An exercise class for senior women with Nancy Schuler.
Tuesday’s in April 10:15 – 11:00 AM
In-Person & on Zoom.
Registration required for in-person.
Let’s talk balance, posture and well being. Join this senior women’s exercise group on Tuesdays at 10:15 and let’s work to keep moving at any age. You may attend the class in person or online. No prior experience is necessary.
Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/adult-events.aspx#anchor_ageless
On Saturday, April 4th at 2 pm local history teacher and author Peter Vermilyea will speak about his new book, Litchfield County and the Revolutionary War. Vermilyea’s talk will focus on Litchfield resident Oliver Wolcott Sr. who was a Revolutionary War patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Brigadier General of the Connecticut militia. Wolcott also oversaw the transportation of a toppled statue of King George III from New York City to his hometown, where it was melted down and turned into more than forty thousand musket balls. Litchfield County and the Revolutionary War reveals how liberty, sacrifice, and resilience in a small corner of New England helped shape the destiny of a new nation.
Peter Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, Connecticut, and for the University of Connecticut. Vermilyea is the author or editor of six books, including Hidden History of Litchfield County, which received the 2015 CultureMax Award; Wicked Litchfield County; and Litchfield County and the Civil War.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main St
Falls Village, CT
Oliver Wolcott and the Revolutionary War
Litchfield County in the American Revolution with Author & Historian Peter Vermilyea
Thursday, April 2 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
In-Person & on Zoom
Registration is required for In-Person
Local author and historian Peter Vermilyea will explore the American Revolution through the lives of Loyalists in Litchfield County, Connecticut. By tracing the stories of two well-known figures alongside lesser-known, often forgotten individuals, it reveals the personal dilemmas, divided loyalties, and local consequences of the Revolutionary War. Together, these stories highlight the Revolution’s complexity beyond simple Patriot-versus-Loyalist narratives.
Peter Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, CT and at Western Connecticut State University. A graduate of Gettysburg College, he serves as the scholarship director of his alma mater’s Civil War Institute. He is the author or editor of five books and fifteen articles, most on aspects of Civil War history.
Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield CT 06759
2026-04-02
https://www.owlibrary.org/adult-events.aspx#anchor_vermilyea
Armchair Travel to Yellowstone National Park – A Ranger’s Perspective with Gary Melnysn
Wednesday, April 1 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM
In Person ONLY. Registration is required.
Meet Gary Melnysn, a former National Park Ranger at Yellowstone National Park who specialized in educating and guiding park visitors. In this program, he shares insights into the park’s history, geology, and wildlife, illustrated with his own photographs.
Gary is a certified naturalist specializing in the Florida Coastal Ecosystem and a Certified Master Conservationist with the State of Connecticut. He is also a published wildlife photographer with National Geographic credentials.
Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield CT 06759
2026-04-01
https://www.owlibrary.org/adult-events.aspx
The Lakeview Players (Lakeview High School) present
Les Miserables March 13, 14 and 15th (see link below)
https://www.rsd20.org/article/2701572
Lakeview High School
2026-03-13
https://www.rsd20.org/article/2701572
The Cornwall Library is delighted to celebrate Women’s History Month by presenting Letty Cottin Pogrebin, the American feminist, writer, journalist, and social activist who was one of the founding editors of Ms. Magazine. She is now a key figure in second-wave feminism and Jewish activism, and has published more than a dozen books, including memoirs, nonfiction, and novels.
Pogrebin will be interviewed by Anne Kreamer, a journalist and author who specializes in business, work/life balance, culture, and women’s issues. Her career has included positions as varied as director of development for CBS Educational and Professional Publishing, and serving on the board of trustees for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Pogrebin and Kreamer plan a wide-ranging conversation, covering subjects such as an overview of feminism now and at earlier stages, the effect of Project 2025 on women’s issues, and the problems women still have in transitioning from advanced graduate school programs into the executive suite.
After the interview, there will be a Q & A session with the audience. Please register on the library website at the URL given below.
The Cornwall Library
30 Pine Street
Cornwall, CT 06753
2026-03-14
Events
The Poets Among Us – An Evening of Poetry and Music
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Litchfield Arts Council is teaming up with the Litchfield Community Center to host an event celebrating National Poetry Month.
The event will feature four Connecticut poets: Michael Chief Peterson, poet laureate of New Britain; Nadia Sims, poet laureate of Manchester; artist and poet Steven Parlato of Middlebury; and poet and photographer Jo-Ann Iannotti of Litchfield. Margaret Hunt of Litchfield will emcee the event. Music will be presented by Lakeview High student, James Quigley, from 6-6:45 PM.
An open mic for any attendee wishing to read a poem will follow the readings of the featured poets.
The event is free and open to the public of all ages.
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
2026-04-30
The Poets Among Us – An Evening of Poetry and Music
Spring Break Cooking With Kids Day- With Charlene and Denise of Ciesco Catering LLC
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun and delicious Spring Break experience! Our Cooking With Kids Day is designed for children ages 8–12 who love food, creativity, and hands-on fun.
The day begins with exciting morning games led by Program Coordinator Noah, followed by an interactive cooking session with Chefs Charlene and Denise of Ciesco Catering LLC. Kids will learn essential cooking basics while creating kid-friendly foods from around the world.
Participants will build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and explore new flavors in a safe and supportive environment.
$50 per child
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
2026-04-13
Cooking With Kids Day- With Charlene and Denise of Ciesco Catering LLC
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Enjoy a tasty lunch, wonderful music and lots of dancing!
$7 at the Door
* Pre-registration REQUIRED BY Wednesday, Apr 8th!
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
2026-04-10
Friday Feast & Dancing Feet – 4/10
An Evening of Opera – Dido and Aeneas
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
On our Theater Screen
Doors Open:5:30
Join fellow opera lovers to view and discuss Dido and Aeneas.
Running time is approx. 1.5 hrs and there will be one short interval when coffee will be available.
* Pre-registration encouraged
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
2026-04-08
An Evening of Opera – Dido and Aeneas
