CALENDAR

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.

WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: Winsted Farmers Market continues its 2018 weekly market season on Sundays, 10- a.m.-1 p.m. at Rowley Field. Farms and vendors at this market include Barden Farm, Better Baking By Beth, Boy Scouts Troop 1027, Bristol's Farm, Husky Meadow Farm, March Farm, Nakoma Farm, Ridge Runner Soap Co., and guest vendor Gemini Moon Designs.

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 co-founder 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 860-379-7235 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 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.

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?” Juy 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 oldfashioned 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 860-485-9113. 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. Call 860-3797235.

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 or visit www.whitememorialcc.org . Members: $8/child per session, Non-Members: $12/child per session

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.Friday, July6

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Torrington’s annual Independence Day celebration will be held Friday, July 6 at Torrington Middle School. Commerford Amusements provides rides and games; food available for