CALENDAR

Saturday, June 30

WYLD RUN: On Saturday, June 30, the NWCTY WYld Run takes place at Camp Moe in Torrington on Saturday, June 30. Registration is open at 9 a.m. First wave of the race begins at 11 a.m. For more information and to register, visit https:// www.active.com/torrington-ct/ running/distance-running/wyldobstacle-run-2018?int=.

VENDORS WANTED: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Flea Market on Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the event field across from the firehouse, at 1349 Marshall Lake Road in Torrington. Those interested in reserving a spot as a vendor should contact Nikki Maccalous at drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com or 860-307-9044 for more information.

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.

OPEN YOUR EYES STUDIO TOUR: The Open Your Eyes Studio Tour, sponsored by the Northwest CT Arts Council, will be held June 30 and July 1. Participating artists and artisans will open their studios and creative spaces to show their processes and work to the public. For more information call 860-618-0075 or visit www.artsnwct.org.

CARTOONING FOR KIDS: Cartooning Program for Kids-June 30, 10:30 a.m., at the Bakerville Library. Learn how to draw classic cartoons by following along with Debi's cartoon chalk talk. They will work with Debi step by step as they make some fun TV cartoon characters from the past. Children will also complete a fun classic cartoon project to take home. To register go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094da5a623a64cartooning

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open for season at St. Paul’s Church on Charles Street, Torrington, Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will continue weekly through October. Local farmers will have fresh produce, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, crafts, and other seasonal items for sale.

SALISBURY MARKET: Salisbury Farmers Market, held on the library lawn, will be held June 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Shoppers will find freshmade donuts by Great Cape Bakery, with organic coffee from Coffee-Tea-Etc from Goshen, plus rolls, breads and more. Meats and vegetables of all sorts from Lone Silo Farm, Q Farms, Falls Mountain Falls Farm, Sheffield MA, Crooked Oak Farm, in Lakeville. Children’s craft activities provided. For details, go to www.scoville.org.

OPEN YOUR EYES TOURS: The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council is presenting the ninth annual Open Your Eyes Studio Tour on June 30 and July 1, in Cornwall, Warren and Goshen, featuring 30 artists who have their studios in those towns. Free ticket packets can be ordered at OpenYourEyesTour.org and include a map, direction sheets, suggested itineraries and convenient sign-in stickers. Information available at OpenYourEyesTour.org or call 860-6180075.

TIBETFEST: TibetFest 8 will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1, 10 a.m .to 6 p.m. at theGoshen Fairgrounds. The event is a celebration of Tibetan culture, featuring: art, food, music, dance performances, artisans, handicraft vendors, sand mandala, tattoo artists, a photo exhibit, and many activities. For information, visit: www.tibetfest.org

NORFOLK MARKET: Norfolk Farmers Market is held on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on the town hall lawn, 19 Maple Avenue, Norfolk, through October. 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.

OPEN YOUR EYES STUDIO TOUR: The Open Your Eyes Studio Tour, sponsored by the Northwest CT Arts Council, is calling for artists and artisans in Goshen, Cornwall, and Warren to participate in the 9th annual Open Your Eyes Studio Tour weekend, June 30 and July 1. Participating artists and artisans will open their studios and creative spaces to show their processes and work to the public. Past events have drawn visitors from 14 states with many visitors returning annually. To register or for more information call 860-618-0075 or go to alexis@artsnwct.org.

HISTORICAL HIKE: Historical Hike Up Prospect Mountain with Lee Swift, Richard Heys, and Gerri Griswold, June 30, 10 a.m. Meet at the A.B. Ceder Room at White Memorial, Litchfield. Bring sturdy shoes, a hiking pole, and plenty of water. The event is free to members, $5 for guests. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

Sunday, July 1

OPEN YOUR EYES STUDIO TOUR: The Open Your Eyes Studio Tour, sponsored by the Northwest CT Arts Council, will be held June 30 and July 1. Participating artists and artisans will open their studios and creative spaces to show their processes and work to the public. For more information call 860-618-0075 or visit www.artsnwct.org.

