Wed. April 6
Concert
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will present “A Dam Fun Time Benefit Concert” from 6 to 10 p.m. at Stonehurst at Hampton Valley. Auctions, drawings, cash bar, hors d’oeurves and the Great Garage Band Reunion. $40 in advance. 860-974-1122.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present the Edwin Way Teale Writers & Artists-in-Residence Trail Wood Reflections Exhibit through April 23.
Nature Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Conservation Commission is hosting a presentation by Lydia Pan, president of the Mountain Laurel Chapter of Wild Ones, at 7 p.m. in the big room on the lower level of the Town Hall. All welcome. Free.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library, as part of their Art at the Library series, will present the“ 18th Annual Thompson Community Art Show: Springing Back” through April 29. It is a production of The Thompson Community Art Show Committee and the Thompson Recreation Department. 860-923-9779.
Fri. April 8
Lenten Soup Supper
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will host a Lenten Soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Hall. $5. Dine in or take out.
Sat. April 9
Rotary Day of Service
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will be collecting items and donations for the homeless in the club’s service area from 9 a.m. to noon at WINY Radio. Donations will go to IHSP (Daily Bread), TEEG and the No Freeze Shelter in Danielson. The top priority is monetary donations for emergency housing. Also needed: Toiletries such as shampoo, soap, body wash, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, razors and shaving cream; towels and wash cloths; manual can openers and flashlights. Also gift cards to local coffee shops, fast food restaurants and laundromats in Putnam, Thompson or Danielson. Monetary donations will be used for emergency housing.
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “History of the 1696 Chandler House in Pomfret” by Jay Livernois, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Easter Egg Hunt
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. for Pomfret boys and girls ages 1 to 10 at the Wolf Den State Park. Rain date is April 16. Bring your camera for photo with Easter Bunny.
Egg Hunt
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Spring Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Free. All welcome. A Scavenger Egg Hunt will be held for kids ages 2-5 at 10 a.m. and for kids 6-10 at 10:45. Face painting and more.
Egg Hunt
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will hold an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 2 p.m. on the Thompson Common. In addition, the Easter Bunny will arrive at 1:30 p.m. It’s for ages 10 and younger. Bring your own basket. www.thompsonrec.org
Cleanup
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will hold its “Spring Clean Up and Volunteer Day” from noon to 4 p.m. 860-928-4948.
Easter Egg Hunt
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Cottage Egg Hunt will begin at 1 p.m. Rain date April 16. Bring a non-perishable food item. Also, a Peeps Diorama Contest will be held before the hunt. The contest is for grades Pre-K through fourth (include your name and grade on your entry). Anyone not vaccinated will be required to wear a mask indoors.
Bunny Alert!
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will host the Easter Bunny at the Municipal Complex from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Putnam residents only, up to 12 years old. Free chocolate and a gift basket drawing will be held in the library. Sponsored by Centreville Bank.
Sun. April 10
Nature Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will hold its “Second Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.
Concert
PASCOAG --- Grace Note Farm and The Blaclkstone Valley Tourism Council will present a Music at the Farm concert at 2 p.m. at the Grace Note Farm on Jackson Schoolhouse Road. $30. www.gracenotefarmweb.com.
Wed. April 13
Health Walk
PUTNAM --- The National Walking Day walk will be held from 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. starting at the bandstand in Rotary Park. Warmup at 6:45 a.m. and at 5 p.m. Then we'll walk to the farmers market and back. More exercise tips follow. Our Follow the Fifty Models of Heart Health are reconvening for their health and well-being, so look for the red shirts along the way!
Mon. April 18
Donations
POMFRET --- The 68th annual Windham County 4-H Auction & Tag Sale will be taking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through noon May 4, donations of antiques and gently used household goods, furniture, toys, electronics, tools, books, decorative items, etc. for the auction & tag sale on May 6 & 7. Go to lower level back entrance of the lodge, 326 Taft Pond Rd, Pomfret. No clothing. Call 860-974-3379 to schedule delivery at other times or to arrange for item pick up.
