Wed. April 17
Art Show
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its 16th Annual Thompson Community Art Show through April 26. Coordinated by the Thompson Community Art Show Committee & the Thompson Recreation Dept. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Printmaking with Nature” through May 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Reception and artist demo from 2 to 4 p.m. 860-928-4948.
Sat. April 20
Clean Up
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will celebrate Earth Day with a Roadside trash clean up April 20. The Green Team will set up from 8 to 11 a.m. at Pomfret Community School to hand out bags, orange vests and if needed a road cleanup assignment. Free coffee and donuts. Residents are asked to pick up. Put trash into a green bag and recyclables (plastic, glass, and cans) into a clear bag. The filled bags can be left at a convenient road corner and the Pomfret DPW will pick them up on the following Monday.
Crystal Pond Clean Up
WOODSTOCK --- The annual Crystal Pond Park clean up will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All volunteers welcome. Wear appropriate clothing, footwear, gloves and eye protection. Sign in at the Dining Hall.
Thur. April 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. April 26
‘Hello, Dolly!’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Hello, Dolly!” through May 12. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. April 27
Race/Walk
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Kids Race at 9:30, Adult Race at 10, walkers start immediately after runners. Professionally timed. Register by April 1 to receive discount and free t-shirt. www.4hcampct.org.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 27 and 28. Informational parent panel from 1:30 to 2 p.m. April 28.
Spring BBQ
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Lodge #46 Annual Spring BBQ will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the lodge on Rt. 169. $12.
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The annual Beautification Day will begin with an 8:30 a.m. gathering in Rotary Park to receive cleaning assignments. Return to rotary Park at 11 a.m. for Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. Rain date is May 4. All welcome and needed.
Fund-raiser Dinner
POMFRET --- Relay For Life Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Pomfret Community School to benefit American Cancer Society. $20 for adults, $10 for children under 10, children 4 and under eat free (chicken tenders). 860-974-1202.
Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild is hosting a workshop: ‘Acrylic Pours- New Techniques for Abstract Painting, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Pomfret Town House. Register by April 20 by going to the NECTAG blog.
Sun. April 28
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Beginners Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Spring Poetry Walk” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Mon. April 22
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. April 25
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club Trivia Challenge will be held at 7 p.m. at Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Veterans Flag Pole.
Sat. April 27
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Garden Opening Day
PUTNAM --- The Dr. Robert R. Johnston Community Garden of Rhodesville on Smith Street will hold signups and cleanups at the garden at 10 a.m. Rain date May 4. Rent a raised or ground bed. For info and application to go www.putnamct.us/economic-community-development.
Thur. May 2
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Annual Wine Tasting will be held at 6 p.m. at the barns at Stonehurst, Hampton. $40. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. Daykimball.org.
Fri. May 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “American Sports.”
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