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2018-05-26 -

Saturday, May 26

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.

WOMAN’S CLUB BANQUET: The Torrington Woman’s Club will celebrate the culmination of its 95th year with the annual Spring Banquet on Monday, June 4, at Fairview Farm Golf Course. Officers for 2018-2019 will be installed at that time. Entertainment will be provided by the husband wife team, “The Willie and Jan Band.” Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m. with dinner served at 12 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person; reservation deadline is May 30. Call Marie at 860-489-6189 for reservations and entrée choices.

BOATING SAFETY: CT DEEP’s Boating Safety Course will be held June 4, 6 11, 6-9 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center. The cost is $25 per person. Receive a certificate for a combination safe boating /personal watercraft license. For ag 12 and older. Contact Morris Beach and Recreation at 860-567-7437 to register.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10- a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

NORFOLK MARKET: Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off its 13th summer season on May 19 10 a.m. on the town hall lawn, 19 Maple Avenue, Norfolk. Joining farmers and artisans will be Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage who will be in the “Ask the Gardener” booth to answer your horticultural questions. All special events and a complete list of vendors are listed on the market website www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org. and on Facebook and Instagram.

COMMUNITY TAG SALE: A community tag sale will be held June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Winchester Center Green, Route 263 and West Road. Spaces available, 12x12 for $10. Fried Dough and hot dogs will be available as well as baked goods for sale. Contact the Winchester Center Congregational Church office: 860-379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Roxbury Congregational Church will hold a Pancake Breakfast to help with costs for its Service Trip to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota, May 26, 8-10 a.m. The cost for the breakfast is $5 per person, with a family maximum of $25. Gluten-free pancakes will be available. The church is located in Roxbury at 24 Church Street (Rt. 317). For information, call 860-355-1978.

AUDUBON MEETING, DINNER: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society’s annual meeting and dinner is scheduled for Monday, June 4 at Chatterly’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington, with a social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the annual meeting at 7:15 p.m., followed by a program at 7:30. “Audubon in Action” will be presented by National Audubon Society president David Yarnold. Reservations are due by May 29. Tickets are $26 per person. Mail checks to LHAS-AGM, P.O. Box 861, Litchfield, CT 06759. For information, call Shirley Gay at 860-482-0819.

Sunday, May 27

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Monthly prayer of the Sacrament of the Sick will be given at the conclusion of Mass at Lourdes of Litchfield, Route 118, Litchfield, Sunday, May 27. For further information call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit our web site: www.shrinect.org.

CEMETERY CEREMONY: The Newfield Cemetery Association will hold its annual ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country, May 27, 2 p.m. The ceremony is held at the cemetery on Mountain Road. All are welcome.

FAMILY BREAKFAST: A family breakfast will be held Sunday, May 27, 8-10 a.m. at the Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Admission is $7 adults, $3.50 under 12.

Monday, May 28

MEMORIAL DAY IN WINSTED: Following the annual Memorial Day parade in Winsted, the Soldiers’ Monument Commission will give a ceremony on Monday, May 28, in East End Park. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at the west end of Main Street and concludes in the East End Park. The ceremony in the park will begin approximately at 12:20 p.m. For more information about the Soldiers Monument: www.soldiersmonumentwinsted.org

COURTHOUSE TOURS: The Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust will once again open the doors of the Litchfield County Courthouse, on West Street, Litchfield on Monday, May 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Members will welcome people, to guide them, and to answer questions. Guests will be able to see conceptual plans for altering the interior and the rear of the building. Those plans can also be viewed on the Trust’s website: http://www.litchfieldpreservation-ct.org.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS: Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Grotto at Lourdes of Litchfield, Route 118, Litchfield. For further information call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit our web site: www.shrinect.org.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: On Monday, May 28, Torrington’s Memorial Day parade steps off on Main Street at 9:30 a.m.

