Wed. Oct. 24
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.
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.
Art Reception
DANIELSON --- The Eastern Connecticut State University Art Faculty Show will run through Nov. 1 at the QVCC SPIROL Gallery.
Thur. Oct. 25
Fund-raiser
Jessica Tuesday’s and Boston Harbor Distillery will present an evening of fine food and spirits at 6 p.m. at Jessica Tuesday’s. $50 per person. Benefits The Woodstock Academy Project Graduation. Tickets at Jessica Tuesday’s and
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. The charity that night will be the Putnam Aspinock Historical Society
Lecture
DANIELSON --- QVCC will present a lecture, “Lyme Borreliosis and Related Tick-borne Diseases - What you don't know CAN hurt you!” presented by Dr. Beatrice Szantyr at 12:30 p.m. at the Robert E. Miller Auditorium.
Fri. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring camera. Rescheduled if inclement weather. $15 CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Mustang Madness
PUTNAM --- Putnam Science Academy will present Mustang Madness at 6 p.m. at the PSA gym. Night of fun activities. Doors open at 5. Free.
Craft-Story Time
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold an Autumn Story and Craft for children ages 3+ at 10:30 a.m. Register by Oct. 20 at 860-974-0125.
Drug Take Back
PUTNAM --- Putnam PRIDE will be hosting a prescription Drug TakeBack from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverview Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. Drive-through drop-off. A box for is also available in the lobby of the Putnam Police Department.
Sun. Oct. 28
Pumpkin Painting
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church will sponsor a free Paint the Pumpkin event at 12:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Pick out and paint a pumpkin, face painting, snacks, BBQ hot dogs, cider, and fun! 518-568-3771.
Mon. Oct. 29
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Community College on Maple Street. 1-800 RED CROSS.
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.
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Tues. Oct. 30
Prayers
PUTNAM --- All are invited to a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Rosaries and Devotions in support of all human life, from conception to natural death, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Adoration Chapel behind St. Mary Church of the Visitation.
Devotional
DANIELSON --- All invited to a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Holy Mass and devotions in support of all human life, from conception to natural death, at 9 a.m. at St. James Church on Franklin Street.
Discussion
DANIELSON --- QVCC will host a Red Flag Finale Event - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, supportive discussion at 5 p.m. in W100.
QVCC Program
WILLIMANTIC --- The Quinebaug Valley Community College Cultural Programming Committee will present a Hispanic Heritage Month event, “This is Our Home: Voices from the Immigrant Rights Movement,” a discussion featuring Kristin Fortier, Vania Galicia, and Chris Vials at 6:30 p.m. at Windham Technical High School on Birch Street. Free. All welcome. 860-932-4054.
Thur. Nov. 1
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The PAWS Cat Shelter Fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub on Main Street. A portion of dinner proceeds will be donated to PAWS.
Sat. Nov. 3
Roast Beef
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a roast beef dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., eat in/takeout. Adults, $15; children 12 and younger, $5.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or until it’s gone. $10.
