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Wed. Dec. 2
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush” through Feb. 1 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Pet Loss Support Group
DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free. No fee/reservations are required and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process. 860-774-1253.
Art at Library
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Art @ the Library will present an art exhibit, “Journey into the Four Directions” through Dec. 29 at the Thompson Public Library. Artist reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Supported by the Friends of the Library.
Thur. Dec. 3
Romeo and Juliet
WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Academy will present “Romeo and Juliet” at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 and 5. $10. At the door or at www.woodstockacademy.org/happenings.
Fri. Dec. 4
'Wonderful Life'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. at the Knights Hall. Prices vary. 860-923-2967
Sat. Dec. 5
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will present its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Art Show, Sale
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will be having a Holiday Art / Craft Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments all day. Prizes. Free. 860-933-8667.
Musical Celebration
THOMPSON --- TEEG, in partnership with Brooklyn Cares, will present a children’s musical, “A Children’s Holiday Journey,” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School auditorium. Benefits TEEG. $5. 923-3458.
Card, Tag Making
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will present Holiday Card and Tag Making from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 6 and older. RSVP by Dec. 1 to: 860-974-0125 .
Victorian Christmas
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will be decorated for the holidays from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and from 2 to 4 Dec. 6. Free.
St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The Annual St. Nicholas Fair at Christ Church on Rt. 169 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Benefits local outreach efforts. 860-315-7780.
Christmas Fair
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip church will present its Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon available.
Christmas Tea
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford First Congregational Church, UCC, on Main Street will hold its annual Christmas Tea and Gift Shop from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations for $12 luncheon. 508-987-0549.
Holiday Art Show
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold a Holiday Art and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments available. 860-933-8667
Sun. Dec. 6
Lunch with Santa
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present Lunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the center on Taft Pond Road. $6 for kids up to 8; $10 for those 9 and older. 974-3379.
Open House
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present a Camp Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center on Taft Pond Road. Free. Collecting dog and cat food and kitty litter at the door to be donated to local animal shelters.
Holiday Gift Fair
GROSVENORDALE --- The Oscar W. Swanson Post 67 American Legion on Rt. 200 will present a Holiday Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food available. Spaces available. 860-917-1987.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The Two Troubadours will perform at 4 p.m. at The Bread Box on Valley Street. $12. Benefits the Covenant Soup Kitchen & Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House will present “An Old English Christmas” at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House, home to the Chepachet Baptist Church, on Rt. 44. The concert will be open to the public without charge, but a free will offering will be taken. chepachetbaptist.org.
Holiday Fair
GROSVENORDALE --- The American Legion Post 67 will present a Holiday Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post on Rt. 200. Food available. Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Joseph’s School on Main Street in N. Grosvenordale.
Tues. Dec. 8
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.
Pics with Santa
WAUREGAN --- United Services Youth Service Bureau will host Free Pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at United Services Wauregan office on Putnam Road. Preregister for one of three time slots, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m., or 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments available. 860-412-8652.
Wed. Dec. 9
Three C’s
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “I’m Special, You’re Special) at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades 4-7. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946.
Flu Clinic
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy is partnering with the Northeast District Department of Health to host a Flu Clinic for Woodstock Academy employees and families and members of the surrounding community from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Woodstock Academy Health Office (in the Bowen building). Must register. $30 without an insurance card. Pre-register by Dec. 4. (860) 928-0413
Thur. Dec. 10
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Black Bears in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. at the library Free. All welcome. 860-928-3475
Fri. Dec. 11
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will serve chowder, clam cakes, and fish at the Knights Hall from noon to 8 p.m. .Prices vary. 860-923-2967
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Access is asking the community to help us keep the spirit alive this holiday season and bring holiday cheer to our transitional living arrangement home for adolescents at Crossroads. Crossroads is an eight bed Supportive Work Education and Transition Program that serves adolescents between the ages of 16 and 20 years. Crossroads youth are referred to the program by the Department of Children and families (DCF) for support as they transition into independent adult lives.
The need to bring the Holiday Spirit to these youths is made clear by Crossroads Director Katrina Kettle as she expresses, “… with limited amount of funds each year, we are finding it more and more difficult to get the gifts that all young people look forward to in the Holiday Season.” The “Giving Tree” is decorated with ornaments and on each ornament is a residents’ wish for a particular gift. The adolescent gift list includes: hats, gloves, socks, headbands, make up, nail polish, cologne/perfume, picture frames, journals, 2016 calendars/planners, board games, small exercise equipment/DVD’s, movie tickets, McDonald’s gift cards (or any restaurant gift cards), umbrellas, Bluetooth speakers, photo albums, note card sets, ear buds, body sprays (men and women), cookbooks and “How To” books for fixing things in your house or apartment.
Community members who would like to continue this wonderful act of charity can contact the Communications and Development Coordinator Elisha Sherman at (860) 450-7400, ext. 7456
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Local Ballerinas
Five local ballerinas took part in the Ballet Arts Worcester ‘s 9th Annual Production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Over 110 dancers performed in the festive . Left to right: to R: Jordyn St. Lauren, Ava Johnson, Emma Kerr took part. Also taking part were Rebecca Shea and Eleana Polsky. Courtesy photos.
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Baked chicken, fruit. Tuesday: Pancakes, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, green beans, fruit. Thursday: Hamburg, gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, carrot snacks/dip. Tuesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, hash browns, veggie cups. Wednesday: Chicken patties on rolls, fruit, cookies. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli, veggie cups, apples. Friday: American Chop Suey, green beans, peaches, frozen dessert.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Hot dogs, cole slaw. Tuesday - Breakfast for Lunch: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, baked spiced apples, hash browns. Wednesday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowl, broccoli. Thursday: Ziti, meat sauce, green beans. Friday - half day: Stuffed-crust pizza, veggie power salad.
Putnam High
Monday: General Tsos Chicken, broccoli. Tuesday: Clipper burgers, cole slaw, sherbet. Wednesday: Stuffed potato bowls. Thursday: American Chop Suey, roasted vegetables. Friday - half day: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad with seasonal vegetables.