Vendors sought for Colebrook Fair

COLEBROOK — The Town of Colebrook is seeking vendors for our 74th Annual Colebrook Fair being held Saturday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Colebrook Center.. A 10x12’ space is available for $25 if paid by Aug. 1, $35 after Aug. 1. Join us for a fun-filled day with a Car Show, Cardboard Boat Regatta, Children’s games, Petting zoo, and much, much more.

For information, visit www.colebrookfair.weebly.com, check out Facebook at Colebrook CT Fair or call Debi McKeon at 860-379-3359 ext. 213. Space is limited.

Roxbury church invites vendors

ROXBURY — The Roxbury Congregational Church is holding its 15th annual tag/bake sale, Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m to -3 p.m.

A light lunch will be available. It will be outside unless it rains, in which case it will be inside. It has only rained twice, members say.

The church is located at 24 Church Street (Rt. 317), Roxbury, and can be reached at 860-355-1978.

Vendors are wanted. A table is $25 or a space (bring your own table) is $20. Since there is less room inside (in case of rain) than outside, spaces are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Palace offering ‘kid friendy’ tour

WATERBURY – In an unique collaboration a special kid friendly tour of the Palace Theater is being offered on Wednesday Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. The hour-long tour adapted specifically for children ages 5 and older will include magic performed by “CJ the Sorcerer” aka Cyril May the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Waterbury, as well as an opportunity to see the behind the scenes magic at the majestic venue and a chance for a “walk on” across the historic stage. Tickets are $5 per person and are limited. They may be purchased in advance online at www.palacetheaterct.org , by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St.

This tour is a chance to learn some of the backstage theater magic that happens as well as the secret to the world famous escape trick performed by Harry Houdini, as well as the magic that happens when we recycle. The theater incorporated a recycling program last year as an alternative way of disposing of the thousands of empty cans and bottles at the venue each year. The project was initiated by Waterbury Arts Magnet School student and Junior Honor Society member Viola Flowers, whose father is Dave Flowers, the Chief production officer of the theater. The money realized by the recycling effort has allowed the WAMS Junior Honor Society to donate money to a variety of causes.

To celebrate this “magical” collaboration tour guests and the public may also purchase tickets to the upcoming presentation of “The Illusionists Live from Broadway” and receive a 10 percent discount. This offer is valid August 15 to 17.

Tokeneke Classic Road Race to be held

BARKHAMSTED — Center Subaru’s Tokeneke Classic Road Race will be held Sunday Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The race course includes the roads around the Barkhamsted reservoir.

In 2018, again, racers will start on Route 20 near Berg Field, 93 Hartland Blvd., East Hartland. It will be a neutral rollout as the field makes a left on 179 and proceeds south, in a clockwise direction around the reservoir, so that racers turn right at all the remaining intersections. At Routes 179 and 219, at about 4.3 miles, racers bear right onto 219 South. At intersection of 219 and 318, at about 6.9 miles, racers bear right onto 318 West and then go over the Saville Dam. Just past the dam, at about 7.7 miles, racers turn right onto Beach Rock Road. This is the first climb. At the corner of Beach Rock and 181, at about 8.6 miles, racers turn right on Route 181. In West Hartland, at about 15.9 miles, racers go east on Route 20, completing a lap at the corner of Routes 20 and 179 in East Hartland.

See www.tokenekeclassic.com for course maps and registration information.

Adult summer reading program

TORRINGTON — The Torrington Library is hosting an adult summer reading challenge, running now through Aug. 31. Anyone can pick up a reading log at the library or visit the library website and print a reading log. Participating in the challenge is easy. For every 5 books read, you will receive 1 raffle ticket. For every Summer Music Series Event attended, you will receive 1 raffle ticket.

The raffle will be pulled Sept. 10, and the winner will receive two, non-refundable or exchangeable tickets to “The Midtown Men” at the Warner Theatre on Friday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.

Summer Music Series Events include “The Music of Star Wars” on July 26, 6:30 p.m. and the Summer Social, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Flower Power: Musical Presentation will be held Aug. 9, and The Elderly Brothers perform Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Broadway Review with Keeley Cabaret will be held Aug.30 at 6:30 p.m.

Visit www.torringtonlibrary.org for information.

Viano String Quartet to perform at library

NEW HARTFORD — Yale at the Beekley presents the Viano String Quartet on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

The Viano String Quartet, Chamber Music Fellows at this summer’s Norfolk Music Festival, will present a free evening of classical music at the Beekley Library. Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound, and spontaneity” by American Record Guide, they were a top prizewinner at the 9th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition & Festival, held in the summer of 2017, and more recently at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

For reservations or information stop by or call 860-379-7235.

Morris Land Trust to hold fundraiser

MORRIS — The Morris Land Trust’s annual fundraiser will be held Aug. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Meadow Vineyards, 599 Old Middle Street, Goshen.

Light hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of wine will be served. Music will be provided by Western Lands Trio. Tickets are $45 and will be available for purchase starting July 15 at the Village Wine Cellar, 189 West Street, Litchfield; the Green Tomato Deli, 7 West Street, Morris; and the Morris Sprit Shop, 19 West Street, Morris.

For information, email morrislandtrust@aol.com.