Wed. Sept. 19
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The 26th QVCC Foundation Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Course will be held today. . To sponsor or register your team call 860-932-4063.  No event day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.

Fund-raiser Dining
DAYVILLE --- Dining for a Cause will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pub99 in Killingly Common to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter. Pub99. Drawings planned --- get your drawing flyer will be posted on PAWS FB page or at Paws Cat Shelter, on Rt. 171, Woodstock.

Wed. Sept. 19
Exhibit
The Spirol Gallery at Quinebaug Valley Community College will present Art Meets Engineering through Sept. 30.

Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Inspiration,” a photography exhibit by Aaron Bourque and Deborah Eccleston, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Thur. Sept. 20
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Meet in parking lot. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Center. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Sat. Sept. 22
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Rt. 97. Vendors sought: Visit www.pomfretct.gov/recreation for a form.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sun. Sept. 23
Day of Peace
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council (GPIC) will be holding its annual International Day of Peace event at 2 p.m.  at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Auditorium on Church Street. Entrance is in the rear of the building.  The "traveling"  Peace Pole will be present (looking for a new home for next Year). Address by Pastor Charles F. Seivard of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in N. Grosvenordale.  All welcome. 860- 455-8144.

Mon. Sept. 24
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.

Thur. Sept. 27
Trivia Challenge
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a fund-raiser Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant downtown. It benefits Homeless of NE CT.

Sat. Sept. 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Book Sale
MANSFIELD --- The Friend of the Mansfield Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Mansfield Public Library on Rt. 89. Benefits the library.

Coat Drive
PUTNAM --- The Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus will be collecting clean, used winter coats for men, women and children and clean, used blankets and baby clothes in good condition from noon to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind St. Mary Church of the Visitation on Providence Street. 860-928-7241.

Sun. Sept. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bull Hill Bird Walk at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Antique Appraisal
CANTERBURY --- The Federated Church of Christ in Brooklyn on Rt. 169 is sponsoring an Antique Appraisal Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Appraisers will appraise up to three items for $5 apiece.  Equipment will be on hand to identify metal content in jewelry without harming the piece.

Fri. Oct. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Scandinavian-American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.

Donations Sought
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will be collecting for the homeless and less fortunate from 6 to 10 a.m. at WINY radio station. The donations will go to Daily Bread and TEEG. Donations needed: Tarps, sleeping bags, tents, socks, hats, gloves and blankets and money. You can also mail a check made out to the Putnam Lions Club to: Putnam Lions, PO Box 535, Putnam, CT 06260.

Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. eat in/takeout as part of Putnam’s 1st Fridays Scandinavian Celebration.  Adults,  $12; children 12 and younger, $5. 

Sat. Oct. 6
Community Day
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 15th Annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. 860-923-9440.

Book, Bake Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Public Library will hold a book sale and a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Room. Sale opens at 8:30 a.m. for members. Memberships available at the door, at the Canterbury Library, or at: http://canterburylibrary.org/

Art Show
POMFRET --- The Walktober Weekend Art Show, Exhibit, Demonstrations and Fine Crafts and Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6, 7 and 8 at the Historical Society in Pomfret on Townhouse Drive. 860-377-3718. Sponsored by NECTAG.

Art Fest
SCITUATE --- The 52nd annual Columbus Day Weekend Scituate Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 .

Sun. Oct. 7
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Autumn Writer’s Workshop” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

Thur. Oct. 11
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

Sat. Oct. 13
Woodland Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Wildlife and Woodland Resilience Walk at Rocky Hill Refuge from 10 a.m. to noon at Rocky Hill Rd. Pre-register by Oct. 12: 978-952-6856 ext. 121. MassConn Woods partnership & the Wyndham Land Trust. 1.5-mile level hike. Wear comfortable shoes and dress to avoid ticks.

Bull Hill Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Walktober Bull Hill Preserve Hike from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bull Hill Rd., (off Senexet Rd. Drive to end of road to WLT gate. Parking by gate).  N dogs. Easy couple miles.

Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Old Home Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Canterbury Green. Free admission, rain or shine.  www.canterburyhistorical.org.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Walktober: Bafflin Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.

Scarecrow Fest
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Grange is sponsoring its 2nd Scarecrow Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Main Street in Chepachet. There will also be music and food. Scarecrows are being made by individuals, churches, businesses, groups and organizations. Scarecrows will be set up and judged in the Pavilion with judging taking place between 11 a.m. and noon. Applications and info:  Glocester Scarecrow Festival. com.  Applications must be completed by Oct. 5.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Screech Owl Night Hike” at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring camera. Rescheduled if inclement weather. $5 for CAS members; $25 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sun. Oct. 20
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. around downtown Putnam.

Tackle Trail
DANIELSON --- QVCC will hold the annual Tackle the Trail fund-raiser  20-mile trail race. It’s open to individuals or up-to-five person relay teams. Race begins in Pomfret, ends in Willimantic. Runners enjoy a post-race party sponsored by Michelob Ultra. Register:  www.qvcc.edu/tacklethetrail.  No race day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.

Preserve Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Walktober Rapoport/Spalding Preserve Walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Calkins Rd, Please park respectfully at the end of Calkins Rd. - off Joy Road - by #129 Calkins Rd. easy 2-mile walk. Bad weather will cancel. Leashed dogs welcome.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers.  Call 860-928-4948 to register and for a list of materials to bring.

Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its Harvest Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.

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