CALENDAR

Tuesday, Nov. 6

2018-11-06 -

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

FREE CAR WASH: Free Car Wash for Veterans & Military Personnel will be provided at Swell’s Car Wash, Winsted, Nov. 5-12. This is the 10th year Swell’s Car Wash is offering a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day.

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.

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.

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 860-567-8030 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, evidencebased 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 860-5678030 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 860567-8030 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 860-868-7586.

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 860-5678030 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 860-620-3670 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, 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-Northwest-Hills/ 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 860-5678030 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.

PIZZA, GAME NIGHT: A family night of pizza and games will be held Nov. 9, 5-8 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center. Free; RSVP is required for pizza by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-83023 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

CELEBRITY ART SHOW: A celebrity art show to raise money for charity will be held Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. in the Libby Building, Main Street, Torrington, hosted by Connecticut Academy for the Arts (CAFTA). “Celebrities Paint For A Cause”, will have fun trying to figure out which local celebrity painting the works that will be on display without their signature. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online from CAFTA or by calling 860-201-5706.

ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIMIST: On Friday, November 9th Dr. Joshua Ginsberg will present “Why I'm an Environmental Optimist” at The Salisbury Forum, Nov 9, 7:30 p.m. at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on Route 7 in Falls Village. The program is free and all are welcome.

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.

VETERANS DINNER: Goshen Boy Scout Troop 35 will hold its annual Veteran’s Pasta Dinner, Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m. Tickets $5, veterans admitted free. Goshen Congregational Church, Route 63, Goshen.

TRINITY CHRISTMAS FAIR: Trinita Christmas Fair will be held Nov. 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Road, New Hartford. Christmas décor, hand crafted jewelry, jams and jellies, stained glass, cards, soaps, candles chocolates, olive oils and our famous homemade apple pies! Lunch will be available along with free coffee all day. For more information call 860-3794329 or email trinita@charter.net

EARS, NOSE AND THROAT TALK: The Winsted Community Bookstore will be hosting a free presentation for 5th and 6th grade students on the ears, nose, and throat at our storefront, 414 Main St., Winsted, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. Dr. Alexis Bouteneff, a local ENT, will be leading an hour long presentation, including a Q&A for local students. Register at winstedbooks@gmail.com

REMEMBRANCE CELEBRATION: Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association will hold a remembrance celebration to honor hospice patients, Nov. 10, 5-6 p.m. at the Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen St., Salisbury. The ceremony will include music performed by students from the Song for Smiles group of the Hotchkiss School, inspirational messages and a public reading of the names of those being remembered and honored. Public welcome. Light refreshments served. RSVP to Joanna Geiger at 860- 435-0816 or jgeiger@salisburyvna.org.

SHARON CURES EXHIBIT: The Sharon Historical Society and Museum’s upcoming exhibit “Sharon Cures: Centuries of Medicine in One Small Town,” explores how Sharon was at the cutting edge of medicine from the colonial era to the 20th century. The exhibit runs Nov. 10-April 28, with an opening reception Nov. 10, 3-5 p.m. For more information and directions email director@sharonhist.org, call 860-364-5688 or visit www.sharonhist.org.

HOLIDAY FAIRE: The Tau Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will host the annual Holiday Faire at the Litchfield Firehouse, 258 West St., Litchfield, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shoppers will find more than 25 vendors and crafters, as well as a raffle, bake sale, and used book sale.

CLUB FUNDRAISER: The Norfolk Curling Club will hold the 5th annual “Wine on Ice” tasting and silent auction at the club, 70 Golf Drive in Norfolk, Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Advance tickets are available via PayPal at norfolkcurlingclub.org, by calling Caryn Trager at 860-922-2057, or by email to winetasting@norfolkcurlingclub.org.

APPLE TIPS: The Kent Memorial Library will hold an Apple products workshop: “Top 5 Tips for Apple Products” Nov. 10, 2-4 p.m. in the Reading Room. This program is free and open to public. Seating is limited. Register by calling 860927-3761, going to kentmemoriallibrary.org online calendar, emailing kmlinfo@biblio.org, or registering at the library.

SHOP LOCAL: Hopkins Vineyard on Lake Waramaug, New Preston, presents: Sip, Shop and Be Local, Nov. 10, 12-6 p.m. This holiday shopping event featuring local artisan made products will include Plum Brook Chocolate, Butternut Alpaca’s, Vintage Terrarium’s, Rustic Home Goods, Brits Brand, Mic Urban Jewelry, Woods Magic, Cottage Wicks, Livin Country, The Bakehouse of Litchfield and others. Admission is free.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: An annual Christmas Fair, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Route 181, 93 River Road. Handmade crafts, knit items and attic treasures for sale as well as a bake sale and the Christmas Café, open for lunch. Call 860-379-2157 for further information.

CHICKEN DINNER: First United Methodist Church on 21 Fern Drive, Torrington, will hold a chicken dinner Nov. 10, with chickena nd gravy, homemade biscuits, mashed potatoes and trimmings, with pies for dessert. Adults $10, $6 for ages 6-12, free under 6. Take out is available. Call 860-4898084

OPEN HOUSE: In honor of Veterans Day, The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society will have an open house at the museum Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 44 Railroad St. Falls Village. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 860-8226 or like the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society on Facebook.

