CALENDAR

Saturday, Sept. 22

OPEN HOUSE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 122 North Street Goshen, will hold an open house Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The open house will feature displays from the portable visitor center; talks with leaders from various auxiliaries including Nursery, Primary, Young Woman’s, Young Men’s, Relief Society, and Elders Quorum (priesthood); a tour of the family history center, and a free lesson from history consults. Refreshments provided. For information, call Thomas Elliott 203-73.0804 or Elders at 860-459-0008.

TOWN HALL PLAYERS: The Town Hall Players presents “Visiting Mr. Green,” a play by Jeff Brown, starring Fred Thaler and Dean Saccardi, Sept. 21-22, 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 23, 3 p.m., at Cornwall Town Hall, 24 Pine St., Cornwall. Tickets $20 adults, $5 students, available at the Cornwall Library, the Cornwall Country Store, the Cornwall Package Store and the Wish House, and at the door. For information call Ginny at 860-672-6191.

PRINCESS PARTY: “Sing Along and Dance with the Snow Sisters” will be held Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. at the Beekley & Memorial Libary. Come to the Beekley dressed up as your favorite prince or princess. Free for all ages. Call 860-3797235 to R.S.V.P.

MEET AND GREET WITH HONIG: Paul Honig, Democratic candidate for state representative of the 76th District, will hold a meet and greet event SAturday, Sept. 22, 4-6 p.m. at the home of Dr. Girvice Archer and Former Harwinton First Selectman Frank Chiaramonte, 131 Burlington Road, Harwinton (park on Locust Road). The event will be an exchange of ideas among Honig and residents of the 76th District. R.S.V.P. at paul@honig.2018.com.

PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARENESS: In honor of National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group will hold a Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness event Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside Stop and Shop in Litchfield. This event is held to raise awareness about Pulmonary Fibrosis and how it affects individuals and their families, and to help raise funds for research which will go directly to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Learn more at (pulmonaryfibrosisfoundation.org).

HODGE LIBRARY PUB: The Hodge Library, 4 North St. Roxbury, will become a cozy pub to eat, drink, and be merry, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Admission is free; small bites available, or BYO dinner; beer and wine will be sold, with proceeds supporting the restoration of the historic library. Live music provided. Two Roads Brewery is a sponsor.

FLEA MARKET: A flea market will be held Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center, 109 East Street, Morris, with 12 vendors. The Gold & Silver Guy will be available, buying gold and silver and giving antique appraisals for $5, two items only.

FLU SHOT CLINIC: The Beekley Library is Hosting a Flu Shot Clinic, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No appointments necessary; most insurance accepted. Patients must be 18 years or over. Vaccine subject to availability. Walgreens is providing the flu shots; for more information, stop by or call the library at 860-379-7235

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.

SOLAR VIEWING: The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club will hold a solar viewing event during Family Nature Day at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Club members will have telescopes with solar filters for safe viewing of sunspots and solar prominences, if any. Bad or cloudy weather cancels. For more details, see the club calendar at lhastro.org or email the club at lhaacsec@gmail.com.

KITTY QUARTERS TAG, BAKE SALE: Kitty Quarters’ friends and supporters are partnering with St. Michael’s Parish at 25 South St., Litchfield for a tag and bake sale and food pantry event, Sept. 22-23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will go to the purchase of cat cabins, which prepare the cats and kittens for homes and participation in our Read to Succeed and Therapy Cats programs. Donations of food for people and humans are welcome. Available cats for adoption can be seen at www.kittyquarters.org. For information,call Bobbie at 860-482-2888.

WISDOM HOUSE PROGRAM: “Growing into the Likeness of Jesus through the Enneagram” with Sister Nancy Erts will be presented at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Saturday, Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A copy of this book by Robert Nogosek, CSC will be given to each participant. The fee is $75 and includes lunch. For more information visit: www.wisdomhouse.org, call (860) 567-3163 or email: programs@wisdomhouse.org

PASTA DINNER, FUNDRAISER: Friendly Hands Food Bank will hold a pasta dinner and auction, Friday, Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m. at St. Francis/St. Peters School Cafeteria, 360 Prospect St., Torrington. Tickets $12 adults, free for children under 6. Food prepared by Scarpelli’s. Tickets available at Friendly Hands, 50 King St., Torrington, or at the door. For information call 860 482-3338.

