Calendar

Arts

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"Impressions of Nature" -- Art by Angelo Perrone: Runs through Feb. 29. Burnham Library, 62 Main St. For more information, call 860-354-6937.

GAYLORDSVILLE

Art by Marilee O'Gorman: Runs through March 4. Peter Lawrence Furniture & Art Gallery, 703 Kent Road (Route 7). For more information, call 203-746-5533.

Kent

Exhibit of art by Alex Echevarria, Arista Baltronis and Scott Tully: Runs through March 4. Seti Gallery, 5 Kent Green Boulevard. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, call 860-927-7170.

New Milford

"Six Views" -- photography by high school students from the community: Runs through Feb. 19. Artists' talk, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. The Silo, Upland Road. For more information, call 860-355-0300 or visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Roxbury

"The Artist Travels" -- exhibit and sale of works by Karen Cashman: Opening reception, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. Runs through March 30. Senior center, South Street.

"Wild" -- exhibit and sale of photos by Jacquie Gaess of Roxbury: Runs through Feb. 18. Library, 23 South St. Hours: Mondays, noon-7 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays, noon-5 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 860-350-2181.

Exhibit of Wampum jewelry by Allen L. Hazard Sr. and Craig Spears Sr.: Runs through February. Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road. For more information, call 860-868-0518 or visit www.iaismuseum.org.

Health

Washington

StrongWomen, Strong Bones program for middle-aged women: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-3:15 p.m. March 5-April 20. Offered by New Milford Hospital at senior center, Bryan Memorial Plaza. $85/session. For more information and sign up, call 860-868-0735.

Movies

Bank Street Theater: 46 Bank St., New Milford. 860-354-2122 (film line). 860-354-9911 (office). $9.50/adult $8.50/student. $7.50/senior or child. $5/bargain show before noon. $5/all-day Tuesday. $2 extra per 3D movie.

Bantam Cinema: 115 Bantam Lake Road (Route 209), Bantam. 860-567-1916 (box office). 860-567-0006 (show times).

AMC: Still River Corporate Center, 4-6 International Drive, Danbury. 203-796-7777. The theater recommends calling the box office to verify show times and prices.

Music/Dance

KENT

Music in the Nave events: Feb. 10: "Big Love Concert" with Diana Herold Jazz Quartet, 7:30 p.m. $20. Feb. 19: choral Evensong, 5 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, corner of Routes 341 and 7. For more information, call 860-927-3486.

MARBLE DALE/NEW PRESTON

"An Evening of Classical Music" with guitarist Kenneth Meyer and composer Gregory Mertl: Feb. 10, 7 p.m. New Preston Congregational Church, 15 Church St. $10.

Washington

Music at G.W. Tavern: Feb. 10: Gerst life, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11: Joe West & The Creative Force, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18: Those Guys, 9:30 p.m. G.W. Tavern, Bee Brook Road. For more information, call 860-868-6633.

Special Events

Kent

Library offerings: Feb. 11: Valentine story hour for kids 3-8, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11: screening of "Breaking Dawn" for kids in grade 5 and up, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11: program with Irish author Frank Delaney, author of "The Last Storyteller," 4-6 p.m. Sign up required. Snow date, Feb. 18. Tuesdays: Rhythm and Rhyme, 10:45 a.m. Varying times: story times for children, call for details. Library, Main Street. For more information, call 860-927-3761.

Mexican fundraiser for Kent Children's Center: Feb. 17. Seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. At The Villager, Main Street. For more information and reservations, call 860-927-1555.

Kent Library Association annual meeting: Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Library, Main Street.

Fundraiser party: Feb. 19, 3:15-5:15 p.m. Hosted by library parents' committee at Kent School ice rink, 1 Macedonia Road. $4/adult. $2/child. $10/family. Skates available at Backcountry Outfitters.

New Milford

Tag sale: Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Christian Life Fellowship, 19 Dorwin Hill Road.

Family movie night -- Screening of "Mr. Popper's Penguins": Feb. 10, 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Girl Scout Troop 40464 at Sarah Noble Intermediate School, Sunny Valley Road. $10/person. $40/family of five or more. For more information and tickets, visit Arketype, Lennie's or by calling 860-354-8282 or 860-354-9956.

Apostolic prayer gathering: Feb. 10 and Feb. 27. Meets second and fourth Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m. At St. Peter's Masonic Lodge hall, 11 Aspetuck Ave. For more information, email pbcilla@sbcglobal.net.

Relay For Life kickoff breakfast: Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. The Maxx, Railroad Street. For more information and registration, email eseigel19@gmail.com.

Belly dance fit classes benefit sponsored by Woman's Club: Feb. 11, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Kathy Henkel Fitness Studio, 143 West St., Suite Q. $10 with food donation. $15 without donation.

Food drive to support "Play Hard, Cheer Loud and Give Back" program: Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Outside Stop & Shop, 180 Danbury Road. Supports New Milford Bulls youth football and cheer program.

Spaghetti supper: Feb. 11, March 10, April 14 and May 12, 5-7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Road (Route 7). $10/adult. $9/senior 65 and older. $4/child 6-12. $25 family maximum.

