CALENDAR

Saturday, May 5

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.

SPRING POWER UP: Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s Annual Spring Power-Up will be held May 5-6 at the association museum grounds, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, Kent, next to the Eric Sloane Museum and 1 mile north of Kent center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors and CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation on this day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For information call 860-927-0050 or check our website www.ctamachinery.com.

TAG SALE: A tag and rummage sale will be held May 4, 4-8 p.m. and May 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m at North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. North, New Hartford. Early birds welcome on Friday at 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $5. For information call the church at 860-379-2466.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: American Legion Post 44, Bantam, will honor World War II Army Veteran Richard Phair, late of North Canaan, as its 356th Veteran of the Month, May 4, 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial (Bantam Road/Route 202) in Bantam. Guests are invited to the Bantam Borough Hall (890 Bantam Road/Route 202) to enjoy refreshments with members of Post 44, the honorees’ families, veterans from other organizations and the general public. For information email post44.bantam@gmail.com

TAG, BAKE SALE: A Tag and Bake Sale to benefit local animal shelters. and sponsored by Whigville Grange, South Main St., Whigville (Burlington), will be held May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free parking and admission. Rental information, call Debbie at 860 582 9863

STARRY NIGHTS CAFE: Starry Nights Café series continues with “A Night At The Opera” on Saturday May 5. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the live performance at 8 p.m. Seats are $75 per person and include open bar and food. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

SPRING TAG SALE: United Congregational Church at 1622 Torringford St. Torrington, will hold a spring tag sale on Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Books, toys, tools, spring/summer clothing, household items, and linens will be sold. Free admission.

BOY SCOUT STEAK DINNER: The 32nd annual Goshen Boy Scout Steak Dinner will be held May 5, 5-7 p.m. at St. Thomas Church Hall, Goshen. For $17.50 per person, enjoy steak, clam chowder, vegetable, baked potato, salad, roll and dessert. Tickets sold at the door. For information call 860-201-3842.

CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance is May 5, 7 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall, 26 Pine St., Cornwall. Lively music by Still, the Homegrown Band and traditional calling by National Heritage Fellow Dudley Laufman. All dances taught, no partner necessary and all ages welcome. Donation requested to pay the caller. For more information call Jane at 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us

WALKING TOUR: Join the Litchfield Historical Society for Saturday morning walking tours exploring new themes and areas of the town. Walking tours last about an hour, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Tours begin at the Litchfield History Museum, 7 South Street, Litchfield, at 10 a.m. May 5: Architecture-Homes and Histories. Why does the center of Litchfield have so many white homes? Learn how the history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. The walk will cover North and South Streets.

BIRD WALK: at Smyrski Farm. May 5. Smyrski Farm, 237 Merryall Road, New Milford. 6:30 to 10:30 AM. Join Weantinoge and noted local birder Angela Dimmitt for an early morning birdwalk through Weantinoge’s 220-acre Smyrski Farm. Weantinoge will provide coffee and muffins, so don’t worry about breakfast. This event is free and open to the public, but it limited to 15 participants. To register, and for directions, please call 860-927-1927 or email: elizabeth@weantinoge.org.

TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK: with WMF Forest Superintendent Lukas Hyder. It’s much easier to ID trees when they have full foliage all over them. May 5, 10 a.m., Meet in the Museum parking lot. FREE. Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield.

TACKLING THE LITCHFIELD HILLS ROAD RACE: with Gerri and Leo. Are you up to this 7.2 mile challenge? Join Gerri Griswold and Leo Kulinski (who has participated in every edition of this venerable race) as we take it slowly and conquer the epic course together! Walk the “downtown” streets of Litchfield, sojourn through the sports fields at Litchfield High School, traverse the pleasant paths of White Memorial, and dream of making it up grueling Gallows Lane before you triumphantly cross the finish line! We’ll be taking our time making stops along the way. Wear appropriate clothing, shoes, and bring plenty of water to drink! No dogs please. The course should take approximately 3.5 hours to complete at a reasonable pace. We’ll attempt this rain or shine unless there is a monsoon forecasted. 10 a.m., Park your car in the Municipal Parking Lot. Meet outside of “At the Corner”. Please pre-register by calling 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield.

