Community Calendar, July 10-August 25, 2024

Goshen News: July 10^th-August 25^th 2024 Community Calendar:

July:

10^th:

• Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts a Pirate Treasure Hunter event for kids with K-5 with Mrs. Tricia from 12-1 pm. Registration is required. 160 South Street. (860)-567-8030.

11^th:

• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents the jazz guitar duo Jim Schribert and Bill Kimball from 6:30-8:30 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.
• Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts author Illeana Douglas to discuss her book Connecticut in the Movies from 7-8 pm. Registration is required. 160 South Street. (860)-567-8030.

12^th:

• Goshen’s Church of Christ Congregational hosts their Drop-in & Crop event from 6 pm-12 am. Admission costs $10. Pre-registration is encouraged. 5 Old Middle Street. (860)-491-2793.
• Torrington’s Coe Memorial Park hosts MOVE! The Band as a part of Torrington’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. 101 Litchfield Street. (860)-489-2274.
• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents the Celtic folk musician Dan Ringrose from 7-10 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

Also on July 19^th, 26^th, August 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, & 23^rd

• Bantam Civic Association hosts the Bantam Community Farmers Market from 3-6 pm. Market will be open rain or shine. 273 Bantam Lake Road. (203)-841-6774.

13^th:

• Cornwall Park and Recreation Department presents the 2024 July Fest Celebration from 4-6 pm. 24 Pine St. (860)-672-4071.
• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents the musicians Mark Paradis and Mark Mercier from 7-10 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

Also on July 20^th, 27^th, August 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, & 24^th

• Litchfield Center School hosts the Litchfield Farmers Market from 10 am-1 pm. Products are provided by over 15 local vendors. 125 West Street. (860)-567-3890.

14^th:

Also on July 21st, 28^th, August 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, and 25^th

• Litchfield Historical Society presents a tour of the exhibit “To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey” from 3-4 pm. Tickets cost $10. 7 South Street. (860)-567-4501.

15^th:

• Litchfield Community Center hosts a Kids’ RC Car Race and Obstacle Course event from 3:15-5 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.

Also on July 16^th, 17^th, 18^th, & 19^th

• Litchfield Community Center presents a Family Fun Fest Week from 1-3 pm. Different events are featured each day. Pre-registration is required. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.

16^th:

• Morris’ Sandy Beach hosts a Books On The Beach event from 10 am-12 pm. Attendees can pick out books to read at home or at the beach. 407 East Shore Road. (860) 567-8030.
• Torrington’s Coe Memorial Park hosts classic rock musician Michael Hodorski as a part of Torrington’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 pm. 101 Litchfield Street. (860)-489-2274.

Also on July 23^rd, & 30^th

• Litchfield Oliver Wolcott Library hosts a Crochet Crusaders educational event from 1:30-2:30 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged. 160 South Street. (860)-567-8030.

17^th:

• Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library presents the live virtual program Sailor’s Sea Chest from 12-1 pm. Registration is required. 160 South Street. (860)-567-8030.

18^th:

• Cornwall and Sharon Park & Rec Commissions host a trip to the Goodspeed Opera House to see the musical South Pacific. Tickets cost $100. Foote Fields, 65 Furnace Brook Rd. (860)-364-1400.
• Litchfield Community Center presents the Sperry Creek bluegrass band as a part of Litchfield’s Summer Concert Series from 6-8 pm. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.
• Bantam Cinema & Arts Center presents the documentary How to Come Alive With Norman Mailer from 7-9:30 pm. Tickets cost $37. 115 Bantam Lake Road. (860) 808-9266

19^th:

• Litchfield Tapping Reeve Meadow hosts a Herb Hour for Adults from 10:30-11:30 am. Admission is free for LHS members but $10 for non-members. 82 South Street. (860)-567-4501.
• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents an acoustic performance from Peter Wolf starting at 7 pm.  Tickets cost $55. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
• Torrington’s Howard’s Bookstore presents musicians Riley Cotton and Ponybird starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $15. 25 Main Street. (860)-733-3314.
• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents the musician Dave Galt from 7-10 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

20^th:

• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from The Cast of Beatlemania starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $40-$55. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
• Torrington’s Trinity Episcopal Church hosts an Open Mic Night headlined by poet David Henri from 7-9 pm. 220 Prospect Street. (860) 480-2996.
• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents the bluegrass musicians Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw from 7-10 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

Also on July 21^st, 26^th, 27^th, & 28^th

• Thomaston’s Landmark Community Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz in Concert starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $26. Thomaston High School, 185 Branch Rd. (860)-283-8558.

