CALENDAR

Saturday, Feb. 16

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.

CORNWALL WORKS: “How Cornwall Works” will be presented by the Cornwall Library at Cornwall Town Hall, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. During this forum, officers and staff of the Town of Cornwall will talk about their roles in making Cornwall an attractive place to live. Moderator Priscilla Pavel will introduce short presentations designed to explain the What, Why, How and Outlook for each speaker’s role. The program is free.

CHURCH SALE: St. John’s Blizzard Sale, with clothing, accessories, household items, folding chairs, will be held Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cottage on the St. John’s grounds, 78 Green Hill Road, Washington. Cash only. For more information call 860-868-2527

BOOK TALK, SIGNING: “His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer,” a book talk and signing by New Hartford native Anne K. Howard, will be held Feb. 16, 1 p.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford. Howard examines the murders of seven women in Connecticut and their killer, William Howell. To register call 860-379-7235.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER: A Midwinter’s Night in the Village: A Friends of the David M. Hunt Library Benefit, will be held Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the library, 63 Main St., Falls Village. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. For information call 860-824-7424

ARCTIC BLAST FESTIVAL: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, presents a full day devoted to the Arctic from a team of experts. Photographers, travelers, researchers and documentarians will present during the day. Bring a lunch; beverages and snacks provided. Cost is $30 for the day or $10 per program, in advance. Call 860-567-0857 or register online at www.whitememorialcc.org.

STEM SATURDAY: STEM Saturday: Fun with Magnets, will be held Feb. 16, 1 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For details, go to scovillelibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: “The Lakeville Crucifix” by local historian and author Geoffrey Brown, presented by the Salisbury Association Historical Society (SAHS) and the Scoville Memorial Library. Details at scovillelibrary.org

Sunday, Feb. 17

OUTING CLUB: On Sunday, February 17, The Outing Club will visit the New Britain Museum of American Art, followed by a walk in Walnut Hill Park, then stop in Collinsville for pizza. Admission to the museum is $12 for seniors over 62; bring money for pizza. Meet at Litchfield Town Hall at 1:00 p.m. and car pool. Call Anna 860-309-7545 or Doyle 860-921-8323 to attend.

LLAMA WALK: Take a Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. $20 per person. Meet in the Museum parking lot. Call Debbie at 860-248-0355 to preregister or to schedule a private llama walk.

MUSICAL RECITAL: Recital for Cello and Piano,“Minstrel’s Delight” Feb. 17, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1 Main St. Kent. $15 per person; tickets available at http://bit.ly/mdelight and at the door.

Monday, Feb. 18

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

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. CAMERA CLUB: The Housatonic Camera Club presents a tour, discussion and critique of its 2019 Noble Horizon annual photography show, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. at Noble Horizons, Cobble Road, Salisbury, in the Wagner building. Free and open to the public.

LUNCH & LEARN: Lunch & Learn about AARP’s Living Longer, Living Smarter program, Feb. 19, 12 p.m., free. Bring lunch, beverage and dessert provided. Registration required by contacting the Morris Senior Center at 860-567-7437.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

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.

QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care meets the first and third Wednesday of the montha t the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. New members are welcome. Quilts That Care group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. Non-quilters can also join. For information, call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-782-1043 or email quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

BOOK CLUB: A Fiction Book Club meets Feb. 20, 7 p.m. at the Morris Public Library, dicussing “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult. To register call 860-5677440 or go to https://morrispubliclibrary.net

WELLNESS, BLOOD PRESSURE: Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association is now offering a wellness/blood pressure clinic at the Kent Senior Center, 16 Swift Lane, Kent, third Wednesday of the month, 1-2 p.m. The clinic is drop-in, and open to all ages, and is free for the community. SVNA has additional wellness clinics throughout the NW corner, to find one near you visit www.salisburyvna.org or call 860-435-0816.

Thursday, Feb. 21

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.

Friday, Feb. 22

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, Feb. 23

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.

Monday, Feb. 25

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

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.

Thursday, Feb. 28

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.

Friday, March 1

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, March 2

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, March 3

Monday, March 4

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.

Tuesday, March 5

Wednesday, March 6

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.