October 16th-November 17th 2024 Community Calendar:

October:

16^th:

Litchfield’s Community Center hosts a Goodspeed Opera House Daytrip to see Maggie the musical from 10 am-6 pm. Tickets cost $110. 421 Bantam Road. (860)-567-8302.
Torrington’s Five Points Arts Center hosts a Watercolor and How it Works class from 2:30-5 pm. Classes cost $153-$170. 855 University Drive. (860)-618-2167. Also on October 23^rd.
Litchfield’s Community Center hosts a free Family Dinner provided by Litchfield County 4-H Youth Program from 5-6:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. 421 Bantam Road. (860)-567-8302.

17^th:

Goshen’s Recreation Department hosts Girl’s Softball classes from 4-5 pm. Admission costs $15. 50 North Street, Goshen Center School. (860)-491-2249. Also on October 24^th.
Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts a Pokémon Club trading card event for children six to 16 years old from 5-6 pm. 160 South St. (860)-567-8030.
Thomaston’s Public Library hosts Night Time Preschool Storytime for kids 2-5 years old from 5:30-6 pm. Registration is required. 248 Main St. (860)-283-4339.
Morris’ Historical Society presents The History of the Shepaug Aqueduct Tunnel starting at 7 pm. Admission is free. Morris Town Hall, 3 East Street. (860)-782-1862.
Thomaston’s Opera House presents the 12 Angry Men play starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $28. 158 Main Street. (860)-283-6250. Also on October 18^th, 19^th, & 20^th.

18^th:

Bantam’s Alain White Field hosts the Bantam Community Farmers Market from 3-6 pm. Market will remain open rain or shine. 273 Bantam Lake Road. (203)-841-6774. Also on October 25^th.
Goshen’s Camp Cochipianee hosts a Jack o Lantern Contest from 6-8 pm. Pumpkins can be dropped off starting on Wednesday, October 16^th. 291 Beach St. (860)-491-2249.
Goshen’s Camp Cochipianee hosts a Kid’s Halloween Party from 6:30-8 pm. Games, treats, and crafts will be offered. 291 Beach St, Kobylenski Lodge. (860)-491-2249.
Goshen Public Library hosts a Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Campaign from 6:30-8:45 pm for middle and high school age kids. Registration is encouraged. 42B North Street. (860)-491-3234.

19^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.
Torrington’s Five Points Arts Center offers The Art of Photo & Image Transfer in Mixed Media class from 10 am-5 pm. Admission costs $130.50-$145. 855 University Drive. (860)-618-2167.
Torrington’s Bad Dog Brewing Company hosts the 2024 Connecticut State Steinholding finals from 12-9:30 pm. 117 Water Street. (860)-302-9764.
Torrington’s Warner Theatre hosts an Annual Wine and Food Tasting event starting from 7 pm. Tickets cost $30-$100. 84 Main Street. (860)-489-7180.

20^th:

Northfield’s Volunteer Fire Company hosts a Breakfast Fundraiser for Conor Ledan from 7:30-10:30 am. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. 12 Knife Shop Road. (860)-483-2234.
Litchfield’s Community Center presents a performance from the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s from 4-5:30 pm. Tickets cost $30. 421 Bantam Road. (203)-574-4283.

22^nd:

Brandywine Living at Litchfield hosts a free Veteran Luncheon from 12-1 pm. 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield. (860)-480-9995.
Litchfield’s History Museum hosts an America's 250th Independence Week Draft Plan Presentation from 5:30-7 pm for June and July 2026. 7 South Street. (860)-567-4501.

23^rd:

Litchfield’s Community Center presents a documentary for Willie Nelson’s 90^th Birthday Celebration from 3-4:30 pm. 421 Bantam Road. (860)-567-8302.
Litchfield’s Tapping Reeve Meadow presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Jonathan Kruk from 5:30-7 pm. Tickets cost $10-$15. 82 South Street. (860)-567-4501.