Tues. April 19
Learn at Lunch
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens will host speakers Northeast Probate Court Judge Leah Schad and Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney with “What Does the Probate Court Do?" (Conservators, Guardians, CT's Probate System, children in need, local resources, & more) at 11:30 in the Lower Level of the Eastford Town Office Building. Limited Seating. Call/text 860-538-8868 to reserve a seat and snack.
Sat. April 23
Race/Walk
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will start for kids at 9:30 a.m. and adults at 10. Walkers start immediately after runners. Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management. Must preregister. Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt. www.4hcampct.org.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Vet Hospital on Wauregan Road. $15 per animal. All animals need to on a leash or in a carrier. Cash or payable by check to Pet Pals. Appointments: 860-317-1720.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Bafflin Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register:
Race
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will be held today. Must pre-register. Drive through number and T-shirt pick up on April 22. Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management. Register by April 1 to receive discount and free T-shirt. Go to www.4hcampct.org.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Parent Panel from 12:30 to 1 p.m. 860-974-1122.
Wed. April 27
Coyote Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a program, “Coyotes in Connecticut” at 6:30 p.m. Call 860-963-6826 to register.
Thur. April 28
Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will be holding auditions from 7 to 9 p.m. April 28 and from 1 to 3 p.m. April 30 for Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. For details and full character descriptions: www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/Auditions.
Fri. April 29
Spring Social
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Spring Social from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. It’s for PCS boys and girls in grades 3, 4 and 5. Parents must sign in and sign out when they drop off and pick up their children in the hallway outside of the cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be available for $1 or less.
Sat. April 30
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will be sponsoring its annual Beautification Day starting at Rotary Park. Rain date is May 1. Volunteer groups/community support needed. Sign up: 860-963-6834. Teams gather at Rotary Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive cleaning assignments and then from 11 a.m. to noon there is a volunteer appreciation lunch back at the park. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley and the Town of Putnam.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register:
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
Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 16th annual Pomfret Town-Wide Tag Sale will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and start the Pomfret Community School.
Yard/Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church and the Abington Social Library are teaming up for a yard sale, book sale and bake sale on May 7. Donations sought. If you have a lot to donate, call Lois Platt at 520-840-7253 to arrange drop off at the Tracy House (the building next to the library).
Sat. May 14
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held at Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is at 8 a.m. Age groups: 5 and under; 6 to 9; 10-12 and 13-15. Prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish, most unique fish and most fish caught.
Cornhole Tournament
DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary, in conjunction with the Killingly Springfest, will hold its First annual Cornhole Tournament in the parking lot of Danielson Lodge of Elks on Center Street. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the fund-raiser tourney starts at noon.
Fri. May 27
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. May 28
Cornhole Tournament
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a cornhole tournament at noon at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Rain date is June 4. Double elimination style - team consists of two members. Every team is guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Min. of 12 teams needed to run the tournament; max. of 28 teams allowed. Bracket postings will be pulled out of a hat prior to the start of the event. We will provide the cornhole boards and bags. The fee is $30 per team. Prizes. Visit pomfretct.gov/recreation for the registration form.
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day Race
WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Recreation’s 40th Annual Memorial Day 10K. It will start at 9 a.m. from the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse Gymnasium. Race day registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Fieldhouse Gymnasium. To register or for info: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Woodstock/WoodstockMemorialDay10K. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program. 860-928-6595 x333.
Sat. June 4
Farmers’ Market Opens!
PUTNAM --- Today the Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market opens for the season and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October at the Riverview Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. www.putnamfarmersmarket.org.
Fri. June 10
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, The Little Big Band from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: June 24) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. June 11
Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Tour of Watercure Distillery in Pomfret” at 10 a.m. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sun. June 12
Fishing Derby
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its 22nd annual fishing derby at the Pomfret Rod & Gun Club. Check-in starts at 8 and fishing is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and awards. Rain date June 18. Worms or night crawlers only. If you catch a trout or bass a member of the club must take your fish off the hook. Casting contest, too. $5 per child. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Fri. July 29
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
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. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Nov. 5
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.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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