CALENDAR

Saturday, Oct. 26

HAUNTED HAYRIDE: The Woodbury Lions Club’s 28th Annual Haunted Hayride and 3D Haunted Barn, starting from Mitchell School, Woodbury, Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26. Tickets $12 adults, $6 under age 10, for sale each night at 6:30-9 p.m. Refreshments are available for sale at the school.

DROWSY CHAPERONE: Goshen Players will stage “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Oct. 18-19, 25-26 and Nov. 1-2 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Performances will be held at the Old Goshen Town Hall, 2 North Street, at the Rotary Junction of Rts 4 and 63, Goshen. Tickets are $25, visit www.goshenplayers.org or call 860-4919988.

TAG SALE: Lourdes in Litchfield annual tag sale, 50 Montfort Road, Litchfield, 9 a.m-4:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27. Drop off donations at Pilgrim Hall Oct. 22-23, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. No upholstered furniture/mattresses. For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. Visit us on the internet at www.shrinect.org

FALL FESTIVAL: The annual Fall Festival & Craft Fair of the First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 26. More than 30 crafters and artisans, homemade pies, country store, candy, attic treasures, books and the highlight of the fair, a silent auction. Breakfast is available and lunch features a large menu.

TACK SALE: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, 43 Wilbur Road, Washington, will hold a two day tack sale, 10 a.m-3 p.m., Oct. 26-27. For details go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

NIGHTS AT THE BEEKLEY: Grammy nominiee Beth Nielsen Chapman opens the 13th season of Nights at the Beekley, Oct. 26, Beekley Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford. For tickets and information, call 860-379-7235, email nightsatthebeekley@gmail.com, or visit www.nightsatthebeekley.com

ART RECEPTION: Topia Rising: Works by Paper Buck, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 26, exhibit runs to Nov. 30, Cornwall Library, Pine Street, Cornwall. corwalllibrary.org THINGS THAT GO BUMP: Things that Go Bump in the Night!, 7 p.m., Oct. 26, with Ginny Apple as she reveals nocturnal wildlife and the creepy critter sounds some of them make. With hot chocolate and s’mores by the campfire. Free, at Matthies Grove Pavilion, Peoples State Forest, East River Road, Barkhamsted.

SPOOKY DOG WALK: Spooky Halloween Dog Walk with Gerri and Bradley, 2 p.m., Oct. 26, free, donations welcome. Meet at the A.B. Ceder Room. All leashed pets welcome. This hike will be about 3 miles on flat terrain but small dogs may find the footing along the Boardwalk a bit precarious. Pre-register by calling 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

JUNIOR CHEF: Junior Chef Spooky Halloween edition, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 26, for ages 6-12, at the Harwinton Library. Register at www.harwintonlibrary.org STORY TIME: Spiders and Brooms and Bats, oh my!, 11 a.m., Oct. 26, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Craft and stories, treats served. Details at scoville.org

WHARTON’S POEMS: Wharton: Poet A reading from “Selected Poems of Edith Wharton” compiled and edited by Irene Goldman-Price, 4 p.m., Oct. 26, at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scoville.org.

TRUNK OR TREAT: The Torrington Parks and Recreation Department has announced the annual Trunk or Treat event. 4-6 p.m., Oct. 26, parking lot behind the Torrington Armory near Fussenich Park. Co-sponsors for this event are the Torrington Lions Club, Torrington Municipal & Teachers Federal Credit Union, and Doyle’s Medical Supply.

GROUP ART SHOW: Group Art Exhibition, “Spirit Animals,” Oct. 26-Nov, 30, opening reception, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 26, free, public welcome. David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main St., Falls Village. 860-824-7424, www.huntlibrary.org

TORRINGTON MARKET : The Torrington Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 837 Charles Street, Torrington. Vendors offer a variety of produce as well as other goods for sale.

ROAD TO ROAD JAM: Two Roads Brewing Co. and the Warner Theatre present “The Road to Road Jam: A Battle of Jam Bands,” 7-11 p.m., Oct. 26, tickets $15, 21 or older only. Doors open at 6 p,m,; a variety of Two Roads beers will be available for purchase. Five area jam bands will compete for the first place prize. For tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

FARMERS MARKET: The Litchfield Farmers Market has begun and will be held on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Visit www.litchfieldhillsfarmfreshmarket.org for updates, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter. If you wish to donate some time to the Litchfield Farmers Market, apply as a vendor or artist, sign up online. For more information call Market Master, Kay Carroll at 860-567-3890.

Sunday, Oct. 27

TAG SALE: Lourdes in Litchfield annual tag sale, 50 Montfort Road, Litchfield, 9 a.m-4:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27. Drop off donations at Pilgrim Hall Oct. 22-23, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. No upholstered furniture/mattresses. For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. Visit us on the internet at www.shrinect.org DROWSY CHAPERONE: Goshen Players will stage “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Oct. 18-19, 25-26 and Nov. 1-2 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Performances will be held at the Old Goshen Town Hall, 2 North Street, at the Rotary Junction of Rts 4 and 63, Goshen. Tickets are $25, visit www.goshenplayers.org or call 860-4919988.

AUDUBON KIDS’ DAY: Sharon Audubon hosts Audubon Kids day, 12-3 p.m., Oct. 27, $20 per carload at the gate. Carnival games, live animals, hay bale maze, hayrides, face painting, snacks. Come in costume. Details, call 860-3640520 or visit sharon.audubon.org/audubon-kids-day.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Morris B & R Trunk or Treat event, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 27, James Morris School parking lot, Route 109, Morris. Prizes for costumes. Information, email Morrissrctr@optonline.net. PECOR BENEFIT: Pasta Benefit Dinner for Matthew Pecor, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 27, Litchfield Community Center (421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, $15 adults, $5 children under 8. Raffles, door prizes. For questions/tickets/donations contact Melissa Pecor at 860-866-6538 or email PecorPastaBenefit@gmail.com Donations also welcome on GoFundMe "Matthew Pecor"

HARVEST FEST: Whigville Harvest Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Whigville Grange, 153 South Main St., Burlington. Burlington 5K run/walk starts at 10 a.m. at the grange. For more information, email jon@joncrane.com.

EARTH DEMONSTRATION: Earth Rejoice will gather on the Litchfield Green, 12-2 p.m. Bring a sign or a flag and enthusiasm and make a statement about climate change.

BENEFIT DINNER: Roast Beef/Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner at St. Joseph's Church, Winsted, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., to benefit St. Anthony School Tickets $20 adults, $10 for 10 and under, under 4 free. Reservations required; call 860-3793369 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 28

MEDICARE TALK: Medicare Questions and Answer Session at the New Hartford Senior Center, with insurance professional Daphne Roberson, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 28. To reserve a seat, call 860-379-3980.

HISTORY SERIES: Six-part History Series, Cornwall Library, “The Vote, America’s Most Fragile Right”, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 28, free. led by historian and educator Pete Vermilyea. For information and to register, call 860-672-6874, cornwalllibrary.org

FLU SHOTS: Flu Shot Clinics, 1:30 p.m., Oct, 7, Oct. 28, Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, sponsored by the Torrington Area Health District. Bring insurance card; uninsured. Inquire about cost when making your appointment, cash or check accepted. Appointments required. Call 860-489-2211

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS: Cooking Demo, Tasting & Nutrition Talk, 3 p.m., Sept. 23, in the dining room at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington. Future classes Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 16. Registered dietitian Elizabeth Caruthers leads the monthly demonstrations, tastings and nutrition talks. To register, call 860489-2211. Space is limited.

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Monday Scholars: The Agency – A History Of The CIA, 12-2 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 9-Dec. 16, no meeting Oct. 14 or Dec. 2. 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.

HALLOWEEN STORIES: Halloween Storytime, for Grades K - 3, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 28, free, Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. 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.

AUTHOR TALK: Scholar & Professor of English, Aimee Pozorski, PhD will lead a discussion on the New York Times runaway bestseller, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” 6 p.m., Oct. 29, free, Gunn Memorial Library, Wykeham Road, Washington. To register, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME: “Trickor-Treating at Story and Music Time,” Morris Public Library, 10 a.m., Oct. 29, free, ages 0-4. Costumes a must, bring your baskets for the goodies. Details and registration: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendarevent-registration/

VOTER REGISTRATION: The Hartland Registrar of Voters will be in their office, Oct. 29, 9 a.m-4 p.m. to accept voter registrations. Last day to register in person, online or to have your voter registration postmark by the post office.

WINCHESTER REGSTRARS: The Winchester Registrars will hold a final registration session, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 29. A final limited session will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 4, only for those seeking to vote in the election whose qualification as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since October 29, 2019, members armed forces and former members of the armed forces discharged within the calendar year. Both sessions at the registrars’ office, 2nd floor of Town Hall, Room 203. For information, call 860-379-2714 ext 354 or 355.

LITCHFIELD REGISTRARS: The Litchfield Registrars of Voters will have extended office hours for voter registration, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 29 for this year’s municipal election. Online registration must be received, and mail in registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 29. U.S. citizens with identification that shows that they live in Litchfield may register to vote in Litchfield.