CALENDAR

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, 860-485-9113.

RETIREMENT PLANNING: Listen, Learn, Leave: Social Security Planning, Medcare 101 and Retirement Planning, Sponsored by the Northwest Community Bank, will be held Oct. 22, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Advisors Djemal Araniti CFC, Daphne Roberson CIC, CLTC, and Scott Cicerone; Vice President, Fidelity will present the programs at the Beekley Memorial Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford. For information and to sign up call 860-379-7235 or visit beekleylibrary.org

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.

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.

DIGITAL MARKETING: Marketing in the Digital Era at the Harwinton Library, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., with Seth Duke, a marketing and communications executive with 10 years of experience working with small for profit and non-profit businesses in NW CT. To register call 860-485-9113.

YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING: YAC (Youth Advisory Council) Meeting at the Harwinton Library, Oct. 24, 7 p.m .Help to plan and run programs on topics of interest to other teens, make spooky Halloween cookies and talk about upcoming programs. To register, call 860-485-9113.

Thursday Oct. 25

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.

REGISTRAR SESSION: The Cornwall Registrars of Voters will hold a registration session at the Town Hall, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

COLLEGE FUNDING: Understanding College Funding presented by Jamal Ford-Bey, Valark Financial Services, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Learn to make the most of the financial aid system and how to negotiate your financial aid package. AUTHOR SERIES: White Hart Author Series: Garry Trudeau - #SAD: Doonesbury in the Time of Trump, Oct. 25, at the White Hart Inn. The series is presented in collaboration with Oblong Books & Music and the Scoville Memorial Library. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIGIL: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Susan B. Anthony Project will be holding its 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park in Torrington. The vigil raises awareness of domestic violence, honors survivors and remembers those who have lost their lives. The vigil also provides an opportunity to give a voice to survivors and their families during its “Speak Out” portion.

Friday Oct. 26

FOOD AND WINE: The Warner Theatre will hold its 17th Annual Wine & Food Tasting on Friday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. General admission tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door and VIP tickets, $75. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180, visit warnertheatre.org or stop at The Cork Fine Wine & Spirits at 1597 East Main Street in Torrington.

All are welcome to come to a Free Autumn Community Meal on Friday, Oct. 26 6-7 p.m. at North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. North, New Hartford. Join with neighbors and friends for good conversation and a delicious meal of appetizers, chicken with biscuits, salad and dessert. For more information or directions call 860-3792466.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: The Goshen Players will stage “Almost, Maine” Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3, Nov. 10-11, 8 p.m. ,Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. All tickets for the cabaret seating are reserved for $22. Tickets can be purchased at www.goshenplayers.org or by calling the Box Office at 860-491-9988 and leave a message for call back. Early reservations are recommended as Cabaret Seating is limited.

Saturday Oct. 27

PAINTING MAIN STREET: Friends of Main Street invites all Winsted children in grades K-6 to show their artistic abilities by teaming up with a friend to paint one of the windows along and around Main Street with a Halloween theme, Saturday, Oct. 27, 9-11 a.m. Paint is provided; bring your own brush and cleanup supplies. Cash prizes to the winning team in each grade. Sign up at school or at the FOMS office, 398 Main St. For more information call 860-738-3351.

WINSTED TRUNK OR TREAT: Trunk or Treat with the Winsted Recreation Department will be held Oct. 27. Pre-registered volunteers will be handing out candy from the trunk of their cars to Winsted ghosts and goblins from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will also be a bounce house and arts and crafts. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Costume judging contest will take place inside the playground building Sponsored by Wins ted Recreation Dept. and BASE Winsted Area Child Care. Donations of candy accepted at Winsted Rec. Dept., BASE or Friends of Main Street office.

LAWYER PROGRAM: The Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main Street, Winsted, will host a talk by Community Lawyer Charlene LaVoie, who will lead a discussion of America, Democracy & You by Ronald Fraser, Ph.D. Join her to talk about the reasons we feel politically powerless in our self-rule democracy and how citizens can trade-in their mythical popular sovereignty for real political self-rule. The event will be held Oct. 27, 11 a.m. To register email winstedbooks@gmail.com

TRUNK OR TREAT: The City of Torrington Parks & Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Torrington Lions Club, Torrington Municipal & Teachers Federal Credit Union, and Doyle’s Medical Supply will host a Trunk or Treat event, Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Torrington Armory located at 153 South Main St. Those decorating their cars and giving out candy must register with Parks & Recreation and arrive by 2:30 p.m. You must provide your own candy. Children under 15 are welcome; wear costumes. Halloween themed bounces houses, photo booth, hayrides, stilt-walker, juggler, open suitcase circus station, DJ with music provided. Rain date is Oct. 28.

HARLEM RENAISSANCE: The Harlem Renaissance is the next lecture in the Beekley Historical Lecture Series, with Hamish Lutris, Associate Professor at Capital Community College, will be held Oct. 27, 1 p.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford. For information and to sign up call 860-379-7235 or visit beekleylibrary.org

H.O.R.S.E. FALL FESTIVAL: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines will hold its second Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 28. Hourly tours, pumpkin painting, pony rides, face painting, apple decorating, splatter painting, bake sale, jewelry, sweats and tees, and a tack sale. Learn about sponsorships and ownerships of rescued horses. For more information go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-8681960.

PORTRAIT EXHIBIT: Local portrait artist, Molly Barnes is showing her paintings at the Bethlehem Library through Dec. 1, with a reception in the Leever Room ,Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. The public is welcome.

SPOOKTACULAR DAY: Spooktacular Family Fun Day will be held Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. at Johnnycake Mountain Farm, Burlington. Rain date is Oct. 28. Bounce House, games, crafts, face painting, toucha-truck. Wear a costume and join in the costume parade. For information on other programs or to register online go to myburlingtonrec.com. For questions, call 860-673-6789 ext. 7.

GROUP READING: Group Reading of “The Bat Poet” by Randall Jarrell with Gerri Griswold will be held Oct. 27, 6 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room at WHite Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. BYOB and a dish to share; space limited to 12. $20 members, $40 guests. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

LYME DISEASE TALK: The Growing Threat of Lyme Disease with author and Lyme Disease investigative researcher Mary Beth Pfeiffer, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salibury. Details, go to scovillelibrary.org.

PASTA SUPPER: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Pasta Supper on Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m. at the firehouse, 1349 Marshall Lake Road, Torrington. Adults, $7, children $5, free age 5 and under. Pasta with meatballs, bread, dessert and beverages. For more information or tickets contact Nikki Maccalous at (860) 307-9044.

TOUR-DE-FOREST: Norfolk will host the first ever Tour-de-Forest, a bike ride through Great Mountain Forest, Oct. 27. The ride starts at the Norfolk Curling Club, where attendees will be offered refreshments and Curling Club demonstrations if they wish, prize drawings cap off the festivities. Proceeds from this event will support the on-going development of the Norfolk “Rails To Trails” and the Great Mountain Forest’s mission to encourage the investigation, research, discovery and application of knowledge for forest lands and natural resources.

FALL FESTIVAL, FAIR: A Fall Festival & Craft Fair will be held Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington, with more than 30 crafters and artisans, homemade pies, country store, candy, attic treasures, books and the highlight of the fair, a silent auction. Breakfast is available and lunch features a large menu. The church is located at the junction of Rts 202 & 4.

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.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: The Goshen Players will stage “Almost, Maine” Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3, Nov. 10-11, 8 p.m. ,Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. All tickets for the cabaret seating are reserved for $22. Tickets can be purchased at www.goshenplayers.org or by calling the Box Office at 860-491-9988 and leave a message for call back. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited.

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/