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Saturday, Nov. 3

RIDES TO THE POLLS: The Torrington Democratic Town Committee is offering rides to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 6. Interested Torrington voters should call 860)-387-7336 or email torringtondems@gmail.com

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.

BEER FOR ALL: “Beer is for Everyone” by author and Advanced Cicerone (sommelier) Em Sauter, will be held Nov. 3, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Sauter will share her favorite craft beer lessons and discuss why beer truly is for everyone using a fun and informative illustrative presentation format followed by a Q&A session. Details, registration at scovillelibrary.org.

LLAMA WALK: Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm, Nov. 3, 10 a.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.

CONNECTICUT’S APPLES: Barr Weeks and Russell Powell from the New England Apple Association tell the story of apple growing in Connecticut, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. in the A.B. Ceder Room, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Samples including pie provided. Member $5, $10 guests.Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

LIVING WILLS: Catherine Vlasto, LCSW, will present Aging Gracefully with the Five Wishes, Nov.3, 10:30 a.m. at the Goshen Public Library. The Five Wishes document is an advance directive. Call to register for the workshop at 860-491-3234.

Sunday, Nov. 4

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.

QUARRY TOURS: Flanders Nature Center will hold tours of O&G’s Southbury Trap Rock Quarry in Southbury, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thomas Fleming, Professor of Geology and the Chairperson of the Earth Science Department at Southern Connecticut State University, leads the tours. Meet at the the quarry on Route 67/236 Roxbury Road, Southbury. $10 members, $15 guests. register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

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. 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.

FALL FUNDRAISER: The Goshen Garden Club presents its fall fundraiser, “Tip Your Hat!: A Parade of Hats from the Past,” with music by William Benson and hats from a private collection, Nov. 3, at Chatterley’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington, Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon and a cash bar and raffle baskets. Tickets $35. Proceeds benefit Goshen Gardens, college scholarships, and horticultural therapy at area nursing homes. To reserve, contact Kathe at 860-485-3145

12 MOONS: On Saturday, November 3, 2018 Twelve Moons Coffee House will feature Ten Mile, a musical duo from Millerton, NY, Nov. 3, with Lance Middlebrook on acoustic guitar and vocals, and John Mathews on bass guitar and vocals, perform an eclectic mix of Americana, folk, and original tunes. The venue has changed it will be held at The Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village.

HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR: Torrington Lions Club in ollaboration with Torrington Parks and Recreation present a holiday craft and gift fair, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Torrington Armory, South Main Street. Vendors of gifts and crafts, picnic style food for sale, craft and gift raffles, free parking and free admission. All proceeds support projects managed by the Torrington Lions. For more information, go to https://torringtonlionsevents.org

INDOOR FARM MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market is moving indoors for the winter/spring season to the Forman School, North Street/Route 63, Litchfield, Saturdays, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 15, 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/

UN PEACEKEEPING LECTURE: The Kent Memorial Library presents “UN Peacekeeping: Its Challenges & Latest Efforts,” with Kent resident Jean-Daniel Cloutier, Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m. with a general overview of modern United Nations peacekeeping. This event is free and open to the public. To register or for more information call the Library, 860-927-3761; email kmlinfo@biblio.org; or go to kentmemoriallibrary.org.

CONTRA DANCE: Come together in community with dancing on Saturday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. at the Cornwall Town Hall, 27 Pine St., Cornwall. Calling by Jacqueline Laufman and live old time music by Still, the Homegrown Band. All dances are taught, no partner necessary and all ages are welcome. Donation requested to pay the caller. For more information call Jane at860-672-6101 or go to motherhouse.us.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: In conjunction with the 100thanniversary of the World War One Armistice this year, American Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor L. Cleveland Fuessenich as its Veteran of the Month. He served with the Connecticut National Guard and then the United States Army in France during the war. The ceremony will be held Nov. 3, 10 a.m. at the Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road, Route 202. Attendees are invited to stay for light refreshments with members of Post 44, the honorees’ families, veterans from other organizations and the general public. For information contact: post44.bantam@gmail.com

YMCA MONSTER DASH: Ghouls and goblins will be out at White Memorial in Litchfield on Nov. 3 as the Northwest CT YMCA holds a themed 5K trail run dubbed the “Monster Dash” that morning. The day also includes a 2-mile walk option and a 1-mile kids run. To register or for more information visit nwctY.org/trailrun. Participants are encouraged to dress up.

GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY: Torrington Democrats will hold a Get Out the Vote Rally at its Torrington headquarters, 40 East Main St., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Refreshments provided. Legislators and local officials have been invited. RSVP to Paul Summers at paulsum06790@yahoo.com or Danielle Palladino at danielle.l.palladino@gmail.com. For information call Audrey Blondin at 860-860-4898997.

