Goshen News: April 10th-May 26th 2024 Community Calendar:

April

11^th:

• Bantam Cinema & Arts Center presents the "There and Back Again" Festival Part two from 5:45-10:15 pm. Tickets cost $12.50. 115 Bantam Lake Road. (860)-361-6066.
• Five Points Arts Center hosts the lecture Film Appreciation: Narrative of the Film Industry starting at 6 pm. Admission costs $120. 855 University Drive, Torrington. (860)-618-2167.

12^th:

• Litchfield. Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from the band Donna the Buffalo starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $34. 20 Greenwoods Rd W (860)-560-7757.
• Litchfield Community Center hosts 18+ Trivia Night ft. Bar Rated Entertainment from 7-9 pm. Admission costs $10 per person. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.

Also on April 13^th, 14^th, 15^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, & 22^nd

• Torrington  Kidsplay Children’s Museum hosts Maker Space Challenges for Spring Break from 9 am-4 pm. 61 Main Street (860)-618-7700.

13^th:

• Torrington  Five Points Arts Center offers the Developing Your Practice In and Out of the Studio workshop from 10 am-12 pm. Admission costs $100. 855 University Drive (860)-618-2167.
• Winsted  Beardsley Library presents Once Upon a Prom Free Dress event from 10 am-1:30 pm. Attendees can enjoy refreshments while picking out a dress. 40 Munro Place (860)-379-6043.
• Litchfield   White Memorial Conservation Center hosts the presentation Nevermore: Remembering the Passenger Pigeon from 2-3 pm. Pre-registration is required. 80 Whitehall Rd (860)-567-0857.
• Torrington   Warner Theatre presents their second annual Yacht Rock event featuring the party band Anchor Management from 6-10 pm. 68 Main Street (860)-489-7180.

14^th:

• Litchfield Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut hosts their 29th Annual Model Matzah Bakery class from 10 am-12 pm. Admission costs $10 per baker. 69 West Street (860)-567-3377.
• Litchfield Community Center hosts a performance of the Shakespeare tragedy King Lear from 3-4 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.

15^th:

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

• Thomaston Public Library hosts daily Spring Break Craft classes from 2-3 pm. Open for children in grades K-6. Registration is required. 248 Main Street, Thomaston. (860)-283-4339.

17^th:

• Cornwall’s Town Hall hosts a Community Social Hour from 3-4 pm. Snacks and drinks will be offered. 24 Pine St, West Cornwall. (860)-672-2709.
• Northwestern Entrepreneurial Center presents the seminar The Business Model Canvas from 5:30-8:30 pm. Registration is required. 59 Field Street, Suite 120, Torrington. (860)-482-6586. 

18^th:

• Winsted Little Red Barn Brewers hosts The Great Business Showcase from 4-7 pm. Attendees can connect and expand their business network. 32 Lake St. (860)-238-4446.
• Bantam Cinema & Arts Center presents the "There and Back Again" Festival Part three from 5:45-10:15 pm. Tickets cost $12.50. 115 Bantam Lake Road. (860)-361-6066.

19^th:

• Litchfield Community Center hosts a Friday Feast & Dancing Feet event from 12-2 pm. Tickets cost $7. Pre-registration is required. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.
• Litchfield White Memorial Conservation Center hosts a Star Party from 8-9 pm. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to star gaze. 80 Whitehall Rd. (860)-567-0857.

20^th:

• Litchfield White Memorial Conservation Center presents The Demise and Resurrection of the American Chestnut from 10-11 am. 80 Whitehall Rd. (860)-567-0857.
• Torrington  Warner Theatre presents the Italian opera La Rondine from 12:50-3:50 pm. Tickets range from $16-$30. 84 Main Street (860)-489-7180.
• Torrington  Howard’s Bookstore hosts the live music event Pile, Porcelaine, and Carey from 7-10:30 pm. Tickets cost $20. 25 Main Street (860)-733-3314.

