Wed. Nov. 4

Art Show

THOMPSON ---  Art @ the Library will present "Hearts, Hands & Homes," a community collaborative for foster care and adoption's "Color Me Blue," through Nov. 28 at the Thompson Public Library.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit, “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush,” through Dec. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free.

 

Thur. Nov. 5

History Program

BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Historical Society will sponsor Emeritus State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni who will present the illustrated lecture “The Search for Ezra Chamberlin and the Confederate Submarine H. L. Hunley,” at 7:30 p.m. at Brooklyn’s Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Rt. 6. All welcome. Refreshments.   860-774-7728

 

Fri. Nov. 6

Holiday Preview

WOODSTOCK --- Garden Gate Florist on Rt. 171 will present a Holiday Preview with a centerpiece demo at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and a larger preview from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7. A hands-on class will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 7. ($60) Call 928-0571 to register.

 

Sat. Nov. 7

Yuletide Fest

PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella Circle 543 of St. Mary Church is looking for vendors for its Yuletide Festival which will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. 860 928 5014

 

Fall Fair

ASHFORD --- The Ashford Seniors Fall Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center on Tremko Lane, across from Town Hall. Lunch available. Tables $20. 860-428-6502.

 

Roast Beef

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Dining room entrance is on Livery Street. $15 adults; kids 12 and younger, $5. Profits shared with community charities. Takeout available. 860-928-4405.

 

Pork Dinner

DAYVILLE --- The Killingly Brooklyn Interfaith Council will host a Roast Pork Dinner at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph's parish hall. Benefits the Fuel Bank. $12 for adults; $8 for kids under 10. Tickets at local faith communities and at the door.  860-774-0106.  

 

Yuletide Festival

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

 

Lasagna

BROOKLYN --- A Take Out Lasagna Dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m (or until it’s gone) at the Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169. $10. 

 

Holly Fair

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host The Holly Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Coffee hour will take place all day long.  A luncheon will be served beginning at 11:30.   860-928-7449 .

 

Pork Supper

QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen’s parish will hold a roast pork supper and drawing from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish center on Rt. 197. $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.

 

Festival

QUINEBAUG --- The VFW Auxiliary to the Thompson Memorial Post 10088 will present a Harvest and Holly Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post on Rt. 131. Benefits veterans and community programs.

 

Sun. Nov. 8

Acorn Adventure

POMFRET --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure’s “Turkey Tracks & Facts,” will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park on Hampton Road. Crafts & snacks included.  860-774-3300

 

Open House

WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter Holiday Open House will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at PAWS on Rt. 171. 860-336-7129

 

Concert

CHEPACHET --- At 2:30 p.m. the Music at the Meeting House at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War with a concert featuring the historic Providence Brigade Band (chartered in 1847), one of the country's oldest and most famous performers of authentic Civil War music. All welcome. Free. Free will offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served. :chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948. 

 

Wed. Nov. 11

Veterans Ceremony

DANIELSON ---  Quinebaug Valley Community College will hold its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at 2 p.m. at the college’s Veterans’ Garden on the Danielson Campus. The ceremony will include the dedication of the new bricks each honoring a veteran. Almost 400 bricks already lay in the Veterans’ Garden which was created in 2010 with the goal of having a place where local veterans could be honored and remembered.  Since then, the garden has grown from a simple brick walkway, to plants via horticulture advice from Masters Gardner Service, and a memorial bench.

 

Art at Library

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Art @ the Library will present “Hearts, Hands & Homes” a community collaborative for foster care and adoption’s “Color Me Blue,” through Nov. 28 at the Thompson Public Library. 

 

Thur. Nov. 12

Tech Safety

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Middle School PTO and Jog With Judy will present a technology safety seminar community event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the gym for parents/guardians, educators and community members. Free childcare. Refreshments at 6.  

 

History Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “A History of the Woodstock Academy” by Dr. Robert J. Smith at 7 p.m. at the library. All welcome. Free. 860-928-3475

 

Play

THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present the play “The Poet and the Rent” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13 at the Irwin Black Box Theater. Free but reservations recommended. 860-923-9565.

 

Fri. Nov. 13

Santa Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Santa and Mrs. Merry Claus Pay a Festive Visit” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at Town Hall. Free. All welcome. Bring favorite cookies to share for refreshments. http://canterburyhistorical.org/?

 

Sat. Nov. 14

Swedish Meatball Supper

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

 

Holiday Bazaar

PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street will hold its holiday bazaar from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch begins at 11. 

 

Hazardous Waste

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will hold a household hazardous waste collection day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Middle School. Putnam residents only. 860-963-6800, ext. 3, option 6.

 

Tues. Nov. 17

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Wed. Nov. 18

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Miss Nelson is Missing” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades K-4. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Fri. Nov. 20

Moveable Feast

THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present Tastefully New England --- A Moveable Feast, at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 860-774-8001 for tickets.

 

Sat. Nov. 21

Craft/Bake Sale

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 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Nature Store

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will open its Holiday Nature Store today. It runs through Dec. 23 and is located at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948. 

 

Fri. Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Reservations required. Free will donation. 860-928-4405.

 

Camper Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a “Black Friday Camper Game Day” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12.  Games, food and fun for the kids while parents go shopping, lunch and snacks included !!!   Admission is $15/child. All welcome.    Pre-registration requested: 860-974-1122 .

 

 

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