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Wed. Dec. 11
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a winter art show through the end of December at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Transitions” artwork by Anna Mancini through Dec. 28. 860-923-9779.
Fri. Dec. 13
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Dec. 14
Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will sell holiday cookies by the pound from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement.
Pet Food Drive
DANIELSON ---Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned (Purina brands preferred) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Killingly Public Library. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720. No redeemable cans or bottles today.
Paws Open House
WOODSTOCK --- Paws Cat Shelter on Rt. 171 will hold a holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. Gifts, ornaments, baked goods, Giving Tree and more. Also open for adoptions. For more info, pre-approvals for adoptions: 860-315-1228.
Wreaths Across America
PUTNAM --- The National Wreaths Across America Day will be held at noon at Veterans Park. American Legion Post 13 will provide the speaking program.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Baptist Church on Church Street will present a Holy Day Concert from 6 to 8 p.m. All welcome.
Sun. Dec. 15
Fund-raiser Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Lions Club will hold an all-you-can-eat Holiday Breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post #67 on Thompson Road. Adults $9; children under 12 $5. Gently used eyeglasses and frames will also be collected. Benefits local charities.
Winter Festival
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Department is hosting a Winter Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roseland Park Barn. Food, music, weather-dependent bonfire. Free. All welcome. The Woodstock American Legion Benson-Flugel Post 111 will be presenting a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:30 inside the barn.
Lessons and Carols
POMFRET --- Members of the Pomfret School Department of Music will present a candlelight service, “An Evening of Lessons & Carols, at 7 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow in Common Room of the Main House. All welcome. Free.
Tues. Dec. 17
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The school superintendent and the Board of Education invite community members to a Community Conversation on the priorities of the district pre-budget at 6 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at PHS.
Thur. Dec. 19
Historical Society
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Old Pomfret Town House Town House Road. Those interested in becoming a member and others are invited to attend. 860-460-6689.
Fri. Dec. 20
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will host a blood drive to benefit patients in need from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Robert H. Field Conference Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments encouraged; 860- 928-6541 ext. 2532.
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