Also on April 21^st, 26^th, 27^th, 28^th, May 3^rd, 4^th, & 5^th

• Thomaston Opera House presents the adult musical comedy Spelling Bee starting at 8 pm.  Tickets cost $26. 158 Main St. 860-283-6250.

21^st:

• Harwinton Lions Club will host their Second Annual Horse Show from 8 am-5 pm. Tickets cost $5. Halcyon Show Stables, 231 Beach Street, Torrington. (203)-525-6393.
• Winsted  Whiting Mills hosts a Felted Rocks Try It workshop from 1-3 pm. Attendees will learn how to wrap wool around rocks. Admission costs $45. 100 Whiting Street (860)-806-0947.

23^rd:

Also on April 30^th

• Litchfield  Brandywine Living at Litchfield hosts a free Veteran Luncheon from 12-1 pm. 19 Constitution Way (860)-480-9995.

24^th:

• Litchfield Community Center hosts the presentation Live, Lunch, Learn: The Great American Song Book from 12-1 pm. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.
•  Norfolk Library hosts the program Corner Club: Dissecting Owl Pellets for kids of all ages from 3:45-4:30 pm. Registration is required. 9 Greenwoods Rd. East (860)-542-5075.

25^th:

• Litchfield   Oliver Wolcott Library hosts the Litchfield Land Trust info session, Preserving The Future Of Litchfield from 7-8 pm. 160 South St. (860)-567-8030.

26^th:

• The Litchfield History Museum will host an opening reception for the exhibit "With Their Busy Needles: Samplers and the Girls Who Made Them" from 6-8 pm. 7 South Street. (860)-567-4501.
• Thomaston Public Library hosts a 21+ Happy Hour Fundraiser from 6-8 pm. Tickets cost $25-$30. 248 Main Street, Thomaston. (860)-283-4339.
• Torrington Warner Theatre presents the +18 comedy Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue from 7:30-9:30 pm. 68 Main Street (860)-489-7180.

27^th:

• Goshen Shane Kinsella Memorial Race starting from 9 am. Funds raised support kid recreation programs. Registration is required. Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street (860)-491-2249.
• Winsted Whiting Mills will host a Spring Open Studios “Alice in the Mill” event from 10 am-4 pm. This will celebrate the creative hub’s 20^th Anniversary. 100 Whiting Street (860)-738-2240.
• Torrington  The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County will host their Annual Luncheon from 12-2 pm. Admissions costs $50. Elks Club, 70 Litchfield Street, Torrington. (860)-294-9383.
• Torrington  Howard’s Bookstore presents four live indie music performances from 7:30-10:30 pm. Tickets cost $15. 25 Main Street (860)-733-3314.

Also on April 28^th, May 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 10^th, 11^th, & 12^th

• The Goshen Players present the musical “9 to 5” starting at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on goshenpalyer.booktix.net for $27. 2 North St. (860)-491-9988.

28^th:

• The Litchfield History Museum will host a walking tour of Litchfield’s Historic District from 10-11 am. Tickets cost $10. 7 South Street. (860)-567-4501.
• Winsted   Whiting Mills will host a Spring Open Studios “Alice in the Mill” event from 10 am-4 pm. This will celebrate the creative hub’s 20^th Anniversary. 100 Whiting Street(860)-738-2240.

Also on May 24^th

• Torrington Kidsplay Children’s Museum hosts Sensory Friendly Inclusive Playtime from 9-10 am. Admission costs $2. Pre-registration is encouraged. 61 Main Street (860)-618-7700.

30^th:

• Torrington   Five Points Arts Center hosts a Subtle Nuance with Pastels class from 1:30-4:30 pm. Admission costs $70. 855 University Drive (860)-618-2167.

May:

1^st:

• Torrington   Warner Theater presents Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth from 7:30-9 pm. Tickets cost $59. Oneglia Auditorium, 68 Main Street (860)-489-7180.

