CALENDAR

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 860738-6344, or by email: awetmore@nwcc.edu.

HISTORY BITES: On Thursday, 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 203-263-3711, ext. 10.

PROM DRESS SALE: Through the month of April, Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, is holding a Prom Dress Sale, with prom dresses for $20 or less, shoes for $6 or less, and accessories for $4 or less. The shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday , April 19, the Northwestern Comm-Con takes place at Northwestern Connecticut Community College, April 19, 4-8 p.m. in both Greenwoods Hall Gymnasium and Founders Hall Auditorium. Events are free for students and staff and $5 for the general public. Participants in cosplay dress are encouraged to visit Greenwoods Hall, where a backdrop from the Warner Theater is available for photo opportunities, and the Laurel City Fencing Society will be demonstrating medieval combat techniques.

ROAST PORK DINNER: The Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St.,will hold a roast pork dinner, April 19, 6 p.m. at the church. The meal includes roast pork, vegetables, potatoes, homemade desserts, and beverages. Reservations are advised for eating in, take out, or delivery in the Winsted area. Call 860-379-6386, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; leave a message. Food pantry donations welcome. Admission is $11 for adults, $6 for children under 23.

Friday, April 20

HANDCRAFTS AROUND THE WORLD: The 29th annual Handcrafts Around the World sale will be held Friday, 12-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Pine Meadow Firehouse, Route 44/366 Main St., New Hartford. The sale features jewelry, dolls and many other handmade items, with proceeds used to support various charities. For information, call Carol at 860379-5356.

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 860-824-7424 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.

PROM DRESS SALE: Through the month of April, Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, is holding a Prom Dress Sale, with prom dresses for $20 or less, shoes for $6 or less, and accessories for $4 or less. The shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, April 21

HANDCRAFTS AROUND THE WORLD: The 29th annual Handcrafts Around the World sale will be held Friday, 12-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Pine Meadow Firehouse, Route 44/366 Main St., New Hartford. The sale features jewelry, dolls and many other handmade items, with proceeds used to support various charities. For information, call Carol at 860-379-5356.

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.

POLAR EXPLORATION: “To the Ends of the Earth: The Truth Behind the Glory of Polar Exploration” A new book by local author John Dippel, will be held April 21, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. To register go to scovillelibrary.org

GIFTS OF THE EARTH: Saturday, April 21, Walk In Beauty: Celebrating the Gifts of the Earth with Thomasina Levy and Leslie Johnson, will be held April 21 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register www.wisdomhouse.org.

PROM DRESS SALE: Through the month of April, Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, is holding a Prom Dress Sale, with prom dresses for $20 or less, shoes for $6 or less, and accessories for $4 or less. The shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

SPIRITUAL DRUMMING: Spiritual Drumming with Susan Strand at Wisdom House, Litchfield, April 21, 10-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. To register or for more information: sstrand@snet.net

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: The Connecticut Civil War Round Table will hold its April meeting on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. in Torrington. Author Jamie Malanowski will discuss his book “Commander Will Cushing, Daredevil Hero of the Civil War.” Guests welcome for $5. More information available at www.ctcwrt.org, or by calling president Mary-Lou Pavlik at 860-489-1618.

KITES! EXHIBIT: David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village, will host the group art exhibit KITES! Flights of Fancy with a free,public reception with sips and nibbles on Saturday, April 21, 4-6 p.m. KITES! runs through Saturday, May 19. For more information call 860-824-7424 or visit www.huntlibrary.org.

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 date is 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.

SEVEN HEARTHS REVEALED: “Seven Hearths Revealed,” a fundraising party for the Kent Historical Society, will be held April 21 at 6 p.m., Seven Hearths Museum, 4 Studio Hill Rd. Kent. Includes silent auction of artwork by local artists to fund George Laurence Nelson Scholarship. For tickets see www.kenthistoricalsociety.org

EMPOWERING WOMEN: Workman Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 60 Brightwood Avenue. Torrington, will hold an event to empower women, April 21,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet women all walks of life, while sharing success stories through life’s journeys. Admission $10 adults, $5 ages 12-18. Refreshments provided. To register call 860-489-3287 or email us at workmanamez@gmail.com

MYSTERY ANIMAL: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, will hold its monthly Mystery Animal Meet and Greet, April 21, 3:30 p.m. in the A.B. Cederr Room. Free to members, $6 guests, free for children 12 and under.

