Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host a nature photography contest exhibit and sale, "Nature in Focus," at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through Jan. 1. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host a watercolor exhibit and sale, "Flights of Fancy" by David Stumpo at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through Jan. 1. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 22
Tastefully New England
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present "Tastefully New England - A Moveable Feast" at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. $45. 860-774-8001.
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold its 10th Annual Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 23 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 23
Auction/Pasta
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School Auction and pasta dinner will be held at the school gym. The dinner is from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and the live auction begins at 6:15.
Holiday Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold a holiday craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holly Fair
UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union on Rt. 190 will be hosting its fifth Annual Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves will arrive by reindeer bus at 9:45 a.m. Food, prizes and more. www.unioncc.com
Christmas Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock will hold "Christmas on the Hill" Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church on Rt. 169. Chicken pot pie lunch and more. 928-7405.
Bake Sale
DANIELSON --- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will hold a Greek Pastry Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 24
Train Show
CHESHIRE --- The Cheshire High School Band Parents Association will present a train show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school on Rt. 10. $6 for adults; under 10 admitted free. 203-265-7527.
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold its annual turkey shoot from 2 to 6 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 25
Affordable Care Forum
WOODSTOCK --- State Rep. Mike Alberts (R-50) and State Senator Tony Guglielmo (R-35) will be sponsoring a forum on the Affordable Care Act and its ramifications for Connecticut from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall.
Thur. Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present The Pearsall Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. This is the “Don’t Be Alone on Thanksgiving” event. A Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixin’s. Reservations required. Freewill donation. Check for exact time. 928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 29
Santa Visits
PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will kick off the holiday season at 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Commons Shopping Plaza.
Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp at 326 Taft Pond Road will have a Black Friday Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12. Lunch and snack provided with games, s’mores, hiking and fun. $10. Preregistration requested: 860-974-1122.
Holiday Crafts
FOSTER --- The 21st Annual Christmas in the Valley will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Foster Country Club on Johnson Road. www.christmasinthevalleyri.com
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold an Owl Walk starting at 5 p.m. from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 30
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold an owl walk starting at 5 p.m. from the Trail Wood Parking lot on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Dec. 1
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will start at 5 p.m. and wind through downtown Putnam. Rain date is Dec. 8.