Crop workshop fundraiser: Feb. 11, 10 a.m-5 p.m. At Crowne Plaza, 1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury. For people in cut and paste and/or digital memory making. $35. Benefits NMVNA Hospice. Make checks payable to Marnee Palladino and mail them to Ms. Palladino, 407 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. For more information, call 203-758-8402.

Valentine dinner-dance: Feb. 11, 6-11 p.m. VFW, Avery Road. $30/couple if purchased by Feb. 8. $35/couple at door. For more information and reservations, call 860-354-7995.

Karaoke for a Cause: Qualifying rounds, Feb. 11 and 18, 8 p.m. Semi-finals, Feb. 25. Finals, March. S.J. Barrington's, Route 7 North. $10 entry free.

Valentine cat open house and bake sale: Feb. 12, noon-2 p.m. Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Road.

Valentine's dance for children and teens with special needs: Feb. 12, 2:30-5 p.m. Hosted by Youth Agency at The Maxx, Railroad Street. For more information and sign up, call 860-354-0047.

Valentine's dinner-dance: Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m. dinner followed by dancing, 2-6 p.m. Arion Singing Society, 411 Danbury Road. $30/member. $40/non-member. For more information and reservations, call 203-746-7599 or 860-354-7593.

Screening of "Mostly Martha": Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Library, Main Street. For more information or registration, call 860-355-1191.

SEPTA meeting: Feb. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sarah Noble Intermediate School, Sunny Vallery Road.

Chamber of Commerce Business Scene: Feb. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by The Greater New Milford Spectrum and The News-Times, Innovative Dispute Resolutions and TheatreWorks at TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Ave. Parking available in parking lot behind Catherine E. Lillis Building off East Street.

BNI: On Track Chapter meetings: Feb. 16: with Gary Passineau of William Raveis, 7 a.m. Railroad Station, 11 Railroad St. For more information, call 860-354-4464.

"Living Within Your Means and Setting Financial Goals" workshops: Feb. 22 and 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Includes dinner. Feb. 23 and March 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Include lunch. Hosted by Social Services on second floor of Richmond Citizen Center, 40 Main St. For more information and sign up, call 860-355-6079.

Roxbury

Free screening of "The Devil and Daniel Webster": Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Senior center, South Street.

Guest preacher the Rev. Rebecca T. Crosby: Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. Roxbury Congregational Church, 24 Church St. Program with the Rev. Crosby to follow service.

Shrove Tuesday pancake supper: Feb. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Christ Church, intersection of Wellers Bridge Road and South Street. $6/person 12 and older. $3/child 3-11.

Sherman

"Bagels & Bible Study": Starts Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m. Sherman Congregational Church, 6 Church Road. For more information, call 860-354-6114.

Adult book discussion of "Mister Pip": Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Library, 1 Sherman Center. For more information and registration, call 860-355-2455.

Jewish Community Center event: Feb. 19: "Unprotected Texts: Controversial Elements of the BIble," rebroadcast of "Live from New York's 92nd Street," 11 a.m. Fee. JCC, 9 Route 39 South. For more information, call 860-355-8050.

Lenten series: Starts Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. Sherman Congregational Church, 6 Church Road. For more information, call 860-354-6114.

WARREN

Pork roast dinner: Feb. 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Warren Congregational Church, Sackett Hill Road. $12/adult. $5/child 12 and under.

Washington

Pilobolus performances, with ASAP students: Feb. 10-11, 7 p.m. Shepaug Valley High School, South Street. $35/general admission. $25/student. $50/reserved seat. $100/patron seat. For more information and tickets, call 860-868-0740 or visit www.afterschoolartsprogram.org.

Puppetry Festival: Feb. 11: "Lion's Whiskers" with Catskill Puppet Theater, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18: "Puppet Potpourri" with Puppet People of New York, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25: "Sir George and the Dragon" by Pumpernickel Puppets, 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Washington Montessori School, 240 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 202). $8.

Institute for American Indian Studies events: Feb. 11: "African Beat: Ancient Musical Instruments" with Mark Ingram, 1 p.m. Feb. 18: kids' adventure day, 12:30-2 p.m. Feb. 19: "Return of the Native Mountain Lions in Connecticut," 1 p.m. Feb. 20: "Puppets & Parables," 12:30-2 p.m. IAIS, 38 Curtis Road. For more information, reservations and fees, call 860-868-0518 or visit www.iaismuseum.org.

Library event: Feb. 11: Valentine-making family workshop, 1 p.m. Feb. 18 bird-seed heart-making workshop for families, 1 p.m. Feb. 15: Catapult and princess hat workhop, 1 p.m. Various times: Story hours for children. Call to register. Library, Wykeham Road. For more information and to sign up, call 860-868-2310 for children's or family programs and 860-868-7586 for all other programs.

Dinner to celebrate the Feast of St. John: Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 78 Green Hill Road. Includes dinner and entertainment by comedian Mark McGoughan. $50. For more information and tickets, call 860-868-2527.

Book signing with Meredith Maran: Feb. 18, 4 p.m. Hickory Stick Bookshop, Green Hill Road. Author of "A Theory of Small Earthquakes."

Area towns

Minor league hockey game to benefit Alzheimer's Associatione: Feb. 24, 7:35 p.m. Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury. $15/adult. $10/child. For more information and tickets, email heather.hitchcock@alz.org.