Wed. Nov. 27
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.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a winter art show through the end of December at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Nov. 28
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 29
Santa Coming
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation Department and WINY Radio will sponsor Santa Coming to Town at 4:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. There will be candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate. The Big Ornament will be lighted and the new Santa Across the Falls will be unveiled.
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.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House will present “An Old English Christmas” at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. All welcome. Refreshments follow. Free but a free will offering will be taken. chepachetbaptist.org.
Thur. Dec. 5
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Transitions” artwork by Anna Mancini through Dec. 28. Opening Reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. 860-923-9779.
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.
St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair at Christ Church will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (snow date Dec. 14) Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits outreach programs. Visit ChristChurchPomfret.org
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ in Rt. 6 will present a Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot donuts, soup and bread lunch and more.
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- St. Philip’s Church on Rt. 44 will hold its 35th annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food available.
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.
Open House/Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Taft Pond Road. Free. Crafts, cookies and tours. Lunch with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or photo with Santa. Tickets for Santa events: 860-974-3379 or at door.
Wed. Dec. 13
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a meteor shower watch/hike at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Dec. 14
Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will sell holiday cookies by the pound from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement.
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