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COVID-19 Testing
DANIELSON --- The Northeast District Department of Health is offering no-cost, no-appointment COVID-19 testing from 3 to 7 p.m. on Fridays and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Quinebaug Valley Community College. Drive-thru or walk-up. Nddh.org.
COVID-19 Testing
PLAINFIELD --- The Northeast District Department of Health is offering no-cost, no-appointment COVID-19 testing from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Plainfield Town Hall. Nddh.org.
Wed. Sept. 29
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
Blood Drive
BROOKLYN --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Senior Center on S. Main St. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Thur. Sept. 30
Blood Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Woodstock Academy, Rt. 169. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Gellert Preserve Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust preserve. $10 CAS members; 20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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
Sign Dedication
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will unveil a series of brand new interpretive signs commemorating the events of the Great East Thompson Train Wreck from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Rain date Oct. 10. The event will feature members of the Thompson Historical Society using the new signs to tell the story of the wreck. Singer-songwriter Mark Moriarty will also play a set featuring his winning composition “Eastbound Train on a Westbound Track,” from a competition hosted by the Town in 2020 as part of their “Virtual CT Trails Day” during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.
Bird Walk
THOMPSON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Bull Hill Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Art
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library “Dialogues” exhibit by Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O’Scolaigh Lange through Oct. 30. In the display case for October is “Knitted & Crocheted Toys” by Jeanne Carita. 860-923-9779.
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
Bird Banding
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a bird banding demonstration at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 CAS members; 20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Blood Drive
SCOTLAND --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scotland Firehouse on Brook Road. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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.
Mon. Oct. 11
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret, Rt. 169. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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.
Thur. Oct. 14
Blood Drive
MOOSUP --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Moosup Fire Dept. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Sat. Oct. 16
Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present The Last Green Valley Walktober Walk to learn about naturalist author and photographer Edwin Way Teale from 10 a.m. to noon. Rain date: 10-noon Oct. 17. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Oct. 21
Bird Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present a Trail Wood Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 23
Owl Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring a camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Oct. 29
Owl Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring a camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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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