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Wed. Sept. 25
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit, “Lost Knowledges, Vanishing Histories” by Jessica Porzuczek through September at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an exhibit and sale, “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Sept. 26
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fri. Sept. 27
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Pumpkins & Pearls Auction and Cocktail Party will be held at 6 p.m. at Ballard Farm, Thompson. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. $45 pp. Daykimball.org.
Sat. Sept. 28
Community Conversation
WOODSTOCK — The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- A clothing giveaway sponsored by IHSP-NU 2 U Clothing Closet will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall off Bradley Street. Free Warm winter clothing, coats, hats, scarves, etc. for all ages, plus summer clearance. Bring your own bags.
Sun. Sept. 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. Meet at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members and $2 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Paddle
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Last Green Valley will present French River Paddle from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting from the parking lot behind the K of C Hall. Bring your own canoe/kayak and pfd. Registration required: 508-523-3785.
Thur. Oct. 3
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Access Community Action Agency will host its first annual Guest Bartender Night Benefit for Access families from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub on Main Street.
Fri. Oct. 4
'Deathtrap'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Deathtrap" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 6, 13 and 20. Tickets $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students.
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “Steam Punk (A Retro Futurism Party).”
Sat. Oct. 5
Finnish ‘Tori’
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Tori from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the society building on N. Canterbury Road. Free. All welcome. 860-608-7877.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Family Treasure Box Hunt” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Together Inc. and Thompson Recreation will present the 16th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Includes entertainment, food, kids’ games and more. Free. Free parking at the Thompson Public Library, Town Hall and St. Joseph Church. Rain date: Oct. 12.
Sun. Oct. 6
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Poetry Workshop with Talvi Ansel” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Chorus
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House at Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present “Vocal Revolution” (barbershop quartet style) at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free but free will offering will be taken. Refreshments. chepachetbaptist.org.
Sat. Oct. 12
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Walktober: Bafflin Bird Walk at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Screech Owl
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Walktober: Screech Owl Night Hike at 7 p.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 “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society presents Canterbury Old Home Day. Admission and parking free.
Thur. Oct. 17
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Trail wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Oct. 18
Zombie Fashion
PUTNAM --- The Annual Zombie Fashion Show will be held at Rotary Park. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. Oct. 19
Sawmill Tour
POMFRET CENTER --- Hull Forest Products is hosting free tours of its manufacturing facility on a drop-in basis from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Rt. 97. Tours take approximately one hour 860-974-0127.
Sun. Oct. 27
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “An American Story Race Amity and the Other Tradition” at 1 p.m. at the B’Nai Shalom Synagogue on Church Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
Sat. Nov. 2
‘Gone with the Wind’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present the film “Gone with the Wind” at 3 p.m. $8. www.thebradleyhouse.org
Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tremko Lane. Lunch and bake table to purchase. Spaces available. 860-428-6502.
Sat. Nov. 23
Community Conversation
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “The Hurricane” (Rubin Hurricane Carter) at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
Fri. Dec. 6
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” through Dec. 22. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sun. Dec. 8
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 30th Annual Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 northeastern Connecticut towns. Benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. Daykimball.org.
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