CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 31

TORRINGTON CONCERTS: Torrington’s summer concerts have begun, and are held from 7-9 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, Tuesdays and Fridays. No concert Aug. 14. July 31, The Tradesmen; Aug. 3, Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 7, Nekita Waller, 2015 Northwest Idol Winner; Aug. 10, Coyote River Band; Aug. 17, Tim Urban, former American Idol Contestant; Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m., Mayor’s Polka Night, with live entertainment by Eddie Forman Band, popcorn, drinks, and music for all Polka lovers.

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open for season at St. Paul’s Church on Charles Street, Torrington, Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will continue weekly through October. Local farmers will have fresh produce, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, crafts, and other seasonal items for sale.

REGISTRATION SESSIONS:

NEW HARTFORD: The Registrars of Voters of the Town of New Hartford will be in session on Tuesday, July 31, 1-3 p.m. at 530 Main St., New Hartford, for registration and or enrollment of electors entitled to vote in the state primary to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Registrars will hear requests for adding names to the registry lists by persons removed. For information call 860-738-9721 or email: votenh@town.new-hartford.ct.us

GOSHEN: Goshen Registrars of Voters will be in their office Tuesday, July 31, 5-7 p.m. to take applications and/or make any changes to the registry list, and again on Monday, Aug 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

KENT: The Kent Registrar of Voters will hold a voter Registration Session on Tuesday, July 31 from 6-8 p.m. in their office on the second floor of the Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Blvd. For additional information call 860-927-1953 during office hours on Monday’s from 1-4 p.m.

HARTLAND: Hartland Restrars of Voters will hold a primary voter registration session July 31, 2-4 p.m. in Hartland Town Hall, 22 South Rd, East Hartland.

LITCHFIELD: The Litchfield Registrars of Voters will hold a voter registration session on Tuesday, July 31, 4-6 p.m. in their office in the basement of the Litchfield Town Hall at 74 West Street, Litchfield. For additional information, call the Registrars’ Office at 860 567 7558 on Tuesday or Friday mornings between 10 and noon.

BARKHAMSTED: The Registrars of Voters for the Town of Barkhamsted will be in session at the Barkhamsted Town Hall on Tuesday, July 31, 1-3 p.m., to register vosters for the primary election in August. Anyone who is unsure of their voter status may call the Registrars at 860-738-4695 to verify that their name is on the voter list. New voters may also register during those hours. Party changes can also be done during this session.

WARREN: Warren’s registrars of voters will hold a voter registration session on Tuesday, July 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. to enroll and register electors entitled to vote in the state primary scheduled for Aug. 14. The registrars will also hear requests to add names to the registry lists by persons who have been removed. For more information call 860-868-7881 ext. 109 or email registrars@ warrenct.org. The Registrar’s office is in the Town Hall at 50 Cemetery Road, Warren.

WINSTED: The Winchester Registrars will hold an enrollment session for new voters, 7-9 p.m. in the Registrars Office on the second floor of Town Hall in Room 203. For information call 860 379-2714 (x354 or 355).

LIFE OF SORROW: A Life of Sorrow: The Life & Times of Carter Stanley, performed by Gary Reid, will be held Tuesday, July 31, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield. Reid uses a mix of storytelling and music to bring to life the saga of a Mountain Music Treasure. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

SUMMER STORY, MUSIC TIME: Summer Series Story and Music Time at the Morris Public Library will be held for ages 0-4, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. from June through August. Play games, sing songs, read a story, do a craft. Registration is requested; call 860-567-7440.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

BUTTERFLY RELEASE: Butterfly Release Party at the Harwinton Public Library will be held Aug. 1, 7 p.m. For ages 3-12. Registration is required; call 860-485-9113.

TALENT SHOW: A Talent Show will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118 Litchfield, CT 06759 on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2-4 p.m. If interested in participating, forms are available in the Grotto Café located on the Shrine grounds or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net. Requests should be received by Aug. 5.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN: Yoga in the Garden at White Memorial Conservation Center, in the garden behind the museum, 8-9 a.m. Bring a mat and water, sunscreen and bug spray if desired. $10 per class. For information call 860-3099489.

