CALENDAR

VESPER SERVICES: The summer series of Sunday evening Vesper Services and hymn sings, 7 p.m. Sundays though Sept. 1 at the Church in the Wildwood on Rte. 183 in North Colebrook. Each service will be led by a different Pastor from area churches.

FREE CONCERT: Free outdoor concert hosted by the Farmington River Coordinating Committee, Aug. 25, 3-5 p.m. at the New Hartford Pavilion (behind Town Hall), Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic and hear the Matchstick Architects, a four-piece Indie Rock/Americana band.

Monday, Aug. 26

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

WINSTED FARM STAND: The Winsted Senior Center has received a Farm to Senior Center Table grant from Fit Together, and will hold a farm stand on Tuesdays in July and August. Residents are asked to bring their own bag. Free, while supplies last; registration is requested.

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturdays and Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The market will be held every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Vendors will be selling vegetables, fruits, pastry, bread, cheese, honey, plants, soap, teas and coffees and a food truck will be there. The market is held rain or shine. Also, this year periodically though out the season someone from the Connecticut Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer any questions. SAVING SEEDS: Seed saving can be challenging but also rewarding; learn more at the Gunn Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 27, free. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required. Please call the Library for further information at 860-868-2310 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

BOOK SIGNING:“How to Survive a Brazilian Betrayal,” presentation and book signing, with Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban, at the Morris Public Library, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 27, free. Register at 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar-event-registration/ ADDICTION ISSUES SERIES: The McCall Center for Behavioral Health presents “Addiction Issues for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Kin Raising Kin,” starting Aug. 20 and continuing on Tuesday evenings for 8 sessions. Participants will explore their needs, emotions and self- care as they raise a child whose parent(s) are struggling with addiction. Baby-sitting and a light supper are provided. To register or learn more about this program, call Jan Lyon at Brooker Memorial at 860-4891328 ext 129.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

QUILTING GROUP: Quilts That Care meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Litchfield Community Center. Quilts that Care is a group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. You don't have to be a quilter to join us. For more information, call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-7821043 or email quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

Thursday, Aug. 29

MEDITATION: Mindful Meditation, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Details, call 860-485-9113

Friday, Aug. 30

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale. MORRIS CONCERTS: Summer Concert Series, Friday evenings beginning at 6 p.m.; free. Aug. 30; Morris Town Beach: Morris’ Reading Room with Morris Beach & Recreation present MassConnFusion; food trucks.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHTS: The Teen Advisory Board at the Beekley Memorial Library, New Hartford, presents Teen Movie Nights. Aug. 30, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Free, with snacks. For details or registration, go to https://www.beekleylibrary.org/ or call 860-379-7235.

Saturday, Aug. 31

COLEBROOK FAIR: Visit the 75th Annual Colebrook Fair, Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Colebrook, located at the intersections of Route 183 and Route 182A (set your GPS to 562 Colebrook Rd. for directions). Unique crafters, fun vendors, live music, great food, games, and prizes! The kids may enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, games and a Cardboard Boat Regatta. Enjoy the wildly successful 7th Annual Car Show. Free admission, free parking and free shuttle service around the fair. For more information, visit www.colebrookfair.weebly.com, see facebook @ colebrookctfair or email tocfair@gmail.com.

GOSHEN FAIR: 107th annual Goshen Fair, Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2, Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63, Goshen. Fair attractions include live music, contests, animals, vendors, a midway with rides, lumberjack demonstrations. For a full schedule visit www.goshenfair.org. TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturdays and Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The market will be held every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Vendors will be selling vegetables, fruits, pastry, bread, cheese, honey, plants, soap, teas and coffees and a food truck will be there. The market is held rain or shine. Also, this year periodically though out the season someone from the Connecticut Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer any questions. FARMERS MARKET: Salisbury Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., every Saturday now through early fall. Produce, flowers and more, from Crooked Oak Farm, Howden Farm, Lone Silo, Frank n Nance’s health and beauty products, Tania’s Teatime herbal teas.

CONTRA DANCE: Contra Dance with O’Wryly, 7-0 p.m., Aug. 31, $15, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Bring a picnic or snacks, BYOB. Preregistration and prepayment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org .

Sunday, Sept. 1

VESPER SERVICES: The summer series of Sunday evening Vesper Services and hymn sings, 7 p.m. Sundays though Sept. 1 at the Church in the Wildwood on Rte. 183 in North Colebrook. Each service will be led by a different Pastor from area churches.

GOSHEN FAIR: 107th annual Goshen Fair, Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2, Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63, Goshen. Fair attractions include live music, contests, animals, vendors, a midway with rides, lumberjack demonstrations. For a full schedule visit www.goshenfair.org.

Monday, Sept. 2

GOSHEN FAIR: 107th annual Goshen Fair, Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2, Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63, Goshen. Fair attractions include live music, contests, animals, vendors, a midway with rides, lumberjack demonstrations. For a full schedule visit www.goshenfair.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

ADDICTION ISSUES SERIES: The McCall Center for Behavioral Health presents “Addiction Issues for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Kin Raising Kin,” starting Aug. 20 and continuing on Tuesday evenings for 8 sessions. Participants will explore their needs, emotions and self- care as they raise a child whose parent(s) are struggling with addiction. Baby-sitting and a light supper are provided. To register or learn more about this program, call Jan Lyon at Brooker Memorial at 860-4891328 ext 129.

TORRINGTON MARKET: The Torrington Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturdays and Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles Street. The market will be held every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Vendors will be selling vegetables, fruits, pastry, bread, cheese, honey, plants, soap, teas and coffees and a food truck will be there. The market is held rain or shine. Also, this year periodically though out the season someone from the Connecticut Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer any questions.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

QUILTING GROUP: QUILTS THAT CARE meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Litchfield Community Center. Quilts that Care is a dynamic group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. You don't have to be a quilter to join us. For more information, call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-782-1043 or email quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

Thursday, Sept. 5

MEDITATION: Mindful Meditation, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton. Details, call 860-485-9113.

NATURE’S NURSERY: Nature’s Nursery Series, for ages 3-6, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, A.B. Ceder Room. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited and fills up quickly. Subject to availability. Members: $8/child per session, Non-members: $12/child per session.

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: Winsted Community Bookstore, 414 Main Street, Winsted, welcomes MuUyas Chamber Music, 7 p.m., Sept. 5, free. RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com DEMOCRATS OPEN HEADQUARTERS: The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee (LDTC) invites the public to the opening of its campaign headquarters at 15 Meadow Street, Litchfield, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 5. Meet and greet the candidates running for municipal office and learn about the campaign. Refreshments will be available. For further information and upcoming events, go to www.litchfielddemocrats.com

Friday, Sept. 6

BETHLEHEM FAIR: The 95th Bethlehem Fair, Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m., Sept. 7-8, 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds, 384 Main Street North, Bethlehem, Route 61. Admission $9 adults, free 11 and under. Food, live entertaiment, contests and much more. Passes $18 all 3 days. Free parking. For information call the fair office, Barbara Parmelee, (203) 266-5350, or email: office@bethlehemfair.com

Saturday, Sept. 7

BETHLEHEM FAIR: The 95th Bethlehem Fair, Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m., Sept. 7-8, 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds, 384 Main Street North, Bethlehem, Route 61. Admission $9 adults, free 11 and under. Food, live entertaiment, contests and much more. Passes $18 all 3 days. Free parking. For information call the fair office, Barbara Parmelee, (203) 266-5350, or email: office@bethlehemfair.com.