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$10 for non-members. Those interested may register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

WELLNESS FAIR: The Northwest Corner Prevention Network in partnership with Housatonic Valley Regional High School is sponsoring its second annual community Wellness Fair Friday, April 6, 1:30- 5:30 p.m. at the high school, 246 Warren Turnpike Road, Falls Village. The free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of vendors, free demonstrations and giveaways. For more information, email NCPN at ncpncoalition@gmail.com.

CHAIR YOGA: Chair Yoga is offered at the Burlington Public Library on Fridays, 10:30 a.m., April 6, 13, 20 and 27. Learn to stretch the entire body, work on balance and find some time for yourself. No prior yoga experience is required — just comfy clothes, a bottle of water and we provide the chair. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

GRANGE MEETING: The regular meeting of Riverton Grange will be held at the grange hall on Route 20 on Friday, April 6, at 7:30 pm. The theme of the program for the evening will be Earth Day. Refreshments will be provided after the meeting. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable foods which will be distributed to the local food banks.

Saturday, April 7

ONLINE MEDICAL INFO: Medical Information on the Internet will be held at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, April 7 at 2 p.m. Library Director, Claudia Cayne, will guide you through best approaches to finding reliable, credible information on medical conditions and doctors online. For information go to scovillelibrary.org.

TOVAH MARTIN TALK: The Minor Memorial Library will host a lecture and book signing by renowned garden author Tovah Martin on Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m., to introduce her newest book “The Garden in Every Sense and Season”. Copies will be available for sale. Martin mindfully explores her garden through smell, sound, touch, and taste, prompting the reader to plug into his or her own landscape. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www.minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions.

TREATING SICK CHILDREN:A discussion about treating hospitalized children with respect and support while dealing with illnesses, presented by Deborah Vilas, will be held at the Kent Memorial Library on Saturday, April 7 2:30 p.m. The topic is “Parents As Heroes, Supporting Children Through Medical Encounters.” This event is free and open to the public. To register or for more information call 860927-3761; email kmlinfo@biblio.org; stop by or go to kentmemoriallibrary.org.

LIBRARY FOODIES: Burlington Public Library’s Foodies will meet April 7, 2 p.m., to make Harry Potter Cockroach Clusters. For grades 5-12; free, registration required. Recipe includes peanut butter, oats, mini marshmallows, Reese’s Pieces, cocoa, milk, butter, and pretzel pieces. To sign up, go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH:American Legion Post 44 will honor USMC Sgt. Glenn Dennis as its Veteran of the Month on Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. at the All-Wars Memorial, Route 202 in front of the Bantam Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road, Route 202. A reception follows the ceremony at the hall. For information email post44.bantam@gmail.com

Animal Meet and Greet at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, April 7, 3:30 p.m. Meet one of the foundation’s resident educaton animals. Free to members, $6 adults, $3 children.

PENNY AUCTION: A penny auction will be held April 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Barkhamsted School, 65 Ripley Hill Road, Barkhamsted. Bidding starts at 2:30 p.m., with 50 tickets for $5. Bid on gift certificates, gift baskets, museum and aquarium passes, local ski passes, photo sessions and other items. Concessions available for sale. Donations being accepted; contact Stephanie Green ~ stephanie.green@snet.net ~860-3248695. The event is sponsored by the school’s PTO.

MEDICAL INFO ONLINE: Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, April 7 2:00 Medical Information on the Internet will be presented April 7, 2 p.m. at Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Library Director, Claudia Cayne, will provide best approaches to finding reliable, credible information on medical conditions and doctors online. Details and registration at scoville.org.

CONTRA DANCE: Put some “spring” in your step at the Cornwall Contra Dance , 24 Pine St., Cornwall, April 7, 7 p.m. with music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by Rich Sbardella. All dances taught, no partner necessary. Donations accepted to pay the caller. For more information call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

SPRING CROP: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department’s Spring Crop will be held April 7, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at First Congregational Church, located at 835 Riverside Ave., Torrington. Registration is $40 person,includes a space for crafting as well as meals and snacks throughout the day, with raffle prizes and onsite craft vendors. All proceeds will benefit the Department’s General Fund. Email drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com or contact Nikki Maccalous at 860-307-9044 or Gabrielle Palladino at 860-8061504 to reserve a spot.

