CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 23

WOMAN’S CLUB BANQUET: The Torrington Woman’s Club will celebrate the culmination of its 95th year with the annual Spring Banquet on Monday, June 4, at Fairview Farm Golf Course. Officers for 2018-2019 will be installed at that time. Entertainment will be provided by the husband wife team, “The Willie and Jan Band.” Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m. with dinner served at 12 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person; reservation deadline is May 30. Call Marie at 860-489-6189 for reservations and entrée choices.

INDOOR PICNIC: Memorial Day Indoor Picnic with entertainment will be held at the Winsted Senior Center, May 23, 12-2 p.m. “Golden Oldies” will entertain us with favorite music of Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra and more. Cost: $5 for members, $6 for non-members. Raffle drawings after lunch. For information, call 860379-4252 or 860-379-8325.

PAINT NITE FUNDRAISER: Paint Nite at Bakerville Library, New Hartford, will be held Wednesday, May 23, 7-9 p.m. All materials supplied. You don’t have to be a painter to produce a nice piece. Refreshments provided. Tickets are $45 each. Visit the Library at 6 Maple Hollow, New Hartford or go to bakervillelibrary.org for the link for tickets. The event is for adults only.

PUBLIC WORKS FOOD DRIVE: The Torrington Public Works Department joins the Fill-A-Public Works Truck Food Drive during National Public Works Week, from May 21-25, and will support the Friendly Hands Food Bank in Torrington. Non-perishable food can be dropped-off at City Hall, the Sullivan Senior Center, the Torrington Armory or the Arthur Street Public Works Garages.

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.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

COMMUNITY TAG SALE: A community tag sale will be held June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Winchester Center Green, Route 263 and West Road. Spaces available, 12x12 for $10. Fried Dough and hot dogs will be available as well as baked goods for sale. Contact the Winchester Center Congregational Church office: 860-3798900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.

AUDUBON MEETING, DINNER: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society’s annual meeting and dinner is scheduled for Monday, June 4 at Chatterly’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington, with a social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the annual meeting at 7:15 p.m., followed by a program at 7:30. “Audubon in Action” will be presented by National Audubon Society president David Yarnold. Reservations are due by May 29. Tickets are $26 per person. Mail checks to LHAS-AGM, P.O. Box 861, Litchfield, CT 06759. For information, call Shirley Gay at 860-452-0819.

Thursday, May 24

WOMAN’S CLUB BANQUET: The Torrington Woman’s Club will celebrate the culmination of its 95th year with the annual Spring Banquet on Monday, June 4, at Fairview Farm Golf Course. Officers for 2018-2019 will be installed at that time. Entertainment will be provided by the husband wife team, “The Willie and Jan Band.” Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m. with dinner served at 12 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person; reservation deadline is May 30. Call Marie at 860-489-6189 for reservations and entrée choices.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

PUBLIC WORKS FOOD DRIVE: The Torrington Public Works Department joins the Fill-A-Public Works Truck Food Drive during National Public Works Week, from May 21-25, and will support the Friendly Hands Food Bank in Torrington. Non-perishable food can be dropped-off at City Hall, the Sullivan Senior Center, the Torrington Armory or the Arthur Street Public Works Garages.

CHESS CLUB: 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 noon. For 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.

ESTATE PLANNING: The Roxbury Council Aging hosts a program with Mary Schinke, who will offer an overview of estate planning and end-of-life health care planning, along with best practices for protecting your legacy, May 24, 7 p.m. at Roxbury Town Hall, 29 North St. Reservations are suggested as seating is limited; call Jerrilynn Tiso at 860-2100201 by May 21.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

Friday, May 25

WOMAN’S CLUB BANQUET: The Torrington Woman’s Club will celebrate the culmination of its 95th year with the annual Spring Banquet on Monday, June 4, at Fairview Farm Golf Course. Officers for 2018-2019 will be installed at that time. Entertainment will be provided by the husband wife team, “The Willie and Jan Band.” Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m. with dinner served at 12 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person; reservation deadline is May 30. Call Marie at 860-489-6189 for reservations and entrée choices.

