Wed. May 23
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.

Fri. May 25
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER--- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169. 1-800 RED CROSS.

Blood Drive
POMFRET --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Sat. May 26
Acorn Adventure
POMFRET --- The Last Green Valley Ranger Jean Pillo will lead an  Acorn Adventure, “Underwater Exploration” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mashamoquet Brook State Park for kids 12 and younger but all ages are welcome. The water will likely be cold and waterproof boots are recommended. Meet at the Acorn Adventure sign after you pass the parking area for the swimming pond. Free --- sponsored by Putnam Bank.

Mon. May 28
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.

Memorial Day Parade
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Memorial Day Parade will be held at 9:30 a.m. starting at the Elementary School. A ceremony and award program will follow the parade at the Eastford Veteran's Memorial. Military salutes and services will precede the parade starting at 8:30 a.m. at the General Lyon Cemetery and 9 a.m. at the Grove Cemetery. All welcome.

Tues. May 29
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Blood Drive
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Thompson Community Center. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Wed. May 30
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Genealogy Workshop” at 3:30 p.m.

Thur. May 31
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Writing Workshop: Love and Heartbreak” at 7 p.m. at the Old Town House. Register at pomfretlibrary.org.

Victorian Days
WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic Victorian Days will be held May 31 through June 3. Music, history, tours. victorianwillimantic.org

Trivia Challenge
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will sponsor a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Special Olympics.

Fri. June 1
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Club.

First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- African American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.

Paddle for Cure
BROOKLYN --- The eighth annual Paddle for a Cure will be begin at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park. Benefits facility and technology needs at the Cancer Center at Day Kimball Hospital. For info and pledge forms go to  daykimball.org/paddle .

Sat. June 2
Bull Hill Hike
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley’s Spring  Outdoors program and the Wyndham Land Trust will offer a free hike of the Bull Hill Forest Preserve from 10 a.m. to noon.  Bull Hill Road is located off Senexet Road. Drive respectfully & cautiously to the end of Bull Hill Rd, and park at the gate.

Open House
POMFRET --- The  Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 2 and 3 at the camp on Taft Pond Road. From 1:30 to 2 p.m. June 2 an informational Parent Panel will be held. www.4hcampct.org.

Greek Festival
DANIELSON ---  The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will present a Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 2 and from noon to 6 p.m. on June 3. Free.

Yard Sale
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. No early birds.

Library Celebration
N. WOODSTOCK --- The North Woodstock Library will celebrate 175 years from 11 am. To 3 p.m. at the library on Rt. 169. It is being held in collaboration with the Woodstock Historical Society and Elaine LaChapelle. There will be visual display from the buildings school days to the present as a library, old class photos, historical artifacts and share your memories and refreshments.

Fun Ride
HAMPTON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association is holding its annual Goodwin/Natchaug Epic Fun Ride starting at 9 a.m. at Goodwin State Forest. Three loops offered. All welcome. Benefits  the purchase, build and installation of a new bridge within Goodwin State Forest. www.nemba.org/chapters/qcnemba.

Bottle Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at the Killingly Town Garage on Rt. 12. Dry cat food needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

Spring Program
EASTFORD --- The Last Green Valley will present a Nipmuck Trail Hike from 9 a.m. to noon at Barlow Mill Road and Boston Hollow Road. Hike limited to 20 people with limited parking at the trail head on Barlow Mill Road.  Rain cancels. Sign up: 860-774-3300.