CALENDAR

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.

TALENT SHOW: A Talent Show will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118 Litchfield, CT 06759 on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2-4 p.m. If interested in participating, forms are available in the Grotto Café located on the Shrine grounds or email: gbuchas@snet.net. Requests should be received by Aug. 5.

ANNUAL MEETING: Join the Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library, Winsted, for its annual meeting and guest Vesper Stamper, author and illustrator who will lead a discussion of her new novel. The Friends will host their annual meeting July 21 at 10:30 a.m.; Stamper’s talk will follow at 11 a.m. Light refreshments follow both events.

OPEN HOUSE: Papermoon Dance & Performing Arts will hold an open house at its new studio on 49 Commons Drive (the same building as 97.3 WZBG), in Litchfield, July 21, 1-4 p.m. The event is open to the public. Guests can meet Papermoon’s staff of dance instructors, including studio director and Thomaston resident Danielle Eichman, learn about the dance programs the studio has to offer, and sign up for August Dance Camps and enroll for the 2018-19 dance season beginning in September.

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 860-868-1960.

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, Thirty-One, 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.eclubhouse.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 860-567-0857 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.

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 21 and 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. Details at www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org.

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

ART RECEPTION: A reception with refreshments for artist Robert Cronin will be held on Saturday, July 21, 4-6 p.m. at the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be in on display through Saturday, Aug. 11.

HISTORY HIKE: Residents are invited to meet at Squire’s Tavern,100 East River Rd. July 21 at 2 p.m., and join Paul Hart for a short hike where he will explain how the scenery has changed over time, with about a dozen stops along the trail where he will describe the way the area would have looked in the 1800s. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk and dress appropriately. The hike is about 1 mile long and should last about an hour and a half. Some of the terrain is on uneven ground. For information, call Noreen at 860-738-1152

COOKING DEMONSTRATION: A cooking demonstration, “From Wisdom’s Table: Behold, the Blueberry!” will be held at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center on Saturday, July 21 from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm. Wisdom House Head Chef Margaret Jacobs will lead the session. The cost is $25 per person through July 12 and $30 after that date. Pre-registration is required. For further information, call Wisdom House at 860567-3163; email programs@wisdomhouse.org or go to www.wisdomhouse.org

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLASS: “Ikebana: The Freestyle Flower Arrangement – Sketching and Arranging” will be presented at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center on Saturday, July 21 from 12-4 p.m. Shoko Iwata will present the program. The fee is $99 through July 12 and $114 after that date. The fee includes all materials and lunch. For more information or to register go to www.wisdomhouse.org, call 860-567-3163 or email programs@wisdomhouse.org

HARWINTON GOP BARBECUE: The Harwinton Republican Town Committee is holding its 3rd annual event – Bullets, BBQ, and Rock-n-Roll taking place Saturday Aug. 4 at the Harwinton Rod & Gun Club, 123 Campville Hill Road, Harwinton, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $30 per person, $55 per couple, $20 for ages 13-17, and free for children. Range time fees are between $10 and $25. Tickets will not be sold at the door and should be purchased by July 27 through the Facebook event Bullets, BBQ, and Rock and Roll!, the event website https://bulletsandbbq.org, or by emailing HarwintonRTC@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 22

NORTH END CAR SHOW CANCELED: The North End Community Association’s car show and food truck event, scheduled for Sunday on North Main Street in the Zeller TIre parking lot, is canceled because of the forecast for rain. For information call Glenn Royals at 860307-2899.

WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: 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.

SUMMER SERVICES: The Church in the Wildwood Summer Vesper Services continue weekly at the church, Route 182, North Colebrook, at 7 p.m. Free will offerings are collected and the public is welcome to attend any or all of these special services.

LITCHFIELD SENIOR PICNIC: The annual Senior Picnic sponsored by Litchfield Parks and Recreation Department is set for noon on Thursday, August 2, 12 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, with food, fun, games and music provided by Entertainment by Kevin. Admission to the picnic/dance is $10 per person, which includes hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, salads, watermelon, and soft drinks. To make reservations or pick up tickets call Litchfield Parks and Recreation at 860-567-7569. Desserts to share are welcome. Tickets are available at Murphy’s Pharmacy, Litchfield Parks and Recreation Office, and the Litchfield Town Hall. Provide transportation to a senior who would not normally be able to attend and get free admission to the picnic.