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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 860-379-2466.

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 860-4919988 and leave a message for call back. Early reservations are recommended as Cabaret Seating is limited. CELEBRATION OF VETERANS: Lewis S. Mills High School extends an invitation to the veterans in the communities of Burlington and Harwinton, Nov. 9, with lunch at 12 p.m. and an assembly at 1 p.m. Throughout the day, community members are invited to view LSM students’ artwork displayed in the Main Lobby and adjacent hallway. R.S.V.P. to Cindy Berardinelli by Oct. 31 at 860-673-0423 x15311.

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 buildingSponsored by Winsted 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

TORRINGTON 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 860-868-1960.

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, touch-a-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 860-567-0857 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.

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/

ROUND TABLE MEETING: The Connecticut Civil War Round Table will hold its October meeting on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. in Torrington. Guest is Patrick Falci, the portrayer of Confederate general A. P. Hill in the 1993 movie, Gettysburg, presenting “Saddle Up with General Hill: Famous Generals and their War Horses.” $5 for guests; new members may contact treasurer Pat O’Donnell either before or after the meeting. Learn more at www.ctcwrt.org, or call president Mary-Lou Pavlik at 860-489-1618.

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.

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.

EXHIBITION, SALE: Gallery SHS of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum presents “Anything Goes!”, a juried exhibition and sale of artworks by local artists, Oct. 27-Dec. 14. Opening reception free to the public, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m.

CELEBRATION OF VETERANS: Lewis S. Mills High School extends an invitation to the veterans in the communities of Burlington and Harwinton, Nov. 9, with lunch at 12 p.m. and an assembly at 1 p.m. Throughout the day, community members are invited to view LSM students’ artwork displayed in the Main Lobby and adjacent hallway. R.S.V.P. to Cindy Berardinelli by Oct. 31 at 860-673-0423 x15311.

BEAUTIFICATION DAY: The Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway is hosting its first Beautification Day, Oct. 27, 12-3 p.m. The event, “Let’s Turn the Greenway to Gold,” will help plant hundreds of golden Daffodil bulbs along the greenway. Activities will also include pumpkin painting. Free food, beverages and Arethusa ice cream will be provided. Meet at Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road/Rt. 202, anytime between 12-3 p.m. to pick up bulbs and soil, as well as directions to the greenway trailhead on Alain White Road. Individuals and family members are encouraged to bring gloves and trowels for planting. Bulbs courtesy of Litchfield Hills Nursery. Learn more at www.litchfieldgreenway.com.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: A Halloween Party featuring a haunted hallway,

games, prizes, costume contest, food and Fun for all ages will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, from 3-7 p.m. at St. Peter/St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St. Torrington. $5 per family door charge and pay to play.

Sunday Oct. 28

PURSUE THE CLUES: Pursue the Clues presents: Mystery of the Hungerford Museum, Harwinton Library, Oct. 28, 3 p.m. To register, call 860-485-9113.

PUMPKIN FEST: A pumpkin festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, 12-2 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 Main St., Winsted. Public welcome, all ages, Free crafts and games, pumpkin decorating, pin the face on the pumpkin, pie eating contest, and a 12:30 p.m. pumpkin rolling contest, bring your own or buy one at the church, in the NCCC parking lot behind Greenwoods Road.

GROUP DRUMMING: Flanders Nature Center will hold a public drumming event, Oct. 28, 4 p.m. at Flanders Studio, Flanders and Church Hill roads, Woodbury, led by Stephanie Boisits, a licensed Creative Arts Therapist who specializes in group therapy in adult inpatient psychiatry. $5 for members, $10 for guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

Outing Club will hike selected trails in People's Forest, Barkhamsted, on Sunday, Oct, 28, featuring Chaugnam Lookout with sweeping views of Riverton and the northwest hills. Meet at noon in Torrington to car pool. Afterwards, share a potluck supper at Marjorie's home. To attend call 860 387 9830, leave a message with your phone number.

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. LLAMA WALK: Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm, Oct. 28, 2 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. $20 per person. Meet in the museum parking lot. Call Debbie from Country Quilt Llama Farm at 860-248-0355 to pre-register or to schedule a private llama walk.

Monday, Oct. 29

:Marty Podskoch will discuss his new travel book, “The 169 Club,” which encourages travelers to visit all of the towns and villages of this beautiful and unique state, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. at the Goshen Public Library. The Goshen Public Library is located at 42 North Street in Goshen.. Call to register for the workshop at 860-4913234.

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.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Parents are invited to a community conversation, “The Portrait of a Graduate: HVRHS Class of 2043,” at Mahoney-Hewat Science Center, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, 246 Warren Turnpike Road, Falls Village. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. RSVP to istrever@hvrhs.org to plan seating in advance.

BLOOD DRIVE: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross, Oct. 29, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, in the CHH Memorial Building, Conference Hall, First Floor. To make an appointment, call 1-800-7332767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code CHHCT.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

REGISTRAR SESSION: Registrars of Voters of the Town of New Hartford will be in the office according to state statute section 9-17, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m-8 p.m in their office at tthe New Hartford Town Hall, 530 Main St. This session will be the last regular voter registration for the Nov. 6 election. Mail, online, and hand delivered registrations must be postmarked or received by Oct. 30, 2018.

