CALENDAR

Wednesday, Dec. 19

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.

FOOD DRIVE: Until Dec. 20, Morsel Munk, 118 Main St., Winsted, is hosting a food drive taking donations of nonperishable food items for Winsted's Open Door Soup Kitchen. As a thank you for a donation of a bag of items, residents will receive a 20 percent discount that day. The discount excludes YETI, and applies to regularly priced, in-stock items. The store is offering free gift wrapping, free hot cocoa and coffee.

Thursday, Dec. 20

CASH MOB: Litchfield Bancorp continues its Cash Mob events Dec. 20 at Energy Fitness Factory, 59 Field St., Torrington, 5-9:30 p.m. The gym will be “mobbed” by Litchfield Bancorp employees to show their support of local businesses by shopping local. Customers are encouraged to mention that they are “Cash Mobsters” to obtain a special offer from Litchfield Bancorp; at the gym, they can receive a month membership for $20.

FOOD DRIVE: Until Dec. 20, Morsel Munk, 118 Main St., Winsted, is hosting a food drive taking donations of nonperishable food items for Winsted's Open Door Soup Kitchen. As a thank you for a donation of a bag of items, residents will receive a 20 percent discount that day. The discount excludes YETI, and applies to regularly priced, in-stock items. The store is offering free gift wrapping, free hot cocoa and coffee.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Afternoon Book Discussion group meets at the Harwinton Library at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. This month's book is “Christmas at Little Street Bakery” by Jenny Colgan.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE: Blue Christmas Service, 7 p.m., Dec. 20, First Congregational Church, Main Street, Kent. A quiet service of healing, comfort and remembrance. All are welcome.

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, Dec. 21

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. JOYFUL NOISE CONCERTS: Joyful Noise presents its Christmas Angelicus concerts. Tickets $45/$30, $10 students. Reserve at www.chorusangelicus.org. Dec. 16, 4 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, Salisbury; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick/St. Ambrose Church. Litchfield; Dec. 22, 4 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington. FREE WEEK: Museum Children Free Week at White Memorial Conservation Center, Dec. 21-27, courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick in honor of Adele and Joseph d’Assern. Free admission to children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, Dec. 22

JOYFUL NOISE CONCERTS: Joyful Noise presents its Christmas Angelicus concerts. Tickets $45/$30, $10 students. Reserve at www.chorusangelicus.org. Dec. 16, 4 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, Salisbury; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick/St. Ambrose Church. Litchfield; Dec. 22, 4 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington.

APPLE HILL HIKE: Winter Hike Up Apple Hill with Gerri Griswold, Dec. 22, 8 a.m., at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchifeld. Spend an hour outside, then have hot chocolate and a homemade scone atop Apple Hill. Meet at the trailhead off East Shore Road at 8 a.m. Free. Pre-register by calling 860-5670857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org .

CORNWALL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: See the true story of Christmas at the Cornwall Christmas Pageant on Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Village Meeting House on Bolton Hill Road. Traditional readings and carols conclude with “white gifts.” Bring a toy wrapped in white paper for children in need. Refreshments after the pageant in the parish house. To participate, you must attend rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. Friday. For more information call Jane Prentice at 672-6101. The snow date is Dec. 23 at 4 pm.

HOLIDAY KIDS MOVIE: Watch the 1970s stop motion classic "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" and decorate a card for someone you love. Cards will be made before movie. Dec. 22, 11 a.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury.

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.

Sunday, Dec. 23

FAMILY SERVICE: A Christmas family sevice will be held Dec. 23, 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, Main Street, Kent.

Monday, Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Kent: Dec. 24, 9 p.m., Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols, First Congregational Church, Main Street, Kent. www.fccofkentct.org

Tuesday, Dec. 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS: Municipal offices and many businesses are closed for Christmas Day. Call ahead before attending any event.

Wednesday, Dec. 26

BOXING DAY READING: Annual Boxing Day Reading at the Cornwall Library will be held Dec. 26, 4 p.m. at the candelit North Cornwall Meeting House, where Tom Walker will read Chapter 9 of “The Rings of Saturn” by W.G. Sebald. Free.

MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night at the Harwinton Library, “Eloise at Christmastime!”, Dec. 26, 6:30 p.m. Space is limited; register by calling 860-485-9113

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 860-379-3369.

Thursday, Dec. 27

DAY OF FUN: A day of fun for grades 1-3 will be held Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. OUtdoor adventures, games, crafts, live animals. Snacks provided; bring lunch. Parents welcome, but not mandatory. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. $40 members, $70 guests. Payment due with registration. Call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

FAMILY MAGIC SHOW: Families are invited to the Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, Dec. 27, 5 p.m., to see Steve Woyce from Full Effect Productions present a 45 minute magic routine with everyone’s favorite things about winter; snowmen, penguins, candy canes, and snowballs. Audience participation is encouraged. Free; registration is requested. Call 860-868-2310 or visit www.gunnlibrary.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 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, Dec. 28

DAY OF FUN: A day of fun for grades 4-6 will be held Dec. 28, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. OUtdoor adventures, games, crafts, live animals. Snacks provided; bring lunch. Parents welcome, but not mandatory. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. $40 members, $70 guests. Payment due with registration. Call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

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, Dec. 29

ANNUAL WINTER WALK: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, hosts its fifth annual Winter Walk Along the Lake and Butternut Brook Trails with Marlow Shami, Dec. 29, 10 a.m., Free. Meet in front of the A.B. Ceder room. Donations welcome. For information, call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

NEW YEAR KIDS PARTY: New Year's Eve Party for Kids at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m. Count down with a large group and then smash eggshells full of confetti and throw balloons around — it’s fun no matter when you do it. Crafts, games, and refreshments. For details, visit scovillelibrary.org.

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 1

POSSUM QUEEN CONTEST: The 29th annual Possum Queen Contest will be held Jan. 1, noon, at the Litchfield Inn, 432 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Join a merry group of revelers who donate money (known as bribes) to raise funds for local families who need help with medical expenses. A mock beauty pageant, costumes, skits, performance by the Mattatuck Drum Corp; live and silent auctions, and food and libations offered by The Tavern Off the Green. The Possum Queen Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands for charity since it started on the Green in Litchfield.