CALENDAR

Monday, April 2

AUDUBON SOCIETY: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will meet Monday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202 in Litchfield. The speaker is Katie Blake, manager of the Bird Friendly Communities Program at Audubon Connecticut, who will discuss plants for birds. A potluck dinner precedes the program; bring your own place setting and a disch to share. The public is welcome to attend.

DATA BASICS: Connecticut Data Academy offers Data Basics, an introductory session to increase data literacy, and help anyone working with civic groups, non-profits, municipal organizations effectively use their data and data from other sources, April 2, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information on this free seminar, which will take place in Torrington location to be determined by number of registrants), visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2018-data-basicstorrington-tickets-42723834138.

WOMAN’S CLUB: The Torrington Woman’s Club will meet April 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Center Congregational Church, 155 Main St., Torrington. Seasoned bird watcher Diane Twining will introduce the group to the enjoyment of bird watching. Refreshments follow the program. Non-members are welcome to come for the presentation by calling 860-618-3928 to reserve a seat.

MONDAY MOVIES: Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, will hold April Monday Matinees at 1 p.m. Registration is requested; email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586. The schedule: LBJ, April 2; Darkets Hour, April 9, The Greatest Showman, April 16, Molly’s Game, April 23. All the Money in the World, April 30.

ARCHIVE READINGS: Readings from the Archves will be held at the Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, April 2 at 10 a.m. Hear “A Walk Through New Preston in the 1960s,” written by W. Douglas McHan, Jr. The program is free; call the Gunn Museum at 860-868-7756 or visit www.gunnmuseum.org for information.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

Tuesday, April 3

OPEN HOUSE: Northwestern Connecticut Community College is holding a Spring Open House, April 3, 6-8 p.m.in the Draper Conference Center. Learn about the programs available at NCCC, meet faculty and staff, and more. For more information, visit https:// www.nwcc.edu/open-house/.

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga Classes are held at Wisdom House; April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 5:30 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.

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.

FASHION SHOW: Altrusa International of Litchfield County will hold its annual fashion show on Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Chatterly’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Rd., Torrington. Profits earned will go to support local organizations and for College Scholarships. Fashions will be provided by J Jill in Canton. Tickets are $30, including dinner, and must be purchased in advance. Call 860-798-6966 by April 17 to reserve a seat. There are many chances to win prizes including a $100 gift certificate from J Jill.

Wednesday, April 4

COOKBOOK CLUB: The Cookbook Club, “Cooking from Europe,” will meet April 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. The next culinary exploration is Europe — France, Spain, England, Germany and more. We will order a variety of books and then it’s up to you. Let your imagination and taste buds transport you. 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.

SAFE DRIVING COURSE: AARP Safe Drivers Course will be held at The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday April 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 memers, $20 non-members. Pre-registration is required, call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org.

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.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

Thursday, April 5

NOYES’ HOUSE: The Glass HouseNoyes House: A Comparison, with Frederick Noyes, will be held April 5, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Eliot Noyes (architect of the Oliver Wolcott Library) and Philp Johnson were two major architectural figures of the last generation with worldwide reputations. Frederick Noyes, Eliot Noyes’ son, will discuss their two houses in a close comparison, along with the men behind them. 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.

AUTHOR TALK: Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, welcomes National Book Award finalist and New York Times best-selling author Amy Bloom for a talk and signing of her new, and first, historical novel, “White Houses,” April 5, 6 p.m. in the Wykeham Room. Registration is required; email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586

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

POETRY NIGHT: To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Torrington Library is hosting a Book Spine Poetry Night on Thursday, April 5, 6-7 p.m. Have fun creating poetry from book titles and become a book spine poetry master. Snacks provided. Details and registration at torringtonlibrary.org.

GOSHEN GARDEN CLUB: The Goshen Garden Club will meet April 5 at Goshen Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St. Goshen, with lunch at noon, business meeting at 1 p.m. and the program, Rain Gardening with Donna Katsuranis, to follow. $5 for guests. For more information call 860-618-0267 or go to goshengardenclub.org.

LARC JOB FAIR: LARC will hold a job fair April 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. at LARC, 314 Main Street, Torrington. As residential programs expand, all shifts need counselors and in-home support professionals. Come prepared for a pre-interview and bring a CT driver’s license, Social Security card, diploma or GED certificate and any training certifications, a resume and references. For more information, including job descriptions visit www.litchfieldarc.org.

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.

FILM SCREENING: Northwestern Connecticut Community College’s Cultural Planning Committee and the Northwest Conservation District will host the screening of “A Plastic Ocean” Thursday, April 5, 6:30 pm, in Founders Hall Auditorium. The film is free and open to the public. For more information about this event contact Jim Patterson, co-chair of the Cultural Planning Committee at JPatterson@nwcc.edu.

Friday, April 6

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

BUNCO FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Veneta Ladies Auxiliary Bunco for Scholarships fundraiser will be held April 6 at the Veneta Soceity, 108 Central Ave., Torrington. The event benefits local students and includes a penny auction, snacks and desserts and a cash bar. The event is full; for information, call 860-294-1423.

LARC WINE TASTING: The Arc of Litchfield County (LARC) Annual Spring Wine Tasting serves up a wonderful, convivial evening on Friday, April 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Chatterley’s Banquet Hall, 371 Pinewoods Rd, Torrington. Tiekcts are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. VIP tickets are $60 with premiere wines, scotch, bourbon and hors-d’oeuvres upstairs in the VIP room. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.litchfieldarc.org.

FLANDERS WILDFLOWERS: The Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust will host area naturalists Peter and Barbara Rzasa Friday, April 6, 7 p.m., for a PowerPoint presentation featuring photos taken by Barbara, an accomplished photographer highlighting the “Wildflowers of Flanders.”. Discover interesting facts about these native wildflowers as stories and flower folklore about them is shared. The cost is $5 for members or