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Wed. Sept. 18
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit, “Lost Knowledges, Vanishing Histories” by Jessica Porzuczek through September at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Sept. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Sept. 20
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will present a huge book and bake sale in the church basement. It’s from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 21.
Sat. Sept. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketch Book Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 for list of materials to bring.
Acorn Adventure
THOMPSON --- Acorn Adventure -- Into the Woods will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the West Thompson Dam. A bit of hiking 101. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.
Forest Program
VOLUNTOWN --- The Friends of Pachaug Forest will present a program/statue unveiling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps which developed the state’s forests and parks systems. The forest is on Rt. 49. Go to Chapman Field. The statue will be unveiled at noon. Music, food.
Can Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Town Garage, Rt. 12. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Sept. 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Free. Donations accepted. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Sept. 23
Equinox Hike
UNION --- The Last Green Valley will present Autumnal Equinox Hike from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bigelow Hollow State Park, Rt. 171. 6-mile hike. Bring trail lunch. Rain cancels. Open to 20 hikers. RSVP required: 860-774-3300.
Thur. Sept. 26
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fri. Sept. 27
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Pumpkins & Pearls Auction and Cocktail Party will be held at 6 p.m. at Ballard Farm, Thompson. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. $45 pp. Daykimball.org.
Sat. Sept. 28
Community Conversation
WOODSTOCK — The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- A clothing giveaway sponsored by IHSP-NU 2 U Clothing Closet will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall off Bradley Street. Free Warm winter clothing, coats, hats, scarves, etc. for all ages, plus summer clearance. Bring your own bags.
Sun. Sept. 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. Meet at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members and $2 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Paddle
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Last Green Valley will present French River Paddle from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting from the parking lot behind the K of C Hall. Bring your own canoe/kayak and pfd. Registration required: 508-523-3785.
Fri. Oct. 4
‘Deathtrap’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Deathtrap” through Oct. 20. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “Steam Punk (A Retro Futurism Party).”
Sat. Oct. 5
Finnish ‘Tori’
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Tori from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the society building on N. Canterbury Road. Free. All welcome. 860-608-7877.
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