Wed. Dec. 6
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library’s Thompson Winter Student Art Showcase (Thompson Public School students) through Dec. 22. A reception will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 22 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Winter Art Show featuring local artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays through mid-January at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Dec. 7
Photo Event
PUTNAM --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present “In the Shadow of the Masters – Black and White Photography” featuring Michael Rice at 7 p.m. at Karen Leaf Photography Studio on Providence Street. $5 for paid club members; public welcome for $10 per person.
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.
Concert
ASHFORD --- The Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra will present its annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. at Knowlton Memorial Hall next to the Ashford Town Hall on Rt. 44 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at Pomfret School’s Clark Chapel. Admission is free; donations welcome. The orchestra welcomes new members. Rehearsals are held on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in the Ashford Town Office Building. For more information, call 860 428-4633.
‘Nutcracker’
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Center will present Michael Bolger’s Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15, and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17 at the Bradley Playhouse. $24 for adults; $21 for students and seniors. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Dec. 9
Pet Food Collection
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, for homeless and needy animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Killingly Library. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. Not accepting redeemable cans or bottles today! 860-317-1720.
Carol Sing
POMFRET --- Pomfret Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing will be held at 5 p.m. at the Pomfret Town Green at the intersection of routes 169 and 44. Song books provided. Bring a flashlight. Refreshments to follow at The Vanilla Bean Café.
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.
Lessons and Carols
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will feature the Pomfret School Chorus and GiffTones in a candlelight service of “An Evening of Lessons and Carols” at 7 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Free. Refreshments follow. Parking available across from the street from the chapel. All welcome.
Christmas Breakfast
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church will sponsor a Christmas Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Free. Families and kids welcome.
Mon. Dec. 11
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
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.
Wreaths Across America
POMFRET --- Wreaths Across America will hold a ceremony in Pomfret at noon at the Pomfret Town Green. All invited. The Vanilla Bean has offered refreshments immediately following the ceremony.
Wreaths Across America
PUTNAM --- Wreaths Across America will hold a ceremony at noon at Veterans Park on Bridge Street. All welcome.
Sun. Dec. 17
Concert
POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra will present its annual Christmas concert at 2 p.m. at Pomfret School’s Clark Chapel. Admission is free; donations welcome. The orchestra welcomes new members. Rehearsals are held on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in the Ashford Town Office Building. For more information, call 860-428-4633.
Acorn Adventure
KILLINGLY --- Ranger Jean Pillo is hosting The Last Green Valley's next Acorn Adventure, A Winter Stroll, Bike or Scoot along the Killingly River Trail from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ranger Jean and the group will gather at 1 p.m. at the Killingly River Trail's parking and access area at the commuter lot across from St. James School on Rt. 12. Free. All welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult and helmets are required for anyone riding a bike or using a scooter. Sponsored by Putnam Bank. thelastgreenvalley.org.
Open House
WOODSTOCK --- The PAWS Cat Shelter open house will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on the corner of Butts Road and Rt. 171. Come see cats and kittens still waiting for their forever homes. Santa will be there. 860-317-1228.
Healing Service
PUTNAM --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church. Prayer teams will be available to pray with individuals for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The service will include praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. St. Philip’s Church is on Grove Street. 860-928-3510.
Tues. Dec. 19
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
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!
Mon. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Thur. Dec. 28
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a monthly bird walk at 1 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company on Hartford Pike. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Fri. Dec. 29
Blood Drive
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Community Center on Riverside Drive. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Dec. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an Owl Walk at 7 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 12:45 to 6 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Mon. Jan. 1, 2018
Happy New Year!
Wed. March 28
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present “Freedom Train” for grades 3 to 9 at the former Hyde Cultural Center.
Wed. June 5
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present “Nugget and Fang” for grades K-3 at the former Hyde Cultural Center.
