CALENDAR

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 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 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.

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 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.noon 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. Sen. 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.

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 noon , 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 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. Proceeds benefit the troop’s year-end trip to New Hampshire. For information: 860-480-1312.