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Friday, Oct. 13

SCARECROW CONTEST: Burlington Residents or Businesses may enter the town Scarecrow Contest, with a theme of “Recycling.” Categories include Best Use of Recycled Materials and Scariest. To register, pay a $5 entry fee and send a photo of your creation to parksandrec@burlingtonct.us The deadline is Oct. 20; winners announced Oct. 27.

THEATER FUNDRAISER: An evening of wine and beer tasting will be given by the Friends of the Thomaston Opera House on Friday, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. at the LYCEUM, 181 Main St, Terryville. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, include hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle prizes, an art display by the Ten-2-One artists all tied together by live background music. Proceeds will help pay for the restoration of the historic Thomaston Opera House. To purchase tickets, go to www.LandmarkCommunityTheater.org or call the box office 860-283-6250.

SCARY MOVIE MATINEE: Afterschool Scary Movie Matinee for Friday the 13th, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m. at the Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place, WInsted. For teens. Call the library for more details. 860-379-6043

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/ GoshenPlayers49.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 1. Geronimo bingo, 9-11 a.m, $5; games and Wii bowling, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $5; chowder all afternoon, $3, order by Oct. 27, takeout available. Raffle drawings at 3:30 p.m., tickets available from Oct. 25 on. For information call the center at 860-489-2211.

HAUNTED TRAIL: Harrybrooke Park in New Milford will host the fourth annual “Haunted Trail” fundraising event, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, 6-10 p.m. each night for $15/person entry fee. Harrybrooke is partnering with The New Milford Lions Club, Northville Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, The Children’s Center and The United Methodist Church. Tickets are available online this year at Universe.com/scarrybrooke for $15/person.

PAINTING GROUP: On Friday, October 13th at 6:30 pm Shades of Northwest Hills will meet at the South End Firehouse on Antolini Road in New Hartford, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. Members will paint thank you veteran cards led by club member, Kelli Peet. Members should bring their usual painting supplies. Surfaces and paints will be supplied by the club. Interested painters can contact Lori at 860-583-7540 for more information, or find the club on Facebook.

HARVEST DINNER: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall. Tickets $25, $45 for a family of parents and children under 15 only. The Shrine is located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, in Litchfield. For further information, call: 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

AFTERSCHOOL FUN: After School Fun at the Morris Public Library, with stories and crafts for grades K-2,will be held Oct. 13, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Space is limited. For details and registration call 860-567-7440.

TASTING, ART SHOW: The Friends of the Thomaston Opera House will hold the second annual “Wine & Beer Tasting” fundraiser at the Lyceum,181 Main St., Terryville, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. with live music, raffle prizes, a silent auction and an art show. In addition to larger wall paintings, the Ten-2-One Artists will also be showcasing a selection of miniatures, prints and notecards. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. To purchase tickets online: www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER: A pasta dinner and auction to benefit Friendly Hands Food Bank will be held Oct. 13, 5-7:30 p.m. at St. Peter/St. Francis School i nthe cafeteria. Dinner will be prepared by Scarpellis, auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, free for children under 6, and can be purchased at the food bank at 50 King St. or at the door. For information call 860-482-3338.

WASTE COLLECTION: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility on Bogue Road on Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free, but residents must register; call your town hall for details.

FALL FESTIVAL: Celebrate Halloween at the St. Anthony School Parents Guild Fall Festival on Saturday, 4-6 p.m. at Ruwet Farm, located on East Pearl Road in Torrington. The event is open to the public. The cost of $10 per child includes a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin to take home (parents are allowed to ride too), visiting the haunted house, walking through the corn maze, games, and a bonfire by the pond. Hot dogs, salt potatoes, popcorn, water, juice and soda will also available for purchase. All children attending the event must be accompanied by an adult (no drop-offs). Children and adults are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes. To RSVP or for more information, go to the Event listing on the Saint Anthony School Facebook page or email the Parents Guild at pto@saswinsted.org.

CHURCH DRIVE: The Congregational Church Of Burlington will hold its 2017 Annual Clothing & Household Items drive with a can and bottle drive on Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 268 Spielman Highway, Burlington.

Saturday, Oct. 14

AUCTION IN THE VILLAGE: A Benefit for the David M. Hunt Library, Auction in the Village, will be held Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m. at The Center on Main – 103 Main St, Falls Village. Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 at the door – Call 860-824-7424 or visit www.huntlibrary.org

SPIRITUALITY EVENT: “The Spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin-Session 1” will be held Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wisdom House, Litchfield. A frequent presenter on Teilhard, Sally Campbell Woodhall will lead you on an exploration of this scientist and Jesuit priest’s evolutionary and transformative theology. $55, includes lunch. To register call Wisdom House at 860-567-3163 or email programs@wisdomhouse.org

TRIBUTE CONCERT: Northwestern Regional High School, Winsted, will host a tribute concert to honor the career of long time music educator Francis P. Shea who passed away this summer, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. in the school auditorium. The concert will feature music played by the Alumni Jazz Band, the Harmonious Brass, and high school students in Northwestern’s Wind Symphony who will be joined by over 50 alumni musicians from around the country who played under Shea during his career. Donations for the Frank Shea Memorial Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the door.

