CALENDAR

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.

YOGA ON THE GREEN: Yoga on the Green’s free yoga series, 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays in July and August, for all ages and levels, on the western end of the Litchfield Green. Bring your own mat. Donations welcome for St. Michael’s Food Pantry. For more information, contact Gina White, geeniewhite@gmail.com or 860-992-2799.

LITCHFIELD CONCERTS: Litchfield Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series, free, on the green. Bring chairs or a blanket. No dogs except service dogs. Aug. 14, Potter’s Field; Aug. 21, The Wool Hats. No alcohol, no cars on the green, no dogs except service dogs, no open flames. Stay out of the trees and off lampposts. For more information call 860-567-7569.

MAGIC SHOW: Christina, the Magician performs at the Morris Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Finale, Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Free, registration required, call 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-eventregistration/

MYSTERY CLUB: The Mystery Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 14, free, discussing "A Family Affair" by Rex Stout. To register for the Club and reserve a copy of your book: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar-event-registration/

QUILTING GROUP: QUILTS THAT CARE meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Litchfield Community Center. Quilts that Care is a dynamic group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. You don't have to be a quilter to join us. For more information, call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-782-1043 or email quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

Thursday, Aug. 15

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.

CHANT WORKSHOP: A chant workshop, “Assumption Evensong Chant Workshop” will be offered held at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield, 1-6:30 p.m., Aug. 15. Dr. Marguerite Mullée will present. The cost for the program is $60 and includes dinner. Following the workshop at 6 pm the participants will present an Evensong for the Feast of the Assumption that will be open to the community to attend. For more information contact Wisdom House at 860-567-3163, email programs@wisdomhouse.org or visit www.wisdomhouse.org

FASHION IN FICTION: Fashion in Fiction at the Torrington Library, with Kandi Carle, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 15, registration required. Go to www.torringtonlibrary.org or call the library at 860-489-6684.

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.

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.

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.

Friday, Aug. 16

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. 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. 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.

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.

NIGHT TIME BUGS: Michael McAloon a PhD candidate in Entomology will lead a program at Flanders to explore the world of night time insects, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. The program consists of a short talk followed by a walk to observe, identify and collect these fascinating nocturnal insects. All ages and families are welcome. Bring a headlamp or flashlight; meet at Flanders’ Studio located at the intersection of Flanders and Church Hill Road in Woodbury. The cost is $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 12, for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 17

VOCAL SHOWCASE FINALS: Northwest CT VOcal Showcase will have its final contest Aug. 17, 76 p.m., at the Warner Theatre, Torrington, sponsored by Torrington Parks and Recreation. Admission will be charged for this event. Prizes and gift certificates will be presented to the top three finalists. For infomration go to warnertheatre.org or call 860-49-7180.

ART EXHIBITION: An art show, Forms from Nature, featring the work of Sybil M. Perry and Serena Weld Branbery, Aug. 17-Sept. 14, opening reception, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 17, free. David M. Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village, 860-824-7424, www.huntlibrary.org

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.

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

RIVERTON GRANGE FAIR: The Riverton Grange far, 9 a.m.-2 p.m,. Aug. 17. Breakfast and lunch, a bake sale, a raffle a, and griculture, photo and craft exhibits along with a Walk through Historic Riverton. The 2-hour tour begins from the Grange Hall at 11 a.m. with a slide show, followed by the walk. To sign up for the tour, email dave@daveroberts.org or call 858-775-9241.

NADER TO SPEAK: Ralph Nader will present “25 Ways the Canadian Healthcare System is Better Than Obamacare,” Aug 17, 11 a.m. Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main Street. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com

LEMONADE STAND, BLOOD DRIVE: The children of Stephanie Baba will have a lemonade stand at the Barkhamsted Town Garage, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., along with a Red Cross blood drive. Baba Survived severe blood loss after the birth of her daughter, and is hosting drives to support the Red Cross. Donatinos will also support Bikers Against Animal Cruelty.

MAKERSPACE: Norfolk Makerspace will be held Aug. 17, 2-4 p.m. lower level of Battell Chapel, 12 Village Green, Norfolk. Featured artist is Doreen Breen of Thomaston as well as many other artists. SUMMER BOOK SALE: Harwinton Public Library Summer Book Sale, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday at the library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Teachers will find children’s and young adult books for 50 cents. For more information, call the library @860-485-9113.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS: Kitty Quarters will host a Clear the Shelters adoption day and fundraiser, Aug. 17, 12-3 p.m. at the shelter, 188 New Litchfield St., Torrington. Adoption applications taken from 12-3 p.m. Donations needed including extra-large litter liners, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, litter, cat/kitten food, Dawn dish washing liquid, HE laundry detergent, baby wipes, and monetary donations. Discount dog & cat bush-outs and nail trims by DuNu Mobile Grooming; reserve at NuDuGrooming.com For information call 860-4822888

SUMMER EVENING: A Summer Evening at Montfort House, Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m., tickets $60 per person, on the terrace and grounds of Montfort House, Rte. 118, 83 Montfort Rd., (top of the hill), Litchfield, with wines, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and mini desserts. Arrive anytime between 6-8 p.m. Reservations required; call 860-567-1041 or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net.

Sunday, Aug. 18

HUNGERFORD MUSEUM OPEN: The T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum, 50 Burlington Road in Harwinton, will be open Aug. 18. The public is welcome from 1-3 p.m. to come and enjoy the beauty of the building and its collections and exhibits. This year the museum is featuring a collection of Neuman Hungerford’s photographs and a nature display. Admission to the museum is free. Visit the museum’s Facebook page, T.A. Hungerford Memorial Museum, for more information.