TRACKING THE TIMBERDOODLE: Tracking the Timberdoodle in Literature and Nature with Gerri Griswold at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, will be held April 2, 6 p.m. Start with a potluck supper and a story, then head out onto the property in hopes of catching the divine mating ritual of this “lover of bogs” the American Woodcock. Bring a dish to share, utensils and a place setting per person, drinks/desserts provided. Cost is $15 members, $30 guests. To register with payment, call 860-567-0857 to register or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

VOICES OF POETRY: Minor Memorial Library, 23 South Street, Roxbury, will host an afternoon of exceptional poetry and music, April 21, 2-4 p.m. This free event is a part of Voices of Poetry, a series of poetry events organized by poet Neil Silberblatt. The library is handicappedaccessible. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www.minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions.

PROM DRESS SALE: Through the month of April, Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, is holding a Prom Dress Sale, with prom dresses for $20 or less, shoes for $6 or less, and accessories for $4 or less. The shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

WINE TASTING: The Goshen Historical Society will hold its annual Wine Tasting, April 21, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Sunset Meadows Vineyards, at 599 Old Middle Road in Goshen. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 860-491-3129.

BOOTLEG BAND CONCERT: The BootLeg Band of CT will be performing at the American Legion Plymouth Post 20 Spring Out BBQ, April 21, 1 p.m. at 245 Main St., Terryville. Food for sale including Phil’s Famous BBQ chicken, sausage burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, raffles and music. Tickets are $20 and include one free drink up to a $4 value. Ages 11-17 are $10 and ages 10 and under, free. Proceeds support local veterans and community programs. For information call 860-584-9119.

Sunday, April 22

HANDCRAFTS AROUND THE WORLD: The 29th annual Handcrafts Around the World sale will be held Friday, 12-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Pine Meadow Firehouse, Route 44/366 Main St., New Hartford. The sale features jewelry, dolls and many other handmade items, with proceeds used to support various charities. For information, call Carol at 860-379-5356.

EARTH DAY EXPO: An Earth Day Holistic Expo,presented by CT Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapters, will be held Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 42 Century Dr. Bristol. Ventors, readers and free raffles. Learn more at www.facebook.com/ events/1863136480405470/

BANTAM NOW AND THEN: The Bantam Historical Society will sponsor a Sunday afternoon program “Bantam – Now and Then” on April 22, 2 p.m. in Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road, Bantam. A Power Point presentation will focus on changes to historic sites and buildings in present day Bantam. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For information email – bantamhistoricalsociety1975@gmail.com

WHIGVILLE PRIDE DAY: Whigville Pride Day will be held April 22, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. starting at the Whigville Grange, 153 South Main Street, Burlington. For more information, contact the Whigville Preservation Group at 860255-7524 or whigvillect@gmail.com.

ACLU AUTHOR TALK: Nadine Strossen, author and president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) from 1991 to 2008 will be discussing the First Amendment and her newest book, “HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship,” April 22 at 3 p.m. Local historian John Dasher will lead a Q&A following the lecture. Lectures are free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required. 860-567-4501 www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: An Earth Day Celebration will be held April 22, 12-3 p.m. at Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Free admission. The event will have educational programs, hands on learning centers, arts & crafts and food.

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.

FILMMAKER PROGRAM: Documentary filmmaker Lynn Novick, co-director, with Ken Burns of the landmark PBS documentary series, “The Vietnam War” will share selected scenes and discuss the challenges of making the epic film as well as the response to it around the country and the world., on Sunday, April 22, 2-4 p.m. in the Kent School’s state-of-the-art Mattison Auditorium, 1 Macedonia Road. Registration in advance is required; tickets $20, no reserved seats. Proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library. Go to kentmemoriallibrary.org.

Monday, April 23

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: LBJ, April 2; Darkets Hour, April 9, The Greatest Showman, April 16, Molly’s Game, April 23. All the Money in the World, April 30.

PROM DRESS SALE: Through the month of April, Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, is holding a Prom Dress Sale, with prom dresses for $20 or less, shoes for $6 or less, and accessories for $4 or less. The shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: The American Mural Project and the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest CT will present “What You Need To Know To Start Your Own Business,” April 24, 6 p.m. at Northwestern Connecticut Communtiy College in the Draper Center. Entrepreneur John Fiorello will share his experience starting his business, and Kris Roberts of Roberts Tax Group will speak about tax and reporting responsibilities. For more information and to register, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/businessstart-up-what-you-need-toknow-tickets-44338249899 or contact Jane Williams at 860738-6444 or jwilliams@nwcc.edu.

FARMERS FILM: Wamogo FFA will screen “Farmers for America,” a documentary by Graham Meriwether and narrated by Mike Rowe, April 24, 6 p.m. at Wamogo Regional High School in the auditoriu, Admission is free. A panel discussion of local agriculturists will be held immediately after the showing.

NCCC JOB FAIR: Northwestern Connecticut Community College will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, April 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (128) Greenwoods Hall, 119 North Main Street, Winsted. Any prospective job seeker is welcome to attend.