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Music and Dance
Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 in Farmington presents ISLAND RHYTHM in the Tunxis courtyard on Friday, August 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. This foursome will perform Calypso, steel drum and beach music mix with contemporary favorites by Jimmy Buffet, the Beach Boys and Harry Belafonte, as well as authentic island music on a variety of exotic percussion instruments. Bring lawn chairs and picnics if desired; rain location is Fisher Hall. Free; for more info call 860-679-9547.
Torrington Recreation presents EIGHT TO THE BAR performing swing and jazz on Friday, August 9 from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine at the Coe Park Civic Center, Litchfield St. in Torrington. Free and open to the public; bring chairs, blankets, etc. to sit on the grass in the park.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents the woodwind quintet Windscape on Friday, August 9 at 8 p.m. The title of their performance, "FLOATING WORLD," refers to the delicate, ethereal nature of Japanese woodblock art; the musical selection highlights the influence of this style on Impressionist painters and composers, and the music is complemented by accompanying slides. Program features Kurosawa's "Two Deer Calling"; Debussy's "Voiles," "Pagodes" and "Poisson d'or"; Miyagi's "The Sea in Spring"; and Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite" and "Le Tombeau de Couperin." Tickets are $10-$40 adults, $5 young adults (ages 18-25), kids free; for more info call 860-542-3000.
The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rd. in Great Barrington presents JEFFREY FOLMER on Friday, August 9 at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The Guthrie Center is housed in the Old Trinity Church made famous in "Alice’s Restaurant"; sandwiches, ice cream and drinks will be available. Please bring at least one canned good or non-perishable food item to donate; for more info call 413-528-1955, or visit <www.guthriecenter.org>.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents a YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL on Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. Fellows of the Yale Summer School of Music perform in an informal setting designed to introduce families and young people to the arts. Admission is by donation; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Hartford Community Dance sponsors a JAM SESSION on Saturday, August 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 275 Main St. in Wethersfield. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to play New England contra dance tunes–reels, jigs and waltzes. Free; for more info call 860-232-2504. A New England CONTRA DANCE will follow from 8-11 p.m. with music by Rose White with the Wingnuts. No partner needed, all dances will be taught, and beginners are welcome; a workshop will begin at 7:30 p.m. The hall is air conditioned. Admission is $7 adults, students free; for more info call 860-233-6603.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents the TOKYO STRING QUARTET with pianist Peter Frankl and violist Jesse Levine on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Program features Dvorak's Piano Quartet in E flat and Brahms' Viola Quintet in G, Opus 111. Tickets are $10-$40, $5 young adults (ages 18-25), kids free; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Music Mountain in Falls Village presents the ELITE SYNCOPATION QUINTET on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Elite Syncopation is a quintet which actually performs with seven instruments, although obviously not at the same time; their instruments are: flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, violincello, double bass and piano. They specialize in ragtime and early jazz, featuring the works of such distinguished composers as Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Eubie Blake and Louis Moreau Gottshalk, as well as those of the 20th century's most outstanding popular and jazz composers like Berlin, Ellington, and Gershwin. The group’s repertoire–much of it selected from rare performance materials–appeals to both chamber music audiences and devotees of traditional jazz and ragtime. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 students (under age 24); for more info call 860-824-7126.
The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rd. in Great Barrington presents CLIFF EBERHARDT with Robby Baier opening on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The Guthrie Center is housed in the Old Trinity Church made famous in "Alice’s Restaurant"; sandwiches, ice cream and drinks will be available. Please bring at least one canned good or non-perishable food item to donate; for more info call 413-528-1955, or visit <www.guthriecenter.org>.
Music Mountain in Falls Village presents the DA PONTE STRING QUARTET with pianist Pamela Mia Paul on Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m. The program includes Mendelssohn 's String Quartet in A Major, Opus 13; Schumann's String Quartet in A Minor, Opus 41 #1; and Brahms' Piano Quintet in F Minor, Opus 34. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 students; for more info call 860-824-7126.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents a YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL on Monday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. Fellows of the Yale Summer School of Music perform in an informal setting designed to introduce families and young people to the arts. Admission is by donation; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Torrington Recreation presents MARTY SWIATEK & RBO performing polka on Tuesday, August 13 from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine at the Coe Park Civic Center, Litchfield St. in Torrington. Free and open to the public; bring chairs, blankets, etc. to sit on the grass in the park.
Litchfield Parks and Recreation presents the FRANK PORTO BAND in concert on Wednesday, August 14 from 7-9 p.m. on the Green in Litchfield. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; for more info call 860-567-7569.
