CALENDAR

Monday, Dec. 2

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. PAINTING CREATIVELY: Instructor Souby Boski returns to the Litchfield Community Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 2, with “Painting Creatively From Photos” Workshop. Cost $135, suggested materials list provided upon registration. Medium: oils and acrylics accepted. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org NORTHWEST STARTUP: Northwest Startup event, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 2, Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC) Draper Conference Center in the lower level of the Learning Resource Center. Free and open to the public. Registration requested at Eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

ALANON MEETING: An Alanon meeting is held weekly on Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Partial Hospital Building, 540 Litchfield Street.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

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.

Thursday, Dec. 5

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. GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, Rte. 118, Litchfield has stocked up for the Advent and Christmas season, with rosaries, medals, unique jewelry and Christmas cards; a large selection of Fontanini creches and Willow Tree items. The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The shop will be open from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 23. For further information, call 860-567-0891 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. GIFT SHOW: Christmas at the Auxiliary Gift Show, 120 Willow Street, Winsted, through Dec. 14, 10 a.m-4 p.m., MondayFriday; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday. AUTHOR TALK: Carving Out A Living On The Land with author Emmet Van Driesche, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, free. Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ca;; 860-567-8030 or visit owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/ Adult Events or Events/Children & Teen Events.

LIGHT UP A LIFE: Friends of Hospice, Inc., Light Up A Life, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Brooker Memorial 157 Litchfield St., Torrington. Remember a loved one with a shiny star, $15 each, to be hung on a tree during the lighting ceremony. Hang stars on the Tree of Life as the names of loved ones are read aloud. A reception follows. Details, call 860-567-1223 or email Friendsofhospiceinc@gmail.com FORUM CONCERT: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield welcomes Yale music students, cellist Yun Han and pianist Yun Janice Lu, holiday concert, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 5, St. Michael’s Parish, 25 South St. Open to non-Forum members for $10 the door, includes a High Tea reception. Details, call 860-567-3966 or visit womensforumoflitchfield.org.

Part Meditation Workshop, Torrington Library, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Dec. 12. All programs are free, but registration is required. Please call the library at 860.489.6684 or visit us online at www.torringtonlibrary.org.

HELTER SKELTER: "Helter Skelter: Heresay or History?" 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 5, free, registration required. Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington. All programs are free, but registration is required. Please call the library at 860.489.6684 or visit us online at www.torringtonlibrary.org.

NATURE’S NURSERY: Nature’s Nursery, 4-5 p.m., Dec. 5, White Memorial Conservation Center, A.B. Ceder Rom, Litchfield. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Please call 860567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org to register. Space is limited! Members: $8/child per session, Non-Members: $12/child per session

Friday, Dec. 6

MAKE ORNAMENTS: Ornament Workshop, for grades K - 3, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 6, free, Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Registration is required; call 860-567-8030 or visit owlibrary.org HOLIDAY MUSIC: A concert of holiday favorites with professional singers Bob and Claudia Hughes, alongside pianist Mark Templeton, 1 p.m., Dec. 6, Litchfield Community Center. Open to the public, donations welcome. Coffee, tea and sweets provided. Pre-registration is appreciated; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org. WATERBURY CHORALE: The 80 member Waterbury Chorale, in its 53rd concert season will present two Christmas concerts in December: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, at Saint Anthony of Padua Church,19 South St.,Litchfield, and at 4 p.m., Dec. 8, at Saint Johns On-TheGreen at 16 Church Street, Waterbury. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reserve at Waterburychorale.org, from chorale members, or by calling 860-945-6890.

HOLIDAY AT THE LIBRARY: Holiday community event, fundraiser, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 6, Bakerville Library, 6 Maple Hollow Road, New Hartford. Bonfire, carol sing, and tree lighting behind the library; Mrs. Claus, a craft for kids, Frankie’s Balloon Inspirations, refreshments, and a fundraising silent auction.

MESSIAH SING-IN: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1 Main St., Kent, annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-In, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, $20 at the door, $15 in advance. http://bit.ly/messiah19, students free

Saturday, Dec. 7

CRAFTS MARKET: Native American Holiday Arts and Crafts Market, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Saturdays, 10 a.m..-5 p.m., Sundays, 12-5 p.m., free admission, Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road, Washington.