AFTER SCHOOL FUN: After School Fun – Spring Session, at the Morris Public Library, will be offered Friday, May 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. with a story, crafts and activities. Pick up after school (James Morris School, Morris) by a librarian is offered – just bring a note to school.students will earn credits towards their school reading log when attending this program. Details and registration: 860567-7440.

PUBLIC WORKS FOOD DRIVE: The Torrington Public Works Department joins the Fill-A-Public Works Truck Food Drive during National Public Works Week, from May 21-25, and will support the Friendly Hands Food Bank in Torrington. Non-perishable food can be dropped-off at City Hall, the Sullivan Senior Center, the Torrington Armory or the Arthur Street Public Works Garages.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

COMMUNITY TAG SALE: A community tag sale will be held June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Winchester Center Green, Route 263 and West Road. Spaces available, 12x12 for $10. Fried Dough and hot dogs will be available as well as baked goods for sale. Contact the Winchester Center Congregational Church office: 860-3798900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.

AUDUBON MEETING, DINNER: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society’s annual meeting and dinner is scheduled for Monday, June 4 at Chatterly’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington, with a social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the annual meeting at 7:15 p.m., followed by a program at 7:30. “Audubon in Action” will be presented by National Audubon Society president David Yarnold. Reservations are due by May 29. Tickets are $26 per person. Mail checks to LHAS-AGM, P.O. Box 861, Litchfield, CT 06759. For information, call Shirley Gay at 860-452-0819.

Saturday, May 26

WOMAN’S CLUB BANQUET: The Torrington Woman’s Club will celebrate the culmination of its 95th year with the annual Spring Banquet on Monday, June 4, at Fairview Farm Golf Course. Officers for 2018-2019 will be installed at that time. Entertainment will be provided by the husband wife team, “The Willie and Jan Band.” Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m. with dinner served at 12 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person; reservation deadline is May 30. Call Marie at 860-489-6189 for reservations and entrée choices.

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.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR: Morris Friends & Neighbors, a volunteer organization which provides aid/services to Morris residents in need, will hold a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, June 2, 10a.m.-3 p.m. 15 South Street, Morris. A few spots open and to email morrisfriendsneighbors@yahoo.com or call MaryAnn at 860-485-3483 for more information.

NORFOLK MARKET: Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off its 13th summer season on May 19 10 a.m. on the town hall lawn, 19 Maple Avenue, Norfolk. Joining farmers and artisans will be Leslie Watkins of Dandelion Cottage who will be in the “Ask the Gardener” booth to answer your horticultural questions. All special events and a complete list of vendors are listed on the market website www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org. and on Facebook and Instagram.

COMMUNITY TAG SALE: A community tag sale will be held June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Winchester Center Green, Route 263 and West Road. Spaces available, 12x12 for $10. Fried Dough and hot dogs will be available as well as baked goods for sale. Contact the Winchester Center Congregational Church office: 860-3798900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Roxbury Congregational Church will hold a Pancake Breakfast to help with costs for its Service Trip to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota, May 26, 8-10 a.m. The cost for the breakfast is $5 per person, with a family maximum of $25. Gluten-free pancakes will be available. The church is located in Roxbury at 24 Church Street (Rt. 317). For information, call 860-355-1978.

AUDUBON MEETING, DINNER: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society’s annual meeting and dinner is scheduled for Monday, June 4 at Chatterly’s Banquet Facility, 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington, with a social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the annual meeting at 7:15 p.m., followed by a program at 7:30. “Audubon in Action” will be presented by National Audubon Society president David Yarnold. Reservations are due by May 29. Tickets are $26 per person. Mail checks to LHAS-AGM, P.O. Box 861, Litchfield, CT 06759. For information, call Shirley Gay at 860-452-0819.