Wed. Nov. 16

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. 860-928-4948.

 

Trivia Night

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation department will present a free trivia night at The Crossings Restaurant (patio). Registration is at 7:30 and the games run from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Donations will be accepted to the Putnam Family Resource Center Holiday Giving Appeal.

 

Fri Nov. 18

Support Group

PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.

 

Sat. Nov. 19

Holly Day Fair

UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union will hold its Holly Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Buckley Highway. Handicap accessible. Santa will be there for photos. 

 

Santa Visit

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host Santa and Mrs. Merry Claus Visit from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Green District Schoolhouse on South Canterbury Road. Bring your own camera. Free. All welcome. Free cookies. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.canterburyhistorical.org/

 

Holiday Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host holiday craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Lunch available. 

 

Bake Sale

CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Public Library will hold a book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the community room. Opens at 8:30 a.m. for members. www.canterburylibrary.org/

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will open its Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 21. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19; noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

Bake Sale

DANIELSON --- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will present its Greek Pastry Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Tasting Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- Putnam - Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a beer and wine tasting event fund-raiser to help homeless and needy animals from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Course. This is a 21+ event. $20.  860-317-1720.  

 

Auction Fund-raiser

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School Annual Goods & Services Live and silent Auction will be held at the school starting with a pasta dinner at 5 ($6). There will also be a bake sale and Tea Cup Baskets is open all night. Silent Auction begins at 5:30 and life auction begins at 6:15. 860-974-1130.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present its Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 21. 860-928-4948.

 

Mon. Nov. 21

Thanksgiving Service

PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will be holding its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at B'nai Shalom on Church Street Many diverse faith groups and ethnic backgrounds will be getting together to share prayers of thanks, music fellowship and refreshments. Free. All welcome. Donations of nonperishable food items or money to Daily Bread will gratefully be accepted.

 

Tues. Nov. 22

Blood Drive

PUTNAM ---  The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS..

 

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

 

Thurs. Nov. 24

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 25

Santa's Coming

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town.

 

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. Admission is $15/child. All welcome. Preregister: 860-974-1122.

 

Sat. Nov. 26

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Owl Walk” at 7 p.m.  $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Nov. 27

Light Parade

PUTNAM --- The Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be held at 5 p.m.  through downtown. Rain date Dec. 4. 

 

Sat. Dec. 3

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Introductory Wildlife Tracing the Monitoring Hike” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bafflin Sanctury. Registration required: 860-928-4948.

 

Holiday Art Show/Sale

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will present its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee, tea, refreshments. 

 

Thur. Dec. 8

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 860-928-0688.

 

Sun. Dec. 11

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will host a Christmas program, “An American Christmas,” At 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free but donations accepted. Chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Sat. Dec. 3

Holiday Fair

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church Brooklyn Center will hold its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Introductory Winter Tracking Hike from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $25 for CAS members; $35 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Dec. 4

Open House

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Taft Pond road. Free. Lunch with Santa is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for kids up to 8; $10 for those 9 and older. Photo with Santa is $8.

 

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