24^th:

Litchfield’s Community Center presents Pianist William Braun and Vocalist Christopher Grundy for the Evening Glow Music Series from 3:30-4:30 pm. 421 Bantam Road. (860)-567-8302.
Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library presents an interview with art director and architect Marc Balet from 6:30-8 pm. Admission is free. 160 South St. (860)-567-8030.
Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the blues musicians Pat Marafiote and Danny DraherIan Campbell from 6:30-8:30 pm. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

25^th:

Cornwall’s Consolidated School will host their 20^th Walk-A-Thon starting at 1 pm. Walk will begin at the intersection of Cream Hill/Cherry Hill and Cogswell Road. (860)-672-6617.
Litchfield’s Chanticleer Acres farm hosts apple cider press event from 1-4 pm. Each bushel of apples costs $10. Attendees must bring their own jugs. 51 Hutchinson Parkway. (860)-361-9366. Also on November 1^st, & 8^th.
Torrington’s Howard’s Bookstore hosts a CT Cryptids Anniversary Celebration from 5-9 pm. Features a costume party, costume contest, and more. 25 Main Street. (860)-733-3314.
Torrington’s Warner Theatre presents Jana Beagley’s Dracula play starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $30. 84 Main Street. (860)-489-7180. Also on October 26^th, 27^th, 31^st, November 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd.

26^th:

Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts a Deep Dive Storytime session for elementary grade kids from 10:30-11:30 am. Admission is free. 160 South St. (860)-567-8030.
Thomaston’s Public Library hosts a Clay Witches creations class from 11 am-2 pm. Registration is required. Admission is free. 248 Main St. (860)-283-4339.
Torrington’s Howard’s Bookstore presents live music from the bands American Amnesia, Magic Buddha, Joe Pye, and Skin Crawl from 7-11 pm. Tickets cost $10. 25 Main Street.(860)-560-3688.

27^th:

Torrington’s KidsPlay Children’s Museum hosts a Sensory Friendly Playtime session from 9-10 am. Admission costs $2. Pre-registration is encouraged. 61 Main Street. (860)-618-7700.
The Cornwall Library will present the film The Air Made Visible about the kinetic sculptor Tim Prentice starting at 2 pm. Registration is encouraged. 30 Pine St. (860)-672-6874.
Litchfield’s Tapping Reeve Meadow hosts a Lantern Tour and Stories to Keep You Up at Night show from 5:30-7 pm. Tickets cost $15-$20. 82 South St. (860)-567-4501. Also on October 30^th.

30^th:

Thomaston’s Public Library hosts a Halloween Baby Time story session for kids two years old and younger from 5:30-6 pm. Registration is required. 248 Main St. (860)-283-4339. Also on October 31^st.

31^st:

Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library hosts a Special Halloween Storytime presentation from 10:30-11:30 am. Admission is free. 160 South St. (860)-567-8030.
Cornwall’s UCC Parish House will host their Fourth Annual Carved Pumpkin Contest from 12-7 pm. Registration is required. 8 Bolton Hill Rd. (860)-672-6840.
Cornwall’s UCC Parish House will host a Halloween Trunk or Treat event from 5-8 pm. Candy donations are encouraged. 8 Bolton Hill Rd. (860)-672-6840.

November:

1^st:

Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the guitarist Walter Jacobson from 7-10 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

2^nd:

Torrington Love It Vegan restaurant - Queer Community Craft Fair open to all ages from 10 am-3 pm. 73 Main Street, Torrington. (860)-733-3314.
Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the classic rock musician Steve McGrath from 7-10 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

3^rd:

Litchfield’s Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT hosts a Bagels, Lox, and Tefillin event from 10-10:45 am. Admission is free. 69 West Street. (860)-567-3377. Also on November 10^th & 17^th.

