Wed. Nov. 13
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council presents “Reflections of Past and Present – the Art of Jonathan Fritz” art exhibit through December in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex.
Art Show
POMFRET --- From Nov. 13 to Jan. 8 the Abington Social Library on Rt. 97 will host its first annual Community Art Show. The art show, titled “Gallery 1793,” can be viewed during library hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Opening reception with light refreshments from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. https://theabingtonsociallibrary.org/
Photography Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Wetland Birds Steven Rosendahl Photography Exhibition through Dec. 24. Free admission.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bird Walks and More” Amy Porter Photography Exhibition through Dec. 31. Free admission.
Thur. Nov. 14
'George Washington'
POMFRET --- Pomfret School Theater will present "George Washington Slept Here" at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Open to the public. 860-963-5230.
Sat. Nov. 16
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and Peace Islands Institute Connecticut will present “Coffee Tasting,” (Turkish coffee) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration limited: 860-963-6826.
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “New London: A Microcosm of American History” which includes: Slavery, The Real West Indies Trade and the Struggle for Freedom and Civil Rights 1637 starting with a Meet and Greet and Pomfret Historical Society updates with refreshments at 1:30 at the Pomfret Community Center. All welcome. Suggested donation: $5. For info: 860-465-7228.
Sun. Nov. 17
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays through December. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Breakfast Fund-raiser
MOOSUP --- Mason Lodge #113 is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast to support Paws Cat Shelter on from 8 to 11 a.m. at 69 Prospect St. $10 per person includes full menu of breakfast foods and beverages. For info: 860-315-1228.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
Sat. Nov. 23
Holiday Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church on Hampton Road (Rt. 97) will hold a Holiday Craft & Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to noon.
Thur. Nov. 28
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 29
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store starting Nov. 29 at the center on Day Road.
Santa's Coming
PUTNAM --- Santa Lights Up Putnam will be held at 4 p.m. in front of Jewett City Savings Bank in the Riverfront Commons. Free refreshments. Brought to you by Putnam Recreation Department, WINY Radio, Jewett City Savings Bank and the Putnam Fire Department.
Sat. Nov. 30
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip the Apostle Church will hold its Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale and soup/sandwiches/pierogies available from the kitchen. Admission is free.
Sun. Dec. 1
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House will present the “Holy is the Night: Christmas Carols from Southern Europe” at 2:30 p.m. in the church on Rt. 44. Refreshments follow. Free however a freewill offering will be taken. www.chepachetbaptist.org.
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The 23rd annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will step off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street. Rain date: Dec. 8. Presented by WINY Radio, the Town of Putnam and Green Valley Crossing. 860-963-6811.
Sat. Dec. 14
Breakfast with Santa
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will sponsor a Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Putnam Municipal Complex on School Street.
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