CALENDAR

Thursday, July 18

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Musicologist, music theorist and award winning professor, Dr. Gil Harel presents A Night at the Opera, 6:30 p.m., July 18, free, Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. To registeremail gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Afternoon Book Discussion at the Harwinton Library, 1:30 p.m., July 18, to discuss “The Dinner” by Herman Koch. For information call 860485-9113.

HARTLAND CAUCUS: Hartland Democratic Town Committee wll hold its caucus July 18, 7 p.m. at the Hartland Town Hall, conference room, 22 South Road, East Hartland.

ART SHOW RECEPTION: A reception for Peter Cusack’s show, :The Pageant of Summer & Other Paintings About Litchfield” at the Oliver Wocott Library, South Street, Litchfield, 5-7 p.m. July 18. Free, all are welcome.

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.

NEW TESTAMENT TALKS: “Searching the New Testament,” at Lourdes Shrine, 50 Montfort Road, Litchfield, Route 118, with the Rev. Richard Scheera, 7 p.m., July 11, 18, 25, in the grotto chapel. No registration is required; a free will offering will be appreciated. All are welcome. For further information, call 860-567-1041 or e-mail: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. BOOKS ON THE BEACH: Oliver Wolcott Library’s Books on the Beach group meets 12-2 p.m., July 11-Aug. 21, at Sandy Beach, Morris, under the bright blue umbrella with the OWL logo. Pick up a book or DVD, or stop by for a chat. Details, call 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Storytime for preschoolers, for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., July 11-Aug. 22, Oliver Wolcott Library Litchfield. Drop-in. No registration necessary

TEEN PIZZA & PAGES: Teen book club, for grades 7-10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., July 11-Aug. 22, Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Pizza provided each week; discussions, reading and projects related to the book of the week. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required unless otherwise noted and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org.

CONCERTS AFTER WORK: Litchfield Jazz Fest Camp announces free concert series, Jazz After Work) at The Gunnery, Washington,7:15-8:30 p.m., July 1-25, Monday through Thursday nights, free. For details call 860-361-6285 or go to www.litchfieldjazzcamp.com MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB: The Beekley Library and Northwest Region 7 present the Nutmeg Book Club for Middle Schoolers, 6 p.m, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

HIGH SCHOOL BOOK CLUB: The Nutmeg Book Club for High Schoolers meets at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, Thursdays at 7 p.m, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22.

CARD MAKING: The Beekley Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board and the New Hartford Senior Center presents Card Making, a give back program. Bring a friend and materials to share, 1 p.m., July 18. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

FELTING NIGHTS: Rachel Gerowe of Redbarn Originals leads summer needle felting nights at Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury, at 7 p.m., July 18, Aug. 22. Participants can attend for $10 and either bring their own project or purchase a kit for an additional fee. To learn more or register for the programs call 203263-3711 Ext. 10.

Friday, July 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. FRIDAY STORYTIMES: Picture Books & Popsicles, 2 p.m., July 12, 19, 26, Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Enjoy popsicles outside, hear stories by guest readers, then enjoy an activity. Inside if it rains. No registration needed. Bring a towel, blanket or beach chair.

KIDS CRAFT EVENTS: Kid’s Craft Events, Fridays in July, 9-11 a.m. in the Colebrook Community Center courtyard. New craft each week; sign up as soon as possible; stop by the Community Center or call 860 738-9521 to sign up. July 19, Paint a pot, plant a flower; July 26, Make Dr. Suess’ Oobleck. All children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult for the whole event.

MORRIS CONCERTS: Summer Concert Series, Friday evenings beginning at 6 p.m.; free. July 19; Morris Town Beach: 1974; food trucks; Aug. 2; Morris Town Beach: LA’s Backstage Pass, food trucks; Aug. 30; Morris Town Beach: Morris’ Reading Room with Morris Beach & Recreation present MassConnFusion; food trucks.

ART AND SOUL: Art and Soul Series with Miss Nicole, 10:30 a.m. at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, on Fridays, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235

A SURRENDERED LIFE: Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Ph.D., presents “Living A Surrendered Life” at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield, July 19-21. To register or for fees and further information for the weekend program visit: www.wisdomhouse.org, email, programs@wisdomhouse.org or call: 860-567-3163.

FRANCISCAN JOURNEY: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield, presents “The Contemplative Franciscan Journey and Wisdom Way of Peace” July 19-21. For fees and further information please visit, www.wisdomhouse.org, email, programs@wisdomhouse.org or call (860) 567-3163.

Saturday, July 20

NORTHWEST VOCAL SHOWCASE: Northwest Vocal Showcase, sponsored by Torrington Parks and Recreation; semi-final and finals are July 20, 7 p.m., open to the public. Final competition, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Tickets at the Warner Theatre. For information, call 860-4892274. Prizes and gift certificates will be presented to the top three finalists TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturdays and Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The market will be held every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Vendors will be selling vegetables, fruits, pastry, bread, cheese, honey, plants, soap, teas and coffees and a food truck will be there. The market is held rain or shine. Also, this year periodically though out the season someone from the Connecticut Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer any questions. PRINCESS PARTY: Princess Party Stories and Songs with Ariel and Bell at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, 11 a.m., July 20. Come dressed as a princess or prince. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

SUMMER HORSE PARADE: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, presents a Summer Horse Parade, 1-3 p.m. July 20, free. The parad is an opportunity for folks interested in adopting, leasing, sponsoring or volunteering, to meet the farm’s many horses at Wilbur Road, in Washington. For questions or more information, go to www.horseofct.org , call 860-868-1960 or email: horsectinfo@gmail.com. MURAL PROJECT TALK: The American Mural Project with Executive Director Amy Wynn, 11 a.m., July 20, free, at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury. Register for Ms. Wynn’s free program at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-4359851.

BAT CELEBRATION: 9th Annual Celebration for the Bats, with Gerri Griswold, July 20, 7 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Bring a picnic, BYOB. Rain or shine. .Pre-registration is required. Members free, guests $5. Call 860-567-0857 to register or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org DRAKEVILLE FLEA MARKET: Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department annual flea market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 20, across from the fire house at 1349 Marshall Lake Road. Details, email drakevilleladiesaux@gmail.com.

WALKING TOUR: Walking Tour: Homes and Histories: Litchfield Architecture, 10 a.m., July 20, $5 guests, members free. Meet at the Litchfield Historical Society. Walking tours each last about 1 hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. For more information or to register, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org, email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org, or call 860-567-4501.

ART IN BLOOM IV: Art in Bloom IV, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., July 20, Harwinton Congregational Church, 1 Litchfield Road, Harwinton . Floral arrangements will be designed to complement fine artwork in the upper fellowship hall. A quilt show will take place in the church sanctuary. There will be a Victorian tea in the lower fellowship hall. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. For tickets, call 860-485-1318.

ART EXHIBITION: One Small Step: 50 Years Of Art & The Moon Landing, July 20-Aug. 10, Hunt Library, 63 Main St., Falls Village. Opening reception,4-6 p.m., July 20, free. Details, 860-824-7424, www.huntlibrary.org

WALK THROUGH TIME: Barkhamsted Historical Society’s “Walk Through Time” 2 p.m. July 20, meet at Squire’s Tavern, 100 East River Road, for a walk with Paul Hart. For information, call Noreen at 860-738-1152.