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05/30/0200 to 06/01/2008
Women's AA-ALANON Retreat - 229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-3163. A weekend retreat for prayer, reflection, and sharing within a supportive community with Sr. Maurice Doody, OP, founder and director of the Office of New Directions, Bronx, NY. Sr. Doody is a noted lecturer on spirituality and wellness. Her retreats reflect her own "living of the program." Full weekend attendance required. From Friday 6 pm (dinner) to Sunday 1 pm. Fees: $155 (shared room),, $195 (private), $225 (private with bath), $195 (shared with bath) Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

08/25/2000 to 08/25/2008
Squeeze - Warner Theatre 68 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790. Phone: (860) 489-7180.

Monday, August 25, 7:30pm

$39.50, $48.50, $75

SQUEEZE are a classic English pop band. From their formation in 1974 to their latest tour in 2007, they have created some of the most memorable and most loved songs of any generation of songwriters.

With a perfect combination of Chris Difford's lyrics and Glenn Tilbrook's melodies, they produced classics such as "Tempted", "Some Fantastic Place", "Up the Junction", "Labelled With Love"... the list goes on and on...Whether joined by original keyboardist Jools Holland, soul vocalist Paul Carrack or multi-instrumentalist Don Snow, Difford and Tilbrook songs have stood the test of time. Compared variously with The Beatles, The Kinks and The Small Faces, their carefully crafted, inventive songs are utterly timeless.

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06/01/2007 to 06/01/2008
Abner Mitchell: Letters of a Civil War Soldier - Gunn Memorial Museum - 5 Wykeham Road, the intersection of Route 47, Washington, CT, CT Phone: Contact the Gunn Museum at 860-868-7756. The Shepaug Valley Middle School eighth graders, under the guidance of their history teacher are the guest curators of the new exhibit, Abner Mitchell: Letters of a Civil War Soldier. Visit the Civil War era through the letters of a local Union soldier. Together the class has created a book and exhibit that will be showcased at the Gunn Historical Museum. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday 10am-4pm and Sundays 12pm-4pm, free admission. Click here to visit their Web site.

12/01/2007 to 02/28/2008
Wall 2 Wall Artist's Reception - 131 Kent Rd. South, Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754. Phone: 860-672-6631. Dec 1st 5-7pm Show runs through Feb 2008. Thurs-Mon 12-5pm Wall 2 Wall is an energetic and eclectic collection of work from a diverse group of artists; listed, local and everyone in between. The highlight of Wall 2 Wall is new work from famous 60's pop artist Marjorie Strider. Wall 2 Wall also features contemporary modern masters Peter Seltzer, Frank Federico, and William Ward Beecher, Outsider artists Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Rev. Howard Finster, Mose Tolliver, etc. and our new addition of Low Brow artists. Also on display is a very select collection of Estate items from Edmonson and Robert Andrew Parker. Wall 2 Wall is a revolving show with work changing throughout winter.

01/06/2008 to 09/30/2008
Ridgefield 300th Anniversary Celebration- Ridgefield - 400 Main Street,, Ridgefield, CT, CT 06877. Phone: 203-431-3001. The opening of Ridgefield's 300th Anniversary Celebration! Sunday, January 6 is the Meet Our Ancestors Opening Reception at the Community Center-the celebration continues with various events throughout the year, ending with a closing reception at the Community Center, complete with cake and 300 candles, on September 30, 2008. The best part is that most of it is free, thanks to the generosity of many. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

01/08/2008 to 03/01/2008
Ray Olsen's - Limited Edition Etchings and Pastels - 30 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT, CT 06753. Limited Edition Etchings and Pastels at The Cornwall Library. Opening Reception, Sunday, January 13th 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

01/15/2008 to 12/31/2008
Made for Trade: Realities of Economic Survival - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. Indian Peoples traded corn, animal skins, stone tools, pots and wampum beads for centuries before contact with Europeans. Trade networks expanded in the 1600s to include European ships, colonial settlements, and trading posts. As European colonialism spread throughout North America after 1700 and the size of Native communities shrank dramatically, indigenous peoples sought to adapt their traditional economies to the new realities.

