreation on www.torringtonct.org, due by Feb. 23, auditions March 3 at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. Finals on Saturday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Prizes awarded to top recipients.

COFFEE HOUSE: All are invited to a Coffee House at the Battell Chapel, 12 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, on the green, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., for an evening of entertaining stories with David Beers, Richard Byrne and David Torrey, with homemade desserts and fresh coffee. Tickets $15 at the door. Call 860-542-5721 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 24

ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: The 17th annual flea market in Goshen, held to support the preservation of the historic St. Thomas of Villanova Chapel, will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Donahue Hall at St. Thomast Church, Route 63 North in Goshen. Hot dogs, chili and baked goods allow for a break before continuing a search for treasures.

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.

NORFOLK FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market has announced its winter dates for 2018. All markets will be held inside the Norfolk Town Hall, 29 Maple Ave., Norfolk, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Remaining dates are Feb. 24, March 10, March 24, April 7 and April 21. Vendors vary from market to market; visit the Facebook page and www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org to see who will selling that day. Bad weather cancellations will also be posted, along with a list vendors who accept pre-orders.

MARKETING WORKSHOP: Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury, will host a free workshop on email marketing with Red Barn Consulting CEO Cindy Donaldson, Feb. 24, 9-11 a.m. To register, go to www.noblehorizons.org or call 860 435 9553.

DIY SERIES: Scoville Library, Salisbury, 10 a.m. DIY Series: Make Eco Jewelry presented by Green Art Workshop, Susan Smith, co-founder, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at the Scoville Library, Salisbury. Discover

how to upcycle paper, metal, natural objects, and de-shelved library books into one-of-a-kind decor and wearable art. Details, registration at scovillelibrary.org.

HEALTH SERIES: Your Health Series: Dr Lawrence Bronstein presents Brain Health: Protecting Your Brain and Memory, at the Scoville Library, Salisbury, at 4 p.m. Register and find more details at scovillelibrary.org.

WORLD OF HERBS: “Herb Liberation!” with Karen Bussolini, a talk full of insight, practical advice and gorgeous photographs, will be held Feb. 24, 2 p.m. at Kent Town Hall, 31 Kent Green Boulevard. Kent Memorial Library and the Kent Garden Club welcome this widely-published garden photographer, speaker, writer and garden coach. The event is open to the public, $5 per person. Details at kentmemoriallibrary.org.

CHILI DINNER: Sharon Woman’s Club, will hold its 14th Annual Chili Dinner at the Sharon Firehouse, Feb. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. To go orders available from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Eat in or takeout for $14 per person for a full dinner, chili only for $8. Vegetarian chili, pre-orders only. Advance orders suggested. The dinner will also have raffle prizes. For tickets, call Eileen at 860-364-5925.

WINTER WALK: Mystery Winter Walk with Gerry Griswold and Bradley the Museum Dog, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Free; donatoins welcome.

LLAMA WALK: Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, meet in the museum parking lot. $20 per person. Call Debbie at 860-248-0355 to pre-register or to schedule a private llama walk.

ART SHOW RECEPTION: A reception to open the exhibit “Phyllis Nauts: Faces and Figments,” wil lbe held Feb. 24, 4-6 p.m. at the David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. The reception is freel; call 860-824-7424 or go to www.huntlibrary.org for information. The show runs through March 17.

SYRUP MAKING: A contingent of volunteers helped Flanders staff tap over 200 trees recently and now the time has arrived to boil down the sap gathered from these trees to make into maple syrup. Drop by on Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 24-25, March 3-4 and 10-11, 1-4 p.m. for demonstrations and talks. $3 per person. Go to the Flanders Sugar House located a quarter mile up from the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Road in Woodbury. For more information call 203-263-3711, ext. 10 or visit www. flandersnaturecenter.org

56TH CHICKEN BARBECUE: The Harwinton Congregational Church;s 56th Annual Classic Chicken Barbecue will be held Feb. 24 at Harwinton Congregational Church, Route 4 and North Road. Reserved seatings are at 4:45 and 6 p.m. Take out will be available from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $14, $8 for children under 12. Dinner includes a half-barbecue chicken, cole slaw, baked potato, roll, pie and beverage. Dinners may also be donated to area social service agencies and to area elderly and shut-ins for delivery by church members. For reservations, call 860-485-1318.

Sunday, Feb. 25

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Tickets are now avaialable for the Goshen Players’ upcoming musical, “It Shoulda Been You,” opening April 13 for 8 shows over 3 weekends. Call 860491-9988 or visit Goshenplayers.org

SYRUP MAKING: A contingent of volunteers helped Flanders staff tap over 200 trees recently and now the time has arrived to boil down the sap gathered from these trees to make into maple syrup. Drop by on Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 24-25, March 3-4 and 10-11, 1-4 p.m. for demonstrations and talks. $3 per person. Go to the Flanders Sugar House located a quarter mile up from the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Road in Woodbury. For more information call 203-263-3711, ext. 10 or visit www. flandersnaturecenter.org

Monday, Feb. 26

SPELLING CLUB: Spelling Club will meet Jan. 8, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12 and 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, for grades 4-8. Gather with classmates after school and learn the word bank for the Litchfield Spelling Bee. Students will be grouped by age and led in their preparation by Mrs. Shaia and a team of Litchfield Education Foundation members. Participation in the Spelling Bee is not mandatory. 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.

MONDAY MATINEE SERIES: Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, continues the Monday Matinee Series for the month of February. Bring a friend and join us for these free screenings, Mondays at 1 p.m. Feb. 26, Goodbye Christopher Robin. Registration is required; email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call. 860-868-7586.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga Classes — Breathe, stretch and deeply relax with Barbara Putnam, Tuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Wisdom House, Litchfield. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465 to register.

CT YANKEE CHORALE: Calling all experienced singers of all voice parts to join them. Rehearsals for the spring concert will be held each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center Congregational Church on Main Street. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Contact Mary Rolfe at 860-482-5743.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

GULF WAR VETERANS DAY — to be held on February 28, at Coe Memorial Park rain or shine at 12:30 p.m. If weather is inclement, the event will take place in the Civic Center. The public, current and retired military personnel, all veterans — especially those who served in the Gulf War or the continuing War on Terrorism, are invited. Anyone with a damaged American flag — torn, faded, or otherwise damage — may bring turn them in to be properly disposed of. The event is sponsored by the Torrington Veterans Support Committee and its member groups.

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, March 1

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: 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 850430-9317.

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 860-5670671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Saturday, March 3

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. Tuesday, March 6 CT YANKEE CHORALE: Calling all experienced singers of all voice parts to join them. Rehearsals for the spring concert will be held each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center Congregational Church on Main Street. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Contact Mary Rolfe at 860-482-5743.

Wednesday, March 7

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, March 8

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: 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 850430-9317.

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 860-5670671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Saturday, March 10

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. Tuesday, March 13 CT YANKEE CHORALE: Calling all experienced singers of all voice parts to join them. Rehearsals for the spring concert will be held each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center Congregational Church on Main Street. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Contact Mary Rolfe at 860-482-5743.