CALENDAR

Thursday July 23

TODDLER JAM: Toddler Jam with Johnny G, Scoveille Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., July 2, continues to early September, on Facebook Live. No RSVP needed. Enjoy music, dance, stories and songs. All ages welcome; parents too. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

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 self-addressed, 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.

NATIVE ANIMALS: Name That Native Animal Riddle Walk with Carrie Szwed, Education Director, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, 4 p.m. July 23. This free virtual program will be hosted in Zoom and simulcast on The White Memorial Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live! Pre-register at rb.gy/aw4ytk

PRODUCE GIVEAWAY: Farmers to Families produce giveaway, 10 a.m.-noon, Torrington Library. Walk-up event presented by Friendly Hands Food Bank. For information call 860-482-3338. OUTDOOR CONCERT: Lew and The Good Time Band, 12-2 p.m., July 23, Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. Bring a lunch and enjoy the concert under the big tent in the parking lot. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call us at 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

MUSIC SESSIONS: Music Sessions at Wisdom House: Songwriting and Drum Circles, Thursdays, through Aug. 6. Ian Campbell and Chris Cirullo present back to back music sessions on Thursday evenings hosted by Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield. Each session is $15. To register, go to rb.gy/wpg1xq

TAG SALE: Giant Parish Tag Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, July 23, 24, 25, St. Joseph Parish Center, 31 Oak St, Winsted.

Friday, July 24

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.

SUMMER STEAM PROGRAMS: Summer S.T.E.A.M with the Litchfield Historical Society at Tapping Reeve Meadow, 10:30 a.m. July 17, 24, 31. $7 per class. Children ages five and up are invited to join Garden Educator, Olivia, to explore these topics throughout history with a read-aloud and engaging, hands-on activities. Masks required. Register at rb.gy/euajx9

FREE DANCE PARTY: “Bust a Move” free Dance Party for Camp Families, Barkhamsted residents and friends, 10:30-11:15 a.m., July 24, on Zoom. For more information about Barkhamsted Recreation programs, email barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us DRIVE-IN NIGHT: Barkhamsted Recreation Pleasant Valley Drive-In Night , July 24. $10 per car for up to 30 cars, for past Barkhamsted Recreation camp participants and families. For more information about Barkhamsted Recreation programs, email barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us SALISBURY FORUM: The Salisbury Forum presents a free live webinar with William C. Rhoden, writer-at-large for ESPN's website The Undefeated, and a former award-winning sports columnist with The New York Times, 7 p.m., July 24. Rhoden will discuss "Athletes in the Age of Black Lives Matter." Q&A to follow. Go to www.salisburyforum.org for instructions on how to join the webinar.

COE PARK CONCERTS: The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its summer concert series; concerts are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at Coe Memorial Park’s Civic Center, from 7-9 p.m. Guests should bring blanket or chairs. Social distancing rules are in effect. If it rains, the concert is canceled and may be rescheduled. For information, email Parks and Recreation Director Brett Simmons at brett_simmons@torringtonct.org, or call 860-489-2274. July 24: The Sidekick Band, 50s, 60s and 80s acoustic rock. TAG SALE: Giant Parish Tag Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, July 23, 24, 25, St. Joseph Parish Center, 31 Oak St, Winsted.

Saturday, July 25

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. CALIFORNIA GEOLOGY: Welcome to California — A Short Geological History with Tom Alena, on Zoom with the White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, on Facebook Live. Central California offers up its own unique blend of earthquakes, volcanoes, subterranian layers, and fossils. Register at rb.gy/kdqqwh MEMORIAL PADDLE: Remembering Robyn & Ency, a Memorial Paddle on Bantam River with Paul Edwards, 10 a.m., July 25, free, donations welcome. Bring your own boat or rent one through Sportsman’s of Litchfield, go to sportsmens.biz/ rentals/. Meet at the boat launch on Alain White Road, just after the bridge. Rain cancels. For more information and to register, call 860-567-0857.

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot, at 837 Charles St, under the trees. Because fresh produce is seasonal, the items for sale change weekly depending on what’s ripe. It’s been a very dry growing season so far but the farmers are working hard to bring you the best selection of fruit, berries and vegetables.

