CALENDAR

Saturday, Nov. 21

PICK UP A COAT: FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity of NWCT and Joseph’s House are sponsoring the annual coat giveaway, part of the sixth annual Rally to End Hunger and Homelessness in Torrington. Residents in need of coats may drop by Joseph’s House, 116 Water St., 12-4 p.m. Nov. 20, and 10 a.m-4 p.m. Nov. 21.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: Decked out in festive style, the Van Vleck House is the setting for Flanders Nature Center’s annual Artisan Marketplace, opening at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. until Dec. 23. The Van Vleck house is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.

GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Auxiliary Gift Shop, 120 Willow St., Winsted, is open for the holidays, Nov. 16 through Dec. 19, open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. All money is donated to the communities in our area.

FRIENDS BOOK SALE: The Scoville Memorial Library’s Friends of The Library Book Sale and donation collection will be held 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.

DECORATING CONTEST: The Winsted Lions Club is holding a Christmas House-Decorating Contest. To enter, send your name, address, contact information and a $10 entry fee to PO Box 241, Winsted, CT 06098. Forms must be postmarked on or before Dec. 19. Houses being judged must be in Winsted or Winchester. Winners will be selected by Dec. 24. First, second and third place will be awarded. For more information contact Gina at 860-307-6617 or gsartirana@yahoo.com.

DIAPER DRIVE: Child’s Replay in Torrington is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit the Winsted Diaper Bank at the Second Congregational Church in Winsted and Two Hearts Pregnancy Center in Torrington. Diaper donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21 at Child’s Replay, 601 South Main St., Torrington

CORNWALL’S GEOLOGY: Hugh Cheney will discuss Cornwall’s geology via Zoom at 5 p.m. Nov. 21. His talk will illuminate our local landscape with a deep perspective on geologic history. Registration is required. https://rb.gy/iueuyt

TRIVIA FUNDRAISER: Acts 4 Ministry Virtual Trivia Fundraiser, 7 p.m., Nov. 21, a virtual event presented by GYBO: Get Your Bingo On and sponsored by Halsey Associates. The cost is $20 per player and each player will receive their unique access code on Nov. 20. Each player needs a laptop, desktop or iPad, and one smartphone. To register, visit www.acts4.org home page, click the “TRIVIA” button next to “Click to Give” in the top right corner. All tickets are tax-deductible. Donations can be made year-round by checks made payable to Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. and U.S. Mailed to PO Box 4524, Waterbury, CT 06704.

CONNECTICUT’S OWLS: Connecticut’s Owls with Fran Zygmont and Mary Beth Kaeser, on Zoom with the White Memorial Conservation Center, 2 p.m. Nov. 21, free to members, $15 guests. Pre-register www.whitememorialcc.org and receive an email with the Zoom link to the program.

MEMBERS ART SHOW: The Housatonic Valley Art League, one of the area’s oldest and largest non-profit art organizations, will be having its Members End-of-Year Art Show, Nov. 15-Jan. 3, online at www.hvart.org.

WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE: Ilene Frank, Chief Curator of the Connecticut Historical Society, presents a talk on Zoom about the Connecticut Women’s Suffrage Movement, 4 p.m. Nov. 21. TO register, call 860435-2838 or check event page at scovillelibrary.org

POINSETTIA SALE: The Barkhamsted Womens’ Club is selling Poinsettias by pre-order only, 6.5” pots $11 each or 2 for $20, 7.5” pots $16 or 2 for $30, pick up at Barkhamsted Town Garage on 12-5-20, curbside pickup from 7:30-11 a.m. Call Lynn Keselis 860-738-9679.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Because of the increase of reported COVID cases in Cornwall and Connecticut in general, Cornwall Library officials have decided to close until at least Dec. 2 “While we are closed we will, as we did earlier this year, continue to make books available through curb-side pick-up. Patrons will not be allowed in the building. Staff will be available via email and telephone,” staff members said. Ongoing online programming will not be affected. Go to cornwalllibrary.org for information.

TREE SALE: Tree sale at the Bridgewater Congregational Church, Nov. 21-22 and every weekend until Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The sale will also be held Nov. 27. The sale will have 6-9 foot Fraiser Firs. Cash or check only. Masks required. For information, visit www.bwucc.orgor call the church office at 860-354-8283.