Friends of Brodie Park, 580 West Hill Rd. in New Hartford present OPEN MIKE NIGHT in the Brodie Park field house on Wednesday, August 14 from 7-10 p.m.; sign-up begins at 6:30 and is on a first-come basis. Both acoustic and electric performers are invited to perform up to three songs, as time permits; a quality sound system and stage lighting will be provided. Series is co-sponsored by the New Hartford Recreation Department; host is Fred Mertz. Suggestion donation is $2; refreshments will be available. For more info call 860-379-3877.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents a YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL on Thursday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. Fellows of the Yale Summer School of Music perform in an informal setting designed to introduce families and young people to the arts. Admission is by donation; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Litchfield County Barbershop Chorus (Norwestones) hold a WEEKLY REHEARSAL on Thursday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the school rooms at the Litchfield Congregational Church. The Chorus, which has been in Litchfield County for 36 years, is looking for men who like to sing; college students are welcome. Come and join us on any Thursday and get hooked on the sound of four-part harmony. For more info call Al at 860-482-5413.
Drama and Comedy
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts presents "ONCE ON THIS ISLAND" on Thursday and Friday, August 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Theater of the Performing Arts, located on the Learning Corridor campus, 359 Washington St. in Hartford. At first glance, the story told is deceptively simple: a fairy tale of star-crossed lovers, performed by a group of Caribbean peasants as they wait out the night of a terrible storm. The music weaves together the classic themes of love, loss and redemption with the fabric of Caribbean culture, art, religion and social structure. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students; for more info call 860-757-6388.
Barrington Stage Company at the Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road in Sheffield presents "BLANCHE AND HER JOY BOYS" through August 11 with performances nightly at 7:30 p.m. Chris Calloway, daughter of the legendary performer Cab Calloway, stars in a one-woman show about her Aunt Blanche, Cab's older sister. Blanche Calloway recorded with Louis Armstrong, was the first woman to lead an all-male band and gave her younger brother his start in show business. "Blanche and her Joy Boys" traces the long and varied career of this talented singer through family stories and great jazz music of the '20s and '30s. For more info call 413-528-8888.
Tri-Arts at the Sharon Playhouse, Routes 4 & 343 in Sharon presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "STATE FAIR" through August 18, with performances on Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. In honor of the 100th birthday of Richard Rodgers, composer of many of America's most beloved musicals, enjoy a quintessential all-American musical. The colorful setting, Academy Award-winning score and warm-hearted, family atmosphere will appeal to all ages. Arrive one hour before curtain and partake of the pre-show activities, including food, games, special events and a "Blue Boy the pig" art contest. For more info call 860-364-7469.
Greenwoods Theatre, Route 44 in Norfolk presents "WAIT UNTIL DARK" through August 18, with performances on Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. A blind girl outwits three villains in a terrifying mystery. Tickets are $20 and $25; for reservations call 860-542-0026.
Barrington Stage Company at the Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Rd. in Sheffield presents "FALSETTOS" through August 24 with performances on Tuesday through Sunday. "Falsettos" is a wildly witty and heart-rending story about a highly unconventional family: Dad has run off with his boyfriend, Mom's married Dad's psychiatrist, and the whole fractured, fractious conglomerate family is about to convene for "their" only son's bar mitzvah. "Falsettos" is a musical comedy that takes a serious look at loss, love and the value of family in our changing, uncertain world. For more info call 413-528-8888, or visit <www.barringtonstage.org>.
Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St. in Lenox presents "HENRY V" in the Founders' Theatre through September 1. "Henry V" opens with a war-sobered Hal at last sitting on his father's ill-gotten throne, while a traitorous fiend and a venal Church conspire to send Henry and England on a war of acquisition in France. Tickets are $10-45, with student, senior and group rates available; for more info call 413-637-3353.
Sherman Players hold AUDITIONS for its October production of David Hirson's contemporary comedy "La Bête" on Sunday, August 11 from 1-5 p.m.; and Monday, August 12 from 7-9 p.m. at the Sherman Playhouse, Routes 37 & 39 in Sherman Center. Casting requirements call for six men and four women, ages 16-60; all actors must be able to participate in fast-paced physical comedy. Written in the style of Molière, "La Bête" depicts an acting troupe at a prince's estate in 17th century France–who speak in rhymed couplets offstage as well as on. This intriguing play received multiple Tony award and Drama Desk award nominations when it opened on Broadway in 1991. For more info call 860-354-3622.
Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in Thomaston holds OPEN AUDITIONS for its November Main Stage production of "Always … Patsy Cline" on Monday and Tuesday, September 9-10 from 7-9 p.m. Casting requirements call for two women. Those auditioning will read from the script and are asked to come prepared with a song; if the song is not from "Always … Patsy Cline," bring sheet music. "Always … Patsy Cline" is the true story of a remarkable friendship between the country music superstar and a Texas housewife after they meet by chance. For more info call 860-283-6250.
Art Exhibits
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. (Route 63) in Litchfield presents LAND, WATER AND WHIMSEY, an exhibit of paintings by Julie Capel-Blick through August 30. Having begun her art training in the Torrington school system, Julie Capel-Blick continued her studies at Connecticut College and also studied under the direction of William Schultz, a nationally known impressionist painter; she recently received a Merit Award in the juried American Impressionist Society Show. Also on display in the lobby is a sample of the Litchfield Historical Society’s exceptional collection of American art pottery from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gallery hours are Mondays from noon-2 p.m., Fridays from 2-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 3-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-8030.
Norfolk Library, Route 44 in Norfolk exhibits the oil paintings of ARDEN MASON through the month of August. For more info call 860-542-5075.
New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave. (Route 72) in Bristol presents Waldemar Karwowski's THE ART OF DECORATIVE PAINTING AND FAUX FINISHES through September 1. Glo Sessions' retrospective show and "A Carousel Kaleidoscope of Color" by Sandra Saitto are continuing. Also on view is a new permanent exhibit, "The Museum of Fire History." Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $2.50 children (ages 4-14), members and children under 4 free; for more info call 860-585-5411, or visit <www.thecarouselmuseum.com>.
Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield features RECENT WORKS–PRINTS AND HORSES by Clemance Gregory of Bantam through October 12. Mr. Gregory refers to his work as "contemporary mythology." His paintings have a strong accent on horses, both symbolic and serial. Some of his works also include images of fish, which allow him to integrate the concepts of evolution into his work. Mr. Gregory’s work has been exhibited in Paris at the Musée d'Art Moderne, in Bilbao, Spain, and in numerous galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and Connecticut. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-3163.
Lectures and Presentations
The Mount presents "THE WOMAN INSIDE: John Singer Sargent's 'Madame X'" with Gioia Dilliberto on Saturday, August 10 at 10 a.m. at Town Hall, 65 Walker St. in Lenox. This lecture is the part of the summer-long series "The Complex Art of Civilized Living." Lectures are followed by a book signing and refreshments; books may be ordered in advance from The Mount's bookshop. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Reservations recommended; for more info call 413-637-1899.
Sheffield Historical Society, 159-161 Main St. in Sheffield presents a REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD TOUR on Saturday, August 10; program begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Dan Raymond House. Get a close-up view of the Revolutionary Era through this afternoon excursion, which begins with a presentation by Joanne Hurlbut on the social and material culture of Sheffield/ Ashley Falls during the Revolution; a tour of the Dan Raymond House follows. Then travel to the Colonel Ashley House, where Ann-Elizabeth Barnes will describe the natural history of the area during the Revolutionary Period and contrast it with today; the visit concludes with a tour of the house. Cost is $5; members free. Reservations are suggested; for more info call 413-229-2694.
Stone Museum, Greenwoods Rd. (off East River Rd. in Peoples State Forest) in Pleasant Valley presents EARLY SETTLEMENT ALONG THE FARMINGTON RIVER, a slide-illustrated talk by Walt Landgraf on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Explore the formation of the towns west of Simsbury, land division, roads and settlement. For more info call 860-379-9074, or 860-379-6118; or visit <www.stonemuseum.org>.
The Mount presents "THE GILDED AGE AS GILDED CAGE: Edith Wharton and the Late 19th Century" with Warren Goldstein on Monday, August 12 at 4 p.m. at Seven Hills Inn, 40 Plunkett St. in Lenox, MA. This lecture is the part of the summer-long series "Women of Achievement." Lectures are followed by a book signing and afternoon tea; books may be ordered in advance from The Mount's bookshop. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Reservations recommended; for more info call 413-637-1899.
Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted hosts a BASEBALL AND THE AMERICAN VISION book discussion on "Shoeless Joe" by W.P. Kinsella on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Baseball historian and poet Michael J. Bielawa will be the discussion leader. Free and open to the public; to register call 860-379-6043.
