CALENDAR

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 860-379-3369.

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 860-5677569.

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

YOGA: Yoga in the Garden, 8 a.m., White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Bring a mat and water (and sunscreen/bug repellant if desired). Each class is $10. For information call 860309-9489.

Thursday, Aug. 22

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. FELTING NIGHTS: Rachel Gerowe of Redbarn Originals leads summer needle felting nights at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, at 7 p.m., July 18, Aug. 22. Participants can attend for $10 and either bring their own project or purchase a kit for an additional fee. To learn more or register for the programs call 203-263-3711 Ext. 10.

AUTHOR TALK: The Crate: A Story of War, a Murder, and Justice by Debbie Levinson, discussion and signing, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22, registration required. www.torringtonlibrary.org or call the library at 860-489-6684.

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.

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, 5:306:30 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.

FELTING NIGHTS: Rachel Gerowe of Redbarn Originals leads summer needle felting nights at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, at 7 p.m., Aug. 22. Participants can attend for $10 and either bring their own project or purchase a kit for an additional fee. To learn more or register for the programs call 203-263-3711 Ext. 10. DOCUMENTARY: The Gunn Memorial Library will feature a screening of the documentary film Griefwalker, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. To register, gunnprograms@biblio.org or 860-868-7586 MEDITATION: Mindful Meditation, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Details, call 860-485-9113

NATURE’S NURSERY: Nature’s Nursery Series, 4 p.m., for ages 3-6, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, A.B. Ceder room. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited and fills up quickly. Subject to availability. Members: $8/child per session, Non-Members: $12/child per session; call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE: Celebrating Litchfield’s 300Th Anniversary: Colonial Lives: Through The Eyes Of Freedwoman Clo Pratt, A Live Theatrical Performance With Tammy Denease, 7 p.m., Aug. 22, free. 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 and clicking on Events/Adult Events or Events/Children & Teen Events.

Friday, Aug. 23

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. ASTRONOMY CLUB: The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club to feature Saturn at its August 23 star party with a talk called "Saturn - the real Lord of the rings,” 8 p.m. in the A. B. Ceder Room at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Stargazing follows, weather permitting. This year Saturn's rings, always a spectacular sight, are particularly visible.Children welcome with an adult. For more details, see the club calendar at lhastro.org or email the club at lhaacsec@gmail.com.

ART SALE, RECEPTION: Third Annual Labor Day Benefit Art Sale, Aug. 23-Sept. 1, opening reception, Aug 23, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds of sales support the Library's programs for children and adults all year long.

Saturday, Aug. 24

SUMMER FESTIVAL: Main Street Torrington summer festival, formerly Main Street Marketplace, will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, Torrington. Vendors, food, music, activities. Free admission. Rain date Aug. 26.

TECH TIME: Beekley Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board’s Tech Time, a give back program, meets from 10 a.m.-12 p.m, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24. If you are a teen eager to give back, join us in teaching others. For details go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235. 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.

PIG ROAST: Annual Pig Roast at Squire’s Tavern ,100 East River Rd, Barkhamsted, Aug. 24, 4-6 p.m. Tickets $25 per person, free under 12. Purchase at the tavern or Winsted Diner ,496 Main St., Winsted and at the door. Enjoy pulled pork with all your favorite sides and ice cream also made by the Winsted Diner for dessert. Lemonade or water or BYOB. For information call Noreen at 860-738-1152

BAKE SALE: The First Congregational Church of Torrington will hold a bake sale Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. featuring homemade pies, breads, cookies, and other baked goods. Hosted by the Four Corner Circle women’s group, the funds made supports Missions outreach and church needs. The church is located at 835 Riverside Avenue in Torrington. For information call 860-238-7141. OUTING CLUB: The Outing Club will meet at Doyle Finan's home on 77B Old South Road, Litchfield, for the annual pool party and potluck picnic, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Those who want may take a walk through a section of White Memorial as well. Call Doyle at 860567-8928 (home) or 860-921-8323 (cell) to let him know what dish you will be bringing to the potluck.

LITTLE POND: An Evening at Little Pond with Gerri Griswold, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Meet at the White’s Woods Road entrance to Little Pond. Rain or shine.

END OF SUMMER BASH: Saturday Special: End Of Summer Luau Bash featuring Kahana Hula, for ages 4-12, Aug. 24, 11 a.m., Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. 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 and clicking on Events/Adult Events or Events/Children & Teen Events.

FARMERS MARKET: Salisbury Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., every Saturday now through early fall. Produce, flowers and more, from Crooked Oak Farm, Howden Farm, Lone Silo, Frank n Nance’s health and beauty products, Tania’s Teatime herbal teas. LIVE BIRDS OF PREY: The Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road, Washington, welcomes staff from the Sharon Audubon Center for a program featuring live birds of prey, Aug. 24, 2-4 p.m., included in the price of admission to the Institute of American Indian Studies. Adults are $10, seniors are $8, and children are $6; IAIS members of the Institute are free. For more information, call 860-309-9215.