CALENDAR

Saturday, March 9

‘ANNIE’ AT GILBERT: The Gilbert School Drama Department is presenting "Annie" for four performances only: Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Limited seating is available; for tickets and information, go to https://www.gilbertschool.org/

BEEKLEY CONCERT: Ranky Tanky returns to Nights At the Beekley,Saturdat at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, contact the Beekley Library for information on tickets at 860-379-7235, email nightsatthebeekley@gmail.com, or visit www.nightsatthebeekley.com

SUPERHERO STORIES: Superhero Storytime, for ages 3-7, March, 9, 11-11:30 a.m., Oliver Wolcott Library, 16 South St., Litcchfield. Hear a story, sing songs, play games, and create a special superhero craft to take home. 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.

SEED LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE: Seed Library Open House, Harwinton Grows, March 9, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Library. Stop in to get your seeds for the 2019 growing season.

SEED WORKSHOP: Seed Starting Workshop follows the open house at the Harwinton Library, March 9, 11 a.m. Registraton required; call 860-485-9113. Children 12 and over welcome. Two Master Gardeners will lead the session and participants will start some seeds as part of the program. Bring an empty cardboard egg carton. All other materials provided.

AUTHOR TALK: The Salisbury Association Land Trust presents author Mark Mikolas: “A Beginner's Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast,” 4 p.m, March 9, free, at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at 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.

STEAM VENT: Steam Vent Coffee House kicks off its 2019 Spring Season on Saturday, March 9 at First Church of Winsted, 95 N. Main Street in Winsted. Performances begin at 6 p.m. with open mic, followed by Jim Paradis, Jim Moore, Bill Benson, Dave Kenna, Breathless Charm, Roger & Lenny and Tom Sheely. Dinner from 6-8 p.m., with Italian Night. Admission is free; dinner for a fee. For information or to sign up for open mic, email info@firstchurchofwinsted.org

ART SHOW: Kathy Wismar: Spring Thaw, featuring Paintings and Pottery, March 9-April 13, opening reception March 9, 4-6 p.m., free; salon talk, March 16 3 p.m., free. David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village, 860-824-7424, www.huntlibrary.org

DAY OF RECOLLECTION: A Lenten Day of Recollection will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, Montfort House, 83 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Learn to approach Lent through the art of contemplation with Fr. Donald LaSalle and Lisa Hudkins, Spiritual Director. Cost $35, with lunch. For reservations, call 860-567-1041 by March 6 or email: lourdesshrine@gmail.com.

TORRINGTON SYMPHONY: The Torrington Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maurice Steinberg, conductor, will present “All That Jazz ll “featuring Grammy nominated vocalist, pianist and songwriter, Nicole Zuraitis, March 9, 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 70 Litchfield Street, Torrington. General admission is $22 with a cash bar and snacks available for purchase. Reservations are encouraged; call 860-214-3347. Tickets limited at the door.

WILDLIFE TRACKING: Winter Wildlife Tracking with Andy Dobos: The Forest Wolf, March 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. $10 members, $20 guests, children should be with an adult. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

NATURE TRIVIA NIGHT: 3rd Annual Nature Trivia Night, March 9, 7 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, A.B. Ceder Room, Litchfield. Teams of up to 6 in costume forming, or join one when you arrive. Cost $10 members, $25 guests includes a chili supper with dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required; visit www.whitememorialcc.org or call 860567-0857.

IRISH DINNER: An Irish Dinner at St. Peter/St. Francis School. 360 Prospect St., Torrington, March 9, 4-7:30 p.m. Enjoy corned beef with boiled cabbage, red bliss potatoes, sweet carrots and Irish soda bread or lamb stew with baked bread. Home baked desserts and beverages. Adults $13, children $9, free under age 5, in advance or at the door. To purchase tickets, call SP/SF School at 860-489-4177.