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted welcomes Norman Southergill, author of "A COMBAT ENGINEER REMEMBERS" on Thursday, August 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mr. Southergill’s new novel draws on his World War II experiences to portray the day-to-day lives of the men of the 150th Engineer Combat Battalion through training and combat, depicting both the harsh realities of war and the fleeting moments of relaxation that helped the young soldiers to carry on. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-6043.
Classes and Workshops
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield holds an INTRODUCTION TO ROSEN BODYWORK on Saturday, August 17 at 1 p.m. Sister Carmelo Garofalo, RSM presents this method which brings deep relaxation, increased physical awareness, a heightened feeling of aliveness and a sense of personal and creative freedom. Rosen Bodywork is sought out by many people who are in physical or emotional pain; it "heals" by making clients more aware of their unconscious material and thus more able to act mindfully and in balance. Free and open to the public; reservations are recommended. For more info call 860-567-3163.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers two botanical illustration workshops with professional illustrator Carol Ann Morley. THE BEAUTY OF THE GRAPHITE PENCIL on Monday and Tuesday, August 19-20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. will introduce students to the range of beautiful tones of the graphite pencil. Working from flowers or fruits, the students will learn basic shading techniques and how to draw in proportion. The emphasis will be on the accuracy of the plant portrayed and the aesthetic beauty of graphite pencil as a drawing medium. Students will complete a plant drawing showing the full range of the graphite pencil tones. COLORED PENCIL ON TONED PAPER on Thursday and Friday, August 22-23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. will demonstrate how the beauty of white and pastel colors can be captured best against dark toned paper. Students will learn how to sketch the subject on white paper, then transfer to toned paper ready for colored pencils. The students will observe and identify the tonal range and color shades of the flower or fruit and make a color chart to work from using the toned paper as the color palette. The cost of each workshop is $120 members, $130 non-members; advanced registration is required. Participants must provide own materials; a list is available upon request. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge presents a lecture and demonstration on MAKING JAMS AND JELLIES on Wednesday, August 21 from 1-3 p.m. Making jams and jellies from wild berries, home grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and even edible flower petals from your garden are fun and easier than you might think. Spend a few hours learning the secrets of this craft and sample a variety of jellies. Favorite recipes and helpful hints on how to make them will be shared. Instructors Sandy Connors and Jeri Woodhouse have been cooking together and swapping recipes for over 30 years. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers a WATERCOLORS IN THE LATE SUMMER GARDEN workshop on Wednesdays, August 21 and August 28 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. View the summer garden with an eye for color, mood and texture and then capture it on paper at this two-part artist workshop. Learn the basics of watercolor painting, including color mixing, brush techniques and composition. Learn step by step techniques at each class to create a finished watercolor. Beginners are welcome! Instructor Linda Novick is a graduate of Pratt Institute and has taught art for over thirty years. Cost for this workshop is $65 members, $75 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield holds two ongoing CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS with instructor Jean Sands; one meets on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. from September 5 through December 12, and the other is on Fridays from 1-3 p.m. from September 6 through December 13. Now in its third year, this workshop is designed to stimulate creativity, nurture the writing process and help participants reach their writing and/or publishing goals; several writers have published their first works since the workshop began in September 2000. Fee is $150 for 14 sessions; registration and payment due by August 30. For more info call 860-567-8302.
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield offers TAOIST MEDITATIONS on Saturday, September 14 during which Sharon Smith will teach the Microcosmic Orbit, the Inner Smile and the Six Healing Sounds. These ancient experiential and visualized meditations will awaken awareness of your life force energy–your Chi–in major meridians to calm and center the mind, manage stress, balance yin and yang energies, and for self-healing. These practices are performed in a seated position and are excellent for everyone, in whatever stage of life, health and healing. Sharon Smith currently teaches at the New York Open Center as well as the Healing Tao of New York, and was a spokesperson for qigong on the PBS show "Asian American." Cost is $80; for more info call 203-266-6910.
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield offers FUSION OF THE FIVE ELEMENTS on Friday through Sunday, October 4-6 with Sharon Smith and Masahiro Ouchi. Learn to gather and circulate your Inner Pearl, the essence of your original self. These formulas deepen your experience of the Microcosmic Orbit and bring awareness to additional energetic pathways of your body for a greater understanding and management of your well-being. Cost is $200; for more info call 203-266-6910.