Articles once made for personal use quickly became valuable commodities to be sold or traded for manufactured goods. The introduction of new materials stimulated the creativity of Native American craftsmanship and allowed them to develop and extend their unique cultural traditions into the future.

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01/17/2008 to 03/23/2008
Cover Stories: Quilts & Bed Coverings from Regional Collections Opens at Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center - 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, CT 06702. Phone: 203-753-0381. Reception on Thursday, January 17 from 5:30 to 7:30, and then the exhibit will continue through March 23. This exhibit will feature over 30 bed coverings. Museum open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Convenient free parking is located directly behind the museum on Park Place. For more information about this exhibit, the museum's collections and other programs, please call 203-753-0381 x 10 or visit the website. Click here to visit their Web site.

01/19/2008 to 03/01/2008
2nd Annual Puppetry Festival--Washington Montessori School - 240 Litchfield Turnpike, New Preston, CT 06777. Phone: 860-868-0551. Hour-long puppet shows featuring acclaimed performers from throughout New England Parents with younger children between the ages of 3 and 8 Saturdays at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM from Jan. 19th to March 1st Ticket Donation: $8.00 per person; general admission; children under 2 years of age free; public welcome Schedule: January 19th/The Pumpernickel Puppets: The Frog Prince January 26th/The Puppet People: The Firebird February 2nd/The Wayne Martin Puppets: Martin's Magical Music Review February 9th/Nappy's Puppets: Shadows Around The World February 16th/Tanglewood Marionettes: Sleeping Beauty February 23rd/The John Tierney Puppets: Burt the Racoon March 1st/Larry Hunt's Masque: Animan

01/20/2008 to 06/15/2008
Pancake Breakfast -- Warren Volunteer Fire Company - Town Hall - Sackett Hill, Warren, CT 06754. Phone: 860-868-2187. The Warren Volunteer Fire Company and Woman's Auxiliary will again jointly host their Pancake Breakfast which begins on Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 7:30AM until 11AM. Adults $4, children under 12, $2, under age three are free. The exception will be in February, as the Fire Company hosts a Vension Dinner on Feb. 16th; therefore, the breakfast will be held the second Sun day in February. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Further information call: 860-868-2187.

01/25/2008 to 02/16/2008
Tea at Five - Theatreworks - New Milford - 5 Brookside Ave., P.O. Box 836, New Milford, CT, CT 06776. Phone: 860-350-6863. TheatreWorks New Milford proudly launches its 2008 season with Tea at Five by Matthew Lombardo an intimate and compelling portrayal of Katharine Hepburn "as told by" the fiery redhead herself. The one-woman show opens January 25 for a four-week run. TEA AT FIVE is under the Co-Direction of Jane Farnol of Kent and Joseph Russo of New Milford. On Thursday, January 24, senior citizens are invited to a free dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m. is TheatreWorks' Pay-What-You-Want night. At this performance, you name the price for your ticket. Show runs: January 25,26 February 1,2 8,9,10 15, 16 Time: Fri and Sat - 8:00PM / Sun - 2:00PM $20.00 (Includes $1.50 Service Fee) Seating: Reserved Seating . Click here to visit their Web site.