Sunday, March 10

‘ANNIE’ AT GILBERT: The Gilbert School Drama Department is presenting "Annie" for four performances only:Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Limited seating is available; for tickets and information, go to https://www.gilbertschool.org/

WHIGVILLE GRANGE KICKOFF: The Whigville Preservation Group will kick off of a three-month fundraising campaign to replace the broken well at the historic Whigville Grange #48, March 10, 1 p.m. at the grange hall, 153 South Main St., Burlington. A check presentation will be held. To learn more, watch a video about the grange fundraising campaign at https://vimeo.com/316864267.

BOOK CLUB: Scoville Memorial Library Book Club: “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng led by Claudia Cayne, March 10, 2 p.m. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

HEALTH SERIES: Your Health Series: Practical wisdom for a long, healthy and Happy Life from Ancient Yogic and Ayurvedic practices, 4 p.m., March 10, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

SUNDAY SALON: Sunday Salon: How to Grow Anything – Food Gardening for Everyone, continues Sundays, March 10, 17, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is required; call 860-5678030 or go to owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: An Italian Genealogy Workshop will be held March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Hall. 109 East Main St., Torrington, presented by Alessandro Bovino, president & CEO, Bella Italia Genealogy.Refreshments will be available. RSVP by March 11 to torringtonhistorical@snet.net or rbarredo01@snet.net

ACCORDION STORIES: Angelo Paul Ramunni of Canaan, of his recentlypublished book “Accordion Stories From The Heart”, will present a book signing and mini-concert hosted by Rowley Grill & Tap at 19 Rowley Street in Winsted, March 10, 2-3 p.m. Admission is free to the event. No reservations are necessary but seating is limited. Rowley Grill & Tap is located at 19 Rowley Street in Winsted, www.rowleygrill.com, 860-238-4999.

Monday, March 11 POPCORN AND A MOVIE: Free Popcorn & Movie at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, 1:30 p.m. March 11, “A Star is Born”; March 25, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

MOVEMENT CLASS: Movement to the Classics with Tamari Witkin begins March 14 and continues weekly at the Sullivan senior Center, Torrington, in the Shuffleboard Room at 9:30 a..m. Cost is $7 per class for members, $11 for guests. Registration due March 12. Walk-ins welcome. Call the front office at 860489-2211

WRITER’S WORKSHOP: A Writer’s Workshop with author Rebecca Behrens, for grades 4-8, March 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. 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.

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Monday Scholars: How Winston Churchill Changed the World, continues on MOndays through April 1, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

CHALK PAINTING: Furniture Chalk Painting Demonstration, March 11, 6 p.m. at the Harwinton Library. Traci Selinske of The Post Pear in Cheshire will teach you to use: chalk paint, light and dark waxes, dust of ages for one of a kind look. To register call 860-485-9113.

LEPRECHAUN PARTY: The week of March 11-16, stop by the Harwinton Library to find the Library Leprechaun, O’Bookery. Winners receive a prize. For ages 3-12. A leprechaun party with a special craft will be held March. 16. To register call 860-485-9113.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: An Italian Genealogy Workshop will be held March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Hall. 109 East Main St., Torrington, presented by Alessandro Bovino, president & CEO, Bella Italia Genealogy. Refreshments will be available. RSVP by March 11 to torringtonhistorical@snet.net or rbarredo01@snet.net

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.

OWTS OPEN HOUSE: Oliver Wolcott Technical High School will hold an open house for prospective students and their families on Monday, March 11, 6- 8 p.m. at 75 Oliver Street, Torrington. The open house event will provide prospective students with information about academics and the 12 trade areas offered by the technical school. For more information about the open house call OWTS at 860-496-5300 and ask for the main office. Visit wolcott.cttech.org to download an application.

Tuesday, March 12

ALANON MEETING: An Alanon meeting is held weekly on Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, in a small room off the main cafeteria. For information, visit https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings

WOMEN AND AFRICA: Extreme Poverty, Women & Africa: A Talk about Uganda with Karen Pease Marino, March 12, 7 p.m .at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.