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.
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.
Blood Pressure Clinic
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors and Day Kimball Hospital will hold a free blood pressure clinic from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Town Hall, lower level.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will have an exhibit of their artwork at the Vanilla Bean Cafe through May 3.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret (Rt. 169) will present a Black and White Photography Exhibit and Sale through May 30. Free. A percentage of the sales will benefit the Center at Pomfret. 860-928-4948.
Art Guild
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Room at the Putnam Public Library. Guest speaker is new Putnam Arts Coordinator Ellen Silbermann. All welcome.
Thur. April 15
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
DAR Meeting
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead on Wolf Den Road. The special presentation is “Dolls, Dolls, and More Dolls."
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- “Genealogy on the Internet” will be the topic of a free public seminar offered by the French-Canadian Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. in its library in the Old County Courthouse on Tolland Green. Attendance will be limited to 15; register by calling 860-623-8721.
Fri. April 16
Make Sundaes
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation and Oakwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will present a free “Make your Own (banana split) Sundae” party at 12:15 p.m. at the Thompson Library/Community Center. Open to Thompson citizens age 65 and older. Reservations required by April 12, call: 860-923-9440.
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.
Antiques Appraisal
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will host an antiques and collectibles appraisal and used book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Federated Church Chapel, Rt. 6. $5 per item. Refreshments. Benefits the chapter. 860.774.0667.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a program on Black Bears in Connecticut at 1:30 p.m. Free. 860-963-6826.
Opening Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Little League Opening Day will be at 10 a.m. at Murphy Park.
Fund-raiser Dinner
POMFRET --- The Christ Church of Pomfret will present a community dinner to benefit relief in Haiti. Take-out will be available from 4:30-5:30 and table service from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults, $10; $5, youth. 860-928-7026.
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- The northeastern Connecticut District 28, Knights of Columbus, and Boy Scout Troop 21 of Putnam will hold a a non-perishable food drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Benefits the non-profit Project Northeast. Monetary donations may be dropped off or mailed to Fr. Richard L. Archambault, Project Northeast, 81 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. 860-803-4901.
Spaghetti Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults, $9; kids 12 and under $5. 860-928-4405.
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.
Mon. April 19
Speaker
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Preparatory School will present marine scientist Ted Ames speaking in honor of Earth Day, at 9:10 a.m. at the chapel. Free. All welcome.
Tues. April 20
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. April 20 and 22; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 21; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. April 21.
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.
Presentation
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Prep School will present at 9:10 a.m. African-American history expert Manisha Sinha on "The History of Slavery" as part of the school’s Distinguished Speaker Series. The presentation is in the chapel. Free. All welcome.
Wine Tasting
POMFRET --- The Exchange Club of Northeast Connecticut will hold its Annual Wine Tasting fund-raiser for the Prevention of Child Abuse at 6 p.m. at The Harvest. Sponsored by Pomfret Spirit Shoppe owner Mary Patenaude, and 15 local wine, beer, and soft drink distributors, including Sharp Hill Winery of Pomfret, and Taylor Brook Winery of Woodstock. $40. Reservations: 860-774-7667.
Thur. April 22
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Hot Times in the Old Town Tonight: Big Fires in Putnam History," with town historian Bill Pearsall at 2 p.m. Free. 860-963-6826.
Fri. April 23
Plant Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will hold a native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sprucedale Gardens. Free. 860-928-4948.
School Fair
POMFRET --- The Rectory School will present the Secondary School Fair Spring 2010 from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in the Rectory's dining Hall. Fifty independent schools from Virginia to Maine will exhibit. Local eighth graders and their parents who are interested in examining options after middle school graduation are invited to this event. Park at church across street. 860-963-7174.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present An Ella Grasso Book Discussion on "Heretic's Daughter" by Kathleen Kent at 1 p.m. Call 860-963-6826 to register.
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.
Bottle Drive
PUTNAM --- The Friends of Boy Scout Troop 25 will be hosting a combination bottle and can drive, bake sale, and for donation car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Shell Station on Rt. 44. Benefits the troop's 12-man team that is going to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico.
