Wed. Oct. 14

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an art-poetry exhibit, “Water Rising: Poetry and Art,” through Oct. 29. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Show

THOMPSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will hold an Art @ the Library exhibit through Oct. 30 at the Thompson Public Library. The reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org. 

 

Thur. Oct. 15

Forum

WILLIMANTIC --- The CT State Innovation Model Consumer Advisory Board will present “CT Rural Healthcare Forum” from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Generations Family Health Center on Mansfield Avenue. 

 

Fri. Oct. 16

Tag Sale

THOMPSON --- Thompson Together Inc. will hold a tag sale to benefit a community playground from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at 62 O’Leary Road.

 

'Then ... None'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "And Then There Were None" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Oct. 17

Artisan Day

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market will hold an Artisan Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.

 

Steak Supper

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Co. #1 will hold an all-you-can-eat steak supper at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $20. No tickets at the door. 974-0256.

 

Arts and Crafts

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 holds its 33rd annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18. Admission for adults is $5. Historic New England members and children under 12 are admitted free. Parking is free. The event is held rain or shine. For more information call 860-928-4074 or 617-994-5924.

 

Sun. Oct. 18

Concert

WILLIMANTIC --- The Bread Box Folk Theater on Valley Street will welcome Atwater-Donnelly at 4 p.m. Opening act is Tuesday Saints. $12. Benefits Covenant Soup Kitchen.  breadboxfolk.org..

 

Concert

CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House's second fall concert, “Le Canal en Octobre (From Harmonica to Hurdy Gurdy)," at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House, home of the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44.  All welcome. Free but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments.  chepachetbaptist.org.

 

Tues. Oct. 20

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Fri. Oct. 23

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Connecticut Ghosts and Legends” at 7 p.m.  at the Pomfret Historical Society. Free. Register at: www.pomfretlibrary.org

 

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will host a program, “Connecticut Ghosts and Legends,” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society. Free. All welcome but registration required at www.pomfretlibrary.org. 928-3475

 

Sat. Oct. 24

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The annual Great Pumpkin Festival will be held throughout downtown Putnam.

 

Scarecrow Contest

PUTNAM --- The 7th Annual Scarecrow Contest will be held Oct. 24 as part of the Great Pumpkin Festival around downtown Putnam. Entries for the contest are welcome. Application and rules available at WINY Radio station or the Arc Emporium on Main Street or by calling 774-2827. 

 

Harvest Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is part of the Putnam Pumpkin Fall Festival. Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds shared with community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Open House

PUTNAM --- King Cadillac GMC will hold its annual Autumn Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the dealership on Pomfret Street. Free fall checkups and alignment inspections. Refreshments. 

 

Fri. Oct. 30

'Rocky Horror'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Rocky Horror Show" at 8 Oct. 30 and 31 and at midnight Oct. 31 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

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