01/26/2008 to 04/19/2008
Portals--Works of Mary Lou and Robert Alberetti--Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery--Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center - 229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield CT, CT 06759. Phone: (860)567-3163. Gallery hours: Monday - Saturday 10am -4 pm Opening reception: January 26, 1-3 pm Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/01/2008 to 04/30/2008
Maple Sugaring Classes and Tours - 339 South Road, Rte. 179, East Hatland, Ct, CT 06027. Phone: 860-653-2038. Sweet Wind Farm is the perfect place to take your group or family to an educational outing. Our class/tour consists of viewing tapped trees (during syrup season only), a guided tour of the sugarhouse facility and equipment, possibly watching us boil sap and sniff the heavenly smell of syrup steaming, a narrated slide show of the sugaring process, a history of sugaring and other fascinating facts about maple will be discussed. Maple syrup and sugar samples given during class. Sap samples given out when available.Presentation material will be based on age of the participants, great class for ages 3 - 99! For the younger set, a picture book will be read aloud also. The class lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, and participants will take home a "Maple Facts" sheet, and a sample of maple sugar candy. Children will also receive a coloring page, crossword and word search puzzles. This class may be scheduled at any time of the year, although viewing tapped trees and seeing us boil sap can only be done during syrup season, Feb. - April. Boiling at the time of your visit depends on sap flow and weather. FEE Ages 5 and up, $5.00 each. For school groups, homeschool groups, and scouts: Teachers, parents, and chaperones are free. Siblings under 5 free. A minimum of $40.00 to schedule a class. Call or email to schedule at (860) 653-2038, sweetwind@sweetwindfarm.net Take home materials and maple sugar candy for paid participants only. Note: We are now taking reservations for your group to visit our farm for the 2008 season. Please call or email with your date and time request. If you book by email, we must have a contact person with phone number. We do not offer scheduled classes on Sunday. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/01/2008 to 04/30/2008
"The Rise of The World Trade Center" Opening Reception of photographs by artist Bruce Frisch - The Atrium, The Warner Theater, 69 Main St,, Torrington, CT, CT 06790. Phone: (860) 482 5122. Starting Feb. 1 for three months his photographs can be seen in the Atrium of the Warner Theatre in Torrington. The opening reception will be on Sat. Feb 9 4pm. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/02/2008 to 03/16/2008
Dolls: A Valentine's Tea Party - Gunn Museum - 5 Wykeham Road, Rte. 47, Washington, CT, CT 06794. Phone: 860-868-7756. The new exhibit, Dolls: A Valentine's Tea Party, will run from Saturday February 2nd to Sunday March 16th and follows on the heels of the popular Christmas display of dolls at the museum. A new set of vintage dolls is on display in a beautiful Valentine's themed setting. The dolls featured in this display come from the Gunn Museum and the treasured collections of Bobbi Smith, Ellen Kenney, Dee and Wally Domroe, and other area collectors. Through the duration of this doll exhibit, children will be able to create valentines for their special sweethearts at a craft table in the museum. There are also beautiful Shackman reproduction Valentine and Easter cards and other gifts for sale at the museum. After the Valentine's exhibit, the dolls will be on display in the museum in a festive Easter setting through the end of April. Free and open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Please call the museum for more information.

02/02/2008 to 02/02/2008
17th Annual Gala "All That Glitters" Snowflake Ball--St. Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, CT Phone: 203-709-6390. On Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville the 17th Annual Saint Mary's Gala featuring two live bands: Harold Zinno Orchestra and entertainment by Powerstation Events. From 5:30PM to Midnight the music plays plus a Live Auction with auctioneers, Paul Largay and Stacey Schieffelin and silent auction items. Tickets are $200 per person. Proceeds benefit patient care services at Saint Mary's Hospital. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/02/2008 to 02/24/2008
Washington Art Association February Show - 4 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Phone: 860-868-2878. Edith Read /Colleen Kinsella / Joan Morosani February 2 - February 24 Opening Reception: Saturday, February 2nd 4 ? 6 pm Click here to visit their Web site.

02/02/2008 to 02/03/2008
CAT SHOW - Southbury - Crowne Plaza, Ext. 16 off I-84, 1284 Strongtown Rd., Southbury, CT, CT 06488. Phone: 203-598-7600. Nutmeg Cat Fanciers will enjoy this Cat Show at the Crowne Plaza Southbury on Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb 3, 2008 from 11 a.m. - PM. Donations. 6 Allbreed Rings -300 Cat Limit

02/02/2008 to 02/02/2008
Beacon Grange Dance-Northfield - Route 254, Northfield, CT Phone: 860-482-0893. On Saturday, the Beacon Grange, Rte.254, Northfield will hold a square dance with "Harm's Way Band Country Music, from 7-11PM. $10 donation. Raffles 50/50 and refreshments available. Further information call: 860-283-9308, 860-482-8219 or 860-283-5772.

