CALENDAR

Sunday, March 17

AUXILIARY BREAKFAST: Women’s Auxiliary of the Warren Volunteer Fire Company, pancake breakfast, March 17, 7:30-11 a.m. at the Warren Community Center, Sackett Hill Road. All you can eat: O.J., pancakes – plan or blueberry, sausage, coffee or tea. Tickets are: Adults $5.00 and children $2.00. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 860-868-2187.

CHURCH CONCERT: St. Michael’s Parish, South Street, Litchfield, presents a concert by Andrew Thomson, March 17, 4 p.m. $20 donation at the door, reception follows.

SUNDAY HIKE: St. Patty's Day Hike, March 17, 1 p.m. Meet at 2 School Street in Riverton.

LLAMA WALK: Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, March 17, 2 p.m. $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.

Monday, March 18

BOOK DISCUSSION: Evening Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, ‘Little Princess” by Connor Grennan, March 18, 7 p.m.

GOLDEN YEARS: Resources for the Golden Years, presented by Jennifer Labrie, Resource Coordinator for Healthy Aging, Hartford Healthcare/Charlotte Hungerford, March 18, 7 p.m. in the Bakerville Library Annex. Register by phone at 860-496-6240

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 19

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

BUTTERFLY JOURNEY: Members of the Pomperaug Valley Garden Club will present the PBS Nova film “The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies” at The Studio at Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, Woodbury, March 19, 7 p.m. $10 members, $15 guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

AFTER SCHOOL FUN: After School Adventures, for grades 1-3, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, 3:45 p.m. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call 860-5670857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

CAMERA CLUB: The Housatonic Camera Club presents ‘Street Photography,” March 19, 7 p.m. at Noble Horizons, Cobble Building, Salisbury. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, March 20

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.

HEALTH EDUCATION: Health Education Seminars at the Sullivan Senior Center continue March 20, 11:15 a.m. in the dining room. The topic is Healthy Beverage Choices, presented by Alison Terjek, STITCH Americorps member. If staying for lunch make a reservation with Flo by calling 860.482.4151.

DIGITAL LIBRARIES: Scoville’s Digital Libraries: How to access, use and enjoy, presented by Director Claudia Cayne, March 20, 2 p.m., Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Details at scovillelibrary.org.

AFTER SCHOOL FUN: After School Adventures, for grades 4-6, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, 3:45 p.m. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call 860-5670857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

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

EARTH FILM SERIES: At the Church of Christ Congregational, Goshen, see the film “Age of Consequences: as part of the Earth Film Series, March 20. Soup supper at 6:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m. The program is free. For more information callthe church office at 860-491-2793

BEGINNERS ORIGAMI: Foothills Adult & Continuing Education Enrichment Program presentsOrigami for the Beginner at Torrington High School, March 20, 6-8 p.m. Class fee $20, $8 materials fee. Register at edadvance.org or call 800300-4781.

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. 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.

Thursday, March 21

BOOK DISCUSSION: Learning to See: A Novel of Dorothea Lange with Author Elise Hooper, March 21, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

AFTERNOON DISCUSSION: Afternoon Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, March 21, 1:30 p.m. This month’s book is “The Paris Architect” by Charles Belefour.

CELEBRITY COOKING CLASSES: Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes will be held at Northwestern Regional High School, starting March 21, and continuing for 4 sessions, 6-8:30 p.m. John Ferrucci is a well-known area chef and restaurateur whose show “The Celebrity Chef” airs on Cable Access Channel 5, Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. $30 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class. Cost $99. Register at .800.300.4781 or go to www.edadvance.org

ARMY FIELD BAND: The United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC will peform March 21, 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, Main Street, Torrington Free; tickets required, limit of 6. To reserve, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org

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.

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Torrington Public Schools Theatre and Torrington Middle School Drama Club present “Bye, Bye Birdie:Young Performers Edition,” March 21-23, 7 p.m. Tickets $5 students, children, $10 adults, at the door. For more information, email vgelormino@torrington.org.

LUNCH AND LEARN: The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County’s next Lunch and Learn will be held March 21, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, in the Meeting Room.

Friday, March 22

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Torrington Public Schools Theatre and Torrington Middle School Drama Club present “Bye, Bye Birdie:Young Performers Edition,” March 21-23, 7 p.m. Tickets $5 students, children, $10 adults, at the door. For more information, email vgelormino@torrington.org.

POP UP PUB: The Pop Up Pub at the Hodge Memorial Library & Museum, 4 North Street, Roxbury, returns March 22, 6-9 p.m., with beer from Stony Creek Brewery, wine, and refreshments. Patrons can listen to music, enjoy appetizers provided or bring their own food, and bask in front of the cozy fire. Games and puzzles will be provided and the Friends of the Roxbury Library will open their bookshop.

IRISH MUSIC: The Gallant Sons of Erin will perform authentic Irish-American music of the American Civil war period at Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, March 22, 7 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

OUTREACH FOR VETERANS: Veterans Outreach at the Harwinton Library, March 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A veterans' advocate will be available to answer general questions regarding various programs and services for Veterans; referrals to specific agencies provided as needed. All veterans are welcome.

STAR PARTY: Star Party! astronomy program, organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society, March 22, 7 p.m. at the White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Weather permitting, there will be star-gazing after the program. Free. Donations accepted.

Saturday, March 23

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Torrington Public Schools Theatre and Torrington Middle School Drama Club present “Bye, Bye Birdie:Young Performers Edition,” March 21-23, 7 p.m. Tickets $5 students, children, $10 adults, at the door. For more information, email vgelormino@torrington.org.

SERVICE DOG PROGRAM:The Winsted Community Bookstore is pleased to announce that ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, will present “See What ECAD Service Dogs are Trained to Do and Meet a Puppy” March 23, 11 a.m. Appropriate for adults and children. RSVPs to winstedbooks@gmail.com are recommended.

Railroad Museum of New England’s Speaker Series continues this month with a presentation on the Central New England Railway by historian Joe Mato, at Thomaston Station, 242 East Main Street, Thomaston, March 23, 4 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public.