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Wed. Jan. 26
Heifer Meeting
PUTNAM --- Heifer International Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 in the Putnam Library. New members welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.heifer.org.
Fri. Jan. 28
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Kitchen Witches" at 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 29, and Feb. 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 and 13. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
Sat. Jan. 29
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford will present an indoor community flea market from 8:39 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Main Street. Snacks available. 508-987-2211.
Spaghetti Supper
QUINEBAUG --- Boy Scout Troop 30 will present a spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Quinebaug Fire Station. $6 for adults; $4 for kids.
Tues. Feb. 1
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. 974-0426.
Wed. Feb. 2
Library Teen Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Wii Wednesday for grades 5-12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16 and March 30 at the library. 963-6826.
Sat. Feb. 5
Chili Cook-off
POMFRET --- The sixth Annual Chili Cook-off and second annual Cornbread Contest will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Christ Church of Pomfret Snow date is 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 6. $7 for adults; $4 for children 11 and under. Benefits "The Road to Beulah" Pilgrimage August 2011. 928-7026.
Book Sale
MANSFIELD --- The Friends of the Mansfield Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at the library on Rt. 89. Donations welcome.
Mon. Feb. 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will enjoy "The History of Pomfret" program at 12:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. 974-0426.
Fri. Feb. 11
Speaker
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Preparatory School will present author and Cambodian genocide survivor Loung Ung as part of its Distinguished Speaking Program and weeklong celebration of International Day. All welcome. Free.
Sun. Feb. 12
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an Owl Walk at 5 p.m. starting from the center at 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. $5 for members. $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Valentine Tea
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford will hold a Valentine Tea from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the church on Rt. 12. $6; $4 for kids 6 and younger. 508-987-9909.
Yard Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a yard/estate sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter from Livery Street door. Snow date Feb. 19. 928-4405.
Chocolate Sale
BROOKLYN --- A Sweetheart Chocolate Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Federated Church Fellowship Hall on Rt. 6. Breakfast will be served consisting of Lee's Southern-style biscuit sandwiches and coffee.
Dinner Dance
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph School Home and School Association will hold a Valentine Dinner Dance fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. Benefits Class of 2011 graduation. $25 pp; $40 per couple. 923-2090.
Sun. Feb. 13
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a Full Moon Walk at 6:30 p.m. at Trail Wood Sanctuary off Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an afternoon walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood Sanctuary off Kenyon Road. Free. 928-4948.
Tues. Feb. 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a monthly bird walk at 1 p.m., starting from the center at 189 Pomfret St. in Pomfret Center. Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers.
Sat. Feb. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a an Owl Walk at 6 p.m. at Trail Wood Sanctuary off Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Lent Program
PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center on Liberty Highway will present "Preparing for Lent," an all-day program with lunch, starting at 9 a.m. Donations accepted. 928-7955, ext. 105.
Sun. Feb. 20
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an afternoon walk at 2 p.m. starting from the center at 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. Free for members. $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Thompson Knights of Columbus. 928-4405.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Mountain Lions" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the center at 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 23
Nature Photos
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will host Nature Photography Contest Night at 7 p.m. with the Quinebaug Valley Nature Photography Club. All welcome. Free for CAS and QVPC members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Feb. 26
Turkey Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a turkey pie supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on Main Street. $9 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. 928-4405.
Sun. Feb. 27
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present An Afternoon for Trail Wood Winter Fund-raiser: "Stroll, Story, Stew and Song," from 1 to 5 p.m. Call for directions and more information: 928-4948.
Tues. March 1
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. 974-0426.
Sat. March 5
Spaghetti Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford will sponsor its 12th annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance starting with cocktails at 6 and dinner at 7 at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. $20. Benefits the ACS Relay For Life. 928-2731.
Organic Conference
MANCHESTER --- Connecticut’s largest organic conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Manchester Community College, sponsored by CT NOFA and the college. The state’s premiere organic education event features keynote speaker Shannon Hayes, Ph.D., a third-generation family farmer. www.ctnofa.org.
Spaghetti Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford will sponsor its 12th annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance starting with cocktails at 6 and dinner at 7 at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. $20. Benefits the ACS Relay For Life. 928-2731.
Sun. March 6
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present wildlife paintings by Susan Peifer through April 11. Opening of the exhibit will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. March 6. 928-4948.
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Stevesongs" at 2 p.m. at Hyde Cultural Center. Family show tickets $10; $12 at door. 928-2946.
Tues. March 8
Pancake Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Shove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free will donation. 928-4405.
Wed. March 9
Office Closed
PUTNAM --- The Tax Assessor's office will be closed today.
Fri. March 11
Garden Conference
STORRS --- UConn is sponsoring an all-day conference, the 2011 Garden Conference, at the Lewis B. Rome Commons on the UConn campus. $80 per person if postmarked on or before March 4. $90 if postmarked after March 5. www.2011garden.uconn.edu
Sat. March 26
Fund-raiser Auction
The Northeastern Connecticut Relay For Life will hold its fifth annual goods and services auction. Benefits the Northeastern Connecticut Relay For Life. 860-208-4581.
Fri. April 15
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Chicago" at 7 p.m. April 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30 and at 2 p.m. April 17, 24 and May 1. $20 for adults; $17 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.