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Wed. Sept. 29
Presentation
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage will present "The Power of the Press 1860: 1860 Presidential Election" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments served. Free to Historic New England members and students; $8 for nonmembers. Registration recommended - 860-928-4074.
Dairy Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- "Farmers, Cows and the Land," an exhibition about the modern history of dairy farming in Connecticut, is on display at the Roseland Cottage carriage barn through Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Free.
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.
Flu Vaccination
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will conduct a flu vaccination clinic for children and adults from 4 to 6 p.m. at Putnam Supermarket on Providence Street. Shots are $30, no appointment needed.
Program
WAUREGAN --- The American Red Cross and the Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will hold a blood drive from 1:15 to 6 p.m. 1-800-REDCROSS.
Fri. Oct. 1
Rummage
WOODSTOCK --- The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 543 Rt. 169, will hold a Fall Rummage and White Elephant Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 2. Bake sale on Oct. 1. 860-923-2887.
Sat. Oct. 2
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon, Erika Wheeler concert, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. $30. 860-928-4948.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Tri-State Cruisers hold their car cruise from 4 to 8 p.m. every Saturday at the Super Stop & Shop parking lot on Rt. 44.
Corn Maze
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department's Corn Maze, "Mezmer Eyes," is open from noon to 6 p.m. through Oct. 30. Fright Nights are Oct. 29 and 30. The maze is near the town's recreation field off Rt. 97. Benefits the PCS 8th grade class.
Fund-raiser Walk
POMFRET --- The 3rd Annual Abolish Breast Cancer 5K Race/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Endorsed by The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to benefit breast cancer research. Registrations received by Sept. 17 is $15 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and under. After September it will be $20 for adults. Registrations received by September 17 get a T-shirt. Pledges to Dana-Farber (DFCI) are encouraged but not required. With $75 in pledges the registration fee will be waived. Applications are available at winyradio.com by calling Bev Champany, 860-974-1202.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at the center off Pomfret Street at 9 a.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Oktoberfest
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph School 6th Annual Oktoberfest and Harvest Dinner will be held starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. Silent auction. Prices vary. Tickets at school office and at the door. 860-923-2090.
Church Auction
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its 10th Annual Church Auction at the church. Viewing begins at 6 p.m., bidding at 7. Bidding numbers $5 each. Benefits the church's General Fund.
Sun. Oct. 3
Pet Blessings
PUTNAM --- A Blessing of Pets will be part of the Sunday liturgy at the Holy Spirit Provincial House Pavilion starting at 2 p.m. Rabies documentation required as applicable. Free but donations for Sister Eleanor's Pet Shelter appreciated. Register: 860 928-0891 ext. 148.
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The seventh annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park, N. Grosvenordale. Free parking, admission, entertainment. Taste of Thompson Pizza Contest, local entertainment, local agencies display booths and interactive activities. Lots of activities for children.
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present Town Administrator Doug Cutler's talk on Manasses Cutler of Northwest Ordinances fame (and his ancestor), at 2 p.m. in the Selectman's Chambers in Town Hall. All welcome. Free. Light refreshments will be served.
Music Event
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church will present Music at the Meeting House "An Afternoon with Fanny Crosby," at 2:30 p.m. All welcome.
Tues. Oct. 5
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 5 and Oct. 7; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 6; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6.
Pot Pie Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will have its 18th annual anniversary chicken pot pie luncheon catered by G7 at noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. RSVP by Sept. 24, 860-974-0426.
Wed. Oct. 6
Flu Vaccinations
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors Association and Day Kimball Healthcare will hold a 2010 seasonal flu/pneumonia immunization clinic for all adults 18 and older from 10 a.m. to noon at the Town Hall, Room 1. Insurance and prices vary. Wear short sleeves.
Fri. Oct. 8
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present "Mark Twain in Hartford, 1871 to 1891" following its 7 p.m. business meeting, at the town hall. Refreshments follow. Free. All welcome.
Sat. Oct. 9
Ribbon Cutting
POMFRET --- The DEP, the town, the Connecticut Audubon Society and Northeast CT Council of Governments will take part in the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Airline Trail Pavilion and Informational Kiosk on Railroad Street. All welcome.
Sun. Oct. 10
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Walking Weekend Night Hike at 7 p.m. starting at the center off Pomfret Street. 3 to 4 miles. No dogs. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Oct. 11
Nature Program
THOMPSON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bird's Eye View - Tethered Balloon Rides" from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. $10. Benefits the Center. 923-3439.
Tues. Oct. 12
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 12 and 14; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 13; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13.
Fri. Oct. 15
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- A Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Fall Teen Weekend starts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and ends at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 in the Lodge on Taft Pond Road. New teens welcome. $50. 860-974-3379.
Spaghetti Dinner
POMFRET --- A spaghetti dinner campership fund-raiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp 2011 Campership Fund. $10, adults; $7, kids 12 and younger. Tickets at camp registrar's office (860-974-3379) or at the door.
Sat. Oct. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at the center off Pomfret Street at 9 a.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host an indoor flea market and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Register early for table. 860-928-7459.
Food Drive
WOODSTOCK --- Members of the Muddy Brook Fire Department, Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, Bungay Fire Brigade, and the Woodstock Town Hall are conducting a Canned Food and Boot Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the WVFA. A Boot Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 at Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Transfer Station. Benefits low-income Woodstock residents.
Tag Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR is sponsoring a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the chapter house on Wolf Den Road. Benefits the chapter. 860.774.0667.
Sun. Oct. 17
Walk-a-Thon
ASHFORD --- The 15th annual Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Walk-a-Thon will be held Oct. 17. Benefits programs at Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. For info and pledge sheets., call 860-684-4796.
Steeple Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will host a "Raising the Steeple Celebration" at 3 p.m. at the church downtown. Includes skits, music, comedy and magic. Tickets are $8 from church office at 860-928-4405 or at the door.
Tues. Oct. 19
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 19 and 21; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 20; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior will host a flu shot and blood pressure clinic at 1 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring proof of insurance. 860-928-7459.
Wed. Oct. 20
Health Program
DAYVILLE --- Westview Health Care Center will host a community health education program called “An Ounce of Prevention: Plans for Healthy Aging” at 6 p.m. at Westview Health Care Center on Ware Road in the formal dining room. Dayville in the formal dining room. Joseph J. Botta, MD, will provide information and discussion on practicing a healthy lifestyle. For community members interested in attending, call 860-774-8574, ext. 110. Light refreshments will be served.