CALENDAR

Saturday, Feb. 27

TECHNOLOGY, AI: Technology and Artificial Intelligence with Ed Greene and Frédéric Jenny, 5 p.m. Feb. 27, part of the Cornwall Conversations series, a discussion about the impact that technology has on our lives, specifically how artificial intelligence has been developed to assist us in making decisions. Jane Bevans, also a Cornwall resident, lawyer and creator of the Cornwall Conversations series, will moderate. Audience questions will be addressed at the end of the event. Registration is required; go to corwalllibrary.org

SOCIAL BEARS: The Social Black Bear: What Bears Have Taught Me About Being Human presented by Ben Kilham, 4 p.m. Feb. 27 on Zoom. Details at scovillelibrary.org

THE AURORA BOREALIS: Magic Light Show: The Science and Beauty of the Aurora Borealis with Tom Alena, 3 p.m. Feb. 27, free for members, $10 guests. Please pre-register: www.whitememorialcc.org. A link to the program will be emailed to you the day before.

CORNWALL CONVERSATION: Cornwall Conversations (on Zoom) with Ed Greene and Professor Frédéric Jenny., 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27, free, registration required. Hear a discussion about the impact that technology has on our lives, specifically how artificial intelligence (AI) has been developed to assist us in making decisions. Registration on the Cornwall Library’s website - Events/ Programs Page: https://cornwalllibrary.org/events/

STAIRWELL ART SHOW: Local artist Susan van Asch van Wyck’s exhibit in charcoal, graphite, gouache, and pastel will be on display at the Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery in Washington, Feb. 27-April 10. Meet the artist, 12-2 p.m. Feb. 27, 5 Wykeham Road, Route 47, Washington. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org. Artwork will be available for show and for sale. A portion of the sales benefits the Library. For more information call 860-8687586 or email the library circulation desk, gunncirc@biblio.org.

Sunday, Feb. 28

HABITAT FAMILY WANTED: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will accept applications from eligible families eager to pursue their dream of homeownership in North Canaan until April 11. Construction of a home at Salisbury Road in North Canaan starts soon, and members are seeking a partner family to work alongside Habitat volunteers and skilled tradespersons to see the project to completion. Call Bob Whelan now at 860-435-4747, or email a request for an application package at admin@habitatnwct.org. AUTHOR TALK: David M. Hunt Library Zoom event: Author Page Dickey On Gardening And Her New Book, “Uprooted,” 4 p.m. Feb. 28. Register at HuntLibrary.org or on the library’s Facebook page. For information call 860824-7424.

Monday, March 1

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Live Zoom Event: Monday Scholars – American Military History: From Colonials to Counterinsurgents with the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield, 1-2:30 p.m., weekly until March 29, no meeting Feb. 15. Information and login at www.owlibrary.org.

MEDICARE OPTIONS: Virtual Classes: Understanding Your Medicare Options. Virtual classes from now through March focus on topics including: how does it work; the different parts of Medicare; when to enroll; how to choose a plan; and options including Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans and Prescription Drug Plans followed by a question and answer period, March 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29 and 31. For convenience, the times vary. Registration is required; call 855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/Virtual Classes.

Tuesday, March 2

HABITAT FAMILY WANTED: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will accept applications from eligible families eager to pursue their dream of homeownership in North Canaan until April 11. Construction of a home at Salisbury Road in North Canaan starts soon, and members are seeking a partner family to work alongside Habitat volunteers and skilled tradespersons to see the project to completion. Call Bob Whelan now at 860-435-4747, or email a request for an application package at admin@habitatnwct.org.

Wednesday, March 3

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Community Connection Hour led by Dr. Kelly Kandra Hughes with Self Care Tips, 10:30 a.m,. first and third Wednesdays through March, March. 3, 17. Presented by the Norfolk and Scoville Memorial Library, each hour includes a 15-20 minute presentation on a self-care topic, such as stress reduction, preventing falls, and ways to stay active in winter facilitated by Dr Kelly Kandra Hughe with guest speakers. The remaining time will be for discussion and offering moral support among participants. For the zoom link, go to https://rb.gy/hwuzel

