CALENDAR

Saturday, Nov. 7

VOICES OF ART: The Voice of Art’s Community Art Show: “Warren: The Secret Garden”, a virtual show, on view at www.TheVoiceofArt.org: Nov. 1 – Dec. 30; at the Litchfield Inn, Nov. 7-30. Details at www.TheVoiceofArt.org.

AMERICANA MUSIC: Live from the Blanket Fort ~ An Evening of Americana Music with Robert Messore, 7 p.m., Nov. 7, on Zoom with White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Free to members, $15 guests. Pre-register at www.whitememorialcc.org andreceive an email with the Zoom link to the program.

MAKE A WREATH: Wonderful Wreath Making, 9:30 a.m., Nov. 7, with Wisdom House, Litchfield, presented by Anna Ramirez. Wreath, glue and decorations provided; bring a few favorite fall items sucha s pine cones, ribbon or a bow. Reflect on the changing season and moving gracefully through it. Cost is $30 with Lunch included. Register at https:// rb.gy/bn63od

POST-ELECTION DAY: The Election Post-Mortem, with Dr David Barker Director, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies American University, 4 p.m. Nov. 7, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

VOLUNTEER DAY: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut last Volunteer Day for 2020, 9 a.m-3 p.m. Nov. 7, 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. Social distancing in effect. Work with volunteers doing chores, meet the horses. Tack sale 12-3 p.m. Lunch provided; bring tools if you have them. 43 Wilbur Road, Washington, CT. For more information go to www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

EMERALD ASH BORER: Bored to Death: Emerald Ash Borer, 2 p.m. Nov. 7, on Facebook Live and Zoom with the White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Learn about the insect and its devastation and options for private property owners. Registration required; the program is free. Go to https://rb.gy/ lbgehh

HAUNTED OPERA HOUSE TOURS: Thomaston Opera House haunted tours by Landmark Community Theatre, Oct. 22-Nov. 7, small groups and masks required. Tickets $15 for all ages; groups limited to 2-8 people. Make reservations early.For more information call 860-2836250 or visit www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org

SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS: Spiritual Solutions for Today's World, on Zoom with Wisdom House, Litchfield, 1 p.m. Nov. 7 on Zoom. Spiritual teacher and author Philip Goldberg draws from his latest book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times, and nearly five decades of study and experience. To register, go to https://rb.gy/9ugobz

SWELL’S FREE WASHES: This is the 12th year Swell’s Car Wash will be offeringveterans and active military personnel with a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day. Washes will be offered Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m-7 p.m.

FRIENDS BOOK SALE: The Scoville Memorial Library’s Friends of The Library Book Sale and donation collection will be held Nov. 7 and Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Space limited, masks required. Concierge service available; knock on glass doors, tell us what interests you and we will bring out a few books to the parking lot for you to choose from. Book donations can also be made on these days, limited to 8 boxes.

TURKEY DRIVE: Friendly Hands Food Bank turkey drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, at Carl’s True Value, 78 North Elm St., Torrington. Families welcome; photo booth, candy and giveaways will be provided. Donations of turkeys, gravy, stuffing, cranberries and pies are needed. For information, call the food bank at 860-482-3338.

FOOD, GIFT COLLECTION: As part of a statewide service project, Hope Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, are collecting nonperishable food items, fresh produce, gift cards, and cash to benefit the Community Kitchen of Torrington which provides daily meals and support to Litchfield County residents, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Municipal Parking Lot. New Litchfield Street, Torrington, next to the Torrington Library. Pop your trunk and we will take your donation.

Sunday, Nov. 8

BOOK CLUB: SML Book Club “Amnesty” by Aravind Adiga led by Claudia Cayne, 2 p.m., Nov. 8, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

SWELL’S FREE WASHES: This is the 12th year Swell’s Car Wash will be offeringveterans and active military personnel with a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day. Washes will be offered Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m-7 p.m.

QUINCE FESTIVAL: The White Silo Farm & Winery is hosting the 7th annual Quince Festival, 11:30-3 p.m. Nov. 8, outdoor event, $25 per person for 1.5 hour reservation. Reservations are limited and can be made on the whitesilowinery.com website. Music with the Dan Sawyer 12-3. This is a pet friendly event.

Monday, Nov. 9

FREE TUTORIING: One-on-one free tutoring, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Hotchkiss students have volunteered to tutor/help/coach kids ages 7-14 with schoolwork. Tutoring topics include: math, english, literature, Spanish and science. Forms at scovillelibrary.org; Questions, email msalisbury@biblio.org

JUST DANCE: Just Dance via Zoom with the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 45 minutes of movement for 6-10 yearolds, 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Hotchkiss student Katerina will screen-share "Just Dance" and move to the beat. Email msalisbury@biblio.org for the Zoom link.

