CALENDAR

Thursday, Aug. 6

PURPLE HEART CEREMONY: Torrington will hold a National Purple Heart Day Observance at 9:15 a.m. Friday on the steps of City Hall, 140 Main St. The program will include the raising of the Purple Heart Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation by Fr. Emmanuel and the reading of the Purple Heart Veterans names. Everyone attending should adhere to all CDC guidelines and state Executive Orders, including but not limited to social distancing and wearing a face mask. TODDLER JAM: Toddler Jam with Johnny G, Scoveille Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., on Thursdays, 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.

MUSIC SESSIONS: Music Sessions at Wisdom House: Songwriting and Drum Circles, Thursdays, through Aug. 6. Ian Campbell and Chris Cirullo present back to back music sessions on Thursday evenings hosted by Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield. Each session is $15. To register, go to rb.gy/wpg1xq

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Podunk Bluegrass Festival, starts at noon Aug. 6, continues through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. This event will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds. For more information go to https://podunkbluegrass.com/ PRODUCE GIVEAWAY: Final Farmers to Families produce giveaway, 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 6, drive-up event, Torrington Middle School. Presented by Friendly Hands Food Bank. For informatino call 860482-3338.

REPTILE PROGRAM: Reptile Roll Call with Carrie Szwed, Education Director, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, on Zoom, 4 p.m., Aug. 6. This free virtual program will be hosted in Zoom and simulcast on The White Memorial Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live. Pre-register: https://rb.gy/reijlk

19TH AMENDMENT: This year marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment passed, granting women the right to vote. Join the Gunn Memorial Library and Gunn Historical Museum as we welcome back Historian Mark Albertson to discuss this landmark event on Zoom, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Visit www.gunnlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

GUITAR CONCERT: LIVE Zoom Event: An Evening of Classical & Latin Guitar with Lorena Garay, 7 p.m., Aug. 6, with the Oliver Wolcott Library. To access Zoom links for these events, go to the library’s website at www.owlibrary.org and subscribe to the library's e-newsletter or click on the “Events” tab.

SCULPT AND TONE: Sculpt And Tone, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $8 per class. A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work and muscle isolation for an awesome full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.Bring your own hand weights, mat or towel. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

TABLE TENNIS: Table Tennis, Thursdays, 10:45 a.m., free, public welcome. Play in a great social environment and meet other enthusiasts. Bring your own equipment. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information. CHILDREN’S BOOKS: Teacher and Cornwall Library board member Eileen Gargan will read and discuss children’s books via Zoom on Thursdays; 10 a.m., ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., ages 7-11. She will read full books for the younger children; for older children, she will introduce a few books and read selections from them. All the books are in the Cornwall Library collection. The Zoom below allows access for each session. Go to https://rb.gy/k3dxil

Friday, Aug. 7

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: Friendly Hands Food Bank, 50 King Street, Torrington, invites residents to participate in its annual back to school supply drive, from 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 7. A drive up contactless drive is being held to assure safety. Markers, pencils, crayons, pens, paper and backpacks are needed. Visit www.friendlyhandsfoodbanknwct.org or call 860-482-3338 for information. 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.

COE PARK CONCERTS: The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its summer concert series; concerts are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at Coe Memorial Park’s Civic Center, from 7-9 p.m. Guests should bring blanket or chairs. Social distancing rules are in effect. If it rains, the concert is canceled and may be rescheduled. For information, email Parks and Recreation Director Brett Simmons at brett_simmons@torringtonct.org, or call 860-489-2274. Aug. 7: Swing, Swing music, patriotic.

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.

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Podunk Bluegrass Festival, starts at noon Aug. 6, continues through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. This event will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds. For more information go to https://podunkbluegrass.com/ MINECRAFT: Minecraft meet-up: Virtually virtual, Fridays, 7 p.m. through Aug. 14 with the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, for ages 8-12. To participate, you must have a computer and the PC/Mac version of Minecraft (tablet or console will not work for this event.) Attendance is limited to 15 attendees per week and registration is required. E-mail Molly at msalisbury@biblio.org to sign up, and you will receive the login information for our server.

