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COVID Tests
DANIELSON --- SEMA4 COVID-19 testing services are held from 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Quinebaug Valley Community College.
Wed. Sept. 15
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander through Sept. 30. Also in the Display Case for September: “Constitution Week” by Ida Ransom. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Family Dinners
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Family Dinners will be available for takeout from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Take out Lasagna (meat or no meat). Order by 5 p.m. Sept. 13. Prepay. 860-974-1122.
Mon. Sept. 20
Library to Reopen
PUTNAM --- After being closed Sept. 11 to Sept. 19 for the big move into the new facility in the new Municipal Complex, the Putnam Public Library is now open. Come see the new, beautiful and playful space!
Fri. Sept. 17
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The St. Mary Church Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 17, 18 and 19.
Sat. Sept. 18
Book Sale
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pet Food Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned (Purina brands preferred) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Killingly Library on Westcott Road. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Sept. 19
Popcorn Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Boy Scouts of America Troop 25 will hold a popcorn fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tractor Supply on Rt. 44.
Sun. Sept. 26
‘Park Arts’
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Park will host the 7th annual Art in the Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and poetry readings from 2 to 4 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. The readings will be in the outdoor amphitheater. The readings’ rain date is 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 in the barn.
Fri. Oct. 1
Zombie Fashion Show
PUTNAM --- The popular ghoulish Zombie Fashion Show will be held at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. For info or to register, go to: discoverputnam.com
Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.
Zombie Zumba
PUTNAM --- The Zombie Zumba event will be presented by the Hale YMCA, NOW and the Putnam Business Association from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date: Oct. 3.
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of nonperishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Fri. Oct. 8
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church, near the intersection of routes 169 and 6, will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 9 in the church basement. Masks suggested.
Wed. Oct. 13
Pet Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pets Pals Northeast will hold a Community Pet Wellness Clinic from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. No fee. Appointments required: 860-594-4500, ext. 6308. Masks required.
Sat. Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
Sat. Nov. 12
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Providence Street. They are seeking vendors. Table rentals are $35 if reserved before Oct. 20 or $40 after Oct. 20. 860 928 5014.
Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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