Wed. Jan. 21

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.

 

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.

 

 Bluegrass Show

KILLINGLY --- A Bluegrass Show featuring the Charter Oak Bluegrass Band along with Nick Anderson and Shady Creek will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Killingly Grange Hall on Rt. 101. Doors open at 6. $12 donation. Pasta supper at 6 p.m. for $8. 860-564-1018.

 

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.  $19 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.  $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Sun. Feb. 1

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 starting at 4 p.m.  Feb. 1 and running through Feb. 2 at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Registration required. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

'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.  $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Mon. Feb. 2

Senior Meeting

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be holding its monthly meeting after a brown bag lunch at noon at the Pomfret Senior and Community Center on Mashamoquet Road.

 

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.

 

Gardening Workshop

VERNON --- The UConn Home and Garden Education Center will hold a “Vegetable Pest and Disease Workshop II: Solanaceae and Legumes” from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tolland County Agricultural Center.   860-486-6740.

 

Sun. Feb. 15

Fund-raiser Fishing Derby

THOMPSON --- The annual Steve Bousquet fund-raiser fishing derby will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club. Funds go to the Westfield Congregational Church of Danielson’s Aspire campaign. For more info, call 860-774-5821.

 

Thur. Feb. 19

Flower Show

HARTFORD --- The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show will be held Feb. 19 through 22 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The UConn Soil Testing Lab will offer free soil pH testing. Bring in a half cup of soil for testing. 860-486-6740.

 

Fri. Feb. 20

'Alice in Wonderland'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "Alice in  Wonderland" at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

Sat. Feb. 21

Camper Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Camper Game Day  from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12 at the Brooklyn Extension Service facility on Wolf Den rod in Brooklyn. $15/child, everyone welcome. Pre-registration requested: 860-974-1122.

 

Thur. March 19

Basketball Shootout

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ray Brousseau Senior Game will be held at the Putnam High School gym. Girls’ game starts at 5:30; boys at 7. Admission $1 students/senior citizens  $3 adult.

 

Garden Conference

STORRS --- The UConn 2015 Garden Conference will be held at the UConn campus. Fee. Registration required. 860-486-6740.