CALENDAR

Thursday, Jan. 17

FARM BUREAU MEETING: The Litchfield County Farm Bureau and the Litchfield County Dairy Committee will hold its annual Winter Dinner Meeting, Jan. 24, at the UConn Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington. A reception and silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required and the cost is $25. Call or text 203-5989701 or email lcfb@sbcglobal.net. Reservations due by Jan. 17.

SQUADRON MEETING: The Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force meets Thursdays, 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.

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: Afternoon Book Discussion group at the Harwinton Library meets Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m. to discuss “Emma” by Jane Austen. Books available to borrow. Drop in.

BOOK TALK, SIGNING: A discussion and signing with Morris author David Fisher, “Food Zoo” and “The Story Less Traveled”, will be held Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. the Morris Public Library. Snow date Jan. 24. Registration is required for this free event; call 860-567-7440

Friday, Jan. 18

STEM STUDIO: STEM Studio, for grades 4-6, will be held Jan. 18, 3:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Make slime, construct a marble maze. 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.

FRIDAY FEAST AND DANCE: The next Friday Feast And Dancing Feet will be held Jan. 18, noon-2 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. With music by Michael Ciulla. $7 per person. Pre-registration is required; visit www.thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302.

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, Jan. 19

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: The Connecticut Civil War Round Table will hold its January meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Torrington Library Community Room, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington. Guest speaker is Hamish Lutris, presenting “Animal Mascots In The War” at noon. A social hour will follow together with refreshments and a book raffle. Donations are accepted from nonmembers. Those who wish to become members may contact treasurer Pat O’Donnell either before or after the meeting. For information go to www.ctcwrt.org, or call president MaryLou Pavlik at 860-489-1618. WINTER CARNIVAL: A Winter Carnival will be held Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Peter/St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St. Torrington. Snow date is Jan. 26. Games and crafts, food, prizes, parade of snowmen raffle and fun. Free admission, pay to play and eat.

NORTHLIGHT ART CENTER SHOW: The Sharon Historical Society & Museum’s next exhibit in Gallery SHS is the ninth annual Northlight Art Center Student Show, through March 8, with an opening reception Jan. 19, 5-7 p.m. The show features a wide variety of art by students of all ages, including drawings, pastels, watercolors, acrylic and oil paintings, representing a wide range of subject matter. Most of the artworks will be available for purchase. For information about the Sharon Historical Society & Museum, visit www.sharonhist.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.

QUIRKY CLOTHING: Crafting Quirky Clothing, for ages 12 and up, will be held at the Harwinton Library, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. Learn how to use vinyl to cut our shapes and patterns that can be ironed onto clothing, for an inexpensive way to up-cycle shirts and sweaters into something new. Participants must bring a shirt or sweater to work with. Registration required; call 860-485-9113. Snow date is Jan. 30.

WINTER WATERCOLOR CLASS: Winter Wonderland in Watercolor with Betsy Rogers-Knox will be held Jan. 19, 1:30 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Spend an afternoon painting a simple New England winter scene in watercolor. All levels welcome, all materials included. For ages 15 and up. $35 members, $60 guests. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

THE FOUR FREEDOMS: “Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms”, presented by Stephanie Plunkett, Deputy Director/Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum, will be held Jan. 19, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

LLAMA WALK: Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm, Jan. 19, 2 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. $20 per person. Meet in the Museum parking lot. Call Debbie from Country Quilt Llama Farm at 860-248-0355 to pre-register or to schedule a private llama walk.

Sunday, Jan. 20

DRUMMING CIRCLE: Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, will host a drumming circle led by Stephanie Boisits, a licensed Creative Arts Therapist who specializes in group therapy in adult inpatient psychiatry. All are welcome. Some drums will be available for use; try to bring your own instrument. The program will be held Jan. 20, 4 p.m. at Flanders Studio, corner of Flanders and Church Hill roads in Woodbury. $5 members, $10 guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

WARREN BREAKFAST: The Women’s Auxiliary of the Warren Volunteer Fire Company Inc., will hold a Pancake Breakfast at the Warren Community Center, Sackett Hill Road, Jan. 20, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. All you can eat: orange juice, pancakes – plain or blueberry, sausage, coffee or tea. Adults $5, $2 children, free under 3. For more information, call 860-868-2187.

BOOK SIGNING, CONCERT: Angelo Paul Ramunni of Canaan, author of the recently-published “Accordion Stories From The Heart”, will present a book signing and mini-concert at Rowley Grill & Tap at 19 Rowley St. in Winsted, Jan. 20, 2-3 p.m. Admission is free. No reservations are necessary but seating is limited. www.rowleygrill.com, 860-2384999.

Monday, Jan. 21

DRUMMING FOR PEACE: Drumming For Peace is continuing its participation in the Drums Around the World, drumming for an hour each month at sunset on the evening of the full moon, at Church of Christ Congregational, Routes 4/63, Goshen. Bring your own drums or use the drums/ rhythm instruments provided. No experience is needed. For further information, call Susan Strand at 860-482-6940 or send an email message to sstrand@snet.net. Jan. 21, 4:45 p.m.; Feb. 19, 5:15 p.m.; March 20, 6:45 p.m.; April 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 18, 8 p.m., June 17, 8:15 p.m., July 16, 8:15 p.m., Aug. 15, 7:45 p.m., Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m., Oct. 13, 6 p.m., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m., Dec. 12, 4:15 p.m. 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. EXPRESSIVE ARTS: An Expressive Arts Workshop for adults with Judith Bird will be held Jan. 21, 10 a.m. at the Harwinton Library. Create a personal art piece; no experience needed. Register by calling 860-485-9113. Snow date is Jan. 26.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

BOOK CLUB: Fiction Book Club meets Jan. 22, 7 p.m. at the Morris Public Library, discussing “Songs of Willow Frost” by Jamie Ford. To register and reserve a copy of the book, call 860-567-7440. ALPHA COURSE: The Alpha Course is being offered at Praise Christian Fellowship, Barkhamsted from Jan. 22-April 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. For more information: 860-738-9039 or praisect.org Preregistration is required. Each informal session includes a free meal (donations appreciated).

Wednesday, Jan. 23

NAVIGATING TAXES: Navigating state, federal and local taxes, a free SCORE workshop for the home-based entrepreneur and presented by Donna GrocciaLubik, an agent and certified QuickBooks Pro advisor, will be held at the Harwinton Library, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Snow date Jan. 30. Free, register by calling the library at 860-485-9113.

TEEN WEDNESDAY: Teen Wednesdays: Makerspace Wednesdays, will be held Jan. 23, 2:15 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. In January, create duct tape and washi tape crafts; in February, make string art. All materials provided. 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: 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on January 23, 12:30- 5:30 p.m. at Praise Christian Fellowship, 52 New Hartford Road, Barkhamsted. To register to donate, call 1-800-REDCROSS or register online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins also welcome. $5 gift card to Dunkin’ Donuts will be emailed to the donors after the drive.