Wed. Nov. 19

Art Exhibit

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

 

Thur. Nov. 20

Photo Workshop

POMFRET --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Audubon Center  for a discussion and hands-on workshop on "Abstract" photography.  Bring  camera, questions. All photographers welcome.

 

Fri. Nov. 21

Food Drive

PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford’s annual Food Drive to benefit Project Northeast a community food bank will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at WINY Radio Station on Pomfret Street. Monetary donations are welcome!

 

RSVP Deadline

PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council and the Putnam Science Academy will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Service Nov. 25 at PSA on Maple Street. Dinner is at 6, service is at 7:30. All welcome. Free, although donations to Daily Bread will be accepted. Reserve by Nov. 21, 928-5010.

 

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.

 

Concert

KILLINGLY --- ShoreGrass group will perform bluegrass, folk, old-time and original music, following a performance by Nick Anderson and his band Shady Creek at 7 p.m. at the Killingly Grange. $12 at door.  Refreshments available

 

Auction

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School . Annual Goods and Services Auction will be held at 5 p.m. Fund-raiser  for the annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C.  Pasta dinner for $5. 6:15 p.m live auction starts.

 

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

 

Performance

WILLIMANTIC --- Folk music duo, Aztec Two-Step perform at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Valley Street. $25. Benefits Covenant Soup Kitchen & Emergency Food Pantry.  860-429-4220.

 

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

 

Auditions

PUTNAM ---The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for “Caught in the Net,” a British comedy farce, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Hard Auditorium at Pomfret School. Show dates in January and February. 928-7887.

 

Thanksgiving Service

PLAINFIELD --- The Plainfield Area Churches Ecumenical Ministries will present an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Bring stuffing mix, cranberry sauce or canned veggie.

 

Wed. Nov. 26

String Quartet

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church's Music at the Meeting House series will present the Aurea String Quartet at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Open to the public without charge, but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments

 

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.