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FOOTLOOSE: The Torrington High School Student Theatre is presenting the musical Footloose in the THS Little Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 4, 5, 6 at 7 p.m. The show is directed by Brendan Eckert and Veronica Gelormino, with musical direction by Brittany Rondeau. The set-design is by Victor Leger and the show is produced by Sybil Chamberlin. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased in advance by emailing schamberlin@torrington.org or at the door the night of the performances. UPROOTING ADDICTION: The Connecticut Office on Rural Health is presenting a program, Uprooting Addiction, Planting the Seeds of Recovery: Exploring the Factors that Hold Substance and Behavioral Addiction in Place, May 5, 1-4:30 p.m. in the Draper Conference Center at Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted. For more information about panelists and program details, visit http://www.nwcc.edu/ news-events/events/Addiction-Discussion LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. GRANGE MEETING: Riverton Grange members will at 7:30 p.m. at the grange hall on Route 20. After the regular meeting, the Committee on Women’s Activities will present a program. The cookie contest will take place at this time with winners announced during the program. Members are reminded that non-perishable food items are still needed for the food banks in our area.

Saturday, May 6

FOOTLOOSE: The Torrington High School Student Theatre is presenting the musical Footloose in the THS Little Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 4, 5, 6 at 7 p.m. The show is directed by Brendan Eckert and Veronica Gelormino, with musical direction by Brittany Rondeau. The set-design is by Victor Leger and the show is produced by Sybil Chamberlin. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased in advance by emailing schamberlin@torrington.org or at the door the night of the performances. KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: The Torrington Democratic Town Committee will hold its Second Annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday May 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the home of Keri and Chris Hoehne located at 603 New Harwinton Road in Torrington. The party is open to all Democrats and will feature authentic Derby fare and drink including Mint Juleps. Don’t forget your Derby attire and hat. For more information, call Danielle at 860-806-1503 or danielle.l.palladino@gmail.com or Paul at 860-626-1485 or paulsum06790@gmail.com SMOKE ALARM INSTALL: The Winchester Fire Marshall, the Winsted Fire Department, the Winchester Center Fire Department and the American Red Cross are partnering for a Smoke Alarm Install Event, May 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsors will visit homes to install free smoke alarms and share other safety tips. To schedule a visit, go to http://www. redcross.org/ct/schedule-avisit or call 877-287-3327 and select option 1. For information, call the Fire Marshall at 860-379-8771. SEED LIBRARIES: Join Master Gardener Eric Frisk for an introduction to seed libraries at the Harwinton Public Library on May 6at 10a.m. Find out how you can take part in Harwinton’s Seed Library by saving and sharing seeds from your own plants. Register by calling the Library at 860495-9113. BABE RUTH TRYOUTS: Torrington Babe Ruth is having tryouts Saturday May 6 at the Babe Ruth field (Oak Avenue at 10 a.m.; the rain date is Sunday, May 7 at 10 a.m. All new players and returning Minors players need to be present, we will be accepting new application at tryouts. All Torrington and Harwinton players are welcome. For information, contact Jim Pescatore email him: jptrw@yahoo.com. MOSAIC TRIO CONCERT: The Mosaic Trio and Friends will appear in concert on Saturday May 6, 5 p.m. in Norfolk’s Battell Chapel, performing below a restored Maitland Armstrong stained glass window. The trio features Lu Sun on violin, Pat Daly Vance on viola, and Peter Zay on cello, joined by special guests Curt Blood on clarinet for the Mozart Clarinet Quintet and Curtis Macomber on violin for the Schubert String Quintet. The performance is underwritten through a grant to the Battell Arts Foundation. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Battell Chapel Windows Project. This will be the first scheduled event with the newly restored window on display. Call 860-542-5721 for reservations or visit http:// norfolkctucc.org/ucc/event/ the-mosaic-trio-in-concert/ to purchase tickets: $125 Patron Seating, $75 Priority Seating, $35 General Seating. SPRING POWER-UP: The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s annual Spring Power-Up will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at the museum grounds, 31 KentCornwall Road, Kent, next to the Eric Sloane Museum, a mile north of Kent Center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors: CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation on this day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For information call (860) 9270050 or check our website www.ctamachinery.com. AUTHOR TALK: Author Christine Ieronimo will present a program based on her book “A Thirst for Home” at the Morris Public Library on Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a reception and book signing. Participants age 7 and up are asked to register and may do so by calling 860-567-7440. VOLUNTEER DAY: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut) will hold a spring Volunteer Day on Saturday, May 6, -9 a.m. --3 p.m. The Rain Date is Sunday, May 7. In addition to meeting our wonderful horses, there will be a tack sale from 12-3 p.m. with saddles, blankets and other equipment. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. For more information visit www.horseofct. org or call 860-868-1960. HOUSE TOURS: The Seth Thomas Bradstreet House will open for free, guided tours on Saturday, May 6 and will be open on weekends until June 24 (except Memorial Day weekend) and from Sept. 9-Oct. 30. Tours are held at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.; to arrange an alternate visit, call 860-283-5253. TAG, BOOK SALE: The United Methodist Church of Litchfield, 69 West St., will hold a “Books & Bargains” tag sale of gently used items and books on Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Stock up for summer reading or hunt for useful household gadgets and gear.

