CALENDAR

Saturday, April 14

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Warren Congregational Church, corners of routes 45/ 341 in Warren, will hold a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings, beverages and homemade desserts on Saturday, April 14, 4:30-7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, $5 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the parish hall and meeting house maintenance. For more information call 860-868-7106

RIVERTON FISHING DERBY: The much-anticipated Riverton Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, April 14 on the West Branch of the Farmington Riverton. Pancake breakfast, 4 a p.m. at Riverton Fire Department firehouse, is followed by the derby from 6-10 a.m. Bring catch back to the firehouse for weigh-in. Zak’s Pool is designated for kids 10 and under. Uncle Aaron’s Tackle Shack & Tony Fillie will have a dozen rod and reels ready to be used for the derby including bait. Grand prize is a Hitchcock Chair, other prizes provided. For information call the Riverton General Store at 860-379-0811.

SPRING MEDITATION: Spring Passage Meditation with Marlow Shami will be held April 14, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Free to members, $5 guests. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Call 860-5670857 to pre-register or register online at www.whitememorialcc.org

FASHIONABLY CONNECTICUT: The Sharon Historical Society & Museum presents “Fashionably Connecticut: A Century of Connecticut Fashion, 18601960”, a lecture program by the Connecticut Historical Society on Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the second floor Chapin meeting room of the Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main St., Rt. 41, Sharon. Guests are invited to the society’s annual meeting which is at 10 am, immediately preceding the lecture and also located at the Chapin meeting room of the Town Hall. For more information and directions, email director@sharonhist.org, call 860-364-5688 or visit www.sharonhist.org.

WOMAN’S CLUB FUNDRAISER: The Thomaston Woman’s Club and the Friends of the Thomaston Library will host the second annual “Lift Your Spirits,” a wine, beer and spirits tasting event on Saturday, April 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library on 248 Main Street. Tastings, appetizers, prize drawings, music and a silent auction for the $35 ticket, for 21 and older. Tickets can be purchased at Black Rock Wine and Spirit, 21 Waterbury Rd., the Thomaston Library. from any club member, or at the door that night. For further informat the library at 860-283-4339. H.O.R.S.E. PARADE: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut’s Spring Horse Parade will be held April 14, 1-3 p.m., at 43 Wilbur Rd., Washington. Meet the horses and learn about adoption, sponsor and lease opportunities as well as volunteering. For questions or more information go to

, call 860-8681960 or email horsectinfo@gmail.com. READING JUBILEE: The Friends of the Hotchkiss Library will present a Reading Jubilee to celebrate National Library Week on April 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with 15 or more participating organizations reading to children and adults. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 860 364-5041, or go to www.hotchkisslibrary.org.

School’s Spring Carnival to benefit the Jane Lloyd Fund will be held April 14, 6-11 p.m. at the Flood Athletic Center. The fund helps cancer patients in Region 1 with expenses while they receive treatment. The carnival will have food, games and atttractions for all ages. Admission $5 per person or $20 per family. Donations welcome. More information, search the Salisbury School Director of Student Activities at www.salisburyschool.org.

MYSTERY ANIMAL: Mystery Animal Meet and Greet, April 14, 3:30 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet one of the center’s live education animals. For adults and children; $6/$3.

SCRAPBOOKING DAY: A Scrapbooking Day will be held on Saturday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington. $40 fee includeS lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert and prizes and a make and take. Call Nancy at 860-482-4924 for availability.

POTLUCK SUPPER: The Colebrook Land Conservancy is holding its 16th Annual Potluck Supper Saturday, April 14, 5 p.m. at the Colebrook Community and Senior Center in Colebrook center. Admission is free; bring a dish or dessert to share. After dinner, hear about turtles from expert John Foley, followed by a reading from children’s author Sara Videtto, “Turtle’s First Winter.” For information call Tom Redington, Trustee, at 203-216-2180 or email tredington@redingtoninc.com

YIDDISH CLASS: Temple Beth Israel announces the 2nd Yiddish class that will be held on Saturday, April 14, 12-1:30 p.m. Rabbi Max will be looking specifically at a piece of Yiddish poetry and delving into what it might tell us about Judaism and Jewish learning years ago, with singing and other activities. The class will be held at Temple Beth Israel, 74 Park Place, in Winsted. Cost is $10 per person. Call 860 379-8923 for further information.

MAGIC OF COMMUNICATION: Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, will present Magic of Communication presented by Greg Dwyer, April 14 at 11 a.m. Based on neuroscience and a little storytelling, he will entertain and educate on the magic of communication. For information and to register go to scovillelibrary.org.

and Me”, Being the Celebratory, Profound and Tormented Musings of Walt Whitman, a play reading by William Kinsolving, will be held at 4 p.m,. April 14, at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For information and to register g to scovillelibrary.org.

PRINCESS IN BLACK PARTY: A Goat Avenger & Princess in Black Party wiill be held April 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, for ages 3-8. 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/Children’s Events.

MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night at the Warner Theatre,. Main Street, Torrington, April 14, 8 p.m., $5 general admission, “The Sandlot,” rated PG – about a young boy whose family moves to a new town and he wants to play baseball. warnertheatre.org

TAG SALE, FAIR: A Tag Sale & Craft Fair will be held April 14 at the Sullivan Senior Center, 88 E. Albert St., Torrington. To rent a table for tag sale or crafts, $15 for seniors, $20 under 60 – call 860-489-2211.

COFFE HOUSE: First Church of Winsted continues its spring season of Steam Vent Coffee House, April 14 from 6-10 p.m. Open Mic from 6-6:30 with sign up the night of the event, followed by performances until 10 p.m. Chinese smorgasbord in the cafe.

FLEA MARKET: The 20th Annual Indoor Flea Market and Craft Show will be held Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Woodbury’s North Congregational Church, 11 Main St. No., Woodbury, at the corner of Rts. 6 and 47 intersection. Sponsor is North Congregational

Church’s Women’s Fellowship. For more information or how to become a craft vendor, contact Sharon Sherman at 203-695-5410.

CARD TRICK CLASSES: The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host two card trick classes for adults and teenagers age 14 years and older with Master Magician Sandy Rhoades on Friday, April 13 and Friday, April 20, 6-8 p.m. The lessons are free and each participant will be provided with a deck of playing cards. Advance signup is required. Stop by the library at 63 Main Street in Falls Village or call 860-824-7424 to RSVP.

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.

GIANT TAG SALE: A giant tag sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield in Pilgrim Hall, located on the Shrine grounds, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, Thursday, April 12 through Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 15, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations from sales help with the upkeep of the Shrine. Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com for further information.

READING JUBILEE: The Friends of the Hotchkiss Library celebrate National Library Week, April 8-14, with a Reading Jubilee, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants from 15 Sharon organizations and offices will read excerpts from their favorite poetry, stories, and books. An hour with children reading will take place from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Refreshments made from recipes in the Friends’ community cookbook, Sharon Cooks, will be served. For more information, call the Library at 860 364-5041, or visit www.hotchkisslibrary.org.

FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST: East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual fisherman’s breakfast on Saturday, April 14, 5-11 a.m. The all-youcan-eat breakfast is $6 for adults, $4 for children, with door prizes. Proceeds benefit the fire company.

Sunday, April 15

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.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Torrington Chapter of UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in the USA, will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast Sunday April 15, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at Saint Peter’s Lower Hall on East Main Street in Torrington. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 children 12 ants d under. Tickets available at door or call 860489-8903.

FREE CONCERT: North Congregational Church, New Hartford is offering a free concert by the Farmington Valley Band on Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered afterwards. Music will include classical, marches, songs from musicals, and other popular songs. For further information call 860379-2466

FIRE COMPANY BREAKFAST: Northfield Fire Company will hold its monthly breakfast on April 15, :30-11 a.m. Firefighters serve pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon and home fries all made to order. Hungry man (all you can eat), $7, regular $6 and children, $4. The firehouse is located at 12 Knife Shop Road, Northfield. Any questions, call 860-283-9303.

AUXILIARY BREAKFAST: Women’s Auxiliary of the Warren Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., will hold a pancake breakfast at the Warren Community Center, Sackett Hill Road, April 15, 7:30-11 a.m. All you can eat: O.J., pancakes – plan or blueberry, sausage, coffee or tea. Tickets are: Adults $5 and children $2. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 860-868-2187.

WINTER CONCERT: The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston offers its final 2018 winter concert on April 15 at 2:30 pm, at the First Congregational Church of Thomaston, 135 Main St., featuring the Saddle Creek Country Band. The church is handicap accessible. Refreshments follow in the fellowship hall. For further information, visit www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Monday, April 16

CURRENT EVENTS FOR TEENS: Current Events for Teens, April 16, 6:30 p.m. for grades 7 and up, will meet at the Burlington Public Library. Kick off April Break with intense discussions about current events, politics, and pop culture. No pre-set topics with Miss Sara serving as a moderator to keep discussions civil. Refreshments served. Registration required; go to www.burlingtonctlibrary.info.

MOVIE MONDAY: Movie Mondays at the Beekley presents “CoCo,” vibrant Disney/Pixar film that explores the traditions of the Day of the Dead, a child’s desire to become a musician despite his family’s wishes, April 16, 11 a.m. Free. For information call 860-3797235.

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

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 17

ANNEX GALLERY: Five Points Annex Gallery, located at 17 Water St. in downtown Torrington, will open “Pastels on Sheetrock” a new solo exhibition, April 17-30, with an opening reception April 20, 4:30-7:30 p.m., free. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Mondays, 1-5 p.m., and by appointment. 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.

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.

BEEKLEY GARDEN: Planting the Beekley Children’s Garden will be held April 17 at 11 a.m. for ages 3 and up with an adult. Join Ms. Nicole in the Children’s Library to plan and plant the library’s annual vegetable garden. Wear appropriate gardening clothes. For more information call the Beekley Memorial Library at 860-379-7235.

SPRING BREAK CAMPS: “Sense”sational Spring Break Camp, April 17-20, with sessions for grades 1-3 and grades 4-6, will be held at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litcfield. Advanced registration is required; call 860-5670857 or visit www.whitememorialcc.org. Registration begins March 5. Members: $20/child per session or $70/child for the week. Non-members: $35/child per session or $120/child for the week.