22^nd:

• Goshen Recreation Department presents the country rock band Badfoot for the Summer Concert series from 6-8 pm. Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street, Goshen. (860)-491-2249.

23^rd:

• Brandywine Living at Litchfield hosts a free Veteran Luncheon from 12-1 pm. 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield. (860)-480-9995.
• Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts An Evening with John Adams on His Friendship with Thomas Jefferson from 7-8 pm. Registration is required. 160 South St. (860) 567-8030.
• Torrington’s Coe Memorial Park hosts The IPAs soft rock band as a part of Torrington’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. 101 Litchfield Street. (860)-489-2274.

24^th:

• Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts The Quest for the Kakapo for kids K-5 from 2-3 pm. Registration is required. 160 South St. (860) 567-8030.
• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from singer-songwriter Patty Griffin starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $85-$105. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.

25^th:

• Litchfield County’s Opiate Task Force hosts their 2^nd Annual Trails to Wellness event from 4-8 pm. Franklin Street, Torrington. (959) 229-4814.
• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents solo pianist Sherry Steiner from 6:30-8:30 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

26^th:

• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from the rock band Steelin’ Peaches starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $25-$35. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
• Torrington’s Coe Memorial Park hosts The Glamour Girls pop band as a part of Torrington’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. 101 Litchfield Street. (860)-489-2274.

Also on July 27^th & 28^th

• Goshen Fairgrounds hosts the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival starting at 9 am. Tickets cost $65-$230. Admission for children 12-years-old or younger is free. 116 Old Middle St. (860)-364-5710.

27^th:

• Torrington’s Howard’s Bookstore hosts the Riot Grrrl and Queercore night event starting at 6:30 pm. Tickets cost $15. Main Street. (860)-733-3314.
• Winsted 2nd Home Lounge presents the musician Jim Pelletier from 7-10 pm. Admission is free. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

28^th:

• Torrington’s Nutmeg Fudge Company hosts an Afternoon Tea with the Princesses event from 1-3 pm. Tickets cost $22.50-$45. 20 East Main Street. (860) 201-4303.

29^th:

• Litchfield Community Center hosts a Minecraft Engineering with LEGO event for kids ages 5-7 from 9 am-12 pm. Tickets cost $100. 421 Bantam Road. (860) 567-8302.

30^th:

• Torrington’s Coe Memorial Park hosts The Blaney Brothers rock band as a part of Torrington’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. 101 Litchfield Street. (860)-489-2274.

31^st:

• Litchfield Community Center hosts a Norwalk Seaport Cruise & Sheffield Island Lighthouse Museum daytrip from 11:45 am-6:15 pm. Tickets cost $60. 421 Bantam Road. (860) 567-8302.
• Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts a Watercolor Waterscape class for kids K-5 from 12-1 pm. Registration is required. 160 South St. (860) 567-8030.

Also on August 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd

• Thomaston’s Fire Department hosts their annual Fireman’s Carnival starting at 6 pm. Ride-all-night wristbands cost $30. Sanford Avenue Field, 245 South Main St. (860)-283-4344.

August:

1^st:

• Winsted’s Summer Concert Series presents the Farmington Valley Band from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. East End Park. (860) 738-3351.

2^nd:

• Goshen Fairgrounds will host the 2024 Litchfield County 4-H Fair. 116 Old Middle St. (860)-626-6240.
• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from the soft rock band Yacht Lobsters starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $28-$38. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.

Also on August 3^rd, 4^th, 9^th, 10^th, & 11^th

• Torrington’s Warner Theatre presents School Of Rock: The Musical from 7:30-9:30 pm. Tickets cost $32. 68 Main Street. (860)-489-7180.