BEAT POETRY FEST: National Beat Poetry Festival, Bards Against Hunger, will be held Nov. 10, 3:30 p.m . at the Beekley Memorial Library. Help others with a nonperishable food item or a donation to the Karma jar. All food and monetary donations will go to benefit the Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington.Sign up for the open mic starts at 3:30 p.m.; music this month is by the Podunk Throwbacks.

Sunday, Nov. 11

HEALING SESSIONS CANCELLED: The Healing Modalities Institute is CANCELLING sessions from Nov. 11 through Feb. 10, 2019. The sessions, held at The Owl Center in Depot Square Mall, 51 Depot Street Suite 2130 Watertown, will return on March 10, 2019. For further information, call Sunny Torres at 860 485-1557 or Lorraine Babb at 860 485-6911.

FINAL STEAM VENT: Steam Vent Coffee House will hold its final event of the fall season, Nov. 11, 6-10 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main St. Featured performers include: Bill Buttner, Addy Punkin, Bill Benson, Paula Ryan, Melanie Michaud, Joel Blumert, and the Klerks with Sam Guglielmino. There is an open mic from 6-6:30 p.m. with sign-up the night of the event. Music is freem donations are accepted toward Children’s Missions. Soup, Salad and Grilled Cheese night in the Cafe, served from 6-8 p.m., full meals $11. A la carte also available. HARWINTON VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. on the town green at the intersection of South Rd and Rte 4/Burlington Road. The ceremony will include a guest speaker and the honoring of each of this year’s deceased Harwinton veterans. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony at Community Hall across from the green. In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in the Town Hall, 100 Bentley Drive.

TORRINGTON VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: The Torrington Veterans Service Committee and local posts and veterans organizations will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at Coe Memorial Park, Torrington, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. A special ceremony marking the 100th aniversary of the signing of the Armistice ending WWI will be held at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. If it rains or snows, the program will be held in the park’s civic center.

COMEMMORATIVE SERVICE: St. Michael’s Parish will present a commemorative service for the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice on Veterans Day Sunday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m., with readings and music by Thomas Tallis, Hubert Parry, John Goff, Edward Maylor. The Remembrance Choir from Rhode Island will be featured. There will be a free will offering and all are welcome to a reception immediately following the service.

Monday, Nov. 12

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.

WW I MONUMENTS: World War I Monuments at the Goshen Public Library will be held Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Richard Franklin Donohue, Cromwell Town Historian, will display images of the monuments and explore trends in their design and placement, with special emphasis placed on the memorials of the hosting town and vicinity. Call to register at 860-491-3234. MANAGING DIABETES: The Cornwall Library will present a class, Managing Your Diabetes, Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. with an optional walk at 9:30 a.m. This is a continuation of the free diabetes course offered by Anne Hummel.

ROXBURY VETERANS: The town of Roxbury and the Roxbury Council on Aging is honoring its veterans with a reception on Monday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center, 7 South Street. All Roxbury veterans are invited to attend.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

WWII PARIS: “German Occupation of Paris: Personal Recollections from the Daughter of a French Resistant” with Denise Woehrlé, will be held Nov. 13, 7 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 ON HORSES: “Horses Change History…and Change Lives” with Ann Jamieson, author of the series “For the Love of the Horse” will be held Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Morris Public Library. The event is free; to register call 860-567-7440.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

DAR AWARDS: The Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Barkhamsted Community Room, Route 44, Barkhamsted, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Good Citizen Awards will be presented to area high school students during the meeting. Hostesses for the meeting are Lori Brady and Barbara Hulbert. Members are asked to bring Box Tops for Education. Any woman interested in obtaining information about membership may contact Karen Brett, Regent at 860-3798741.

HOME STYLE MEAL: A relaxing home-style meal and social time at The Litchfield Community Center is offered on Wednesdays Nov. 14 and Nov 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner is free and hosted by Food Rescue US NW CT & Litchfield Community Center. Pre-registration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

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.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: “Leonard Bernstein: the Rise to Fame,” presented by Jeffrey Engel, will be held Nov. 14, 7 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 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) is hosting its Third annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m. in the lobby of its Torrington medical facility at 469 Migeon Avenue. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring hot dishes and continental fare.

Thursday, Nov. 15

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Brandywine Living at Litchfield, 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield, will hold its 6th Annual Ladies Night Out, Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m. to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Connecticut Affiliate. Featured vendors include Underground Truffles, Joey’s Fashion, Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski, Thirty-One Gifts, JKM Woodworking, Perfectly Posh, and others. Refreshments will also be served. For more information, call Amber or Nanette at 860-5679500 or achapman@brandycare.com.

: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.

MEDICARE SEMINAR: A Medicare seminar, presented by Steve Ardussi, will be held attThe Litchfield Community Center on Thursday Nov. 15, 11 a.m., to highlight the benefits and savings available to seniors who qualify and the application process will also be discussed. Q & A session will follow presentation. Free, pre-registration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org. An additional program will be held on Thursday Dec. 6.

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