CALENDAR

Thursday, Nov. 15

THANKSGIVING STORIES: Thanksgiving Storytime with Miss Joni at the Harwinton Public Library will be held Nov. 15, 11 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are welcome; register by calling 860-4859113.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Harwinton Library’s afternoon book discussion group will meet Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. This month's book is “The God mother” by Carrie Adams. For information, call 860-485-9113.

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 860-567-9500 or achapman@brandycare.com.

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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 16

CORNWALL MEETING: Cornwall is holding its annual Town Meeting on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cornwall Town Hall. Annual reports are available at the post offices and town office.

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.

REGION 7 PLAY: “Radium Girls,” a play written by D.W. Gregory will be presented by Northwestern Regional 7’s Theatre Program, Nov. 16-17, 7 p.m., Nov. 18, 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theatre at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This production is directed by Keith Winegar. Admission is general seating, and tickets are $10 adults, $8 students, $5 seniors (for the Sunday show) Tickets will be sold at the door.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The holidays can be a challenging season but you are not alone. Come to a safe and welcoming circle with an experienced facilitator. Holiday Grief Support Group will be held Friday Nov. 16, and Friday Dec. 14, 9:30-11 a.m. This group is a gift from the Friends of Hospice, free and open to the public. For more information, call Rev. Eileen Epperson at 860-605-6576.

H.O.R.S.E. TACK SALE: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut will hold a a tack sale, Nov. 16-17-18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the farm on Wilbur Road, Washington. Shoppers will find saddles, bridles, blankets, saddle pads, chaps, boots and helmets, all sold at a portion of their original cost including a15” Travis Bohannon Western saddle, a 17” Isabel Werth Cair Dressage saddle, Ariat women’s insulated paddock boots and Saxon women’s Equileather field boots. H.O.R.S.E. of CT sweatshirts, teeshirts and hats will also be available. All donations go directly to the horses. For more information go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

BUDAHAZY FOOD DRIVE: The Annual Jay Budahazy food drive to help families in need, benefiting the Open Door Soup Kitchen and the Salvation Army Winsted Regional Service Center, will be held at Stop & Shop, 20 New Hartford Road, Winsted, will be held Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items needed. Monetary donations also accepted.

HOLIDAY GRIEF SUPPORT: A Holiday Grief Support Group will be held Fridays, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. This group is a gift from the Friends of Hospice, free and open to the public. For more information, call Rev. Eileen Epperson at 860-605-6576.

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON, RIDES: A Thanksgiving Luncheon will be served at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School on Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunch is free and no reservations are required. Free transportation is being provided, leaving from Trinity Church in Torrington at 10:30 a.m. Meals can also be delivered to those who are home bound/shut in. Call St, Paul’s Lutheran Church, Torrington. at 860-482-3555 to order a meal to be delivered.

STAR PARTY: Star Party! an astronomy program organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society, will be held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in White Memorial Conservation Center’s AB Ceder Room, with stargazing after the program, weather permitting. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own telescope or binoculars. The program is free; donations welcome.

Saturday, Nov. 17

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON, RIDES: A Thanksgiving Luncheon will be served at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School on Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunch is free and no reservations are required. Free transportation is being provided, leaving from Trinity Church in Torrington at 10:30 a.m. Meals can also be delivered to those who are home bound/shut in. Call St, Paul’s Lutheran Church, Torrington. at 860-482-3555 to order a meal to be delivered.

BUDAHAZY FOOD DRIVE: The Annual Jay Budahazy food drive to help families in need, benefiting the Open Door Soup Kitchen and the Salvation Army Winsted Regional Service Center, will be held at Stop & Shop, 20 New Hartford Road, Winsted, will be held Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items needed. Monetary donations also accepted.

H.O.R.S.E. TACK SALE: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut will hold a a tack sale, Nov. 16-17-18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the farm on Wilbur Road, Washington. Shoppers will find equipment for sale at a portion of their original cost including a15” Travis Bohannon Western saddle, a 17” Isabel Werth Cair Dressage saddle, Ariat women’s insulated paddock boots and Saxon women’s Equileather field boots. H.O.R.S.E. of CT sweatshirts, teeshirts and hats will also be available. All donations go directly to the horses. For more information go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: New Hartford Business Association and the Beekley Library BookFriends will hold a holiday marketplace Saturday, 5-9 p.m. at the library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford. Teacup and silent auctions, vendors, live music and refreshments. Call 860-3797235 for questions.

REGION 7 CRAFT FAIR: Northwestern Regional High School’s annual Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the high school, Battistoni Drive, Winsted. Food for sale, wide variety of more than 90 arts and crafts vendors, penny auction, bake sale, mystery jar, decorations, Free admission. The fair benefits FFA students.

LETTER LUNACY: Letter Lunacy: Word Games for a Worthy Cause fundraiser, will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at Northwestern Connecticut Community College. All proceeds support the YMCA’s Literacy Volunteers. Fast-paced word games are played with participant switching partners. $25 per person. Register online at nwctY.org/wordgames or call Dorothy Brisco at 860-489-3133 x109.

REGION 7 PLAY: “Radium Girls,” a play written by D.W. Gregory will be presented by Northwestern Regional 7’s Theatre Program, Nov. 16-17, 7 p.m., Nov. 18, 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theatre at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This production is directed by Keith Winegar. Admission is general seating, and tickets are $10 adults, $8 students, $5 seniors (for the Sunday show) Tickets will be sold at the door.

WARREN SILVER TEA: Warren Congregational Church’s annual Silver Tea Christmas Party and Bazaar will be held Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Warren Congregational Church's Parish Hall, 4 Sackett Hill Road, Warren. Food, slient raffle, homemade crafts and gifts.

CHARITY FOOTBALL GAME: THS alumni and college ball player Christopher DeBerry is hosting a flag football game to raise money and collect food for the Torrington Food Bank. The game will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 at Torrington High School. Players must be 16 or older and provide parental consent. Fee is $5 and 10 non-perishable food items. To register, go to .https://www.facebook.com/CTSPORTSLEAGUE/photos/ gm.172597590326470/ 1996466547057837/?type=3

ART SHOW, SALE: The Cornwall Library will host “Visions of New England” by Mike Redmond, a show and sale, Nov. 17-Jan. 5, with an artist’s reception Saturday at 5 p.m. Public is welcome,

DINO STORY TIME: DINOember Storytime, ages 3-8, will be held Nov 17, 10:30 a.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Stories, crafts and maybe a puppet. 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.

PLANT GALLS: You Have Gall!!! Learning About Plant Galls with Pete and Barb Rzasa, will be held Nov. 17, 2 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Lichfield, AB Ceder Room. Free, registration required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org.