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2018-05-30 -

Wednesday, May 30

BANK ANNIVERSARY: Torrington Savings Bank, an integral member of our business community, is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. As part of their festivities, they are hosting a special Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 30th from 5-7 p.m. at their Torringford branch on Dibble Street in Torrington. RSVP at http://nwctchamberofcommerce.org/events/business-afterhours-4/.

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.

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: 860-3798900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.

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.

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 860379-8325.

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.

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 860-868-7586

Friday, June 1

TAG, BAKE SALE: Harwinton Congregational Church, 1 Litchfield Road, will sponsor a tag and bake sale Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be glassware, linens, toys, games, jewelry, furniture and baked goods. For information, call 860-4851043.

Saturday, June 2

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. 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 RT’s 63 and 61in 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 co-founder 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 offered by Wisdom House Head Chef Margaret Jacobs. Chef Margaret will demonstrate how to prepare three risotto dishes, 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, contact program manager Bonnie Mis at 860-567-3163, or email to programs@wisdomhouse.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.

FREE SHRED DAY: Salisbury Bank is helping in the fight against identity theft while building community goodwill by sponsoring a Free Shred Event and Food Drive, June 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Lakeville branch, 5 Bissell St. Each person may bring up to 4 boxes of paper (no binders ) for shredding by Legal Shred personnel. Residents are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation or household supply. For more information on protecting yourself against Identity Theft, visit salisburybank.com/protectid or view the full community shred day schedule by visiting salisburybank.com/shred.

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.

CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance will be held June 2, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 24 Pine Street in Cornwall.Old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band and creative calling by Patricia Campbell. All dances taught, all ages welcome, no partner necessary. Requested donation to pay the caller. For more information call Jane@ 860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

12 MOONS COFFEE HOUSE: Twelve Moons Coffee House welcomes Banks, Hanford & Blumert, June 2, 7-10 p.m. at St. John's Church (back door entrance) 12 Main St., Salisbury.A donation is requested to help cover expenses. The evening features live music, poetry readings, coffee, tea, snacks and fun. Those interested in becoming a featured performer, email TwelveMoonsCoffee@gmail.com. More information at: tinyurl.com/12Moons

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.

Sunday, June 3

WHEELS AND HEELS: The fifth annual Wheels & Heels 5K / 10K Road Race will be held June 2 on Valley Road, Harwinton. The race begins at 1 p.m.; register online at: www.wheelsandheels5K.com, or onsite the morning of the race. The cost is $20 for a 5K, $25 for 10K. Wheels & Heels Road Race new addition this year (2018) of a 10K Road Race, in Memory of Jamie Kirchner. All proceeds will be used to create and maintain handicapped accessibility to the river for fishing and other recreation. The race will be run on National Trails Day to bring awareness to the Naugatuck River and Harwinton's portion of the proposed greenway. BROOKER’S BEER FEST: St. Maron Church and Brooker Memorial have joined together again this year to sponsor the 8th Annual Litchfied Hills Beer Fest, June 2, 1-5 p.m. at Elks Pond in Torrington. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door. Beer, food for purchase and raffles. Order tickets at www.brookermemorial.org.

TAG, BAKE SALE: Harwinton Congregational Church, 1 Litchfield Road, will sponsor a tag and bake sale Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be glassware, linens, toys, games, jewelry, furniture and baked goods. For information, call 860-485-1043.

HIKE, WALK: On Saturday, June 2, The Winchester Land Trust is leading a hike in Houlihan Woods and the Anvil & Borden Trails, June 2 at 10 am (formerly TorWin Farm). For details, visit https:// www.ctwoodlands.org/ ct-trails-weekend/events-2018/ winchester-hike-record-4523. Also on June 2, Winsted Trails is hosting the 3rd Annual Swamp Walk in Mad River Basin starting at 2 p.m. from the Rugg Brook Road entrance to the Basin. For more information, please visit https:// www.ctwoodlands.org/ct-trailsweekend/events-2018/winchesternature-walk-record-4580.

COMMUNITY TAG SALE: On Saturday, June 2, the Winchester Center Congregational Church is sponsoring a Community Tag Sale on the Winchester Center Green Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A 12' x 12' space is $10; call 860-3798900 or email winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com to reserve a space.

