CALENDAR

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 860379-3369.

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. 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 860-567-0857.

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 860868-0518.

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.

Sunday, Aug. 26

MCCANN CONCERT: Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury presents the25th annual free Frasier McCann Concert, 3 p.m., Aug. 26, free. Heart & Soul, an eight-member group, performs music from the 30s to the present. All age welcome; refreshments will be served following the performance.

WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: Winsted 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. The church has a handicap ramp at the north entrance. The schedule: Aug. 26, Rev. Dr. Ran Niehoff, Pastor Emeritus, Sanibel Congregational UCC, and associate, Riverton Congregational UCC; Sept. 2, Ray Zetye, executive director, Camp Jewell YMCA; Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Rev. Douglas Aldrich. Second Congregational Church of Winsted.

Monday, Aug. 27

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

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.

BIRDS OF PREY: Learn about big birds of prey at the Bakerville Library Annex, New Hartford, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 28, Tuesday, August 28. Brought by White Memorial Conservation Center

AUTHOR TALK: An Author Talk with Beth Caruso, “One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America's First Witch Hanging,” will be held Aug. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bakerville Library Annex, New Hartford. Free, public welcome.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

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 860379-3369.

BLOOD DRIVE: A Red Cross blood drive will be held Aug. 29, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Aug. 29 at Praise Christian Fellowship 52 New Hartford Road, Barkhamsted. To schedule an appointment call 800-RED-CROSS or online: redcrossblood.org. $5 Amazon gift cards will be given out (via email after donation)

YOGA IN THE GARDEN: Yoga in the Garden, Aug. 29, 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.

Thursday, Aug. 30

BROADWAY REVIEW: A Broadway Review with Keeley Cabaret at the Torrington Library will be held Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. Register at torringtonlibrary.org.

MUSIC IN NATURE: Sound of Music in Nature at the Scoville Memorial Library will be held Aug 30, 4 pm. for parents and children. Identifying animals by sound is a great way to get to know the creatures who call Connecticut home.

Friday, Aug. 31

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.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR, VIGIL: The Litchfield County Opiate Task Force (LCOTF) will hold the second annual Community Resource Fair and Vigil on Friday, Aug. 31, 5 p.m. in Coe Memorial Park, Torrington. WEEKEND ART SALE: The Second Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Sale at the Cornwall Library begins with an opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 31. The sale continues Sept. 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sept. 2.

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. 31, 6-8 p.m., Eight to the Bar, Town Beach Pavilion. Food trucks on site.

Saturday, Sept. 1

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.

SALISBURY MARKET: Salisbury Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10 a.m. on the Scoville Memorial Library lawn.

WEEKEND ART SALE: The Second Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Sale at the Cornwall Library continues Sept. 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sept. 2.

CONCERT, CONTRA DANCE: Live Concert and Contra Dance with O’Wryly featuring Caller Bill Fischer will be held Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, in the activity shed. Tickets $15 members, $30 guests. Register with payment by calling 860-567-0857 or register online at www.whitememorialcc.org .

COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE: Community Contra Dance will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Cornwall Town Hall in Cornwall. Dancing starts at 7 p.m. with traditional music by Still, the Homegrown Band and calling by Peter Stix. All ages welcome, no partner necessary. Donation requested. For information call Jane @860-6726101 or go to motherhouse.us.

KENT CARNIVAL: The Kent Memorial Library presents the Kent Carnival, 12-3 p.m., Sept. 1, free admission, at Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main Street, Kent. Live music, Touch-a-Truck, free beverages, an obstacle course, a side show of oddities, a bouncy house, no-sew quilting project, mural art project, balloon animals, kids games, prizes and snacks.

COLEBROOK FAIR: The Town of Colebrook’s 74th Annual Colebrook Fair is Saturday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the center of historic Colebrook. car show, cardboard boat regatta, children’s games, petting zoo. Food for sale, crafters, vendors, food raffles and a tag sale.

GOSHEN FAIR: The Goshen Fair will be held Sept. 1-3 at the Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63 in Goshen. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Admission fee required, passes available. will feature professional truck pulls, Vader’s Monster Trucks, Soul Sound Revue, Apricot Brandy, Dan’s Roadhouse Country Band, James Montgomery Blues Band, and live fireworks. Rides, animals, vendors, food for sale. Learn more at goshenfair.org. 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.

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.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: World War II Army Signal Corpsman Sheldon E. Miller will be honored as Post 44 American Legion's 360th Veteran of the Month, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial (Bantam Road/ Route 202) in Bantam. Guests invited to Bantam Borough Hall after the ceremony for light refreshments. For information email post44.bantam@gmail.com

GRAND OPENING: The Grand Opening for the little free library at the Litchfield Jail building, 7 North St., Litchfield, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The little free library was relocated from its original site and is now in front of the Bakehouse. For details, contact Rose Buckens of Little Free Library at StoneHill at 203770-4156.

LIONS BLOOD DRIVE: The Lions Club of Harwinton is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Harwinton Town Hall, 100 Bentley Drive in Harwinton. Advance registration is recommended; go to www.redcrossblood.org/give/ drive/driveSearchList.jsp?zipSponsor=LIONSCT

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.

Sunday, Sept. 2

GOSHEN FAIR: The Goshen Fair will be held Sept. 1-3 at the Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63 in Goshen. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission fee required, passes available. will feature professional truck pulls, Vader’s Monster Trucks, Soul Sound Revue, Apricot Brandy, Dan’s Roadhouse Country Band, James Montgomery Blues Band, and live fireworks. Rides, animals, vendors, food for sale. Learn more at goshenfair.org. WEEKEND ART SALE: The Second Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Sale at the Cornwall Library continues Sept. 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sept. 2. MEDITATION: Meditation with Kathy Voldstad at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Open to anyone, no experience needed. Sitting cushions provided. Meets in Reading Room, main floor. Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9 a.m.

WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: Winsted 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.

The church has a handicap ramp at the north entrance. The schedule: Sept. 3, Ray Zetye, executive director, Camp Jewell YMCA; Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Rev. Douglas Aldrich. Second Congregational Church of Winsted.

Monday, Sept. 3

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

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 860379-3369.

Thursday, Sept. 6

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.

Friday, Sept. 7

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.

Saturday, Sept. 8

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.

Monday, Sept. 10

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

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 860379-3369.

Thursday, Sept. 13

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.