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23

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

6/23/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Youth Civic Challenge

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and...
Monday
Jun 23
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9:00 am
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2:00 pm
American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted
Mon
Jun
23
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23

Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!

  • June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
  • 9:00a - 4:00p
  • $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
  • Ages 5-12
  • Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!

 

Weekly Themes:

  • Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
  • Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
  • Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
  • Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
  • Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
  • Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
  • Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
  • Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
  • Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.

 Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!

Register HERE


6/23/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Torrington Recreation Summer Camp

Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season! June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025 9:00a - 4:00p $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620) Ages 5-12 Located at Pleasant View Park...
Monday
Jun 23
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4:00 pm
Pleasant View Park in Torrington
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Jun
23
Mon
Jun
23

🌻 Join Us This Summer at Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp! 🌻

Located on a beautiful 140-acre nonprofit farm in Litchfield, CT, Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp is more than just summer fun—it’s a hands-on journey into sustainable agriculture, animal care, and environmental science!


🧒 Open to youth ages 5–13

📅 10 weeks of weekday camps | June 16 – August 22, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM daily

  • 🌿 Discovery Camps (First 6 weeks): Explore farm animals, horticulture, environmental science, ag mechanics, and more!
  • 🐑 Specialty Camps (Last 4 weeks):Choose from Vet Science Camp or Farm Camp for a deeper dive into animal care and sustainable farming.


This camp is part of a larger mission to reconnect youth and families with the land, promote food security, and build a healthier, more resilient community.


🔗 Register now

📧 Questions? Email us at arethusafarm4Hcamp@gmail.com

🌐 Learn more: www.arethusafarmfoundation.org


Let’s grow, learn, and thrive—together! 🌾

6/23/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Agricultural Workshops

Arethusa Farm 4-H Summer Camp

🌻 Join Us This Summer at Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp! 🌻 Located on a beautiful 140-acre nonprofit farm in Litchfield, CT, Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp is more than just summer fun—it’s a hands-on...
Monday
Jun 23
@
9:00 am
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3:30 pm
Arethusa Farm Foundation in Litchfield
Mon
Jun
23
Mon
Jun
23

June 23 - August 30 - Registration link will be available mid-June!


OWL’s Fully Booked Summer Reading Challenge is back for 2025!

Register online, then come to the library to receive your challenge card. Starting Monday, June 23, the first 30 people who register AND come to the library to pick up their challenge card will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin’ Donuts.


Your challenge card includes a list of 16 different prompts for you to try throughout the summer. However, you are not required to complete all of them. Participate at your own pace in whatever way works best for your reading habits!


One lucky winner will be randomly selected to receive a bookish prize basket. For each completed challenge, participants earn one entry towards the prize. Be sure to visit the library before the end of the program to enter your prize slips for the drawing.


Participants who complete at least 6 challenges will gain entry to an exclusive finale event on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6 PM. At this event, Vanessa Fasanella will help attendees create their own floral grapevine wreaths!


6/23/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

FULLY BOOKED - Adult Summer Reading Challenge

June 23 - August 30 - Registration link will be available mid-June! OWL’s Fully Booked Summer Reading Challenge is back for 2025! Register online, then come to the library to receive your challenge...
Monday
Jun 23
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield
Mon
Jun
23
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Jun
23

Presented by Rev. Dr. Eileen Epperson

We all react differently to the loss of a loved one. Whether it be from old age, terminal illness or accident, we are never prepared for the tsunami of feelings and the shattered sense of life. In this support group, “Grieving With Wisdom,” we take one day at a time accompanied by a caring facilitator and others who know what this journey is like. You are not alone. There are resources to help you along your journey.

 

This is an 8-session grief support group starting Monday, May 19 through July 7. Participants are urged to commit to all 8 weeks to receive the full benefit of the content. Signing up for May 19 registers you for all sessions.

10:30 AM-11:45 AM

We will gather within the comforting space of Wisdom House with a seasoned facilitator and have the opportunity to speak and listen and discover we are not alone at all.

 

“This group means the world to me at present. It is a safe place to come and let my real feelings out. I don’t have to pretend to be stronger than I am. I can just be myself.”

A grief group participant after eight months.

Eight Mondays: May 19-July 7

limited to 12 participants

This program is offered on a donation basis, and your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Donations can be made at online registration via the Wisdom Fund or in-person upon arrival.

6/23/2025
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Healthy Living & Self-Care

Grieving with Wisdom

Presented by Rev. Dr. Eileen Epperson We all react differently to the loss of a loved one. Whether it be from old age, terminal illness or accident, we are never prepared for the tsunami of...
Monday
Jun 23
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10:30 am
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11:45 am
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield
Mon
Jun
23
Mon
Jun
23

On Zoom: June 2 - July 14


Monday Scholars combines the best of online learning and engaging discussion!

Join us for the full 6-weeks or drop in to explore your favorite topics. Each week, we will watch two video lectures together and then engage in lively conversation afterwards. The conversation will be facilitated by OWL's Caroline Ugurlu. 


