CALENDAR

Thursday, May 21

SUPPORT GROUP: The Depression Bipolar Support Group Of NW Connecticut, which meets every Thursday except holidays, 6-7 p.m., has changed its meeting room at Charlotte Hungerford in Torrington. The meetings are now in the ear nose and throat practice waiting room on the first floor all the way at the end of the hall on the right. The meetings are open to all those with depression and bipolar illnesses and family members and friends. For information, call Doyle 860-567-8928 or Ann at 860-5678165 or 860-632-7501.

MARK TWAIN TALK: Unguarded Twain: A Lecture with Steve Courtney on Zoom with the Oliver Wolcott Library, 2 p.m., May 21, free. To register for these events, subscribe to the library's e-news or visit their website at www.owlibrary.org and click on the “Events” tab.

VIRTUAL WALK: Small Wonders Walk via Facebook Live, 4 p.m., May 21, with White Memorial Conservation Center’s education director Carrie Szwed, who will take you on a virtual hike to point out each of these small wonders, plus any forms of tiny animal life that may cross her path. Go to www.facebook.com/TheWhite-Memorial-Conservation-Center-169764963176166/

WINSTED BUDGET PLANS: The following hearings will be held on Zoom to discuss the proposed 2020-21 budgets: Special Board of Selectmen meeting for finalization of the budget, adoption of the budget, and setting the tax rate, 7 p.m.,May 21, on Zoom. Go to www.townofwinchester.org and click on the budget links to review the proposed budgets.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Spring Book Discussion Series: The Road Trip, with the Kent Memorial Library, 5 p.m., May 21. This month's book is America For Beginners by Leah Franqui. Join us on Zoom,, https://zoom.us/j/152130936 COUNTING: Counting Up & Counting Down with the Kent Memorial Library, 12:30 p.m., May 21. Mrs. Sam will be sharing a Brains On! Podcast and activity for everyone to do. All ages. On Facebook and YouTube.

Friday, May 22

KENT FARMERS MARKET: The Kent Farmers market, 3-6:30 p.m., Fridays, May 22 until the end of October. It is located on Route 7 in Kent, just south of the monument.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: A grief support group is offered weekly on Fridays through June 5, 9:30-11 a.m. on Zoom. Facilitated by Eileen L. Epperson, the group is a gift for the community from The Friends of Hospice in Litchfield. For the link, contact Eileen at 860-6056576 or eppervesce@aol.com

FOOD DRIVE FRIDAYS: Starting May 1, Friendly Hands Food Bank is open on Fridays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in addition to its regular hours, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MondayThursday. Each person who drops off a food donation on Friday will be entered to win a Dinner For Days gift card basket filled with gift cards to area restaurants. For information, call 860-482-3338 or email friendlyhandsfoodbank@gmail.com

PLANT SALE: Region 7’s FFA students are selling a large assortment of hanging baskets and geraniums, as well as a wide variety of vegetable and bedding plants for containers and gardens. Due to social distancing, the plant sale will be preorder, curbside pick-up only. To place an order, go to: nwrgreenhouse.squarespace.com The last sale is May 23, with orders due by May 22 at noon. The Agricultural Education Center at Northwestern Regional High School is located at 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted. Email ewildes@nwr7.org for information. CO-WORKER HUB: The CoWorker Hub is hosting several online round table discussions to learn how businesses have pivoted their business to stay afloat or do business in a whole new way, the results they got, and takeaways from the New Normal. Register in advance to join the webinars, 12-1 p.m. on May 22, and 29.

Register at www.facebook.com/ events/2495028680811617/ ?event_time_id=2495028684144950 or search Co-Worker Hub.

DROP OFF FOR PLANT SALE: Hunt Library’s Homegrown Victory Garden Plant Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 23-24, at the David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. To donate plants, drop off from 2-5 p.m. May 22. Perennials, annuals, houseplants, decorative pots, and garden accessories are welcome. Early drop-offs may be placed by the Library’s back door near the faucet; all plants must be labeled. For information call 860-8247424, or go to www.huntlibrary.org. VIRUTAL MEMORIAL DAY: To protect the health of residents and visitors, Torrington’s Memorial Day parade has been canceled. Mayor Elinor Carbone and the Torrington Veterans Memorial Committee will develop a “virtual parade” slideshow, and a video veterans’ recognition ceremony, to be shared at torringtonct.org and with local media. All Torrington organizations are asked to share a photo of their group celebrating veterans, holding signs with a message, or showing decorations. Email the photos to vetactcom@yahoo.com by May 22. If a group photo isn’t possible, send one of your group from a previous parade. All the pictures will be included in a slide show at 9 a.m. May 25. BIRDATHON: Migration Madness Birdathon 2020, May 22-24, with the Connecticut Audubon Society. The Birdathon is a fun competition for all skill levels. The goal is to see as many birds as possible, individually or with your family, over three days. Free. Learn all the details at www.ctaudubon.org/migrationmadness2020/