GRIEF PRESENTATION: Moving Through Loss, a panel discussion and program, will be held Sunday, July 1 at Barkhamsted Town Garage (Community Room), 33 New Hartford Rd. Route 44 in Barkhamsted. The panel at 3 p.m. inculdes Dr. Victoria Gould, Psy.D, Dr. Cara Nguyen, Psy.D, Karen Giarnese, RN, BSN and representatives from Mary’s Place, Windsor. Refreshments follow the program. For information call Cara Nguyen at 860-307-0379, or Victoria Gould at 860-480-8524.

VENDORS WANTED: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Flea Market on Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the event field across from the firehouse, at 1349 Marshall Lake Road in Torrington. Those interested in reserving a spot as a vendor should contact Nikki Maccalous at drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com or 860-307-9044 for more information.

TIBETFEST: TibetFest 8 will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1, 10 a.m .to 6 p.m. at the Goshen Fairgrounds. The event is a celebration of Tibetan culture, featuring: art, food, music, dance performances, artisans, handicraft vendors, sand mandala, tattoo artists, a photo exhibit, and many activities. For information, visit: www.tibetfest.org

FARMERS MARKET: Winsted Farmers Market continues its weekly market season Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rowley Field through Sept. 23. Farms and vendors this season include Barden Farm, Better Baking By Beth, Boy Scouts Troop 1027, Bristol's Farm, Howling Flats Farm, Husky Meadow Farm, March Farm, Nakoma Farm, Ridge Runner Soap Co., and guest vendors throughout the season.

BOARDWALK BASH: Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forests invite residents to attend a Boardwalk Bash Sunday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the Beaver Brook Marsh boardwalk which was built to allow access to a 55-acre marsh area in Peoples State Forest. FALPS will hold a vine cutting ceremony at the boardwalk, and then host a picnic following the ceremony at Squires Tavern at 100 East River Road. Meet at Squires Tavern at 1 p.m., where all will then carpool to the trailhead that connects to the boardwalk. All are welcome.

Monday, July 2

AUDUBON MEETING: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will meet Monday, July 2 at the Litchfield Community Center, at 7 p.m. The program is “Butterflies and Moths: The Jewels in Your Backyard” presented by naturalist John Himmelman, with photos of these insects from around the country. Himmelman, an author, illustrator and lecturer, is a cofounder of the Connecticut Butterfly Association and past president of the New Haven Bird Club. The public is welcome.

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.

VENDORS WANTED: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Flea Market on Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the event field across from the firehouse, at 1349 Marshall Lake Road in Torrington. Those interested in reserving a spot as a vendor should contact Nikki Maccalous at drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com or 860-307-9044 for more information.

YOGA AT THE BEEKLEY: Yoga at the Beekley for all ages and experience will be held at the Beekley Memorial Library in New Hartford, Mondays in the garden through Aug. 13, 5-6 p.m. Children’s yoga will be held on Thursdays, through Aug 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Classes are presented by Kart Maalinn. Bring a mat or towel. Spots are limited; stop by or call 860379-7235 to register

THOMASTON CONCERTS: Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston will hold its summer concert on Mondays through Aug. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. at Seth Thomas Park on South Main St., Thomaston. Each concert is free, and all are welcome to attend; the Park is handicap accessible. In the event of rain, the concerts will be held in the Thomaston High School auditorium, Branch Road, Thomaston. July 2, Windborne; July 9, Pierce Campbell with Satisfaction; July 16, Deni Bonet; July 23, Chris Coogan Quartet; July 30, The Page Turners; Aug. 6, Goldrush; Aug. 13, Afro-Semitic Experience; Aug. 20, Clearview. For further information, visit the Fine Arts Connection website at: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Tuesday, July 3

FIRST TUESDAY LECTURE: The next talk for The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society’s summer lecture series “First Tuesday at 7” will be held July 3, 7 p.m. at the South Canaan Meetinghouse, 12 Rte. 63, Falls Village with local historian Dick Paddock, presenting “The Great Atlantic Balloon Trip of 1873.” Free, donations welcome. Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Cheryl Aeschliman at 860-824-5607 or the historical society at 860-824-8226, or visit www.fallsvillage-canaanhistoricalsociety.org or find them on Facebook.

