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.
Fri. Nov. 2
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “Reap & Sew, Collections & Reflections” small works by Rena Masson, through Nov. 29. An opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8. Program supported by the Friends of the Library. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret Center will present Saw-whet Owl Banding at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 at the Grassland Bird conservation Center on Day Road. $15 for CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Fall Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 25 Tremko Lane. Spaces available. 860-428-6502.
Roast Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a roast beef supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $15; kids 12 and younger, $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 860-928-4405.
Bottle, Can 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 urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Train Program
DANIELSON --- “Trains of Yesteryear” will be presented by Pieiter Roos of the CT Eastern Railroad Museum from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society, 196 Main St. All welcome. Free. Refreshments. 860-779-7250.
Harvest Holly Fest
QUINEBAUG --- The VFW Auxiliary to the Thompson Memorial Post 10088 will hold a Harvest & Holly Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post home on Rt. 131. Benefits veterans and community programs.
Sun. Nov. 4
Art Exhibit
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret Center will present House & Garden; Field & Farm – art by Roxanne Steed through December. The opening reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House at the Chepachet Baptist church on Rt. 44 will present Steve Caddick and Avalon in "Songs from the Decades," 2:30 p.m. The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I will be recognized at the start of the program in honor of our veterans. A free will offering will be taken; refreshments will be served. www.chepachetbaptist.org.
Mon. Nov. 5
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. Nov. 7
Senior Dinner
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens are holding a Harvest Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road (use back parking lot). Entertainment. Call 860-576-7209 to sign up and say what food item(s) you will bring. All welcome.
Thur. Nov. 8
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present “Research on East Putnam” by Fab Cutler from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Joseph Pempek Conference Room in the Superintendent’s wing of Putnam High.
Ornament Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- A Celebrity Karaoke will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Crossings to raise money for the holiday ornament in Rotary Park fund.
Fri. Nov. 9
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present David Naumec speaking about "The Pequot War" following the brief 7 p.m. business session at the Canterbury Town Hall. Refreshments. All welcome.
Sat. Nov. 10
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella Yuletide Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church Hall on Providence Street. Drawings, vendors, café, bake sale, basket drawing and more. Tickets sold at St. Mary’s parish center.
Winter Bazaar
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold its Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. westfielducc.org.
Tues. Nov. 13
Origins of Thanksgiving
POMFRET --- Author Glenn Cheney will present the historical context of the Pilgrims’ travels and their year prior to the famous Thanksgiving feast of 1621 at 7 p.m. at Old Town House. Sponsored by Friends of Pomfret Public Library.
Fri. Nov. 16
‘Moveable Feast’
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present “Tastefully New England – A Moveable Feast” starting at 7 p.m. at The Raceway Restaurant. $50. 860-774-8001.
Sat. Nov. 17
Greek Pastries
DANIELSON --- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will hold its Greek Pastry Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 18
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus on Riverside Drive will hold its annual turkey and ham shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. Public welcome. 860-923-2967.
Mon. Nov. 19
Santa Visits
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host Santa & Mrs. Merry Claus making a pre-season visit to the Green District Schoolhouse to chat and pose for photos from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Green District Schoolhouse off Rt. 169.
Tues. Nov. 20
Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will be holding its Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at B'nai Shalom on Church Street (across from Town Hall). The diverse faith groups in the area will offer prayers of thanks, along with music, fellowship & refreshments. All welcome. Free but a monetary or nonperishable food donation to Daily Bread will be accepted. 860-928-2795.
Thur. Nov. 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold its annual Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends at 12:30 p.m. It is a “Don’t be Alone on Thanksgiving” event. Information and reservations required: 860-928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 23
Santa Arrives
PUTNAM --- Santa Comes to Town at 4 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 25
Holiday Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will start at 5 p.m. from Grove Street.
Thur. Dec. 6
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present “The Putnam High School Wall of Honor 2017” from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Joseph Pempek Conference Room in the Superintendent’s wing of Putnam High.
Sun. Dec. 9
Fair and Open House
WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat Shelter on Rt. 171 will hold its Holiday Fair and Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. New and gently used jewelry/purses, handmade gifts and baked goods, and a Gift Wrapping Station. Tours. Adoptions. 860-315-1CAT.
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