Wed. Feb. 12
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council presents Art Guild Inspirations, works by the members of the Art Guild Northeast in the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex through March.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Arts @ the Library will present “Journeys’ by Wendy Forbes through the month of February. Display case: Pottery Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by Christine Tanson.
Presentation/Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Edwin Way Teale Artist-in-Residence Program--- Trail Wood Reflections exhibit will begin with readings and presentations by the artists at 3 at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road. The exhibit runs through March 8. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Feb. 15
Black History Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present, at 12:30 p.m., “The Remarkable Women of the Six Triple Eight,” the only all-black, all-female unit to be sent overseas in WWII. Presented by Melodye Whatley. Snow date Feb. 22.
Camp Games
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is having a “Camper Game Day” for boys and girls, ages 6-12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, games, crafts, more. Bring appropriate clothes to be outdoors. $25 per child. Register by Feb. 10: 860-974-3379.
Fund-raiser Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Relay for Life will hold a Murder Mystery & Italian Dinner fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall on Providence Street. $10 adults; $5/child. Pay online or pay at the door. RSVP: https://forms.gle/tkEnK5KNyPeq7zzk9. 860-576-5328.
Sun. Feb. 16
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials available. Early bird discounts end Feb 29.
Black History Presentation
POMFRET --- Dr. Jennifer Rycenga will present a program “Schooling the Nation. The Legacy of Prudence Crandall’s Black Students” at 4 p.m. at the parson Lodge at Pomfret School. It is sponsored by The Last Green Valley, the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Gary Ralls Youth Branch, the Prudence Crandall Museum, the Pomfret Historical Society, The Christ Church in Pomfret and Pomfret School. For info/rsvp:
Thur. Feb. 20
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 to 3:30 in the Municipal Complex, Conference room 109. To sign up, go to ctblood.org/drives and use sponsor code C114.
Fund-raiser Bartenders
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Democratic Town Committee will hold a Celebrity Bartenders Night fund-raiser for IHSP starting at 5:30 at the Montana Nights Axe.
Sat. Feb. 22
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present an Owl Walk at 7 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sauna Program
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury will present “A Sauna Journey” at 1 p.m. in the Finnish Hall, 76 N. Canterbury Road. Free. Open to the public.
Sun. Feb. 23
Pasta Dinner Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting a pasta dinner fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Eat in or take out. $15 tickets available at: Knights of Columbus, Paws Cat Shelter (74 School St.), and Joseph Jewelers (153 School St.) Walk-ins welcome. For more info or to make a monetary donation: 860-315-1228.
Tues. Feb. 25
‘Lights Out’
POMFRET --- “Light Pollution and its Impacts on Our Green Spaces” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Lecture by Craig Repasz, chair and co-founder of Lights Out. Registration requested but not required. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Sat. March 1
Bulky Waste Collection
The Town of Putnam will hold a bulky waste/scrap metal/appliance/mattress/electronics collect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the POMFRET Transfer Station on Nora Lane (off 101 near Paquette's Electric). For Putnam residents only – bring driver’s license or other proof of residency. You must unload yourself – bring your own labor.
Sat. March 8
Art Heist
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will host an Art heist from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Montgomery Ward building downtown. Tickets limited. Putnamctartscouncil.com.
Day of Prayer
DANIELSON --- The Danielson United Methodist Church, 9 Spring St., will be holding a World Day of Prayer service written by Christian Women of the Cook Islands. The program starts with an ethnic luncheon at noon, followed by the service of scripture and song around the theme, "I Made You Wonderful".
Mon. March 10
Probate Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Council on Aging will present a Free Senior Forum featuring Probate Judge Gabrielle Labonte at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, conference room 109.
Tues. March 11
Green Team Film
POMFRET --- Pomfret Green Team film, “Breaking Boundaries – The Science of Our Planet,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Registration requested but not required. Free admission. Free popcorn. 860-928-4948.
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