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ROAD RACE: Friends of Brodie Park and New Hartford Recreation present the annual Race Around the Lake on Sunday, May 28. Registration begins at 8:30a.m. Race starts promptly at 10 a.m. Join your neighbors to run, walk, cheer or volunteer at this 3.5 miles fun run/walk around West Hill Lake at Brodie Park. FISHING DERBY: New Hartford Recreation Department presents the 10th Annual David Childs Memorial Fishing Derby along the Farmington River. The event begins on Saturday, May 27, at 7 am and ends on Sunday, May 28 at 3:30 p.m. There are Adult and Youth prizes with a top prize of $1,000. Cost is $10 for adults, $3 for ages 12 and under or a $15 maximum per family. Pre-registration is required; register in person at UpCountry Sportfishing, 352 Main Street or New Hartford Town Hall, 530 Main St., or go to https://newhartfordrec. recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=14. LIME ROCK CAR SHOW: Lime Rock Park in Lakeville hosts The Royals’ Garage Sunday Car Show on Sunday, May 28, featuring muscle cars, import/tuners, street rods, motorcycles, classic cars, antiques, race cars, trucks, and even some homemade contraptions, on the Sam Posey Straight as the final day of the Pirelli World Challenge race weekend (those who have a weekend ticket are admitted at no additional charge into the show). For all others,entry fee is $5 adults in advance or $10 at the gate; current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces (with any proof of service) as well as children 16 and under are free. Show entry for vehicles is 9 to 10:30 a.m., with spectators encouraged to arrive at 11 a.m. limerock. com/car-shows GARDEN STROLL: Join George McCleary, the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden’s Site Horticulturist, for a guided stroll through Ferriday Gardens, May 28, 2-4 p.m. Take in all the colors and scents of the beautiful blooms. Ask gardening advice from an expert and learn about historic varieties of annuals and perennials. Rain or shine. $10 per person; CTL Members free. The BellamyFerriday House & Garden is located at 9 Main Street North, Bethlehem. For information, visit www.ctlandmarks.org; or call 203-266-7596. SUMMA FUNERAL: The funeral arrangements for Robert “Bob” J. Summa of Canton who passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 are incomplete and will be announced shortly. Go to www.cookfuneralhomect.com for more information. FOXWOODS TRIP: The Sons Of Italy, 34 Center St., Torrington is hosting a bus trip to Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets on Sunday, June 4. Bus leave the Sons Of Italy parking lot 34 Center Street at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and includes a $20 slot or food voucher. Call 860482-1226 for more information or to secure your seat. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: Newfield Cemetery on Mountain Road, Torrington, will hold its annual Memorial Day Service of Recognition on Sun., May 28 at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. SERVICE OF RECOGNITION: First Ecclesiastical Cemetery on Goshen Rd., Torrington, will hold its annual Memorial Day Service of Recognition on Sun., May 28 at 12: p.m. The public is invited to attend this oldest cemetery in Torrington. ART SHOW: Trinity Gallery Art Show will be held May 27-29, June 3-4, 12-4 p.m. An acrylic lecture and demo by Boston artist Adria Arches will be held Sunday June 4, 12:302:30 p.m., door prize drawing at 2:20 p.m.

Monday, May 29

MEMORIAL DAY MASS: There will be a Memorial Day Mass at 12 p.m. at the New St. Francis Cemetery, 863 South Main Street, Torrington. The Rev. Robert Tucker will celebrate Mass. Everyone is invited. TOWN PICNIC: A Memorial Day Old Fashioned Town Picnic will be held Monday, May 29, 2 p.m. at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion. Admission is free. There will be live music and activities for children. Bring a dish to share. FOXWOODS TRIP: The Sons Of Italy, 34 Center St., Torrington is hosting a bus trip to Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets on Sunday, June 4. Bus leave the Sons Of Italy parking lot 34 Center Street at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and includes a $20 slot or food voucher. Call 860482-1226 for more information or to secure your seat. NO TRASH PICKUP: There will be no curbside collection of trash and recyclables on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 in Torrington. There will be a one-day delay for pick up of all municipal solid waste and recyclables collection for the remainder of the week following Memorial Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. The regular schedule will resume the following week. ART SHOW: Trinity Gallery Art Show will be held May 27-29, June 3-4, 12-4 p.m. An acrylic lecture and demo by Boston artist Adria Arches will be held Sunday June 4, 12:302:30 p.m., door prize drawing at 2:20 p.m.

Tuesday, May 30

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.

Wednesday, May 31

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 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369. CARE PACKAGE DRIVE: A care package drive and networking night in honor of Military Appreciation Month will be held May 31, 5:30 p.m. at Brandywine Living in Litchfield, with cocktails and appetizers. Bring donations for care packages to be sent to active duty troops. To RSVP, call Maria or Nanette at 860-567-9500 or email at mowens@brandycare.com or nbergin@brandycare.com. FOXWOODS TRIP: The Sons Of Italy, 34 Center St., Torrington is hosting a bus trip to Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets on Sunday, June 4. Bus leave the Sons Of Italy parking lot 34 Center Street at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and includes a $20 slot or food voucher. Call 860482-1226 for more information or to secure your seat. RUSSIA 2017: Hotchkiss School Russian instructor Keith Moon will lead a discussion, “Russia 2017: What’s Going On?”, May 31 at 2 p.m. Moon, who lived and studied in the former Soviet Union and travels frequently throughout Russia, holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College, a graduate degree from Harvard University, and has taught Russian at Hotchkiss for more than 25 years. Register for the free