Thur. March 12

Community Forum

WOODSTOCK --- The Board of Education will hold a community forum on the upcoming budget from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Middle School cafeteria. The community is invited to ask questions, offer budget-related suggestions, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and childcare.  Citizens wishing to submit questions prior to the forum are urged to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

Fri. March 13

Civil War Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Civil War Author and Blogger John Banks On Connecticut’s Role in the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg” after its 7 p.m. business session at the Town Hall Community Room. Free. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org

 

Corned Beef Dinner

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center is having its St. Patrick's Corned Beef Dinner at 5 p.m. at 5:00 at Seely-Brown Village (400 Deerfield Road). All seniors are invited, but seating is limited. $10/pp Limited to the first 50 people.  Call 860-928-2744 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Payment will be collected at the door.  Checks should be payable to Pomfret Senior Center.

 

Irish Night

WOODSTOCK --- The United Services’ 14th annual Irish Night, will be held at the Inn at Woodstock Hill. Benefits the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups throughout Northeastern Connecticut. $40. 860-774-2020.

 

Sat. March 14

Volleyball Fund-raiser

POMFRET --- The Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge will be held March 14 and 15 at the Strong Fieldhouse at Pomfret School. For information on fielding a team or for donations, call 860-617-4142 or go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

TLGV Program

EASTFORD --- The Last Green Valley will present a Maple Sugar Tour from 10 a.m. to noon at Town Line Tree Farm on Weeks Road. No cost to members, but registration is required: 860-774-3300.

 

Beef-Cabbage Dinner

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at 6 p.m. Music provided by Cashel Rock.  Adults; $15; children under 10; $8.  Take out available at 5:45.   860-928-7449.

 

Fund-raiser Basketball

WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Academy’s non-profit organization Family Related Effective Solutions for Humanity  (FRESH) will hold its first Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Academy. FRESH invites  5th – 8th grade basketball players to participate in the tournament, which serves as a fund-raiser for the organization’s  scholarship fund. “FRESH is committed  to providing access to local summer camps,” Teams may register on the Woodstock Academy website or on the day of the event. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., each team must be accompanied by an adult and have a signed permission slip. Team fees are $10 with the option of an additional $2 for a team cheerleader. 928-6575.

 

Sun. March 15

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7. 860-923-2967.

 

Thur. March 19

Basketball Shootout

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ray Brousseau Senior Game will be held at the Putnam High School gym. Girls’ game starts at 5:30; boys at 7. Admission $1 students/senior citizens  $3 adult.

 

Garden Conference

STORRS --- The UConn 2015 Garden Conference will be held at the UConn campus. Fee. Registration required. 860-486-6740.

 

Fri. March 20

Rummage Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church, UCC, on Rt. 169 will hold a spring rummage and white elephant sale from 2 to 5 p.m. March 20 and from 9 to noon on March 20. A bake sale will be held March 20. 860 923 2887

 

Sat. March 21

Empty Bowls Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold its Empty Bowls Supper fund-raiser with two seatings, one at 4:45 and one at 6 at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. $20. Benefits IHSP/Daily Bread. For more information and tickets/reservations, call 928-4405.

 

State Rep Discussion

PUTNAM --- Mayor  Tony Falzarano will moderate a discussion with state reps from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Selectmen’s chambers at the Town Hall. Townspeople are welcome to ask questions and get explanations of the state budget or other questions of Sen. Mae Flexor and Rep. Danny Rovero.

 

Sun. March 22

Pancake Breakfast

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. $8 for adults; $4 for kids under 12. 

 

Mon. March 23

Photo Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present an exhibit and sale of their 4th annual Focus on Nature photography contest through May 10. 928-4948.

 

Tues. March 24

Program

DANIELSON --- The TVCCA’s new RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present “American Volunteer Group – Flying Tigers (Chinese Air Force group during WWII)” at 10 a.m. at the Killingly Community Center (park in rear). All welcome. Free. 860-774-9286.

 

Wed. March 25

Book Sale

ASHFORD --- The Friends of Babcock Library will hold a Spring Book Sale from 3 to 8 p.m. March 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 27 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 at Knowlton Hall on Pompey Road.

 

Thur. March 26

Book Presentation

EASTFORD --- Local author Katie Hill will present her book “Bridget's Home” at 7 p.m. at the Eastford Library.  Come join us for her presentation in a skit about the Irish. Refreshments. All welcome.

 

Sat. March 28

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. ---  The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.

 

Lasagna Dinner

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $10.

 

Sun. March 29

Palm Sunday Concert

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donations accepted. 

 

Fri. April 10

'Nunsense'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Nunsense" at 7:30 p.m. April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and at 2 p.m. April 12, 19 and 26. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Fri. May 1

'The Boxcar Children'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Boxcar Children" at 7 p.m. May 1 and at 2 p.m. May 2 and 3 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

 

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