GRIEF SUPPORT: Grief support group, Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., through Aug. 21, on Zoom. The group will reconvene at the Litchfield Community Center when possible. Led by Eileen L. Epperson, the group is a gift from the Friends of Hospice. Get the Zoom link and information at 860605-6576.

LITCHFIELD JAZZ FEST: Litchfield Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 years on July 25, free online concerts streaming from the sound stages of Telefunken Elektroakustik in South Windsor, July 25. Sets will be live and the audience will be live, just not in the same room. Artist talks between sets will give the virtual audience a chance to chat with the stars. Details, call 860-3616285 or go to www.litchfieldjazzfest.com TAG SALE: Giant Parish Tag Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, July 23, 24, 25, St. Joseph Parish Center, 31 Oak St, Winsted.

Sunday, July 26

FAIR FOOD DRIVE-THRU: In conjunction with Core Event Planning, Brooker Memorial and St. Maron Church present a Fair Food Drive-thru event, Aug. 1-2, 12-6 p.m. at the Goshen Fairgrounds. Tailgating is welcome, group sizes limited to 25 people. Sponsors are welcome: The Works, $1,000; Apple Fritter, $500; Corndog, $200; Spud, $100. For information, call 860-489-1238, ext. 113.

Monday, July 27

STITCH & CHAT: Mondays starting June 29: “Stitch & Chat at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, etc. Bring your own project and share some time with others. Free, light refreshments available. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

TEAL WALK: Tell Every Amazing Lady® is holding its 7th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk Sept. 19, in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Month. The annual event is held every September to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who have been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the public and raising money for research. Participants can register as virtual walkers so they can join us from anywhere. Register at www.tealwalk.org/litchfield. Cost to register as a walker is $20. Online registration is open until Sept. 7.

Tuesday, July 28

BALANCE CLASS: Tuesdays starting June 30: “Connecting With Balance with Pilobolus at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 9:30-10:30 a.m., starting June 30, a series of onehour workshops to help seniors. All levels welcome. $5 per class. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot, at 837 Charles St, under the trees. Because fresh produce is seasonal, the items for sale change weekly depending on what’s ripe. It’s been a very dry growing season so far but the farmers are working hard to bring you the best selection of fruit, berries and vegetables.

COE PARK CONCERTS: The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its summer concert series; concerts are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at Coe Memorial Park’s Civic Center, from 7-9 p.m. Guests should bring blanket or chairs. Social distancing rules are in effect. If it rains, the concert is canceled and may be rescheduled. For information, email Parks and Recreation Director Brett Simmons at brett_simmons@torringtonct.org, or call 860-489-2274. July 28: Country Steel, country.

MAGIC SHOW: Matt The Magic Man, family friendly magic show, 12-1 p.m., July 28, outside at the Litchfield Community Center, Litchfield. Pre-registration appreciated. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call us at 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

Wednesday, July 29

TEEN EVENT: Have Food - Will Travel, Cook-Along with Bruce! Travel the World with Your Taste Buds, 3 p.m., July 29, Aug. 5, 12, for grades 7-12. To access Zoom links for these events, go to www.owlibrary.org. COVID-19 TESTING: Community Health and Wellness Center is offering free COVID-19 testing weekly in the community. No doctor’s order required, bring insurance information if available. First come, first serve, rain or shine. Results in two to three days. 9:30 a.m.-noon, July 29, East End Park, Winsted.

MAGIC EVAN: watch Magic Evan perform a 45 minute Magic Wizard School live virtual show for children, 2 p.m., July 29, with Torrington Parks and Recreation. $15 per person. Magic Evan will send a special goody bag to each child registered; deadline July 20. ZOOM login information will be emailed prior to the show. Updates will be posted on our website and our Facebook page. Call 860-489-2274 with any questions.Register at rb.gy/zhoer2

Thursday, July 30

TODDLER JAM: Toddler Jam with Johnny G, Scoveille Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., July 2, continues to early September, on Facebook Live. No RSVP needed. Enjoy music, dance, stories and songs. All ages welcome; parents too. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

BOOK DISCUSSION: One Summer, One Book — Exploring Homegoing: A Panel Discussion with Drs. Newman-Phillips and Pozorski, 7 p.m., July 30, with the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. To access Zoom links for these events, go to www.owlibrary.org.

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 self-addressed, 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.