Wed. Nov. 22
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. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
Veterans Exhibit
DANIELSON The Quinebaug Valley Community College will present its Veterans’ Connection Photo Exhibit in the college’s Spirol Gallery through Nov. 30. The very personal photo exhibit, which also includes memorabilia, honors veterans from the QVCC community. 860-932-4360.
Thur. Nov. 23
Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
Santa’s Coming
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation Dept. and WINY Radio will present “Santa is Coming to Town” at 4:30 p.m. at Unions Square across from Putnam Bank. Light Up Putnam will be featured.
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
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The 16th annual Dazzle Light Parade will start at 5 p.m. and run through downtown Putnam. It starts on Grove Street and ends at Owen Tarr Sports Complex. Rain date is Dec. 3. 860-928-1350.
Mon. Nov. 27
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800- RED CROSS.
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
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Tues. Nov. 28
Veterans Program
DANIELSON --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will present speaker Diane Patterson with “Medicare Plans,” at 9 a.m. at 185 Broad St. She will talk about different plans that are available and VA coverage in conjunction with Medicare. She will also have someone available to signup people for the various plans.
Thur. Nov. 30
Trivia Night
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present its Trivia Night fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at The Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Putnam Lions Club charity.
Fri. Dec. 1
‘Nutcracker’
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Center will present Michael Bolger’s Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at the Bradley Playhouse. $24 for adults; $21 for students and seniors. 860-928-7887.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish dinner from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.
Sat. Dec. 2
St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The Christ Church will present its annual holiday St. Nicholas Victorian Fair at the church on Rt. 169 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Snow date is Dec. 9. Luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits local outreach programs including Access Agency, TEEG, Battered Women’s Shelter, ARC of Quinebaug Valley, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, and the Community Kitchen. Admission free. 860-315-7780.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary Church on Providence Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Craft Show
WOODSTOCK --- The fifth annual Art and Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Homemade gifts for sale, penny social and luncheon will be served. 860-933-8667,
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- A Sugar Plum Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6.
Sun. Dec. 3
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of the Holy Spirit will host a Tim Janis Concert at 2 p.m. in their gymnatorium at 72 Church St. Free. 860 928-0891 ext. 148.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Christmas Concert will be at 2:30 p.m. as part of the Music at the Meeting House series at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. The concert will be open to the public without charge, but a free will offering will be taken for those who wish to make a contribution to the musicians. chepachetbaptist.org.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Taft Pond Road. Free. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there is Lunch with Santa upstairs in the lodge. Tickets available ahead of time by calling 974-3379 or at the door. Photo with Santa: $6 for kids up to age 8; $10 for those 9 and older. 5 x 7 Photo with Santa $8.
Fri. Dec. 8
Steak, Fish Dinner
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a steak and fish dinner from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.
Sun. Dec. 10
Holiday Fair
POMFRET CENTER --- The Artisan & Vendor Holiday Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pomfret Community School. Snow date: Dec. 17.
Fri. Dec. 15
Fish
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish dinner from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.
Sat. Dec. 16
Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of La Salette Church on Rt. 6 will hold its holiday cookie sale (sold by the pound) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church basement.
Thur. Dec. 21
Winter Solstice
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust at Lyon Preserve will present a Winter Solstice Gathering from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lyon Preserve, Wright’s Crossing Road. Light refreshments will be served, including marshmallows to roast on the fire!
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