MORRIS MEMORIAL DAY: Morris’ Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 28, stepping off at 12:15 p.m Ceremonies immediately follow on the Morris Town Green, and a Town Wide Picnic at Morris Town Beach Pavilion following the ceremonies with live music, fun for the kids, bring a dish to share. All events are free.

Tuesday, May 29

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Wednesday, May 30

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.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

BRAIN GAMES: Brain Games with Jennifer at the Winsted Senior Center will be held May 30 at 1 p.m. Free, registration required. Call 860-379-4252 or 860-379-8325.

Thursday, May 31

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.

HONOR SOCIETY: Housatonic Valley Regional High School will hold the 2018 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m. in the Henry Burgess Auditorium. The public is welcome and encouraged to come and share this great honor with students.

HISTORY BITES: The popular History Bites Lecture Series at the Litchfield Historical Society will be held Thursday, May 31, 12 p.m. The topic will be mourning customs, in conjunction with the exhibit “To Weep with Those Who Weep: Mourning Practices in Litchfield.” Bring a lunch; desserts and beverages will be served. Suggested $2 donation. Registration requested, but not required. To register, call 860- 567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

BIRTHDAY PARTY: Member Birthday Month Celebration at the Winsted Senior Center will be held May 31, 1 p.m. Enjoy cake with members with a birthday. Free, walk-ins welcome.

TIGER WOODS: Based on three years of extensive research and reporting, two of today’s most acclaimed investigative journalists, Jeff Benedict of Sports Illustrated and eleven-time Emmy Award winner Armen Keteyian, are the team behind the first major biography on Tiger Woods. The talk and book signing by Benedict of the instant New York Times Bestseller, “Tiger Woods,” will be held May 31, 6 pm. at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Registration is required; email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860868-7586

Friday, June 1

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

COMMUNITY TAG SALE: A community tag sale will be held June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Winchester Center Green, Route 263 and West Road. Spaces available, 12x12 for $10. Fried dough and hot dogs will be available as well as baked goods for sale. Contact the Winchester Center Congregational Church office: 860-379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.

Saturday, June 2

AMPHIBIAN AMBLE: Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day with an Amphibian Amble with Marlow and Ben at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, June 2, 2-4 p.m. Dress to walk outdoors. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room for a brief introduction on our native amphibian species before we head out on the property. Free. donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

GEOLOGY WALK: Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day with a Geology Walk Through Five Ponds with Tom Alena Geologist and meteorologist, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, June 210 a.m., rain or shine. Meet at the trailhead at the intersection of routes 63 and 61 in Morris, just south of the Litchfield town line (2.5 south of the Litchfield Green), Free, donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

FESTIVAL OF EMERGING ARTISTS: The Next Festival of Emerging Artists, to benefit the Hunt Library, will be held at Music Mountain, Falls Village, on June 2. For tickets and information, go to http://next-fest.org

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WALK: On Saturday, June 2nd, Father John and a group of dedicated followers will walk in support of Catholic Education in the City of Torrington on Saturday June 2, 10 a.m. The walk will proceed from The Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield and walk 7.1 miles to St. Peter/St. Francis School. Light refreshments provided at the school at the end of the walk. The school is alive and well with increasing enrollment in each of the past few years. For more information call the school at 860-489-4177.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH:

Bantam: On Saturday, June 2nd, World War II Navy Fireman Second-Class, Frank Fabbri, a cofounder of the Veteran of the Month program, will be honored as Post 44 American Legion's 357th Veteran of the Month, June 2, 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial (Bantam Road/Route 202). Guests are invited for refreshments at the Bantam Borough Hall (890 Bantam Road/Route 202) after the ceremony. For information, contact: post44.bantam@gmail.com.

RISOTTO COOKING CLASS:

“From Wisdom’s Table: Risotto: A Taste of Italy” will be the theme of a cooking demonstration by Wisdom House Head Chef Margaret Jacobs. June 2, 2 p.m. at the Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield. Register by May 25, $25/person, $30 thereafter. To register, visit www.wisdomhouse.org, call Bonnie Mis at 860-567-3163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org.

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