TORRINGTON CONCERTS: Torrington’s summer concerts have begun, and are held from 7-9 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, Tuesdays and Fridays. No concerts July 6 or Aug. 14. July 3, The Daybreak Band; July 10 Tuesday RBO Orchestra; July 13 Friday Steve Dunn Band; July 17 Tuesday The Curl Daddy’s Surf; July 20 Friday The Sidekick Band; July 24 Tuesday Liddle Big Band; July 27 Friday Goldrush; July 31 Tuesday The Tradesmen; Aug. 3 Friday Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 7 Tuesday Nekita Waller, 2015 Northwest Idol Winner; Aug. 10 Friday Coyote River Band; Aug. 17 Friday Tim Urban, former American Idol Contestant; Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m., Mayor’s Polka Night, with live entertainment by: Eddie Forman Band, popcorn, drinks, and music for all Polka lovers.

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open for season at St. Paul’s Church on Charles Street, Torrington, Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will continue weekly through October. Local farmers will have fresh produce, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, crafts, and other seasonal items for sale.

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 860-567-7440.

Wednesday, July 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 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.

JULY 4 EVENTS: Mark your calendar for the Fourth of July, Wednesday, July 4, when the American Museum of Tort Law presents Dr. Felton Best, of Connecticut State University, reading Frederick Douglass' “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” July 4, 11 a.m. At 2:00 pm, the museum hosts a community forum, “Which is Worse: Trampling the Flag or Trampling the Constitution?” Events are free.

LET FREEDOM RING CELEBRATION: Let Freedom Ring Independence Day Celebration will be held July 4, 1:45 p.m. on the Litchfield Green. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Color Guard members will carry and present the flag of each of the original 13 states. At 2 p.m., the church bells will be rung 13 times.

JULY 4 EVENTS AT MUSEUM:

The Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, Kent, will be open on July 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To learn how to split shingles and hew logs, come to the museum between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. when the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum will provide instruction and historical background and safety equipment. Wear proper attire for working outside with sharp tools. Kent First Selectman Bruce Adams will read the Declaration of Independence at 1:30 p.m. Aiden Cherniske will play the Star-Spangled Banner and then all are welcome to ring the bell at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For information call 860-927-3849 for more information.

LITCHFIELD PET PARADE:

Litchfield Historical Society’s annual July 4th Pet Parade and Turn-of-the-Century Fest will be held July 4. Registration begins at 2:15 p.m. and the parade steps off at 2:30 p.m. All community members and their pets are invited to take part in the Pet Parade around the Town Green. Prizes awarded to all pets. After the parade, enjoy old-fashioned games, including sack races, tug-of-war contests, seed spitting, and an ice cream social. LITCHFIELD CONCERT: Litchfield will celebrate July 4 with a free concert on the Green with the local band “Stache” 7-9 p.m. Donations for the town’s food pantry welcome. Only service dogs allowed, no alcohol, no open flames and no ball playing during the concert.

NO TRASH PICKUP: In observance of Independence Day, there will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on July 4 in Torrington, with a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables collection for the remainder of the week following July 4. Friday’s regular collection will be on Saturday. The regular schedule will resume the following week.

Thursday, July 5

4H MEETINGS: 4-H Meetings at the Harwinton Library, Thursdays in July, 4 p.m. for ages 7-12. Registration required, call 860-4859113. UConn's Litchfield Co-op will present hands on STEM programs that allow kids to explore.

LIBRARY ART SHOW: The Oliver Wolcott Library Jamie Gagarin Art Gallery presents Jennifer Sabella “Order & Chaos” Mixed Media exhibit, July 5-Aug. 27, with a reception July 5, 5-7 p.m. Public is welcome.

YOGA AT THE BEEKLEY: Yoga at the Beekley for all ages and experience will be held at the Beekley Memorial Library in New Hartford, Mondays in the garden through Aug. 13, 5-6 p.m. Children’s yoga will be held on Thursdays, through Aug 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Classes are presented by Kart Maalinn. Bring a mat or towel. Spots are limited; stop by or call 860-379-7235 to register.

GOSHEN GARDEN CLUB: Goshen Garden Club will meet July 5 at the Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St. Goshen, with lunch at 12 p.m., business meeting at 12:45 p.m. followed by a talk by Paul Colburn, who will discuss bobcats in Connecticut. $5 guests. For more information call 860-618-0267 or go to goshengardenclub.org.

NATURE’S NURSERY: Nature’s Nursery Series at White Memorial, Litchfield, will be held Thursdays, June 14, July 5, and Aug. 16, 4-5 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited and fills up quickly; call 860-567-0857.