CALENDAR

Friday, Feb. 8

STORYTIME, STEM: Storytime STEM at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, for grades K-3, Feb. 8, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Hear a story and take part in an activity. 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.

PAINTING CLUB: Shades of Northwest Hills Decorative Painting Club will meet Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the South End Firehouse, Antolini Road, New Hartford. Member Faye Tway Grant will present various techniques for creating with alcohol inks. Participants should bring their usual painting supplies along with some disposable gloves. Guests pay $5. Additional information at Shades Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Shades-of-NorthwestHills/328349210522724. For more information contact Lori at 860-583-7540 or lorithib40@yahoo.com

KEEPING MEMORY: Jennifer Labrie from Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging will be offering a presentation on “Keeping Memory Strong” at Brooker Memorial 157 Litchfield Street, Torrington, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. This program is open to the public. For more information call 860-489-1328 ext.129

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.

VALENTINE WORKSHOP: A Valentine’s Day Craft Workshop at Litchfield Historical Society will be held Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. Families and couples of all ages are invited to make Valentine’s Day cards for family and friends, while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies. Cost $15 member families, $20 guest families. Payment is required with registration; call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

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. Feb. 8, “Hearts Beat Loud,” PG-13. Feb. 22, “Colette,” R.

BUBBLES AND TRUFFLES: Bubbles and Truffles will be held Feb. 8, 4-7 p.m. at Crystal Peak, Winsted. Participants include Little Red Barn Brewery, Norbrook Farm Brewery, Two Roads Brewery, Litchfield Distillery, several wine vendors, food and chocolates vendors. Tickets $35 per person. Snow date is Feb. 10. To reserve tickets email fomswinsted@gmail.com or stop at 398 Main St., Winsted, or call 860-738-3351.

Saturday, Feb. 9

WILDLIFE TRACKING: Winter Wildlife Tracking with Andy Dobos: The Forest Wolf, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet at the museum. $10 members, $20 guests. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

ICE HARVESTING: Cut It Out: The Local History and Practice of Ice Harvesting, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at WHite Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Dress for the weather including sturdy footwear. Free. Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

VALENTINE PROGRAM: Celebrating Love, Friendship and Chocolate, A Valentine program with Professional Chocolatier Kim Larkin, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. at the Harwinton Public Library. For teens and adults. Register at 860-485-9113.

INDOOR FARM MARKET: Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market will be held at the Forman School, 12 Norfolk Road, Litchfield, Feb. 9, 10 a.m-1 p.m. For more information and to see what's on the agenda for market day go to http://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org/

DIY SERIES: DIY Series: An Introduction to Calligraphy presented by Calligrapher Kathleen Borkowski, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. at Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Snow date Feb. 16. Details, registration, go to scovillelibrary.org

CHINESE NEW YEAR: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Tina Fu, the Mandarin instructor at Hotchkiss will help us learn about Chinese culture and observe the Chinese New Year., Feb. 9, 1 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details, registration, go to scovillelibrary.org

HEALTH SERIES: Your Health Series: Sleep Well, Live Well, Be Well by presented by Dr. Ed O’Malley, Feb. 9, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details, registration, go to scovillelibrary.org

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.

FAMILY WINTER CARNIVAL: A winter carnival will be held Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m. at Nassahegan Recreation Complex, Burlington. Pre-registration due Feb. 6, $3 per person, $11 family maximum, $4 at the door. Snow date, Feb. 10. For information or to register online go to myburlingtonrec.com or call 860-673-6789 ext. 7

ST. JUDE’S BENEFIT: The Center For Dance Arts in Torrington will hold its Second Annual Gala to benefit St. Jude Childrens’ Hospital, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. at St. Thomas of Villanova Hall, 77 North St., Goshen. Tickets $50 include dinner at 7 p.m., raffle prizes dancing and music by Louis Diaz. Adults only. Donations and gifts are needed. For tickets and information, please call Yvonne Donaghy at 860-307-3217, or email cfdaboss@snet.net.

SWEETHEART RUN: 17th Running of Bob & Peg Andrulis Memorial “Sweetheart” 5 mile run ~ 3 mile walk will be held Feb. 9, 11 a.m. at the Lithfield Community Center. Registration $30 adults, children, $10, 80 and older, free, in advance; $35 after Feb. 7 and day of race. To pre-register go to http://www.lightboxreg.com/17th-annual -bob-and-peg-andrulis-sweetheart-run? func=&mobile=0 , pick up a registration form at The Litchfield Community Center or print one at https://thecommunitycenter.org/ event.php?id=8793. Register day of race, 9-10:45 a.m.

ITALIAN DINNER, BINGO: An Italian dinner and kids bingo will be held Feb. 9, 4-7 pm. at St. Peter/St. Francis School, Prospect Street, Torrington. Tickets $12 adults, $8 ages 5-12, under 5 free. Kids bingo, 4:30-6:30 p.m. wtih prizes, play for two non-perishable food items. For information call 860-489-4212 Text/Cell berg3@prodigy.net 860-606-4085

Sunday, Feb. 10

PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS: Two Pulitzer Prize Winners: A Book Discussion with Candace Barrington, continues Feb. 10, 1-2 p.m. with Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad,” each winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, present the underground railroad as a litmus test for our ethical and moral obligations to one another. 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. JUNIOR NBA CHALLENGE: Winsted Recreation Department will hold the Junior NBA Challenge at Pearson Middle School, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Compete for a chance to win an all -expense paid trip to NYC for the NBA All-Star game. Participate in shooting, dribbling and passing and be scored. Two age groups will compete, ages 13 and under and ages 11 and under; all must provide birth certificate to move on, boys/girls play separately. Event is free and can be signed up that morning; arrive before 10 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 11

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Wednesday, Feb. 13

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.

Thursday, Feb. 14

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, Feb. 15

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.

Saturday, Feb. 16

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, Feb. 17

Monday, Feb. 18

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

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.