Wed. Oct. 9
Emergency Prep
POMFRET --- Derek May, Emergency Management Director for Town of Pomfret, will talk about household readiness, likely hazards and who to call in an emergency at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library on Pomfret Street.
 
Senior Fair
PUTNAM --- Putnam Commission on Aging will present its fourth annual Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to noon in St. Mary Church Hall. Vendors include health, transportation, mobility, benefits and more. Handicap accessible from Marshall Street or Green Street. 

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
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “With Love, From Kate,” artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander, through Oct. 30 at the Thompson Public Library.

Fri. Oct. 11
'Deathtrap'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Deathtrap" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20. Tickets $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students.

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.

Art Show
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present an art show and artisan fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society building, 111 Townhouse Rd. Free. Refreshments and music.

Tues. Oct. 15
Troop Joining
PUTNAM --- The Troop 25 Joining Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the First congregational Church of Pomfret. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hale YMCA. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

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.   860-974-0127.

Mt. Bike Rides
HAMPTON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is holding free guided mountain bike rides at Goodwin State Forest for kids and adults at all levels of riding ability. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Mountain bike and helmet are required for all riders.  For more info: see www.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/

Arts & Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 20. $5. Rain or shine.

Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 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.

Pomfret Trick or Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will sponsor a “Rec or Treat” starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Hampton Road. Trick or treating and hayrides from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bonfire will be lighted around 5:30 by the Pomfret Fire Department followed by the movie “Hocus Pocus” on the large screen. Food for sale. Bring chairs and blankets. Free.

Autumn Story & Craft
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold an Autumn Story & Craft for children ages 3+ at 10:30 a.m.  Register before Oct. 12.

Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock will host its 7th Annual Art and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20. 40+ vendors. Lunch will be served on Saturday in the church basement.  Parking and admission is free.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Zombie Show
PUTNAM --- The annual Zombie Fashion Show will start at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. For info or to preregister, go through www.discoverputnam.com

Mon. Oct. 21
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Westfield Congregational Church. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Fri. Oct. 25
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will hold its annual Trick or Treat Night from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown Putnam. Free.

Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Sunday. $50.  To preregister by Oct. 21 or for more info, call 860-974-1122.

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.

‘Get Roped In’
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will present “Get Roped In!” Walktober Walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the walk will include the low ropes course. For kids 9 and older. To preregister by Oct. 25 by calling: 860-974-3379.

Mon. Oct. 28
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at QVCC.  1-800-RED CROSS.

Wed. Oct. 30
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Sat. Nov. 2
‘Gone with the Wind’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present the film “Gone with the Wind” at 3 p.m. $8.

Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and bake table to purchase. Spaces available. 860-428-6502.

Sat. Nov. 9
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fire Departments and Community Fire Station 81 will hold their 14th annual Toy Collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring new unwrapped toy or donation to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association on Rt. 169 (next to the Woodstock Town Hall).


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