LECTURE SERIES: A series of lectures marking the First Congregational Church of Litchfield’s 300th anniversary, live on Facebook and limited seating at the meetinghouse, free. The Judge’s Judge, 6:30 p.m., March 3, Laura McEvoy; Civil War and Religion, 2 p.m., March 21, speaker Peter Vermilyea; The Connecticut Meetinghouse, Secrets and Stories, 2 p.m. April 18, speaker Rachel Carey. Other events are being planned throughout 2021 with information forthcoming depending on the state of the virus. Stay turned to the church website, Facebook page and Civiclift. IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY: Litchfield science teacher John Markelon will teach how to improve Biodiversity in your backyard for pollinators and birds, 6 p.m. March 3, free on Zoom with the Litchfield Community Center. Preregistration is required for Zoom link, visit www.thecommunitycenter.org.

Thursday, March 4

NASAL, SINUS DISORDERS: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital presents a webinar, “Get the Facts on Nasal and Sinus Disorders” with CHH Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, Ari Namon, M.D., 5:30 p.m. March 4, free. To register call 855-442-4373) or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

START A KITCHEN GARDEN: Enya Cunningham, Farm Manager for Helmstead Farm in Washington, will lead a presentation at 6:30 p.m. March 4 on Zoom, to give us her best tips, tricks, and best practices for starting a kitchen garden. To register and obtain the Zoom link, go to www.gunnlibrary.org/programregistration.

Friday, March 5

COOKING RETREAT: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center is offering a “Cooking with Wisdom Retreat – Stocks, Soups & Sauces” 6 p.m. March 12 to March 13. Food Director, Margaret Jacobs will be presenting the program with overnight and commuter registrations available. The cost for the event is: $255 for a single room with bath or $150 for those who commute. There is a limit of 8 participants for the class. For more information or to register go to www.wisdomhouse.org, email programs@wisdomhouse.org , or call 860-567-3163 .

Saturday, March 6

ART EXHIBIT: The Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House announces the opening of an art exhibit, “Within and Without: Contemporary Abstracts and Landscapes” featuring four women artists exploring the interior meaning of landscape art. The exhibit opens with an artist talk at 3:30 p.m. March 6. For more information visit: www.wisdomhouse.org, or call: 860567-3163.

Sunday, March 7

HABITAT FAMILY WANTED: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will accept applications from eligible families eager to pursue their dream of homeownership in North Canaan until April 11. Construction of a home at Salisbury Road in North Canaan starts soon, and members are seeking a partner family to work alongside Habitat volunteers and skilled tradespersons to see the project to completion. Call Bob Whelan now at 860-435-4747, or email a request for an application package at admin@habitatnwct.org. BEEKEEPING TALK: Beekeeping With Dan Carr Of Beavertides Farm, 2 p.m., March 7, free with the David M. Hunt Library on Zoom. Register at HuntLibrary.org or on the library’s Facebook page

Monday March 8

MEDICARE OPTIONS: Virtual Classes: Understanding Your Medicare Options. Virtual classes from now through March focus on topics including: how does it work; the different parts of Medicare; when to enroll; how to choose a plan; and options including Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans and Prescription Drug Plans followed by a question and answer period, March 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29 and 31. For convenience, the times vary. Registration is required; call 855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/Virtual Classes.

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Live Zoom Event: Monday Scholars – American Military History: From Colonials to Counterinsurgents with the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield, 1-2:30 p.m., weekly until March 29, no meeting Feb. 15. Information and login at www.owlibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 9

COOKING RETREAT: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center is offering a “Cooking with Wisdom Retreat – Stocks, Soups & Sauces” 6 p.m. March 12 to March 13. Food Director, Margaret Jacobs will be presenting the program with overnight and commuter registrations available. The cost for the event is: $255 for a single room with bath or $150 for those who commute. There is a limit of 8 participants for the class. For more information or to register go to www.wisdomhouse.org, email programs@wisdomhouse.org , or call 860-567-3163 .

Wednesday, March 10

AUTHOR TALK: Kent Memorial Library and House of Books welcomes author André Aciman discussing his latest book, “Homo Irrealis” in conversation with David Nasaw on Zoom, 7 p.m. March 10. Zoom link provided upon registration. Visit kentmemoriallibrary.org for more information.

RIPLEY CONSERVANCY PROGRAM: The Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury presents Dr. Colleen Peters, Director of Education of Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, at 7 p.m. March 10 on Zoom. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. RSVP online at www.minormemoriallibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.