Wed. Dec. 7

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.

 

Art Show

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library with a Thompson Winter Student Art Showcase by Thompson Public School art students through Jan. 9 at the library. 860-923-9779

 

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.

 

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of the Pomfret Public Library will present “All is Not Forgotten” book reading by author Wendy Walker at 7 p.m. at the library. 860-928-3475.

 

Presentation

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road will present Jen Watkins from the Northeast CT Transit District. Open to all area seniors.   860-928-7459.

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Town Hall. Call 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Fri. Dec. 9

Caroling

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will host the Woodstock Academy Hill Singers caroling through downtown Putnam from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Holiday Potluck

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society Holiday Potluck Supper will be held at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Room. Free. All welcome. Bring along a potluck contribution of any type of food to share.www.canterburyhistorical.org/.

 

‘A Christmas Carol’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44 will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 19. $19 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. There will also be a mitten tree for contributions. 860-928-7887. 

 

Holiday Concert

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elementary School will present its Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Middle school auditorium. Free. 

 

Sat. Dec. 10

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Nature Sketchbook Journaling from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Love Feast

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ will host the  Moravian Love Feast at 7 p.m.  Sacred music, prayers, candlelight and the sharing of a simple meal of bread and a warm drink.  All welcome. 

 

Card & Tag Making

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold a Holiday Card & Tag making program from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 5-plus including adults.  Registration not necessary. 

 

Holiday Craft Fair

CANTERBURY --- A Paddle for a Cure Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center. Benefits the Day Kimball Oncology Dept. --- "money raised here, stays here."

 

Holiday Gift Fair

GROSVENORDALE --- The American Legion Post 679 will present its second annual Holiday Gift Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post on Rt. 2oo. Spaces available: 860-917-1987.

 

Sun. Dec. 11

Acorn Adventure

STORRS --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure  “UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Holiday,” will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 3636 Horsebarn Hill Rd. Ext. (meet at UConn Dairy Barn). Follow the Animal Trail! Snacks, stickers, fresh air fun. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Nature Program

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

 

Lessons & Carols

POMFRET --- Pomfret School is hosting a candlelight evening of Lessons & Carols at 7 p.m.  in Clark Memorial Chapel. Refreshments will follow in the Main House. All welcome.

 

Holiday Fair

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Community School Holiday Craft and Gift Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments available. Vendor space available. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Concert

CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House will present a special Christmas program titled “An American Christmas” at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House, home to the Chepachet Baptist Church, on Rt. 44. All welcome at no charge,  but a free will offering will be taken. chepachetbaptist.org. 

 

Mon. Dec. 12

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church Call 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Tues. Dec. 13

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.

 

Thur. Dec. 15

Program

DANIELSON --- Day Kimball Healthcare and Quinebaug Valley Community College, in partnership with the Northeast District Department of Health, the HealthQuest Northeast Connecticut Coalition and the Lung Cancer Alliance, will present “Shine a Light on Lung Cancer” from 11 a.m.. to 2 p.m. at QVCC.

 

Fri. Dec. 16

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.

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.  860-923-2967.

 

Sat. Dec. 17

Cookie Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Our Lady of La Salette Church on Rt. 6 will hold a holiday cookie sale, sold by the pound, plus drawings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church basement.

 

Pet Food Collection

BROOKLYN --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, for homeless and needy animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart on Rt. 6.  Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. Not accepting redeemable cans or bottles today.  860-317-1720.

 

Wreaths Across America

PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 and VFW Post 1523 will present Wreaths Across America in Veterans’ Park on Bridge Street at noon. 

 

Tues. Dec. 20

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Tai Chi from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Free but donations welcome. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.

 

Wed. Dec. 21

Solstice Gathering

POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust's Winter Solstice Gathering will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lyon Preserve, Wrights Crossing Road, (just off Rt. 101 and over the bridge on the right, look for land trust signs). Memorial dedication to Dick Booth will be a part of the celebration. Snacks, smiles, and fresh air welcome you all to attend. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Thur. Dec. 22

Cookie Swap

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a cookie swap at 12:15 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present yoga at 1 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.

 

Sat. Dec. 24

Services

THOMPSON --- High Pointe Church on Thompson Road will celebrate Christmas Eve Services at 3 and 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and one service on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. All welcome.  860-935-0357. 

 

Victorian Christmas

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street will present a Victorian Christmas at 9 p.m. Dec. 24. All welcome.

 

Sun. Dec. 25

Merry Christmas!

 

Wed. Dec. 28

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Monthly Bird Walk at 1 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

 

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