5 Wykeham Road, Washington, CT Phone: 860-868-2310 .

10 - 11 am. The Junior Library is hosting a special informational program to promote the new Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids. The program will feature a short concert highlighting several typical jazz band instruments and their musicians followed by a presentation about the camp itself and information about scholarship opportunities. Student's ages 8-11, with or without prior experience, may apply for Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids running July 10-14 at Canterbury School. Parents should attend this program with their child to receive all pertinent information and speak directly to the staff from the Litchfield Jazz Camp.

9 Greenwoods Rd. East, Norfolk, CT Phone: (860) 542-5075.

10 a.m.

153 South Main St., Torrington, CT

Free Maps available to go on a bargain hunt. Maps available for pick up at Torrington Armory. Also a closing reception for Karen Rossi Studios in Torrington from 10-4. Much licensed merchandise half price. Best offers will be considered. 

30 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT Phone: 860-672-6874.

Mary Ellen & Andrea Geisser Laurie & David Hodgson Ridgway Farm Betty Spence Joanne Wojtusiak Sale of new and out-of-print gardening books at The Cornwall Library (open to all free of charge). $30 per person, or $50 per person for both Friday and Saturday events. 

421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT

10 am - 4 pm. at Litchfield Community Center. Theme: Our National Parks. The purpose of a flower show is threefold: to set standards of artistic and horticultural excellence; to broaden knowledge of horticulture, floral design, conservation, photography and other related areas; and to share the beauty of a show with fellow club members and with the public.

9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT Phone: 860.355.8050.

7-9 pm. $20. Val Ramos is considered to be one of the best Flamenco guitarists in the United States having studied with international Flamenco guitar master Adonis Puertas. Ramos began his professional career in 1985 as a guitarist on the Disney Channel's music series Coming On!. Since then he has performed as a solo guitarist as a member of the Val Ramos and Jose Ramos Flamenco Guitar Duo as well as the Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble.

Rte. 61, Bethlehem, CT

8 am - 4pm. Bethlehem Fairgrounds.  Join the ATCA's CT Yankee Chapter for their 17th Annual Antique Truck Show, All trucks welcome-new & old. Show hours 8am - 4pm. Saturday-Rubber Duck Rodeo Sunday-Slow Truck Race. Registration: $10, Spectators: $3, Children under 12 free, Seniors: $2. Limited self contained camper spaces, Please call ahead to make camping arrangements. Reminder : The fairgrounds prohibits pets.

242 East Main St, Thomaston, CT Phone: 860-283-7245.

At this special event, visitors to the Railroad Museum of New England will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with several of the museums' restored rail cars and locomotives which will be brought out and put on display for all to see. These include the recently restored Breslin Tower sleeping car, with an all original interior, and the Rutland 260, a restored 1st class wooden baggage/passenger combine dating back to 1891. Public tours will be given of these and more of the museums' historic railroad fleet at the CT Open House day. This event is FREE to all visitors and tickets are not needed. Special trains will also be running between the historic Thomaston Station and Fascia's Chocolate in Waterbury for private mini tours. This part of the event will require tickets to be purchased. Space is very limited for these tours. To guarantee a spot, it is encouraged to buy tickets in advance. Tickets are ONLY required for the train ride/chocolate tour.

One Pleasant St, Bristol, CT Phone: (860) 314-1400..

9:30 am - 5 pm. Join us on Saturday, June 10th as Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol celebrates Bristol's Museum Magic and Connecticut Open House Day, 9:30am-5:00pm. We will be highlighting the Wonders Of Light with the magic of light, color, and reflection. Free admission for the first 100 guests; generously sponsored by the City of Bristol.

4 bryan memorial plaza, Washington Depot, CT Phone: 860-868-2878.

Original art available for sale at this once a year special. Works include: Paintings, works on paper, pottery, sculpture, assemblages and collages. Tuesday-Saturday 10am – 5pm