GIFT SHOW: Christmas at the Auxiliary Gift Show, 120 Willow Street, Winsted, through Dec. 14, 10 a.m-4 p.m., MondayFriday; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday. OPEN HOUSE: Open House and Craft Sale, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 7, Handmade items, books and baked goodies are available for purchase, raffles. CHRISTMAS FAIR: 99th Annual Christmas Fair, First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main St., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7. Admission is free.

JINGLE & MINGLE: Jingle & Mingle, a fundraiser for Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Litchfield Community Center. Tickets at jingleandmingle2019.eventbrite.com

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: H.O.R.S.E. Christmas Open House, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, snow date Dec. 8. Tack sale, tours, silent auction, bake sale, jewelry, gifts. 43 Wilbur Road, Washington (on Route 202). Learn about adoption and sponsorship opportunities, volunteering. www.horseofct.org or call 860-8681960.

PEARL HARBOR DAY: Pearl Harbor Day observance, 12:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Coe Memorial Park, Torrington, rain or shine, hosted by the Torrington Veterans Memorial Committee and its member groups. Public welcome. Bring your torn, faded, damaged American flags to be retired. Questions, particpation, call the Veteran Service Office at 860 489-2531 by 3 p.m. Dec. 2.

WINSTED CHRISTMAS: Holiday kickoff in Winsted, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 7. Christmas Bazaars, tours, food, tree lighting at East End Park. Donations of food, monetary, to Friends of Main Street, 398 Main St. St. Anthony School bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; First Church of Winsted Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., holiday open house, Whiting Mills, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Open Mill Day, American Mural Project, 12:153:15 p.m., hayrides, 1-3 p.m., pickup at Health Food Corner, Elm Street, Pictures with Santa, 1-4 p.m., 70 Rowley St., Tree lighting, 4 p.m. Still River art gallery, F&G Richards Jewelers open house, 4-7 p.m. CHRISTMAS COOKIE FAIR: Cookie fair, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., St. Thomas of Villanova Church of the St Louis de Montfort Parish, Route 63 North, Goshen. Thousands of homemade cookies, confections to choose. Chance table, beverages, snacks. For more information call 860-491-2756

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: Van Vleck House at Flanders annual“Artisan Marketplace” Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Flanders Nature Center, corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads, Woodbury. Wares from artisans in the area include handcrafts, chocolates, fiber art, ornaments, framed prints, baskets, soaps, children’s gifts, jewelry, pottery, quilts, wreaths and greens.

TWELVE MOONS: Twelve Moons Coffee House welcomes Marc Delgado, a traveling solo performer, at Twelve Moons Coffee House, 7 p.m., Dec. 7. FLASH ART SHOW, SALE: 9th annual 12X12 Flash Art Exhibition & Benefit Sale, 4-6 p.m,. Dec. 7, David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. Reception with refreshments; wheelchair accessible. Details, 860-824-7424, huntlibrary.org

CEREMONY OF CAROLS: A Ceremony of Carols annual concert, presented by the Congregational Church of Salisbury and Church of Christ Congregational Norfolk UCC. 4 p.m., Dec. 7, at UCC Norfolk; 3 p.m., Dec. 8, Congregational Church of Salisbury. Free, donations encouraged.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Barkhamsted Womens’ Club Breakfast with Santa, 8-10:30 a.m., Dec. 7, Barkhamsted Elementary School, 65 Ripley Hill Road, Barkhamsted. Tickets $6 adults, $3 ages 3-12, free 2 and under.

ANGELS CRAFT SHOW: “Calling All Angels” Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Food pantry donations requested. Handmade gift items, ornaments, jewelry, knitted items, greeting cards, lunch will be available. Santa will visit. COUNTRY DANCE: Traditional New England Country Dancing, 7 p.m., Dec. 7, $ donation. Square, circle and contra dances taught and called by Connecticut-grown Jim Gregory, live music by Betsy's Band. Details, contact Debra@Motherhouse.us or 860-672-0229. All ages welcome, no partner necessary. 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.