CALENDAR

Thursday July 16

TWELFTH NIGHT TALK: Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills from Gunn Memorial Library, with artistic director Emily Mattina, 6:30 p.m., July 16, free, public welcome, on Zoom. Visit www.gunnlibrary.org for the Zoom link. Call 860-8687586 for more information.

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 self-addressed, 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.

CIRCUS SHOW: Matica Arts Strolling Circus Show, 2 p.m., July 16, free, Lichfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. Pre-registration is appreciated. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call us at 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

Friday, July 17

KENT FARMERS MARKET: The Kent Farmers market, 3-6:30 p.m., Fridays until the end of October. It is located on Route 7 in Kent, just south of the monument. GAME NIGHT: Early evening game night, Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury, 4-6 p.m. July 22, rain date July 29. Register by July 17. Lawn games that allow for genteel levels of activity and social distancing, such as croquet, bocce ball, and gentle badminton will be offered on the lawns outside the library. Bring a picnic; singleserve drinks will be available. White clothing is optional. Registration is required by July 17; go to www.minormemoriallibrary.org or 860-350-2181. SUMMER STEAM PROGRAMS: Summer S.T.E.A.M with the Litchfield Historical Society at Tapping Reeve Meadow, 10:30 a.m. July 17, 24, 31. $7 per class. Children ages five and up are invited to join Garden Educator, Olivia, to explore these topics throughout history with a read-aloud and engaging, hands-on activities. Masks required. Register at rb.gy/euajx9

Saturday, July 18

VIRTUAL BAT CELEBRATION: 10th Annual Celebration for the Bats, 7 p.m., July 18, a Zoom lecture with a live Big Brown bat, then watch the bat colony come out of the green barn, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Pre-register at rb.gy/v8iomp FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot, at 837 Charles St, under the trees. Because fresh produce is seasonal, the items for sale change weekly depending on what’s ripe. It’s been a very dry growing season so far but the farmers are working hard to bring you the best selection of fruit, berries and vegetables. 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. GRIEF SUPPORT: Grief support group, Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., through Aug. 21, on Zoom. The group will reconvene at the Litchfield Community Center when possible. Led by Eileen L. Epperson, the group is a gift from the Friends of Hospice. Get the Zoom link and information at 860-605-6576.

HAZARDOUS WASTE: A Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection will be held from 8 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Crosby High School, 300 Pierpont Road, Waterbury. It is free for residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck,

Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury.

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Monday, July 20

STITCH & CHAT: Mondays: “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.

TEAL WALK: Tell Every Amazing Lady® is holding its seventh 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 www.tealwalk.org/litchfield. Cost to register as a walker is $20. Online registration is open until Sept. 7.

SHEPAUG RIVER LECTURE: Edwin Matthews, president of the Shepaug River Association, presents a lecture about the Shepaug River on Zoom. Talks include a slideshow with photos from the collection at Gunn Historical Museum, followed by discussion with the audience. Lecture 1, 6:30 p.m., July 20, “The Story of a River: Contrasting History of the Shepaug.” Second lecture is Aug. 3. Free, registration required, go to www.gunnmuseum.org. Once you have registered, a link to the Zoom meeting will be shared with you.

Tuesday, July 21

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.

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot, at 837 Charles St, under the trees. Because fresh produce is seasonal, the items for sale change weekly depending on what’s ripe. It’s been a very dry growing season so far but the farmers are working hard to bring you the best selection of fruit, berries and vegetables. COMMUNITY WEEK: Community Week in the Tapping Reeve Meadow, South Street, Litchfield, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., July 21-24. Tours, painting, lawn games, Colonial Crafts. Registration required; go to rb.gy/lzm7co. Masks required. Rain cancels.

Wednesday, July 22

GAME NIGHT: Early evening game night, Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury, 4-6 p.m. July 22, rain date July 29. Register by July 17. Lawn games that allow for genteel levels of activity and social distancing, such as croquet, bocce ball, and gentle badminton will be offered on the lawns outside the library. Bring a picnic; singleserve drinks will be available. White clothing is optional. Registration is required by July 17; go to www.minormemoriallibrary.org or 860-350-2181.

FAMILY NIGHT: Family Pizza & Game Night, Litchfield Community Center, 5:30 p.m., July 22, free, featuring Bill’s Mobile Brick Oven Pizza Truck. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call us at 860567-8302 to register or for more information.

Thursday July 23

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.

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 self-addressed, 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.

NATIVE ANIMALS: Name That Native Animal Riddle Walk with Carrie Szwed, Education Director, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, 4 p.m. July 23. This free virtual program will be hosted in Zoom and simulcast on The White Memorial Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live! Preregister at rb.gy/aw4ytk

PRODUCE GIVEAWAY: Farmers to Families produce giveaway, 10 a.m.-noon, Torrington Library. Walk-up event presented by Friendly Hands Food Bank. For information call 860-482-3338. OUTDOOR CONCERT: Lew and The Good Time Band, 12-2 p.m., July 23, Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. Bring a lunch and enjoy the concert under the big tent in the parking lot. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call us at 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

Friday, July 24

KENT FARMERS MARKET: The Kent Farmers market, 3-6:30 p.m., Fridays until the end of October. It is located on Route 7 in Kent, just south of the monument. SUMMER STEAM PROGRAMS: Summer S.T.E.A.M with the Litchfield Historical Society at Tapping Reeve Meadow, 10:30 a.m. July 17, 24, 31. $7 per class. Children ages five and up are invited to join Garden Educator, Olivia, to explore these topics throughout history with a read-aloud and engaging, hands-on activities. Masks required. Register at rb.gy/euajx9

FREE DANCE PARTY: “Bust a Move” free Dance Party for Camp Families, Barkhamsted residents and friends, 10:30-11:15 a.m., July 24, on Zoom. For more information about Barkhamsted Recreation programs, email barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us DRIVE-IN NIGHT: Barkhamsted Recreation Pleasant Valley Drive-In Night , July 24. $10 per car for up to 30 cars, for past Barkhamsted Recreation camp participants and families. For more information about Barkhamsted Recreation programs, email barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us SALISBURY FORUM: The Salisbury Forum presents a free live webinar with William C. Rhoden, writer-at-large for ESPN's website The Undefeated, and a former award-winning sports columnist with The New York Times, 7 p.m., July 24. Rhoden will discuss "Athletes in the Age of Black Lives Matter." Q&A to follow. Go to www.salisburyforum.org for instructions on how to join the webinar.

Saturday, July 25

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. CALIFORNIA GEOLOGY: Welcome to California — A Short Geological History with Tom Alena, on Zoom with the White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, on Facebook Live. Central California offers up its own unique blend of earthquakes, volcanoes, subterranian layers, and fossils. Register at rb.gy/kdqqwh