Saturday, Aug. 8

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.

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. WEEKLY MEDITATION: Deep Dive into Nature, Weekly Meditation with Marlow Shami and White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, 10 a.m., Aug. 8. Free virtual program hosted on Zoom and simulcast on The White Memorial Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live. Pre-register at rb.gy/pbltuu

HEALTH AWARENESS:“Posture,

Awareness and the Integrative Health Concept” with Lisa Lent, 10 a.m., Aug. 8. For information or to register for any of the following programs or our weekly in house programs visit: www.wisdomhouse.org , call 860-567-3163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org

ANXIOUS TIMES:“12 Steps for Anxious Times With Br. Mark D’Alessio, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 8 on Zoom. For information or to register for any of the following programs or our weekly in house programs visit: www.wisdomhouse.org , call 860-5673163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org

WALKING TOURS: Walking Tours Are Back with the Litchfield Historical Society. Register at Litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-567-4501. Space is limited. Schedule: 10 a.m., Aug. 8, Heroes of the Revolution: Litchfield during the American Revolution. 5:30 p.m., Aug. 12, Homes and Histories: Architecture of Litchfield; 10 a.m., Aug. 22, Slavery Here: The life of William Grimes; 12 p.m., Aug. 28, Litchfield 1819: The first 100 years of Litchfield History. Rain cancels. Masks required.

RELAXING YOGA: Anita Barbero, health coach, presents a relaxing yoga class with the Beardsley Library, Winsted, 8-9 a.m., Aug. 8, 15, 22, at the Soldier’s Monument, Winsted. An optional 15-minute health chat follows the session; bring a snack, yoga mat, towel and water. Register by calling the library at 860-3796043. Learn more about Barbero at www.anitabarbero.com/.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Family Fun Day at Peoples State Forest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., People’s State Forest, Barkhamsted. Free, donations welcome. For information, email barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us 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. EASTER ISLAND: The Navel of the World: An Exploration of Easter Island with Gerri Griswold, White Memorial Conservation Center, on Zoom and Facebook Live, 2 p.m. Aug. 8, free. Preregister at https://rb.gy/bngugw BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Podunk Bluegrass Festival, starts at noon Aug. 6, continues through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. This event will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds. For more information go to https://podunkbluegrass.com/

ART IN THE OPEN: Arts in the Open, an outdoor exhibition and fundraiser to benefit the Washington Art Association & Gallery, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 8, rain date Aug. 9, on the grounds of the Washington Town Hall. 12 x 12 inch canvases have been handed out to WAA members and friends. All works donated will be for sale for $100, tax free.

Sunday, Aug. 9

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Podunk Bluegrass Festival, starts at noon Aug. 6, continues through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. This event will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds. For more information go to https://podunkbluegrass.com/

Monday, Aug. 10

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.

MATH CLUB: Math Club, Mondays in August. 6-6:45 p.m. with the Scoville Memorial Library on Zoom, for ages 9-12. Work on math puzzles, games and challenging problem sets! The goal is to get excited about mathematical thinking before the start of the school year. Attend all sessions and earn a Pi sign iron-on patch. There is a class limit, so contact msalisbury@biblio.org to register. DEMENTIA CARE: Hartford HealthCare’s Center for Healthy Aging presents a virtual five-part dementia caregiver series, 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Dementia specialists and resource coordinators will lead the free programs. No registration is required. The Zoom virtual meeting ID number is 941 0181 5848. LEGO CAMP: Lego Camp with Play-Well Technologies, Animal Architects, Aug. 10-14, Litchfield Community Center. Junior class, ages 5-7, 9 a.m.-noon; Master Class, ages 8-12, 1-4 p.m. $160 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

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.