Wed. Oct. 3
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present Art @ the Library, “Things, Stuff and The What Not” photography by Virginia Chase through Oct. 29. Reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4.
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. Oct. 4
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present “Tracing the Black Experience in Putnam” at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at Putnam High School.
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.
'Unexpected Guest'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present a drama, "The Unexpected Guest" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 7, 14 and 21 at the playhouse on Front Street. 860-928-7887.
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.
Arts and Crafts
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury will present the 8th annual FACES at FAHS Fine Art & Craft Exhibit and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the society on N. Canterbury Road. The Finnish Hall archives, museum and library will also be available for touring and the kitchen will provide luncheon items for purchase. Free admission, handicapped accessible.
Fund-raiser Comedy
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Lions Club will present Spinnato’s Hypnotic Hysteria at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Doors open at 6 p.m. $25 at the door or in advance. Light refreshments, drawings.
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 .
Book Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Public Library will hold a book sale to benefit the library and a cat café sponsored by PAWS Cat Shelter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fund-raiser Race
POMFRET --- The 11th annual Abolish Breast Cancer 5k Race/Walk will be held at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Registration is at 8. Walkers start immediately after runners. To register, info go to: abc5kct.com.
Auction
QUINEBAUG --- the VFW Auxiliary to Thompson Memorial Post 10088 will hold its 15th annual auction at the VFW Post Home on Rt. 131. Food at 5 and auction at 6. Benefits veterans and community programs.
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.
Concert
CHEPACHET The Music at the Meeting House at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present "Folk Meets the Classics" at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments follow. Free but a free will offering will be taken. chepachetbaptist.org.
Mon. Oct. 8
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.
Wed. Oct. 10
Senior Info Fair
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will hold a Senior Information Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Mary Church Hall on Providence Street. Flu shots will be available, bring your insurance card.
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. Preregister 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.
Arts and Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage holds its 36th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. Includes tours of the 1846 Gothic Revival house, live music, and food concessions. $5 for adults; Historic New England members and children under 12 admitted free. Rain or shine. 860-928-4074.
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.
Mountain Bike Ride
HAMPTON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association is holding free guided mountain bike rides starting at 9 a.m. at Goodwin State Forest as part of The Last Green Valley’s Walktober series. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Off-road bike and helmet are required. Rain date Oct. 14. www.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/ or
Coat Drive
DANIELSON/BROOKLYN --- The Knights of Columbus in Danielson and Brooklyn will be collecting clean, used winter coats for men, women and children and clean, used blankets and baby clothes in good condition from 1 to 4 p.m. at the parking lot at St. James Church, on Franklin Street in Danielson or the parking lot at Our Lady of La Salette Church, Rt. 6 in Brooklyn. 860-928-7241.
Roomful of Blues
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy and Putnam Bank will present Roomful of Blues at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Academy Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30. For info, tickets, go to: WACenterforthearts.org.
Sun. Oct. 14
Blessing
WOODSTOCK --- The Blessing of the Animals will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at PAWS Cat Shelter on Rt. 171. No cost. Donations of pet food appreciated.
Tues. Oct. 16
Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present “Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science” at 10 a.m. and noon at the Center for the Arts at Woodstock Academy on Rt. 169. Performances are for groups of 10 or more. $4 per person.
Sat. Oct. 19
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 to 9 a.m. Oct. 21. For teens 13 – 17. Bring your own pumpkin to carve. $50. Preregister by Oct. 9: 860-974-3379.
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.
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