Outdoors
White Memorial Conservation Center, off Route 202 in Litchfield offers a NATURE WALK FOR THE FAMILY with Dave Rosgen on Saturday, August 10; meet in front of the museum at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Sharon Audubon, Route 4 in Sharon hosts its 35th annual SHARON AUDUBON FESTIVAL on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. This year's festival offers a wide variety of ongoing activities, scheduled walks and talks, exhibits and exciting special events. There will be activities to fit all age groups and skill levels. Admission $6 adults, $4 children; for more info call 860-364-0520.
Stone Museum offers a 2-mile WALK THROUGH THE LIGHTHOUSE SITE led by Walt Landgraf on Sunday, August 11; meet at 9 a.m. at the entrance to the Matthies Grove Picnic Area in Peoples State Forest, East River Rd. in Pleasant Valley. Visit the original study area and new sites in this post Revolutionary War community. Learn some new discoveries about the people who lived here and the history of Peoples State Forest. There will be some off-trail walking. Bring water and insect spray; allow about two hours. For more info call 860-379-9074, or 860-379-6118; or visit <www.stonemuseum.org>.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton offers a NATURE WALK on Wednesday, August 14 from 7:30-8:45 p.m.; meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Evening walks can provide a relaxing end to a busy summer day, as well as the opportunity to observe a wide range of animals that become more active in the cooler evening hours. It is suggested that participants wear long sleeves and bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Cost is $2 members, $4 non-members; pre-registration is not required. For more info call 860-693-0263.
Housatonic Audubon Society sponsors NIGHT SOUNDS OF SUMMER on Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at the Sharon Audubon Center, Route 4 in Sharon. During this 90-minute walk we will visit Bog Meadow Field and Pond to take in the sounds of the summer night. Using nets and plastic bug jars we will view some of the tiny creatures that have the power of an orchestra behind them to fill our ears. For more info call 860-364-0520.
Litchfield Hills Audubon Society sponsors a BIRDING TRIP to Jamaica Bay, NY on Sunday, August 18. Group will meet in the parking lot at the White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd. (off Route 202) in Litchfield at 6 a.m. to carpool; bring a lunch, scopes and friends. The public is invited; for more info call Ray Belding at 860-482-4046.
Sports
Litchfield Parks and Recreation holds the NORTHFIELD TWILIGHT RUN on Friday, August 16 at 6 p.m.; meet at the Northfield Pavilion for registration at 4:30 p.m. The 6.2-mile road race course follows the trail. Fee is $15; to register call 860-567-7569.
Northwest CT Community College offers GOLF WITH CHET DUNLOP on Thursdays, August 22 through September 12 from 6-7:15 p.m. at the Burlington Golf Center, Route 4 in Burlington. This program covers all aspects of the game and is intended for students new to the game as well as experienced golfers who need to work on the fundamentals of the swing. It is structured to make the new golfer feel comfortable on the course while building confidence and consistency in the experienced golfer. Chet, who has been a PGA teaching professional for 15 years, uses various teaching aids including video replay and analysis. Equipment will be provided at no extra charge for those who need it. Cost is $85; to register call 860-738-6446.
Kids
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted presents "DON’T EAT THE PICTURES" on Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m. This hour-long film features the Muppets and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-6043.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton offers CARTOONING with Jon Squier on Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. in Litchfield sponsors a KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL for Litchfield students on Thursday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m. Ease the anxiety of the first day, hear stories about starting school, and socialize with other kindergartners and their parents. Refreshments will be served. To register call the library at 860-567-8030.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents PRESERVE SUMMER VACATION MEMORIES with Mary Duba on Thursday, August 15 at 1 p.m. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton offers THE CHANGING SEASONS, a live animal demonstration geared for all ages on Thursday, August 15 from 2-2:45 p.m. The program will feature slides and mounted animals as well as live specimens. Admission is $1 children, $2 adults; children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not required; for more info call 860-693-0263.
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted presents an end-of-summer party hosted by COWBOY CARL on Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. For more info call 860-379-6043.
Festivals and Sales
Thomaston Fire Department sponsors its annual CARNIVAL on Thursday and Friday, August 8-9 beginning at 7 p.m.; and all day Saturday, August 10 at Sanford Avenue Field in Thomaston. The Chapparells country and western band will perform on Thursday and Friday; and a fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday. On Saturday there will be a ride matinee from 12:30-4 p.m., and the Parade with over 40 fire companies participating begins at 6 p.m. There will be numerous rides, games, and a delicious food booth.
