CALENDAR

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 860-379-3369.

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 eight shows over three weekends. Call 860-4919988 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.-noon 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 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 eight shows over three weekends. Call 860-4919988 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 860-2941423.

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, 1:30- 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 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 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 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

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.