June 3

CITY WALK, TOUR: On Sunday, June 3, Winsted Trails and the Winchester Historical Society are hosting a City Walk & Historical Society Tour June 3 at 11 a.m., part of CT Trails Day. Reservations are required; go to www.ctwoodlands.org/ct-trails-weekend/ events-2018/winchester-educational-walk-record-4552 for details and to register. The tour of the Winchester Historical Society will go forward even if rain cancels the City Walk tour.

CALDER, THE EARLY YEARS: renowned art critic and author Jed Perl will give a visual presentation and signing of his recent book, “Calder: The Conquest of Time. The Early Years: 1898 — 1940,” the first authorized biography of America’s greatest twentiethcentury sculptor, Alexander Calder, June 3 at 2 p.m. Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Registration is required, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860868-7586.

FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: Harwinton Lions 2nd Annual Family Food Truck Festival will be held June 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Harwinton Town Hall Complex, 100 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Admission and parking are free. The festival will have music, kids’ activities, local vendors, traveling magic show, carnival games, and more than 25 food trucks. For information, go to www.facebook.com/ Harwinton-Lions-Family-FoodTruck-Festival-338829703260771 or email harwintonlionsfoodtruck@gmail.com

GARDEN STROLL: BellamyFerriday House & Garden staff will lead a 1.2 mile stroll through the Ferriday Garden and the Bethlehem Land Trust’s Bellamy Preserve in celebration of CT Trails Day, June 3, 1-4 p.m. Explore the history, flora and fauna of these two contiguous parcels preserved in perpetuity by their last private owner, Carolyn Ferriday, a founder of the Bethlehem Land Trust. Regular admission applies for the Bellamy-Ferriday House tour. Meet at the Bellamy-Ferriday Visitor Center. Registration is recommended. Register at bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org or 203.266.7596. Heavy rain cancels. 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.

Monday, June 4

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. For information, call Shirley Gay at 860-482-0819.

BARANSKI INTERVIEW: Actress Christine Baranski will join Diane Meier in an afternoon conversation about Baranski’s life, times and remarkable career on Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m. at the home of Meier in Kent. Tickets for this intimate gathering, with a reception, are $125 and benefit the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council. There is limited seating. For information and tickets call 860-618-0075 or email info@artsnwct.org or go directly to https://delaney6-3.eventbrite.com

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. 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 860-452-0819.

Tuesday, June 5

HISTORY CLUB: The Gunn Historical Museum’s Washington History Club at Night will meet in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Library on Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m. The topic is the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, which was founded in 1926 and has been protecting the community for over 90 years, and their annual summer carnival which started in 1937 and provided entertainment to generations of Washington’s residents. Bring your favorite stories and memories to share. The program is free and all are welcome.

SUMMER STORY, MUSIC TIME: Summer Series Story and Music Time at the Morris Public Library will be held for ages 0-4, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. from June through August. Play games, sing songs, read a story, do a craft. Registration is requested; call 860-5677440.

DEEP COURSE: Starting on Tuesday, June 5, from 6-9 .m. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is offering the three-session CT DEEP certificate course on Safe Boating & Personal Watercraft. The class continues on Thursday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 12. Successful completion of this course fulfills the requirements for the certification that enables individuals to operate jet skis and personal watercraft under 65 feet in length. There are requirements for taking this course. Call Jane Williams, Project Coordinator, at 860-738-6444 for details, or email jwilliams@nwcc.edu.

Wednesday, June 6

DAR CHAPTER MEETING: The Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their monthly meeting at the Barkhamsted Community Room (Barkhamsted Town Garage) 33 New Hartford Rd, Route 44, Barkhamsted, CT on Wednesday, June 6. The meeting will be the annual meeting and potluck dinner, and special guest will be Christy Hendrie, State Vice Regent. Members are asked to bring Box Tops for Education. Any woman interested in obtaining information about membership may contact Karen Brett, Regent at 860-379-8741. HOME-STYLE MEAL: Enjoy a relaxing home-style meal and social time at The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday June 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner is ffree and hosted by Food Rescue US NW CT & Litchfield Community Center. Pre-registration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org SAFE DRIVER COURSE: AARP’s Safe Driver Course will be held at The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday June 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost: $15 (AARP members)/$20 (non-members). Preregistration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org ARTS AND CRAFTS ARCHITECTURE: Christopher Jend will present “Architect E.G.W. Dietrich: Bringing the Arts and Crafts Style” to the Torrington Historical Society’s carriage house on Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. in the carriage house at 192 Main St. For information, go to www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org

