Wed. March 2

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Art

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library’s Pieceful Pleasures, by Laura Salo through March 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 2. Program supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. 860-923-9779

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Prose and Art Exhibit through March 30 at the center on Day Road. 928-4948.

 

Thur. March 3

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “The Appalachian Trail: Sam Ducharme’s Thru-hike” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House.  860-928-3475

 

Comedy

THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present the comedy, “Dearly Departed” at 7 p.m. March 3, 4 and 5 in the Irwin Black Box Theatre. Free. Reservations recommended: 860-923-9565. 

 

Fri. March 4

Inside Yard Sale

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield on Norwich Road will hold an inside yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4 and from 9 a.m. to noon March 5. 

 

Blood Drive

DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will present a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Killingly Intermediate School on Upper Maple Street. For more information call 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Sat. March 5

Comedy All Stars

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Dinner Dance

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Putnam Ford Inc. 18th annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C on Rt. 12. Dinner is at 7. $25 per person. 860-928-2731.

 

Prayer Day

DANIELSON --- World Day of Prayer, highlighting Cuban women's stories of intergenerational wisdom, traditions, and experiences of God's profound love and acceptance;  will be held with luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and service at noon at the United Methodist Church of Danielson.  Sponsored by the Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council.

 

Story Time

N. WOODSTOCK --- The North Woodstock Library is introducing Story Time at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, starting March 5 at the library at 1286 Rt. 169.  860-928-2629. 

 

Culinary Delights

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Culinary Delights program at 1:30 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on N. Canterbury Road. Free. All welcome. Handicapped accessible.  860-546-6671

 

Sun. March 6

Grassland Lecture

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “The Plight of the Grassland Bird” from 2 to 4 p.m. preceded by an optional guided walk at 1 p.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers.928-4948.

 

Mon. March 7

Public Hearing

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Redevelopment Agency will be holding a Public Hearing on the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Application at 6 p.m. in the Putnam Board of Education meeting room – second floor of Town Hall on Church Street. 

 

Garden Program

S. WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present a demonstration by a representative from Garden Gate florist in Woodstock on arranging flowers and designing a terrarium garden at 6:45 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park road. All welcome.

 

Tues. March 8

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

 

Caregivers Group

PUTNAM --- Saint Philip's Church on Grove Street will host a new support group for people providing care or support for a loved one or working in a care profession from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Meeting room is downstairs at rear of church on Pleasant St. Light refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Free: 860-928-3510

 

Thur. March 10

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The IHSP Diaper Bank of NECT will  present the Fourth Annual Celebrity Bartender Night from, 5 to 9 p.m. at the Putnam Lodge of Elks. 

 

Fri. March 11

Basket Bash

WOODSTOCK --- The PTO of Woodstock will be hosting a basket bash from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Elementary School Gym. More than 50 baskets will be featured. Refreshments. Must be present to win. For info:   http://woodstockpto.org

 

 ‘Legally Blonde’

PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre will present “Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical” March 11, 12 and 13 at The Bradley Playhouse.  860-928-7887.

 

 

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Rick Benjamin, conductor and American music revivalist discussing America’s Distinctive Ragtime Music following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at Town Hall. Refreshments follow. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org,

 

Mystery Meander

THOMPSON --- The TLGV March Mystery Meander will be held somewhere in Thompson from 1 to 4 p.m. 5+ miles on mostly flat trail, with some “ups” on a rockier section.  Entire walk is not suitable for strollers, but most is. Leashed dogs ok. Walking stick may be helpful. Plan on 3 hours and maybe and extra surprise. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for secret location.

 

Sat. March 12

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will present a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary Church on Providence St. For more information call 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Sugar House

HAMPTON --- The TLGV March Member Program will be a tour of Bright Acres Farm Sugar House from 1 to 3 p.m. on Old Kings Hwy. Maple syrup will be available for sale & sample warm maple syrup served on vanilla ice cream. Wear boots! RSVP to 860-7743300.

 

Sun. March 13

Rainforest Lecture

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Revenge of the Rainforest: Climate Change and Human Health” at 2 p.m. (preceded by an optional guided walk at 1 p.m.). 928-4948.

 

Thur. March 17

Irish Night Fund-raiser

CANTERBURY --- United Services will host 15th Annual Irish Night at Wrights Mill Farm in Canterbury. Irish Night tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased through March 10 by calling:  Dinner, music and auction. Benefits United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020 

 

Fri. March 18

Garden Conference

STORRS --- The UConn 2016 Garden Conference will be held on the UConn Campus. Fee. Registration required. For information: (860) 486- 6740 

 

Sat. March 19

Empty Bowl Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present The Empty Bowl Supper fund-raiser at 4:45 and at 6 p.m. at the Elk’s Club on Edmond Street. Sawmill Pottery is once again taking part. Benefits Interfaith Human Services of Putnam/Daily Bread. $20. 928-4205.

 

Food Drive

PUTNAM ---  There will be a food drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. It’s sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 21, the Daughters of Isabella and the Knights of Columbus. Benefits Project Northeast, to assist anyone in need throughout this area. Bring non-perishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Or mail check made out to “Project Northeast,” to Fr. Richard Archambault, Director, Project Northeast, 81 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.

 

Paint/Sip

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will present a Paint and Sip Night from 6 to 9 p.m. All supplies included. Light refreshments will be served. $35 860-923-2967

 

Take-out Lasagna Dinner

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at the corner of routes 6 and 169 will hold a Takeout Lasagna Dinner from 4:30 to 6:3- p.m. or until it’s gone. $10.

 

Sun. March 20

Palm Sunday Concert

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present a Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donations.  928-4205.

 

Natural World Lecture

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Finding Out: The Art and Science of Learning About Our Natural World” at 2 p.m. (preceded by an optional guided walk at 1 p.m.). Free to members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

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