Wed. May 18

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present a book club meeting at 12:30 p.m. 928-7459.

 

Wed. May 11

Art Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Reflections From a Lifetime” by Magdalene Jourdan through May 25. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5. 860-923-9779

 

Thur. May 19

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 27 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.

 

Fri. May 20

Mystery Meander

COVENTRY --- The TLGV Mystery Member Meander, Somewhere in Coventry! Will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. 4 different trails combine to offer 2 miles of varied habitat, following along a river. No stroller, leashed dogs OK. We’ll take 1.5-2 hours to explore all the nooks and crannies here! FREE for TLGV members or soon-to-be members. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for secret location! 

 

History Program

THOMPSON --- A  Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s 1909 Building, Ryscavage Auditorium, on Rt. 12. It’s for  All historical societies, librarians, or other like-minded organizations (and individuals) that focus on preserving and passing on our history. RSVP: 860-774-3300.

 

History Program

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Historical Society will sponsor a talk titled “The Buell Cousins of Eastford: -150 Years of Family, Farm and Community” at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Town Office Building. Free. All welcome. 

 

Historical Collaboration

THOMPSON --- The Last Green Valley and the Thompson Historical Society will hold a program to share resources and expertise from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ryscavage Auditorium at Tourtellotte memorial High School. 860-774-3300 to RSVP.

 

Sat. May 21

Touch Truck

THOMPSON --- NOW will hold its second annual Touch a Truck Weekend fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 and May 22 at the Thompson Speedway. $10 per car. Free parking and admission for adults and kids. 

 

Chicken BBQ

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society on Rt. 169 will hold its annual chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. $12 for adult. Takeout available.  860-928-4749.

 

Swedish Meatball Supper

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Eat in or take out.  WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

Relay For Life

WOODSTOCK --- The 20th Anniversary northeastern Connecticut Relay For Life will be held May 21 through 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. 

 

Tag Sale

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church on Thompson Common. No entrance fee.

 

Auditions

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for “Mary Poppins” from 1 to 4 p.m. May 21 for children and adults and from 6 to 8 p.m. May 22 for adults only. The show is in August. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org/audition-information.

 

Sun. May 22

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Aurera Ensemble, a highly acclaimed string trio, will give a spring concert at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House, home to the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. Free but a freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments follow.  chepachetbaptist.org.

 

Fishing Derby

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will hold its annual Noe Poulin Fishing Derby at Rotary Park for kids 5 to 15. Registration is FREE and starts at 8 a.m. Derby runs from 9 to noon. 

 

Tues. May 24

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.

 

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “SkippyjonJones Snow What” 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. 

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

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