Wed. Feb. 15

Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Waterbirds in Love: Photography by Carol Lowbeer” through April 28 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present an exhibit,” Art @ the Library: The Monahan Family Artwork & Paintings” until Feb. 28. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Thur. Feb. 16

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Monthly Bird Walk” at 1 .p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Cancelled if rain, snow or high wind. 860-928-4948.

 

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present “Making Sense of the News” with UConn’s Dr. Bradley Wright at 7 p.m. at the library. No registration needed. 860-928-3475

 

Fri. Feb. 17

‘Sister Act’

POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “Sister Act” at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Hard Auditorium on the Pomfret School campus. Free. All welcome.

 

‘Souvenir’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Souvenir” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Feb. 18

Game Day

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will have “Camper Game Day”  for boys and girls, ages 6-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts, etc. Bring outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow on the ground. $15. Register: 860-974-3379.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

 

Turkey Supper

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a roast turkey supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults and $8 for kids ages 10 and younger. Take out available. WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

Empty Bowls

POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present its annual Empty Bowls Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Main House, Dining Hall. $10 for adults, $7 for kids 12 and younger.

 

Sun . Feb. 19

Trolley Trail

BRIMFIELD, Mass. --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure, “Brimfield’s Trolley Trail,” will be held from 1 to 23:30 starting at the Brimfield Trolley Trail parking lot on Rt. 20. Enjoy the scenic old rail bed as we walk & enjoy nature with friends & family. Free. All welcome. Snacks included. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Tues. Feb. 21

Movie, Book

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present a movie and book discussion on “The Light Between Oceans” with movie starting at 1 and discussion following. All welcome. No registration required. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

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.

 

Wed. Feb. 22

Trivia Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. The charity of the night will be DKH Cardiac Rehab.

 

Thur. Feb. 23

'Handful of Rainbows'

THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present "A Handful of Rainbows" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25 at the Irwin Black Box Theatre at Marianapolis. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended as space is limited. 860-923-9565.

 

Sat. Feb. 25

Historical Collaboration

SOUTHBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley will present “Historical Collaboration in the Last Green Valley” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Optical Heritage Museum on Crane Street. Snow date is Feb. 26. RSVP: 860-774-3300.

 

Sun. Feb. 26

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Stroll, Story, Stew and Song” fund-raiser. $25. Register: 860-928-4948.

 

Concert

WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra, a community-based orchestra, will present its Winter Concert: “Scenes from the Country” at 3 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Instructional Center on the ECSU campus. Free, donations are gratefully accepted.

 

Open House

WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter at 244 Rt. 171  will hold an open house from  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 860-336-7129

 

Fri. March 3

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club and Matulaitis Health Care will co-sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Matulaitis Rehab on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

'Tarzan'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Tarzan" at 7:30 p.m. March 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887

 

Sat. March 4

Benefit Dinner

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford Inc. will sponsor its 19th annual spaghetti Dinner/Dance to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at the K of C on Rt. 12. Cocktails are at 6 and dinner is at 7. Donations: $25. 860-928-2731.

 

Horse Symposium

STORRS --- The UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resource’s Department of Animal Science will hold its Annual Horse Symposium on March 4 and 5 at the Horsebarn Hill Arena at the Storrs campus. For more info go to http://animalscience.uconn.edu/horseSymp/index.php. 

 

Sun. March 5

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Wilderness Survival Program” at from 2 to 4 p.m. 860-928-4948.

 

Sat. March 11

Fund-raiser Sing-a-long

WOODSTOCK --- For Pete’s Sake, the 4th Annual Sing-a-long Tribute to Pete Seeger, will be at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Free but suggested donation of $10 to benefit The Carry It On Fund, carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger. Song lyrics will be projected to encourage audience members to sing along.   Refreshments will be provided.

 

Tag Sale

DANIELSON --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library.  860-336-7129

 

Tues. March 14

Dining Fund-raiser

DAYVILLE --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold a dining fund-raiser from 4 to 10 p.m. at the 99 Restaurant and Pub.  860-336-7129

 

Thur. March 16

Senior Shootout

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ray Brousseau Senior All-Star Shootout starting with the girls’ game at 5;30 p.m. at the Putnam High School gym. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and students. 

 

Fri. March 17

'Pirates'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 March 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. March 25

Empty Bowl

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present the Empty Bowl Supper. Two seatings: 4:45 or 6 p.m., at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. $20. All proceeds to Daily Bread. Reservations strongly suggested. 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. April 21

‘Buddy Holly’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. April 23, 30 and May 7. 860-928-7887.

 

Fri. May 12

Golf Tournament

PUTNAM --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club will hold a golf tournament at Connecticut National Golf Course. For more information call 860-428-7661.

 

Fri. June 2

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.

 

Fri. June 9

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Brighton Beach Memoirs ”at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25. 860-928-7887.

 

Fri. June 16

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will hold its 30th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Benefits the Arc Quinebaug Valley. 860-774-2827.

 

Fri. June 30

Performance

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Vanya and Sonia, and Masha and Spike” at 7:30 p.m. June 30, July 1, 7, and 8 and at 2 p.m. July 2 and 9. 860-928-7887.

 

 

Fri. Aug. 11

‘Mermaid’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 13, 20 and 27. 860-928-7887.

 

Fri. Oct. 6

‘Fatal Murder’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Death by Fatal Murder” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, and 22. 860-928-7887.

 

Fri. Dec. 1

‘Bradley Christmas Carol’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “A Bradley Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m.  Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17. 860-928-7887.

 

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