CALENDAR

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; Darkest 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

MLK’S LEGACY: Connecticut Community College presents “MLK's Legacy and The New Poor People's Campaign,” featuring speaker Bishop John L. Selders, Jr., April 24, 12-1 p.m. The program that explores Dr. Martin Luther King's dream of economic justice and those who are trying to realise that dream today. The talk will be held in the Draper Conference Center. For more information, visit https://www.poorpe-oplescampaign.org/

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: The American Mural Project and the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest CT will host a seminar, What You Need To Know To Start Your Own Business, April 24, 6 p.m. in the Draper Conference Center. For more information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-startup-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-44338249899 or contact Jane Williams at 860-738-6444 or jwilliams@nwcc.edu.

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/business-start-up-what-youneed-to-know-tickets-44338249899 or contact Jane Williams at 860-738-6444 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 auditorium, 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.

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.

Wednesday, April 25

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.

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; reservations were due by April 17. Call 860-798-6966 for information.

MACARONI SUPPER: St. John Paul the Great Holy Name Society will hold it's 43rd annual Macaroni supper, April 25-26, 5-7 p.m. at St. Peter Hall, 107 E. Main St. Torrington. A full sit down supper of salad, bread, macaroni, meatballs, dessert and beverage will be served. Take outs are available. The public is warmly welcomed.

WINSTED SERVICES FAIR: The 2nd Annual Winsted Services Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 3-6 p.m. at Northwestern CT Community College, in Greenwoods Hall room 128, 119 North Main Street, Winsted. Nearly 40 local service providers and area organizations representing food and nutrition, health care, behavioral health, safety, transportation, older adults, youth/children, and general services will be available to share information and answer questions about their available resources. The fair is open to the public.

Thursday, April 26

MACARONI SUPPER: St. John Paul the Great Holy Name Society will hold it's 43rd annual Macaroni supper, April 26, 5-7 p.m. at St. Peter Hall, 107 E. Main St. Torrington. A full sit down supper of salad, bread, macaroni, meatballs, dessert and beverage will be served. Take outs are available. The public is warmly welcomed.

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 Days coeton 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 850430-9317.

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.

COOK TALK, DEMO: Professionally trained chef and CT author, John E. Finn will deliver a talk and demonstration on his recent book, “The Perfect Omelet: Essential Recipes for the Home Cook,” April 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. The program is free; to register, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-8687586

Friday, April 27

AFTER SCHOOL FUN: After School Fun – Spring Session, at the Morris Public Library, will be offered on Fridays, April 27 and May 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. with a story, crafts and activities. Pick up after school (James Morris School, Morris) by a librarian is offered – just bring a note to school. students will earn credits towards their school reading log when attending this program. Details and registration: 860-567-7440

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: On Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, April 27, 28 & 29, the Northwest Region 7's Theater Program presents the musical “Fiddler On The Roof,” Friday and Saturday, April 27-28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theater, 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for seniors (Sunday matinee only), and can be reserved by calling 860-469-2338. Tickets will also be available at the door.

SMART ONLINE CHOICES: The caregivers at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Child Abuse Investigation Team of Northwest Connecticut (CAIT NW) are hosting a free community presentation on an important topic for today’s technological age how to empower smart online choices, presented by retired police officer Scott Driscoll, April 27, 9-11 a.m. at the Torrington Library. For more information on CAIT NW, the community trainings offered by the team on how to handle child abuse disclosures, or to register, call Michelle Colleoni at 860-489-3391

CONTRA DANCE: The Falls Village Children's Theater at the Center on Main will host a Community Contra Dance on Friday, April 27, 7 - 10 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and a family cap of $20. Water and light refreshments available. No partners are needed, no experience is necessary and it is a family friendly event. Fun, energetic dances called by Eric Hollman to lively American and Celtic-rooted music provided by Wild Cat Creek.

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.

COMMUNITY MEAL: Free Spring Community Meal will be held on Friday, April 27 from 6-7 p.m. at North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. North, in New Hartford. Enjoy a meal of beef or vegetarian lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert. For more information or directions, call 860-379-2466.

Saturday, April 28

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: On Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, April 27, 28 & 29, the Northwest Region 7's Theater Program presents the musical “Fiddler On The Roof,” Friday and Saturday, April 27-28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theater, 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for seniors (Sunday matinee only), and can be reserved by calling 860-469-2338. Tickets will also be available at the door.

POETRY FESTIVAL: National Beat Poetry Festival at Beekley Memorial Library, Saturday, April 28, 3:30 p.m., featuring New England Beat Poet Laureate David K. Leff with musical artist Lisa Lawrence Uzanas.. For more information call the library at 860-379-7235.

AUTHOR TALK: The Cornwall Library will host a talk by author Andrea Barnet, April 28 at 5 p.m. She will discuss her new book, ‘Visionary Women,” the story of four visionaries who profoundly shaped the world we live in today.

OPEN STUDIOS: Whiting Mills' Spring Open Studios will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 100 Whiting Street. The semi-annual extravaganza features many open studios and shops, guest artists and vendors, delicious food and more. Parking is available at NCCC's Art & Sciences Building parking lot. Visit https://www.whitingmills.com for details.