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2018-09-07 -

Friday, Sept. 7

PINK ROSE FUND, STEWART BENEFIT: A dinner and silent auction to benefit residnet Jessica Stewart and the Pink Rose Fund (a breast cancer charity) is scheduled for Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Litchfield Inn at 432 Bantam Road, Route 202 in Litchfield. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 18, and free for children under 5. Tickets include dinner and dessert, raffle and a silent auction. For tickets and information, email tgaffney@marketedgewriters.com or call 860-480-5776.

SIERRA CLUB TALK: The Winsted Community Bookstore, Main St., Winsted, invites residents to learn how to be an environmental activist here in Connecticut by joining the Sierra Club, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Speaker Ann Gadwah will discuss the mission of the society, bills coming before the state legislature and training for those who wish their voices to be heard. RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com.

BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW: The First Congregational Church of Torrington will present its biennial quilt show, “Celebrating the Hills & Valleys,” Friday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church, corner of Routes 4 and 272 in Torrington. The event will feature the Farmington River Quilt Project, a nationally-recognized 50-foot long quilt created by 24 artists which portrays 25 locations on the upper Farmington River. Other offerings include a Trunk Show presented by Hearthside Guild quilter Karen Griska on Friday night at 7 p.m. Saturday, the show will feature Quilts of Valor, a quilt raffle, luncheon, demonstrations and vendors. Call the office at 860-482-4705 for more information.

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 RECEPTION: An art reception for Wendy Costa will be held Friday, Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m .at the Harwinton Library. Costa, an art teacher at Wamogo Regional High School in Litchfield and an accomplished artist, is exhibiting her work at the library in September and October. Details, call 860-485-9113.

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 203266-5350, or email office@bethlehemfair.com

Saturday, Sept. 8

DAR MEETING: The Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Barkhamsted Community Room, Route 44, Barkhamsted on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Members are asked to bring clothing, toiletry, school supplies, or gift cards to donate to the Care Closet at the Torrington High school. Hostesses for the meeting will be Lori Brady and Donna Colavecchio. Members are also reminded to bring Box Tops for Education. Any woman interested in obtaining information about membership may contact Karen Brett, Regent at 860-379-8741.

BIG WHEELS AT BRODIE: BrodiePark Inc. is sponsoring Big Wheels at Brodie Park in New Hartford, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine. Children will have the opportunity to see and explore big trucks and heavy equipment. Advance tickets are $7 and include a free train ride; order at www.brodiepark.org Tickets are $10 at the door.

SOLO SHOW, SALE: As part of the Sharon Art Walk, Gallery SHS of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum, 18 Main St., Sharon, presents a solo exhibition and sale of ceramics, papier-mâché and photographs by local artist Alison Palmer, “Creatures Great and Small.” An opening wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, to which the public is invited free of charge will be held Sept. 8, 4-7 p.m. The show will run through Oct. 19.For additional information, visit www.sharonhist.org.

AIKIKAI CELEBRATION: Laura Jacobs Pavlick, owner and chief instructor of Litchfield Hills Aikikai, 725 Bantam Road, Bantam, in the Sportsmen’s of Litchfield building, will celebrate the dojo’s 25th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m. The event will include a seminar with special guest instructors Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan and Steve Pimsleur Shihan. Participants will be coming from all over for an afternoon of classes and celebration. For more information, go to www.litchieldaikido.com, email litchfieldaikido@gmail.com, or call 860-5672527.

PASTEL CLASS: A Pastel Landscape Class with Collette Hurst begins Sept. 8, 12-2 p.m. at the Cornwall Library. A supply list will be available at the first class.. Classes continue Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. Learn more about Collette at www.collettehurst.com. Cost is $100.

WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Descension Pro Wrestling “As Darkness Falls,” a night of championship matches at the Torrington Knights of Columbus, 152 Litchfield St., Torrington. Main event is a 30 Minute Iron Man Match with Bobby Ocean vs "Sexy Jesus" Hammer Tunis, and many others. Doors open at 6 p.m., matches start at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 under 12, free under 6, at the door or online at descensionprowrestling.com.

ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Meeting of the Barkhamsted Historical Society will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Rd., Barkhamsted, at 7 p.m. . After a short business meeting Erik Landgraf will give us a presentation on Barkhamsted’s “Constitution Oak” and share what he and Mike Schulde have been doing with some branches that fell off in a storm and the MDC allowed the Historical Society to pick them up. Come see what Erik and Mike have created from broken branches. The items will be for sale with profits going to help support BHS. Refreshments will be served.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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

FREE HEALING SESSION: Healing Modalities Institute is offering an open free healing session on Sunday, Sept. 9, 1-3:30 p.m. at The Owl Center in Depot Square Mall, 51 Depot Street Suite 213 Watertown, at the Farm Shop entrance. No appointment is necessary and there is no fee for the healing services, donations are accepted but not required.

CLOCKTOWN FAIR: The Thomaston Woman’s Club will hold the 38th Annual Clocktown Arts, Crafts and Vendors Fair on Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Seth Thomas Park, Thomaston. More than 30 crafters and vendors, children’s section with free activities, a race car for children’s photos, baked goods, a White Elephant table and Kenny’s Food Truck. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. in Thomaston Town Hall, Crescent Gallery, 158 Main St. New members welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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

WOMAN’S CLUB TO MEET: The Torrington Woman’s Club will open its 96th year Monday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m. with speaker Betsy Kaczmarcyk, who will discuss the book she has compiled of images showing the growth of Torrington from its beginning, for the Torrington Historical Society’s Arcadia Series. Copies will be available for purchase. After the presentation there will be a high tea. Guests welcome to attend the presentation, which begins at 2 p.m. Seating is very limited and reservations to attend are required by calling Marie Gervasini at 860-489-6189.

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. 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. STORY TIMES: Autumn Story Times will be held at the Harwinton Library starting Sept. 11 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Registration is required. Call 860-485-9113 for times and registration.

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.

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