CALENDAR

Monday, June 29

DOG LICENSE RENEWAL: Barkhamsted Town Clerk Holly Krouse reminds residents that dog license renewals are due in June. She encourages residents to mail their renewals or applications to the town hall office. Those who want to license their dogs in person can make an appointment, which will be kept in a popup tent outside the lower level door, by appointment only; call 860-379-8665 during office hours. The $1 late fee has been waived for July, but will be resumed in August.

EMT CLASS: A free EMT course for new members of New Hartford Ambulance is being offered, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 29-Aug. 3. The first class began June 23. To register, email recruitment@newhartfordambulance.org or stop at the ambulance barn. TEAL WALK: Tell Every Amazing Lady® is holding its 7th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk Sept. 19, in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Month. The annual event is held every September to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who have been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the public and raising money for research. Participants can register as virtual walkers so they can join us from anywhere. Register at rb.gy/3btcwb Cost to register as a walker is $20. Online registration is open until Sept. 7.

STITCH & CHAT: Mondays starting June 29: “Stitch & Chat at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, etc. Bring your own project and share some time with others. Free, light refreshments available. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

Tuesday, June 30

BIBLIOTHERAPY: Oliver Wolcott Library Friendly Bibliotherapy Program with Dr. Caroline, 7 p.m. Tuesdays through July 7. 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.

BEARDSLEY LIBRARY OPENING: The Beardsley Library will re-open June 30 to the public, with limited access. The library’s programs will continue online. Contactless curbside pickup of library materials will continue. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Karin Taylor at 860-379-6043 or director@beardsleylibrary.org. BALANCE CLASS: Tuesdays starting June 30: "Connecting With Balance with Pilobolus at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 9:30-10:30 a.m., starting June 30, a series of onehour workshops to help seniors. All levels welcome. $5 per class. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

Wednesday, July 1

DOG LICENSE RENEWALS: Torrington’s City Clerk reminds dog owners that all dog licenses should be renewed by June 30, but this year’s license renewal time has been extended to July 31 without the late fee. That fee will be applied if licenss aren’t renewed by July 31. Unlicensed dogs may be subject to a $75 fine. License requests may be made by mail to the City Clerk's Office, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790. A selfaddressed, stamped envelope must be included in your request by mail. They can also be renewed at www.torringtonct.org for a processing fee of $1.75.

PANDEMIC PLANET: Postcards from a Pandemic Planet. Spend some time throughout the day visiting live with people from around the world as they share their stories about life in their country during this unprecedented time. The talks begin at 10 a.m., This free virtual program will be hosted in Zoom and simulcast on The White Memorial Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live. Pre-registration is required; go to the Facebook page. READING KICKOFF: Summer Reading Kick Off: Imagine with The Storycrafters, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, July 1. Watch at your leisure from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., with Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns. Request the link at msalisbury@biblio.org.

FREE COVID-19 TESTING: Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington is offering COVID-19 testing, 9:30 a.m.-noon, July 1, at East End Park, Winsted. The test is free and open to everyone, no doctor referral necessary; results available in two to three days. DRIVE-THROUGH JOB FAIR: The Torrington office of Express Employment Professionals will be holding a Drive Through Job Fair, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., July 1, in the parking lot behind the Torrington Armory at 153 South Main St., Torrington. Job seekers can meet its recruiting and employment specialists, learn about current employment opportunities in our local communities, drop off resumes, and schedule phone interviews, all without getting out of their car and while maintaining social distancing. For more information, visit www.expresspros.com/torringtonbristolct.

SUMMER BOOK: One Summer, One Book – Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a community read with the Oliver Wolcott Libary, Litchfield. Check oout Homegoing from OWL as a paper book or ebook, purchase a paperback or ebook from a favorite retailer. Homegoing is also available as an audio CD. July 30 at 7 p.m., attend a live video discussion on the book. Details and a zoom link at www.owlibrary.org.

Thursday, July 2

CRAFT OF COMEDY: The craft of comedy: Laughter guaranteed, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 5:30 p.m., July 2, six week class with limited enrollment; register at bit.ly/36SyBZ3. For ages 9 and up.

TODDLER JAM: Toddler Jam with Johnny G, Scoveille Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., July 2, continues to early September, on Facebook Live. No RSVP needed. Enjoy music, dance, stories and songs. All ages welcome; parents too. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

Friday, July 3

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.

STORY TIME: Story time with Darcy, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., for ages 5-55. Email msalisbury@biblio.org for the Zoom link. PUBLIC OPENING: Art show opening, 5:30-8 p.m., July 3, Standard Space Gallery, Sharon. Social distancing measures will be followed. Only 6 individuals will be allowed into the gallery at a time and masks are required. Refreshments will be served in the parking area directly behind the gallery. rb.gy/a4rzwe or call 917-627-3261.

Saturday, July 4

FARMERS MARKET: Salisbury Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. starting June 6. Seedlings, plants, vegetables, cut flowers, eggs,beef, pork, maple syrup and more. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

Monday, July 6

DOG LICENSE RENEWAL: Barkhamsted Town Clerk Holly Krouse reminds residents that dog license renewals were due in June. She encourages residents to mail their renewals or applications to the town hall office. Those who want to license their dogs in person can make an appointment, which will be kept in a popup tent outside the lower level door, by appointment only; call 860-379-8665 during office hours. The $1 late fee has been waived for July, but will be resumed in August.

TEAL WALK: Tell Every Amazing Lady® is holding its 7th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk Sept. 19, in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Month. The annual event is held every September to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who have been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the public and raising money for research. Participants can register as virtual walkers so they can join us from anywhere. Register at rb.gy/3btcwb Cost to register as a walker is $20. Online registration is open until Sept. 7.

GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP: You Can Do A Graphic Novel Workshop with Barbara Slate, for ages 9-18, with the Scoville Memorial Library Salisbury. For ages 9-18. Space is limited, and RSVP is required; email msalisbury@biblio.org. This workshop will meet from 1-2 p.m., July 6, 13, 20, 27. Attendance at all workshops is strongly encouraged.

STITCH & CHAT: Mondays starting June 29: “Stitch & Chat at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, etc. Bring your own project and share some time with others. Free, light refreshments available. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

Tuesday, July 7

BIBLIOTHERAPY: Oliver Wolcott Library Friendly Bibliotherapy Program with Dr. Caroline, 7 p.m. Tuesdays through July 7. To register for these events, subscribe to the library's e-news or visit www.owlibrary.org and click on the “Events” tab. BALANCE CLASS: Connecting With Balance with Pilobolus at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 9:30-10:30 a.m., a series of one-hour workshops to help seniors. All levels welcome. $5 per class. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

WRITING WORKSHOP: Youth writing workshop with Hudson Valley poet, writer Abbey Gallagher, 2:30-4 p.m, starts July 7, with the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For ages 10-17. Weekly prompts provided in various forms, including photographs, physical objects, songs.Writers can share and workshop their pieces with one another. For new and regular writers of any genre. RSVP to emailing msalisbury@biblio.org