CALENDAR

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. VALENTINE CRAFTS: Valentine Craft Night for Kids will be held Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Library, for children up to age 12; under 5 with an adult. Learn to dip chocolate covered strawberries and make valentines for your friends and family. Materials provided by the library. To register call 860-485-9113 AUTHOR TO VISIT: Pearson School, Winsted, is hosting a local author, Sarah Albee, Monday, Feb. 11. She writes fiction and nonfiction books for children ranging from the very young to age 13, and will discuss her books, inspiration for writing, research tips, and informational writing. The purpose of Sarah’s visit is to encourage student interest in reading and writing.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

CHORALE WELCOMES MEMBERS: The Connecticut Yankee Chorale is welcoming new members during its open rehearsals on Tuesdays in February at Center Congregational Church, Torrington, 7 p.m. A spring concert will be presented Sunday, June 9. For further information, call Mary Rolfe at 860-4825743, email: connecticutyankeechorale@gmail.com or visit connecticutyankeechorale.weebly.com.

A FRESH START: Tal Fagin, a skilled Martha Beck Certified Master Life Coach, can help empower participants to define and reach their goals and stay on course, and will discuss strategies for “How to Live a Happy & Fulfilled 2019,” Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Memorial Library, Washington. Snow date is Feb. 19. To register, email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860868-7586.

CASH MOB: Litchfield Bancorp will hold its next cash mob at the The Spa at Litchfield Hills, 407A Bantam Road, Litchfield, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The event will feature a free limited edition tote bag with any retail purchase of $25 or more, a 10 percent off coupon valid on any service beforeFeb. 28 and gift card bonuses valid Feb. 12. Mention you’re part of the Cash Mob for discounts.

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 860-379-3369.

FAMILY DINNER: Enjoy a relaxing home-style meal and social time at The Litchfield Community Center, Wednesdays, Feb. 13, Feb 27, 5:3-7 p.m. Free, hosted by Food Rescue US NW CT & Litchfield Community Center. Pre-registration is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

WESTERN LANDS TRIO: Songs of Protest, Resistance & Love with Western Lands Trio, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. 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.

SAFE DRIVING COURSE: An AARP Safe Drivers Course will be held Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, $15 members, $20 guests. Pre-registration is required. Call 860-567-8302 or go to thecommunitycenter.org.

BOOK CLUB: Mystery Book Club at the Morris Public Library meets Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. to discuss “Dog Eat Dog” by Laurien Berenson. To register and reserve a copy of the book, call 860-567-7440. New members are always welcome.

BOARD GAME DAY: Teen Wednesdays: Board Game Madness, Feb. 13, 2:15-3:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Play the classics along with some newer games, sure to suit every players taste. 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.

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.

BOOK GROUPS: Oliver Wolcot Library’s book groups are free and open to the public. Copies available a month ahead. Non-fiction group meets Feb. 14, 2 p.m., dicussing “American Heiress: The Kidnapping, Crimes & Trial of Patty Hearst,” by Jeffrey Toobin. Fiction group, meets Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. to discuss “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. For information call 860-567-8030 or visit owlibrary.org.

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. STEM STUDIO: STEM Studio, for grades 4-6, meets Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. 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.

TEA PARTY: A Royal Tea Party for ages 3-5 will be held Feb. 15, 11 a.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Read royal books, sing majestic songs and creat crafts suited for the King and Queen. Dressing up is optional but highly encouraged. 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.

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.

CORNWALL WORKS: “How Cornwall Works” will be presented by the Cornwall Library at Cornwall Town Hall, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. During this forum, officers and staff of the Town of Cornwall will talk about their roles in making Cornwall an attractive place to live. Moderator Priscilla Pavel will introduce short presentations designed to explain the What, Why, How and Outlook for each speaker’s role. The program is free.

CHURCH SALE: St. John’s Blizzard Sale, with clothing, accessories, household items, folding chairs, will be held Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cottage on the St. John’s grounds, 78 Green Hill Road, Washington. Cash only. For more information call 860-868-2527

BOOK TALK, SIGNING: “His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer,” a book talk and signing by New Hartford native Anne K. Howard, will be held Feb. 16, 1 p.m. at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford. Howard examines the murders of seven women in Connecticut and their killer, William Howell. To register call 860-379-7235.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER: A Midwinter’s Night in the Village: A Friends of the David M. Hunt Library Benefit, will be held Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the library, 63 Main St., Falls Village. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. For information call 860-824-7424

ARCTIC BLAST FESTIVAL: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, presents a full day devoted to the Arctic from a team of experts. Photographers, travelers, researchers and documentarians will present during the day. Bring a lunch; beverages and snacks provided. Cost is $30 for the day or $10 per program, in advance. Call 860-5670857 or register online at www.whitememorialcc.org.

STEM SATURDAY: STEM Saturday: Fun with Magnets, will be held Feb. 16, 1 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For details, go to scovillelibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: “The Lakeville Crucifix” by local historian and author Geoffrey Brown, presented by the Salisbury Association Historical Society (SAHS) and the Scoville Memorial Library. Details at scovillelibrary.org

Sunday, Feb. 17

OUTING CLUB: On Sunday, February 17, The Outing Club will visit the New Britain Museum of American Art, followed by a walk in Walnut Hill Park, then stop in Collinsville for pizza. Admission to the museum is $12 for seniors over 62; bring money for pizza. Meet at Litchfield Town Hall at 1:00 p.m. and car pool. Call Anna 860-309-7545 or Doyle 860-921-8323 to attend.

LLAMA WALK: Take a Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. $20 per person. Meet in the Museum parking lot. Call Debbie at 860-248-0355 to preregister or to schedule a private llama walk.

MUSICAL RECITAL: Recital for Cello and Piano,“Minstrel’s Delight” Feb. 17, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1 Main St. Kent. $15 per person; tickets available at http://bit.ly/mdelight and at the door.

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.

CAMERA CLUB: The Housatonic Camera Club presents a tour, discussion and critique of its 2019 Noble Horizon annual photography show, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. at Noble Horizons, Cobble Road, Salisbury, in the Wagner building. Free and open to the public.

LUNCH & LEARN: Lunch & Learn about AARP’s Living Longer, Living Smarter program, Feb. 19, 12 p.m., free. Bring lunch, beverage and dessert provided. Registration required by contacting the Morris Senior Center at 860-567-7437.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

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.