CALENDAR

Thursday, July 19

PADDLING TRIP: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will take a paddling trip to Wood Creek Pond, Norfolk, Juy 21. Meet at the boat launch at 10 a.m. Bring a life vest, water and a picnic lunch. For information, call Marie Kennedy at 860567-5487.

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 860-4352838.

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 860379-7235 to register.

Friday, July 20

PADDLING TRIP: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will take a paddling trip to Wood Creek Pond, Norfolk, Juy 21. Meet at the boat launch at 10 a.m. Bring a life vest, water and a picnic lunch. For information, call Marie Kennedy at 860567-5487.

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

PADDLING TRIP: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will take a paddling trip to Wood Creek Pond, Norfolk, Juy 21. Meet at the boat launch at 10 a.m. Bring a life vest, water and a picnic lunch. For information, call Marie Kennedy at 860567-5487.

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 860-307-9044.

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

LIVE REPTILES: Saturday, July 21, 2018, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Peoples State Forest Nature Museum, Greenwoods Rd., Barkhamsted, will present “Reptiles of Connecticut,” July 21, 1-2 p.m. Live reptiles will be part of this program. Free. For information, call/text 860-882-9632.

FAIRY FESTIVAL: Come enjoy a day of magic and imagination on Saturday, July 21 when Flanders Nature Center presents its annual fairy festival, July 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission $7, free age 2 and under. Flanders is located at 5 Church Hill Road in Woodbury, with activities at the center’s Sugar House area up from the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Road. For more information on the festival, Faerie House rules or entry forms, visit www.flandersnaturecenter.org. or their Facebook page facebook/FlandersNatureCenter. Vendors interested in reserving a spot can call 203-263-3711; Ext 10.

STAR PARTY: The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club holds regular star parties at White Memorial. Events are free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more details, see the club calendar at lhastro.org. July 20, 8 p.m., talk on exoplanets not found in our solar system, presented by Mark D’Antonio. Stargazing follows weather permitting.

CONCERT FOR SIGHT: The Harwinton Lions Club will host the annual Concert for Sight on Saturday, July 21. Gates open at 2 p.m. and music starts at 5:30 p.m. This year’s entertainment includes a Neil Diamond tribute starring Tom Sadge, with The Tradesmen as the opening act. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, free for children 11 and under. Tickets can be purchased from Harwinton Lions Club members, the Warner Theatre at 860489-7180. Bring chairs or blankets, a picnic. No pets. Food available for sale. For information visit https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ harwintonct/page-8.php or email harwintonlionsclub@snet.net.

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

CELEBRATING THE BATS: 8th Annual Celebration for the Bats will be held July 21, 7 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, in the A.B. Ceder Room. Pack a picnic or BYOB. rain or shine. $5 guests, free to members. Call 860-5670857 to register or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org .

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open the 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.

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.

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.

NORFOLK FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays through October, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 19 Maple Avenue. On July 7 and continuing every other week through September, Tracy Hayhurst will be “cooking the market” to inspire your own farm to table meals, and will demonstrate how to create simple, healthy and delicious recipes using seasonal foods from local farms. Additional cooking demonstrations by visiting authors are scheduled throughout the season and will be announced on Facebook and www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org.

BOOK SALE: The Harwinton Library will hold its month book sale on Saturday, July 21, 10 am.-12 p.m.