Wed. Nov. 13
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, Fiber & Art Compilation by Hope Barton, Pat Ferguson & Cathey LaBonte through Nov. 30. Opening Reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Nov. 14
Shakespeare
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, (Abridged)” at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 in the Hard auditorium. Free. All welcome. www.pomfret.org.
Fri. Nov. 15
Benefit Concert
THOMPSON --- “Jamming for Jim” benefit concert will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Doors open at 6 and seating limited. $40 tickets available at WINY Radio and Trinket Shoppe. Benefits aid to Jim Milliard, well-known local musician, who is fighting cancer.
Sat. Nov. 16
Holiday Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center Annual Holiday Nature Store will be open through Dec. 20 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Christmas Bazaar
DUDLEY --- St. Andrew Bobola Church on W. Main Street will hold its Holy rosary Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
Acorn Adventure
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will offer Acorn Adventure – Winter Wildlife at 10 a.m. at the Goodwin State 860-774-3300.
Thur. Nov. 21
‘Tastefully’ Feast
HAMPTON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present “Tastefully New England --- A Moveable Feast” starting at 6 p.m. at StoneHurst at Hampton Valley. $50. 860-774-8001.
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.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Haiku Workshop with Sherri Vogt” from 10 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Register online.
Fund-raiser Auction
EASTFORD --- Eastford Elementary School will host its annual Goods & Services Auction starting at 5 p.m. at the school’s gym. A brazen barbeque dinner will be available. Fund-raiser for the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C.
Holly Day Fair
UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union on Rt. 191 will hold its Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Food and beverages available. Handicap accessible.
History Hike
EASTFORD --- The General Nathanial Lyon “History Hike” on the Natchaug Trail will take place from 9 a.m. to noon starting from the Nathaniel Lyon Memorial Park on Kingsbury Road. 2.5 miles. For information and to RSVP: 860-774-3300.
Sun. Nov. 24
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Providence Road. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. All welcome. 860-774-9352.
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus on Riverside Drive will hold its annual ham and turkey shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. All welcome. 860-923-2967.
Fri. Nov. 29
Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp in Pomfret is offering a Camper Game Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29, Black Friday, for kids ages 6-12. Food included. $20/child. All welcome. Preregister by Nov. 25: 860-974-1122.
Sat. Nov. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Introductory Mammal Tracking Hike” at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $25 for CAS members; $35 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sun. Dec. 1
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The 18th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. starting from Grove Street. Rain date is Dec. 8.
Fri. Dec. 6
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” through Dec. 22. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Dec. 7
Art Show
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church 6th Annual Holiday Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twenty-four vendors will be set up in the fellowship hall. Lunch will be served. Parking and admission is free.
Bethlehem Walk Through
THOMPSON --- The Tri-State Baptist Church is holding its second annual walk through Bethlehem event between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. After the tour, visitors are welcome to come inside to warm up with hot chocolate and age appropriate gifts for those 10 and under. 860-315-5180.
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