CALENDAR

Today 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.

HEALTHCARE IN CONNECTICUT: The Washington Democratic Town Committee presents: Healthcarein CT: Where We are, Where we may go, 6 p.m., Aug. 8, free. Eva Bermudez Zimmerman will speak about current CT Healthcare, where we go from here and Medicare For All. This Event is open to the public.

LEARN TO FISH: CT DEEP’S CARE “Learn to Fish” program, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 8, free, for ages 8 and up and their families, at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion. Call 860-567-7437 to register.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Storytime for preschoolers, for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., July 11-Aug. 22, Oliver Wolcott Library Litchfield. Drop-in. No registration necessary

TEEN PIZZA & PAGES: Teen book club, for grades 7-10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., July 11-Aug. 22, Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Pizza provided each week; discussions, reading and projects related to the book of the week. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required unless otherwise noted and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB: The Beekley Library and Northwest Region 7 present the Nutmeg Book Club for Middle Schoolers, 6 p.m, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

HIGH SCHOOL BOOK CLUB: The Nutmeg Book Club for High Schoolers meets at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, Thursdays at 7 p.m, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22.

BOOKS ON THE BEACH: Oliver Wolcott Library’s Books on the Beach group meets 12-2 p.m., July 11-Aug. 21, at Sandy Beach, Morris, under the bright blue umbrella with the OWL logo. Pick up a book or DVD, or stop by for a chat. Details, call 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org.

HEALTH TALK: To Your Good Health: Prescription Medication Safety with Concurrent Use of Medical Marijuana, presented by Steve Lee, Pharmacist in Charge, Community Health Rx, Inc., Torrington Library, 6 p.m., Aug. 8. Register at www.torringtonlibrary.org or call the library at 860-489-6684. Friday, Aug. 9

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. ART AND SOUL: Art and Soul Series with Miss Nicole, 10:30 a.m. at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, on Fridays, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

BUTCH CASSIDY AND: honor of the Torrington High School Class of 1969, the Warner Theatre invites you to watch the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid on the big screen, 8 p.m., Aug. 9. Tickets $5.

BOOK SALE, TEACHER NIGHT: Teacher Appreciation Night, Aug. 9, 4-6 p.m.,book sale, Aug. 10 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Torrington Library. Details at www.torringtonlibrary.org or call the library at 860-489-6684. Saturday, Aug. 10 TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturdays and Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The market will be held every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Vendors have vegetables, fruits, pastry, bread, cheese, honey, plants, soap, teas and coffees and a food truck will be there. The market is held rain or shine. Also, this year periodically though out the season someone from the Connecticut Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer any questions.

TAG,, BAKE SALE: The Roxbury Congregational Church 16th annual tag/bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m,. Aug. 10. Lunch availble; on the lawn, inside if it rains. Spaces may still be available; call 860-355-1978. The church is located at 24 Church Street (Rt. 317), Roxbury. Bake sale donations also welcome.

FAIRY GARDEN: Put a Fairy, Gnome, Train or any kind of garden that appeals to you, into the Enchanted Garden Challenge, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Aug. 10, Laurence Field in Canaan. Three prizes will be awarded entrance fee, $10 per person. To register call Fran Chapell at the Canaan Child Care Center at 860 824-0597 Sunday, Aug. 11 MUSHROOM PROGRAM: Sharon Audubon Center presents program on the world of mushrooms, Aug. 11, at the center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, Aug. 11.Registration and etails at sharon.audubon.org/events. Monday, Aug. 12 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. MOVIE MONDAYS: Beekley’s Movie Monday Matinee Series, 1 p.m., at the Beekley Library, New Hartford. July 1, Dumbo; July 8, Nancy Drew; July 15, The Little Mermaid; Aug. 5, Ugly Dolls; Aug. 12, ,The Queen of Katwe; Aug. 19, The Witches. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235. Tuesday, Aug. 13 ALANON MEETING: An Alanon meeting is held weekly on Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Partial Hospital Building, 540 Litchfield Street. For information, visit https://www.ctalanon.org/meetings BOUNCING BABIES: Bouncing babies, for birth-24 months, 10:30 a.m., July 2-Aug. 13, Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Drop-in. No registration necessary. WINSTED FARM STAND: The Winsted Senior Center has received a Farm to Senior Center Table grant from Fit Together, and will hold a farm stand on Tuesdays in July and August. Residents are asked to bring their own bag. Free, while supplies last; registration is requested.

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturdays and Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The market will be held every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Vendors will be selling vegetables, fruits, pastry, bread, cheese, honey, plants, soap, teas and coffees and a food truck will be there. The market is held rain or shine. Also, this year periodically though out the season someone from the Connecticut Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer any questions. FUN WITH LETTERS: Family fun with letters, for ages 4-7, with Dr. Caroline Ugurlu, 1 p.m., July 9-Aug. 13, Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Drop-in. No registration necessary, Wednesday, Aug. 14 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.

YOGA ON THE GREEN: Yoga on the Green’s free yoga series, 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays in July and August, for all ages and levels, on the western end of the Litchfield Green. Bring your own mat. Donations welcome for St. Michael’s Food Pantry. For more information, contact Gina White, geeniewhite@gmail.com or 860-992-2799. LITCHFIELD CONCERTS: Litchfield Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series, free, on the green. Bring chairs or a blanket. No dogs except service dogs. Aug. 14, Potter’s Field; Aug. 21, The Wool Hats. No alcohol, no cars on the green, no dogs except service dogs, no open flames. Stay out of the trees and off lampposts. For more information call 860-567-7569. Thursday, Aug. 15 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.

CHANT WORKSHOP: A chant workshop, “Assumption Evensong Chant Workshop” will be offered held at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield, 1-6:30 p.m., Aug. 15. Dr. Marguerite Mullée will present. The cost for the program is $60 and includes dinner. Following the workshop at 6 pm the participants will present an Evensong for the Feast of the Assumption. For more information contact Wisdom House at 860-567-3163 or email programs@wisdomhouse.org.