Wed. Dec. 8
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present in its Art @ the Library and & Display Case “Textile Art Show” through Dec. 27. 860-923-9779.

 Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.

Thur.  Dec. 9
Wildlife Presentation
WOODSTOCK --- The New Roxbury Land Trust will present “Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape” at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom with Richard L. Taylor Jr., a Master Wildlife Conservationist, who will discuss the history of Connecticut's landscape from colonial times to the present and will highlight the impact on wildlife. Register and meeting link:  tinyurl.com/wafxtu6w.

Fri.  Dec. 10
‘White Christmas’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. $25 for adults; $22 for seniors and students. 860-9287887. COVID policy described at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Sat.  Dec. 11
Pet Food Donations
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting pet food at its annual holiday pet food drive from 10 a.m. to noon at the Killingly Library. Dry and canned cat food most needed. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations welcome. 860-317-1720.

Santa!
PUTNAM --- Kids, Santa will be at his Workshop at Kazantzis Real Estate / Lehto Design Build on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18. This is one of the Putnam Business Association’s Light Up Putnam events.

Winter Festival
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Department will present the 2nd Annual Woodstock Winter Festival from noon to 4 p.m. There’s a craft corner at the Senexet Grange and the day kicks off with the Christmas Run at 9 a.m. at Roseland Park. Plus much more. For the map and more info, go to:  woodstockct.gov/recreation-department/pages/events

Sun.  Dec. 12
Concert
PASCOAG --- The Grace Note Farm on Jackson Schoolhouse Road and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will present Music at the Farm “Holiday Time Again” with selections from Traviata at 2 p.m. Tickets $30. 401-567-0354.

Wed.  Dec. 15
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at Putnam Elks Club. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Fri.  Dec. 17
Caroling
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s Light Up the Season will present the Woodstock Academy Hill Singers from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Putnam.

Sat.  Dec. 18
Holiday Cookies
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. Choose the cookies you want. Also a basket raffle. COVID compliant.

Wreaths Across America
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 and the VFW Post 1523 will present Wreaths Across America at noon at the Veterans Park. Rain location: Farmers’ Market Pavilion.

Sat.  Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!

Tues.  Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.

Thur.  Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. $5 CAS members; $10 nonmembers. 960-928-4948.

Sat.  Jan. 1, 2022
Happy New Year!

Sat.  Feb. 19
Wee Walk
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Animal Tracking at the Robins Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org.

Sat.  May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos

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