Wed. Sept. 24

Fund-raiser Exhibit

POMFRET --- Celebrations Shoppes will present an art exhibit and fund-raiser to support the building of the new Regional Community YMCA through Oct. 25. Twenty percent of art sales from this special exhibition will be donated to the new RYMCA. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. 

 

Art Exhibit

DANIELSON --- An exhibit featuring the talent and creativity of 17 Quinebaug Valley Community College’s fine arts graduates will be on display in the college’s Spirol Gallery through Sept. 25. The event is free and open to the public. Normal gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday.

 

Sat. Sept. 27

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "What Do Aquatic Insects Tell Us About Streams?" from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. For adults and kids ages 5+ accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration required: $15 for CT Museum of Natural History members - 860-486-4460; or CAS members 928-4948. 

 

Vendors Sought

POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret Day 2014 is Sept. 27 and vendors are being sought. If interested, go to the town website for the registration at  www.pomfret.gov or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Bluegrass Band

OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, UCC, on Main Street, will present Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Ticket prices vary. 508-987-2211.

 

Drug Take Back

PUTNAM --- Putnam PRIDE and the Putnam Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverview Marketplace. Convenient drive through.

 

Book Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library are seeking donations for their Fall Book & Bake Sale, to be held Sept. 27, at the library on Rt. 12. Book donations accepted until noon Sept. 26. Individually wrapped baked goods accepted between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sept. 26 and the morning of the sale.

 

Open Air Market

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will present an open air market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hall on Rt. 169. 

 

Sun. Sept. 28

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 11th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date is Oct. 5. Vendors wanted. 923-9440.

 

Fund-raiser Evening

BROOKLYN --- The seventh annual Evening in the Barn at the Golden Lamb fund-raiser for the Foundation Good Samaritan will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Lamb. Donations/tickets/info: 860-779-3204.

 

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Hymn Celebration

CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House, held at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44, will present "A Celebration of Hymns" at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free will offering take, Refreshments. www.chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Tues. Sept. 30

Post Office Event

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Post office is hosting a Grow your Business Day at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. It will be open to everyone to learn more about Every Door Direct Mail with the USPS. 

 

Car Seat Check

PUTNAM ---  Safe Kids Connecticut, the Putnam Elks and other local organizations with an interest in child safety, will be at the Putnam Fire Department on Church Street from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. , to perform free car seat safety checks. No appointment needed. Please bring your child and your vehicle. (860) 714-5477

 

Wed. Oct. 1

Charity Party

WOODSTOCK --- The Mansion at Bald Hill Restaurant will be hosting a Charity Cocktail Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $35 donation. Tickets sold at WINY Radio. Benefits IHSP, a non-profit charitable organization that oversees the operation of the Daily Bread Food Pantry, the Clothing Closet, the Diaper Bank of NECT, Fuel/Heating Assistance, and Homeless Prevention Funds & Assistance.  860-974-3456.

 

Poetry Reading

WILLIMANTIC --- Sean Frederick Forbes will read from his highly praised debut collection of poems, “Providencia,” at 6:30 p.m. at the QVCC Willimantic Center on Main Street. Free. All welcome.

 

 

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