CALENDAR

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. DRIVE-IN MOVIE: The Teen Advisory Council of the Torrington Library, the Torrington Downtown Partners present a series of drive-in movies starting Saturday at Five Points Center for the Arts on University Drive, Torrington, the former UConn campus. Full details can be found at www.torringtondrivein.com. Admission is $20 per carload. Food trucks will be available and social distancing between cars will be provided. No pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., and the movie, “Jurrasic Park” begins at 8:30 p.m. 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 860-5670857.

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 860-605-6576.

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 860-361-6285 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. SCIENCE TELLERS: Aliens! presented by Science Tellers, online, July 25-Aug. 6. Science Tellers mix “live” theatre and real science for hilarious and educational high jinx. See it at www.facebook.com/ fellowshipofthebooksny

HORSE PARADE: H.O.R.S.E. of CT will hold a special Summer Horse Parade, 1-3 p.m. July 25 at the farm at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. The farm is set up for social distancing; hand sanitizers and wipes will also be available. The parade is a chance for people interested in adopting, leasing, sponsoring or volunteering, to meet the horses; aged 6 to 29, from mini to draft, with many available for the advanced-beginner to experienced rider. Sponsoring is an introductory option for those that would simply like to groom and hand walk a horse. For questions or more information, go to www.horseofct.org , call 860-868-1960 or email horsectin-fo@gmail.com.

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. WINCHESTER REGISTRARS: The Winchester Democratic and Republlican Registrars will hold a registration session to register and enroll voters for the presidential primary on Aug. 11. The session is from 2-4 p.m .July 28, in Room 203, second floor of the Town Hall. For information, call 860 379-2714 ext 354 or 355.

LITCHFIELD REGISTRARS: The Litchfield Registrars of Voters will have additional office hours for voter registration, 12-2 p.m., July 28 in the office in the basement of the Litchfield Town Hall, 74 West St., Litchfield. The Town Hall is closed, but voters may call 860-5677558 to be admitted. Only voters registered in either the Democratic or Republican party. Register or change your address at portal.ct.gov/sots. For information call the registrar office at 860-567-7558, 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesday or Friday mornings between 10 and noon, or email bputnam@townoflitchfield.org or nsouthard@townoflitchfield.org

SKY STORIES: Constellations: Science and Stories in the Sky, 2-3 p.m., July 28, a Live YouTube webcast, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. The American Museum of Natural History’s Carter Emmart will show us how to identify the constellations and introduce us to a few of these stories while exploring some of the science behind the familiar patterns in the sky. Details at scovillelibrary.org. KIDNEY CANCER TALK: “Kidney Cancer,” a free educational session, will feature Dr. Stuart Kesler, a urologist with the Hartford HealthCare Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute, 6:30-8 p.m. July 28. The interactive session – which participants can join from phones, computers or tablets – will conclude with a live question and answer session with Dr. Kesler. Free, to register call 855-4424373) or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/ Events.

HEALTH WEBINARS: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers many educational events, including webinars. July 28, Aug. 12, The Pursuit of Men’s Health - A Path to Health & Wellness, 1-2 p.m. July 28, 10-11 a.m., Aug. 12. No registration is required. For July 28, go to https://rb.gy/vjynkz; for Aug. 12, RSVP to the Windsor Senior Center at 860-2851992.

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

TEEN FOOD EVENT: Live teen Zoom event: Have Food - Will Travel, CookAlong with Bruce! Travel the World with Your Taste Buds, Oliver Wolcott Library on Zoom, 3 p.m., July 29, Aug. 4, Aug. 12, for teens entering Grades 7 – 12. To access Zoom links for these events, go to the library’s website at www.owlibrary.org and subscribe to the library's e-newsletter or click on the “Events” tab.