Basic Italian I, a 13-session beginner class, will be held on Thursdays, May 8 to July 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. The required text is Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way by Marcel Danesi, Barron's Publisher, any edition, available online at abebooks.com and other retailers. 

This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to intaglio printmaking techniques including etching, drypoint and mezzotint. Designed to address all levels of experience, you will build a foundation in ink application, plate wiping and press operation as you create a series of prints.

Instructor: Tony Kirk

Thursdays, July 24 & 31, 2025

10 AM - 4 PM

Members: $171 / Non-Members: $190

MORE INFO & REGISTER

View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color and

serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences.

What You’ll Learn:

~ Basic Watercolor Techniques

~ Color Theory

~ Composition & Perspective

~ Special Effects

~ Subject Exploration

Email Rose at rose444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

The Gunn Junior Library partners with Literacy Volunteers on the Green (LVG) to present a series of fun and interactive bilingual storytimes in English and Spanish this July!

Held every Thursday in July, these sessions will feature engaging stories, a literacy-focused book, and hands-on craft activities that inspire creativity and learning. Children and families are invited to join us for this celebration of language, culture, and community connection.

Based in New Milford, LVG provides free English language and literacy tutoring to adult learners across northwestern Connecticut. With a mission rooted in empowerment through education, trained volunteer tutors meet weekly with students to help build essential communication skills for work, home, and civic life. As part of their Family Literacy initiative, LVG uses bilingual children’s books and storytelling to support language learning and help families honor their native languages and cultural heritage.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore stories, language, and creativity together!

To learn more about LVG, visit www.lvg-ct.org.

Registration Required.

Bring your lunch, listen to stories, and enjoy a fun craft! All are welcome, this program is intended for preschool-aged children. This event will be offered in person in the Junior Room of the Library.

Registration is appreciated but not required.

Thursdays at 1:30 PM, July 17, 24 & 31

For Grades K - 5

Registration is Required at our website.

Do you love drawing? Each week we will discuss a different author/illustrator and create a project in their signature style.

7/17 Bob Shea – Author/illustrator of the Dinosaur vs. books and the Ballet Cat series, Bob Shea uses stamped shapes as the basis for his iconic characters.

7/24 Dav Pilkey–Creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man, Dav Pilkey is known for his bold, vivid illustrations and cartoonish, exaggerated style

7/31 Jeff Kinney–Jeff Kinney uses black and white sketches to great comedic effect in his famous Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

The Cricut is July’s Maker Machine of the Month! Learn about this fantastic machine and create an iron-on decal to personalize a t-shirt in this beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space software to select a design for cutting, work with iron-on vinyl, and apply their design to a shirt using a heat press. Please bring a t-shirt to customize.

Grades 4-5.

Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/kids-workshop-custom-t-shirts-with-cricut/

For the first year, we will be hosting a summer market located at COE PARK on the same nights as our Summer Concert Series. Each Thursday between June and August, check out vendors of all different varieties from meats, veggies, maple syrup, handcrafted goods, and more! Check out our full vendor list soon! Inquire above if you would like to be a vendor!

The Creative Writing Group of the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc. will meet on Thursday, July 31, at 5 pm in Meeting Room 1, located at Thomaston Town Hall, 158 Main St., Thomaston. Anyone interested in the varied forms of writing are welcome to attend. Bring a notebook or laptop. The writing prompts for this week are:

Prompt 1: Write about your first experience with death. Who died? When? What did you know about death before the event, and what did you come to learn after the event?

Prompt 2: Write about your first experience with birth (not your own, of course). Who was born? What did you know about birth before the event, and what did you come to learn about it after the event.  

Feel free to write ahead of time or save the writing for our meeting. Once completed, we can share our work with the group, if you're comfortable to do so.

Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course of 14 weeks, every Thursday, starting June 5th and running through September 4th, we will be hosting 14 different bands who will perform a range of different genres. Concerts will be held on the outside portico at the Coe Memorial Park (101 Litchfield Road) from 6pm-8pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks to enjoy our concerts in the park!

AfterShock, a powerhouse rock cover band from New Haven County formed in 2013, is known for its versatile mix of instrumentation and both female and male vocals. Their performances cover a wide range of genres and eras, bringing high-energy renditions of your favorite hits. Expect the unexpected as they get the crowd singing along and dancing all night long!

Thursday, July 31, 2025

6:00 PM - Live Entertainment by Jen and Jerry's Acoustic

FOOD & DRINK

In our cook tent, we are serving your carnival favorites as well as some new items such as Fried Oreos, Half-Pound Burgers with Swiss Cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. Chicken Tenders with Buffalo Sauce or BBQ Sauce, and Corn on the Cob (Roasted in its Husks on our wood-fired cooker).

Our Ladies Auxiliary will serve their famous Strawberry Shortcakes!

We are also selling refreshing Pepsi products!

We will have a new and improved food payment and ordering system for a fast and convenient service.

There will be live entertainment in the Beer Garden on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. You must show ID (21 Years of age) to enter the Beer Garden.

MIDWAY & RIDES

Carnival games and rides are provided by Tufano Amusements.

All-night wristbands are only $35 per rider!

RAFFLE PRIZES

1st Prize is a $5,000.00 Visa Gift Card

2nd Prize is a $3,000.00 Visa Gift Card

3rd Prize is a $1,000.00 Visa Gift Card

Tickets are $5.00 each. Cash or Credit Cards can be used to purchase Raffle Tickets.

The Drawing will be held on Saturday, August 2nd at 9:30 PM

The fireworks display, on Friday, August 1, at 9:00 PM, will be our largest ever in honor of the Town of Thomaston’s 150th Anniversary!

Thank you to Thomaston Savings Bank for making a generous donation to the fire department’s fireworks display this year!

Anyone wishing to donate to our Fireworks display can send a check to the Thomaston Fire Department 245 South Main Street Thomaston CT. 06787 Please write Fireworks in the memo section on your check.

Thursday, July 31st, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home is excited to have the Frank Gordon Trio back. The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. They are a great trio, and we promise you won't be disappointed.  Come down and enjoy!

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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