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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 1-800-REDCROSS 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 more information call Jane @860-672-6101 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, 9:3011:30 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 203-770-4156. 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

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, 10a.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. 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.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

SINGERS WANTED: Beginner to advanced singers are invited to join Connecticut Yankee Chorale on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7-9 p.m. at Central Congregational Church in Torrington. Beginner to advanced singers, especially tenors and basses, are encouraged to join in open rehearsals on Tuesdays during the month of September. For further information contact Mary Rolfe at 860-482-5743. 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.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 6

AUTHOR TALK: Barnard College, Columbia University professor and Washington author Caroline Weber will give a talk and signing of her recently released book, “Proust's Duchess: How Three Celebrated Women Captured the Imagination of Fin-de-Siècle Paris,” Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road/Route 47, Washington. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event, courtesy of Hickory Stick Bookstore. This program is free and open to the public but registration is requested. Call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

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. BETHLEHEM FAIR: The 94th Bethlehem Fair will be held Sept. 7,8,9 at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, Route 61, Bethlehem. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Visit www.bethlehemfair.com for a complete schedule of events and to view the Fair Book and see how to enter your plants, flowers, baked goods and crafts. General admission is $9 for adults; kids age 11 or under are free when accompanied by an adult. Seniors $7 on Saturday and Sunday. Season pass available. For information contact Barbara Parmelee at 203-266-5350, or email office@bethlehemfair.com

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.

BETHLEHEM FAIR: The 94th Bethlehem Fair will be held Sept. 7,8,9 at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, Route 61, Bethlehem. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Visit www.bethlehemfair.com for a complete schedule of events and to view the Fair Book and see how to enter your plants, flowers, baked goods and crafts. General admission is $9 for adults; kids age 11 or under are free when accompanied by an adult. Seniors $7 on Saturday and Sunday. Season pass available. For information contact Barbara Parmelee at 203-266-5350, or email office@bethlehemfair.com

COFFEE HOUSE: Steam Vent Coffee House begins its 10th season at First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main Street, Sept. 8, with open mic from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by performances by Federico Balducci, Juan DeGuzman, Julian Sherwood, Dark Horse , Eric Paradine, Jim Palermo & Thomas Hooker Hanford, and David Alan. The cafe is serving Mexican burritos, sides and salads. Admission is free; dinner is not. Donations accepted toward Children's Missions.

MERTON EXHIBIT: “A Hidden Wholeness: The Zen Photography of Thomas Merton” will open in the Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. This is the first time the collection of Merton’s photographs will be shown in New England. A reception follows the presentation. The exhibit joins with a program at Wisdom House, “Thomas Merton and the Spiritual Imagination” presented by Michael W. Higgins, PhD, Sept. 7-8. For information, call 860-567-3163, email: programs@wisdomhouse.org or visit: www.wisdomhouse.org .

VISIT SLAB MEADOW: A Visit to Slab Meadow with Marlow Shami, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet in front of the A. B.Ceder Room and caravan over to the trailhead together. Let’s go to Popey’s for ice cream afterwards. Free, donations waccepted to help defray programming expenses.

Sunday, Sept. 9

GEM, MINERAL SHOW: The 2018 Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show sponsored by the Danbury Mineralogical Society will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at New Milford High School, Route 7, New Milford. Many displays, shopping, door prizes and a grand prize given.Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors and students free for children under 12 and Scouts in uniform. Free parking, food for sale. BETHLEHEM FAIR: The 94th Bethlehem Fair will be held Sept. 7,8,9 at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, Route 61, Bethlehem. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Visit www.bethlehemfair.com for a complete schedule of events and to view the Fair Book and see how to enter your plants, flowers, baked goods and crafts. General admission is $9 for adults; kids age 11 or under are free when accompanied by an adult. Seniors $7 on Saturday and Sunday. Season pass available. For information contact Barbara Parmelee at 203-266-5350, or email office@bethlehemfair.com GOAT YOGA SESSIONS: Flanders is holding goat yoga sessions at the North Barn, Sept. 9, 10 a.m., Sept. 16, 9 a.m. The one hour gentle yoga classes are suitable for all ages. Nigerian dwarf goats will be frolicking and cuddling with guests as they flow through gentle poses. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, $10 ages 15 and under with an adult. Space is limited. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

BOOK GROUP: SML Book Group: Home Fires by Kamila Shamsie, 2 p.m., Sept. 9, at the Scoville Memorial Library.

