CALENDAR

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 House-Noyes 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 $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, 1:305:30 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 860-3502181 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 860-927-3761; 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 AllWars 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

MYSTERY ANIMAL: Mystery 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 ~860-324-8695. 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 860-806-1504 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 preorders.

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. Preregistration 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 860-672-6874 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 860-435-2838.

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 860-4594897.

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.