Habitat for Humanity Northwest CT Affiliate holds its annual TAG SALE on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Bitterman Hall at St. Joseph’s Church Community Center on North Elm St. in Canaan. This sale, which has become one of the area’s largest, will provide funds toward building another affordable home in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut. Featured this year are a large selection of furniture, household items, books and art work; food and refreshments will be available. There will be a Preview and Purchase showing with refreshments on Friday, August 9 from 6-8 p.m.; admission is $10 for this preview. There will also be a Cleanup Sale on Sunday, August 11 from noon-3 p.m. with most items offered at half price. Early birds will not gain access until the doors open for all at the designated hour; for more info call John Pogue at 860-435-9626.
Winchester Grange No. 74 holds its annual FAIR AND FLEA MARKET on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Grange Hall and on the Green in Winchester Center. There will be something for everyone with exhibits of fruits, vegetables and baking along with a chance table, large book sale, children’s games and a flea market. Admission and parking are free. There will be a buffet supper from 5-6 p.m.; cost is $6 adults, $3 children. Reservations are not necessary, but can be made by calling 860-379-3557, or 860-626-0326.
Friends of Canton Public Library are soliciting DONATIONS OF BOOKS for their annual Fantastic Book Sale to be held in conjunction with Sam Collins Day on Saturday, September 21. Books may be dropped off at Funnybone Interactive, Building 2, 166 Albany Tpke. in Canton on Saturdays, August 10, August 31 and September 7 from 9-11 a.m. Books, both paper and hard cover, tapes and CDs are welcome; condensed books, textbooks, magazines and records will not be accepted. Please do not drop off books at other times; for more info call Susan Bahre at 860-693-2157.
Trips
Goshen Recreation and Barbara’s Friends offer a nine-day trip along the CALIFORNIA GOLD COAST; the trip departs from Goshen’s Camp Cochipianee for Bradley Airport on September 14. Day one has travelers arriving in San Francisco for a two-night stay at the Hotel Nikko; from there you will join a local guide for visits to the Twin Peaks, Seal Rocks, the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown. On day three you will journey to Yosemite National Park. Day four finds you traveling along 17 Mile Drive viewing the breathtaking coastlines; there will also be time to explore Old Monterey, enjoy shopping at Cannery Row, go to the aquarium and dine in the Portola Café. Day five includes sightseeing along the Big Sur coast en route to Solvang; there will be a stop at Hearst Castle. The next day includes a visit to Los Angeles, where you will visit Mann’s Chinese Theatre and see the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Day seven finds travelers en route to San Diego, with a stop at the Mission San Juan Capistrano; in San Diego a local guide will lead a tour of the city. Day eight is yours to take an optional tour, shop or relax, before returning home on day nine. Cost of $1,899 includes 11 meals, round trip air and tour guides; for more info call 860-491-2249, or 491-3230.
Blanche McCarthy Winsted Senior Center offers a five-day trip to WILDWOOD, NJ on Monday through Friday, September 30-October 4. Accommodation is in efficiency suites directly on the boardwalk and beach; 9 meals included. Trip highlights will be visits to Cape May County Park/ Zoo, Renault Winery, a trolley tour of Cape May, Wheaton Village and a stop in Atlantic City. Cost is $429 per person double, $519 single, $419 triple occupancy; registration is open to the public. For more info call 860-379-4252.
Blanche McCarthy Winsted Senior Center offers a day trip, BLITHE'S, WHITE'S AND LIGHTS on Sunday, December 8. Visit Blithewold Mansion, a lavishly decorated English country manor estate in Bristol, RI, overlooking Narragansett Bay, enjoy dinner and entertainment at White's Restaurant, and complete the day with a visit to the LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro, MA for the 50th annual Christmas Festival of Lights. Cost is $60, registration is open to the public. For more info call 860-379-4252.
Blanche McCarthy Winsted Senior Center offers a NEW ENGLAND NEW YEAR'S at the elegant Wyndham Hotel in Westborough, MA on Monday through Wednesday, December 30-January 1. This special holiday package includes two nights accommodation, six shows and five meals. Cost is $329 per person double, $419 single, $325 triple occupancy; registration is open to the public, but space is limited. For more info call 860-379-4252.
And More
Berkshire Historical Society presents CIVIL WAR DAYS on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, August 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, Holmes Rd. in Pittsfield. The two-day event will feature over 40 re-enactors from the 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K, demonstrating life in the army. Watch as they recruit new soldiers and take them through the process of training. See drilling and firing exhibitions and enjoy period music, poetry, and patriotic speeches. A 19th century Ladies Aid Society Relief Fair will take place on Saturday with goods for sale and craft demonstrations. Sunday is game day with period game for children and 19th century parlor games for adults. Refreshments will be available on site. For more info call 413-442-1793.
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