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July 26 ART EXHIBIT KENT: “In the Looking Glass: Portraits by GLN” is an art exhibit that features the portraits of George Laurence Nelson, who became famous in the 1920s for his ability to capture people’s likeness on canvas. Seven Hearths, Kent Historical Society, 4 Studio Hill Rd., Kent, will exhibit the show Saturdays and Sundays in August, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment during the week. For more information call 927-4587 www.kenthistoricalsociety.org.

SUMMER CONCERTS TORRINGTON: Summer concerts at the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center, will be held on July 26, at 7 p.m. with Steve Dunn Band. For more information call the recreation department at 489-2274. July 27 REPTILES GOSHEN: The Goshen Public Library presents Brian Kleiman, a true Naturalist with his fascinating creatures of the animal world. Learn about these fascinating but often misunderstood reptiles, snakes! Join us on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Call the library at 491-3234, or visit our website at goshenpublib.org for further details. The complete list of programs for the Summer Reading Program, Hooked On Books, will be available on our website: www.goshenpublib. org.

ART AND CULTURE HARWINTON: Garden Party Celebrating the Blossoming of Arts and Culture Saturday, July 27, 4 to 7 p.m., rain date: Sunday, July 28, 4 to 7 p.m. at 10 Litchfield Road. Cost is $65/ person; $50 for Arts Council Members. Benefiting the NW CT Arts Council. For more information visit artsnwctgarden.info or call 618-0075.

MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES LITCHFIELD: Explore the spirituality and amazing mysticl experiences and insight of Hadewijch of Brabant, Mechthild of Madeburg and Marguerite Porete. In this offering we will now reflect on selections of their writing through a ‘close reading’ of their words. Guidelines for doing a ‘close reading’ as well as copies of the selections will be available. This workshop is open to all on July 27. Fee: $40 per person includes lunch. (Outdoor swimming pool will be available after the program for participants). For further information, call Wisdom House at 567-3163, email programs@ wisdomhouse.org.

COMMUNITY/OPEN HOUSE DAY

NORTHFIELD: Northfield Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting a community day and open house, on July 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Firehouse, 12 Knife Shop Road. There will be firehouse tours, live fire and EMS demonstrations, food, games, kids’ activities and music. There will be a free pasta dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the Northfield Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and live music by the band Big City Styles from 4 to 9 p.m.

FARMERS MARKET

NORFOLK: The freshest local vegetables, cheeses, meats, wine, baked goods, fruits, flowers and artisan wares. Live music. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. July 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5 and 12. located at 19 Maple Avenue, one block north of Route 44, just follow the signs. Free parking. Rain or Shine. For more information see our web site www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org. or contact Market Manager Lisa Auclair (manager@norfolkfarmersmarket.org.)

60TH ANNIVERSARY

TORRINGTON: Observance of 60th Anniversary Korean War Armistice will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, rain or shine, at Torrington’s Coe Park. Join the Torrington Veterans Support Committee and its member groups in remembering, honoring, and showing our appreciation to those who served, those who were injured, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War. In the case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held inside the Coe Park Civic Center. Questions or comments, contact Veteran’s Service Office at 489-2531 by Wednesday July 24.

FARMERS MARKET

TORRINGTON: Torrington Farmer’s Market in the parking lot of the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will be selling fruits, vegetables, bread, baked goods, syrup, jam, coffee, and plants.

FLEA MARKET

TORRINGTON: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a flea market on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are currently seeking vendors for the event. There will be food vendors.

Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes, Summertime Sno-Cones Shaved Ice, Sal’s Firetruck Pizza, and Northwest Hills Credit Union! There will also be music and so much more! Rain Date will be Sunday, July 28. Reserve your spot now by contacting Kristen Harmon at 387-3183 or email ktharmon1@ yahoo.com.

BINGO

TORRINGTON: Bingo at Sons of Italy Bingo. 34 Center St. July 27, doors open 10:30 a.m.; early bingo at noon; regular bingo, at 1 p.m. Refreshments available.

BAKE SALE

TORRINGTON: 4 Corner Circle First Congregational Church located at 835 Riverside Ave corner of Goshen Road will sponsor summer bake sale on July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. there will be homemade pies, cakes, cookies and other goodies. For more information call 482-470.5 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE

WOODBURY: Fine Line Art Gallery will celebrate the loyalty and enthusiasm of its customers with a one-day sale on Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices will be reduced only for the day on many pieces of artwork created by regional, award winning artists. Included in the sale will be paintings, prints, photography, pottery, hand-dyed silk scarves, jewelry, and a unique selection of fine gifts. There will be a reception, art demonstrations, and informal discussions by the artists about their work and their media. Admission is free. The gallery is located at 319 Main Street South. Ample parking is available. For more information, please visit the Fine Line Art Gallery’s website at www.finelineartgalleryconnecticut.com, or telephone the Gallery (203)-266-0110) Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 28

ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE BARKHAMSTED: The Barkhamsted Historical Society’s one room schoolhouse, the old Center School on Center Hill Road (Route 181) in Barkhamsted, will be open to the public on the following Sundays during the summer of 2013: July 28, 1 to 4 p.m.; Aug. 25, 1 to 4 p.m.; Sept. 29, 1 to 4 p.m. Come and find out what school was like in “the old days.” Ask questions; read the old books; review a high school entrance exam; try your hand at various toys and games, or do some arithmetic problems on a slate. All free of charge! Children are especially welcome.