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Wed. Nov. 4
Steve’s River Blossoms
PUTNAM --- A display of blossoms will grace the River Fire stands in the Quinebaug River through Nov. 5. It is named in honor of Steve Bousquet who had a dream of such a display. It is funded by Bousquet's Appliance.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Nov. 7
Drive-Thru Lasagna
BROOKLYN --- The Drive Thru Lasagna Dinner at the Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or until its gone. $8. Order by noon Nov. 5 by calling 860-774-9817. Drive into the church parking lot and the order will be delivered to your car.
Sat. Nov. 14
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK/N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 15th annual Toy Collection will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WVFA station and the Community Fire Station. Bring a new unwrapped toy or a donation. Toys for all ages needed – infant to teen. Benefits local families.
Sun. Nov. 22
Elks Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- Today is the RSVP deadline for the seventh annual Putnam Lodge of Elks free Thanksgiving Dinner for those who may be alone for the holiday --- families, community elders and veterans. The dinner will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Lodge and will be COVID compliant. Last year about 330 meals were served/delivered. 860-928-3901.
Thur. Nov. 26
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 27
Santa
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Rotary Park. CANCELLED.
Sun. Nov. 29
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be a reverse parade this year at Murphy Park. Rain date is Dec. 6. Spectators will be doing the moving, not the floats, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Consider brining a donation of food or money to the northeastern Connecticut food pantries.
Sun. Dec. 6
Hospice Tree
The Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. with simultaneous tree lighting ceremonies in 11 northeastern Connecticut towns. Benefits: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. Website: daykimball.org/treeoflife. BEING REWORKED.
Sun. Jan. 1, 2021
Happy New Year!
Wee Wander
THOMPSON ---Wee Wander with Wyndham Land Trust from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the “Robbins Five Mile River Ramble.” The hike will be held at the Robbins Preserve. Take Quaddick Town Farm Road to Fred Davis Road, park at gate. Bring camera, dress appropriately. Bad weather during the schedule time of this event will cancel. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. April 24
Wall of Honor
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Wall of Honor ceremony will be held today.
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