CALENDAR

Saturday, Nov. 25

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Our Lady of Grace Church of the St Louis de Montfort Parish, 715 Bantam Road, Bantam, will hold a Christmas Bazaar Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Food available for purchase includes hot dogs and chili. To reserve a space or for more information, call Janice at 860-387-6435.

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.

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

HOLIDAY MOVIES: The Warner Theatre is once again kicking off the holiday season by inviting the community to enjoy two films on our big screen for the 5th Annual Holiday Movie Event on Saturday, Nov. 25. Free popcorn will be provided for both films, compliments of Elevator Service Company. The Santa Clause will be shown at 1 p.m., followed by Love Actually at 7 p.m. Tickets Love Actually are $5; reserve at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: The historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 17. The Van Vleck house is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.

FREE CLOTHES: Free clothes for everyone at Workman Memorial AMEZ Church, 60 Brightwoood Ave., Torrington, Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following:Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 860-489-2274.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

HOLIDAY FAIR: St. Paul's Holiday Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, 802 Bantam Road, Bantam. White elephant table, handmade gifts, baked goods, jewelry, handmade quilt raffle, and lunch will be available.

Sunday, Nov. 26

HOLIDAY MARKETS: The Goshen Farmers Market is once again holding Sunday afternoon Holiday Markets every Sunday through Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m. at the St. Thomas Church Hall, 71 North Street, Route 63, Goshen. The market provides local seasonal produce for the holidays, as well as quality handcrafted gifts made locally. GFM Holiday Market is still accepting vendors of quality locally produced items. See the website for details: http://goshenfarmersmarket.com/gfm-holiday-markets. ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: The historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 17. The Van Vleck house is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.

GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will be open starting Nov. 5, Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (after Mass) to 4 p.m, until Dec. 23. The Shrine is located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield. For information go to www.shrinect.org MORRIS TREE LIGHTING: Morris will light its Holiday Tree on the Morris Town Green with Christmas Carols with the Wamogo Regional High School chorus after Santa Claus officially lights the tree. Then head to community hall for hot chocolate and treats, a holiday craft and meet with Santa (grades 6 and under. Events begin at 4:30 p.m. and all are welcome.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

Monday, Nov. 27

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

OVERNIGHT PARKING: From now through March 31, 2018, all parking on city streets in Torrington is banned. Any vehicle parked for more than an hour during this time period will be fined $20 for each time they are in violation. During a storm, vehicles may be towed at owner expense if the owner is not available to move it. This ban is a safety measure for motorists and emergency vehicles, improving the efficiency of plowing and clearing over 40 square miles of city streets.

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following:Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 86-489-2274.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

HATHA YOGA: Yoga Classes will be held at Wisdom House, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30 p.m. Breathe, stretch and deeply relax with Barbara Putnam. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465 to register.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library. THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

Wednesday, Nov. 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 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 860379-3369.

GIFT SHOP OPEN: The Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will be open starting Nov. 5, MOnday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (after Mass) to 4 p.m, until Dec. 23. The Shrine is located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield. For information go to www.shrinect.org

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following:Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 86-489-2274.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library.

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

Thursday, Nov. 30

NORTH END TREE LIGHTING: The North End Community Tree Lighting will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30. at the Torrington Police Department. The event will include a selection of holiday music prior to the tree lighting and will begin at 5 p.m. The public is welcome.

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.

THRIFT SHOP: Christmas at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop,120 Willow St., Winsted, is now open through Dec. 16.

NEW CHESS CLUB: A new group, the Litchfield County Chess Club, meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For information, call Alan at 850-430-9317.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 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. Games are now free of charge.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Open Mic Night will be held weekly on Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the at the Silo at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, hosted by Don Lowe, with music, spoken word, comedy and more. For details call 860-355-0300 or visit thesiloct.org.

FEAST AND SONG: 21st Annual Feast & Song will be held Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a fourcourse meal and a concert by the Goshen Festival Singers. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com or call the church at 860-491-2793

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

Friday, Dec. 1

CHRISTMAS TOWN FESTIVAL:

The 37th annual Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival will be held Dec. 1, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is held on and around the Bethlehem Town Green. More information can be found at www.christmastownfestival.com or call 203-266-7510 ext 300.

HOLIDAY LIGHT COMPETITION: Burlington Holiday Light Competition, for Burlington residents only, will be judged Dec. 12-13, weather permitting. Prizes will be awarded for Best Multicolored, and Best White Lights. Lights must be turned on for viewing between the hours of 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Register online at myburlingtonrec.com or fill out form at the Town Hall Recreation Department. Pre-registration required by Monday, Dec. 11.

