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Tues. Feb. 19
Readings
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will present “Waiting for Yoko Ono: The Connecticut Student Poets 2019” at 6:30 at the SPIROL Art Gallery.
Wed. Feb. 20
Entrepreneurship Workshop
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “GO: Find small business support and educational resources, including SBA District Office, SCORE, SBDC, Center for Women & Enterprise, and Veteran’s Centers” at 2 p.m. at the library. Sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration and Pomfret Public Library. Register at: pomfretlibrary.org.
Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Portrait of an Artist” by Steve Veilleux through March 28. Opening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 7. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit” through Feb. 24. Free. 860-928-4948.
Textile Exhibit
WILLIMANTIC --- The remarkable life of Sidonia Perlstein, Holocaust survivor and clothing designer, will be on display through April 28 at the Windham Textile and History Museum. "Sidonia's Thread: Crafting a Life from Holocaust to High Fashion" will showcase up to 50 garments created by Perlstein during her years in America. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $7 for general admission; $5 for students and seniors (62+); free for museum members and kids under 5 years old, and Eastern students. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thur. Feb. 21
‘Chicago’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “Chicago” at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Open to the public.
Climate Panel
UNION --- The Yale Quiet Corner Initiative will present a panel on the science of climate change at the Union Town Hall. It starts at 6:30 with light refreshments, followed by a talk from each speaker --- three faculty members at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Lincoln Visits
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory will present an open house to highlight the recent renovations at Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St. from 3 to 7 p.m. “President Abraham Lincoln” will be greeting guests and answering questions and a replica of the casket Lincoln was buried in will be on display. This is part of a year-long 100 year anniversary celebration.
Fri. Feb. 22
‘The Last Romance’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Last Romance” through March 3. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Feb. 23
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Nature Tracking Hike from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Willington. $50 for CAS members; $60 nonmembers. Register at: 860-928-4948.
Meal/Play
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present its Annual Empty Bowls Supper fund-raiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Main House, Dining Hall. $5 entrance fee, bowls $5-$15. Cash only. Benefits local food pantries. At 7 p.m. the Pomfret School Theater will present “Chicago” in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Open to the public.
Wee Wander
POMFRET --- A Wee Wander with Wyndham Land Trust-Nature Loving will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lyon Preserve at the end of Wrights Crossing Rd, just off Route 101. Snacks and fresh air are free.
Putnam Lions
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions is looking for new members and invites you to learn more about the Lions and what they do from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The Crossings Restaurant. Free refreshments.
Sun. Feb. 24
Wedding Expo
THOMPSON --- The WINY Wedding Expo will be presented from noon to 3 p.m. at the Raceway Golf Club and Restaurant. Free but you must register to attend by calling 860-928-1350.
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service, formerly held at St. Philip’s Church in Putnam, will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Rt. 6. 860-774-9352. All welcome.
Mon. Feb. 25
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.
Presentation
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will present “Celebrate Black History Month: Dr. Stacey Close: Southern Migration and the Transformation of African American Connecticut, 1915-70” at 3:30 p.m. at Windham Technical High School.
Thur. Feb. 28
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM ---The Putnam Lions Club will present Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Young Antlers.
Sat. March 2
Tag Sale
KILLINGLY --- A tag sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine at the Killingly Public Library. Benefits PAWS Cat Shelter. 860-315-1228.
Day of Prayer
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council will present its World Day of Prayer, highlighting Slovenia's history and cultural diversity; at noon at the United Methodist Church of Danielson; Slovenian luncheon at noon; program to follow. All welcome.
Sun. March 3
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a concert featuring Take Note at 3 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Benefits the center’s Education Endowment Fund. Free.
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