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Wed. Oct. 17
Art Show
PUTNAM --- Silver Circle is presenting its Fourth Annual Women's Show, a breast cancer benefit, through Nov. 11 at the gallery at 75 Main St., Suite 3. Drawing tickets are $10 each. 50% of proceeds benefit Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. Gallery open 11-5 Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Thur. Oct. 18
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- The French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut will present a free program, "Genealogy on the Internet," at 7 p.m. in its library in the Old County Courthouse. Limited space. Register: 860-623-8721.
Fri. Oct. 19
Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- "A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life," a fund-raiser for Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc., will be held at 7 p.m. at Elsinore Mansion. $65/pp or $120/couple. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
'Witness'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Witness for the Prosecution" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 20 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 21. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors & students. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Oct. 20
Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its annual Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of the Putnam Pumpkin Festival. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 928-4405.
Anti-Bully Seminar
PUTNAM --- Master Mike Bogdanski will conduct an anti-bully seminar to children age 6 and up at noon at Quest Martial Arts on Railroad Street. Free. Call 928-9218 to reserve a spot.
Yard Sale
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Alliance to Save the Environment will hold its third annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the corner of Fox Road and Rt. 44. Rain date Oct. 27. Benefits PACE’s efforts to conserve wetlands and waterways.
Supper
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold a roast beef supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Tickets available at the door. Takeout available.
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the Putnam Recreation Department will present the annual Great Pumpkin Festival starting at 10 a.m. around downtown Putnam. Food, music, contests, and more!
Yard Sale
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Alliance to Save the Environment will hold its third annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the corner of Fox Road and Rt. 44. Rain date Oct. 27. Benefits alliance’s efforts to conserve wetlands and waterways.
Bike Run Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Team Flagg will hold its third annual Bike Run fund-raiser (for Mike Nelson - spinal injury) starting with registration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the K of C hall on Riverside Drive. $15 per person; $25 per couple. 428-5708 or 942-3258.
Sun. Oct. 21
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights hall on Riverside Drive. $8. 923-2967.
Tues. Oct. 23
Seminar
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Board of Education will present a seminar, MaryAnn Brittingham’s “Homework Without Tears,” from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Middle School Auditorium. Free.
Three C's
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present “Archimedes and the Power of Math,” performed by Theatreworks from New York at 10 a.m. and at noon at Hyde Cultural Center. $3 for groups of 10 or more; $ individuals. 928-2946
Fri. Oct. 26
Halloween Stroll
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its annual Halloween Stroll from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of the Putnam Halloween Celebration downtown. 928-4405.
Fun Night
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold its annual Family Fun Night from 6 to 7 p.m. Games, crafts & hayrides for the entire family. At 7 p.m. the "Trunk-or-Treating " will be held outside. Feel free to wear a costume. Open to all. 928-2794.
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's annual Trick or Treat will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Playwright Festival
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present a Playwright Festival at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 28. 6 one-act plays. $11. 860-928-7887.
Fun Night
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will have its annual Family Fun Night from 6 to 7 p.m. Feel free to wear costumes. 928-2794.
Sat. Oct. 27
Lasagna Supper
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will hold a take-out lasagna supper from 4 to 6:30 p.m. $8.
Guest Author
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Bracken Memorial Library Guest author Series will present Chris Lemmon at 7 p.m. in the Bates Memorial Auditorium. $10. 928-0046.
Oktoberfest
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 8th annual St. Joseph School Oktoberfest and Harvest Dinner will be held starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. $30 pp/ $50 per couple; dinner only $20.923-2090.
Sun. Oct. 28
Full Moon Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk, at 7:30 p.m. starting at the information shed at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra, David Vaughn, conductor, will present a free concert at 3 p.m. in Shafer auditorium, Eastern Connecticut State University. Donations accepted. 860-429-0865.
Sat. Nov. 3
Roast Beef
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a roast beef supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Fall Craft
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold its fall craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted. 487-5122.
Bluegrass Band
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band" at 8 p.m. $14. 860-928-7887.
Chicken BBQ
PUTNAM --- The Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus, on Providence Street, will hold a barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. Benefits the Children’s Activity Fund. $10. Tickets at the council hall, Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam and Danielson or by calling 928-6535.
Sun. Nov. 4
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present "Focus on Nature," photography contest, exhibit and sale through Jan. 1. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. Photo submission dates are Oct. 6 to 19. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Appreciation Dinner
PUTNAM --- The annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner will be held at 1 p.m. at the BPOE Putnam Lodge 574. Spaghetti and homemade meatballs. Free for veterans, $5 for guests.
Mon. Nov. 5
Garden Club
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the S. Woodstock Baptist Church, 23 Roseland Park. All welcome. Refreshments.
Wed. Nov. 7
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will sponsor an exhibit of members' artwork, "Autumn Gateway to Winter," through Dec. 13, at the Thompson Public Library on Riverside Drive. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7. All welcome.
Mon. Nov. 12
Celebrity Bartenders
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 will present its third annual Celebrity Bartenders/Fund-raising event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Someplace Special. Benefits Legion youth programs.
Fri. Nov. 16
Tastefully ...
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Tastefully New England ~ a Moveable Feast, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant. $45 per person. 774-8001.