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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 860-3793369. DOLLAR SALE: Valley Thrift Shop’s dollar sale has been extended to June 17. Everything is priced $1 or less. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and is located at 714 Main St., Winsted. FLAG DAY: The students of Center School, Litchfield, will celebrate Flag Day with a program on the Green in the center of Litchfield. The children will be marching up for the program, which will begin at 10 a.m. and last about 20 minutes. JUNE COFFEEHOUSE: The Litchfield Writers Guild will present A June Coffee House-Fourteenth Edition, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, CT. Writer members of the Guild will read original, engaging stories, thoughtful essays or captivating memoirs for our audience. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to piano ambiance by pianist Hank Milligan on the Center’s Steinway. This is LWG’s signature yearly performance. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. contact the Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302, or email its president, Richard O. Benton for more information at robenton@optonline.net. AARP SAFE DRIVERS COURSE: AARP Safe Drivers Course will be hold the next classes at The Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday June 14, or Wednesday Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., cost is $15 for members, $20 for guests. Learn how to avoid driving hazards, no tests. Auto insurance available in most states. Preregistration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-5678302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org POET LAUREATE: Robert Rennie McQuilkin, Connecticut’s Poet Laureate, visits the Litchfield Community Center on Wednesday June 14, at 2 p.m. to read selections from his new book “North of Eden: New & Collected Poems.” Admission $5, pre-registration required. Call 860-567-8302 or visit www. thecommunitycenter.org CONSERVATION CORPS AUTHOR: The Torrington Historical Society will host local author and historian Marty Podskoch on June 14, 6:30 p.m., for a presentation based on his recent book, Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: History, Memories and Legacy. The event will take place in the Torrington Historical Society Carriage House Gallery, 192 Main Street, Torrington. Admission is $2 for guests; Torrington Historical Society members are free. Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, June 15

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 860-6203670 or email timceritello@gmail.com. SCRIPTURE TALKS: Fr. Richard Schebera, SMM, a much appreciated member of the summer staff at the Shrine and retired professor of Theology at St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO, will offer talks at Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Route 118, Litchfield. “Reading and Praying the Scriptures – Jesus: Who do you say I am?” will be presented June 15 and 22, 7-8:15 p.m. in the Grotto chapel. No registration required and a free will offering will be appreciated. All are welcome. For further information, call 860-567-1041 or e-mail: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s (CHH) Supportive Care Committee is inviting members of the public to attend its annual Service of Remembrance on Thursday, June 15th at 5 p.m. in the Hospital’s front circle, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington. The Service is open to everyone and provides an opportunity for grieving loved ones and caregivers to memorialize those who passed away in the past year at CHH. R.S.V.P. with the number of guests at 860-496-6349. BOOK GROUP: “An Appetite for Violets” by Martine Bailey will be discussed at the Harwinton Public LIbrary on Thursday, June 15 at 1:30 p.m. Copies are available at the front desk. Sponsored by the Harwinton Woman’s Club.

Friday, June 16

DOLLAR SALE: Valley Thrift Shop’s dollar sale has been extended to June 17. Everything is priced $1 or less. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and is located at 714 Main St., Winsted. TAG SALE: The Barkhamsted Historical Society will hold their Annual Tag Sale on June 16-17 at 9 a.m., at the Barkhamsted Town Garage on Route 44. Many items are available for purchase. The event helps maintain the society’s buildings as well as offer many programs and events during the year. FRIDAY FEAST AND DANCING FEET: Friday Feast and Dancing Feet is held at the Litchfield Community Center on the third Friday of each month and enjoy a light lunch, music and dancing. This month: Friday June 16, 2017 with music by “Jerry Carillo Orchestra; lunch from 12-2 p.m., cost is $7 per person. Pre-registration is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org OPENING RECEPTION: An opening reception for Judith Wyer’s paintings exhibit at the David M. Hunt Library, Falls Village, will be held June 16, 7 p.m. The exhibit, “Presence,” runs through July 15. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. EAGLES IN CT: Friends of Peoples State Forest present “Eagles in Connecticut” on June 16, 6:30- 7:30 p.m. with DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Brian Hess. Peoples Nature Museum. (location might have to be moved to the Peoples State Forest Matthies Grove pavilion) RSVP not required, but appreciated at ctfalps@gmail.com or call/text 860882-9632. ART RECEPTION: A reception for the I.C. Artists exhibit “Mending Art” will be held on Friday, June 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library. The public is welcome to attend. The art show runs through June 30 and may be seen during regular library hours. For more information call the library at 860-485-9113.