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.

 

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. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

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.

 

Fri. Feb. 24

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. 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.

 

Fantasy Breakfast

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Music Association Fantasy Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. AYCE buffet is $6 for kids 2 to 10; $8 for adults and under two admitted free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Tag Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its Winter Tag Sale '17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 860-928-4405.

 

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

 

Tues. Feb. 28

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.

 

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present Shrove Tuesday Pancake/Sausage Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 860-928-4405.

 

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

 

Concert/Presentation

DANIELSON --- The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present Sarah Jo Burke of Woodstock at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Coffeehouse on First Friday at Westfield Congregational Church. At intermission, the Real Wives of Windham County will present a check to the Veterans Coffeehouse representing proceeds from a benefit concert/dance held in January at Thompson Speedway to benefit veterans in need.

 

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. 

 

Prayer Day

DANIELSON --- World Day of Prayer, "Am I Being Unfair to You?" highlighting economic justice and human rights issues of women in the Phlippines, will be presented at the United Methodist Church of Danielson; Phillipine luncheon at noon, followed by service.  Sponsored by the Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council.

 

Fund-raiser Dinner

PUTNAM --- A fund-raiser Chicken Parmesan Dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 4 at the VFW. Tickets are limited to the first 300 diners. Tickets are $10. For tickets call 860-771-1834 or 860-928-6772 or go to WINY Radio. Benefits “Hometown Heroes” WWII banners project.

 

Sun. March 5

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Wilderness Survival 101 at 2 p.m. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Wed. March 8

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 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

 

Bluegrass Fund-raiser

CANTERBURY --- The Brooklyn country View Restaurant will present a bluegrass concert featuring the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Room. Benefits the Canterbury Historical Society Old Home Day celebration on Oct. 14. $18 in advance, $15 in advance for seniors and kids or $20 at the door. "Canterbury Historical Society" to CHS, PO Box 2, Canterbury CT  06331.  

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Nature Sketchbook Journaling program from 1 to 4 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. March 12

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present the Trail Wood Sign Dedication & Second Sunday Guided Walk at 1 p.m. Dedication is free. Walk is free to CAS members and $5 to nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present the Full Moon Guided Walk at 7 p.m. Free to CAS members and $5 to nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day road will present the Live Eagle Program from 2 to 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $10. 860-928-4948.

 

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

 

Wed. March 15

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

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 18

Food Drive

PUTNAM --- The Boy Scout Troop 21 and Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus will hold a food drive from 9 a.m. to noon at the K of C hall on Providence Street. Benefits Daily Bread. Please bring your nonperishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Or mail checks to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. P. O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 to CAS members; $10 to nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. March 19

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present Nature’s Revolutionaries: the Heroes That Preserved the Garden of Eden at 2 p.m. Free for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

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.

 

Sun. March 26

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present Climate Change and its Effect on Human Health at 2 p.m. Free for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Wed. March 29

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Woodcock Watch at 7 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. April 9

Church Concert

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Palm Sunday Ecumenical concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Free will donations. 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.

 

Sat. April 22

Cordon Bleu Fund-raiser

POMFRET --- RFL Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Pomfret Community School to benefit American Cancer Society. $20 for adults, $10 for children under 10, children 4 and under eat free (chicken tenders). 860-974-1202 or  860-974-2405.

 

Fri. May 5

Fun on Lawn

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present Fun on the Lawn: A Kids’ Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday downtown. Free. 860-928-4405.

 

Book Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its annual Book Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 5 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

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.

 

Sat. May 13

Plant Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Exhibition Building on the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Fund-raiser for the scholarship program.

 

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 860-928-4405.

 

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.