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2018-10-16 -

Tuesday Oct. 16

HARVEST BUFFET: The community is invited to participate in the Torrington Woman’s Club’s annual Harvest Buffet fundraiser, set for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Marino’s Restaurant, 12 Pinewoods Road, Torrington. The buffet starts at 5 p.m. and is followed by a wine raffle. Reservations are available by calling Marie at 860-489-6189 no later than Tuesday, Oct. 16. Tickets are $30 and will not be available for purchase at the door.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: The Winsted Lions Club Halloween Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at Chatterleys Banquet Facility, Torrington, 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, advance tickets recommended. Music by Night Moves, hot hors d’oeuvres, coffee and a cash bar is included. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded. For tickets call Blanche Sewell at 860-489-8656 or Joe at 860-921-6644

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is held 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.

SEMI-ANNUAL TAG SALE: Lourdes of Litchfield will hold its semi-annual tag sale, Oct. 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, and Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations may be dropped off at Pilgrim Hall, Oct. 16-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. —small furniture items, china, clothing and tools; must be in good condition and all electronic items must be in working order. No upholstered furniture or mattresses. For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

HOUSATONIC CAMERA CLUB: “From Glaciers to Granite: Acadia National Park- A Centennial Celebration” will be presented at the next Housatonic Camera Club meeting, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. The presentation highlights the park and years of photography to produce the national award-winning book of similar title by Rizzoli Publishers. Meetings are free and open to the public and are held at Noble Horizons, Salisbury,

BUSINESS CLASSES: Taxation for Small Business classes are being offered at The Roberts Tax Group, 49 Main St., Suite 2, Torrington, CT. The classes begin Tuesday, Oct. 16. Call 860-238-4847 for more information or to register. The series is in partnership with the Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, Winchester Economic Development Commission and SCORE.

AUTHOR SERIES: White Hart Author Series: George Howe Colt: “The Game”, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at the White Hart Inn, Salisbury. The series is presented in collaboration with Oblong Books & Music and the Scoville Memorial Library.

Wednesday Oct. 17

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.

HIDDEN LANDSCAPES: The Torrington Historical Society will host a free program on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. in the Carriage House Gallery of the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main Street. Lucianne Lavin Ph.D., Director of Research and Collections at the Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, will present “Our Hidden Landscapes: Stone Cultural Features & Native American Ceremonial Sites.”

Thursday Oct. 18

SEMI-ANNUAL TAG SALE: Lourdes of Litchfield will hold its semi-annual tag sale, Oct. 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, and Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

FREE DOCUMENTARY: Thursday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. “Building A Great Life” a one-hour documentary exploring how the notion of closing state institutions in favor of community living for persons with intellectual disabilities, presented by LARC and The ARC CT, will be held Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, Torrington. Discussion will follow and light refreshments will be served. Free, registration is required. Information available at www.litchfieldarc.org.

EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER: The Community Kitchen of Torrington is holding the 9th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, Oct. 18, 5-7:30 p.m., Torrington Elks on 70 Litchfield St, Torrington. $10 Soup only, $20 soup and ceramic bowl and $50 family with soup and 1 bowl. Children under 5 free. Any questions call Marilyn 860 482-0356.

THE COLONIAL GOODWIFE: “The Not So Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife” will be presented Oct. 18, 5:30-9 p.m. at Chatterley’s Banquet Facility, Pinewoods Road, Torrington. Cost is $40 with a buffet dinner. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.northwestcf.org/ womenandgirls

AVOIDING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION: Brandywine Living is partnering with law firm Czepiga, Daly, Pope & Perri to offer a free dinner and seminar, “Protecting Your Pocketbook: Avoiding Financial Exploitation in the Later Years” Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m. at Brandywine Living Community located at 19 Constitution Way in Litchfield. RSVP at 860-5679500. Light refreshments provided.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Afternoon Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m. This month's book is “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. Drop in.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will meet 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 Oct. 19

RESCHEDULED: CARS FOR KIDS: Because of the wet weather, Valley Collector Car Club (VCCC), and the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club (LHHAC) will collaborate with the Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) have postponed the 6th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show until Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 pm. Exhibitors can arrive at 8 a.m, $10 fee, spectators, $5 per car. For further information contact Hedy Barton, Director of Development and Public Relations at 860-567-9423, extension 252; or email hbarton@cjryouth.org. 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.