For more information, go to litchfieldumc.org or call the church at 860-567-5022. TEA WITH FRIENDS: The Friends of the Roxbury Library invite members of the public to “Tea with the Friends”, a festive spring tea party at the Minor Memorial Library on Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m. Afternoon tea and treats will be served to mothers, fathers, grandparents, boys, girls, dolls and stuffed animals, and activities and crafts will be offered as part of the entertainment. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Roxbury Library. Space is limited, and tickets are required; order at www.minormemoriallibrary.org or in person at the library. CO-ED BUNCO: The5th Annual Co-Ed Bunco Comes To Bantam will be held by the Bantam Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary on Saturday, May 6 at the Bantam Firehouse, 92 Doyle Rd., Bantam. Doors open at 5 p.m., first game starts at 6 p.m. Registration is $20 per person, space is limited to 80 people. The event will feature appetizers, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages; bring your own adult beverage, if you wish. Call Joanne Wright at 860/361-6247to reserve your space or for further information. Reservations can also be made through any BFCLA member. Proceeds benefit the auxiliary’s scholarship fund. ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY: Astor Galleries presents an antique appraisal day to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Brookdale Litchfield Hills; 376 Goshen Road, Torrington. Stephen Cardile, a long-time appraiser and founder of Astor Galleries will bring a team of recognized expert appraisers including Mara Dean (fine art appraiser), and Alex Salazar (fine art consultant) to Torrington for the first time. No appointments are necessary. Items will be appraised for just $10 each (or $25 for 3 items). For more information, email stephen@astorgalleries.com or call 800-7847876. FOODIES: Foodies — Guacamole and Salsa, will be held May 6, 2-3 p.m. for grades 5-12 at the Burlington library. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo one day late by learning how to make guacamole and salsa. It is much easier than you may think. Registration required online at www.burlingtonctlibrary.info, or stop by the library. LWV EVENT: The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County will host Arthur House, the state’s Chief Cyber Security Risk Officer, responsible for enhancing cybersecurity prevention and protection at the Interna- tional Luncheon on May 6 at the Litchfield Country Club. The luncheon will be held at the Litchfield Country Club at 12:00 PM, 256 Old South Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759. Tickets are $35.00. RSVP - lwvoflc@gmail or call 860 491 9099. Send check to LWV of LC, Box 899, Litchfield, CT, 06759 DECLUTTERING: “The Habit of DeCluttering” presented by Deirdre Dolan Nesline, will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Reading Room at Kent Memorial Library. She will provide tips to achieve positive results for those with small to medium clutter habits. You will leave with a roadmap to address your clutter habit. This program is free and open to public; please register. For more information, call 860927-3761 or go to kentmemoriallibrary.org. SPRING POWER UP: Connecticut Antique Machinery Association will hold its annual Spring Power-Up on Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, Kent. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors: CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation all day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For information call 860-927-0050 or check our website www.ctamachinery. com.