Sat. Nov. 4

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will present the Thompson Historical Society’s Doane Watercolor Collection by Louis Charles Vogt. The exhibit runs through Nov. 30. The collection was donated to the society by the Conrad Kronholm family. Opening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6.  www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Holly Fair

QUINEBAUG --- The VFW Auxiliary to Thompson Memorial Post 10088 will hold a Harvest and Holly Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post home on Rt. 131. Luncheon available. Benefits veterans and community programs.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $5 nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Nov. 5

Acorn Adventures

LISBON --- The Last Green Valley will present a free Acorn Adventure from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lisbon Trails and Meadow Park on Rt. 169. Ranger Jean Pillo will teach kids to fly a kite. Bring kite. Sponsored by Putnam Bank.  Weather permitting. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Mon. Nov. 6

Garden Program

S. WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club is having a free open house program at 7 p.m. at the S. Woodstock Baptist Church. Refreshments. Program: "Creating Fall Decorations for Your Home from Your Own Garden." New members welcome.

 

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome.  860-315-5175.

 

Tues. Nov. 7

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Toddler Trails and  Tales from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Children must be accompanied by adult. $5 CAS members; $7 nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Nov. 9

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the S. Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park Road. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

American Life

POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater Department will present "Scenes from American Life" at 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 and 11 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome.

 

Fri. Nov. 10

History Program

CANTERBURY--- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Bev York with a program on early American customs and beliefs surrounding death and mourning following a 7 p.m. business meeting at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Refreshments. All welcome. Free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Sat. Nov. 11

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its authentic Swedish Meatball supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Craft Fair

PUTNAM --- The St. Mary Circle Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Fest at St. Mary Church from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors sought. Call 860-928-5014.

 

Yuletide Festival

PUTNAM --- The St. Mary Church Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall. Refreshments and luncheon and more available.

 

Fund-raiser

 PUTNAM --- Putnam - Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a beer and wine tasting event fund-raiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Course on Chase Road. Age 21+ event. $20 per person at door or: Cat Hospital of Canterbury, Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital, Danielson, GriLiquors in Putnam and Voluntown, V-Town Liquor store, Voluntown, P.A.W.S. – CT, Woodstock or call PET PALS at 860-317-1720.  

 

Winter Bazaar

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WestfieldUCC.org.

 

Sun. Nov. 12

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and camera if inclined.  Free for members; $5 nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

 

Mon. Nov. 13

Screenwriting Event

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present Screenwriting 101 with Terri Viani at 7 p.m. at the library. Register at pomfretlibrary.org.

 

Sat. Nov. 18

Holiday Fair

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its Holiday Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available. 

 

Yard Sale

DAYVILLE ---The Killingly Grange #112 on Rt. 101 will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Holly Day Fair

UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union on Rt. 190 will hold its annual Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Church is handicapped accessible. Beverages and lunch will be served throughout the day. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

Benefit Concert

PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street will present a concert to benefit the people of Puerto Rico and Mexico in response to the hurricane and earthquake which devastated these countries at 4:30 p.m. . All proceeds will go directly to disaster relief through UMCOR.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Nov. 18 through Dec. 22 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Nature Sketchbook Journaling from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.  Call 860-928-4948 to register and for list of materials to bring.

 

Sun. Nov. 19

Dog Wash

DANIELSON --- A Charity dog wash to benefit NECOGG Animal Shelter will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bath and Biscuit on Main Street. Prices vary. For appointments, call: 401-647-3962?

 

Auction

EASTFORD --- The Annual Eastford Goods and Services Auction will be held at the Eastford Elementary School to help support students’ annual trip to Washington D.C. Doors open at 5; silent auction at 5:30; live auction at 6:30. Refreshments for sale. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Thur. Nov. 23

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its annual Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 24

Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a “Black Friday Camper Game Day” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12.  Games, food and fun for the kids while parents go shopping, lunch and snacks included. $15/child. All welcome. Preregistration requested by Nov. 18. 860-974-1122.

 

Sun. Nov. 26

Apparel Drive

PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church Hospitality Center on Grove Street will be holding the Socks Plus – A Cold Weather Apparel Drive during the Dazzle Light Parade. Benefits the IHSP Nu2U Clothing Closet.  Accepting:  socks -- all sizes-all ages;  underwear all sizes-all ages; gloves, hats, scarves, bedding, blankets, comforters, sleeping bags

 

Fri. Dec. 1

‘Bradley Christmas Carol’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “A Bradley Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m.  Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17. 860-928-7887.

 

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