Wed. April 25
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Screenwriting 101 Workshops” at 2 p.m. Register at 860-928-3451.

Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Focus on Birds: Featuring David Stumpo & Nancy Barrett” through May 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Thur. April 26
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at United Services Inc. on Rt. 12. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Trivia Challenge
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present Trivia Challenge fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant downtown. Benefits DKH – Oncology.

Fri. April 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

‘Rock of Ages’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Rock of Ages”  at 7:30 p.m. April 27, 28 and May 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. April 29 and May 6.  $24 for adults; $21 for seniors and students. Call 860-928-7887 or go to www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Sat. April 28
Volunteer Day
WOODSTOCK --- A volunteer cleanup day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crystal Pond Park (formerly Nahaco Park)  Tools supplied. Please bring proper footwear, safety glasses and gloves. http://www.crystalpondpark.com/

Spring Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Spring Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 25 Tremko Lane. Bake sale & lunch available for purchase. Crafters welcome --- call 860-428-6502.

Cordon Bleu Dinner
POMFRET --- RFL Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Pomfret Community School to benefit American Cancer Society. $20 for adults, $10 for children under 10, children 4 and under eat free.  860-974-1202.

Drug Take Back
PUTNAM --- Putnam PRIDE, the Putnam Police Department and the DEA will hold a DEA Drug Take Back Day for prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverview Farmers Marketplace. Drive-through.

Sun. April 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Beginners Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Mon. April 30
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Coyotes in CT” at 7 p.m. at the Old Town House. Sponsored by Friends of Pomfret Public Library. 860-928-3451.

Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Blood Drive
POMFRET --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Pomfret School Corzine Athletic Complex. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Mon. April 30
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 large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.

Tues. May 1
Artist Show
POMFRET --- The Northeast CT Art Guild is having an Artist's show through May 31 at the Vanilla Bean Café. Art is available for purchase. Free. All welcome during restaurant hours.  www.NECTAG.ORG

Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library --- Thompson Spring Student Art Showcase through May 29. Reception is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. May 1. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

Wed. May 2
Seminar
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will present “Living In Place,” a free seminar about increasing safety and accessibility in the home, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall.

Thur. May 3
Seminar
COLCHESTER --- CorePlus Federal Credit Union will present a free seminar, “Senior Financial Scams: How to Protect Family and Friends,” at 11 a.m. at the Colchester Senior Center on Norwich Avenue. All welcome.

Fri. May 4
Church Program
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present “Fun on the Lawn: A Kids’ Fair” from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the First Fridays celebration. There is also a May Pole Dance. Free. 928-4405.

Book Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a book sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 4 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5 in the dining room. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 64th Annual Windham County 4-H Auction and Tag Sale will be held at 6 p.m. May 4 and 5. Tag sale open to all from noon to 5 p.m. May 4 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5. Early bird, $5, from 10:30 a.m. to noon May 4. Donations sought: 860-974-3379.

First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The First Fridays event is from 6 to 9 p.m. throughout downtown Putnam. This month the event will be Mill Town Mosaic: Polish-American Heritage. Art, music, demonstrations, vendors, food and more.

 Book, Tag Sale
WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat shelter will hold a book and tag sale from 4 to 7 p.m. May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 at PAWS Cat Shelter,  240 Rt. 171, Woodstock.
 
Sat. May 5
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and The Last Green Valley will hold its 10th annual Putnam Beautification Day from 8:30 a.m. to noon starting at Rotary Park. All groups and individuals welcome. Trophies awarded. Picnic lunch follows. 860-963-6834 or 860-928-1350.

Pomfret Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 12th Annual Pomfret Town Wide Tag Sale will begin with map sales at 7 a.m. at Pomfret Community School ($1). The map will lead to 50+ tag sale locations in town. Benefits a local charity.  www.VisitPomfret.com.

Re-enactor
DANIELSON --- What was the role of the camp wives and families during the Revolutionary War? Re-enactor Cecelia Giella will tell you all about this at 1:30 p.m. at the Killingly Historical Society, 196 Main St.,  Free. Refreshments.  Short question-and-answer period follows.

Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library’s Used Book Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to noon. Also $5 Bag Sale from 11 a.m. to noon (excluding individually priced books).

Sun . May 6
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “A Long Stillness --- Writing Workshop” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring a notebook and pencil. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Whist Party
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Grange on Rt. 102 will hold a whist party at noon. Reservations by May 3. 401-568-2011.

Wed. May 9
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Watch for Folks with Limited Mobility” at 8 a.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sat. May 12
Plant Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will have its annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Building on the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Benefits scholarship, community events and a wide variety of educational presentations.

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