Thursday, June 7

HISTORY BITES: Litchfield Historical Society’s “History Bites” Lecture Series continues at The Litchfield Community Center on Thursday, June7 with “Topsmead Treaures,” 12-1 p.m. Bring lunch. Beverages and dessert are provided. Reservations are requested; call 860-567-5694. For more information on Topsmead, go to dep.state.ct.uc/rec/parks/ctforests.htm.

PERKY PAIRINGS: Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations will lead a Perky Pairings class at the Beardsley Memorial Library, Munro Place, Winsted, June 7 at 6:30 p.m Sample various coffees and chocolates and decide what your sweet pairings may be, hear interesting history, benefits, how and where coffee came from, a trivia quiz and samples. Registration required; email director@beardsleylibrary.org or go to www.beardsleylibrary.org

Friday, June 8

YOGA IN THE GARDEN: Yoga in the Garden at White Memorial Conservation Center, 8-9 a.m., followed by guided meditation. 10 classes through the summer. Bring a mat and water (and sunscreen/ bug repellant if desired). Full series $90 or $10 perr class. No class July 4. For information, call 860-3099489.

PAINTING CLUB: Shades of Northwest Hills Decorative Painting Club will meet on Friday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. at the South End Firehouse on Antolini Road, New Hartford. May Phillips, well know watercolorist, will present a multimedia technique using rice paper, watercolors, acrylics and wax. A photo of the project and additional information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shades-ofNorthwestHills/328349210522724 . Interested painters can contact Mary at 860-482-7416

JOY PRACTICES: Friday, June 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. - Joy Practices in the St Michael's Community House, 23 South St, Litchfield, will be led by Barbara Putnam on June 8, 5:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and time for conversation after the class. To register email bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860- 567-4465.

ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSES: Mike Day will discuss One Room Schoolhouses of Barkhamsted at the Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Road, Barkhamsted, June 8, 7 p.m. The talk will be illustrated by dozens of images of Barkhamsted schools many dating back to the early years of the 20th century. Come find out which school served your neighborhood and how education in Barkhamsted has changed over the years. Admission is free, refreshments will be served. For information, call Noreen Watson 860 738 1152

TAG SALE FOR CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN: A tag sale to support the Torrington Fire Department’s Christmas for Children toy drive will be held Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Stables Tavern, 179 Washington Ave, Torrington. Rain dates are June 15-16. Donations are being accepted anytime and should be used, not abused, items. Refreshments and food will be available.

Saturday, June 9

TAG SALE FOR CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN: A tag sale to support the Torrington Fire Department’s Christmas for Children toy drive will be held Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Stables Tavern, 179 Washington Ave, Torrington. Rain dates are June 15-16. Donations are being accepted anytime and should be used, not abused, items. Refreshments and food will be available. PREVENTING ALZHEIMER’S: Dr. Arthur Klein of Family First Chiropractic and Wellness Center discusses ways to prevent Alzheimer's Disease through lifestyle choices and holistic methods at the Burnham Library, Bridgewater, June 9 at 7 p.m. All programs are free and open to all. For more information, call 860-354-6937 or visit www.burnhamlibrary.org MUSIC FESTIVAL: Region 10’s annual Johnnycake Mountain Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 9, at Johnnycake Mountain Farm, Burlington, with local bands starting at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Burlington Lions Club to benefit the Region 10 enrichment fund, the event will have open chess games, a bounce house and games with food available for purchase or bring a picnic. Admission is $5 per person. Featured performers are Gwen Nevin and the Strays at 5 p.m., and Cajun Ray and the Steamers at 6 p.m. Final schedule at www.makeamarkfoundation.org or on Facebook. For information, contact Colleen Ververis at 860916-7732 or cververis@hotmail.com, or Stephanie Cowger at 860-404-0085 or cowgers@Region10ct.org; or Kelly Fecteau at 860-729-4823 or kelly@nepm.com.

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