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

 

Wed. March 9

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 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.

 

Benefit Concert

DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council will sponsor a benefit concert for the local Fuel Bank at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church, adjacent to Davis Park.  A silent auction of gift baskets and gift certificates from local businesses will also take place.  Refreshments.  A free will offering for the Fuel Bank will be taken.  

 

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 

 

Gardening Program

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Agricultural Committee and the Eastford Public Library will present “Introduction to Vegetable Gardening,” led by John Lorusso, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastford Public Library.

 

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 all of northeastern Connecticut. 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 Take Out 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.

 

Egg Hunt

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold an Easter Egg Hunt and drawing at 1 p.m.  860-923-2967 

 

Acorn Adventure

THOMPSON --- the TLGV March Acorn Adventure will be a Trail Hike and Alpaca Meet & Greet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Morning Beckons Farm on Sand Dam Rd. No dogs. Dress for the weather (boots). Free. All welcome.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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. $7.  860-923-2967

 

Thur. March 31

Speaker

DANIELSON --- The QVCC Foundation will present Casey Sherman, best-selling author of eight acclaimed novels, at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets: $50 for event and dinner.  860-932-4174 .

 

Sun. April 3

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present a Photography Contest & Exhibit (submission deadline March 15) through April 30. Opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. April 3. 928-4948.

 

Tues. April 5

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Henry & Mudge” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Fri. April 8

Avenue Q

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “ Avenue Q” at 7:30 p.m. April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. April 10, 17, 24. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Mon. April 11

Spaghetti Supper

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Grange # 97 annual Spaghetti & Meatball Supper will be held from  5 to 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 6-12. Use Livery Street entrance. Takeout available. 

 

Fri. May 6

First Friday

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present “Fun on the Lawn: A Kid’s Fair” from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the downtown Putnam First Fridays celebration. Free. 928-4205.

 

Book Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present a Book Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7. Proceeds shared with community charities.  928-4205.

 

Sat. May 7

Book Sale

W. WOODSTOCK--- The West Woodstock Library on Bungay Hill Connector will hold a book sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is seeking donations for the sale. Hard cover and paperback books, non fiction, fiction, gardening, cooking, children, vintage and  collectible books. Book donations accepted until noon on May 5.Call for more info or to get address for monetary donations:  860 974-0376.

 

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