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

VOTER REGISTRATION: Warren’s Voting Registrars will be in their office Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. to register new voters. Another session will be held Nov. 5, for those whose qualifications as to age, citizenship, or residency was attained since Oct.31. Those unable to make these deadlines will still be able to vote in the election by registering on election day (EDR). There are 2 questions on the ballot; Email the registrars at registrars@warrenct.org or call 860-868-7881 x 109 for details.

WINCHESTER REGISTRARS SESSION: The Winchester Registrars will hold a final registration session on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for voters to register to vote in the Nov. 6. election, in the Registrars’ office, 2nd floor of Town Hall, Room 203. Any inquiries, call 860 379-2714 ext 354 or 355.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

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 860-379-3369.

FIRE SAFETY, FALL PREVENTION: The Litchfield Country Fire Marshals Association in conjunction with local park and recreation departments are hosting a Senior Fire and Fall Prevention Breakfast at the Bantam Firehouse, Route 202, Bantam, Oct. 31. Breakfast starts at 9:30 and the seminar will be at 10 am. This is a free breakfast and seminar. To register, call Sam Kinkade, Litchfield Fire Marshal, at 860567-7558.

Thursday, Nov. 1

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: An Exhibition On Screen documentary, Michelangelo: Love and Death, will be shown Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. at Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. This film screening is co-sponsored with Washington Art Association. To register, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586

CHRISTMAS FAIR: The 36th Annual Christmas Cottage Craft Fair will be held this year at the Eureka Grange Hall, Route 202/ 777 Litchfield Turnpike, New Hartford/Nepaug, Nov. 1, 3-8 p.m., Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WOMEN’S FORUM: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield will present “Ghosts in our oceans: Protecting marine wildlife” with Elizabeth Hogan, Program Manager for Oceans and Wildlife with World Animal Protection,, Nov, 1, 2:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center at 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Guests are welcome for a $10 fee at the door, which includes a High Tea reception. For more information call 860-567-3966 or visit womensforumoflitchfield.org.

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.

NATURES NURSERY: Nature’s Nursery Series, for ages 3-6, will begin Nov. 1, 4-5 p.m. and continues on Wednesdays at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, in the A.B. Ceder Room. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org to register. Space is limited! Members: $8/child per session or $25/whole series, Non-Members: $12/child per session or $45/ whole series

WAMOGO OPEN HOUSE: Wamogo’s Agriscience program will hold its annual open house, Nov. 1, 4-8 p.m in the Agriscience center at Wamogo Regional High School, 98 Wamogo Road in Litchfield. The event will feature demonstrations and information about each of the program majors including: Plant Science, Animal Science, Natural Resources, Vet Science, Agricultural Mechanics, Food Science/Sustainability and Biotechnology. The event is open to the public and recommended for middle school students that are interested in applying to the program.

Friday, Nov. 2

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. CHRISTMAS FAIR: The 36th Annual Christmas Cottage Craft Fair will be held this year at the Eureka Grange Hall, Route 202/ 777 Litchfield Turnpike, New Hartford/Nepaug, Nov. 1, 3-8 p.m., Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND PIES: Kent Affordable Housing will present its 13th annual benefit and sale of pies, art, artifacts and local services at St. Andrew’s Parish Hall in Kent. A preview party will be held Friday, Nov. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.; tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. On Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 am.-4 p.m., Bakers and Makers is open to all with baked goods, crafts, gifts, art, services, edibles and specialties. Come early for the best selection of pies.

HOLIDAY SUPER PRIZE PARTY: Bring Winchester Grange will be hosting its Holiday Super Prize Party and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 2, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Winchester Grange Hall, 100 Newfield Road, at the intersection of Newfield Road and Route 263 in Winchester Center. The Super Prize Party and Bake Sale begins at 6:00 PM for viewing, with the drawing of prizes beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, and tickets are available at the cost of $1 per card with 26 chances to win. Donations are welcome; contact Ramona Fassio at 860-4822733, or bring the items between 5-6 p.m.

ROAD TO ROAD JAM: The Warner Theatre and Two Roads Brewing Co. will present “The Road to Road Jam: A Battle of Jam Bands,” in the Warner’s Studio Theatre on Friday, Nov. 2 from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $15, 21and older only. Doors open at 6 p.m.; a variety of Two Roads beers will be available for purchase. Five area jam bands, Cousin Fungus, Flipper Dave, The HippoCampus, Soul Case and No Mind, will compete for the first place prize. The winning band will play at the Annual Road Jam Music Festival, as well as win a cash prize, tickets for the Jam Fest, swag bags and beer. For tickets go to warnertheatre.org.

Saturday, Nov. 3

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. DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING: Imaging, editing, posting, filing and archiving your digital images by Thad Kubis, local photographer, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details, registration at scovillelibrary.org.

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