3^rd:

• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from the blues artist Ruthie Foster starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $35-$45. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
• Torrington Love It Vegan restaurant - Queer Community Craft Fair open to all ages from 10 am-3 pm. 73 Main Street, Torrington. (860)-618-3685.

8^th:

• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents folk musicians Griffin William Sherry and The Last Revel starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $25-$35. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
• Winsted’s Summer Concert Series presents the Kenn Morr Band from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. East End Park. (860) 738-3351.

Also on August 9^th, 10^th, & 11^th

• Goshen Fairgrounds hosts the 27^th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival. Tickets cost $30-$185.  116 Old Middle St. (860)-506-5747.

9^th:

• Litchfield Community Center presents the Hot Cat Jazz Band as a part of Litchfield’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 pm. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.

Also on August 10^th & 11^th

• Cornwall’s Consolidated School hosts the 2024 Rose Algrant Art Show from 2-6 pm. 5 Cream Hill Rd. (860)-672-6617.

10^th:

• Cornwall’s Park and Recreation Department presents the Taste of Cornwall and Music Festival starting at 10 am. Pine Street, Cornwall Village Green. 860-672-4071
• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents pop soul musicians Garfield Fleming and THAT MOTOWN BAND starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $35-$45. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.

Also on August 11^th, 16^th, 17^th, and 18^th

• Thomaston Opera House presents Mean Girls the Musical starting at 8 pm. Tickets cost $26. 158 Main Street. (860)-283-8558.

15^th:

• Winsted’s Summer Concert Series presents the cover band Potter’s Field from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. East End Park. (860) 738-3351.

18^th:

• Goshen Fairgrounds hosts the Litchfield Hills Historic Auto Club Show from 8 am-3 pm. Tickets costs $5-$10. 116 Old Middle St. (860)-489-4500.
• Torrington’s Warner Theatre presents The Righteous Brothers: That Lovin' Feelin' Farewell Tour from 7:30-9:30 pm. Tickets cost $96. 68 Main Street. (860)-489-7180.

22^nd:

• Winsted’s Summer Concert Series presents the jump blues band Jr. Krauss and the Shakes from 7-9 pm. Admission is free. East End Park. (860) 738-3351.

25^th:

• Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from the rock band the BoDeans starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $48-$58. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.

Goshen News July-August 2024 Recurring Events Calendar

*Each letter corresponds to a recurring Goshen government or community event found in key below. If you do not see the letter of an event on the calendar, it means it is not occurring this month.

July
	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
2ndWeek			C,G,	N	H
3rdWeek		M	C,G	I
4thWeek			C,G,K	B
5thWeek	F		C,G

 

August
	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
1stWeek	F		C,G		H
2ndWeek			C,G	D
3rdWeek			C,G	N
4thWeek			C,G,	I
5thWeek	F	E,M	C,G,K	B

 

*These are all Goshen Events

1. Adult Pick-Up Basketball 7-9 pm Goshen Center School Gym
2. Board of Finance 7:30-8:30 pm Town Hall
3. Board of Selectmen 5-6 pm Town Hall
4. Conservation Commission 6:30-7:30 pm Town Hall
5. Economic Development Commission 6-7 pm Town Hall
6. GCC and Recreation Department Brunch 10-11:30 am Church of Christ Congregational
7. Goshen Community Care Senior Social 1-3 pm Church of Christ Congregational
8. Inland Wetlands Commission 7:15-8:15 pm Town Hall
1. Library Board of Directors 4-5 pm Town Hall
10. Little Wiggles Story Time 10:30 am Goshen Public Library
11. Planning & Zoning Commission 7:30-8:30 pm Town Hall
50. Pre-K Story Time 10:30 am Goshen Public Library
1000. Recreation Commission 7-8 pm Town Hall
14. Recycling & Trash Advisory Committee 7-8 pm Town Hall
15. Sew It’s Thursday Craft Group 10 am-12:30 pm Camp Cochipianee
16. Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30-8:30 pm Town Hall