Wed. Jan. 14

Ranger Talk

VOLUNTOWN --- The Last Green Valley’s Free Ranger Talk will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Voluntown Public Library. Chief Ranger Bill's Talk will speak on "On The Wild Side: Exploring the Flora and Fauna of The Last Green Valley."

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit and sale, "Playful Celebration of a Bountiful Terrain," photography by Virge Lorents through Jan. 30 at the center on Day Road. A portion of all sales benefits the center. Free. 928-4948.

 

Fri. Jan. 16

Teen Weekend

POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will hold its Winter Teen Weekend from 5:30  p.m. Jan. 16 to 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Brooklyn Ext. Service on Wolf Den Road. Food, games, sledding, leadership skills and more for teens 13 – 18. $50.  Preregistration required by Jan. 11.  860-974-3379 .

 

Sat. Jan. 17

Farmers Market

DAYVILLE --- The Killingly Grange No. 112, 801 Hartford Pike, farmers market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Locally grown fresh produce, maple syrup, cheese, canned preserves, handmade crafts and gift market products by local artist.

 

Sun. Jan. 18

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. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.

 

Adventure

THOMPSON --- Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure: Try the Tri-State Marker will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. along the Air Line Trail in Thompson, then take the trail up to the Tri-State Marker, where we can be in three states all at the same time - CT, MA, and RI. Dogs on leashes welcome, but please be prepared to clean up after your dog. Meet at E. Thompson Rd. & New Rd.  Extreme weather (snow, ice, rain) will cancel this event.  Cancellation will be noted on The Last Green Valley’s Facebook page.

 

Tues. Jan. 20

Flu Vaccination

BROOKLYN --- The Northeast District Department of Health on South Main Street will hold a Flu Vaccination Clinic for children and adults from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Medicare and most insurances accepted, or pay only $30 by cash or check.   

 

Thur. Jan. 22

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Online Course

The American Job Center in Danielson will present free two-hour online courses to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills, “Wired for Work” Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on through the Metrix Learning System. E-Training licenses allow 90 days of unlimited free access to over 5,000 career-focused courses.    For info and to register, call 860-412-7000.

 

Fri. Jan. 23

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- Artique, at 75 Main St., will teach painting step-by-step (music and bring your own wine) from 7 to 9 p.m. as a fund-raiser for NOW. $35.  Reserve your spot now for only $35. www.artiqueputnam.com/event/fundraiser-northeast-opportunities-for-wellness.

 

Sat. Jan. 24

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a winter owl walk at 7 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. Program will cancel in event of bad weather.

 

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. ---  The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.

 

Ham Bean Supper

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Ham & Bean Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  $10/adult; children under 10 eat free.

 

Sun. Jan. 25

Visiting Fellow

POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present award-winning playwright Cheryl L. West, the 2015 Schwartz Visiting Fellow, at 4 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome.

 

Fri. Jan. 30

'Caught in the Net'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15.  860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Jan. 31

'Caught in the Net'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15.  860-928-7887.

 

Sun. Feb. 1 - 2

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the Edwin Way Teale & the Literary Character of Trail Wood writer's workshop series at 4 p.m.  at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Registration required. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Sun. Feb. 1

'Caught in the Net'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15.  860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Feb. 14

'Fire and Ice'

PUTNAM --- The annual Fire and Ice event will take place in downtown Putnam.

 

Church Event

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present "Fire and Ice" events from noon to 8 p.m. at the church, downtown. There will be activities on the lawn including torches, free hot chocolate and a warming by the fire pits.