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Wed. May 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present the Fifth Annual "90 Bird Day" from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 for members. $35 for nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948.
Roseland Lecture
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage Museum will present "The Power of the Press 1860: Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address," from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the cottage, first floor. Light refreshments. Free to Historic New England members and students; $8 for nonmembers. Registration recommended. 860-928-4074.
Senior 'Games'
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation presents Nostalgia/Trivia Game Show for senior citizens at 10:30 a.m. at the Thompson Library. Free admission for all local seniors. Light refreshments. Preregistration required: 860-923-9440.
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.
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 Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will have an exhibit of their artwork at Seely Brown Village through June 7. All welcome.
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Runs start May 19 and run every Wednesday through Sept. 22. Starts at 6:05 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. Free T-Shirts donated by Loos&Co. No entry fee. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thur. May 20
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
PHS Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Department's Concert Band, Jazz Band and Chorus will present "Pops" Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. Refreshments available. Free. All welcome. (Rain location: PHS Auditorium).
Sing-a-Long
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet for a musical sing-along at 1 p.m. at the Chapter House on Wolf Den Road.
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- The French-Canadian Genealogy Society of Connecticut will present “How and Why You Should Publish Your Genealogy” at 7 p.m. in the society's library in the Old County Courthouse on Tolland Green. Free. Attendance will be limited to 15 persons. To preregister, call 860-623-8721.
'Charlie Brown'
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will perform the musical comedy “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. May 20 and May 21 in the school’s Chapel. Free. All welcome. The play is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz in his world-famous “Peanuts” comic strip.
Fri. May 21
Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will hold a book discussion on "I See You Everywhere" by Julia Glass at 1 p.m. at Ella Grasso Gardens. Register by calling 860-963-6826.
Sat. May 22
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will hold a Polish supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $9, kids 12 and under $5. 860-928-4405.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present Bird Banding Demonstration at 9 a.m. $5 for members. $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Hot Times in the Old Town Tonight: Big Fires in Putnam History," by town historian Bill Pearsall, at 2 p.m. at the library. Free. 860-963-6826.
DAR 'Dolly Tea'
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will present "Come to Tea with Dolly & Me" from 2 to 4 at the chapter house on Wolf Den Road for kids ages 4 to 12 and their favorite dolls. $10. Reservations required: 860-774-0667.
Fund-raiser Concert
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Historical Society will be co-sponsoring a fund-raiser with the Ashford Elementary School, on Westford Road from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Heritage String Band. $15, adults; $25, families with children. 429-4402 or at the door. Benefits The Ashford Historical Society’s Museum Fund.
Yard Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The W. Thompson Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station on W. Thompson Rd. Table rentals: 928-6076.
Sun. May 23
Handbell Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present St. Luke’s Concert Handbell Choir at 4 p.m. The Congregational Church of Putnam began their handbell ringing program with much guidance and mentoring from this exciting group. The general public, especially children, is encouraged to attend and enjoy an afternoon of exceptional talent and music. Reception follows. $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. 860-974-1403.
Tues. May 25
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors group will hold the following in the Town Hall, lower level, this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. May 25 and 27; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 26; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. May 26.
Wed. May 26
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Stars & Stripes' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street.
Photo Contest
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret (Rt. 169) will hold a nature photography contest starting at 7 p.m. at the center. Free for CAS and QVPC members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. May 28
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a Full Moon Walk at 7: 30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. May 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an Ashford Bird Walk at 7 a.m. 860-928-4948.