MILTON TAG, BAKE SALE: Milton Congregational Church of Litchfield will hold its annual tag and bake sale Sept. 22, 9 a.m-3 p.m. and Sept.23, 12-3 p.m. at the church, 548 Milton Road, Milton Center, off Route 202 in Litchfield. The tag sale will offer everything from furniture to antiques, jewelry to linens, books to lamps, tools to toys. Church ladies will sell their famous homemade jams, jellies, pickles, relish, and baked goods. Door prizes feature items donated by local area merchants. This year there are a cord of firewood from each of two donors. A “Seasonal Celebration” room will have decorations for any occasion. Cash or checks are accepted. Don’t forget to have a gourmet hot dog from Salty Dog.

WARREN HERITAGE HIKE: Warren Land Trust and the Warren Historical Society will host a Housatonic Heritage Hike to the Finney Monument will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. on Cunningham Road, Warren. The walk leads to a hidden monument marking the birthplace of Charles Finney, famous in his day as the father of American revivalism and president of Oberlin College. Flat but uneven terrain — sturdy footwear recommended. Refreshments provided; bring your own water bottle. About one hour, about 2 miles. Registration recommended: email info@warrenlandtrust.org

CORNWALL LIBRARY ART SHOW: “Comfort Me with Color” by Joelle Sander, will be exhibited at the Cornwall Library, Sept. 22-Nov. 10, with an opening reception Sept. 22, 3-5 p.m. The public is welcome.

BANK OPEN HOUSE: Litchfield Bancorp will hold an open house at its Washington Depot location, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 11 Bryan Plaza in Washington Depot. Meet Laura Berendsohn, the Branch Manager, as well as Litchfield Bancorp staff. Special guest, Dimitri Rimsky the son of the late artist Feodor Rimsky who painted the mural located in the branch, will provide local insight and a historical background on this stunning piece of art.

KENT QUIZ NIGHT: Kent Quiz Night will be held Sept. 22, 7 p.m. at the Kent Firehouse, 28 Maple St., Kent. Doors open at 6 p.m. Team registration $50 advance, $60 at the door. Teams must have a name and each is asked to bring a bottle of wine for the basket prize. The public is welcome. All proceeds go to the Kent Memorial Library. For more information call 860-927-3761.

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.

FAMILY NATURE DAY: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, will hold its 37th Annual Family Nature Day Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Animals, demonstrations, shopping, crafts, food trucks and booths, and live music, educational booths, nature walks and other activities go on all day. Raffles and a silent auction offer many pries. Admission is $6, free for members and children under 12.

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.

HEADSTONE CEREMONY: The Riverton American Legion Post No. 159 will conduct a ceremony to unveil a government white marble headstone for WW I soldier Leon Starr Bunnell, who was buried in an unmarked grave in the Riverside Cemetery, 87 River Road, Pleasant Valley, on Jan 5, 1959. The ceremony will be held Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. Public is welcome.

T.E.A.L. WALK: The Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation® ,will host its 5th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk, Sept. 22 at Litchfield Community Field, 58 North Lake St., Litchfield. Register at www.tealwalk.org/ litchfield. Registration on walk day is $25 and starts at 10 a.m., with the walk at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Sunday, Sept. 23

TOWN HALL PLAYERS: The Town Hall Players presents “Visiting Mr. Green,” a play by Jeff Brown, starring Fred Thaler and Dean Saccardi, Sept. 21-22, 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 23, 3 p.m., at Cornwall Town Hall, 24 Pine St., Cornwall. Tickets $20 adults, $5 students, available at the Cornwall Library, the Cornwall Country Store, the Cornwall Package Store and the Wish House, and at the door. For information call Ginny at 860-672-6191.