Sat. Nov. 2
Library/Audubon Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret and the Pomfret Public Library will present writer and naturalist Katherine Hauswirth, author of The Morning Light, The Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit,” at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. She will discuss nature journaling and cover some history of the practice. Free. Book signing follows. Registration is appreciated but not required. 860-928-4948.
‘Them Bones’
BROOKLYN --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present, at 10 a.m., “Them Bones, Them Bones, Them Malbones: Tour of Old Trinity Church and the Burial Ground”. Pre-register: 860-465-7228. Rain date: 1 p.m. Nov. 3.
Boot Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The fifth annual Winter Boot Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Trading Post on Rt. 169. . Boots, socks or monetary donations will go to TEEG.
Cocoa for Coats
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Family Resource Center will hold Cocoa for Coats fund-raiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion. For a $20 donation or a new coat, you will be entered in a drawing.
Nature Programs x 3
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Journaling: Observing Fall” at 10 a.m. at Trail Wood. Register: 860-928-4948. $10 CAS members and ECSU students; $20 nonmembers. There is also an author’s talk, in collaboration with the Pomfret Public Library, at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. Finally there is a late fall walk at 3:30 p.m. at Trail Wood. Register: 860-928-4948. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Church Program
BROOKLYN --- The public is invited to the following events at Old Trinity Church, 60 Church Street: Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. --- Donna Dufresne will lead a walkabout with story-telling, "Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Malbones." Preregister required at
Sun. Nov. 3
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House will present the Aurea Ensemble at 2:30 p.m. in the church on Rt. 44. Refreshments follow. Free however a freewill offering will be taken. www.chepachetbaptist.org.
Sat. Nov. 9
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center will present “PT and Me: How Physical Therapy can Support Women,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration limited: 860-963-6826.
Coat and Blanket Collection
PUTNAM --- There will be a collection of used winter coats and blankets for men, women and children, in good condition please, from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street (big blue building). The coats and blankets will be distributed this fall to needy people throughout northeastern Connecticut. Please bring your donations of used winter coats and blankets at that time. For info: 860-928-5873, leave message.
Sat. Nov. 16
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and Peace Islands Institute Connecticut will present “Coffee Tasting,” (Turkish coffee) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration limited: 860-963-6826.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
Thur. Nov. 28
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sat. Nov. 30
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip the Apostle Church will hold its Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale and soup/sandwiches/pierogies available from the kitchen. Admission is free.
Sun. Dec. 1
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House will present the “Holy is the Night: Christmas Carols from Southern Europe” at 2:30 p.m. in the church on Rt. 44. Refreshments follow. Free however a freewill offering will be taken. www.chepachetbaptist.org.
.