DOO WOP PARTY: Winsted Youth Service Bureau will hold its annual Doo Wop Party fundraiser, Friday, Oct. 19, 6:30-10 p.m. at Chatterly’s Banqueting Hall, Torrington. Dress in vintage 50s attired and enjoy dinner, a costume contest, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets $40. Reserve at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/50s-doo-wopparty-annual-wysb-fall-fundraisertickets-49744100945#tickets

TMS FALL FEST: Torrington Middle School's Fall Fest will take place on Friday, Oct.19, 5:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by TMS, Torrington Library, and Ruwet Farms, with hayrides around the school thanks to Ruwet, magician Ed Popielarczyk (who is generously performing for free thanks to his longstanding connection with the Torrington Library's children and teens department), story time for kids and more.

SALISBURY FORUM: The Salisbury Forum will open its 2018-19 season on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Route 7, Falls Village. Tom Nichols presents “The Campaign Against Knowledge—The Threat to Democracy.” A Q&A session will follow. The program is free and everyone is invited. For more information, see www.salisburyforum.org.

PEER SUPPORT AND GRIEF: The Beekley Library and Dr. Cara Latizzori Nguyen, Psy.D, invite the Northwest Regional 7 Community to a free three part series held at the Beekley Library. Peer Support During Times of Loss. Open to Teens, tweens and parents. Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Call 860-379-7235 to reserve your space.

PENNY AUCTION: The Holy Rosary Society of St. John Paul The Great Parish (formerly St. Peter Church) will be holding its annual Penny Auction Oct. 19 at St. Peter Hall 107 East Main Street Torrington. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and calling will begin at 7 p.m. Free refreshments will be served during intermission and food items can also be purchased. There will be more than 50 business gift certificates to be auctioned, also a raffle table and 50/50 drawing.

STAR PARTY: Star Party with the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society, will be held Oct. 19, 7 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room at WHite Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Weather permitting, there will be star-gazing after the program. Bring your own telescope or binoculars. The program is free; donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

FIVE POINTS GALLERY: Five Points Gallery has its newest show up and running. The East Gallery will feature the works of Zbigniew Grzyb entitled “A New Reality. In the TDP Gallery, Debbie Hesse has an intriguing show entitled “Sway, Shift, Rising – Version 5.2. In the West Gallery, the works are by Dennis Pinette. This show, A Vision Defined” is curated by Michael Shortell. The Artist Talk event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Events are free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome.

Saturday Oct. 20

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.

BOOK SALE: Harwinton Library Friends Monthly Book Sale will be held Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

FAMILY FUN DAY: YMCA Free Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 12-4 p.m. at the YMCA, 480 Main St., Winsted, with a free throw contest, gymnastics, open swim, karate, pumpkin painting, mini obstacle course. Free. For more information call 860-379-0708

HIKE, DEDICATION: A guided hike and dedication will be held at Marzhal Refuge, Woodbury, Oct. 20. Flanders volunteer Mike Carlo leads a guided hike of the property, with recognition of Guy and Allison Gabrielson, longtime Flanders supporters and volunteers. Suitable for all ages and hiking levels. Meet at Marzhal Preserve, Route 132 Woodbury at 10 a.m. There is no charge for the walk but donations will be accepted to help defray Flanders’ programming expenses. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

HALLOWEEN MOVIE: The Warner Theater will show “Hotel Transylvania,” Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Costumes are encouraged as all are welcome to Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort where monsters and their families can live it up. Tickets available at the box office, go to warnertheatre.org.

WINTER BOOK SALE: Harwinton Library’s Stock up for Winter Book Sale will be held Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call the library @ 860-485-9113. All proceeds benefit library programming for patrons of all ages.

INDOOR FARM MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market is moving indoors for the winter/ spring season to the Litchfield Community Center, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be there every Saturday through December, and then twice a month through May. More than 15 vendors participate. For more information and to see what's on the agenda for market day go to http://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/

CLOTHING, GOODS DRIVE: Annual Clothing & Household Goods Drive will be held Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Burlington, 268 Spielman Highway, Burlington. All items must be in good, clean and sellable condition. For information call 860 673-4618.

SILENT AUCTION: A silent auction to benefit Northwestern Regional #7’s Project Graduation will be held Oct. 20, 3-6 p.m. in the NWR7 Gymnasium with 300+ auction items up for bid, baked goods and refreshments available for sale. All are welcome.

