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.
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. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
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. 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.
‘River’ Workshop
ASHFORD --- The Thames River Basin Partnership (TRBP) seeks additional partners in two “getting to know you” workshops. No membership fees, just voluntary participation. The workshop will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Knowlton Memorial Hall on Pompey Hollow Road. To register for any of the upcoming meet and greet workshops, call 860-928-4948 or email
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.
Music Fest
DANIELSON --- The annual Baugstock Music Festival will begin at 4 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Community College. Features national and local talent, food trucks from across the state; craft vendors and more at the Danielson campus. Free. All welcome. Rain or shine.
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.
‘Rock of Ages’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Rock of Ages” at 7:30 p.m. May 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. May 6. $24 for adults; $21 for seniors and students. Call 860-928-7887 or go to www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
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. Most books are $1 for hardcovers and trade paperbacks, 50 cents for regular paperbacks, plus a $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. All welcome. Reservations by May 3. 401-568-2011.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House will present "Spring in Provence” featuring a harpist and flutist at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. All welcome. Free, but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments. Info:
Mon. May 7
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.
‘River’ Workshop
POMFRET --- The Thames River Basin Partnership (TRBP) seeks additional partners in two “getting to know you” workshops. No membership fees, just voluntary participation. The workshop will be held at 8 a.m.at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Light refreshments. To register for any of the upcoming meet and greet workshops, call 860-928-4948 or email
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. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. May 10
‘The Thugs’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “The Thugs” by Adam Bock at 7 p.m. May 10 and at 8 p.m. May 11 in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free. All welcome. www.pomfret.org.
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present “Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: What they Mean for Our World,” a lecture by Pomfret alumni Orville Schell and Adam Hochschild from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium. RSVP required. Pomfret.org/lasell.
Fri. May 11
Fund-raiser Hats
WOODSTOCK --- The Sassy Chapeau Hat Show will start with a 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 show, at the Mansion at Bald Hill. It will feature hat fashions from Salmagundi of Boston modeled by young women from local high schools and civic organizations. Free appetizers, cash bar, hats for sale, guest speaker Dr. Erica Kesselman, Mistress of Ceremonies Linda Colangelo and more. Benefits the Northeast CT Women & Girls Fund, managed in partnership with the Community Foundation of Eastern CT.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward with "Trouble In The Land Of Steady Habits: The Constitution of 1818,” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Refreshments. Free. All welcome.
Sat. May 12
Book Sale
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip the Apostle Church on Rt. 44 will hold its annual book May 12 through May 27. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 2 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Farm Day
PUTNAM --- Tractor Supply Company on Rt. 44 will showcase the talents of local craft makers, artisans and growers during its spring Market Day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present an all-you-can-eat Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. 860-928-4405.
Historical Collaboration
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley, Museums of Northeast Connecticut and staff of Roseland Cottage will present a workshop on Marketing for Small Museums and Historic organizations from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. All welcome. Registration requested: 860-774-3300.
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