BOOKSIGNINGS: On Saturday, May 5, House of Books will welcome two local internationally known authors for their second book signings at 10 N. Main St. Kent. From 2-3p.m .Janice Kaplan will sign copies of her new book “How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life.” Kaplan is author of the previous NYT Bestseller “The Gratitude Diaries.” From 3-4 p.m. House of Books will again welcome Amy Poeppel and her new book “Limelight.”

MEET AN ECAD PUPPY: Saturday May 5, 11. Meet a puppy in training to be a Service Dog. This is a special program for children and their families. See some ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities) service dogs in action and meet/pet/snuggle with a puppy, a puppy that is in training to eventually become a service dog! ECAD has placed canines with people who represent many disabilities, with veterans who have both visible and invisible injuries and children with Autism. ECAD is currently building a new Education and Wellness Center on its original site in Winchester. Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main St., Salisbury.

TALK: The Kent Art Association is presenting a series of talks on each of its nine founding artists during its exhibition season. The first talk is Saturday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the KAA Gallery, 21 So. Main St. Kent, with local historian Roger Gonzales who will be moderating a general discussion about the artists. Everyone is invited to attend and we would especially like to have people who have personal remembrances about any of the artists and/or stories shared from parents, grandparents or friends and relatives. This program may be recorded. Currently at the Gallery are the Spring Juried Show and Founders Exhibition, open through May 13. Gallery hours are 1-5 pm Thursday-Sunday; Contact us at 860-927-3989; kent.art.assoc@snet.net or on the web at www.kentart.org.

Sunday, May 6

SPRING POWER UP: Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s Annual Spring Power-Up will be held Saturday to Sunday at the association museum grounds, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, Kent, next to the Eric Sloane Museum and 1 mile north of Kent center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors and CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation on this day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For information call 860-927-0050 or check the website www.ctamachinery.com.

SML BOOK GROUP: “Autumn” by Ali Smith. Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m.. Daniel Gluck, a 101-year-old former songwriter, lies asleep and dreaming in his care home. He is regularly visited by 32-yearold Elisabeth Demand, who had been his next door neighbour as a young child. Her mother had disapproved of their early friendship, based on her belief that Daniel was gay, but Elisabeth had nevertheless formed a close bond with him and been inspired by his descriptions of works of art. The story largely alternates between Daniel’s prolonged dreams as he edges closer to death, and Elisabeth’s recollections of the origins of their friendship and its repercussions. Meets in Oak Room. Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury.

WILDFLOWER WALK: Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust’s first Spring Wildflower Walk along the Van Vleck Sanctuary’s Botany Trail is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.. Each walk will be led by a member of the Pomperaug Valley Garden Club. Please note that rain will cancel the hike. The trail is approximately one mile in length and features gentle terrain suitable for any age level. The walks are offered free of charge to the public with donations always welcome. Participants are asked to park at Flanders Botany Trail / Sugar House parking lot which is approximately 1/4 mile from the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury. For further information, call Flanders at 203-263-3711, ext. 10 or at www.flandersnaturecenter.org.

LECTURE: CCC Camps of Connecticut. May 6, 1 to 4 p.m. Litchfield History Museum. Members Free; $5 Non-members. Registration Required. www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Join us for a lecture and site visit with Marty Podskoch, author of “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Their History, Memories, and Legacy.” The CCC was a public works program that operated from 1933 to 1942 as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. 21 CCC camps were located in Connecticut, including several in Litchfield County. The lecture will be followed with an optional visit and guided tour of a nearby former CCC camp. 7 South St., Litchfield.

CONCERT: St. John’s Concert Series will present a recital by Amy Cerbie, soprano, and Laurel Larsen, piano, on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. The concert will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located on the Green in New Milford at 7 Whittlesey Ave. The concert is free and open to the public. The audience is invited to donate to Kiva (www.kiva.org), an international nonprofit that seeks to alleviate poverty by providing low-cost loans to people looking to create a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. All are welcome.

Monday, May 7

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, May 8

DIABETES WORKSHOP: The public is invited to attend a free, interactive six-week Live Well with Diabetes Workshop to learn new skills to help you take charge of your diabetes. The Live Well with Diabetes workshop will be offered at the Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert Street in Torrington on Tuesdays, May 8 — June 12, from 9:30 a.m. — noon. Participants who attend at least four of the six sessions will be entered in a raffle to win a gift card. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To sign up, call 860-489-2211.