COLLECTION DRIVE: Congregational Church Of Burlington will hold its 2017 Annual Clothing & Household Items drive with Can and Bottle drive, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 268 Spielman Highway, Burlington. Clothing, shoes, bedding/towels/linens, and accessories; electrical items, toys & games, kitchen items, frames/pictures, arts/crafts, and sporting goods; CDS, DVDS, and books. No large furniture or tube tvs; items must be in good, clean and sellable condition.

BOOK CLUB: Saturday Book Club:”Days Without End” by Sebastian Barry at the Scoville Memorial Library, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. in the Oak Room.

SALISBURY SUMMERS: Youthful Salisbury Summers: Stories of Past and Present, hosted by the Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library, will be held Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Selections from the Salisbury Oral History Project will also be read.

BEIRUT REMEMBRANCE: Connecticut Beirut Memorial Committee and Post 44 of the American Legion of Bantam will celebrate the lives of troops who were killed while in Beirut on a peace-keeping-mission during the Lebanese Civil War during a ceremony on Oct. 14, 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/ Goshen-Players49.

NIGHTS AT THE BEEKLEY: Nights at the Beekley at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, opens its 11th season with Kim Richey, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. For details call 860-379-7235.

OUTDOOR FARMERS' MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market continues until Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Center School parking lot, rain or shine. Following that, the market moves indoors to the Litchfield Community Center. Over 15 vendors participate offering seasonal field-fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs and much more. For more information and to see what's on the agenda for market day go to http:// www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org

HAUNTED TRAIL: Harry-brooke Park in New Milford will host the fourth annual “Haunted Trail” fundraising event, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, 6-10 p.m. each night for $15/person entry fee. Harry-brooke is partnering with The New Milford Lions Club, Northville Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, The Children’s Center and The United Methodist Church. Tickets are available online this year at Universe.com/scarrybrooke for $15/person.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Halloween Party Oct. 25. Tickets $5, available Oct. 10.Costume Parade, Halloween Activities and a special menu are all included. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

PAINTING SEMINAR: On Saturday, October 14th Shades of Northwest Hills Decorative Painting Club will be offering a painting seminar Oct. 14, 9 to 4:30 at the South End Firehouse on Antolini Road in New Hartford. Guest artist, Beth Wagner will teach a new multi media project “Flowers in a Watering Can.” Members pay $30, guests $45. Bring a lunch; snacks will be provided. A photo of the project and additional information can be found on the club’s Facebook page. Interested painters can contact Mary at 860-482-7416.

COFFEE HOUSE: Steam Vent Coffee House continues its fall season Oct. 14, 6-10 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main St. Performers include Eric Paradine, Adelaide Punkin Datzuk, Juan DeGuzman, Dave Kenna, Melanie Michaud, Corey Michael Rieman and Danielle Emberly. Mexican Night food theme in the cafe, 6-8 p.m., open mic at 6 p.m., followed by the performers after 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call Debbie 860-482-3491

CENTENNIAL EVENT: The Friends of Main Street, the Winchester Economic Development Commission, the Winchester Historical Society, and the Winsted Schools, invite all to celebrate the Winsted Centennial. Winsted was officially recognized by the State of Connecticut as a city in 1917 and to commend that event, a time capsule will be buried on the grounds of the Winchester Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. The capsule is to be opened in 2067. The rain date is Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.

MVFD OPEN HOUSE: The Morris Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 14, 12-4 p.m. “Come see what we do,” meet the firefighters, ride a fire truck, have a free hot dog and enjoy the bounce house. All are welcome.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT: The public is invited to Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sugar House, to enjoy an evening of exploring the autumn sky by telescope with Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy club members Russ Leonard and Jim Kandefer. Children are welcome. Rain date is Oct. 20. Free for members, $5 guests. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-2633711, ext. 10, for more information.

PASSPORTS ON WHEELS: Passport on Wheels is coming to the Torrington Library Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a convenient and time-saving opportunity to apply for or renew a passport at the Library. Information and forms are available at the Library Reference Desk or the Post Office so that you can come prepared to have the USPS® help you complete your application or renewal. Once this process is complete, you can expect to receive your new passport in about 4 to 6 weeks. This is a drop-in event and all are welcome.

SCHOOL SALE: Colebrook Consolidated School's fifth grade hold its Pumpkin, Mum & Bake Sale at the school,452 Smith Hill Road, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

Sunday, Oct. 15

WORK FOR YOUTH: Youth in rades 6-12 are invited to sign up for a work day on Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Goshen, 5 Old Middle St. Brin a water bottle work gloves and a rake. For information, call 860491-2793.

FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST: Northfield Fire Company will hold a breakfast Sunday, 7:30-11 a.m. at the firehouse, 12 Knife Shop Road, Northfield. Firefighters serve pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon and home fries all made to order, $7 (all you can eat), $6 or $4 for children. For information call 860-2839303.

POETRY READING: Poetry Reading & Discussion withe the Wise Old Owls poetry group will be held Oct. 15, 1-2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., 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 visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

FILM SCREENING: “Dawn of Decline,” a film and discussion, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Cornwall Library. The event is free with refreshments.

MEDICARE ENROLLMENT: Medicare Part D Open Enrollment: review your Prescription Drug Plan. If a change of Plan is necessary for 2018, now is the time to make the change. The open enrollment period is from Oct. 15- Dec. 7. Trained personnel will be at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, to assist you with your healthcare and prescription drug plans. Appointments are required; call 860489-2211.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The SullivanSenior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 1. Geronimo bingo, 9-11 a.m, $5; games and Wii bowling, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $5; chowder all afternoon, $3, order by Oct. 27, takeout available. Raffle drawings at 3:30 p.m., tickets available from Oct. 25 on. For information call the center at 860-489-2211.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, will hold its annual Halloween Party Oct. 25. Tickets $5, available Oct. 10.Costume Parade, Halloween Activities and a special menu are all included. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

TURKEY SHOOTS: Torrington Fish & Game will hold turkey shoots every Sunday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 15-Nov. 19 at 650 Weed Road, Torrington. Food and refreshments, turkeys and cash prizes. For information call 860309-1826.

Monday, Oct. 16 GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49.

EXPLORE YOUR ANCESTRY: Explore your ancestry at the Harwinton Library on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Local expert Carol Bauby will be on hand to offer free one-on-one help in using Ancestry.com and other online genealogical resources. Call the Harwinton Library at 860-485-9113 to schedule your own individual session.

YALE’S GARGOYLES: An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University, presented by photographer and graphic designer Matthew Duman, at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. For details go to www.beekleylibrary.org or call 860-379-7235.

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Meet Winsted’s Democratic candidates Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at Noujaim”s Bistro, 436 Main St. Winsted. Candidates for the Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, Town Clerk and Constables will be available to meet the public.

SPIES IN THE FAMILY: Spies in the Family: A Conversation with Author Eva Dillon, will be held Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

BIRDING PROGRAM: Flanders Nature Center presents a program with area naturalist and longtime Woodbury Chris Wood who has been an active birder most of his life, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. at Flanders Studio which is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. To register call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 GOSHEN PLAYERS: Goshen Players is excited to presents the autumn stage production, DOUBT, A Parable, on Oct. 13-14, 20- 21, 27-28 at 8 pm and Oct. 15, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Goshen Players, Old Town Hall on 2 North Street at the Rotary in Goshen. For tickets and more information, call 860-491-9988, go to goshenplayers.org or Facebook.com/GoshenPlayers49. RETIREMENT PLANNING: The Beekely Memorial Library presents Social Security, Medicare 101 and Retirement Planning, hosted by the Northwest Community Bank, Oct. 18 at 12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. For details go to www.beekleylibrary.org or call 860-379-7235.

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 860-489-1226.

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.

CANDIDATES FORUM: Connecticut Academy For the Arts, 100 Prospect St., Torrington, will host a moderated forum for Board of Education candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Moderator is United Way executive director and former mayor Owen Quinn. Residents are encouraged to attend.

FILM AND SUPPER: Earth Film & Soup Supper, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen, in the fellowship room. The event is free.

GREENWAY WORKSHOP: The public is welcome to a free Interactive Workshop for the upcoming Still River Sue Grossman Greenway Extension, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. at Torrington City Hall in the auditorium, 140 Main St., presented by the City of Torrington and the BSC Group.

REGISTRAR SESSIONS: Hartland Registrars of Voters announce the following: Machines secured, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.; last day to register to vote in November, Oct. 31; municipal election, Nov. 7, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19

GOV. WILBUR CROSS: As part of its series of lectures about the 1930s, the Minor Memorial Library is presenting a program on the Progressive Movement in Connecticut on Thursday, Oct. 19. Eugene Leach, retired Trinity College professor, will present “Governor Wilbur Cross in Depression Connecticut: New Deal or Re-shuffle?” which will address the ways in which Connecticut responded to the challenges of the Great Depression. The library is handicapped-accessible. Call the library at 860-350-2181 for information.

LUNCH AND LEARN: At the League of Women Voters of Litchfield County’s next Lunch and Learn program, Oct. 19 at 12 p.m., the topic of civil discourse will be discussed, as well as how to hold civil conversations with those with whom we disagree, and reflect on how we might shape our comments so that they demonstrate respect for both political parties. The meeting will be held at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. AUTHOR TALK: Imagine That! Igniting Your Brain For Creativity & Peak Performance with Author James Mapes, will be held Oct. 19, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.