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Wed. Sept. 19
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild is sponsoring a members' art exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 23 at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret on Day Road. All welcome.
Fri. Sept. 21
Rummage Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Woodstock, on Rt. 169, will sponsor a Fall Rummage & White Elephant Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 22 at the church. The Junior Youth Fellowship will sponsor a Bake Sale Friday afternoon. Saturday, only clothing items will be part of the Bag Sale. 923-2887.
Shop Hop
WOODSTOCK --- The annual Shop Hop will be held Sept. 21, 22 and 23. For more information go to www.explorewoodstock.com
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a movie, "The Lucky One," at 2 p.m. Light refreshments. All welcome. No registration. 963-6826.
Sat. Sept. 22
Swedish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a Swedish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Coast Guard Band
POMFRET --- The 300th anniversary of the town of Pomfret will feature a free U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band concert at 3 p.m. at Hyde School Auditorium. Free, but bring a packaged food item to donate to a local food bank. Tickets at Town Hall.
Swedish Meatballs
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Family style. Takeout available.
Invitational
PUTNAM --- The 13th Annual Clipper Invitational Marching Band Festival fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex. Gates open at 5. Admission is $8; free for kids age 10 and younger. Rain or shine.
Positively Pomfret Day
POMFRET --- Celebrate Pomfret’s 300 Birthday at Positively Pomfret Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Hampton Road. Rain location is the Pomfret School Fieldhouse building. Events include huge inflatables (ride all day), the Cash Cube, live music with the Yankee Dogs, food and crafts, games, informational booths, large tag sale and entertainment. Free parking and admission. Sign up for the men’s “Most Outstanding Facial Hair” Contest or the Women’s Cast Iron Pan Throwing Contest. You don’t have to live in Pomfret to attend, play or compete. 974-1423.
Turkey Dinner
POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will hold a turkey dinner at 6 p.m. at the church to benefit TEEG. $10 for adults; $6 for children under 12. Tickets at 928-7026 or at the door.
Fund-raiser Car Wash
DANIELSON --- The Danielson Rotary Club will present Clean Cars for Clean Water fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NAPA/PAP Auto on Rt. 6, Brooklyn. Donations accepted for Rotary International Foundation's “Clean Water Projects in Guatamala” $10 per car. Rain date: Sept. 29.
Sat. Sept. 29
Benefit
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold its eighth annual benefit: "Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon," at 5 p.m. at Kenyon Road. Food and music. $30 per person. 928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 30
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. There will be Taste of Thompson Pizza Contest from 2 to 3 p.m., a dunk tank, demos, food, music, and much more. Admission and parking free.
Taste of Valley
BROOKLYN --- The 7th Annual Tastes of the Valley Feast, featuring the finest chefs in the region, preparing foods raised and grown in The Last Green Valley, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Golden Lamb Buttery. $65 per person. Casual dress. RSVP by Sept. 14. TLGV.org
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.
Tues. Oct. 2
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a chicken pot pie anniversary luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. $3 for members; $10 for nonmembers. RSVP by Sept. 24 - 974-0426.
Fri. Oct. 5
'Witness'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Witness for the Prosecution" Oct. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. 860-928-7887.
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its first ever concert, "Evidence of Happiness," with Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt, at 7:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 6
Banquet
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Alumni Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $35. 8600-963-4926.
Sun. Oct. 7
Car Show
DUDLEY --- The Dudley Lions Club will hold its 18th annual car show at the Mapfre/Commerce Insurance Co. on Rt. 16, Webster. Registration from 7 a.m. to noon. Trophies at 3:30. Spectators admitted at 9 a.m.. $3 for adults; kids 10 and younger admitted free. Rain date Oct. 21.
Wed. Oct. 10
Budget Forum
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Board of Education will hold the first of two community forums from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Middle School on Rt. 169. Citizens wishing to submit questions prior to the forum are urged to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A second community forum is Jan. 9.963-6575 x310.
Sun. Oct. 14
Fun Walk
A Follow the 50 Family and Friends Fun Walk will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsors include the Northeast District Department of Health, the YMCA and Day Kimball.
Sat. Oct. 20
Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its annual Harvest Fair and L