Wed. Dec. 3
Nature Store
POMFRET CENTER --- Audubon Society Holiday Nature Store is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sundays at the center on Day Road. Locally produced maple syrup; coloring, activity, and sticker books; stuffed animals; nature-themed and other jewelry; jigsaw puzzles; field and hiking guides; CAS caps and memberships; handmade evergreen sprays; and many donated items.
Scam Alert
PUTNAM ---Detective Donna Brown of the Putnam Police Department will be presenting “Fraud & Scam Awareness” at 5:30 p.m. .in the Putnam Public Library. Free.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present its sixth annual Community Textile Show for the month of December. Reception: 6 p.m. Dec. 9.
Stumpo Retrospective
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present Pomfret works by the late watercolor artist, David C. Stumpo through January. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Gallery Open
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School's new art gallery, The Gallery at Jahn Reading Room, will feature artist Seaver Leslie’s “Mnemosyne: A Sixty-Year Review” and “Observations,” a showcase of new works by Pomfret students, through the month of December. For info call JP Jacquet at 860-208-8521.
Fri. Dec. 5
Bradley’s ‘Ebenezer’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “A Christmas Carol Musical Ebenezer’ at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21. $30 for adults; $27 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Official tickets at: TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/shows; Our box office: 860-928-7887 or in person at 30 Front St.; Our direct, affiliated link:ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1232669
Sat. Dec. 6
Pet Bazaar
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Putnam High School cafeteria, 152 Woodstock Ave. 860-315-1228.
Holiday Art & Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its annual Holiday Art/Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. More than 20 vendors.
Victorian Fair
POMFRET --- The Christ Church’s annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Rt. 169. (rain date Dec. 13). 860-315-7780.
Sun. Dec. 7
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The 24th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind its way through downtown Putnam. This light-filled holiday extravaganza is sponsored by WINY Radio, the Town of Putnam and Green Valley Crossing.
Lunch with Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prices vary. Call 860-974-3379. No reservations needed.
Christmas Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will hold its Christmas Concert at 2:30 p.m. Free but a freewill offering would be welcome. Refreshments follow. www.chepachetbaptist.org
Tues. Dec. 9
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Coats Available
PUTNAM --- Free, new, warm winter coat for kids toddler through teen from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. There will also be free, used winter coats in good condition available for men and women. Free - no obligation. 860-928-5873 (do not text).
Sun. Dec. 14
Candlelight/Music
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present its annual Candlelight and Music event from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow. Free.
Tues. Dec. 16
Book Signing
DAYVILLE --- Ronald P. Coderre will be doing a book signing at 3 p.m. at Westview Commons. Proceeds from the sale of the book, “The Flood of 1955,” will go to the Aspinock Historical Society. Booklets may be purchased directly at the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam in the Municipal Complex on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 2 p.m.; at the Putnam Public Library; The Thompson Historical Society Gift Shop on the Thompson Common or by calling 860-942-7243 or by email at
Thur. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Sun. Dec. 30
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will offer Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12. Lunch, games and more. Outdoor gear required. $25/child, everyone welcome. Preregistration by Dec. 22: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Jan. 1, 2026
Happy New Year!
Thur. Jan. 29
Book Signing
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Ronald P. Coderre will be doing a book signing at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Community Center and Library. Proceeds from the sale of the book, “The Flood of 1955,” will go to the Aspinock Historical Society. Booklets may be purchased directly at the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam in the Municipal Complex on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 2 p.m.; at the Putnam Public Library; The Thompson Historical Society Gift Shop on the Thompson Common or by calling 860-942-7243 or by email at
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