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Wed. April 4
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Woodcock Walk” at 7 p.m.  at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE ---  The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present the 15th Annual Thompson Community Art Show “The World Around Us,” through April 27. A reception will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 4. 860-923-9779

Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Focus on Birds” featuring local artists David Stumpo & Nancy Barrett, at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through May 31. 860-928-4948.

Sat. April 7
Production
WOODSTOCK VALLEY --- Broadway Live Productions will present "The Conncert" April 7 and 8 at the Center for the Arts at The Woodstock Academy. Benefits Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. Tickets: at the Hale YMCA in Putnam or online at www.theconnecticutconcert.com.

Empty Bowls
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam and Sawmill Pottery’s annual Empty Bowl fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Putnam High School’s cafeteria. $20.  860-928-4405.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Survival 101: Fire Making” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Pancake Breakfast
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Finn Hall on Rt. 169. Prices vary.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Long Pond Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Bottle Can Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Killingly Town Garage on Rt. 12. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

Sun. April 8
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Mon. April 9
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.

Spring Program
KILLINGLY --- The Last Green Valley will present “Spectrum of Sports” from 10 a.m. to noon at Killingly High School. Register online at www.NOWinMotion.org. Free.

Spring Program
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will present “The Art of the Sit Spot” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the James Goodwin Conservation Center on Potter Road. Short hike. Dress for the weather and bring a small mat or towel to sit on, if you wish. For ages 12 to adult. 860-455-9534.

Tues. April 10
Tech Fair
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging is hosting a technology fair on from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Please bring your IPhone, Android or other communication device along with any questions you have about how to use its various functions. Staff from the Putnam Verizon store answering questions. We will also have a table with information on how to access free senior applications. Free. All welcome. Light refreshments.

Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Wed. April 11
Meeting/Program
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will hold their annual meeting and election of officers at 6:30 p.m.  in the Library Conference Room. They will also welcome local author Joseph Lindley, who will make a presentation on the history of the "Swamp Yankee" at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Free. All welcome.

Thur. April 12
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “EGGS-cellent Experiments” at 4:30. Register at 860-928-3451.

Fri. April 13
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Blood Drive
S. WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Fire Bungay Brigade, on Rt. 171. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Michael Limberg with "Over There And Over Here:  Connecticut's Great War."following the 7 p.m. business meeting at the Community Room at the town Hall. Free. All welcome.

Sat. April 14
Tag Sale
KILLINGLY --- A tag sale to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Community Room at the Killingly Library, rain/snow/or shine.

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