Ongoing

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.

 

 

 

Wed. April 9

Ice Cream

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will hold a free Ice Cream Social for senior citizens at 12:15. Open to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Preregistration required.  860-923-9440.

 

Art Exhibit

PUTNAM --- The Pomfret School Art Exhibit "Red" by Junko Pinkowski's - Digital Arts by Pomfret Students and Faculty, will run through April 28 at the Silver Circle Gallery in downtown Putnam.

 

Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Northeast CT Art Guild will be exhibiting artwork at the Vanilla Bean Cafe during the month of April.

 

Concert

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its Annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library meeting room. It features musical talents from the faculty and student body of Marianapolis Preparatory School. Free. All welcome

 

Fri. April 11

Lighthouse Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a program on New England Lighthouses following its regular 7 p.m. business meeting at the Canterbury Town Hall Community Room. Free. All welcome 

 

'Gypsy'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. April 13. $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. April 12

Spaghetti, Meatball Supper

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Grange 97 will hold a spaghetti and meatball supper from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Putnam. $8 for adults; $4 for kids 6-12. 860-928-1020.

 

Yard, Bake Sale

PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford will hold a Community Yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the dealership. Benefits Relay For Life American Cancer Society. 928-2731.

 

Indoor Tag Sale

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will hold its annual Indoor Tag Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the town hall community room. Table rentals available. 860-546-9062 

 

Easter Egg Hunt

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation is sponsoring its Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Pomfret boys and girls ages 1 -10 at 11 a.m. at the Wolf Den Campground. Bring your baskets  or bags to collect the eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. There are two special silver eggs in each of the 4 fields, whoever is lucky enough to find those,  will win an Easter Basket!  Bring your own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.  Rain date is 11 a.m. April 19.

 

'Gypsy'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and at 2 p.m. April 13. $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.

 

Sun. April 13

Concert

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its Palm  Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donation. All welcome.

 

Quartet

CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House series at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present "Around the World with Saxophones" at 2:30 p.m. Free. 

 

Thur. April 17

Celebrity Bartender

PUTNAM --- The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club's 2nd Annual Celebrity Bartender Night fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at J.D. Cooper's Restaurant on Park Road. Benefits IHSP and DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Sat. April 19

Steak Supper

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold an all-you-can eat steak supper at 6:30 p.m. $20. No tickets at the door. 974-0256.

 

Wed. April 23

Senior Dances

PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Healthcare Homemakers will present a senior dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lodge of Elks. For info call 928-5441.

 

Sat. April 26

Horse Auction

STORRS --- The UConn animal science department will hold its annual tag sale and auction at the Horsebarn Hill Arena on the campus. The tag sale starts at 9 a.m.; the auction preview is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the auction is at 1. www.animalscience.uconn.edu

 

Culinary Program

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Culinary Delights program at 1:30 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on North Canterbury Road.  Free. All welcome. 860 546-6671.

 

Fri. May 2

'Lawn Fun'

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present "Fun on the Lawn: A Kids' Fair" from 5 to 8 p.m. Free. 928-4405.

 

‘Peter Pan’

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present Theatreworks musical “Peter Pan” at 10 a.m. and noon at the at Hyde Cultural Center. $3 for groups or 10 or more. $6 for individuals.  Advance reservations at 860-928-2946 www.thethreecs.org

 

Sat. May 3

Tag Sale

POMFRET --- The Pomfret proprietors 8th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale tarts at 7 a.m. Purchase a map to guide you to the many participating residences, businesses and organizations spread throughout town. Maps will be sold for $1 at Pomfret Community School and Christ Church. Profits from map sales and registrations will be donated to Pomfret’s historic Congregational Church in order to help them rebuild after a devastating fire this winter.

 

Sat. May 10

'Madama Butterfly'

WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Madama Butterfly" performed by CT Lyric Opera at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $20 general admission; $20 reserved seating online. www.performingartsnect.org.  860-928-2946.

 

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