Wed. Feb. 5
Presentation
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy will present Roni Cohen-Sandler, Ph.D., with “Difficult Discussions: When Kids (or Their Challenges) Push Parents’ Buttons” at 5 p.m. in the Bracken Memorial Library. Free. Open to all high school and middle school parents. Register: woodstockacademy.org/difficultdiscussions.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Perspectives” Works on Mylar by Al Mathes” through Feb. 28. The opening reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. 860-923-9779.

Thur. Feb. 6
Support Group
PUTNAM --- The Parkinson's Support Group meeting will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Day Kimball Hospital RHF #2. 860-774-6143.

Sat. Feb. 8
TLGV Program
THOMPSON --- The Last Green Valley’s Rangers will present “Full Moon Snowshoe Hike to the Tri-State Marker” from 6 to 8 p.m. starting from  the  Air Line Trail parking area at 653-659 East Thompson Road. If there is not enough snow for snowshoes, we’ll hike anyway. The hike is 2 miles round trip.  Registration is required: 860-774-3300 .

Potato Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Troop 21 BSA, Boy Scouts of America, will hold a baked potato buffet fund-raiser from 5 to 7 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church. $5 includes toppings, dessert and coffee or tea. Eat in or take-out. Benefits summer camp fund. 860- 928-7241.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Owl Walk” at 5:30 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. No program if inclement weather. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Mon. Feb. 10
Legislative Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “ Climate Change Series – Legislative Update: Environmental Initiatives” at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Free. Register:  860-928-4948.

Fri. Feb. 14
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present its annual Show & Tell program following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Free. All welcome. Refreshments.

Sat. Feb. 15
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp at Taft Pond Road, Pomfret, will host “Camper Game Day” for boys and girls, ages 6-12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts and more. Bring outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow on the ground.  $25. Register by Feb. 12: 860-974-3379

Wed. Feb. 19
TLGV Program
DANIELSON --- The Last Green Valley will present “Historical Happenings – Telling Your Story, Part I” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the office, 203B Main St. Assistant Director Francesca Kefalas in part one of a two-part series aimed to help historical organizations, and any non-profit looking for some help, spread the work about the wonderful work being done. Registration is required and a light supper will be offered.  860-774-3300 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In case of snow, the seminar will be rescheduled for Feb. 26. Part II of the session will be  April 15.

Thur. Feb. 20
‘Oliver’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present Lionel Barts “Oliver” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, 21 and 22 in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free, all welcome. On Feb. 22 --- come for the cause and stay for the free musical: Empty Bowls Supper Fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main House Dining Hall. $10 entry and $5 to $25 for bowls.

Fri. Feb. 21
‘Oliver’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present Lionel Barts “Oliver” at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22 in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free, all welcome. On Feb. 22 --- come for the cause and stay for the free musical: Empty Bowls Supper Fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main House Dining Hall. $10 entry and $5 to $25 for bowls.

Sat. Feb. 22
Acorn Adventure
STURBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventure will explore animal tracks at the lead Mine Mountain Trail, Old Sturbridge Village Road.  Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank. 860-774-3300 .

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring materials. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Winter Fun Day” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members and kids under 13; $5 for nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

‘Oliver’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present Lionel Barts “Oliver” at 7 p.m. Feb. 22  in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free, all welcome.  Come for the cause and stay for the free musical: Empty Bowls Supper Fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main House Dining Hall. $10 entry and $5 to $25 for bowls.

Sun. Feb. 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Snow Bound Walk” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

Sun. March 8
Opening Reception
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host the opening reception and exhibit of the nature photography contest at 2 p.m. For more info on the contest go to ctaudubon.org/Pomfret-home.

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