The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
CALENDAR
Thursday, Nov. 8
MOVIE SCREENING: Susan B. Anthony Project is co-hosting a screening of the Emmy nominated film “The Tale” with Northwestern Connecticut Community College on Thursday, 6 –9 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium. The screening is free and open to the public. No preregistration is required. More information can be found on https://thetalemovie.com/
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.
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.
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.
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 860-8687586.
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 860-567-8030 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 860-620-3670 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 860-4139878. A picture of the project can be found on the Shades Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Shades-of-Northwest-Hills/32834921 0522724
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 860-567-0857 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- 4350816 or jgeiger@salisburyvna.org.
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.
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.