02/02/2008 to 02/11/2008
50th Anniversary of Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield - Routee 118, Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-1041. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Lourdes Apparitions in France and the 50th Anniversary of the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield--from February 2 through 11, 2008 the Shrine will offer Eucharist each day in the Grotto chapel at 10:30AM followed by the Sacrament of the Sick and availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For additional activities and prayer times call 860-567-1041.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/02/2008 to 02/02/2008
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Jose-Luis Novo, Music Director - Finalist - Richardson Auditorium, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield, CT, CT 06877. Phone: (203) 438-3889.. On Sat. at 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$50. Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Jose-Luis Novo, Music Director Finalist. Innovative Innocence: Ravel Mother Goose Ballet Music; Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G Major, Audrey Luna, soprano. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/02/2008 to 02/03/2008
Weekend Women's Snowboard Clinic - 46 Great Hollow Rd., off Rte. 4, Cornwall, CT 06753. Phone: 800-895-5222 - 860-672-6100. Mohawk Mtn. Ski Area offers a Weekend Women's Snowboard Clinic on February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2008. Come and learn or enhance your snowboarding in an all women's environment. $75 a day for lift ticket and hour and half lesson. Come learn what others already know. All levels allowed. Further information and to register call 860-672-6100Click here to visit their Web site.

02/02/2008 to 02/02/2008
Take A Guided Hike at Tarrywile Park - Danbury - 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT, CT Phone: 203-744-3130. Tarrywile Mansion and Park is a 654-acre park has fields, ponds and 21 miles of trails. The terrain can be ruggged and steep but other parts of the trails are filled with berry bushes and sounds of nature. The schedule of hikes start at 9 a.m. Join Park volunteers Rita, Dawn, Jane, George, Bruce, Steve and Lou as they guide you through the trails at Tarrywile. All hikes are free and will only be canceled in the event of heavy rain. Hikes start at 9 a.m. at the Red Barn Environmental Center with participants parking in the lower Mansion parking lot. Hike participants are encouraged to wear rugged sturdy shoes, to bring water, bug spray and a light snack if desired. Hikes generally run from 2 to 3 hours in duration. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/04/2008 to 02/04/2008
"The Romance of Harriet gold, 1913"--Gunn Historical Museum Program - Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT Phone: 860-868-7756. Join the Washington Senior Center for their monthly coffee hour reading--"The Romance of Harriet Gold, 1913" from the archives of the Gunn Historical Museum. this paper discusses the fascinating courtship and marriage of Washington resident Harriet Gold to Elias Boudinot, aleader of the Cherokee Indians in Georgia. On Monday, February 4, 2008 at 10AM at the Washington Senior Center, Bryant Hall Plaza in the center of Washington Depot. Further information call 860-868-7756.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/05/2008 to 02/07/2008
Victorian-Era Valentines/Love Letters - Litchfield Historical Society - Corner of East and South Sts., Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-4501. Families and children ages 2 to 99 are invited to participate in the Litchfield Historical Society's annual Valentine Workshops on Tuesday and Thursday, February 5th and 7th. Workshop participants will be inspired by examples of Victorian-era Valentines from the collection of the Society's Ingraham Memorial Library and can then apply their own creative flair to craft tokens of love for friends and family. Children from 2 to 5 years old are invited on both days to participate in a morning workshop from 10 to 11am; and the entire family can participate in post-school day Valentine activities from 3:30-4:30 pm. An adult's only workshop will be held during lunch hour on the 5th of February from noon-1:00pm. Participants are invited to create their own valentines using ideas from some of the History Museums vast collection of cards. Examples of handwritten poems, humorous missives and intricate patterns will be available for inspiration, or choose from a variety of quilling and scherenschnitte patterns to create your own unique Valentine. Participation is free for Litchfield Historical Society members and $3 per participant for non-members. Registration is required, as space is limited; call (860) 567-4501 to sign up. All children must be accompanied by adults.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/06/2008 to 02/27/2008
Amistad Trial at Litchfield Law School-Litchfield Historical Society - Litchfield Law School,South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-4501. The Litchfield Historical Society invites community members to learn about the history of African Americans in Connecticut and Litchfield County and to explore Litchfield's ties to the story of the Amistad. Weekly events will be held during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. All of the events will take place from 6:30-8:00 pm. The series begins on Wednesday, February 6 at the Litchfield History Museum with a program titled: The Legacy of the Amistad. The evening's event features a slide presentation on the story behind the Amistad court cases conducted by Judith Schiff. Ms Schiff is the Chief Research Archivist at Yale University and an expert on the Roger Sherman Baldwin and Amistad papers in the Yale library. Admission is free for museum members and $3 for non-members. The program will be presented at the Litchfield History Museum from 6:30-8:00 pm on February 6. Space is very limited and registration is required for all programs. To register or for more information, call, Click here to visit their Web site.

