The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
CALENDAR
Tuesday, Sept. 10
DIGITAL WORKSHOP: RB Digital Workshop, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 10, free, Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Details, call 860-485-9113. Bring your device and passwords. 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 860-4891328 ext 129.
BIRD WALK: Monthly Bird Walk Series with Kristi Dranginis, 8 a.m., Sept. 10, free, donations welcome, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, rain or shine. Meet in front of the A. B. Ceder Room. Details go to whitememorialcc.org.
BOOK SIGNING: “Soldiers of a Foreign War,” discussion and signing with author Charles McNair, M.D., at the Morris Public Library, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 10. To register call 860-567-7440 or go to https:// morrispubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar-event-registration/
THE RED PLANET: Lecture on the Red Planet at Gunn Memorial Library, Wykeham Road, Washington, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 10, free, presented by Ray Reich, a Washington resident and former Gunnery physics and astronomy teacher, “Going to Mars? Not so fast.” To register email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860868-7586
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 BALLOT LOTTERY: A lottery to determine the order of the names on the ballot for the November 5, 2019, Municipal Election will be held at the Town Clerk’s office in the Litchfield Town Hall at 74 West Street at 10 a.m. Sept. 10.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
CELEBRATING WOMEN: Celebrating Litchfield’s 300Th Anniversary: Women Of 1776 – Theatrical Performance With Rita Parisi, 7 p.m., Sept. 11, free. Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., 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.
PROSTATE HEALTH: Free health talk, “Prostate Health & Treatment Options” by Urologist Dr. James Devanney of CHH Adult and Pediatric Urology in Torrington, 6 p.m., Sept. 11, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Conference Hall, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington. With refreshments, Q&A to follow. Registration is required. RSVP to 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Seating is limited. 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.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Picnic in the Park, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington. Tickets $10, available in the front office. Includes lunch and entertainment featuring “Mabel & Jerry” (a.m.) and The Tune Dusters (p.m.). Afternoon Treat sponsored by Atria Litchfield Hills
Thursday, Sept. 12
MEDITATION: Mindful Meditation, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Details, call 860-485-9113
THE GRAND CANYON: The White Hart Speaker Series: Thomas Blagden Jr., “The Grand Canyon: Unseen Beauty: Running the Colorado River,” 6 p.m., Sept. 12, free, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details, go to scoville.org.
SMART DRIVER COURSE: AARP Smart Driver Courses are held at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, Sept. 12 and Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For age 50 and older. The cost is $15, ($20 non-members of AARP) payable by check only made out to AARP. Bring your AARP card to show the instructor. Call 860-489-2211 to register.
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. GARDEN CLUB: Harwinton Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Sept. 12, Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingarten Road. Club members Susan Manzi and Holly Florio will discuss herbal food pairings, including soups. Members, bring dried flowers, etc. to make a unique potpourri. Guests welcome for $5. For further information call 860-485-1108.
HVRHS OPEN HOUSE: Housatonic Valley Regional High School open house, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12, Henry Burgess Auditorium, HVRHS, Falls Village. Parents will follow their child’s schedule, meet members of the faculty, staff, and administration, and receive an overview of each class’s content and expectations. COLLEGE FAIR: Litchfield High School college fair, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12 in the gym at Litchfield High School, Plumb Hill Road, Litchfield. Free; students and parents are welcome to attend.
Friday, Sept. 13
MUSICAL IMPROV: A Musical Improv program, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 13, Fellowship hall at First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Avenue, Torrington. Featuring 1st Church Crossroads Worship Band, Traveling Trout (folk), Michael and Company, (rock and standards), Wibo (soul and light rock, blues) and Patty Cerutto, (country, rock and gospel). Admission $5 per person, $10 families of 3 or more. Refreshments provided; proceeds benefit 1st Church Music Ministry. For more information, call the church at 860–482- 4705 or go to www.firstcong.com
ART STORYTIME: Little Artists Storytime, for Ages 3-5, 11 a.m., Sept. 13, free, Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. All materials will be provided. Registration required. 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. CURCUIT BUGS WORKSHOP: Circuit Bugs & Vibrobots Workshops, for grades 4 - 6, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Oct. 11, free, Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., 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 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events or Events/Children & Teen Events. BUTTERFLY PROGRAM: Sharon Audubon Center presents a program on butterflies, with an author talk by Dr. Douglas Tallamy, 7 p.m., Sept. 13, free, at the Litchfield Community Center. Details, go to sharon.audubon.org/events. PAINTING CLUB: Shades of Northwest Hills Decorative Painting Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 13, South End Firehouse, Antolini Road, New Hartford. Janet Roache, a certified decorative artist with the Society of Decorative Painting, presents the project Scarecrow Kisses and Pumpkin Wishes. For more information about the program call Mary at 860482-7416.
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. CRUISIN’ CAR SHOW: Brandywine Living at Litchfield 3rd Annual Cruisin’ Constitution Car Show during National Assisted Living Week, to benefit the local American Legion, 5-8 p.m., Sept. 13. With live music, raffles, giveaways, trophies, and food. Free, open to the public. Antique car registration $10, includes one meal and one raffle ticket. For more information or to RSVP call 860-5679500 or email tyurchick@brandycare.com to register a car.
BIRD MIGRATION TALK: Fran Zygmont, a local and longtime avid birder presents a program on bird migration, 6 p.m. Sept. 13, Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury at the Flanders’ Studio. $10 for members, $15 guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-2633711, ext. 12, for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 14
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. Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m., Oct. 13, 6 p.m., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m., Dec. 12, 4:15 p.m.
GROUP DRUMMING: Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, will host a group drumming event, 7 p.m, Sept. 14, $10 guests, $5 members. BYOB and snacks. Drum around a campfire on the Sugar House Lawn, or inside if it rains. Those interested may register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 12, for more information.
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.
SAVING SEEDS: Seed Saving Workshop, 11 a.m, Sept. 14, free, for ages 12 and up including adults. Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Details, call 860-485-9113. BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL: Sharon Audubon Center celebrates butterflies, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 14, at the center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon. For full event details and listings, visit sharon.audubon.org/events.
FALL FUNDRAISER: 2019 Fall Fundraiser at the Tapping Reeve Meadow, to benefit the Litchfield Historical Society, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 14. Tickets start at $75 in advance or at the door. Signature drink by Litchfield Distillery, live music, small plates, silent auction. For tickets, call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For more information about the fundraiser, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/2019-fall-fundraiser/ WIGWAM ESCAPE: Institute for American Indian Studies’ Wigwam Escape and Museum Field Trip with White Memorial Conservation Center, depart at 10 a.m. Sept. 14. $20 per person. Return at 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org
NEW POETRY READING: Sharon Charde presents “Unhinged”new poems at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 4 p.m., Sept. 14, free. “Unhinged,” a finalist in the Blue Light Press 2018 chapbook contest, is a study in sorrow and loss. Details at scoville.org.