3^rd:

• Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale Pre-order deadline. Baskets cost $30-$45 each while pots cost $4-$18 each. Goshengardenclub.org. Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street, Goshen.
• Norfolk   Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from county singer Brandy Clark starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $35. 20 Greenwoods Rd W (860)-560-7757.

4^th:

• Torrington Love It Vegan restaurant - Queer Community Craft Fair open to all ages from 10 am-3 pm. 73 Main Street (860)-618-3685.
• Litchfield Community Center hosts a Spring Fling Flashback: 80's 18+ Dance Party from 7-10 pm. Admission costs $15. 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. (860)-567-8302.
• Torrington   Howard’s Bookstore hosts the 18+ emo/trap metal vocalist Traveling T-Shirt Salesmen Tour from 7-11 pm. Tickets cost $15. 25 Main Street (860)-733-3314.

8^th:

• Torrington   Warner Theater presents the musical showdown Beatles vs Stones from 7-9 pm. 68 Main Street (860)-489-7180.

9^th:

• The Norfolk Library hosts a discussion with Courtney Maum and Emma Hudelson on Equestrian Memoir from 5:30-6:30 pm. Registration is required. 9 Greenwoods Rd East. (860)-542-5075.

11^th:

• Winsted  Whiting Mills hosts a Creative Day from 9 am-5 pm. Attendees can take part in free workshops and classes. 100 Whiting Street (860)-738-2240.
• Thomaston Public Library hosts a Clay Garden Gnomes creation class from 11 am-2 pm. Registration is required. 248 Main Street, Thomaston. (860)-283-4339.
• Litchfield    White Memorial Conservation Center hosts a Nature Tag Sale from 11 am-2 pm. Monetary donations are encouraged. 80 Whitehall Rd. (860)-567-0857.

16^th:

• Torrington   Warner Theater presents the live comedy show Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble from 7:30-9:30 pm. 68 Main Street (860)-489-7180.

17^th:

• Norfolk   Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from folk music band Bella’s Bartok starting at 7 pm.  Brandy Clark starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $25. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
• Torrington  Warner Theater presents the live comedy show Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk from 7:30-10 pm. 68 Main Street (860)-489-7180.

18^th:

• Goshen Garden Club will host their Plant Sale from 9 am-12 pm. Baskets cost $30-$45 each while pots cost $4-$18 each. Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street, Goshen. (860)-491-2249.
• Litchfield  White Memorial Conservation Center hosts a screening of “The Lost Bird Project” with sculptor Todd McGrain from 2-3 pm. Tickets cost $10. 80 Whitehall Rd. (860)-567-0857.
• The Norfolk Library hosts the presentation Beech Leaf Disease: What We Know and What We Don’t from 4-5 pm. Registration is required. 9 Greenwoods Rd East. (860)-542-5075.

19^th:

• Litchfield    The Susan B. Anthony Project will host their 7^th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes awareness  event from 9-11:30 am. Registration is required. 159 West Street (860)-489-3798.
• Litchfield   White Memorial Conservation Center presents a Guitar Ensemble conducted by Michael Stubblefield from 2-3:30 pm. Tickets cost $10. 80 Whitehall Rd. (860)-567-0857.

21^st:

• Thomaston Public Library hosts a cheat Stained Glass photo creation class from 6:30-8 pm. Registration is required. 248 Main Street (860)-283-4339.

25^th:

Litchfield   White Memorial Conservation Center hosts the Fungus Among Us program with Dave Paton from 10-11:30 am. Pre-registration is required. 80 Whitehall Rd (860)-567-0857.

 

Goshen News April-May 2024 Recurring Events Calendar

*Each letter corresponds to a recurring Goshen government or community event found in key below

April
	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
2ndWeek		A	A,C,G,L	N	O
3rdWeek		M	C,G	I	O,P
4thWeek		E	C,G,K	B	O
5thWeek	F		C,G	D	H,O

 

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

 

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