02/07/2008 to 02/18/2008
Valentine's Day Treats at Belgique - Belgique Patisserie & Chocolatier, 1 Bridge Street,Corner of Rtes. 7 and 341, Kent, CT 06757. Phone: 860-927-3681. Extended hours at Belgique, Patisserie, Chocolatier preparing Valentine's Day treats from Thursday, February 7, 2008 thru Monday, February 18, 2008--President's Day. Belgique's has a selection of lovely packaging, such as Victorian influenced heart-shaped boxes, a box that is actually chocolate. It is in a heart shape and it can comes in white chocolate, dark chocolate or milk chocolate. The lid has beautiful roses and flowers imprinted on it---you can not only eat the chocolates inside but when you are done, you can eat the box. Special this year is a hot chocolate set for two. It includes a stainless steel thermos, 2 handpainted cups with snowmen, our own Belgian hot chocolate mix, and recipe. We also have some cute little ceramic hearts filled with chocolate for a small token gift suitable for a friend or teacher. Call for further information: 860-927-3681. Email.

02/07/2008 to 02/07/2008
13th ANNUAL KENT CENTER SCHOOL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - Kent, CT Phone: 860-927-3537. Kent Center School, 9 Judd Ave., Kent, CT 06757. Phone: 860-927-3537. Local vendors, students plus the community all join together to bake chocolates. Coffee and tea are available 3:30 pm. - 6:00 pm. Adm. $5. Donation. Snow Date: 12/08.

