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Fri. April 5
‘La Mancha'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Man of LaMancha" at 7:30 p.m. April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. April 7, 14, and 21. Tickets: $21 and $18. 928-7887.
Rib Dinner
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a rib dinner from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. $12 for half rack; $18 for full rack. 923-2967.
Sat. April 6
‘LaMancha'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Man of LaMancha" at 7:30 p.m. April 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. April 7, 14, and 21. Tickets: $21 and $18. 928-7887.
Spring Fling
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Middle School Parent Advisory Group will be hosting a "Spring Fling" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. Games, face painting, Kiddie games, cake walk and prizes. You can purchase tickets that day.
Chicken Dinner
POMFRET --- The 7th annual Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner and silent Auction to benefit the American Cancer society Relay For Life will be held at the Pomfret Community School. $20 for adults; $10 for kids under 10 and kids 4 and younger admitted free. 974-1202.
Spring Fling
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Middle School Parent Advisory Group will hold a spring fling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the middle school. Free admission. Face Painting, Kids’ Games, Minute to Win it, Mini Golf, Angry Birds, Plinko, Cake Walk, Bake Sale, Cupcake Decorating, and More….. Tickets for games are 50 cents each or 12 for $5. Refreshments available.
Mission Fund-raiser
S. WOODSTOCK --- The South Woodstock Baptist Church will present a missions fund-raiser meal at 5 and at 6:30 p.m. Kids' pinata at 6 p.m. Donations benefit youth team members' trip to Guatemala in August. Reservations: 928-9341 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Mon. April 8
‘Bach to Future’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present a free children’s education program, “Bach to the Future” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. New Haven Symphony Orchestra. www.performingartnect.org
Vets welcome
PUTNAM --- The men and women of The American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13, welcome all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them on the second Monday of each month for community and camaraderie. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Putnam VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street.
Tues. April 9
Meet the Author
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will sponsor local author, Diana K. Perkins, to speak about her new book "Jenny's Way, A Local Legend". The event starts at 7 p.m. and will include a presentation, book signing, and refreshments. All welcome.
Wed. April 10
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present "A Night with Ted Reynolds" at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Free. All welcome.
Thur. April 11
Senior Pizza
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Seniors Citizens' Senior Pizza Get Together will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Midway Pizza Restaurant on Rt. 44,. Members free; $6 for nonmembers.
Poet
WILLIMANTIC --- The 6th Annual QVCC Julius Sokenu Poetry Prize Awards Night featuring guest poet Marilyn Nelson will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Capitol Theater. Free. All welcome.
Fri. April 12
History Program
CANTERBURY--- The Canterbury Historical Society will present reenactor “Chili” Bob Whatley on Day-to-Day Life of a Revolutionary War Soldier following the 7 p.m. business session at the community room at the town hall. Free. Refreshments follow.
Chicken BBQ
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Northeast Placement Services Inc. will hold a Country Chicken BBQ fund-raiser from 5 to 9 p.m. at the K of C Hall. Dinner and dancing. $12.
Mon. April 15
Donations Needed
POMFRET --- Donations of items for the 59th Annual Windham County 4-H Auction and Tag Sale will be accepted starting on Monday, April 15 and continue through May 2. Call 860-974-3379 to schedule a delivery to the Windham County Outdoor Center at 326 Taft Pond Rd or to arrange for pick up of donated items. Household goods, furniture, electronics, books, tools, plants, gift certificates are all gratefully accepted (no used clothing please). Donations are tax deductible. Save the dates – Auction and Tag Sale will be held on May 3 & 4, 2013
Fri. April 19
Rummage Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, UCC, of Woodstock on Woodstock Hill will sponsor a Spring Rummage & White Elephant Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. April 19 and from 9 a.m. to noon April 20. 923-2887.
Sat. April 20
Spaghetti Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present Pastor Tom's Spaghetti Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $10, Kids 12 and under: $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Dinner Dance
WEBSTER --- The Team Family Flock of Relay For Life of Northeastern CT will hold its annual dinner dance at the American Legion Post. Roast beef dinner at 5 and dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. $15.860-753-1074.
Victorian Tea
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will present "A Victorian Tea for Ladies" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Historic Palmer Homestead on Wolf Den Road. $25. 974-3032.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will present an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. April 20 and 21 at the camp on Taft Pond Road.