Cleanup Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will hold a Spring Cleanup and Work day from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 860-928-4948.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- A Lasagna dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Federated Church on Rt. 6. $8. Takeout only.
Book Sale
DANIELSON --- The St. James Spring Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 24 and from 7 a.m. to noon April 25 in the St. James Church Hall on Franklin Street in Danielson. Benefits the St. James School Endowment Fund. 860-774-7755.
Horse Auction
STORRS --- The UConn Animal Science Dept. will hold its Spring Horse Auction with previews at 10 a.m. at the Horsebarn Hill Arena. Tack/equipment tag sale will be held all day. Free. All welcome. 860-486-2034.
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.
Chicken BBQ
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Independent Fire Department will hold its annual spring Chicken BBQ from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the fire station on Rt. 97. $9.
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- The Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut will present the Rev. David Picciano Memorial Benefit Concert, with internationally renowned concert pianist Frederick Moyer and the Jazz Arts Trio, at 4 p.m. at the Tang Center at the Rectory School. Students & seniors, $10; adults, $25. 860-928-7293.
Tues. April 27
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. April 27 and 29; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 28; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. April 28.
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 the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a Full Moon Photography Walk at 7 p.m. starting from the center on Rt. 169. Free for CAS and QVPC members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. April 29
Barber of Seville
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of NECT will present the the Boston Lyric Opera in Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. Free for fifth graders. Advanced reservations required: 860-928-2946.
Bike Run Kickoff
PUTNAM --- The 8th annual Blessing of the Bikes Poker Bike Run for St. Mary School get kicked off with a clebrity guest bartenders event at J.D. Cooper's from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations welcome. 860-928-9782.
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.
Twain Play
PUTNAM --- Putnam High School will present Mark Twain's play, "Is He Dead?," at 7 p.m. April 30 and May 1 in the Putnam High School Auditorium. Adults, $5; students, $3.
Benefit Dinner
WOODSTOCK --- The HELO (orphanage) Haiti Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Service Auction will be held at 6 p.m. at Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse. $10, adults; $5, kids under 4. 860-928-6575.
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,
Dinner Dance
N. GROSVENORDALE --- A roast beef dinner and a dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus as a fund-raiser to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. $15. Call for tickets: 860-923-3532.
Paddle
THOMPSON --- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers will be leading a paddle down the Quinebaug River Water Trail, from Fabyan Dam to West Thompson Lake, starting at the Fabyan Dam at 9:30 a.m. 5 miles. Limited to 20 so preregister by calling 860-923-2982.
Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will present an Artisan and Craftsman Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive. 860-420-8287.
Earthfest 2010
PUTNAM --- The Northeast Connecticut Earthfest 2010, a celebration of earth-friendly living, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. downtown. There will be a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park. Vendor spaces available. Volunteers welcome for cleanup.
Rummage Sale
POMFRET --- Christ Church of Pomfret will have its 5th Annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits the Christ Church Teen Program Pilgrimage Fund. Preview from 5 to 7 p.m. April 30 ($5). 860-928-7026.
Sun. May 2
Bikes Blessed
PUTNAM --- The 8th annual Blessing of the Bikes Poker Bike Run for St. Mary School will start with registration from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the muniucipal parking lot on Kennedy Drive. The ride begins at 10 a.m. $20 (single) or $35 (double). 860-928-9782.
Tues. May 4
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host hold a senior association meeting at noon at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Thur. May 6
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will have an exhibit of their artwork at Seely Brown Village through June 7 with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. May 8. All welcome.
Fashion Show
THOMPSON --- The Day Kimball Hospital Woman's Board will hold a fund-raiser dinner and fashion show at the Raceway Restaurant. $40 per person. For tickets, drop by the Gift Shop at Day Kimball or mail checks made out to the DKH Woman's Board to Robin Paquette, 36 Terrace Dr., Thompson, CT 06277.
Sat. May 8
Plant-Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church on Rt. 6 will hold a plant and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donuts and coffee.