Sunday, Nov 22

BRAILLE CALENDARS: The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut has 2021 Braille calendars free of charge. For more information, call 860-289-1971 or email info@nfbct.org.

COVID TESTING: The Community Health and Wellness Center of Torrington/Winsted is holding its November testing on Wednesdays at 469 Migeon Ave., Torrington, 9:30 a.m.-noon, (no testing in Winsted). Also at 9:30 a.m-noon, Nov. 24, North Canaan town Hall, 100 Pease St.

Monday, Nov. 23

DECORATING CONTEST: The Winsted Lions Club is holding a Christmas House-Decorating Contest. To enter, send your name, address, contact information and a $10 entry fee to PO Box 241, Winsted, CT 06098. Forms must be postmarked on or before Dec. 19. Houses being judged must be in Winsted or Winchester. Winners will be selected by Dec. 24. First, second and third place will be awarded. For information contact Gina at 860-307-6617 or gsartirana@yahoo.com. WILD TURKEYS: The Friends of Topsmead State Forest will offer a virtual presentation called, "Wild Turkeys: Why They Gobble, Dust &

More," 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 23, presented by Ginny Apple, on Zoom. For more information about the event or to R.S.V.P., go to: www.friendsoftopsmead.org. For more information about the event or the Friends of Topsmead, contact Colleen Stradtman at 203-5840826

GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Auxiliary Gift Shop, 120 Willow St., Winsted, is open for the holidays, Nov. 16 through Dec. 19, open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. All money is donated to the communities in our area.

TOYS FOR TOTS: The Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston is holding a Toys for Tots Collection train event in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reservists, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 23 and Nov. 28. Residents can drop off unwrapped gift donations to “stuff” a train car. Curbside dropoff is available.

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.

JUST DANCE: Just Dance via Zoom with the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 45 minutes of movement for 6-10 year-olds, 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.

POINSETTIA SALE: The Barkhamsted Womens’ Club is selling Poinsettias by pre-order only, 6.5” pots $11 each or 2 for $20, 7.5” pots $16 or 2 for $30, pick up at Barkhamsted Town Garage on 12-5-20, curbside pickup from 7:30-11 a.m. Call Lynn Keselis 860-738-9679.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

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 @JudithEhrman-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/aroalsMeeting ID: 998 133 6171, Passcode: 365gifts

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.

DEMENTIA WEBINAR: Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. By 2060, nearly 14 million people age 65 and older are projected to be living with dementia. A free webinar will be held to discuss the disease at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24, led by the Institute of Living's Family Resource Center team. To register, call 855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

LIBRARY ART SHOW: Twelve By Twelve: The Falls Village Artists Edition, Nov. 24, no public reception, at the David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village. For information call 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/Art-Wall.

COVID TESTING: The Community Health and Wellness Center of Torrington/Winsted is holding its November testing on Wednesdays at 469 Migeon Ave., Torrington (no testing in Winsted). from 9:30 a.m.noon, 469 Migeon Avenue, Torrington.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

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.

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.

CHESS CLUB: The Pawnbrokers Chess Club, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Learn and play chess online for kids age 7-13, 3:304:30 p.m. Wednesdays. To register and for the Zoom link, go to scovillelibrary.org.

Thursday, Nov. 26

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.

Friday, Nov. 27

BRAILLE CALENDARS: The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut has 2021 Braille calendars free of charge. For more information, call 860-289-1971 or email info@nfbct.org.

WRITING GROUP: T/ween Writing Group, for ages 11-16, Fridays, 4 p.m. For writers of any genre or topic: poetry, fanfic, nonfiction, memoir. To register, email Abbey at agallagher502@gmail.com. Check out or join this supportive, long-term group of young writers.

Saturday, Nov. 28

TOYS FOR TOTS: The Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston is holding a Toys for Tots Collection train event in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reservists, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 28. Residents can drop off unwrapped gift donations to “stuff” a train car. Curbside dropoff is available.

MEMBERS ART SHOW: The Housatonic Valley Art League, one of the area’s oldest and largest non-profit art organizations, will be having its Members End-of-Year Art Show, Nov. 15-Jan. 3, online at www.hvart.org.