EVENSONG SERVICE: Trinity Church, Torrington, hosts an Evensong Service, an ancient service of reading, prayers and music, on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Hear hymns, prayers, readings, poetry, Taize, candles and incense, and observe the anniversary of the tragedy of September 11th. The Trinity Choir will be joined by additional singers from in and around Torrington.

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.

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.

ART LEAGUE DEMONSTRATION: The Watertown Art League will host a demonstration of “Painting Flowers from Life” in oil by professional artist Kathy Anderson, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church Hall, 40 DeForest St., Watertown. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call May at 203-574-2835 or visit www.walart.org/

MONDAY MATINEES: Gunn Memorial Library in Washington is holding September Monday Matinees at the library at 1 p.m. Free. Sept. 10, “The Book Club,” Sept. 17, “RBG,” Sept. 24, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor.” Registration is requested. Go to www.gunnlibrary.org

Tuesday, Sept. 11

REMEMERING 9/11 VICTIMS: Let Freedom Ring: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001, with live music by Ian Campbell and faconry with Master Falconer Brian Bradley, will be held Sept. 11, 2-3 p.m. on top of Apple Hill at White Memorial Conservation Center Litchfield. Register at 860 -567- 0857 to pre-register or www.whitememorialcc.org. Rain cancels. Free, donations will be accepted to help defray program expenses.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 13

CEZANNE DOCUMENTARY: The documentary film,” Cezanne: Portraits of a Life,” will be shown on Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room of Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. This screening is co-sponsored with Washington Art Association. Free, registration requested. Email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586

AWARDS CEREMONY: Winsted’s 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Winchester Town Hall- P. Francis Hicks Room, 2nd floor. All are welcome.

Friday, Sept. 14 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. WINE AND BEER TASTING: An evening of wine and beer tasting will be given by the Friends of the Thomaston Opera House on Friday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. at the Lyceum, 181 Main St, Terryville. There will be hors d’oeuvres, an art tisplay by the Ten-2-One artists, and live music, raffle tickets and a silent auction. Proceeds will help pay for the restoration of the historic Thomaston Opera House. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. To purchase tickets go to www.LandmarkCommunityTheater.org ANNIVERSARY BASH: Apricot Brandy will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fundraiser for the Warner Theatre, Sept. 14 at Wright’s Barn, Wright Road, Torrington. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event is rain or shine. Tickets are available at the Warner Box Office. Guests can picnic on the grounds or purchase food at Wright’s Barn. While handicapped parking is available on site, all others are asked to park at the UCONN campus and take the shuttle bus. Bring chairs, blankets. T-shirts will be available for purchase. Details at warnertheatre.org.

Saturday, Sept. 15

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.

BUTTERFLY TAGGING: On Saturday, September 15th, come to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden to hear about Monarch Butterfly Tagging and its importance in the state of Connecticut from Site Horticulturist George McCleary, Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m. Rain date Sept. 16. Admission $12 per adult, $7 children ages 3-12, 2 and under free. For more information, call 203.266.7596 or email bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org.

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.

SALISBURY, ITS PEOPLE: Over There and Here: Salisbury and Its People During the Great War presented by Lou Buccerri. A collaboration of the Salisbury Association and Scoville Memorial Library, the event will be presented at 4 p.m., Sept. 15 at the library.

TRAVELS IN PATAGONIA: Nowhere is a Place: Travels in Chilean Patagonia, presented by Gerri Griswold, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. in the A. B. Ceder Room, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Members: $0 Nonmembers: $10. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialc.org.

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