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 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.

FAMILY FISHING CLASS: CT DEEP CARE Family Fresh Water Fishing Class will be held April 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. All activities are free of charge and all materials are provided. Instruction from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and fishing at Point Folly from 12-3 p.m. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Pre-registration required; call 860-567-0857.

EARLY DETECTION: Know the 10 Warning Signs: Early Detection Matters, with professionals from the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held April 6, 11 a.m. at Noble Horizons, Cobble Road, Salisbury. Reservations for this free program may be made at www.noblehorizons.org or at 860-435-9851.

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.

MANUFACTURING EXHIBIT, TALK: The Cornwall Library is hosting programs to commemorate Connecticut’s manufacturing history. The exhibit, “Brazen Grit: Images of Brass Valley” with photographs by Emery (Ted) Roth, II and Lazlo Gyorsok, is on view through April . On Saturday, April 7 at 4 p.m., Ted Roth will give a talk and slideshow which elaborate on this legendary part of the state’s history and its culture. Senator Chris Murphy has been invited to this program. All programs will be held at the library at 30 Pine St.; call 860672-6874 for more information.

EDUCATION IN CRISIS TALK: Dr. Stephen Keith Sagarin, Associate Professor at the Sunbridge Institute in Chestnut Ridge, NY, and Executive Director & Faculty Chair at Berkshire Waldorf High School in Stockbridge, MA, will present “The Perpetual Crisis in U.S. Education,” Saturday, April 7 at the Scoville Memorial Library at 4 p.m. For more information, call 413-298-3800 or 860-4352838.

CHILI COOKOFF: The Roxbury Congregational Church, 24 Church St., will host its third annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, April 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. There will be a variety of different chilies for sampling, including vegetarian, all prepared by local restaurants and caterers as well as live entertainment by musician Don Lowe and raffles for gift certificates to local venues. After sampling, vote for your favorite chili, and have a bowl for dinner with salad, beverage, cornbread, and dessert. Gluten free cornbread and desert will be available, $15 adults, $12 seniors, $6 children under 10. For further information, call the church at 860-355-1978 or e-mail rossslmn@gmail.com.

BEER HUNT: The Torrington Elks Lodge #372 will hold an Easter Beer Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m, first hunt at 12 p.m., at Elks Pond, 180 Guerdat Road, Torrington. Half of all proceeds will go to local Veterans. Over 21 only, tickets $25 include beer, wine and soda, food for sale, raffles and many prizes as well as a silent auction. Three timed “hunts” in three different designated hunting areas of the Elks Pond location will have Ten Golden Eggs with donated prizes from area businesses. Tickets can be purchased at the Elks Lodge #372 Downstairs Bar, or by calling Mary 860-459-4897.

GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE: Unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Oz Griebel will be speaking in the fourth of the Winsted Community Bookstore's series, State of the State: Perspectives for Connecticut's Future, April 7, 11 a.m. at the bookstore, 414 Main Street. Seating is limited; RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com to register.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, COLLECTION DRIVE: Boy Scouts Troop 1027 in Winsted is holding its fifth annual pancake breakfast and raffle, Saturday, April 7, 8-11 a.m. at the St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 55 Oak Street, Winsted. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice; tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. Take out is available. The troop is also collecting donations of used clothing and household items in good condition - no mattresses, baby gear, large appliances, auto parts, cleaning products, tires or building materials accepted. Proceeds benefit the troop’s year-end trip to New Hampshire. For information: 860-480-1312.