Sun. April 21
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present its annual free Noe Poulin Fishing Derby at noon at the Rotary Park.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $8. 923-2967.
Sat. April 27
Healthy Kids
PUTNAM --- The Regional Community Y is hosting its third annual Healthy Kids Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the middle school. All welcome.
Auction
STORRS --- The UConn Department of animal Science will hold its spring horse auction and tag sale at the Horsebarn Hill Arena. The auction preview is at 11 a.m. and the auction is at 1 p.m. The tack/equipment tag sale will be held all day. Free. All welcome. 860-486-2034.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will have a take-out lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meat or vegetarian. $8.
Mon. April 29
'Civil War'
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present "Civil War," performed by TheatreworksUSA at 10 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center on Rt. 169 for students. $3 for 10 or more; $6 individual. 928-2946.
Fri. May 3
Fun on Lawn
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold Fun on the Lawn: A Kids' Fair, from 5 to 8 p.m., as part of the first First Friday. Free. 928-4405.
4-H Auction
POMFRET – The 59th Annual Windham County 4-H Auction and Tag Sale will be held May 3 and 4 at the camp on Taft Pond Road.
Sat. May 4
Jog With Judy
S. WOODSTOCK --- The annual Jog With Judy will be held starting at 10 a.m. on Roseland Park Road.
Sat. May 11
Book Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the church dining room. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.
Arboretum Tour
WOODSTOCK --- In honor of National Public Garden Day (May 10) the Palmer Arboretum will hold free tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Plant Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock area garden club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Roseland Cottage. Rain or shine. Benefits a local student scholarship.
Fashion Show
THOMPSON --- The Sassy Chapeau Hat Fashion Show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. $15. Fund-raiser for Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls' Fund. 877-442-3572.
Tues. May 14
‘Cinderella’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present “Cinderella” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. Salt Marsh Opera Co. www.performingartnect.org
Fri. May 17
Glow Golf
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013 will hold a Glow Ball Golf Tournament fund-raiser. 8 p.m. start at Woodstock Golf Course. 2 person teams $50 pp). Rain date May 24. Tee Sponsors needed. 860-428-3990.
Sat. May 18
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut will be held May 18 and 19 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its annual Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $10; Kids 12 and under: $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Mon. May 23
'Martha Speaks'
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present "Martha Speaks," performed by TheatreworksUSA at 10 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center on Rt. 169 for students. $3 for 10 or more; $6 individual. 928-2946.
Psychic Medium
WOODSTOCK --- Gary McKinstry, psychic medium, will perform at 7 p.m. in the Woodstock Academy Auditorium. Benefits Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013. $20. 774-230-4175.
Fri. May 31
Rotary Golf
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present the Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. June 1
Tag Sale
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Masonic Lodge 46 will hold a tag sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fri. June 7
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Lori McKenna in concert at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at door. Call for info/tickets: 928-4948.
Sat. June 8
Farm Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Connecticut Open House Day Farm Tour from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fairview Farm on Rt. 171. Take a wagon ride to tour the dairy barn, learn all about what a cow eats in a day, visit the “milking parlor” where 40 cows at a time are milked, and see the big tractors that work the land.
Fri. June 14
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The Danielson Rotary's 20th Annual Golf Tournament will have a 1 p.m. shot gun start at the Connecticut National Golf Course in Putnam. For info/registration/sponsorships, call 923-0458.
Sun. June 23
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Steve Bousquet Memorial Golf Tournament/Congregational Church of Putnam’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament will begin at 11:45 a.m. at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. $125 per person. Information Charlie Leach 860-428-0050 or Roger Franklin 860-928-6615.
Fri. July 12
Golf Tourney
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley’s 26th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Foster Country Club, starting with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.. Includes continental breakfast, a chance to win a new car, closest to the pin contests, hot dogs on the turn, drawings and a steak dinner after the game. 774-2827.
Mon. July 15
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball hospital's 29th Annual Golf Classic will be held simultaneously at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam and Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Benefits 2013 Giving Appeal. 928-7141.
Sun. Aug. 11
Car Cruise Frappes
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Putnam Car Cruise/Frappes on the Lawn starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. $5. Benefits community charities.
Rubber Duckie
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will host its 16th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at 1:30 at Rotary Park. The race is in conjunction with the annual car show. The day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other activities. 7,000 rubber ducks are available. 774-2827.