TURKEY DINNER: The United Methodist Church of Litchfield will host its annual Fall Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission is $13 per person, $12 if you bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry. Children under 12 are $6. Dinner will include roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry dressing and home-made desserts. The church is at 69 West St., near the western end of the Litchfield town green. For more information, visit litchfieldumc.org or call 860-567-5022.

CROP ‘N SHOP: Crop ‘N’ Shop will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. The fee of $40 includes lunch, dinner, snack, prizes, shopping. Enjoy 12 hours of scrap book making and shopping fun. For information, call 860-491-2793.

Sunday, Nov. 4

COMMUNITY EVENSONG: Community Evensong Service, an ancient service of reading, prayers and music and part of the Daily Offices of the Church, will be held Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington. The 45-minute service includes hymns, prayers, readings, poetry, Taize, candles and incense. The Trinity Choir will be joined by additional singers from in and around Torrington.

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.

BOOK GROUP: SML Book Group: The Refugees by Viet Than Nguyen, led by Claudia Cayne, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Nov. 4, 2 p.m. in the Oak Room. scovillelibrary.org.

PANCAKE SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST: The Lions Club of Harwinton will host its 45th Annual Pancake Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 4, 8-11:30 a.m., Harwinton Consolidated School, 115 Litchfield Road (Rt. 118). Adults, $8, children under 12, $5, available from any member of the Harwinton Lions Club, as well as at Harwinton Town Hall.

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FRANKENSTEIN’ PERFORMANCE: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, performed by Greg Oliver Bodine, will be held Sunday, Nov. 4, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Oliver WOlcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Suitable for adults and for children (ages 12 and over). Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting

owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

Monday, Nov. 5

LITCHFIELD HILLS AUDUBON: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will meet Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. “Fascinating Facts about Fishers” will be presented by Diane Edwards, Master Conservationist. The program is free and all are welcome.

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.

WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING: The Torrington Woman’s Club will meet Nov. 5, at Center Congregational Church, 155 Main St., Torrington. Mikaila Zanetti of Spirit of the Horse Farm in Morris, who trains and provides therapy animals and service animals for people with special needs, will demonstrate with service dogs. The presentation will start at 1:30 p.m., before the club’s business meeting. The Torrington Woman’s Club is not affiliated with any church or religion. Area women who would like to attend as a guest can call 860-618-3928 to reserve a seat.

VOTER REGISTRATION: Warren’s Voting Registrars will hold a session Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. to register new voters, 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.

REGISTRATION SESSION: The Cornwall Registrar of Voters will hold a registration session at the Town Hall, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m .for voters who have turned 18, become a U.S. citizen or a resident of Cornwall between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5. WINCHESTER REGISTRARS SESSION: A final, limited registration session will be held Monday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Winchester Registrars’ office, for those seeking to vote whose qualification as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since Oct. 31. Members of the armed forces and former members of the armed forces discharged within the calendar year immediately preceding such request, may also register. in the Registrars’ office, 2nd floor of Town Hall, Room 203. Any inquiries please call 860 379-2714 ext 354 or 355.

REGISTRATION SESSION: Registrars of Voters in the Town of New Hartford will be in the office at town hall, 530 Main St., New Hartford, Monday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for those seeking to vote in the election whose qualification as to age, citizenship, or residence was attained since Oct. 30, 2018.

DIY CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN: The Oliver Wolcott Library, 16 South St., Litchfield, presents Offi the Hook, for grades 4-6, Mondays, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Create a unique yarn craft without using any knitting needles or crochet hooks. All materials provided. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

WINSTED VOTING: The Registrars of Voters in Winchester want to let voters know that the Nov. 6, mid-term election will be held in the Cafeteria at Pearson School instead of the Pearson Gym. The entrances to the school will remain the same as in past years. For information, call 860 379-2714 ext 354/355.

DINNER AND DISCUSSION: Families and friends of those who struggle with substance use are invited for a dinner and discussion night at McCall Center for Behavioral Health, 51 High St., Torrington. Dinner will be provided for all who attend the event and the topic for the evening will be Stages of Change. McCall representatives hope to provide information for people to gain a better understanding of the stages people go through to make a lasting change in their lives of recovery. RSVP: Sara Osborne at 860-496-2100 or Sara.Osborne@mccallcenterct.org.

ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE: Live Election Night coverage on Nov. 6 will once again take place locally on Cable 5 from 8-10 p.m., hosted by Connecticut Democratic State Party Secretary Audrey Blondin, Litchfield First Selectman Leo Paul, Jr., former Harwinton Democratic Town Committee Chairman Dr. Myrna Watanabe and former Republican Torrington City Councilman John Calkins. The public is encouraged to phone in their Election Night comments and results to 860-361-9985.

SPEAKER SERIES: White Hart Speaker Series: Helen Klein Ross, “The Latecomers”, Nov. 6, 6 p.m. at the White Hart Inn, hosted by the Scoville Memorial Library, presented in collaboration with Oblong Books & Music and the White hart Inn. scovillelibrary.org.