Sunday, April 8

POURS & PAIRINGS FOR PAWS: Tickets are on sale now for Pours & Pairings for Paws, a wine, chocolate and cheese pairing event benefiting Connecticut Humane Society pets., April 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Haight-Brown Vineyard, 29 Chestnut Hill Road, Litchfield. Learn about and sample Connecticut-made wines, enjoy a raffle, and take home a complimentary HBV wine glass. Visit http://bit.ly/pairingsforpaws for more information and to register.

TONI MORRISON: Toni Morrison Book Discussion With Melissa Mentzer will be held April 8, 1-2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. In “The Bluest Eye” explore boundaries: the boundaries of emotional suffering and how we respond to it, and the boundaries of this world and the spirit world. 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.

READ AND PLAY: A group of Hotchkiss students will be at Scoville Library on Sunday afternoons, 2-3:30 p.m. through April to do a short story time, and then hang out for an hour to read one-on-one with any kids who want to hear a good book and to play with those who want to build and color. scovillelibrary.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.

OPEN COURTHOUSE DAY: Open Courthouse Day, hosted by the Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust, will be held on Sunday,, April 8, 1-5 p.m. at the old county courthouse. Members of the trust will be there to welcome people, to guide them, and to answer questions. Also, visitors will be able to see conceptual plans for altering the interior and the rear of the building in order to repurpose the courthouse for the Litchfield town hall. Those plans can also be viewed on the Trust’s website: http://www.litchfieldpreservation-ct.org.

SPRING SPLASH: Take a refreshing swim in Lake Wononscopomuc (Lakeville Lake) on April 8 and raise funds for the Housatonic FFA Alumni John Rice Scholarship and The Jane Lloyd Fund. The Housatonic FFA John Rice Scholarship. More information is available at 860-435-9866.

SING OUT! CONCERT: SingOut! CT, Connecticut’s Premier Glee Group for Young Voices, returns for a concert to welcome in the spring, on Sunday, April 8, 2 p.m. Part of the Gunn Memorial Library Musicians Series, the concert will be held in Wersebe Hall at the Parish House to accommodate the anticipated number attending. To register, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586.

FREE HEALING SESSION: Healing Modalities Institute is offering an open free healing session on Sunday, April 8, 1-3:30 p.m. at The Owl Center in Depot Square Mall, 51 Depot Street Suite 213 Watertown, at the Farm Shop entrance. No appointment is necessary and there is no fee for the healing services, donations are accepted but not required.

Monday, April 9

S.T.E.M. MESSAGES: S.T.E.M. Secret Messages at the Burlington Public Library, April 9, 4:30 p.m., for grades 1-4, parents welcome. Celebrate National Library Week with science; discover how to write secret messages using three different everyday objects: lemon juice, crayons, and Vaseline. Learn the science behind each method through experiments and short videos. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

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.

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: April 9, The Greatest Showman, April 16, Molly’s Game, April 23. All the Money in the World, April 30.

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

PAINTING DEMONSTRATION: The Watertown Art League will be hosting a demonstration of acrylic on aluminum by Professional Artist, Anda Styler, Monday April 9, 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Hall, 40 DeForest St. in Watertown. The presentation is free and open to the public. The Watertown Art League meets the second Monday of the month in April, May, June, September, October, and November. For more information about the demonstration call May at 203574-2835 or visit www.walart.org/

Tuesday, April 10

MAD RIVER LIT FEST: Northwestern Connecticut Community College’s annual Mad River Literary Festival will be held on Tuesday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 11, on its campus in Winsted in Founders Hall Auditorium, starting at 6:30 p.m. The Festival also coincides with the publication of the annual Mad River Anthology, a journal of student writing in almost continual publication since the college’s founding in 1965. On Tuesday there will be a Community Reading emceed by NCCC Public Speaking students and featuring community members and students. The evening will be highlighted by readings by three NCCC faculty poets, Kateri Kosek, Jacqueline Welsh and Jim Kelleher. Poets Daniel Donaghy and Margo Schilpp will read on Wednesday, April 12. Readings on each night will be followed by a reception and book signing.