CALENDAR

Monday, Aug. 20

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. BOOK DISCUSSION: Evening Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg, 7 p.m., Aug. 20, free. Copies of the book are available to borrow.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

NORFOLK FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays through October, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 19 Maple Avenue. 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. 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, Aug. 22

TEEN MOVIE: Teen Movie Screening at the Harwinton Library, “Avengers Infinity War” 3 p.m., Aug. 22. For ages 12-18. Registration required, call 860-485-9113.

SEED SAVING: A Seed Saving Workshop at the Harwinton Library will be held at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22, free. A Master Gardener will explain different methods of seed harvesting and storage. The participants will practice saving seed from various plants. Registration required, call 860-485-9113.

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 860-379-3369.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN: Yoga in the Garden, Aug. 22, 8 a.m., $10 per class, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. For all levels, no experience needed. Bring a mat, water and sunscreen/bug repellant if desired. For information, call 860-309-9489.

BEEKLY BINGO: The Beekley Library presents Beekley Bingo Nights, Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m. at the library, for all ages. Prizes include games, books, bubbles and more with snacks provided. Stop by or call the library to hold your spot at 860-379-7235

Thursday, Aug. 23

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.

BUTTON ROADSHOW: Antique Button Roadshow With the Acorn Button Club of Central Connecticut will be held Aug .23, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Revisit the art, history, and beauty of antique buttons. Bring your old buttons to share. 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.

COLLEGE ESSAY TIPS: Parents and soon-to-be seniors who need help tackling college essays are invited to the Gunn Library, Washington, for some savvy tips from one of Manhattan’s most respected tutors, Lisa Cornelio, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Hear a discussion on the best way to craft a winning college essay. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required. Please call the Library for further information at 860-868-7586 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

Friday, Aug. 24

KAYAK/SHOREBIRDING TRIP: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will take a kayak shorebirding trip at the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh in MIlford, Aug. 24, depending on wind and weather conditions. Meet at the commuter parking lot off Route 8, Exit 39 in Thomaston, across from Dunkin Donuts at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. For information, call Dave Zomick at 860-513-8600.

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.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING: There will be a special Town Meeting in Cornwall Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. in the Cornwall Town Hall, 24 Pine Street for the purpose of authorizing the Board of Selectmen to execute a license agreement with Eversource for the public use of the “Bend” property on Lower River Road in West Cornwall.

NORFOLK LIBRARY GALA: An Evening in the Tropics, Norfolk Library gala and auction, will be held Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine and mojitos, with many items up for bid. Tickets are $35 at the door.

MORRIS CONCERTS: Summer concerts will be held at the Morris Town Green or the town beach this summer. Admission is free and all are welcome. Aug. 24, Cover2Cover, 6-8 p.m.,with food trucks on site, town beach pavilion. Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m., Eight to the Bar, Town Beach Pavilion. Food trucks on site.

MAYOR’S POLKA NIGHT: Torrington’s summer concert series concludes with Mayor’s Polka Night 6-8 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, with live entertainment by Eddie Forman Band, popcorn, drinks, and music for all Polka lovers. Free.

Saturday Aug. 25

PIG ROAST: Annual Pig Roast at Squire’s Tavern ,100 East River Rd, Barkhamsted, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 25, $25, must be purchased in advance. Pulled pork, sides, ice cream, with live music by the Travelin’ Trout Band. Tickets available Wednesdays, Sundays at the tavern, Winsted Diner, 496 Main St., Winsted, or at the door. Tickets limited. For information, call Noreen, 860-738-1152

WHIGVILLE GRANGE FAIR: Whigville Grang will hold its annual grange fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 25. Free admission, no entry fee for produce, baked goods, flowers. Live entertainment and food for sale, with exhibits. Contact Gary Brown for an application at b_gary@sbcglobal.net

EDIBLE PLANTS: Wild Edible Plants with Andy Dobos, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 25, $15 members, $30 guests, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litcchfield. Registration with payment required. 860-567-0857, www.whitememorialcc.org

EVENING AT LITTLE POND: An Evening at Little Pond, searching for Wood Ducks, herons, shore birds, muskrats, beavers, frogs and other animals, 6 p.m., Aug. 25, free, donations welcome. Meet at the White’s Woods entrance. Rain or shine. To register call 860567-0857.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY: The Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road, Washington, is rebuilding its 16th century replicated Algonkian village using traditional stone tools and techniques. Aug. 25, 12-3 p.m., meet Griffin Kalin, a primitive technologist and educator at the Institute. Cost adults $10, $8 seniors, $6 children and free for members of the Institute and those that donated materials. To register call 860-868-0518.

FAMILY ARTS DAY: Family Arts Day at the Warner Theater’s Center for Arts Education, 11 a.m-2 p.m.., free, public welcome. Activities include a bounce house, caricature artist, fortune teller, storytelling, arts and crafts, games, face painting and a magic show. Some activities require a small fee. Enjoy refreshments as well as a fully-stocked popcorn and candy station. Attendees will receive a special discount on fall classes if they register on the spot. For more information, call the WTCAE Reception Office at 860-489-7180 x 148.

PLEASANT VALLEY CAR SHOW: Pleasant Valley Car Show at the Pleasant Valley Drive-In, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., rain date Aug. 26. Founder Josh Roy, am incoming junior at OWTS, is raising money for the Special Wishes Foundation. To sponsor or donate contact Josh or his mother Melissa at pleasantvalleycarshow@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page Pleasant Valley Car Show.

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.

PEACH FEST & CRAFT FAIR North Congregational Church's annual Peach Fest & Craft Fair, will be held on Saturday, August 25, 10-4, Pine Meadow Green in New Hartford, rain or shine. In addition to many artisans and crafts, we will have kids activities, entertainment, and everyone's favorite peach shortcake and pies. For information call the church office 860-379-2466

BAND CONCERT, ICE CREAM: Salisbury Band Concert & Ice Cream Social will be held Aug. 25, 5 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Summertime draws to a close in Salisbury with our very own band in this classic and timeless end of summer celebration and concert. Bring a chair, blanket, picnic and relax under the maples. Music and ice cream provided.

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.

SUMMER BAKE SALES: The Four Corners Circle at the First Congregational Church of Torrington, Riverside Avenue and Route 4, will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. In addition to the homemade baked goods, there will be handmade blankets and crocheted items for sale.

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.