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Wed. Nov. 14
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. All welcome.
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. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Thur. Nov. 15
‘Anne Frank’
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Preparatory School Drama Club will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17 in the Irwin Black Box Theatre. Free. Reservations recommended: 923-9565.
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.
Sat. Nov. 17
Christmas Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, United Church of Christ will present Christmas on the Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon available, also takeouts.
Spaghetti Supper
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen Church at routes 131 and 197 will present a spaghetti supper and basket drawing. Meal is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Takeout available. $8 for adults; $4 for kids 12 and younger.
Bake Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available.
Dinner/Auction
EASTFORD --- A Pasta Dinner and Auction to benefit the Eastford Elementary School 8th Grade class trip to Washington D.C. will be held at the Elementary School on Westford Road. Dinner is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and is $5 per person (tickets at the door), silent auction from 5 p.m. til closing and live auction from 6:30 p.m. to closing.
Holiday Craft
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Middle School Parent Advisory Group will hold its first Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Putnam Middle School Cafeteria. Admission is a food donation. Space available ($25). tammajowicz@gmail
Holly Day Fair
UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union on Buckley Highway will hold its Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Handicapped accessible. www.unioncc.com.
Sun. Nov. 18
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold its monthly “third Sunday” made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights Hall. $8. 923-2967.
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold its annual turkey shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. 923-2967.
Train Show
CHESHIRE --- The Cheshire High School Marching Band Parents' Association will present a train show fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school. 203-265-7527.
Mon. Nov. 19
Thanksgiving Service
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford will host a Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at the church, Rt. 12. 508-987-2211.
Tues. Nov. 20
Senior Dinner
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens Evening Membership Potluck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary School. Members and their guests. RSVP by Nov. 13: 928-9177.
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Thanksgiving Dinner and Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Putnam Science Academy, 18 Maple St. Free. All welcome. Sponsored by: Putnam Science Academy, Greater Putnam Interfaith Council, Putnam Rotary Club, Putnam Lions Club, and Peace Island Institute. Call for reservations, info by Nov. 19: 860-928-5010 or 860-634-7758.
Thur. Nov. 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a "Don't be Alone on Thanksgiving" dinner in the church dining room. Freewill offering. Reservations required: 928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 23
Craft Show
FOSTER --- The 20th Annual Christmas in the Valley Holiday Craft Show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Foster Country Club. Free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Santa Visits!
PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will visit at 4 p.m. at Crabtree & Evelyn at Riverfront Commons shopping plaza, downtown. Candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate provided by Putnam Recreation Department and WINY Radio.
Sat. Nov. 24
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will open its Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Dec. 23. Store is in Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. starting from the parking lot at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 25
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut 11th annual Dazzle Light Parade will step off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind around downtown Putnam. Rain date: Dec. 2.
Fri. Nov. 30
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.
Red Dress Divas
WOODSTOCK --- The Follow the Fifth Models of Heart Health will present "The Red Dress Divas Holiday Spectacular" featuring Voices and Friends at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Hyde School Cultural Center. $20. 860-377-6870.
Guest Author
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Bracken Memorial Library Guest author Series will present Nina Sankovitch on "Tolstoy and the Purple Chair - My Year of Magical Reading" at 7 p.m. in the Bates Memorial Auditorium. Free. 928-0046.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. starting from the informational shed at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. on Day Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Dec. 1
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will hold its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast at 8.
Concert
The Concert Choir of NE CT will perform "A Christmas Garland" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. $15, adults; $5 for students under 19. For info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-821-0082.
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip's Church on Rt. 44 will hold its 28th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Soup and sandwiches also available.
Tues. Dec. 4
Three C's
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present “Bunnicula,” performed by Theatreworks from New York, at 10 a.m. and at noon at Hyde Cultural Center. $3 for groups of 10 or more; $6 individuals. 928-2946.
Thur. Dec. 6
Senior Dinner
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford is sponsoring a holiday dinner for the Eastford Senior Citizen group, plus all seniors in the surrounding communities at the church. No charge. Reserve by Dec. 1: 974-0294.