MEDITATION: Our True Colors Meditation & Woodland Reunion with Marlow Shami will be held Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet in the A. B. Ceder Room. Members free, non-members $5. Bring a mat and dress for the weather. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Register online www.whitememorialcc.org or by calling: 860-567-0857.

DIY SERIES: DIY Series: Simple Holiday Paper Crafting and Watercolor with Artist Leslie Watkins, Session I: Introduction to Paper Crafting, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Materials Fee $20 (per class), space limited. Register at the front desk

NORFOLK FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays through October, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 19 Maple Avenue. For details and weekly events visit 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.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Salisbury Association Historical Society presents “To End All Wars: Songs of the First World War,” presented live by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. To listen to the songs of the First World War is to hear the cultural history of the period brought vividly to life.

CHICKEN DINNER: St. Joseph Church, Winsted, will host a Chicken Dinner fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, 31 Oak Street. The menu includes one-half roast chicken, home-made potato salad, coleslaw, beverage, and dessert; $18 adults, $10 ages 4-10, free under 4. Reservations required; contact the Parish Office at 860-379-3369.

CEMETERY WALK: Take a Cemetery Walk at South Cemetery in Winchester Center, Oct. 20. Tours begin at 1 p.m. and the last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m. Costumed interpreters representing residents from the past will await you at gravestones in the cemetery where they will tell you about their lives and the rich history of Winsted and Winchester. Admission is $5. Children under 16 free. Rain date Oct. 21 Visit www.soldiersmonumentwinsted.org

Sunday Oct. 21

RESCHEDULED: CARS FOR KIDS: Because of the wet weather, Valley Collector Car Club (VCCC), and the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club (LHHAC) will collaborate with the Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) have postponed the 6th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show until Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 pm. Exhibitors can arrive at 8 a.m, $10 fee, spectators, $5 per car. For further information contact Hedy Barton, Director of Development and Public Relations at 860-5679423, extension 252; or email hbarton@cjryouth.org. SEMI-ANNUAL TAG SALE: Lourdes of Litchfield will hold its semi-annual tag sale, Oct. 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, and Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUB: The Other Side Book Club reads and discusses books that explore lives lived on the other side: homeless people, incarcerated men, opiate addicts, transgendered people, undocumented citizens, and others. Meet at Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect St., Torrington, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., to discuss :Fear and What Follows: The Violent Education of a Christian Racist,” by Tim Parrish. All are welcome. Details, contact Conrad Sienkiewicz at 860-808-9187.

WHITING MILLS SUNDAY: Join Winsted artists for the 3rd Sunday at Whiting Mills, Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Studios will be open for shopping and visiting.

HOLISTIC EXPO: A holistic fair will be held Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., presented by the CT Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapters, at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol. Vendors, speakers, readers, raffles, grand prize, free drumming circle at 4 p.m. Admission $5 early birds, $7 after 10 a.m. Information, Shirley R Bloethe 860-989-0033 or yourholisticevents@gmail.com

JUDGE TAPPING REEVE: The Litchfield Historical Society will present a lecture exploring the legal philosophy of Judge Tapping Reeve, founder of America’s First Law School, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Ronald Chester of Boston College Law School presents “The Legal Philosophy of Judge Tapping Reeve” and discuss Reeve’s importance as a transitional figure in the movement of early American Law. Lectures are free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Space is limited and registration is required with payment. To register, call 860567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

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.

BUS TRIP: Bus Trip to NY Sheep & Wool Festival, Sun. Oct 21, 7:30- 4 pm, sponsored by In Sheep’s Clothing. Bus pick up at Torrington TJ. Maxx parking lot. Enjoy a day of family fun, shopping and fall foliage. Tickets: $49, includes entry to festival. Call to order tickets 860-482-3979 / 860-605-0405 or order online: www.in-sheeps-clothing.com.

Monday Oct. 22

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.

SPA NIGHT: Pamper Yourself, Spa Night with the Grounded Goodwife at the Harwinton Library, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. Make an indulgent face mask, take home DIY Lavender Peppermint Bath Salts. Call to register, 860485-9113.

Tuesday Oct. 23

AUTHOR TALK: Beth M. Caruso, author of “One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America’s First Witch Hanging,” will discuss her book Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. at Founders Hall Auditorium on the campus of Northwestern Connecticut Community College. The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Professor April Parsons at aparsons@nwcc.edu.

Wednesday Oct. 24

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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