CALENDAR

Monday, Nov. 19

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.

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.

LOVE YOUR BRAIN: Tina Hogan from the Alzheimer’s Association will present “Ways To Love Your Brain,” Nov. 19, 11 a.m. at The Litchfield Community Center. After a luncheon, the program begins at 11:45 a.m. Free, pre-registration required. Call the Litchfield Community Center at 860-5678302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

BLOOD DRIVE: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross, Monday, Nov. 19, 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 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code CHHCT.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

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.

HOUSATONIC CAMERA CLUB: The Housatonic Camera Club will meet Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at Noble Horizons, Salisbury in the Wagner Building. Special guest is John Isaac, presenting "The Art of Seeing." The program is free and the public is welcome. FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

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.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 22

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.

NO TRASH PICKUP: There will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22 in Torrington. All municipal solid waste and recyclables regularly scheduled for Thursday and Friday collection will be one day behind schedule. Thursday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Friday; and Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday.

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 850430-9317.

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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 23

FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

TORRINGTON HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Torrington’s Light-Up Main tree-lighting and caroling will be held at Coe Memorial Park, South Main St., Nov. 23, 4:30 p.m. Toy Shower, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m. at Christmas Village; Christmas Parade, opening of Christmas Village, Sunday, Dec. 9, 12:30 p.m. Torrington High School Alumni Games set for Friday November 23rd

TORRINGTON ALUMNI GAMES: The Torrington Varsity Alumni Club will once again sponsor alumni games for all former THS athletes on Friday, Nov. 23, at Torrington High School. Girls Soccer at 11:30 a.m.; Boys Soccer, 1 p.m. on the turf field, Girls Volleyball, 3 p.m., Girls Basketball, 5 p.m., Boys Basketball, 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Donations of cash or non-perishable food items are requested for food banks and the soup kitchen. The public is welcome to drop off donations during the day. For more information call Paul at 860-4597396.

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. 24

IAIS HOLIDAY FAIR: The Institute of American Indian Studies will hold a Native American Holiday Arts and Crafts Market, Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, and Dec. 8-9, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Shoppers will find Native American art, crafts, and cultures. Just some of the treasures to be found here are decorative gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and much more.

ARCHAEOLOGY TALK: Those with an an interest in archeology and Native American culture are invited to the Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club Lecture Series, Sunday, Dec. 2 from 3-5 p.m. at the Insititue for American Indian Studies, Curtis Road, Washington. Guests pay an admission fee. Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, Associate Professor at UCONN and emeritus State Archaeologist, will be discussing his new book The Long Journey Home: The Repatriations of Henry ‘Opukah’ia and Albert Afraid of Hawk.

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY: Shop Small Saturday will be celebrated in downtown Torrington all day on Saturday, Nov. 24, with many local shops participating with specail offers, gift selections, and an opportunity to enter a special raffle with every purchase. The drawing for the winners will take place at the Christmas Village Toy Shower on Dec. 7 at Christmas Village.

JUGGLING ACT: Come to the Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, Nov. 24, 1 p.m. for a quickwitted comedy show with a mind-boggling juggling act: Bryson Lang’s Cure for the Common Show is a high energy, family friendly show that combines technical juggling skills with original comedy. For the whole family. Registration is requested call 860) 868-2310 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

HOLIDAY FAIR: St. Paul's Holiday Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m-2 p.m .at the church, 802 Bantam Road, Bantam. White elephant, handmade gifts, baked goods, jewelry, handmade quilts and more raffle, and lunch will be available.

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.

LIFE AND LESSONS: Native American Life and Lessons, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library. Good for preschool aged children and older. The Institute For American Indian Studies educators will bring the museum experience to the library with native tools and materials. Go to scovillelibrary.org for details.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: Decked out in festive style, the historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace” opening to the public Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with a wide variety of quality arts and crafts, food, ornaments, artwork, baskets, soaps and decor. Market continues Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m-4 p.m. until Dec. 16.

HOLIDAY MOVIES: “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Bah Humduck: A Looney Tunes Christmas” will be shown at the The Warner Theatre, Main Street, Torrington, Nov. 24, with free popcorn. Movies at 1 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus visit at 12 p.m. Admission is free. At 7 p.m. see “A Christmas Story” for $5 per person; Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit at 6 p.m. Information, go to warnertheatre.org.

AUTHOR TALK: The Winsted Community

Bookstore will host Helen Klein Ross, NY Times bestselling novelist, to talk on her latest book, “The Latecomers,” Nov. 24, 11 a.m. The bookstore is located on 414 Main Street, Winsted. RSVPs to winstedbooks@gmail.com are required as seating is limited.