02/08/2008 to 02/08/2008
2nd Annual Bubbles and Truffle's - A Chocolate Lovers Wine Tasting - Winsted - Whiting Mills, 210 Holabird Avenue, Winsted, CT, CT 06098. Phone: 860-738-3351. For a Wine Tasting and Chocolate Extravaganza with a silent auction and live music to benefit downtown revitalization and the Friends of Main Street. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For tickets and more information contact Friend of Main Street at 860-738-3351 or email.(snow date: Sat., Feb. 9th) Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/08/2008 to 02/23/2008
Love Letters at the Ridgefield Theater Barn - 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Phone: 203-431-9850. Ridgefield Theater Barn presents "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney. Dates: February 8 thru February 23, 2008--Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM--Sunday matinees, February 10 and 17 at 2PM. Special Valentine's Day Performance at 8PM. $22 Adults-$18 Seniors (62)/Students. Further information call: 203-431-9850. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/08/2008 to 02/08/2008
Barkhamsed Historical Society Lecture Series - barkhamsted, CT 06063. Phone: 860 738-1152. The Barkhamsted Historical Society's 2008 Lecture Series begins at 7:00P.M. at the Barkhamsted Senior Center,109 West River Rd.,Pleasant Valley ,Ct.with Archaeologist Marc Banks discussing the recent exploratory dig of over 100 test pits at the Colebrook Forge site near Riverton.The forge operated from 1771 to 1811 and was one of the earliest producers of steel in North America. Marc will cover the goals of this project and what was actually found.Admission is free and refreshments will be served.Questions call:Noreen Watson 860 738-1152 Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
Kids Valentine Candy Workshop: The Silo - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT, CT 06777. Phone: 860-355-0300. A full participation class for children age 10 and up, Feb. 9 from 11-2 p.m. Registration recommended as space is limited. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/10/2008
Valentine Train Rides - Danbury Railway Museum - 120 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Phone: 203-778-8337. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 from 10-4PM and Sunday, February 10, 2008 from Noon to 4PM the Danbury Railway Museum will offer Valentine Train Rides (weather permitting). Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
Beacon Grange Dance-Northfield - Route 254, Northfield, CT Phone: 860-283-9308. On Saturday, February 9th from 7-11PM, the Beacon Grange will hold a Round and Square Dance featuring Dance with The Country Travelers from Massachusetts. Admission $10. donation. Door Prizes, Raffles 50/50. Refreshment available. Further information call: 860-283-9308.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
The 709th Military Police Battalion- The Warrior Battalion 1944-1945 - Danbury - The Danbury Museum, 43 Main Street, Danbury, CT, CT Phone: 203-743-5200. On February 9th at 11AM, in the Marian Anderson Studio, Joseph A. Setaro presents a riveting program describing the actions of the 709th Military Police battalion as they landed at Normandy in August 1944 and then entered and attempted to secure Paris on 29th August 1944-four days after it's liberation. He continues to follow the efforts of the 709th as they operated as the only Military Police unit in Paris for the following year. All programs are FREE to the public courtesy the generosity of the GOODRICH FOUNDATION Please contact us at or dmhs@danburyhistorical.org Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
BY GEORGE! Celebrate our Nations FIRST PRESIDENT: Ages 7+ - 195 Water Street, Naugatuck, CT, CT 06770. Phone: 203-729-9039. Children learn about America's First President, George Washington, and make a yummy cherry dessert with a fun no-cook recipe Saturday, 11a.m.-12p.m. Registration Required by 4p.m. Friday, Feb. 8th. Free of charge. Refreshments will be served. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
Ice Fishing Class - Torrington - A free ice fishing class at the Stillwater Pond boat launch off Rte. 272 a short distance from Rte. 4. The event runs 1 to 4 p.m. weather permitting. Participants can learn about fishing methods, gear, safety and sportsmanship. All fishing equipment will be provided. State Department of Environmental Protection-certified care instructors will teach the class. Registration is required and adults must accompany children. For more information call Park and Recreation Dept. 860-489-2274.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/23/2008
Northwest Teen Idol 2008 Contest -Torrington Parks and Recreation - 153 S Main St, Torrington, CT, CT 06790. Phone: (860) 489-2274. The Teen Idol contest is open to all Connecticut residents from age 13 through seniors in high school. Auditions and final performances will all be held at the Coe Park Civic Center in Torrington Ct. Auditions February 9th 4:00 PM Final February 23rd 7:00 PM Registration will close at midnight on February 7th. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
7th Annual Salisbury Ice Carving Competition - Village Green, Jct. Rtes 41 and 44, Salisbury, CT 06068. Phone: 860-824-5243. Amateur and professional carvers are welcome to enter to win prize money that will be awarded in category. The competition begins at 11 AM and ends at 3 PM and is part of the weekend-long Salisbury Ski Jump festivities. For more information call Hallihan at 860-824-5243. (always 2nd Sat.) Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
"Good Food For Change" hosted by New Morning Store-Woodbury - Mattatuck Unitarian Universalist Society, 122 South Pomperaug Ave., Woodbury, CT 06798. Phone: 203-263-0673 Ext. 360. On Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 6:30-9:00PM at the Mattatuck Unitarian Universalist Society, 122 South Pomperaug Avenue behind Middle Quarter Mall in Woodbury come share in an evening with green living experts. Meet local producers, landscape designers, and energy, building and water-management professionals. Enjoy delectable tapas created by Executive Chef Carol Byer-Alcorace with local, seasonal ingredients. Reservations required. Tickets $20. Further information call: 203-263-0673, Ext. 360.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
Ice Fishing Derby - Plymouth - The Terryville Fish and Game Club will hold its annual ice fishing derby from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Middle Pond on Grove St. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. in the clubhouse.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
Introduction to Islam--Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center - 229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield CT, CT 06759. Phone: (860)567-3163. Islam is the religion that makes headline news almost every day. This program will explore the history, theology, ethics, and spirituality of the second largest world religion. It will also give participants an opportunity to ask, meet and engage in conversation with a Muslim chaplain. Presenter: Sohaib N. Sultan, author and chaplain at Trinity College, Hartford and Wesleyan University, Middletown. Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Donation: $35 (includes lunch) Scholarships available. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
Disney Day at Mohawk Mtn. Ski Area-Cornwall - 46 Great Hollow Rd., off Rte. 4, Cornwall, CT 06753. Phone: 800-895-5222 860-672-6100. On Saturday, February 9.2008 Mohawk Mtn. Ski Area will hold a Disney Day. Come play at Mohawk Mtn. on the porch. Ski or board and get prizes and play games with Radio Disney AM 1550. Further information call: 860-672-6100.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/09/2008 to 02/09/2008
6th Annual Winterfest Tarrywile Park and Mansion -Danbury - 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT, CT 06810. Phone: 203 794-1043. Come join us at the Park from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for Winterfest 2008. Early plans include snowshoe and cross country skiing demos, guided hikes and the 3rd Annual Fruitcake Toss. Bring the whole family for a day of winter fun. call the park office at (203)744-3130. Email. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/10/2008 to 02/10/2008
A Romantic Menu to Fall in Love With - The Silo - 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT, CT 067776. Phone: 860-355-0300. The Silo Cooking School at The Silo. from 11 -2 p.m. $90., or two students for $170. Registration recommended. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/10/2008 to 02/10/2008
5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby - Phone: 860-283-8390. Bantam Lake, Bantam, CT 06750. (203) 592-4064 or (860) 283-8390. The derby will be held at the South Bay on Bantam Lake in Morris. Cash Prizes. The entry fee is $20. Registration begins 6:30 a.m. at the Morris Town Beach, located on East Shore Rd. Parking is available at the state boat launch and the town beach. 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (always 2nd Sun.)