LEAF, WASTE PICKUP: Leaf and yard waste pickup for Torrington residents starts Nov. 9 and ends Dec. 4, weather permitting. Leaves and yard waste, such as grass clippings, in biodegradable paper bags, should be placed curbside on garbage pickup day. Don’t mix with garbage. Do not call to schedule pickup.

EXERCISE CLASS: Strength, Balance & Flexibility with Robyn on Zoom, with the Sullivan Senior Center, Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Sign up by calling 860-489-2211.

LIFE AT TOPSMEAD: The Friends of Topsmead State Forest will offer a virtual presentation on life at Topsmead before it became a Connecticut state forest open to the public, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 9, free, on Zoom. R.S.V.P. required. For more information about the event or to R.S.V.P., go to: https://www.friends oftopsmead.org/events.html

SWELL’S FREE WASHES: This is the 12th year Swell’s Car Wash will be offeringveterans and active military personnel with a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day. Washes will be offered Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

YOGA CLASS: Yoga with Wendy, 2 p.m. Tuesdays with the Sullivan Senior Center. To register, contact Wendy directly bendywendy100@gmail.com

ZUMBA GOLD CLASS: Zumba Gold with Joan, 11 a.m. Tuesdays with the Sullivan Senior Center on Zoom. Sign up by calling Joan at 860.496.9637.

YOGA CLASS: Contemplative Yoga with Judith Ehrman-Shapiro ~ Virtual, with the White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, 4:30 p.m., no registration required, $10 per person on Venmo to @Judith-Ehrman-Shapiro. Note “White Memorial”, and $1 will to be donated to WMCC for each class. Other payment, call Judith at 860-309-9489. To join class, use https://rb.gy/aroals Meeting ID: 998 133 6171, Passcode: 365gifts

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Praise Christian Fellowship, 52 New Hartford Roadm Barkhamsted, is holding a blood drive for the Red Cross, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nove. 10. Call 800-RED-CROSS to register a time or go online at www.redcross.org

AUTHOR TALK: “Dark River” with author Dr. Avery Jenkins, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, free. Jenkins will discuss his new book. To register go to www.owllibrary.org and choose programs and events.

BIPOLAR DISORDER: Learn more about bipolar disorder and how family and friends can support people with this diagnosis at an upcoming Institute of Living webinar, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Gain helpful information about the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and how family and friends can be supportive to individuals living with the disorder. Free, registration required, call 855-442-4373) or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses

AUTHOR, COACH ON SUCCESS: Degrees of Success with author and coach Claudia Fox, Zoom, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Fox will speak about her book “Degrees of Success, Inspiring Stories & Secrets of Success” on Zoom, with Morris Public Library Online. To register go to https://rb.gy/lbv1xp or egranoth@biblio.org

SWELL’S FREE WASHES: This is the 12th year Swell’s Car Wash will be offeringveterans and active military personnel with a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day. Washes will be offered Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

STORY TIME: Zoom story time with Miss Molly, Scoville Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Toddler + preschool sing, talk, read. To register and for the Zoom link, go to scovillelibrary.org.

SWELL’S FREE WASHES: This is the 12th year Swell’s Car Wash will be offeringveterans and active military personnel with a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day. Washes will be offered Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m-7 p.m.

COVID TESTING: Community Health and Wellness Center, Torrington, offering weekly testing for COVID-19 at 469 Migeon Avenue, Torrington. Testing is available to everyone, and no appointment, insurance, symptoms or doctor order needed. The test is free, with results known in two to three days. 9:30 a.m-noon, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Nov. 26. For more information, call 860-489-0931.

SPLASH CAR WASH: Splash Car Wash is continuing its tradition of washing cars for veterans and active-duty personnel for free on Veterans Day. For more information go to http://graceforvets.org/

HARWINTON VETERANS DAY: The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony on Veterans Day, 11 a.m. on the town greet, Route 4 and South Road. Harwinton veterans that passed away over the past year will be honored at the ceremony. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department firehouse, 158 Burlington Road/Route 4.

CHESS CLUB: The Pawnbrokers Chess Club, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Learn and play chess online for kids age 7-13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. To register and for the Zoom link, go to scovillelibrary.org.

EXERCISE CLASS: Strength, Balance & Flexibility with Robyn on Zoom, with the Sullivan Senior Center, Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Sign up by calling 860-489-2211.

MEDICARE BASICS: The basics of Medicare will be explained, discussing the different Medicare plan choices and hear about Aetna’s new Advantage plans for 2021, with Steve Ardussi, 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Free, pre-registration encouraged. Go to www.thecommunity center.org