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Join us Saturday, June 14th from 9am–2pm for Cars & Coffee at the Litchfield Fire Department!

Bring your ride, bring your friends, and enjoy a morning of cool cars, hot coffee, and firetrucks.

Your support helps us continue to serve and protect—thank you for standing with your local volunteer fire department!

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Presented by Rt. Rev. Br. Mark D’Alessio

In the spirit of St. Francis, who saw all creation as kin and every moment as sacred, this retreat invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the natural world. Rooted in Franciscan mindfulness, we will explore how nature reveals the Divine and calls us into presence, compassion, and interconnection. 

"If you have some in humanity who exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, we will have a humanity who will deal likewise with their fellow creatures…” (St. Francis of Assisi)

Central to our day will be St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures and a 21st-century Cosmic Canticle adaptation by Br. Mark, expanding Francis’ vision to include the unfolding universe and sacredness of all life. Through guided nature bathing (forest therapy), embodied prayer, Eco Divina, sacred listening, and reflection on nature’s wisdom — including insights from The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben and The Overstory by Richard Powers — we will open ourselves to creation as sacred text as a living parable of resilience, beauty, and divine mystery. 

This retreat is open to seekers, nature lovers, contemplatives, and any and all who are longing to reconnect with the sacredness of creation. Whether you are grounded in Franciscan spirituality or simply curious, you are welcome. It is especially ideal for those seeking a day of re-centering, mindfulness, and renewal. 

Join Br. Mark in person and come slow down, listen, and invite the sacred wisdom of creation to awaken the Canticle within you. Creation is an outpouring of divine love and a wellspring of healing. Join us for a retreat day that offers space to breathe deeply, move gently, pray, sing, reflect, and reconnect with the holy presence alive in the natural world — as St. Francis once did and as the earth invites us to do today. 

Lunch is included.

Join us at Torrington’s 2nd Walk to End ALZ Pop-up Event – Miles for Memories!

Make every step matter for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

Register for the Event today at act.alz.org/centralct.

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Location: Coe Park, Torrington

Time: Starts at 10 am

At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, we’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Join us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

American Mural Project (AMP) is proud to participate in CT Open House Day on Saturday, June 14. CT Open House Day is a state-wide celebration of everything Connecticut offers. Admission to AMP will be free, and visitors will enjoy mural exhibit tours and special activities for kids. All activities are free and open to the public. The day's highlights include: 

• Free Admission
• Art Making
• Kids Activities
• Mural Exhibit Tours
• Art show by AMP's Teen Art Studio

Learn to illustrate scenes from the natural world through traditional watercolor techniques. Build confidence and develop your portfolio as you utilize elements of painting and drawing to create form, depth and atmospheric perspective.

Instructor: Leslie Watkins

Saturday, June 14, 2025

10 AM - 2 PM

Members: $72 / Non-Members: $80

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On June 14, Join the Housatonic Valley Association, the Friends of Topsmead, and author Brad Timm of the Northeast Wildlife Team for a hike at Topsmead State Forest!

A fun, family event for ages 8-108, you’ll get to explore the beautiful grounds of Topsmead while learning hidden facts about the common wildlife species that surround us. We’ll meet at the Welcome Center at Topsmead at 10am! View more details about the eventand register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-out-your-window-hike-and-author-event-at-topsmead-tickets-1355268246809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the Housatonic Valley Association, the Friends of Topsmead, and author Brad Timm of the Northeast Wildlife Team for a nature walk at Topsmead State Forest!

Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from his recently published book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S., while leading a walk on the beautiful Topsmead State Forest grounds.

Participants will meet at the Welcome Center at Topsmead at 10am on June 14, 2025. This is a family-friendly event for ages 8-108!

Get ready for summer reading by decorating your own bookmarks! We will have templates to color and plenty of supplies to let your creativity shine. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Teen Art Studio is a welcoming art makerspace just for teens.

Every Second Saturday of the month, from 10:30am to 1:30pm, teens transform the program room with their laughter, inquiring minds, and art. Teen Art Studio (TAS) is a once-a-month, drop-in program that empowers teens to work independently and together on self-directed art projects. 

Facilitated by beloved teaching artist Shana Bazelmans, TAS is a welcoming place for teens to:

• Be themselves.
• Have fun making art while making friends. 
• Try their hand at varied mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion, photography). 
• Expand their knowledge of the visual arts.
• Explore major artworks.
• Build their art portfolios.
• Embark on a collective artistic journey in a relaxed, sociable studio environment, with the guidance of the teaching artist.

New teens can join at any time!

The program is drop-in and free with student admission ($5) or an annual AMP student pass. For details, email michelle@americanmuralproject.org.

Second Saturdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm

Upcoming Dates:

December 14

January 11

February 8

March 8

April 12

May 10

June 14

Teen Art Studio is made possible in part by The Torrington Savings Bank Foundation, Renee Chatelain, and Kevin Lyle.

ProYoga Therapeutics will be presenting Practical Techniques for Managing Stress. Stress interferes with our equilibrium on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. This program will provide participants with an introduction to stress management along with accessible exercises geared to building stress hardiness and increasing self-awareness. The exercises are designed for all levels and all abilities. Registration is required. You may join in-person at the library or online via Zoom. 

With lots of experience in the food industry, Rich will be here with Rich’s Wings and Things serving a variety of chicken wings, sandwiches, and burgers!

Stop in and grab a bite and glass of wine!

Seven Hearths Museum was built in 1751 and served as a home and business center. Seven Hearths offers visitors a unique view of life in Kent in the 18th century with period rooms furnished with antiques and historical objects. These exhibits are contrasted with the story of artist George Laurence Nelson and his wife Helen Redgrave Nelson. For much of the twentieth century, it was their home and Nelson’s studios. Nelson’s paintings are on display and feature his portraits, a triptych of Helen in the garden and full length paintings of his family. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the Nelson garden just behind Seven Hearths. Owned and operated by the Kent Historical Society, the house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Guided tours are offered on the hour ... last tour at 3:00 p.m.

Lisa Marson is a licensed Massage Therapist & Intuitive and has been been working with the Tarot Deck for 40 years+. Lisa respects the uncanny wisdom & insights the cards provide. She feels the cards do not "foretell" the future but show us the forces at work in a situation in order for you to make an informed decision.

As a Virgo Sun, Lisa will dive deep into your Reading. Her Taurus Rising adds grounding energy to the Reading. Lisa’s Scorpio Moon is highly intuitive and will hone in on the deeper issues.

Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Litchfield History Museum

Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

Registration Requested

The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 

The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.

Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Join local historical costuming enthusiast Abigail Yanaway to learn how to make a true 18th century cap. Beware - you may not know this but the mobcap you think of is probably NOT correct for 1776. Come learn and be ready for 2026!

The workshop is in Classroom 9. Do let Abigail know you are coming so she can have enough materials - or even better, bring your own.

The David M. Hunt Library and Out in the Corner will host local author Eric Schnall, in conversation with Dan Shaw, on Saturday, June 14th at 5 pm at the library. Eric is a Tony Award-winning producer and author of the novel “I Make Envy on Your Disco” which was the winner of the Barbara DiBernard Prize in fiction. "I Make Envy on Your Disco" tells the story of Sam Singer, a New York art advisor, who travels to Berlin for a gallery opening and finds himself drawn to the city's history, energy and culture. The novel explores Sam's midlife anxieties as he encounters new connections, friendships, and possibilities in a city that is both a reflection of his own journey and a place of vibrant cultural rediscovery. Books will be available for sale and signing, and refreshments will be served.