Saturday, May 23

WEEKLY MEDITATION: Deep Dive into Nature, Weekly Meditation with Marlow Shami, 10 a.m., May 2, on Facebook Live with the White Memorial Conservation Center. Go to www.facebook.com/TheWhite-Memorial-Conservation-Center VICTORY GARDEN PLANT SALE: Hunt Library’s Homegrown Victory Garden Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 23-24, at the David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. The library requires all visitors to wear protective masks, to stay six feet apart, and will limit the number of people in the plant tent at any given time. Purchases will be conducted with as little physical interaction as possible; payment by check is encouraged. For information call 860-8247424, or go to www.huntlibrary.org BIRDATHON: Migration Madness Birdathon 2020, May 22-24, with the Connecticut Audubon Society. The Birdathon is a fun competition for all skill levels. The goal is to see as many birds as possible, individually or with your family, over three days. Free. Learn all the details at www.ctaudubon.org/migrationmadness2020/

STORY HOUR: Foxes Story Hour with the Kent Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m., May 23. Join Ms. Abigail for stories about foxes and make your very own fantastic fox using a few simple shapes. All ages. On Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/152130936

Sunday, May 24

WATER MAIN FLUSHING: The Winsted Water Works will continue to flush water mains during the month of May in the following areas: Main St., South Main St., Torringford St., Moore Ave., Hinsdale Ave., Elm St., Holabird Ave., Walnut St., Oak St., Gilbert Ave., Stanton Ave., Waldron St., Florence St., Wallens St., Glendale Ave., Maloney Court, Colony Drive, North Main St., and all streets north of Main Street, for routine maintenance, between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The flushing process may cause discolored water and reduction in pressure. The discoloration of water will be temporary. If the condition persists, call the Water Department at 860-379-4101.

VICTORY GARDEN PLANT SALE: Hunt Library’s Homegrown Victory Garden Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 24, at the

David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. The library requires all visitors to wear protective masks, to stay six feet apart, and will limit the number of people in the plant tent at any given time. Purchases will be conducted with as little physical interaction as possible; payment by check is encouraged. For information call 860-824-7424, or go to www.huntlibrary.org

MAKE MUSIC DAY: Make Music NWCT is making its third annual return to the Northwest corner through the Northwest CT Arts Council, June 21. People of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to create music at participating venues all over the region on the longest day of the year. The Northwest CT Arts Council hosts the event in the region. Registration is now open for venues and musicians across Northwest CT at nwct.makemusicday.org

DECORATING VETERANS GRAVES: Each year for Memorial Day the VFW Posts 296, 159, and American Legion Post 43 place flags at the graves of servicemen and women in Winsted’s cemeteries and monuments, starting at 8 a.m. May 24. Volunteers are needed. Those who are interested in volunteering can meet at East End Park at 8 a.m. Please wear a mask.

BIRDATHON: Migration Madness Birdathon 2020, May 22-24, with the Connecticut Audubon Society. The Birdathon is a fun competition for all skill levels. The goal is to see as many birds as possible, individually or with your family, over three days. Free. Learn all the details at www.ctaudubon.org/migrationmadness2020/

Monday, May 25

COMMUNITY CHAT: A weekly Community Chat with the Scoville Memorial Library, Mondays on Zoom. It’s a time to see each other and come together to share and listen to experiences of people in the community. See people you know and meet new people as we live through this shared experience. Log in about 5 minutes before the start of an event. Chats will be held at 2 p.m. May 25, June 1. Go to scovillelibrary.org for login information.

PARADE CANCELED, CEREMONY: The Harwinton Memorial Day parade and ceremony scheduled for Memorial Day has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 is intending to do a short, private tribute at the veterans war memorial on the town green.

VIRUTAL PARADE: To protect the health of residents and visitors, Torrington’s Memorial Day parade has been canceled. Mayor Elinor Carbone and the Torrington Veterans Memorial Committee will develop a “virtual parade” slideshow, and a video veterans’ recognition ceremony, to be shared at torringtonct.org and with local media. All Torrington organizations have been asked to share a photo of their group celebrating veterans. All the pictures will be included in a slide show at 9 a.m. May 25. HONOR BELL: In observance of the National Moment of Remembrance Resolution on Memorial Day, May 25, Torrington residents are invited to salute veterans by standing outside their homes at 3 p.m. for the tolling of an honor bell. It doesn’t matter what kind of a bell, what size bell, or if you download a bell tone.

Wednesday, May 27

STORY TIMES: Zoom story time with Miss Molly, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays. Email msalisbury@biblio.org for the Zoom link or visit scovillelibrary.org. FORESTS AND FORCES: Dr. Charles Canham will present an analysis of the past, present, and future of northeastern forests and the forces that have shaped them via the online platform Zoom, 7 p.m., May 27. Offered by the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury, participants can visit the library website www.minormemoriallibrary.org to register for this program.