CALENDAR

Saturday, March 6

ART EXHIBIT: The Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House announces the opening of an art exhibit, “Within and Without: Contemporary Abstracts and Landscapes” featuring four women artists exploring the interior meaning of landscape art. The exhibit opens with an artist talk at 3:30 p.m. March 6. For more information visit: www.wisdomhouse.org , or call: 860-567-3163.

PLAY FESTIVAL: “Extended Play” by Benjamin V. Marshall premiered Friday and will remain available for viewing on the Warner Theatre’s YouTube channel and Facebook page until March 11, part of the International Playwright’s Festival. The production is directed by Katherine Ray and features Kevin Knight, Yumeko Stern, Keith Paul and music by Amethyst. Showing free (donations welcome). Details at warnertheatre.org.

PARTNERING WITH BEAVERS: “Dam It: Partnering with Beavers to Heal the Planet” by author Ben Goldfarb on Zoom, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, March 6, presented in Collaboration with the Salisbury Association Land Trust. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

PANDEMIC PANTRY: “The Pandemic Pantry: There’s Something About Salmon,” White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, with Gerri Griswold. Free, registeration details at whitememorialcc.org.

GROTTO GIFT SHOP: The Grotto Gift Shop, located at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 53 Montfort Road, Route 118, Litchfield, is now open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. New stock is arriving daily with Lenten and Easter items, and baptism, first communion and confirmation gifts. For further information, call 860-567-0891 or visit www.shrinect.org.

WINE TASTINGS: Haight Brown Vineyard, Litchfield, offers Wines of the World Tastings at 1 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Wine, cheese and chocolate pairings at 3:30 p.m. $35 per person; register at www.haightbrownwinecom, call 860567-4045 or haightvineyard@aol.com

AUTHOR TALK: Author/Editor Talk, 5 p.m. March 6, Elizabeth Kolbert and Gillian Blake, at the Cornwall Library on Zoom. To sign up, call 860-672-6874 or visit cornwalllibrary.org/

JOHN BROWN HOUSE VIDEO: Off University Drive on the west side of Torrington is the birthplace of the legendary abolitionist John Brown. A new 16-minute video presentation created by the Torrington Historical Society takes viewers through almost 300 years of the property’s evolution. The production of this educational video was funded in part by CT Humanities. To watch, go to www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/ overview1.html

Sunday, March 7

HABITAT FAMILY WANTED: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut will accept applications from eligible families eager to pursue their dream of homeownership in North Canaan until April 11. Construction of a home at Salisbury Road in North Canaan starts soon, and members are seeking a partner family to work alongside Habitat volunteers and skilled tradespeople to see the project to completion. Call Bob Whelan now at 860-435-4747, or email a request for an application package at admin@habitatnwct.org.

BEEKEEPING TALK: Beekeeping with Dan Carr of Beavertides Farm, 2 p.m. March 7, free with the David M. Hunt Library on Zoom. Register at HuntLibrary.org or on the library’s Facebook page.

PLAY FESTIVAL CONTINUES: “Extended Play” by Benjamin V. Marshall will remain available for viewing on our YouTube channel and Facebook page until March 11. The production is directed by Katherine Ray and features Kevin Knight, Yumeko Stern, Keith Paul and music by Amethyst. See the play on the Warner Theatre’s Facebook or YouTube channels. Free, donations welcome. www.warnertheatre.org.

Monday March 8

EDICARE OPTIONS: “Understanding Your Medicare Options,” virtual classes focus on topics including: how does it work; the different parts of Medicare; when to enroll; how to choose a plan; and options including Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans and Prescription Drug Plans followed by a question and answer period, March 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29 and 31. For convenience, the times vary. Registration is required; call 855-4424373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/ Virtual Classes.

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Live Zoom event: Monday Scholars –“American Military History: From Colonials to Counterinsurgents” with the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield, 1 to 2:30 p.m., weekly until March 29, no meeting Feb. 15. Information and log in at www.owlibrary.org.

UNDERSTANDING MIGRAINES: Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute is presenting a webinar titled ”Understanding Migraine Prevention and Treatment” by neurologist Hugh Cahill, M.D., 6 p.m. March 8, free. To register, call 855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses to receive an email with easy instructions to attend.

ST. PATRICK’S STORIES: St. Patrick’s Story Time Zoom Celebration, 10:30 a.m. March 12, Beekley Community Library, New Hartford. Wear green and join Miss Nicole for a special holiday story time. For a more interactive experience, pick up a craft bag with leprechaun trap supplies; you’ll need glue, scissors, pencil, one recycled can or cylinder and embellishments. Pickup at curbside during Beekley hours. Upon registration, you will receive a Zoom link. A reminder email with the Zoom will be sent out 30 minutes before the event starts. Register at beekleylibrary.org.

FREE COVID TESTING: Free COVID-19 testing, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 8, Community Health and Wellness, 10 Center St., Winsted. Testing is fast, free and confidential. Call 860-489-0931 with questions.

Tuesday, March 9

COOKING RETREAT: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center is offering a “Cooking with Wisdom Retreat – Stocks, Soups & Sauces” 6 p.m. March 12 to March 13. Food Director Margaret Jacobs will present the program with overnight and commuter registrations available. The cost for the event is: $255 for a single room with bath or $150 for those who commute. There is a limit of eight participants for the class. For more information or to register go to www.wisdomhouse.org, email programs@wisdomhouse.org, or call 860-567-3163 .

CONTEMPLATIVE YOGA: Contemplative Yoga with Judith Ehrman-Shapiro on Zoom, Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., offered by White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. No registration is required. Class is $10, paid on Venmo to @JudithEhrman-Shapiro; leave a note which says “White Memorial” and $1 will to be donated to WMCC for each class. Other payment arrangements can be made by calling Ehrman-Shapiro at 860-3099489.

Wednesday, March 10

AUTHOR TALK: Kent Memorial Library and House of Books welcomes author André Aciman discussing his latest book, “Homo Irrealis,” in conversation with David Nasaw on Zoom, 7 p.m. March 10. Zoom link provided upon registration. Visit kentmemoriallibrary.org for more information.

RIPLEY CONSERVANCY PROGRAM: Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury presents Dr. Colleen Peters, director of education of Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, at 7 p.m. March 10 on Zoom. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. RSVP online at www.minormemoriallibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.

BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will be held March 10, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 30 Main St., Salisbury. To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.

PLAY FESTIVAL: “Extended Play” by Benjamin V. Marshall premiered Friday and and will remain available for viewing on the Warner Theatre’s YouTube channel and Facebook page until March 11, part of the International Playwright’s Festival. Showing free (donations welcome). Details at warnertheatre.org.

TONI MORRISON DISCUSSION: Mark Scarbrough on Toni Morisson, 10 a.m. March 3, 10, 17 and 24, on Zoom with Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scovillelibrary.org. Request books by placing holds with library staff or remotely for the titles you wish to read, or purchase your own copy. Titles: March 3 — “The Bluest Eye,” March 10 — “Beloved I,” March 17 — “Beloved II,” March 24 —“Love.”

TECHNOLOGY HELP: Computer, phone and technology help is made easy, with help for all ages and all tech abilities through the Litchfield Community Center. Starts March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Call Litchfield Community Center at 860567-8302 to sign up for an hour time slot.

SINGING STORIES: Live Zoom event: “Sing Your Story,” grades K-6, 4 p.m. March 10, on Zoom with the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. For more information, go to owllibrary.org and click on Programs & Events. To attend, click on the Zoom link at the time of the event or click on the Registration link.