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Wed. Oct. 16
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.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “With Love, From Kate,” artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander, through Oct. 30 at the Thompson Public Library.
Thur. Oct. 17
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Trail wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the First congregational Church of Pomfret. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hale YMCA. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Fri. Oct. 18
Zombie Fashion
PUTNAM --- The Annual Zombie Fashion Show will start at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. www.discoverputnam.com.
'Deathtrap'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Deathtrap" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 20. Tickets $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students.
Sat. Oct. 19
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Festival will start at 10 a.m. in downtown Putnam. Food, games, art, music and more.
Sawmill Tour
POMFRET CENTER --- Hull Forest Products is hosting free tours of its manufacturing facility on a drop-in basis from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Rt. 97. Tours take approximately one hour 860-974-0127.
Mt. Bike Rides
HAMPTON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is holding free guided mountain bike rides at Goodwin State Forest for kids and adults at all levels of riding ability. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Mountain bike and helmet are required for all riders. For more info: see www.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/
Arts & Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Oct. 19 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20. $5. Rain or shine.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Pomfret Trick or Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will sponsor a “Rec or Treat” starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Hampton Road. Trick or treating and hayrides from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bonfire will be lighted around 5:30 by the Pomfret Fire Department followed by the movie “Hocus Pocus” on the large screen. Food for sale. Bring chairs and blankets. Free.
Autumn Story & Craft
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold an Autumn Story & Craft for children ages 3+ at 10:30 a.m. Register before Oct. 12.
Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock will host its 7th Annual Art and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20. 40+ vendors. Lunch will be served on Saturday in the church basement. Parking and admission is free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sun. Oct. 20
Coyote Program
WOODSTOCK --- The New Roxbury Land Trust Inc. will present a free program on the Eastern Coyote from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park.
Hymn Sing
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Baptist Church on Church Street is hosting a Hymn Sing and music event at 6 p.m. Refreshments available.
Mon. Oct. 21
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Westfield Congregational Church. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Fri. Oct. 25
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will hold its annual Trick or Treat Night from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown Putnam. Free.
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Sunday. $50. To preregister by Oct. 21 or for more info, call 860-974-1122.
Sun. Oct. 27
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “An American Story Race Amity and the Other Tradition” at 1 p.m. at the B’Nai Shalom Synagogue on Church Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
‘Get Roped In’
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will present “Get Roped In!” Walktober Walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the walk will include the low ropes course. For kids 9 and older. To preregister by Oct. 25 by calling: 860-974-3379.
Mon. Oct. 28
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at QVCC. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Wed. Oct. 30
Support Group
PUTNAM --- The Parkinson’s Support Group will present Diane Tryon, RD, speaking on nutrition and Parkinson’s from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Day Kimball Hospital RHF3. 860-774-6143.
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