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.
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 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. Crafters and growers will display their goods for sale in tented areas in front of the Tractor Supply store.
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. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds shared with community charities. 860-928-4405.
Historical Collaboration
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley, Museums of Northeast Connecticut and the staff of Roseland Cottage will present a program and 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.
Library Program
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold a Mother's Day Story & Craft at 10:30 a.m. for children 3+. Please register online at
Museum Program
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum will present “Lives & Legacies: A Symposium, The Story Outlives the Canvas” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center. $25. 860-546-7800, ext. 7.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “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.
Plant, Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at the intersection of routes 6 and 169 will hold a Mother’s Day Plant, Bake and Yard Sale.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Mother’s Day Crafts” from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sun. May 13
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Mother’s Day Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Mothers free. 860-928-4948.
Mom Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a Mother’s Day breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7 per person. Moms eat free! Benefits TEEG. 860-923-2967.
Mon. May 14
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “20 Warbler Day” from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $15 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tues. May 15
Seminar
LYME --- CorePlus Federal Credit Union will present a free financial seminar, “Identity theft: Who’s got Your Number?” at 1 p.m. at the Lyme/Old Lyme Senior Center. No cost. All welcome. Please register at: 860-886-0576.
Thur. May 17
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Carpool to Bull Hill. $7 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Incredible Edible Arts & Crafts” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Festival
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free admittance (donations accepted), free, live entertainment!
Fri. May 18
Denim and Diamonds
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Denim and Diamonds fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Course. 860-774-8001.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Afternoon Bird Walk” at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Film Screening
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present the comedy, “The Big Year,” film at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aubuchon Hardware. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Book Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 18 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 19 in the church basement.
Sat. May 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 to register and for list of materials.
Chicken BBQ
PUTNAM --- The Knights of Columbus on Providence Street will host a chicken barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. $15. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21 Summer Camp Fund. For tickets: Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam, or call (860) 928-7241.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “90 Bird Day” from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $20 for CAS members; $35 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Chicken BBQ
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's annual Chicken Barbecue will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. All welcome. $12. Takeout available starting at 3:30. 860-480-3648.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Baby Birds Up Close” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
BBQ Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- There will be a chicken barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. $15. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21 Summer Camp Fund. Tickets: visit Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam, or call (860) 928-7241.
Wheels for Meals
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 7th annual TEEG Wheels for Meals – Ride to Feed Kids, will be held today, beginning at 15 Thatcher Road. 15-, 35- and 60-mile rides. $40 registration for this fund-raiser. www.wheelsformeals-rideforkids.org
Book Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Public Library will present a book sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Room at Town Hall. http://canterburylibrary.org/
Rabies Clinic
CANTERBURY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Canterbury Fire Station on Rt. 14. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Sun. May 20
Book Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Lions Club Craft Fair and Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roseland Park. Benefits Lions’ community service activities, including vision screenings and assistance for vision problems. Free admission. https://www.facebook.com/WoodstockLions/
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