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2018-10-15 -

Monday Oct. 15

HARVEST BUFFET: The community is invited to participate in the Torrington Woman’s Club’s annual Harvest Buffet fundraiser, set for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Marino’s Restaurant, 12 Pinewoods Road, Torrington. The buffet starts at 5 p.m. and is followed by a wine raffle. Reservations are available by calling Marie at 860-489-6189 no later than Tuesday, Oct. 16. Tickets are $30 and will not be available for purchase at the door.

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.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Evening Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. This month's book is “The Night Strangers” by Chris Bohjalian. Drop in.

PARENT FOCUS GROUP: Region 1 school district’s Regional Task Force, Parent Focus Group, will meet Oct. 15, 6 p.m. in Room 133, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Falls Village. All parents invited for a frank conversation about the kinds of activities they know to be happening outside of school that may not be recorded or reflected in the data.

SEMI-ANNUAL TAG SALE: Lourdes of Litchfield will hold its semi-annual tag sale, Oct. 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, and Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations may be dropped off at Pilgrim Hall, Oct. 16-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. —small furniture items, china, clothing and tools; must be in good condition and all electronic items must be in working order. No upholstered furniture or mattresses. For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

RESCHEDULED: CARS FOR KIDS: Because of the wet weather, Valley Collector Car Club (VCCC), and the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club (LHHAC) will collaborate with the Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) have postponed the 6th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show until Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 pm. Exhibitors can arrive at 8 a.m, $10 fee, spectators, $5 per car. For further information contact Hedy Barton, Director of Development and Public Relations at 860-567-9423, extension 252; or email hbarton@cjryouth.org.

Tuesday Oct. 16

HALLOWEEN DANCE: The Winsted Lions Club Halloween Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at Chatterleys Banquet Facility, Torrington, 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, advance tickets recommended. Music by Night Moves, hot hors d’oeuvres, coffee and a cash bar is included. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded. For tickets call Blanche Sewell at 860-489-8656 or Joe at 860-921-6644

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is held St. Paul’s Church on Charles Street, Torrington, Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will continue weekly through October. Local farmers will have fresh produce, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, crafts, and other seasonal items for sale.

HOUSATONIC CAMERA CLUB: “From Glaciers to Granite: Acadia National Park- A Centennial Celebration” will be presented at the next Housatonic Camera Club meeting, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. The presentation highlights the park and years of photography to produce the national award-winning book of similar title by Rizzoli Publishers. Meetings are free and open to the public and are held at Noble Horizons, Salisbury, BUSINESS CLASSES: Taxation for Small Business classes are being offered at The Roberts Tax Group, 49 Main St., Suite 2, Torrington, CT. The classes begin Tuesday, Oct. 16. Call 860-238-4847 for more information or to register. The series is in partnership with the Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, Winchester Economic Development Commission and SCORE.

AUTHOR SERIES: White Hart Author Series: George Howe Colt: “The Game”, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at the White Hart Inn, Salisbury. The series is presented in collaboration with Oblong Books & Music and the Scoville Memorial Library.

Wednesday Oct. 17

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.

HIDDEN LANDSCAPES: The Torrington Historical Society will host a free program on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. in the Carriage House Gallery of the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main Street. Lucianne Lavin Ph.D., Director of Research and Collections at the Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, will present “Our Hidden Landscapes: Stone Cultural Features & Native American Ceremonial Sites.”

Thursday Oct. 18

SEMI-ANNUAL TAG SALE: Lourdes of Litchfield will hold its semi-annual tag sale, Oct. 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, and Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information: Call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

FREE DOCUMENTARY: Thursday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. “Building A Great Life” a one-hour documentary exploring how the notion of closing state institutions in favor of community living for persons with intellectual disabilities, presented by LARC and The ARC CT, will be held Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, Torrington. Discussion will follow and light refreshments will be served. Free, registration is required. Information available at www.litchfieldarc.org.

EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER: The Community Kitchen of Torrington is holding the 9th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, Oct. 18, 5-7:30 p.m., Torrington Elks on 70 Litchfield St, Torrington. $10 Soup only, $20 soup and ceramic bowl and $50 family with soup and 1 bowl. Children under 5 free. Any questions call Marilyn 860 482-0356.

THE COLONIAL GOODWIFE: “The Not So Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife” will be presented Oct. 18, 5:30-9 p.m. at Chatterley’s Banquet Facility, Pinewoods Road, Torrington. Cost is $40 with a buffet dinner. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.northwestcf.org/ womenandgirls

AVOIDING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION:

Brandywine Living is partnering with law firm Czepiga, Daly, Pope & Perri to offer a free dinner and seminar, “Protecting Your Pocketbook: Avoiding Financial Exploitation in the Later Years” Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m. at Brandywine Living Community located at 19 Constitution Way in Litchfield. RSVP at 860-5679500. Light refreshments provided.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Afternoon Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m. This month's book is “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. Drop in.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will meet 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.

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.

Friday Oct. 19

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.

DOO WOP PARTY: Winsted Youth Service Bureau will hold its annual Doo Wop Party fundraiser, Friday, Oct. 19, 6:30-10 p.m. at Chatterly’s Banqueting Hall, Torrington. Dress in vintage 50s attired and enjoy dinner, a costume contest, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets $40. Reserve at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/50s-doo-wopparty-annual-wysb-fall-fundraisertickets-49744100945#tickets

TMS FALL FEST: Torrington Middle School's Fall Fest will take place on Friday, Oct.19, 5:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by TMS, Torrington Library, and Ruwet Farms, with hayrides around the school thanks to Ruwet, magician Ed Popielarczyk (who is generously performing for free thanks to his longstanding connection with the Torrington Library's children and teens department), story time for kids and more.

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