SAFE DRIVER CLASS: The Litchfield Community Center will host an AARP Safe Driver’s Course, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

LITCHFIELD SENIOR PICNIC: The annual Senior Picnic sponsored by Litchfield Parks and Recreation Department is set for noon on Thursday, August 2, 12 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, with food, fun, games and music provided by Entertainment by Kevin. Admission to the picnic/dance is $10 per person, which includes hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, salads, watermelon, and soft drinks. To make reservations or pick up tickets call Litchfield Parks and Recreation at 860567-7569. Desserts to share are welcome. Tickets are available at Murphy’s Pharmacy, Litchfield Parks and Recreation Office, and the Litchfield Town Hall. Provide transportation to a senior who would not normally be able to attend and get free admission to the picnic.

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

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.

YALE AT THE BEEKLEY: The Viano String Quartet, Chamber Music Fellows at this summer’s Norfolk Music Festival, will present a free evening of classical music at the Beekley Library, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound, and spontaneity” by American Record Guide, they were a top prizewinner at the 9th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition & Festival, held in the summer of 2017, and more recently at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. For reservations or more information stop by or call us at 860-379-7235.

Thursday, Aug. 2

MINDFUL MEDITATION: Mindful Meditation at the Harwinton Public Library will be held Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. For information, call 860-4859113.

CAMP MOE CARNIVAL: Camp MOE invites the community for an evening of fun for all ages, Aug. 2, 4:30-7 p.m. at 1145 Brandy Hill Road, Torrington with carnival games run by the camp counselors, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank. Hot dogs, chips, soda, water, popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream will be available for a small charge. Admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. For information call Camp MOE at 860-618-2800.

AUTHOR TALK: Gunn Memorial Library will host New York Times best-selling author Simon Winchester, a former Gunn Library Luminary, for a talk and signing of his new book,” The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World,” Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Registration is required; email gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586

SUMMER SOCIAL: A Summer Social at the Torrington Library will be held Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. with music, ice cream, games and other activities. Bring your own blanket and chair. Event will be outside on the front lawn. To register call 860-489-6684 or visit www.torringtonlibary.org .

SIDEWALK FESTIVAL: Kent will hold its annual sidewalk festival, Aug. 2-5 with shopping, food, music and vintage cars.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will be held Thursday, 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.

Save the dates for the Annual Kent CT Sidewalk Festival ~ Thursday August 2 through Sunday August 5 in Kent CT. If your idea of fun is great sales, fabulous food, toe-tapping tunes and jaw-dropping vintage cars, Kent is the place to be the first weekend of August. Sponsored by the Kent CT Chamber of Commerce. For more info visit kentct.com or call 860.592.0061.

Friday, Aug. 3

SIDEWALK FESTIVAL: Kent will hold its annual sidewalk festival, Aug. 2-5 with shopping, food, music and vintage cars.

TALENT SHOW: A Talent Show will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118 Litchfield, CT 06759 on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2-4 p.m. If interested in participating, forms are available in the Grotto Café located on the Shrine grounds or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net. Requests should be received by Aug. 5.

WEEKEND IN NORFOLK: A Weekend in Norfolk, Aug. 3, 4, and 5, is a fun and activity-filled three days with live music, street concerts, art shows, a farmers market, walking tours and star gazing are just some of the activities. For kids there is water soccer, tours of Lost Ruby and other farms and ice cream socials, and adults can renew their wedding vows on the Village Green should the romantic spirit of Norfolk inspire them. For an up to date listing of events by special interest or by date and time, visit weekendinnorfolk.org.

TORRINGTON CONCERTS: Torrington’s summer concerts have begun, and are held from 7-9 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, Tuesdays and Fridays. No concerts July 6 or Aug. 14. Aug. 3, Torrington Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 7, Nekita Waller, 2015 Northwest Idol Winner; Aug. 10, Coyote River Band; Aug. 17, Tim Urban, former American Idol Contestant; Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m., Mayor’s Polka Night, with live entertainment by Eddie Forman Band, popcorn, drinks, and music for all Polka lovers.

Saturday Aug. 4

HARWINTON GOP BARBECUE: The Harwinton Republican Town Committee is holding its 3rd annual event – Bullets, BBQ, and Rock-n-Roll taking place Saturday Aug. 4 at the Harwinton Rod & Gun Club, 123 Campville Hill Road, Harwinton, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $30 per person, $55 per couple, $20 for ages 13-17, and free for children. Range time fees are between $10 and $25. Tickets will not be sold at the door and should be purchased by July 27 through the Facebook event Bullets, BBQ, and Rock and Roll!, the event website https://bulletsandbbq.org, or by emailing HarwintonRTC@gmail.com.