CALENDAR

Monday, June 15

MAKE MUSIC DAY: Make Music NWCT is making its third annual return to the Northwest corner through the Northwest CT Arts Council, June 21. People of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to create music at participating venues all over the region on the longest day of the year. The Northwest CT Arts Council hosts the event in the region. Registration is now open for venues and musicians across Northwest CT at nwct.makemusicday.org

DOG LICENSE RENEWAL: Barkhamsted Town Clerk Holly Krouse reminds residents that dog license renewals are due in June. She encourages residents to mail their renewals or applications to the town hall office. Those who want to license their dogs in person can make an appointment, which will be kept in a popup tent outside the lower level door, by appointment only; call 860-379-8665 during office hours. The $1 late fee has been waived for July, but will be resumed in August.

THE BUZZ: The Buzz: An Interactive Talk with Oliver Wolcott Library Staff Audra MacLaren & Karen Pasternak on Zoom, 2 p.m., Mondays through June 22. To register for these events, subscribe to the library's e-news or visit their website at www.owlibrary.org and click on the “Events” tab.

Tuesday, June 16

VIRTUAL ICELAND: Virtual Iceland with Gerri Griswold on Facebook Live, at www.facebook.com/The-WhiteMemorial-Conservation-Center , times vary, from June 16-20. Meet the Family Nature Day raffle winners and visit some of the best destinations Iceland has to offer.

BIBLIOTHERAPY: Oliver Wolcott Library Friendly Bibliotherapy Program with Dr. Caroline, 7 p.m. Tuesdays through July 7. To register for these events, subscribe to the library's e-news or visit their website at www.owlibrary.org and click on the “Events” tab.

Wednesday, June 17

DOG LICENSE RENEWALS: Torrington’s City Clerk reminds dog owners that all dog licenses should be renewed by June 30, but this year’s license renewal time has been extended to July 31 without the late fee. That fee will be applied if licenss aren’t renewed by July 31. Unlicensed dogs may be subject to a $75 fine. License requests may be made by mail to the City Clerk's Office, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790. A selfaddressed, stamped envelope must be included in your request by mail. They can also be renewed at www.torringtonct.org for a processing fee of $1.75.

FREE CHAIR YOGA: Chair Yoga on Zoom is offered Wednesdays and Fridays, no class May 27, at noon. Go to https://thecommunitycenter.org on any of those days and click on the link Chair Yoga for the ID and password to get on. MUSIC BINGO: The Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury is hosting its first evening of Music Bingo via Zoom, 7 p.m., June 17. This program for adults will be lively and entertaining, with music of all genres from the 1960s featured and bits of music trivia thrown in for added amusement. Participants can register for the program at our website www.minormemoriallibrary.com to receive the login information and a bingo card. For more information, call the library at 860-3502181, check the library website, or email sgriswold@biblio.org.

ONLINE WORKSHOP: “Uncovering the Hidden Job Market”, a live online workshop geared to job seekers and career changers, will be held from 12-1 p.m., June 17 on Zoom. Attendees can learn how to find and research companies of all sizes and types. The program is free and open to the public but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit any Connecticut public library’s webpage or the Connecticut Library Consortium’s event page at https://www.ctlibrarians.org/event/refusajobs.

Thursday, June 18

MOVEMENT CLASS: On Zoom, a Therapeutic Movement and Breath Class led by Suzanne Mazzarelli, Yoga Therapist, with the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., June 4, 11, 18. A sampler of gentle somatic movement, Yoga, Qi Gong and more. No experience necessary. This class is easily adaptable for people of all ages and ability levels. Details at scovillelibrary.org. CURBSIDE PICKUP: Beardsley Library is offering contactless curbside pickup. Patrons can select up to 10 items from beardsleylibrary.org. There is a limit of three 7-day fiction books. Place a hold on the items by logging into your account or call the library at 860-379-6043 to arrange the time to pick up your items. For assistance, email director@beardsleylibrary.org

GARDEN RAMBLE: Get the most Out of Your Garden: A Ramble Through Summer Vegetable Growing presented by Lawrence Davis-Hollander, botanist, plantsman and landscape gardener, with the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, 7 p.m., June 18. Details at scovillelibrary.org. FINGERPRINTING: The Town of Winchester Police Department resumeds fingerprinting for employment and pistol permits June 18. The department is adjusting operations and following new protocols in an effort to protect our officers and the general public. Persons requesting to be fingerprinted must have a pre-arranged appointment to be serviced. Fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled for Thursdays only. Call Kathy Venezia at the Winchester Police Department Records Management Office at 860- 379-2727 to schedule an appointment date and time. Applicants will be required to wear a face covering and should also be prepared to have their temperature taken prior to any fingerprinting.

PRODUCE GIVEAWAY: A Farmers to Families walk-up produce giveaway will be held from 10 a.m.-noon June 18 at the Torrington Library parking lot, one box per family. The event is supported by Friendly Hands Food Bank, Mayor Elinor Carbone, the Torrington fire and police departments, the Board of Education, the CERT Team and the American Red Cross. For information, call the food bank at 860-482-3338.

Friday, June 19

FREE CHAIR YOGA: Chair Yoga on Zoom is offered Wednesdays and Fridays, no class May 27, at noon. Go to https://thecommunitycenter.org on any of those days and click on the link Chair Yoga for the ID and password to get on. KENT FARMERS MARKET: The Kent Farmers market, 3-6:30 p.m., Fridays, May 22 until the end of October. It is located on Route 7 in Kent, just south of the monument.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: A caregivers support group will be held June 19-Aug. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. on Zoom, presented by Litchfield Health & Wellness Resources. To register, contact the group facilitator, Eileen L. Epperson at info@forgivenesscoaching.com, or call or text 860-605-6576. To find out about more resources: www.litchfieldwellness.org

ANNUAL MEETING: The Cornwall Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting at 4:30 p.m., June 19, on Zoom. The meeting is open to all. If you would like to join the meeting, register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZUscOuorjkuEtFM50E5QnMj PUCCuxQ2aOjT. You will receive the link allowing you to join the meeting. INSTITUTE OPEN: The Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road, Washington, has opened a redeveloped Outside Museum, which is included in admission. The staff and education directors have developed safe and educational opportunities for visitors to experience on their grounds on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For information go to https://www.iaismuseum.org/ or call 860-868-0518.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE: Torrington Parks and Recreation Department will hold a DriveIn Movie on a 32’ inflatable screen at the Torrington High School Parking Lot June 19, featuring Disney’s “Frozen II” (Rated PG). All must remain in their cars to watch the movie. The cars will be spaced apart to meet social distancing guidelines. The movie is free and open to the public. Movie starts at approximately 8:45 p.m. Arrive early so staff from the Parks and Recreation Department can arrange the cars. Call Torrington Parks and Recreation at 860-489-2274 for more information.

Saturday, June 20

FARMERS MARKET: Salisbury Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. starting June 6. Seedlings, plants, vegetables, cut flowers, eggs,beef, pork, maple syrup and more. Details at scovillelibrary.org. YOGA EXPERIENCE: Yoga session, “Let Your Intention Flourish,” 1-4 p.m., June 20, at Wisdom House. Grace Magnusson will lead the program. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal. Class size is limited and the area where the program will be held will be large enough to allow sufficient space between participants. Social distancing protocol will observed. All yoga and relaxation props will be provided. For more details or to register, email programs @wisdomhouse.org, visit www.wisdomhouse.org, or call 860-5673163.