Wed. Nov. 9
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. 860-928-4948.
 
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.
 
Pet Bottle Drive
DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church on Rt. 101. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  at 860-317-1720.
 
Christmas Bazaar
PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield on Norwich Road will hold its Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
 
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.
 
History Program
WOODSTOCK --- “Adorning New England: Historic New England’s Jewelry Collection,” by Roseland Cottage site manager,  Laurie Masciandaro and “Jewelry – Treasured Memories and Identification” by Christine Downing will be presented at 2 p.m.  in Palmer Memorial Hall. It’s an illustrated lecture that tells the stories behind some of Historic New England's extensive jewelry collection. Then, share your jewelry and the treasured memories it represents in a discussion led by jewelry expert Christine Downing immediately following the lecture.  Free.  860-974-1875 .
 
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.
 
Tues. Nov. 15
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
 
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
Holly Day Fair
UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union will hold its Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Buckley Highway. Handicap accessible. Santa will be there for photos. 
 
Santa Visit
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host Santa and Mrs. Merry Claus Visit from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Green district Schoolhouse on South Canterbury Road. Bring your own camera. Free. All welcome. Free cookies. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.canterburyhistorical.org/
 
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.
 
Bake Sale
DANIELSON --- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will present its Greek Pastry Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Tasting Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Putnam - Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a beer and wine tasting event fund-raiser to help homeless and needy animals from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Course. This is a 21+ event. $20.  860-317-1720.  
 
Auction Fund-raiser
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School Annual Goods & Services Live and silent Auction will be held at the school starting with a pasta dinner at 5 ($6). There will also be a bake sale and Tea Cup Baskets is open all night. Silent Auction begins at 5:30 and life auction begins at 6:15. 860-974-1130.
 
Mon. Nov. 21
Thanksgiving Service
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will be holding its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at B'nai Shalom on Church Street Many diverse faith groups and ethnic backgrounds will be getting together to share prayers of thanks, music fellowship and refreshments. Free. All welcome. Donations of nonperishable food items or money to Daily Bread will gratefully be accepted.
 
Tues. Nov. 22
Blood Drive
PUTNAM ---  The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS..
 
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.
 
Holiday Art Show/Sale
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will present its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee, tea, refreshments. 
 
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.
 
Fri. June 16
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will hold its 30th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golft Tournament at CT National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Benefits the Arc Quinebaug Valley. 860-774-2827.
 
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