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/

CRANBERRY POND TRAIL: Walking the Cranberry Pond Trail with Gerri Griswold, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet in the Museum and over to the trail head together. Pre-register for this pie-enhanced stroll by calling 860-567-0857 or by registering online: www.whitememorialcc.org. Free, donations welcome.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY FAIR: Small Business Saturday Holiday Fair, to support local businesses, will be held Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the New Brunswick Indoor Flea Market, 601 Migeon Ave Torrington. Direct sales vendors, crafters, antique vendors, ample parking. Learn more www.facebook.com/newbrunswickfleamarket or www.nb-fm.com

HVRHS THEATER GALA: A Housatonic Musical Theatre Society Benefit Fundraiser, featuring past & current performers and the best from 15 years of musicals, will be held Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, 246 Warren Turnpike Road, Falls Village. Info and tickets, go to www.HMTS.org

Sunday, Nov. 25

FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: Decked out in festive style, the historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace” opening to the public Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with a wide variety of quality arts and crafts, food, ornaments, artwork, baskets, soaps and decor. Market continues Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m-4 p.m. until Dec. 16.

IAIS HOLIDAY FAIR: The Institute of American Indian Studies will hold a Native American Holiday Arts and Crafts Market, Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, and Dec. 8-9, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Shoppers will find Native American art, crafts, and cultures. Just some of the treasures to be found here are decorative gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and much more.

Monday, Nov. 26

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. FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

REMEMBERING NEW HARTFORD: We Remember: Being a Collection of Memories Through the Eyes of, and as Related By Jim & Fred Newman, about growing up in New Hartford in the 1940s and 1950s, a book talk and signing, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Beekley Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford. Free.

TORRINGTON TRAILS: Torrington Trails Meeting was changed from Nov. 13 to Nov. 27, 6 p.m. in Room 215, Torrington City Hall.

FICTION BOOK CLUB: Fiction Book Club meets Nov. 27, 7 p.m. at the Morris Public Library, 4 North St., Morris, to discuss “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. To register and reserve a copy, call 860-567-7440.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

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.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT: Enjoy a relaxing home-style meal and social time at The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesdays, Nov 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner is free, hosted by Food Rescue US NW CT & Litchfield Community Center. Pre-registration is required; call 860-5678302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

Thursday, Nov. 29

FESTIVAL OF TREES: LARC’s 17th Annual Festival of Trees at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, opens Nov 20, 5-7 p.m. See the trees daily from 1-7 p.m. Special nights: Nov. 23, North Pole Night, 6-7 p.m., Santa Visits, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. LARC Appreciation Night, Nov. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., Polar Express Story Night, Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., The Grinch Story Night, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. Concludes with a Festival Bash, Nov. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. with silent auction bidding, raffles, refreshments and activities; tickets $25, reserve at www.litchfieldarc.org.c

ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: Architectural historian, Deputy Director of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Christopher Wigren will offer a talk, visual presentation and signing of his recently released book “Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places,” Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington.To register email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586

ELF ON THE SHELF STORIES: Elf on the Shelf Story Time (ages 3 to 9), Nov. 29, 6 p.m. at the Torrington Library. Hear the story of the Elf on the Shelf and go on a Scavenger Hunt to find our Elf.and then sing Christmas carols with musical instruments. Visit the library’s Facebook Page and tell us what you would like the name of our Elf to be. To sign up for this free and fun event call 860-489-6684 or visit torringtonlibrary.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 850430-9317.

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.

AUTHOR TALK: New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester will return to Northwestern Connecticut Community College to discuss his latest book, “The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World,” Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NCCC Cultural Committee and supported by the NCCC Foundation.

Friday, Nov. 30

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. LIFE LINE SCREENING: Life Line Screening, a leading provider of communitybased preventive health screenings, will offer a preventive health event at The Litchfield Community Center, Nov. 30, 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. Cost is $149 per person for all 5 tests, takes 60-90 minutes to complete. To register call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/find-alocation?zipcode=06759

Saturday, Dec. 1

IAIS HOLIDAY FAIR: The Institute of American Indian Studies will hold a Native American Holiday Arts and Crafts Market, Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, and Dec. 8-9, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Shoppers will find Native American art, crafts, and cultures. Just some of the treasures to be found here are decorative gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and much more.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: Lieutenant Terry Ryan, a United States Army nurse, who served with the 45th MASH unit during the Korean War will be honored as Post 44’s December Veteran of the Month, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. at the Bantam Borough Hall (890 Bantam Road/Route 202). Attendees are invited to stay for light refreshments with members and guests. Information: Post Commander, post44.bantam@gmail.com

FRANK AND DEAN CONCERT: Torrington Elks Lodge 372 present “An Evening with Frank and Dean” featuring the vocal stylings of Jack Lynn and Steve Kazlauskas, Dec. 1 in the Hungerford Ballroom, 70 Litchfield Street, Torrington. Admission is $20 a person with a cash bar available. Bring your own snacks coffee will be served at intermission of the program. For tickets call 860-489-6562 or 860-4825562 or www.torringtonelks.com.