6^th:

Torrington’s Historical Society hosts the lecture “Animal Mascots of the Civil War” from 6:30-7:30 pm. Registration is encouraged. 192 Main Street. (860)-482-8260.
Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the guitarist Bobby Pirotta from 7-10 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

7^th:

Thomaston’s Public Library hosts an Afternoon Delights presentation of the 1996 film The Crucible from 1:30-4 pm. Admission is free. 248 Main St. (860)-283-4339.
Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the Jazz Guitar Duo Jim Schribert and Bill Kimball from 6:30-8:30 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

8^th:

Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the pianist and singer Don Petruzzi from 7-10 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

9^th:

Torrington’s Five Points Arts Center hosts a Woodcarving 101 class from 10 am-2 pm. Available for people 16 years old and older. Admission costs $72-$80.855 University Drive.(860)-618-2167.
Torrington’s Five Points Arts Center hosts a Herringbone Beaded Cuff Bracelet Jewelry Making class from 10 am-2 pm. Admission costs $72-$80. 855 University Drive. (860)-618-2167.
Torrington’s Five Points Arts Center hosts a Needle Felting Animal Companions class from 10 am-3 pm. Admission costs $90-$100. 855 University Drive. (860)-618-2167.
Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from jazz and adult contemporary vocalist Jane Monheit starting at 7 pm.Tickets cost $57.73-$78.35.20 Greenwoods Rd W.(860)-560-7757.

10^th:

Thomaston’s Town Hall hosts the 23^rd Annual Diane Burr Memorial 5K Flag Run/Walk starting at 12:30 pm. Registration costs $25-$30. 158 Main St. (203)-982-6539.

13^th:

Litchfield’s Saltwater Grille hosts a 5 Course Wine Pairing from 6:30-9 pm. Admission costs $80. RSVP is required. 26 Commons Dr. (860)-567-4900.
Torrington’s Warner Theatre presents the singer and songwriter Paul Anka starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $69-$209. 68 Main Street. (860)-489-7180.

14^th:

Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the improvisational pianist Sherry Steiner from 6:30-8:30 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.

15^th:

Winsted’s 2nd Home Lounge restaurant presents the guitarist and singer Brian Mattiello from 7-10 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 524 Main Street. (860)-238-4500.
Torrington’s Warner Theatre presents Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus LIVE! Starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $60-$80. 84 Main Street. (860)-489-7180. Also on November 16^th.

16^th:

Norfolk’s Infinity Music Hall presents a performance from the Scottish rock band Celtica Nova starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $41.24-$51.54. 20 Greenwoods Rd W. (860)-560-7757.
Torrington’s Warner Theatre presents the comedian Mark Normand on his Ya Don’t Say Tour starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost $40-$161.75. 68 Main Street. (860)-489-7180.
Winsted’s American Mural Project presents the swing band Eight to the Bar with a dance lesson from 8-10 pm. Tickets cost $10-$35. 90 Whiting Street. (860)-379-3006.

Goshen News October-November 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.

October
	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
3^rdWeek	Q,R		C,G	I	O
4^thWeek	Q,R	M	C,G,K	B	O
5^thWeek	F,Q,R		C,G		O

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

*These are all Goshen Events

Adult Pick-Up Basketball 7-9 pm Goshen Center School Gym
Board of Finance 7:30-8:30 pm Town Hall
Board of Selectmen 5-6 pm Town Hall
Conservation Commission 5:30-6:30 pm Town Hall
Economic Development Commission 6-7 pm Town Hall
GCC and Recreation Department Brunch 10-11:30 am Church of Christ Congregational
Goshen Community Care Senior Social 1-3 pm Church of Christ Congregational
Inland Wetlands Commission 7:15-8:15 pm Town Hall
Library Board of Directors 4-5 pm Town Hall
Little Wiggles Story Time 10:30 am Goshen Public Library
Planning & Zoning Commission 7:30-8:30 pm Town Hall
Pre-K Story Time 10:30 am Goshen Public Library
Recreation Commission 7-8 pm Town Hall
Recycling & Trash Advisory Committee 6-7 pm Town Hall
Sew It’s Thursday Craft Group 10 am-12:00 pm Camp Cochipianee
Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30-8:30 pm Town Hall
Sunday Mass 9:15 am St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Sunday Mass 10 am Goshen Church of Christ Congregational