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Wed. March 24
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Homemaking and Finding Food," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, Rt. 169, will present Susan Peifer's Wildlife Paintings in exhibition and sale through April 11 at the center. Opening reception today from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Benefits the Center. 860-928-4948.
Puppetry Exhibit
STORRS --- The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present two exhibits, "Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics and Humor," and "Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Theater in the 1930s," through Dec. 19 at the UConn campus. www.bimp.uconn.edu.
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Mardi Gras' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Thur. March 25
Jobs Test
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a standardized, written test for prospective local employees at the Thompson Public Library, Rt. 12, at 10:30 a.m. All prospective employees must preregister for the test, by calling the Census Jobs Hotline at 1-866-861-2010.
Free Lecture
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare is hosting a free lecture about screening, prevention and the latest treatments for colon and rectal cancer from 4 to 6 p.m. in the hospital's private dining room. All welcome. Register by calling 860-928-6541, ext. 2387.
Sat. March 27
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vendors accepted. 1-508-987-8350.
Soup Supper
WOODSTOCK --- A Soup Supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Rt. 169. $8 adults; $5 12 and younger. 860-974-1553.
Meatball Dinner
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present its Swedish Meatball Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults, $9; $4 for kids. Tickets at the door.
Sun. March 28
Fund-raiser Bowling
BROOKLYN --- The Friends of BSA Troop 25 will hold a bowling tournament from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Friendly Bowl. $20 a bowler. Four bowlers on a team. Walk-ins welcome. Benefits troop going to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. 860-928-4019.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a full moon walk at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road at 7:30 p.m. Free for members; $3, nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tues. March 30
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. March 30 and April 1; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 31; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 31.
Preschool Screening
PUTNAM --- The Putnam public schools will hold a free preschool screening March 30 and April 1 for kids 3 and 4 years old. Putnam residents are eligible to take part in this speech and language and development screening at the Putnam Elementary School. For more info and to schedule an appointment, call 860-963-6940.
Wed. March 31
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Continuing the Line and Arriving," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Tea Party
PUTNAM --- A Mad Hatter's Tea Party will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Robert Field Conference Room #2 at Day Kimball Hospital. Bring a new hat and/or scarf to benefit oncology patients. WINY is also collecting hats and scarves. 860-928-7141.
Sat. April 3
Bake, Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The annual Wolf Den Grange Bake Sale and Pomfret Senior Center Tag and Craft Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road (Rt. 44).
Bake Sale
PUTNAM --- A Spring/Easter Bake Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Super Stop & Shop on Rt. 44. Benefits the Putnam High School Music programs (marching band, concert band, jazz band, chorus, color guard).
Sun. April 4
Happy Easter!
Sunrise Service
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church will hold Sunrise Service at 6:15 a.m. in the Abington Cemetery on Rt. 44 (1/2 mile west of junction of Rt. 44 and Rt. 97) Coffee and pastry follow at church on Rt. 97. All welcome.
Tues. April 6
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will hold a senior association meeting at noon at center on Rt. 44.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will have an exhibit of their artwork at the Vanilla Bean Cafe through May 3.
Wed. April 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "The Mirror Has Two Faces," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Thur. April 8
Free Seminar
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is hosting a Financial Seminar: “Challenges that may Impact your Retirement,” at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Thompson Library/Community Center. Seating limited, call for reservations: 860-923-9440.
Sat. April 10
Smorgasbord Supper
ONECO --- The Oneco United Methodist Church will hold a smorgasbord supper and bake sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Car Care Day
THOMPSON --- The Bible Fellowship Church is offering a Car Care Day for single ladies at the church on Rt. 131. Preregister by calling 860-923-9512.
Wed. April 14
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Calendar Girls," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Thur. April 15
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
Sat. April 17
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will hold an Open House at 326 Taft Pond Road from 2 to 4 p.m. April 17 and April 18. Refreshments. No appointment needed. 860-974-3379.
Opening Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Little League Opening Day will be at 10 a.m. at Murphy Park.
Sun. April 18
Concert Choir
PUTNAM --- The Concert Choir of NE CT sings "In the Circle of the Seasons" at 4 p.m. at the Putnam Congregational Church, downtown. Tickets are $15; $5 for students under 19. www.concertchoirnect.org.
Wed. April 21
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "A River Runs Through," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Sat. April 24
Steak Supper
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Co. No. 1 Inc. will hold an all-you-can-eat steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $15. 860-974-0256.
Sun. April 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a full moon walk at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road at 7:30 p.m. Free for members; $3, nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. April 28
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Spring Bonnets' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "The New World," at 1:30 at senior center.
Fri. April 30
'Fiddler'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "Fiddler on the Roof" at 8 p.m. April 30, May 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. May 2, 9 and 16. $18 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Sat. May 1
Jog With Judy
WOODSTOCK --- The 5th annual Jog with Judy 5k road race will be held at 10 a.m. starting at Roseland Park Road. Preregistration for the fund-raiser ends April 28. Registration the day of the race is from 8 to 10 a.m. To preregister, go to:
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