Wednesday, April 18

EARTH FILM AND SUPPER: Earth Film & Soup Supper with ““The Rise of Vertical Farming” will be held April 18, with supper at 6:30 p.m. and the film at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Admission is free. A discussion follows the screening.

MEET ECAD: Meet Beau from ECAD: Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities on Wednesday, April 18, 11 a.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, Central Avenue, New Hartford. Learn about these dogs and what they do. For more information call 860-379-7235.

DONATE BLOOD: Noble Horizons will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive on April 18, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. There is a critical need for blood in Connecticut, especially the universal 0-. Appointments may be made at 1-800-RED-CROSS or www.redcrossblood.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 19

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.

SNAKES ALIVE: Snakes Alive” with Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center, an interactive demonstration featuring snakes of all kinds, will be held April 19, 11 a.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, Central Avenue, New Hartford. For more information call the Beekley Memorial Library at 860-379-7235.

DIABETES WORKSHOPS: People at risk for developing diabetes, have diabetes, or support or care for a person with diabetes, can learn the latest diabetes management techniques at a free 6week workshop beginning Thursday, April 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Noble Horizons, Cobble Road, Salisbury. Certified diabetes instructor Anne Hummel, MS, RN, will discuss medication, meal planning, exercise routines, emergency treatment, blood sugar monitoring and interpretation and much more. Each class begins with a walk from 9:30-10 a.m. The workshop continues weekly on Thursdays through May 17, with a final class on Monday, May 21. Call Noble Horizons Director of Education, Cathy Christofel at 860-435-9851, ext. 166 to learn more or to register.

COMM-CON CONVENTION: The Student Senate of Northwestern Connecticut Community College will sponsor Northwestern Comm-Con, a Cosplay, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Convention, on April 19, 4-8 p.m. on the college’s campus in Winsted. Students are admitted free with a ticket from the Student Activities Office in advance. Public admission $5. The convention will have speakers, vendors and displays. For more information, please contact Andrew Wetmore, Director of Student Activities at 860-738-6344, or by email: awetmore@nwcc.edu.

HISTORY BITES: On Thursday, April 19th Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, will present Don Mituzas, president of the Putnam/Westchester Metal Detecting Club, with a “History Bites” lecture highlighting that search and the discoveries that came from it. The free lunchtime lecture series will be held at 12 p.m. at Flanders Studio located at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury. Bring lunch; beverages and dessert will be provided. Reservations requested, donations welcome. To register call 203-2633711, ext. 10.

Friday, April 20

BOOK TALK: An Inky Summer: A Book Talk by Authors Fred and Cheryl Lowman, will be held April 20, 10:30 a.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, Central Avenue, New Hartford. Books available for purchase and signing. For more information on these programs, contact the Beekley Memorial Library at 860379-7235.

FRIDAY FEAST AND DANCING: Friday Feast and Dancing Feet at the Litchfield Community Center will be held 12-2 p.m. on Friday April 20, with music by Ron Murray. Cost is $7 per person, pre-registration is required. Call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org.On May 18, Friday Feast has music by Lew & The Good Time Guys.

CARD TRICK CLASS: The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host its second card trick class for adults and teenagers 14 and up with Master Magician Sandy Rhoades, April 20, 6-8 p.m. The lessons are free and each participant will be provided with a deck of playing cards. Advance signup is required. Drop by the library at 63 Main Street in Falls Village or call 860-8247424 to RSVP.

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.

Saturday, April 21

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.

INDOOR TAG SALE: The Holy Rosary Society of St. John Paul The Great Parish, formerly St. Peter Holy Rosary Society, will be holding an Indoor Tag Sale on Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in St. Peter Hall 107 East Main Street Torrington. A wide variety of items will be available; free coffee provided.

EARTH DAY HIKE: Earth Day is on Saturday, April 21st and the public is invited to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 21 with a hike through the Van Vleck Sanctuary in Woodbury with naturalist Dr. Edward Boisits. Suitable for all ages and hiking levels; meet in the Sugar House Parking Lot at 9 a.m. The walk is free; donations welcome. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org.or call 203-263-3711 Ext. 10 for more information.

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM: Wisdom House will present “The Spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin –Session 2” with Sally Campbell Woodhall, April 21 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Understand how his legacy is present in the current spiritual climate of ecology, feminism, and interfaith dialogue. See how his writings challenge us as participatory members of the earth community. The fee for the program is $60 per person through April 14. Registration after that date is $75 . Program includes lunch. To register call 860-5673163 or email: programs@wisdomhouse.org

WINE & BEER TASTING: Catholic Women’s Club of St. Martin of Tours Parish will hold a wine and beer tasting fundraiser, April 21, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Canaan Country Club, 74 High St., Canaan. Tickets are $30 advance, $35 at the door and include tastings, appetizers and desserts, gift basket raffles and auction. To reserve by April 19, go to Stmartinoftoursct.org. 10 percent of orders placed by April 21 will be donated back to CWC, St. Martin of Tours Parish.