CORNWALL CHRISTMAS FAIR: The 62nd Annual Christmas Fair at the United Church of Christ in Cornwall will be held Dec .1, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 9:30-3:00 p.m. Jack the Christmas llama, Suzie’s Sweets, apple pie contest (pre-enter by calling the Church office at 860-672-6840 or emailing Cornwallchristmasfair@gmail.com ), local vendors with crafts and gifts, children’s shopping room, luhc for sale, holiday raffle basket drawing at 3 p.m.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: Decked out in festive style, the historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace” opening to the public Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with a wide variety of quality arts and crafts, food, ornaments, artwork, baskets, soaps and decor. Market continues Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m-4 p.m. until Dec. 16.

STORY TIME: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Harwinton Library, a special holiday story time during the Harwinton Hometown Holiday celebration, will be held Dec. 1, 5 p.m., told by Roger Carillo. No registration is needed.

OPEN HOUSE, SALE: Holiday Open House and Craft Sale at the Harwinton Library will be held Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., with handmade crafts and gifts, teacup auction and book cart sale. The sale continues through Christmas.

ART AND CRAFT SHOW:“Calling All Angels” Art & Craft Show will be held Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Still accepting artists & crafters (no DS). Email for info: goshenchurch06756@sbcglobal.net, or call 860-491-2793

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: St. John's 29th Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. John's Parish House, 9 Parsonage Lane, Washington. Visit St. John’s Market Place, The Children’s Corner, St. John’s Bistro and have A Visit With Santa from 2:30-4 p.m. Free admission. Lunch in the bistro, 12-2 p.m. For more information, call St. John's Episcopal Church at 860 868 2527, visit www.stjohnswashington.org or email stjohnschurch@snet.net.

TWELVE MOONS: Twelve Moons Coffee House welcome The Joint Chiefs at The Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village, Dec. 1. The coffee house runs 7-10 p.m. with live music, poetry readings, coffee, tea, snacks, social time, for a donation at the door. Open mic 7 p.m., The Joint Chiefs at 8 p.m., Song Swap follows. To read or sing sign up at the door. TwelveMoonsCoffee@gmail.com. More information at: tinyurl.com/12Moons

SHRINE FESTIVAL WEEKEND: The Annual Christmas Festival Weekend at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, Saturday, Dec. 1, will include Gingerbread Nativity Making, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall. To reserve a table, call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. Each Nativity is $30. Candlelight Carol Sing follows at 7 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall. Stay for cookies and hot chocolate.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW: The Torrington Area Model Railroaders train show and canned food drive returns to the Torrington Armory Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.., Dec. 1-2, hosted by the City of Torrington and the Railroaders. The show features train layouts in the two most popular scales, HO and N. Trains will run all day.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR :Eagle Rock Congregational Church, 110 Reynolds Bridge Rd., Thomaston, will hold a Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with a cookie walk, chocolates, honey, jams and hancrafts. For information, contact Donna 860 309-3462 or Arlene 860 314-1721

HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will present a “Holiday Festival” with chorus on Saturday, December 1st, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Nancy Marine Theatre on the campus of the Warner Theatre. Directed by Maurice Steinberg, conductor, the program will feature the “Hallelujah Chorus” and selections from the “Nutcracker”, Leroy Anderson, the Transiberian Orchestra, and other seasonal favorites. Tickets $22, free 12 and under. To order contact the Warner box Office at 860 – 489 -7180 or online at warnertheatre.org.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE FAIR: St Thomas of Villanova Church of the St Louis de Montfort Parish, Route 63 North, Goshen, will hold the 14th annual Christmas COokie Fair, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Thousands of homemade Christmas Cookies and confections to choose from. Doors open 8:30 a.m., sale starts at 9 a.m. Chance Table, beverages and snacks avaialble. For more information call 860-491-2756

POP UP ART EVENT: Art Tripping is having its second Pop-Up Art Event, Dec. 1, 2-6 p.m. at the Village Restaurant’s Upper Room, 25 West St., Litchfield. , overlooking the Litchfield Green. Fine art, fiber, fashion, pastry boards, jewelry, metal, mixed media, ornaments, pillows, felting, bags are some of the offerings – all created by artists and artisans from Litchfield and surrounding towns.

STUDIO ARTISTS EVENT: The six artists of Still River Studio and F & G Richards Jewelers, invite friends and lovers of art and jewelry to an evening of Holiday Cheer, Dec. 1, with paintings, jewelry, food, refreshments, live music. Still River Studios, Winsted.