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VENDOR FAIR: Winsted Fire Department Support Services will hold a vendor fair, March 26, 12-4 p.m. in the Tiffany and Gaylord building (at the playground). SPEAKER SERIES: The White Hart Speaker Series: Joan Osofsky and Abby Adams present their new book “Entertaining in the Country: Love Where You Eat: Festive Table Settings, Favorite Recipes, and Design Inspiration ”on Sunday at 4 p.m. The event is a collaboration of Oblong Books & Music and the Scoville Memorial Library, at the White Hart Inn. Register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-whitehart-speaker-series-joanosofsky-abby-adams-tickets31613834831?ref=ebtn OUTING CLUB: Outing Club gathering Sunday, March 26, will be walk on the roads and trails at the West Hartford Reservoir on Farmington Avenue (Rt. 4), then treat ourselves to pizza at ABC Pizza in Collinsville. Bring snack and beverage for the hike and money for pizza. Meet at the Litchfield Town Hall at 1 p.m. to carpool to the reservoir. To attend, call 860 387-9830 or email simmonsmarj@gmail.com. If leaving a voicemail or email message, please include a cell phone number. BANDS AT INFINITY HALL: On Sunday March 26 at 7 p.m. the Litchfield High School and Torrington High School Jazz Ensembles will perform in the Southern New England High School Jazz Festival at the historic Infinity Hall in Norfolk. Tickets are $10/ $20; order at www.inifintyhall.com LECTURE: The Litchfield Historical Society will present a lecture and book discussion, led by Stephen McGrath, Adjunct Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University. He will be presenting his talk on Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. at the Litchfield History Museum. The accompanying book discussion will be held on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 18 from 5:306:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 guests. Call 860-5674501 or email registration@ litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. HENRY JAMES DISCUSSION: Henry James: A Book Discussion, led by Mark Scarbrough, will be held March 26, 1 p.m. and April 23, 1 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Books will be available to borrow four weeks in advance. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/ Adult Programs. JAZZ TRIO: The Pierce Campbell Jazz Trio will play a free concert for the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston at the First Congregational Church, 135 Main St., Thomaston, on Sunday, March 26, 2 p.m. The concert will be held in the auditorium of the church. For information, call 860-484-4976, or go to www.ThomastonFineArts.com. FREE FILM: To encourage thoughtful conversation about the end of life, St. Michael’s church, South Street, Litchfield, will show the Frontline film, Being Mortal, based on the book by Atul Gawande, M.D., on Sunday, March 26, 3-6 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Community House. The public is welcome. For more information, contact office@stmichaels-litchfield.org or 860 567 9465, or visit www.stmichaels-litchfield.org

Monday, March 27

COOKING DEMO: Cooking Demonstration, Tasting and Nutrition Talk will be held March 27-April 24, 3-4 p.m. in the Dining Room at the Sullivan Senior Center. The free monthly demonstration will be led by dietician Elizabeth Caruthers. Learn to use food to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. She will share her easy, delicious recipes and offer her nutrition expertise throughout these engaging classes. Free, please register in advance by calling 860489-2211.

Tuesday, March 28

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga classes at Wisdom House, Litchfield with Barbara Putnam, will be held March 28, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Tuesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. For more information call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $5 per person. EGG DECORATING: Donna Smith returns to The Litchfield Community Center for her popular Ukrainian Egg Decorating class on Tuesday March 28, 4-6 p.m. All ages welcome, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. The class cost $13 per person. Class is limited to preregistration and pre-payment is required by calling the Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www. thecommunitycenter.org ASTRONOMY 101: Astronomy 001: How the Sky Works with Denis Williamson, will be held March 28, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs. 100TH ANNIVERSARY: A celebration of the 100th consecutive re-chartering year of Troop 4 will be held Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington. A brief ceremony will be immediately followed by dinner and conversation amongst members, friends and supporters of Troop 4. For information, email boles. wilbert@yahoo.com BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Foothills Visiting Nurse and Hospice will offer a six-week Bereavement Group from March 28-May 9, 4:30-6 p.m. at the agency’s office on Union Street, Winsted. The group, which will be facilitated by Martha Babbitt, is open to any adult who has experienced a loss. There is no charge for the sessions, but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 860-379-8561. FINANCIAL STRATEGIES: Advanced Financial Strategies, a workshop on retirement, will be held March 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Goshen Public Library, North Street, Goshen. The program is free; registration is required. Email director@goshenpubliclib.org or call 860-291-3234.

Wednesday March 29

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. For information, call the lodge at 860489-1226. BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369.

HALL OF FAME: “The CT Women’s Hall Of Fame: Celebrating 300 Years Of CT’s Remarkable Women” will be held March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center. This presentation will introduce you to the Hall, its mission and programs, and give you a panoramic view of some of its 109 induct-ess from across all fields of endeavor, from politics and sports to the arts and sciences. Free; pre-registration required by calling 860-5678302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org COSMETIC SURGERY: Dr. Amir Nasir of Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practice will present a health talk, “Cosmetic Surgery - Look and Feel Better” on Wednesday, March 29, 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. The talk is free and is followed by a Q&A session. For information call 860-496-6265. R.S.V.P. to 860-496-6479.

Thursday, March 30

SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will be held Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at the Torrington Armory South Main Street. For more information , call Commander Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

WATER RESOURCES: Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is collaborating with the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) to present a program on water resources, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the4 Woodbury Library, 269 Main St., Woodbury. The program is free. For more information and to pre-register contact Flanders at 203-263-3711, Ext. 10.

TEDDY ROOSEVELT: Actor, author and educator Ted Zalewski brings to life America’s greatest president, Teddy Roosevelt, combining history, drama and fun, TR gives voice to many of Roosevelt’s own words, writings & beliefs, March 30at 2p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center. Admission $5 at the door. Pre- registration is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org.

GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A gigantic tac sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield’s Pilgrim Hall 50 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, March 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome; 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com for further information.

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY: The Torrington Veterans Support Committee and its member groups invite the public, current military personnel, and all veterans, especially Vietnam veterans, to the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Observance program on Thursday, March 30, 12 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, Torrington. In the case of inclement, or cold weather the ceremony will be held inside the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. Questions or comments call the Veteran’s Service Office at 860-4892531 by Tuesday, March 28. JOB FAIR: Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 13th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, March 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Auditorium at City Hall, located at 140 Main Street, Torrington. The fair is free and open to the public.

ORGANIC HERB GARDENING: Organic horticulturist Renee Giroux, will offer a visual presentation on Organic Herb Gardening Thursday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. at Gunn Memorial Library, Washington. This program is free and open to the public; registration is requested. Call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www. gunnlibrary.org

Friday, March 31

GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A gigantic tac sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield’s Pilgrim Hall 50 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, March 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome; 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com for further information. SHEPAUG MUSICAL: Shepaug Dramatics presents The Theory of Relativity, a new musical about relationships, March 31-April 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee April 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Reserve by calling 860-7172444 or purchase at the door.

MADAGASCAR: Falls Village Children’s Theater presents Madagascar, A Musical Adventure, based on Dream-Work’s animated movie by the same name. Three free shows will be given at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Falls Village, March 31 and April 1 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. Donations welcome; concession snacks on sale and a 50/50 raffle.