Wed. Oct. 26

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. 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.

 

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. 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. Oct. 29

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.

 

Tues. Nov. 1

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

 

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m.  in the Ella Grasso community room on Ballou Street. Open to seniors, caregivers and family members or anyone living in the Putnam area.

 

Wed. Nov. 2

Senior Tech Fair

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will present a technology fair from 1 to 3 p.m. in the St. Mary Church Hall. Seniors who have questions about their cell phones, tablets or ipads can bring their device to this Technology Fair. Technicians will be on hand to assist with questions concerning applications and general usage questions.  Seniors are reminded that they must bring their cell phone, tablet or ipad with them.  Free. 

 

Fri. Nov. 4

Patriotic Program

KILLINGLY --- The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present “Red, White and Blue Celebration” with entertainment by Linda Colangelo at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church in Danielson. All local veterans, along with one guest, are invited.  Refreshments will be served. 860-774-9286.

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

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.

 

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.

 

History Tour

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host a walking tour of the Canterbury Green National Historic District with UConn from 10 a.m. to noon. Tour features the Green District Schoolhouse, walk the compact national historic district and end with a snack by the blazing kitchen hearth fire of an 18th century house on the green. All welcome. Space limited. Preregister and pay by calling 860-486-4460.

 

Yuletide Festival

PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will present its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall. Café refreshments and luncheon and more. 

 

Holly Fair

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host The Holly Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Coffee break all day.  Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

Sun. Nov. 6

Lecture

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Hiking in New England – Lecture & Book Signing,” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. Opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Free. 860-928-4948.

 

Mon. Nov. 7

Garden Program

WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present speaker Karen Olala at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church. All welcome. Business meeting at 6:45. 

 

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.

 

Program

PUTNAM --- NECASA will present a program, “Why and How to Use NARCAN,” training for friends and family members from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Day Kimball Hospital Field Conference Room 2. Register: 860-779-9253.

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodstock Academy. 1-800 RED CROSS.

 

Fri. Nov. 11

History Program

CANTERBURY The Canterbury Historical Society will present Bob Young with “18th Century Apothecary” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Free. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org

 

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. 

 

Winter Bazaar

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will present its Winter Wonderland Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and light breakfast available.

 

Nature Program

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

 

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.

 

Turkey Trot

THOMPSON --- CNB, a division of ESB, will hold its annual Turkey Trot 5K Trail Race and 3K Walk at the West Thompson Lake. The walk starts at 9 a.m.; the race starts at 10:05 a.m. $20 through Oct. 30; $25 after Oct. 30. Benefits TEEG Food Bank and Thompson’s trails and Thompson parks and playgrounds. www.racewire.com.

 

Rosary/Devotional

PUTNAM --- A special Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘Silver Rose’ Rosary and Devotions for Life will be held from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel behind St. Mary Church of the Visitation on Providence Street. There will be devotions and the Rosary throughout the day.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Second Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and camera. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

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

 

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. 

 

Bake Sale

CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Public Library will hold a book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the community room. Opens at 8:30 a.m. for members. www.canterburylibrary.org/

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will open its Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 21. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19; noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

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.

 

Camper Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Black Friday Camper Game Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12. Admission is $15/child. All welcome. Preregister: 860-974-1122.

 

Sat. Nov. 26

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Owl Walk” at 7 p.m.  $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Nov. 27

Light Parade

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

 

Sat. Dec. 3

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Introductory Wildlife Tracing the Monitoring Hike” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bafflin Sanctuary. Registration required: 860-928-4948.

 

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.

 

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