About the course:

Join us as we explore 12 insightful, informative, illuminating, and (yes) humorous lectures. Professor Steven Gimbel of Gettysburg College will take you through the philosophical theories and explanations of humor, from blatantly obvious puns to complex narratives to sly twists of language. Drawing from both analytical and continental philosophy, the natural and social sciences, and the observations of thinkers ranging from Aristotle and Jonathan Swift to Sigmund Freud and Immanuel Kant, this course will leave you with a stronger appreciation of the jokes you tell and the jokes you hear. What's more, it may just leave you with a clearer idea of the true meaning of life. And that's no laughing matter.


About the professor:

Professor Steven Gimbel holds the Edwin T. Johnson and Cynthia Shearer Johnson Distinguished Teaching Chair in the Humanities at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where he also serves as Chair of the Philosophy Department. He received his bachelor's degree in Physics and Philosophy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and his doctoral degree in Philosophy from the Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on the philosophy of science, particularly the nature of scientific reasoning and the ways that science and culture interact. He has published many scholarly articles and four books, including Einstein’s Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of Politics and Religion; and Einstein: His Space and Times.


6/23/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning
Continuing Education Classes

Monday Scholars: Philosophy of Humor

On Zoom: June 2 - July 14 Monday Scholars combines the best of online learning and engaging discussion! Join us for the full 6-weeks or drop in to explore your favorite topics. Each week, we will...
Monday
Jun 23
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1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Online Event
Mon
Jun
23
Mon
Jun
23

Join us for a cruise at I Know A Guy Deli! The deli is open until 8:00 PM for food and drinks. Bring your classic cars, hot rods, bikes, jeeps and enjoy some groovy acoustic tunes good times await, and there's plenty of parking out back.

Don't have a car? No worries, just come hang out


Every Monday night May through September 4-8.

6/23/2025
Repeating event
Auto, Boat & Air
Car Shows and Auto Expos

Cruise Night @ I know a guy Deli

Join us for a cruise at I Know A Guy Deli! The deli is open until 8:00 PM for food and drinks. Bring your classic cars, hot rods, bikes, jeeps and enjoy some groovy acoustic tunes good times await,...
Monday
Jun 23
@
4:00 pm
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8:00 pm
I know A Guy Deli in Burlington, CT
Mon
Jun
23
Mon
Jun
23

Come join us for a FREE COMMUNITY YOGA class at Charym in Litchfield every Monday at 5pm. This class is for both the young, and not so young, designed to help you release aches and pains while building strength and flexibility. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a gentle practice, this class offers a sequence of basic postures that stretch and strengthen the body. The flow is moderately paced, allowing you to move with ease while focusing on proper alignment and mindfulness. Each posture is taught with an emphasis on safety and awareness, helping you feel more grounded, centered, and stronger with each class. Come as you are and experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive, welcoming environment.

6/23/2025
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Exercise & Wellness

FREE YOGA CLASSES

Come join us for a FREE COMMUNITY YOGA class at Charym in Litchfield every Monday at 5pm. This class is for both the young, and not so young, designed to help you release aches and pains while...
Monday
Jun 23
@
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Charym Yoga Studio in Litchfield
Mon
Jun
23
Mon
Jun
23

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

6/23/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Chess Club

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the...
Monday
Jun 23
@
6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
Harwinton Public Library in Harwinton
Tue
Jun
24
Tue
Jun
24

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

6/24/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Youth Civic Challenge

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and...
Tuesday
Jun 24
@
9:00 am
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2:00 pm
American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted
Tue
Jun
24
Tue
Jun
24

The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.


Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.


Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!


6/24/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Story and Music Time

The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am. Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story,...
Tuesday
Jun 24
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10:00 am
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10:30 am
Morris Public Library in Morris
Tue
Jun
24
Tue
Jun
24

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!


6/24/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Music & Rhyme Inside

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness,...
Tuesday
Jun 24
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10:30 am
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11:30 am
Kent Memorial Library in Kent
Tue
Jun
24
Tue
Jun
24


Beyond the Basics: Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks | June 24, 2:00-4:00 pm


Level up your sewing skills with this intermediate workshop! Do you like the look of intricate quilt blocks but dislike fiddly cutting, measuring, and trimming? Foundation paper piecing might be the technique for you! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to “sew by number” and create a beautiful quilt block by machine stitching fabric on top of a removable paper template. Once you know the basics, you can visit the Makerspace during Open Hours to create more blocks and transform them into a fully finished quilted project! Ages 18+, Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/beyond-the-basics-foundation-paper-pieced-quilt-blocks/


6/24/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Adult Program -Beyond the Basics: Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks

Beyond the Basics: Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks | June 24, 2:00-4:00 pm Level up your sewing skills with this intermediate workshop! Do you like the look of intricate quilt blocks but...
Tuesday
Jun 24
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2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington