CALENDAR

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 860-4692338. 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.

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 203-2633711, 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 860-435-9851.

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 860-567-9182

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY FUNDRAISER: A production by Little Free Library at StoneHill and BritsBrand 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 StoneHill, 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 6182487, 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 college-bound 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 860-482-5655 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 860-379-2184. For information, contact Britton Kinsella at 860 6182487, 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 860-673-3331.

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 https://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 1860-1920. A social hour with refreshments follows the program. All are welcome. For further information contact Carol Lord

at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.

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.

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.

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.

Monday, 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. 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: All the Money in the World, April 30.

Tuesday, May 1

SHRINE OPENS: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, marks the beginning of its 60th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the outside Grotto. In the event of inclement weather, Mass is celebrated in the Grotto Chapel located on the Shrine grounds. Also on the grounds are the Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café.

WINE AND WEEP: In conjunction with the newest exhibit “To Weep with Those Who Weep: Mourning Practices in Litchfield”, the Litchfield Historical Society wants to recognize objects excluded from the exhibit due to size and format, and reflect on their purpose and mourn their life in storage. Come and learn more about these objects and documents at Wine and Weep, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Historical Society. Admission $20 members/$30 guests. To register call 860-567-4501 DEMOCRATS TO MEET: The next Litchfield Democratic Town Committee meeting will be held May 1, 7 p.m. at the Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road (Route 202) Bantam. Members will consider filling vacancies on the Democratic Town Committee. Anyone interested in joining may call Joe Manes, nominations chair, at 860-482-3732. For more information about the Litchfield Democrats, visit www.litchfielddemocrats.com or Litchfield Dems on Facebook.

Wednesday, May 2

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, May 3

DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer service will be held May 3, 7 p.m at the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. The event, established in public law by President Truman in 1952, celebrates its 67th Annual National Day of Prayer. Theme for this year’s observance is Unity. All are welcome to attend. HEALING YOGA: “The Healing Power of Yoga, Presentation and Workshop” with teacher Beth Aleksinas, will be held Thursday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Public Library. This is a free workshop; no mat/exercise clothes are required. To register call 860-567-7440

PRAYER AND SONG: The Second Congregational Church of Winsted, 800 Main Street, Winsted, will hold an Evening Patriotic Prayer and Song in celebration of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 6 p.m. with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

WOMEN’S FORUM: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield welcomes author Martha Hall Kelly as its special guests on May 3, 2:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Guests pay $10 at the door, which includes a High Tea reception. Call 860-567-3966 and womensforumoflitchfield.org.

GARDEN CLUB: The Goshen Garden Club will meet May 3 at the Goshen Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St. Goshen. Lunch at 12 p.m., business meeting at 12:45 p.m., are followed by a program, Organic Vegetable Gardens – Composting – Getting Garden Beds Ready for Planting, with Hillary Petrichor of Hillary Petrichor Farm in New Hartford. Free to members, $5 guests. For more information call 860-618-0267 or go to goshengardenclub.org.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills of 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 860-6203670 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 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 860-5670671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.