Wed. Oct. 12

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Love, Flowers and a Gentle Breeze,” works by Jonathan Fritz, through Oct. 30. 860-928-4948.

 

Art at Library

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library at Thompson Public Library will present “The Gifted Quilters …My Quilt Story Told Through Friends & Fabric” collection of Alison Boutaugh is on view through Oct. 28. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Thur. Oct. 13

Town Market

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Town Market, Craftsmen/Artisans/Agriculture will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Canterbury Town Hall Parking Lot.  No fee for vendors.  860-546-9693.

 

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.

 

Fri. Oct. 14

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present author Courtney McInvale with her new book, “Revolutionary War Ghosts of Connecticut, following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at Town Hall. All welcome. Free. Refreshments.  http://www.canterburyhistorical.org/

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.  860-923-2967 

 

Yard Sale 

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield on Norwich Road will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct 15.

 

Sat. Oct. 15

Tackle the Trail

DANIELSON --- QVCC will present its Tackle the Trail fund-raiser between Pomfret and Willimantic. $100 for individual runners and $200 for relay teams (max of 5 runners). 860-932-4174.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon. $10 for CAS members; $20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Steak Supper

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will present an all-you-can-eat Steak Supper at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $20 per person. 860-974-0256.

 

Arts and Crafts

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock will host its annual art/craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16. Free admission. Lunch will be served in the church on Saturday.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7:30 p.m. Free for CAS members; $5 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Arts/Crafts

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will hold its 34th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16.  $5. Historic New England members and children under 12 admitted. Rain or shine.  860-928-4074

 

Rabies Clinic

DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary.  Cost is $12 per animal, in cash. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier.  If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination.   860-317-1720.

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.

 

Church Supper

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will present a roast pork supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Takeout available too. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger.  WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

Elktoberfest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks Lodge 574 will present Elktoberfest from 3 to 10 p.m. at the lodge on Edmond Street. $20 pp/$30 per couple. Rain date Oct. 16. 860-928-3901.

 

Nature Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Conservation Commission will host a moderate walk through Chase Kimball Forest to the Airline Trail from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the forest on Jericho Road.

 

Sun. Oct. 16

Land Trust Program

POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present a For Kids/By Kids Walktober Scavenger Hunt at 1 p.m. on the Lyon Preserve in Pomfret. 

 

Popcorn Fund-raiser

KILLINGLY --- The Putnam Boy Scout Troop 25 Popcorn Fund-raisers will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lowe’s in Killingly Commons. They will be selling popcorn in order to raise money for their activities and to benefit the Scouting program in Connecticut. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Mon. Oct. 17

History Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will hold a program, “Vampire folk Belief in Historic New England: the Archaeological Evidence,” by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Town House on Town House Drive. Free. All welcome. 860-928-3475

 

Tues. Oct. 18

Presentation

WOODSTOCK --- The Community Cultural Committee Inc. d/b/a The Three C’s, will present “Bubbleology” at 10 a.m.  at Hyde Cultural Center. Tickets are $4 for groups  of 10 or more  and may be obtained by contacting www.thethreecs.org.  Advance reservations requested.

 

Senior Fair

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission  on Aging is holding a Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Mary Church hall. More than 25 businesses and services will be in attendance.  Information available on: Medical, Medicare, housing, insurance, nutrition and more. Open to all seniors, caregivers and family  members in Putnam area.

 

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

 

Thur. Oct. 20

Energy Program

ASHFORD --- The Ashford Clean Energy Task Force, in collaboration with the Ashford Business Association, the Ashford Agricultural Commission, and the Babcock Library, is offering a Regional Farm and Business Energy Savings Expo from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane.

 

Fri. Oct. 21

Teen Weekend

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will hold its Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 through 9 a.m. Oct. 23. $50. For teens 13 – 17. Pre-registration required: 860-974-3379.

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.  860-923-2967 

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church on Rt. 169 will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. For information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

 

Support Group

PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.

 

Sat. Oct. 22

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present the annual Great Pumpkin Festival downtown starting at 10 a.m. 

 

Harvest Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present Harvest Fair and Luncheon ’16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. $15 for CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Roast Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- Daily Bread will hold a Gary O Roast with an Italian dinner, roast and dancing starting at 5 p.m. with the cocktail hour and dinner at 6 at the Putnam Lodge of Elks #574, Edmond Street. $25 per person.  860-928-3901.

 

Open House

PUTNAM --- King Cadillac GMC will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Celebrating 80 Years. The poker chip drawing will be held at the open house.

 

Sun. Oct. 23

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will host a concert with hymns of Fanny Crosby at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free but donations accepted. Chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Mon. Oct. 24

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present “Writing From Images” with Christine Kalafus at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 at the library. Free. Registration: 860-928-3475 or  www.pomfretlibrary.org

 

Thur. Oct. 27

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.

 

Fri. Oct. 28

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present Trick or Treat on Main Street downtown

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. $15 for CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.  860-923-2967 

 

Sat. Nov. 5

Roast Beef Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.

 

Open Studios

RHODE ISLAND --- The Artist Open Studios will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Foster, Glocester and Scituate. Free. www.artistopenstudios.org.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 a.m. $15 for CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Yuletide Festival

PUTNAM --- Daughters of Isabella will present its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church on Providence Street. Vendors sought. $35 per table if reserved prior to Oct. 20. 860-928-5014.

 

Fall Fair

ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Spaces available with 6-foot table. $20. 860-428-6502.

 

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. $10.

 

Thur. Nov. 10

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.

 

Sat. Nov. 12

Swedish Meatball Supper

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12.  Takeout available. 

 

Sun. Nov. 13

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will host a concert with commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American entry to WWI. At 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free but donations accepted. Chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Fri Nov. 18

Support Group

PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.

 

Sat. Nov. 19

Comedy All Stars

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Holiday Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host holiday craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Lunch available. 

 

Thurs. Nov. 24

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 25

Santa's Coming

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town.

 

Sun. Nov. 27

Light Parade

PUTNAM --- The Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be held today.

 

Sun. Dec. 11

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will host a Christmas program, “An American Christmas,” At 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free but donations accepted. Chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Fri. Dec. 16

Support Group

PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.

 

..