02/10/2008 to 02/10/2008
Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club Lecture Series - 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518. ?Vampires in New England: The Archaeological Evidence? presented by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, Connecticut State Archaeologist. Come learn about the beliefs in vampires that once prevailed among 18th century New Englanders and the archaeological proof for its existence in Connecticut

Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 6:30 pm. Fee: Free to Club Members / $5 General Public

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02/10/2008 to 02/10/2008
Wild West Day -- Ski Sundown - Ratlum Rd., off Rte. 44 and 219, New Hartford, CT 06057. Phone: 860-379-SNOW. On February 10, 2008 from 11AM to 3PM at Ski Sundown a Wild West Day will be held. Saddle up and join some horsin' around during this annual event! Enjoy cowboy mounted shooting demos, roping activities and a full day of kicking up your heels! Further information call: 860-379-SNOW.Click here to visit their Web site.

02/11/2008 to 04/25/2008
Young Playwrights Contest and Festival - TriArts Sharon YPF, P.O. Box 1187, Sharon, CT, CT 06069. Bryan L. Knapp New Work Series PLAYS/SCENES: Playwrights are invited to submit plays/scenes that: 1 Must be the author's own work 2 Are 10 minutes or less in performance length 3 Must not exceed four characters 4 Are not the originals; please submit two copies of typed script (parent or teacher assistance is permitted for typing) PLAY SELECTION: Up to two students in each of the four age categories (grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12) will be selected to work with a playwright at an individual workshop and to have their work produced as a staged reading on August 5, 2008 on the main Stage of TriArts Sharon Playhouse. All winners must be available to participate in both the rehearsal and performance. Prizes of $100 will be awarded to the qualifying winners in each category. All entrants will receive a certificate of participation and mention in the program. TO ENTER: Entry deadline: Play must be received by APRIL 1, 2008. Two typewritten, unstapled copies of the script (please do not send originals) should be mailed along an entry form (may be downloaded from the TriArts website or requested via email (pc@triarts.net). We regret that we are not able to return entries. All entries will be acknowledged by email. Please contact us if you do not receive an acknowledgment within one week of submission. Mail to: TriArts YPF, POB 1187, Sharon, CT 06069 Entrants whose work is selected for the festival will be notified on or before MAY 1, 2008. Click here to visit their Web site.

02/12/2008 to 02/26/2008
Irish Studies Lecture Series led by author and professor Daniel Burt - Litchfield Community Center, Rte. 202, Litchfield, CT, CT 06759. Free but advanced registration suggested. Call 860-567-8302.Click here to visit their Web site.

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