CALENDAR

Friday, Aug. 16

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. 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 860-4826940 or send an email message to sstrand@snet.net. 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.

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.

NIGHT TIME BUGS: Michael McAloon a PhD candidate in Entomology will lead a program at Flanders to explore the world of night time insects, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. The program consists of a short talk followed by a walk to observe, identify and collect these fascinating nocturnal insects. All ages and families are welcome. Bring a headlamp or flashlight; meet at Flanders’ Studio located at the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Road in Woodbury. The cost is $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 12, for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 17

VOCAL SHOWCASE FINALS: Northwest CT VOcal Showcase will have its final contest Aug. 17, 76 p.m., at the Warner Theatre, Torrington, sponsored by Torrington Parks and Recreation. Admission will be charged for this event. Prizes and gift certificates will be presented to the top three finalists. For infomration go to warnertheatre.org or call 860-49-7180. ART EXHIBITION: An art show, Forms from Nature, featring the work of Sybil M. Perry and Serena Weld Branbery, Aug. 17-Sept. 14, opening reception, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 17, free. David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village, 860-824-7424, www.huntlibrary.org

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.

NORTHWEST VOCAL SHOWCASE: Northwest Vocal Showcase, sponsored by Torrington Parks and Recreation; semifinal and finals are July 20, 7 p.m., open to the public. Final competition, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Tickets at the Warner Theatre. For information, call 860-489-2274. Prizes and gift certificates will be presented to the top three finalists

RIVERTON GRANGE FAIR: The Riverton Grange far, 9 a.m.-2 p.m,. Aug. 17. Breakfast and lunch, a bake sale, a raffle a, andgriculture, photo and craft exhibits along with a Walk through Historic Riverton. The 2-hour tour begins from the Grange Hall at 11 a.m. with a slide show, followed by the walk. To sign up for the tour, email dave@daveroberts.org or call 858-7759241.

NADER TO SPEAK: Ralph Nader will present “25 Ways the Canadian Healthcare System is Better Than Obamacare,” Aug 17, 11 a.m. Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main St. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com

LEMONADE STAND, BLOOD DRIVE: The children of Stephanie Baba will have a lemonade stand at the Barkhamsted Town Garage, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., along with a Red Cross blood drive. Baba Survived severe blood loss after the birth of her daughter, and is hosting drives to support the Red Cross. Donatinos will also support Bikers Against Animal Cruelty. MAKERSPACE: Norfolk Makerspace will be held Aug. 17, 2-4 p.m. lower level of Battell Chapel, 12 Village Green, Norfolk. Featured artist is Doreen Breen of Thomaston as well as many other artists. SUMMER BOOK SALE: Harwinton Public Library Summer Book Sale, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday at the library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Teachers will find children’s and young adult books for 50 cents. For more information, call the library @860485-9113.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS: Kitty Quarters will host a Clear the Shelters adoption day and fundraiser, Aug. 17, 12-3 p.m. at the shelter, 188 New Litchfield St., Torrington. Adoption applications taken from 12-3 p.m. Donations needed including extralarge litter liners, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, litter, cat/kitten food, Dawn dish washing liquid, HE laundry detergent, baby wipes, and monetary donations. Discount dog & cat bush-outs and nail trims by DuNu Mobile Grooming; reserve at NuDuGrooming.com For information call 860-482-2888

SUMMER EVENING: A Summer Evening at Montfort House, Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m., tickets $60 per person, on the terrace and grounds of Montfort House, Rte. 118, 83 Montfort Rd., (top of the hill), Litchfield, with wines, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and mini desserts. Arrive anytime between 6-8 p.m. Reservations required; call 860567-1041 or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net.

Sunday, Aug. 18

HUNGERFORD MUSEUM OPEN: The T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum, 50 Burlington Road in Harwinton, will be open Aug. 18. The public is welcome from 1-3 p.m. to come and enjoy the beauty of the building and its collections and exhibits. This year the museum is featuring a collection of Neuman Hungerford’s photographs and a nature display. Admission to the museum is free. Visit the museum’s Facebook page, T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum, for more information. MUSEUM OPEN: The T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum, 50 Burlington Road, Harwinton, will be open on Sundays, Aug 18, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. This year the museum is featuring a collection of Neuman Hungerford's photographs and a nature display. Admission is free. Please go to our Facebook page, T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum, for more information.

VESPER SERVICES: The summer series of Sunday evening Vesper Services and hymn sings, 7 p.m. Sundays though Sept. 1 at the Church in the Wildwood on Rte. 183 in North Colebrook. Each service will be led by a different Pastor from area churches.

Monday, Aug. 19

MOVIE MONDAYS: Beekley’s Movie Monday Matinee Series, 1 p.m., at the Beekley Library, New Hartford. Aug. 19, The Witches. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235. SUMMER CONCERT: The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston completes its 17th year of free summer concerts in the park with Chris Coogan Quintet, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. at Seth Thomas Park on South Main St., Thomaston. In the event of rain, this concert will be held in the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Thomaston.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

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.

ADDICTION ISSUES SERIES: The McCall Center for Behavioral Health presents “Addiction Issues for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Kin Raising Kin,” starting Aug. 20 and continuing on Tuesday evenings for 8 sessions. Participants will explore their needs, emotions and self- care as they raise a child whose parent(s) are struggling with addiction. Baby-sitting and a light supper are provided. To register or learn more about this program, call Jan Lyon at Brooker Memorial at 860-489-1328 ext 129.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

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.

BINGO NIGHT: Family Bingo Night at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

LITCHFIELD CONCERTS: Litchfield Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series, free, on the green. Bring chairs or a blanket. 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.

HOME STYLE MEAL: Have a relaxing home-style meal and social time at The Litchfield Community Center, Aug. 21, 5 p.m., Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m., free, hosted by Food Rescue US NW CT & Litchfield Community Center. Pre-registration is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

BOOK CLUB: Fiction Book Club at the Morris Public Library meets Aug. 21, 7 p.m. at the library. Bring your favorite novel to share and discuss with the group. Information: 860-567-7440 or morrispubliclibrary.net