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Wed. Nov. 24
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road is presenting an exhibit and sale of “Nature’s Canvas: Photography by Nancy L. Barrett” through the end of November. 860-928-4948.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present in its Art @ the Library and & Display Case “Textile Art Show” through Dec. 27. 860-923-9779.

 Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.

Thur. Nov. 25
Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.

Walktober Redux
EASTFORD --- The Last Green Valley Natchaug Trail OptOutside Hike will begin at 9 a.m. on the Natchaug Trail. 3+ miles. Moderate to difficult hike. RSVP required:  860-774-3300.

Coats for Kids
BROOKLYN --- The Knights of Columbus will hold Coats for Kids from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brooklyn Recreation Department. Free, new coats for kids from 3-17.

Sat. Nov. 27
Tree Jubilee
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will be presenting its Tree Jubilee and Wreath Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. Free. Families will have a chance to win and take home a decorated tree or wreath and take photos with Santa. Nonperishable food donations are welcomed. www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org.

Bluegrass Concert
DAYVILLE -- The Killingly Grange, P of H #112, 801 Hartford Turnpike, will present The Nick Anderson and Shady Creek Band at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Refreshments available. $12 at the door.  The Bear Minimum is also scheduled to perform.  860-70503643.

Hiking
THOMPSON --- TLGV & NOW will present a Hiking 101 Acorn Adventure from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 4-9 (younger children welcome) and at 1 p.m. for kids 10 and older. Sponsored by Centreville Bank. Free. Register: www.NOWinMotion.org/Events or call: 860-774-3300.

Sun.  Nov. 28
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- Northeastern Connecticut's 20th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind through downtown, ending at the new Putnam Municipal Complex. Rain date is Dec. 5. 860-928-1350.

Sun Spotting
GRISWOLD --- The Last Green Valley will present Night Sky Rangers Geoff and Kim at 1 p.m. at Hopeville State Park to do some sun spotting.

Mon.  Nov. 29
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Cargill Council 64. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Thur.  Dec. 2
Book Signing
POMFRET --- Pam Lefferts, co-founder of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and newly minted children’s author, will sign her book From Pouch to Couch: Why Lavender the Opossum Lives in a House at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road. No charge to attend the book signing.

Fri.  Dec. 3
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company. 1-800-RED CROSS.

‘White Christmas’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19. $25 for adults; $22 for seniors and students. 860-9287887. COVID policy described at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Sat.  Dec. 4
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The food drive for TEEG at the Pomfret Community Center, for the upcoming holiday season, will be looking for: Stuffing, butter, celery, gravy, vegetables, potatoes, and onions and also cake mixes, bread mixes, pie filling and crust mixes.

Holiday Fair
POMFRET --- The St. Nicholas Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christ Church in Pomfret. The snow date is Dec. 11. There is also an online silent auction.

Sun.  Dec. 5
Lunch With Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will host Lunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road.  Pasta bar, make holiday crafts, cookies, S’mores and more. Photos with Santa. $8 for kids up to age 8. $12 for kids 9 and older for lunch. Photo is $8. Tickets: 860-974-3379, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the door.

Mon.  Dec. 6
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret.

Wed.  Dec. 15
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at Putnam Elks Club. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Sat.  Dec. 18
Holiday Cookies
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will sell Holiday Cookies by the pound from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement. Choose the cookies you want. Also a basket raffle. COVID compliant.

Sat.  Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!

Tues.  Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.

Thur.  Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. $5 CAS members; $10 nonmembers. 960-928-4948.

Sat.  Jan. 1, 2022
Happy New Year!

Sat.  Feb. 19
Wee Walk
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Animal Tracking at the Robins Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org.

Sat.  May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos

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