FALLS VILLAGE CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Falls Village Children's Theater's Happy Holidays!, a musical revue, will be held Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m .at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village. For information and tickets, go to www.fvct.org

CHRISTMAS IN RIVERTON:

Christmas in Riverton will be held Dec. 1-3, on Friday events begin at 3:30 with a candlelight walk through town, holiday shopping, a festival of trees, a wine tasting tour and performances of “A Christmas Carol.” For information go to www.rivertonct.com or call 860-738-9953.

SALISBURY FORUM: Investigative journalist Martin Smith will present “Proxy Ways in the Middle East: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S.” Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Salisbury School, Route 44, Salisbury. His presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. All Salisbury Forum programs are free and everyone is invited.

LIGHT UP BEARDSLEY: Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library are holding a fundraiser to "Light up Beardsley, and are asking for donations. Watch as the lights of love for the library grow on the outside evergreen tree through the month of December. Stop by the library, mail in your donation or visitbeardsleylibrary.org and donate from now through the month of December. Donations are $1 per light; $25 for 50 lights; $50 for 100 lights. All proceeds benefit the library. Checks should be made out to The Friends of the Library. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., the Friends will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the library.

FEAST AND SONG: 21st Annual Feast & Song will be held Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Congregational, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a fourcourse meal and a concert by the Goshen Festival Singers. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com or call the church at 860-491-2793

THS ROMEO AND JULIET: Torrington High School theater students will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Little Theater at the high school, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by emailing Emily Patnaude at epatnaude@torrington.org or can be purchased at the door.

Saturday, Dec. 2

FILMMAKER SERIES: Documentary Filmmaker Series: A Light in the Dark: The Art and Life of Frank Mason with Exhibition, presented by Scott Mason, will be held Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For information, call 860435-2838 or visit scovillelibrary.org.

HOLIDAY SALE: The FFA students at Wamogo Regional High School are holding a holiday sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the high school, Wamogo Road off Route 202 in Litchfield. wreaths, poinsettias, and much more will be available, just in time for holiday decorating inside and outside the home.

COOKIE PALOOZA: “Cookie Palooza” Homemade Holiday Cookie Sale will be held Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at United Congregational Church 1622 Torringford St, Torrington, with assorted homemade holiday cookies, fudge and more, $10 / pound – boxes provided, and complimentary beverages. For information call 860482-8685.

ROXBURY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Roxbury Library are hosting a one-day, holiday book sale on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Hodge Memorial Library and Museum, 4 North Street, Roxbury, offering collectible books, gift books, and fine art books for sale. Patrons can browse through hundreds of books while waiting for the annual holiday tree lighting at 6 p.m., or come earlier in the day.

FALLS VILLAGE CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Falls Village Children's Theater's Happy Holidays!, a musical revue, will be held Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m .at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village. For information and tickets, go to www.fvct.org

ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: The historic Van Vleck House at Flanders Nature Center is the setting for the annual “Artisan Marketplace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 17. The Van Vleck house is located at the corner of Flanders and Church Hill Roads in Woodbury.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: A Holiday Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Litchfield Woods, 255 Roberts Street, Torrington.

OPEN HOUSE,SALE: Harwinton Public Library Holiday Open House and Craft Sale will be held Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. with crafts and gifts, a teacup action and a book cart sale. Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. If it snows, go to www.harwintonpl.org. For more information, call 860-485-9113.

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST: Torrington’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be held on Tuesday, Dec 12, sponsored by the Torrington Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Torrington Lions Club. Displays should be lit from 6-9 p.m. and consist of the following:Commercial: Christmas Display, and Residential: Decorated Doorway, Nativity, or Christmas Display. For questions regarding the Decorating Contest, contact the Torrington Parks and Recreation Department at 86489-2274.

CHILI COOKOFF: Warren Congregational Church Chili Cook Off , part of Warren’s Holiday on the Hill, will be held Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Taste and vote on entries, house chili, cornbread, coffee and soft drinks with free hot dogs for children under 12. Admission is $10 for adults, free for under 12. Enter your own chili for $10. First prize is half of the entry fees. The church is located at the corner of Routes 45 & 341. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of the meeting house and parish hall. To register your chili entry, call 860 868-7106 or email Carmen at wcongregational@gmail.com.