CALENDAR

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 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.

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 860-868-7586

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 860489-3391

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 www.whitingmills.com for details.

DAR SPRING TEA: The Torrington Winsted Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a Spring Tea fundraising event from 2 to 4 PM, on Saturday, April 28, 2-4 p.m. at Indian Meadow Estate, Knights of Columbus Hall, 122 Marshall St, Winsted. The event will feature Kevin Johnson from the CT State Library History and Genealogy Unit, with a presentation on Jordan Freedman. Tea, assorted finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and pastries will be offered. Silent auction items and a raffle basket will also be available. Tea hats and pearls are encouraged, if desired, but not required. Proceeds benefit community projects.

CONNECTICUT BIRDS: Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, will host a talk by Jane Seymour, a Connecticut DEEP wildlife biologist, on Connecticut birds and their migration habits, April 28 at 9 a.m. Weather permitting, a short walk of the Van Vleck property to identify varying bird species follows the talk. There is no charge for the program; donations welcome. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

HOWS AND WHYS OF RESCUE: Little Guild, the Hows and Whys of Rescue, wiill be presented at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, April 28 at 11 a.m. Though their business is helping animals, Little Guild understands that animals are part of homes, families and communities. Guests can make some kitty toys to send home with the presenters. Donations are always appreciated. Blankets, flat sheets, peanut butter and paper towels are useful items. Details at Scovillelibrary.org.

SPRINGTIME STROLL: Take a Springtime Stroll through Catlin Woods with Marlow Shami, 10 a.m. April 28 at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Free, donations welcome. Meet in front of the museum.

LEARN ABOUT STROKES: Strokes: The Latest Prevention and Treatment Options, will be held April 28, 11 a.m. at Noble Horizons, Salisbury. Melissa Braislin, MS, CCC-SLP, Stroke Program Coordinator and Director of Rehabilitation Services at Health Quest/Sharon Hospital will present the program. Reservations for this free program may be made at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-4359851.

CRAFT FAIR: Morris Congregational Church will hold a craft fair on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Morris Community Center, East Street, Morris. A wide variety of items will be offered for sale, including, but not limited to baskets; quilts; jewelry; fairy gardens; candles; paintings; doggie items and woodworking, as well as a soup and sandwich luncheon. A tag sale included at Morris Congregational Church. For more information, call Zoe Greenwood 860-5679182

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY FUNDRAISER: A production by Little Free Library at Stone Hill and Brits Brand will be held on Saturday, April 28, 4-6 p.m. at St. Michael’s Community House, 23 South St., Litchfield. “The Harry Potter Tea Party Experience,” a fundraiser for Little Free Library at Stone Hill, will offer wicked fun, secret Harry Potter passages, floating candles and flying dementors, a proper British “Weasley style” tea, and a selection of other muggle-worthy treats. Tickets are $30 and $50 and are available at Bella Luna Gifts at 11 Watertown Road, Morris or www.brownpapertickets.com. For more details, call 860-5674456.

QUILT SHOW: The 11th annual Quilt and Needle Show at the Winchester Center Congregational Church — with a quilt and needle art show, vendors, Quilts of Valor display, raffles and more, will be held April 28-29. Exhibitors are asked to call 860-379-2184. For information, contact Britton Kinsella at 860 618-2487, blhooper815@yahoo.com

FIRST CANDLE FUNDRAISER: The Kinsella-Hooper families will host their annual fundraiser for First Candle, a national organization committed to research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other infant deaths, April 28. The event’s road race begins at 11 a.m. at Camp Cochipianee, Beach Street, Goshen. Registration at http://aratrace.com or by mail or on race day starting at 9:30 a.m. There will be activities for children as well as a free Goshen Recreation sponsored Kids’ Fun Run starting at 10 a.m. Bring a picnic and stay after the race to celebrate Shane’s life.

SCHOLARSHIP DANCE: The Torrington Civitan Club will sponsor a Scholarship Fundraiser Dance, April 28 from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at Chatterley’s Banquet Hall, 371 Pinewoods Rd, Torrington. Dance to the music of popular “Night Moves Band,” cash bar, bring your own snacks. A gift basket raffle will be held. Proceeds benefit local college-bound high school seniors. Tickets $15 at the door, cash only. For information or to purchase tickets, call Stephanie at 860-482-5655 or jwpeltier@yahoo.com.

CONNECTICUT’S FUTURE: Susan Bysiewicz (D) will be the 5th in the State of the State: Perspectives for Connecticut's Future series at the non-profit Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main St. Winsted. For information email winstedbooks@gmail.com.

INDOOR MARKET: The year round Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market will be held Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with more than 15 vendors at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT 06759, For more information go to http:// www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/

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.

BEAN HOLE SUPPER: A bean hole baked beans and ham supper with homemade potato salad, cole slaw, and desserts, also rolls and beverages will be held at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church on April 28, at 93 River Road (Rt. 181) in Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted). Seatings at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5. Please make reservations. Call 860-379-9398.

CIVITAN DANCE: The Torrington Civitan Club will sponsor a Scholarship Fundraiser Dance, April 28 from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at Chatterley’s Banquet Hall, 371 Pinewoods Rd, Torrington, with music by the “Night Moves Band,” a cash bar, bring your own snacks. A gift basket raffle will be held. Proceeds benefit local collegebound high school seniors. Tickets $15 per person and can be purchased from any Civitan member or purchased at the door by cash only. For information or tickets, call Stephanie at 860482-5655 or jwpeltier@yahoo.com.

Sunday, April 29

QUILT SHOW: The 11th annual Quilt and Needle Show at the Winchester Center Congregational Church — with a quilt and needle art show, vendors, Quilts of Valor display, raffles and more, will be held April 28-29. Exhibitors are asked to call 860-3792184. For information, contact Britton Kinsella at 860 618-2487, blhooper815@yahoo.com LIBRARY REOPENING: Grand Reopening of the Burlington Public Library will be held Sunday, April 29, 12-3 p.m. See the new Anne Walluk Community Room. Events include a ribbon cutting with dignitaries at 1 p.m., followed by crafts and a story at 2 p.m. by local author, Rick Labadia, and refreshments by the Bee’s Knees and Music by Lewis S. Mills High School Fine Arts Department. RSVP by Monday, April 23 online or by calling 860673-3331.

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 www.whitingmills.com for details.

FASHIONABLY CONNECTICUT: The Colebrook Historical Society kicks off its 2018 Season on Sunday, April 29, 3-5 p.m. in the Colebrook Town Hall Meeting Room. A brief annual meeting, followed by a program developed by the Connecticut Historical Society – Fashionably Connecticut, a prequel to the society’s 2018 exhibit opening June 10, Here Comes the Bride. Presenter is Taylor McClure, museum educator at the Connecticut Historical Society. She teaches educational programs for school and adult groups at the museum and on location. Her presentation will discuss the fashions of 18601920. A social hour with refreshments follows the program. All are welcome. For further information contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860738-8244.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 29 at the firehouse, 1349 Marshall Lake Road, Torrington, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakfast $7 adults, $5 children, free under 5. Contact Nikki Maccalous at drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.