Category: Current Issue
 
 
Wed. March 8
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Waterbirds in Love: Photography by Carol Lowbeer” through April 28 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
 
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will present Art @ the Library’s “Observing Influence, A collection of paintings in acrylic and oil” by Kevin G. Nicholson through March 27 at the Thompson Public Library.  www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
 
Thur. March 9
Senior Meeting
PUTNAM--- The Putnam Senior Citizens will meet at 2 p.m. at the Putnam VFW.  860- 928-0688.  
 
Fri. March 10
Concert
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Rick Spencer performing and sharing insights on Irish music at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Refreshments. Free. All welcome.   http://canterburyhistorical.org
 
Sat. March 11
Fund-raiser Sing-a-long
WOODSTOCK --- For Pete’s Sake, the 4th Annual Sing-a-long Tribute to Pete Seeger, will be at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Free but suggested donation of $10 to benefit The Carry It On Fund, carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger. Song lyrics will be projected to encourage audience members to sing along.   Refreshments will be provided.
 
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary Church on Providence Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
 
Tag Sale
DANIELSON --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library.  860-336-7129
 
Bluegrass Fund-raiser
CANTERBURY --- The Brooklyn country View Restaurant will present a bluegrass concert featuring the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Room. Benefits the Canterbury Historical Society Old Home Day celebration on Oct. 14. $18 in advance, $15 in advance for seniors and kids or $20 at the door. "Canterbury Historical Society" to CHS, PO Box 2, Canterbury CT  06331.  
 
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Nature Sketchbook Journaling program from 1 to 4 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Culinary Delights
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury will hold its annual Culinary Delights program at 1:30 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on N. Canterbury Rd. Free. All welcome. www.fahs-ct.org,
 
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Sun. March 12
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present the Trail Wood Sign Dedication & Second Sunday Guided Walk at 1 p.m. Dedication is free. Walk is free to CAS members and $5 to nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present the Full Moon Guided Walk at 7 p.m. Free to CAS members and $5 to nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day road will present the Live Eagle Program from 2 to 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $10. 860-928-4948.
 
Mon. March 13
CPR Training
BROOKLYN/KILLINGLY --- The Northeast District Department of Health, HealthQuest and KB Ambulance will host a CPR and AED from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first 25 registered will train at NDDH on S. Main Street in Brooklyn and the second 25 registered will train at KB Ambulance Training Center on Westcott Road. $10 per person (cash or check).  Training books available for an additional $14. Restaurant owners encouraged to register along with staff, managers, and Qualified Food Operators; owners and staff from all types of business are welcome. Register: 860-774-7350
 
Meeting
WOODSTOCK --- A public information meeting on fracking waste ban will be held at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. The speaker will be Jennifer Siskind of "Food and Water Watch."
 
Tues. March 14
Dining Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold a dining fund-raiser from 4 to 10 p.m. at the 99 Restaurant and Pub.  860-336-7129
 
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.
 
Wed. March 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Thur. March 16
Senior Shootout
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ray Brousseau Senior All-Star Shootout starting with the girls’ game at 5;30 p.m. at the Putnam High School gym. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and students. 
 
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present “Cut the Cord” at 7 p.m. at the library. No registration needed. 860-928-3475
 
Fri. March 17
'Pirates'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 March 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.
 
Sat. March 18
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- The Boy Scout Troop 21 and Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus will hold a food drive from 9 a.m. to noon at the K of C hall on Providence Street. Benefits Daily Bread. Please bring your nonperishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Or mail checks to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. P. O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260.
 
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 to CAS members; $10 to nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Bottle Drive
PUTNAM --- Cassie’s Kitten Kastle will hold a can and bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Animal Hospital of Putnam. 860-966-8402.
 
Sun. March 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present Nature’s Revolutionaries: the Heroes That Preserved the Garden of Eden at 2 p.m. Free for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Sat. March 25
Empty Bowl
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present the Empty Bowl Supper. Two seatings: 4:45 or 6 p.m., at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. $20. All proceeds to Daily Bread. Reservations strongly suggested. 860-928-4405.
 
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will host a take-out lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until it’s gone. $10. 
 
Adoption
DAYVILLE --- Petco will hold an adoption event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
 
Sun. March 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present Climate Change and its Effect on Human Health at 2 p.m. Free for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Acorn Adventure
CHAPLIN --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure, “Spring on the AirLine Trail” will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. starting at the park at Chewink Road. Snacks included. Free. Bring a friend. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-774-3300.
 
Mon. March 27
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present “Creative Writing for Adults with Christine Kalafus” at 7 p.m. at the library. Register:  860-928-3475.
 
Wed. March 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 7 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Community Conversation
KILLINGLY --- Putnam PRIDE and NECASA will hold a community conversation on opioids and opiates from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the auditorium at Killingly  High School. For questions or more information call 860-779-9253.
 
Thur. March 30
Fund-raiser Trivia
PUTNAM ---  The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Fund-raiser for Real Housewives of Windham.
 
Fri. March 31
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company 63 on Hartford Pike. 1-800-RED CROSS.
 
Sun. April 2
History Collaboration
NORWICH --- The Last Green Valley will present an historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley program from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Leffingwell House Museum on Washington St.All history lovers welcome. Free. RSVP required & all questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-774-3300
 
Sat. April 8
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will holds its annual Noe Poulin Fishing Derby at Rotary Park. Registration is free and starts at 8 a.m. The derby runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Age groups are 5 and under, 6-9, 10-12 and 13-15. Prizes. Free.
 
Ham, Bean Supper
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum and Canterbury Lions will hold the second annual ham and bean dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center. Dine in or take out. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 6 to 12 and kids five and younger admitted free. Benefits the Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum, Inc. and the Canterbury Lions programs. Drawings, too. 860-546-7800, ext. 7.
 
Sun. April 9
Church Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Palm Sunday Ecumenical concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Free will donations. 860-928-4405.
 
Fri. April 21
‘Buddy Holly’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. April 23, 30 and May 7. 860-928-7887.
 
Sat. April 22
Cordon Bleu Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- RFL Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Pomfret Community School to benefit American Cancer Society. $20 for adults, $10 for children under 10, children 4 and under eat free (chicken tenders). 860-974-1202 or  860-974-2405.
 
Sat. April 29
Bake Sale
DAYVILLE --- The fourth annual bake sale benefitting Cassie’s Kitten Kastle will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Petco. 
 
Fri. May 5
Fun on Lawn
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present Fun on the Lawn: A Kids’ Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday downtown. Free. 860-928-4405.
 
Book Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its annual Book Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 5 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.
 
 
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