CALENDAR

Monday, Jan. 21

DRUMMING FOR PEACE: Drumming For Peace is continuing its participation in the Drums Around the World, drumming for an hour each month at sunset on the evening of the full moon, at Church of Christ Congregational, Routes 4/63, Goshen. Bring your own drums or use the drums/ rhythm instruments provided. No experience is needed. For further information, call Susan Strand at 860-482-6940 or send an email message to sstrand@snet.net. Jan. 21, 4:45 p.m.; Feb. 19, 5:15 p.m.; March 20, 6:45 p.m.; April 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 18, 8 p.m., June 17, 8:15 p.m., July 16, 8:15 p.m., Aug. 15, 7:45 p.m., Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m., Oct. 13, 6 p.m., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m., Dec. 12, 4:15 p.m. 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. EXPRESSIVE ARTS: An Expressive Arts Workshop for adults with Judith Bird will be held Jan. 21, 10 a.m. at the Harwinton Library. Create a personal art piece; no experience needed. Register by calling 860-485-9113. Snow date is Jan. 26.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

BOOK CLUB: Fiction Book Club meets Jan. 22, 7 p.m. at the Morris Public Library, discussing “Songs of Willow Frost” by Jamie Ford. To register and reserve a copy of the book, call 860-567-7440. ALPHA COURSE: The Alpha Course is being offered at Praise Christian Fellowship, Barkhamsted from January 22-April 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. For more information: 860-738-9039 or praisect.org Preregistration is required. Each informal session includes a free meal (donations appreciated).

Wednesday, Jan. 23

NAVIGATING TAXES: Navigating state, federal and local taxes, a free SCORE workshop for the home-based entrepreneur and presented by Donna GrocciaLubik, an agent and certified QuickBooks Pro advisor, will be held at the Harwinton Library, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Snow date Jan. 30. Free, register by calling the library at 860-485-9113.

TEEN WEDNESDAY: Teen Wednesdays: Makerspace Wednesdays, will be held Jan. 23, 2:15 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. In January, create duct tape and washi tape crafts; in February, make string art. All materials provided. 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/Children’s Events.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on January 23, 12:30- 5:30 p.m. at Praise Christian Fellowship, 52 New Hartford Road, Barkhamsted. To register to donate, call 1-800-REDCROSS or register online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins also welcome. $5 gift card to Dunkin Donuts will be emailed to the donors after the drive.

Thursday, Jan. 24

FARM BUREAU MEETING: The Litchfield County Farm Bureau and the Litchfield County Dairy Committee will hold its annual Winter Dinner Meeting, Jan. 24, at the UConn Extension Center, 843 University Drive, Torrington. A reception and silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required and the cost is $25. Call or text 203-5989701 or email lcfb@sbcglobal.net. Reservations due by Jan. 17.

TAI CHI, MEDITATION: Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Jampa Mackenzie Stewart of Valley Spirit and Wellness Center in Washington Depot, presents TaiChi & Meditation an Introduction, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m .at the Gunn Memorial Library, Wykeham Road, Washington. Snow date is Jan. 31. To register, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586.

AUTHOR TALK: “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” with Author John Bargh, will be held Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. A wine & cheese and book signing reception will follow the event. Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events

SQUADRON MEETING: The Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force meets Thursdays, 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, Jan. 25

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.

MOVIE MATINEES: The Morris Senior Center presents Movie Matinee Fridays on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 1 p.m., free of charge. Jan. 25, “A Simple Favor,” R. Feb. 8, “Hearts Beat Loud,” PG-13. Feb. 22, “Colette,” R.

FIVE POINTS SHOWS: Five Points Gallery, 33 Main St., Torrington, will open three concurrent shows: Heidi L. Johnson’s “/Polytechnicolor,” Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg’s “The Work of Birds,” both solo shows, and “Menagerie,” a group show, all running through Feb. 9. An artists panel discussion will be held Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and all exhibitions and educational events are free and open to the public.

ROBERT BURNS CELEBRATION: Happy Birthday Robbie Burns at the Cornwall Library, Pine Street, Cornwall, will be held Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m. Join the Friends of the Library for a Wee Dram of three single malt Scotch whiskies, some tasty homemade shortbread and even a little haggis. Listen to the words and ballads of this beloved Scottish poet and lyricist. If you have a favorite Burns poem or ballad, come prepared to share it. Space (and Scotch) is limited. $10/ person. Reservations and advance payment required. Visit the library for reservations at cornwallpubliclibrary.org or call 860-672-6874.

KIDSPLAY JOB FAIR: KidsPlay Children’s Museum is hosting a job fair, Jan. 25, 4 p.m. to meet qualified candidates for two part-time guest service associates positions and one part-time maintenance position. Full descriptions are available on KidsPlay’s website www.kidsplaymuseum.org. During the event, Museum staff will provide an overview of KidsPlay and job openings and conduct brief interviews. Candidates must register in advance by email at humanresources@kidsplaymuseum.org.

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK: Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, will present a program on climate change, led by Dr. Mitch Wagener, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. The talk will be followed by an opportunity for people’s questions on why climate change can be considered the greatest challenge humanity has ever had to face. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Those interested may register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

POP UP PUB: The Pop-Up Pub at the Hodge Memorial Library returns on Friday, Jan. 25, 6-9 p.m. with beers, music and refreshments. The Friends of the Roxbury Library will also open their bookshop “The Next Chapter”, located in the Hodge, for browsing and purchases. The library is handicapped-accessible. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www.minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions.

BOOK BUDDIES: Little Book Buddies – For Grades K-3, will be held Jan. 25, 3:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Come for a special story time and craft program. 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/Children’s Events.

FAMILY FRIDAY: KidsPlay Children’s Museum is holding its Family Friday “It’s Electric” event Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with themed activities from 5-8 p.m., to celebrate all things electric. It will be an evening of hands-on learning and extra time for play. Admission is $8 per person. Members and children under one are free. KidsPlay Children’s Museum is located at 61 Main St. Torrington.

POP UP PUB: The Pop Up Pub at the Hodge Memorial Library & Museum, 4 North Street, Roxbury, returns Jan. 25, 6-9 p.m., With a selection of Connecticut craft beers, wine, and refreshments served in the 1937 stone building that was Roxbury’s original library with music provided by local musicians Mitch Katz and Doug Mahard, appetizers provided or bring your own food. Games and puzzles provided, Friends of the Roxbury Library bookshop, The Next Chapter, opens. Call 860-350-2181 or go to www.minormemoriallibrary.org for details.

GRIEF SUPPORT: A grief support group is meeting weekly on Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. through Feb. 22 at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. The program is free. For information, call 860-567-8302.

Saturday, Jan. 26

BUTTON SOCIETY: The Connecticut State Button Society will hold its winter meeting Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 222 Farmington Ave., Rte. 10, Plainville. Snow date Feb. 2. A program on Tingue Buttons will be presented by the Acorn Button Club at 1 p.m.Coffee and dessert will be served and walk-ins are welcome. For more contact information and weather related cancellations, go to www.connecticutstatebuttonsociety.org

MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: Winter Film Series: "Born Yesterday" (1950) at the Cornwall Library, Pine Street, Cornwall, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. Free.