Wed. Oct. 29

Art Exhibit

DANIELSON --- QVCC will present an exhibit, “Chernobyl + 20 + 8: This is our land – we still live here,” in the Spirol Gallery through Nov. 7.

 

Thur. Oct. 30

Poetry

DANIELSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Community College Fine Arts and English Departments, in partnership with the Connecticut Poetry Circuit, will host a Waiting for Yoko Spoken Word Series Reading and Open Mic event at 6 p.m.  in the QVCC Spirol Gallery. Free. All welcome.

 

Fri. Oct. 31

Halloween Stroll

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its Halloween Stroll from 5 to 7 p.m. It's part of the Putnam Halloween festivities. 928-4405.

 

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Trick or Treat Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the downtown area from Union Square to the area of Jade Garden. 

 

Sat. Nov. 1

Roast Beef Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $12; kids 12 and younger, $5. Proceeds shared with community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.

 

Fall Fair

ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will  hold its fall fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the senior center. Lunch available. 429-0129.

 

Bluegrass

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band at 7:30 p.m. $16 general admission; $10 season ticket holders. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or 928-7887. Tickets available at the door.

 

Bottle Collection

DAYVILLE ---  Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, junction of routes 12 and 101. Dry  cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720. Please do not call Wibberley’s.

 

Food Drive

PUTNAM --- There will be a food drive for northeastern Connecticut’s many needy people from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Please bring your non-perishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations, to help your neighbors in need. If you can’t get there in person, then please mail your check now, made out to “Project Northeast,” to Fr. Richard Archambault, Director, Project Northeast, 81 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260.

 

Fund-raiser Run

 EASTFORD --- Nine-year-old Kenny Botting of Eastford underwent major brain surgery Sept. 29 and to support the family, the Eastford Recreation Commission and the Town of Eastford are sponsoring “Fun Run for Kenny” at noon at Eastford Elementary School. Suggested donation: $20. Preregister by Oct. 22 to receive a T-shirt. 860-933-8102. Donations: Make  checks payable to: Town of Eastford  with “Kenny Botting” in the memo line and mail to: Town of Eastford-Kenny Run, P.O. Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242.       

 

Sun. Nov. 2

Autumn Concert

WILLIMANTIC ---  The Willimantic Orchestra will present its Autumn Concert:  Classically Regal at 3 p.m. at Shafer Auditorium at ECSU. Free.  860.429.0865 

 

Wed. Nov. 5

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Free. No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process. 860-774-1253

 

Fri. Nov. 7

Trivia Night

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The QVR Rotaract Club, part of the Putnam Rotary Club, will hold its second annual QVR Rotaract Trivia Night fund-raiser at the K of C Banquet Hall. Doors open at 5; dinner at 6. Register a team by Oct. 31.

 

Sat. Nov. 8

‘Tasty’ Fund-raiser

PUTNAM ---  Pet Pals Northeast will hold a Wine and Beer Tasting fund-raiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Putnam Elks on  Edmond Street.  $25 per person. Purchase at: Uncle Dan’s Wine Beer & Liquor, Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital, Danielson, or by mail at Pet Pals, PO Box 64, Plainfield, CT 06374.   860-317-1720.

 

Yuletide Festival

PUTNAM --- The Yuletide Festival, sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall on Providence Street. 

 

Tiffany Program

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society will present a free program, “Tiffany Connections" by Margaret Weaver, Killingly town historian after a 1:30 p.m. drawing, at the Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street.

 

Food Drive

PUTNAM ---  There will be a food drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 21 and Cargill Council 64, KofC. Benefits Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. Mailed monetary donations welcome: Interfaith Human Services of Putnam, P.O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260. 860 928-0169.

 

Holiday Craft Fair

CANTERBURY --- A Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center off Rt. 14. Fund-raiser for Paddle for a Cure.

 

Sun. Nov. 9

Turkey Trot

THOMPSON --- The Citizen’s National Bank 5K Cross Country Turkey Trot and & 2.5K/5K Turkey Wobble will be held, rain or shine , at West Thompson Lake. The Turkey Wobble (2.5K or 5K walk) begins at 9 a.m. and the Turkey Trot (5K run) begins at 10:05 a.m. Seven age divisions. No dogs. Register on-line at www.thompsonrec.org or stop by Thompson Recreation in Town Hall.  Benefits TEEG Food Bank, Thompson Trails ad Parks. You may also help by soliciting pledges from people that can’t make the event. Bring pledges with you on Nov. 10th with donor's name, address, email, and amount or mail check with pledge sheet to P.O. Box 899, N. Grosvenordale.  Collect $50 or more in pledges and registration fee is waived.  860-923-9440.  

 

Vendor Event

WEBSTER --- A Splash of Panache Vendor Event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Point Breeze Restaurant. Benefits St. Joseph School. $20. For tickets: 508-949-3517.

 

Fund-raiser Concert

POMFRET --- Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut will present Frederick Moyer, pianist, at 4 p.m. at the Tang Center at Rectory School. $25 and $15 tickets. 860-442-7890.

 

Sat. Nov. 15

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE ---  The  Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present its authentic Swedish Meatball Supper served family style from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Takeout available. Tickets at the door.

 

Sat. Nov. 22

Holiday Crafts

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special visitor for kids from 10 a.m. to noon (parents bring your cameras).

 

Christmas on the Hill

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church UCC on Rt. 169 will present Christmas on the hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch begins at 11. Handbell miniconcerts throughout the day.  firstchurchwoodstock.org

 

Sun. Nov. 23

Turkey Shoot

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold its annual Turkey Shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. Public invited. 860-923-2967

 

Fri. Nov. 28

'Nutcracker'

PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre and the Bradley Playhouse will present "Nutcracker," a contemporary adaptation, at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 at the Bradley. $20 adults; $15 students and seniors. 928-7887.