CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 17

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 17, The Curl Daddy’s Surf; July 20, The Sidekick Band; July 24, Liddle Big Band; July 27, Goldrush; July 31, The Tradesmen; Aug. 3, Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 7, Nekita Waller, 2015 Northwest Idol Winner; Aug. 10, Coyote River Band; Aug. 17, 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.

THRIFT SHOP SALE: Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, a non-profit shop, is holding a storewide half-price sale July 14-21.

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 NATURE CAMP: “Wee Discoverers” Summer Nature Camp for ages 4-5 will be held at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Five sessions available; sign up for one or all 5. To register call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org. Space is limited. Members: $15/session, Non-members: $25/ session

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.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Brandywine Living at Litchfield will offer Mindfulness Meditation for Cognition and Stress Relief, an interactive session, Tuesday, July 17, 12-1:30 p.m. and presented by Brandywine Living’s dedicated neuropsychologist, Dr. Kevin Manning, Ph.D., and local mindfulness practitioner, Shannon Strong of Strong Core Team Training. The session is free and open to the public. Reservations are highly recommended. RSVP to Amber or Nanette at 860-5679500 or online at https://litch-sm-meditation.eventbrite.com by Monday, July 16. Brandywine Living at Litchfield is located at 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield, CT 06759.

FREE CRAFTS, GAMES: The Litchfield Historical Society is celebrating the middle of summer vacation with a week of free afternoon crafts and games for families at the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Starting on Tuesday, July 17 through Friday, July 20, 3-5 p.m. Families are invited to stop in throughout the week for activities such as painting, planting, making sundials and playing colonial games. No registration necessary. Donations appreciated. For information call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For more information about this or other programs, go to www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

Wednesday, July 18

PAGE TURNER’S CLUB: Page Turner’s Club meets Wednesdays through Aug. 8 1-2 p.m. for children entering grades 4-6 at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Get your school summer reading requirement finished this summer and receive a complimentary copy of The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. Mrs. Shaia will lead discussions, read passages aloud, and create Native American crafts. A pizza lunch will be provided each week. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

TEEN PIZZA & PAGES: Teen Pizza & Pages Book Club meets Wednesdays through Aug. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for teens entering grades 7-10 ,at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Get your school summer reading requirement finished this summer and get two complimentary paperbacks: The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare and The Edge of Nowhere by John Smelcer. Mrs. Shaia will lead discussions, read passages aloud, watch movie clips to compare and contrast, and work on creating a wampum belt. A pizza dinner will be provided each week. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, presents Yoga in the Garden, July 18, 8-9 a.m. Cost $10 per session. Bring a mat, water, sunscreen and bug spray. For information call 860-309-9489.

THRIFT SHOP SALE: Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, a non-profit shop, is holding a storewide half-price sale July 14-21.

MYSTIC TOUCH TANK: Mystic Touch Tanks from Mystic Seaport will be at the Harwinton Library, July 18, 7 p.m. For ages 2-13, registration required, call 860-4859113

WRITING WORKSHOP: Writing Workshop for Tweens & Teens at the Harwinton Library will be held Wednesdays in July at 2 p.m., for ages 11-17. Registration required, call 860-485-9113. Each participant will receive a journal to practice different writing techniques.

Thursday, July 19

FAIRY TALE LUNCH BUNCH: The Fairy Tale Lunch Bunch Club meets Thursdays through Aug. 2, 12-1 p.m. for grades K-4, at the Olier Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Mrs. Shaia will read a fractured fairy tale aloud during lunch, then group will watch a clip of Shelly Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre featuring the traditional story, with a on a different fairy tale each week, concluding with “The Little Mermaid” to prepare for the field trip at the Warner Theater. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

MURDER IN THE STACKS: Murder in the Stacks, An Interactive Puzzle Adventure, will be held July 19, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

DINNER AND A MOVIE: BYOD and a Movie: “The Post” at the Torrington Library, Thursday, July 19, 6 p.m. Bring your own dinner and enjoy a movie in the Community Room with chairs and tables for you to enjoy your dinner with friends. You can bring everything from pizza, to grinders, to sushi.

NATURE’S MUSIC: Scoville Memorial Library presents “The Sound of Nature’s Music,” a program for kids and their parents, July 19, 4 p.m. Learn about the “music” of our animals. Also meet a barred owl. Reserve tickets now at scovillelibrary.org.

CHILDREN’S CRAFTS: Children's Crafts at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through Aug. 11. A children's table will be set out alongside the Farmers' Market with projects to make and take home. Details at scovillelibrary.org or call 860-435-2838.

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. THRIFT SHOP SALE: Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, a non-profit shop, is holding a storewide half-price sale July 14-21.

INTERPRETING THE BIBLE’S MEANING: Fr. Richard Schebera, SMM, a member of the summer staff at the Shrine, will offer three talks in July: Interpreting The Bible's Meaning, Thursday, July 12, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. in the air conditioned Grotto Chapel. No registration required; a free will offering will be appreciated. All are welcome. For further information, call 860-567-1041 or e-mail: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Friday, July 20

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 20, The Sidekick Band; July 24, Liddle Big Band; July 27, Goldrush; July 31, The Tradesmen; Aug. 3, Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 7, Nekita Waller, 2015 Northwest Idol Winner; Aug. 10, Coyote River Band; Aug. 17, 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.

THRIFT SHOP SALE: Valley Thrift Shop, 714 Main St., Winsted, a non-profit shop, is holding a storewide half-price sale July 14-21.

Saturday, July 21

HORSE SHOWING: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut’s Horse Showing will be held July 21, 1-3 p.m. at the farm at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. See many horses; from a 5 year old Thoroughbred to a teenaged Mustang, many available for adoption, lease or sponsor, and meet the newest additions: Sugar, a 20 yo Quarter-horse mare, and Thunder Heart, a 13 yo Warmblood/Hanoverian gelding. Shop the tack sale from 12-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-8681960.

DRAKEVILLE FLEA MARKET: 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. Confirmed vendors include Touchstone Crystal, H20 - All Natural Toxin Free Products, Karma Creations (Wood Crafts), LuLaRoe by Amber Jones, Handmade Jewelry, Leather Goods, Puma’s Precious Pieces, ThirtyOne, Jewels by Gillie, Tastefully Simple, Diana’s Candles, Simply Jam LLC, Cherry Park Antiques, Simply Sisters, LuLaRoe by Erin Williams, and Face Painting by Emily Starr, as well as several tag sale spots. Event contact is Nikki Maccalous at drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com or 860307-9044.

SUMMER BOOK SALE: Harwinton Library’s Summer Book Sale Series sales are held the third Saturday of the month, July 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Children’s books, 50 cents, hardcovers, $2, paperbacks, $1. For information call 860485-9113.

WORKS ON PAPER: The White Gallery presents “The Art of Print and Works on Paper,” opening with a reception July 21, 5-7 p.m. the show runs through Sept. 9 featuring the works of Allen Blagden, Nathalie Chabrier, Ann Chernow, Naomi Grossman, Joan Jardine, Natasha Karpinskaia, Nancy Lasar, Alan McCord, Terri Moore, Constance Old, Randy Orzano and Nancy McTeague-Stock. Find the gallery at 342 Main Street, Lakeville. For information call 860-435-1029 or go to www.thewhitegalleryart.com or Facebook/thewhitegalleryart