WRITING PROGRAM: OWL Writes: The Craft of Setting & Description, facilitated by Librarian Patricia Moore, Tuesdays, Nov. 6-Nov. 27, 1-2:30 p.m. OWL Writes combines online learning, writing prompts, and the sharing and discussion of those writing samples. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

EARLY BIRD CAFE: Early Bird Café is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 6-Dec. 20 (no cafe Nov. 20-29) Drop in and meet before storytime to socialize with new friends and neighbors and have a chance to talk with library staff. Light refreshments will be served.

BOUNCING BABIES: Bouncing Babies, for babies birth- 24 months, Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Nov. 6-Dec. 18, no program Nov. 20-27. Enjoy concept and rhyming books, learn finger plays, and meet other families in this interactive program. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

PRE-READING PROGRAM: Letters are Characters, for children ages 4-7, A Playful Pre-Reading Program, will be held Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Nov. 7-Dec. 19, no program Nov. 21, 28. Parents/caregivers will learn about how children learn to read as well as how to provide effective, evidence-based support and instruction and create enriching, lifelong reading habits. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events. 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.

WOMAN’S CLUB TO MEET: The Harwinton Woman's Club will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Harwinton Senior Center at 209 Weingart Road. The drawing for the “Grateful Nation” Quilt will be held at this time. Tickets may be purchased for $3 each from club members through November 6th. Women age 18 and over interested in joining the Harwinton Woman's Club are welcome to join. The club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center. For more information call 860-480-6523, or email harwintonwomansclubgfwc@gmail.com

Thursday, Nov. 8

AUTHOR TALK: “The Saboteur: the Aristocrat who became France’s Most Daring Anti-Nazi Commando,” with author Paul Kix, Nov. 8, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

AUTHOR TALK AT GUNN: Author, longtime bookseller, and cofounder of the acclaimed book catalogue, A Common Reader, James Mustich will be at Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, for an entertaining talk AND signing of his recent book “1000 Books to Read Before You Die,” Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room. To register email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860868-7586.

OWL BOOK GROUPS: Oliver Wolcott Library’s book discussion groups will meet Nov. 8 at the library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Non-fiction group, 2 p.m., “Capote: A Biography” by Gerald Clarke; fiction group, 3:30 p.m., “Other Voices, Other Rooms” by Truman Capote. Book discussions are free and open to the public. Copies are available a month prior to discussions at the circulation desk.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Preschool Storytime, for ages 2-5, meets Thursdays, 11 a.m., Nov. 8-Dec. 20, no program Nov. 22, 29. Experience new and classic picture books, learn movement activities, and build pre-literacy skills such as phonological awareness and comprehension. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

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 860-6203670 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, Nov. 9

CELEBRATION OF VETERANS: Lewis S. Mills High School extends an invitation to the veterans in the communities of Burlington and Harwinton, Nov. 9, with lunc 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.

PAINTING CLUB: Shades of Northwest Hills Decorative Painting Club will meet on Friday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the South End Firehouse on Antolini Road in New Hartford. Club member Carol Zordan will present one of the latest painting trends, mandalas. For more information and to sign up, call Lisa at 860-413-9878. A picture of the project can be found on the Shades Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Shades-of-NorthwestHills/328349210522724

BOOK BUDDIES: Little Book Buddies, for grades K-3, meets Fridays, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litcchfield. Children will listen to a popular storybook, and then make their very own stuffed animal inspired by the book to take home. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 10

WWI TALK: A World War I Talk with Deron Bayer at the Cornwall Library will be held Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Bayer, a historian and teacher at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, will present a discussion on World War I and demonstrating some of the pedagogical changes that have taken place in terms of history teaching during his tenure.

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.

AUTHOR TALK: Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places, presented by author Christopher Wigren, Deputy Director of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Nov. 10, 3 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. scovillelibrary.org.

POINT FOLLY HIKE: Families are invited to a Point Folly Bird Hike with White Memorial Conservation Ccenter Education Director Carrie Szwed, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Meet just beyond the gate to Point Folly on North Shore Rd. — construction work may still be going on north of the entrance, so you’ll need to enter from the south, via Bantam Lake Road. Bring binoculars if you have them; otherwise, they will be provided. Dress warmly. Free, donations welcome.

ALL ABOUT DIORAMAS: Michael Anderson, Exhibit Preparator at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, presents “The Importance of Dioramas,” Nov. 10, 2 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, in the A.B. Ceder Room. Members free, guests $6. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by calling 860-5670857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

PIE AND CRAFT SALE: The First Congregational Church of Torrington, at Riverside Avenue and Route 4, will hold its annual Pie and Craft Sale, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with hand crocheted blankets, seasonal home decorations, cutlery, jewelry, nutbreads, jams and pies. For the children, the lady with surprises in her apron pockets will be there.

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