Wed. Sept. 20

Art Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Cyclical Existentialism,” artwork by Aaron Stark, through Sept. 28. 

Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “What Does Light Pollution Look Like,” a Virge Lorents photography exhibit, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  860-928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

WILLIMANTIC --- The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Kingdom Animalia: Illustrations from New England" through Oct. 12. Free. All welcome.

 

Library Program

POMFRET ---  The Pomfret Library Friends will present “Intro to Online Genealogy” with Nick Beams at 3 p.m. at the library. Free, but register: 860-928-3475

 

Thur. Sept. 21

Street Fest

WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free entrance, free live music.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Hawk Watch at Bull Hill Overlook at 10 a.m. Weather dependent.  $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Sat. Sept. 23

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present an all-you-can-eat Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room (enter from Livery Street) $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Passport Event

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Post Office Passport Event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the post office on Main Street. Bring the following documents to apply or renew a passport: Application: First-time applicants  (DS-11); Renewals (DS-82). Applications will be available at event; citizenship evidence  First time applicants (Certified birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad); Renewal (Most recent Passport); two forms of ID: Driver’s License or  State ID and Work ID or Student ID; photocopy of ID Front and back of each ID; Passport Photo-Photo services will be available at event (for an additional fee of $15); payment: First-time applicants : Bring 2 checks or money orders can be purchased onsite: Check 1 for the execution fee of $25 and photo of $15 (if applicable) made payable to “Postmaster” and check 2 for the application fee made payable to “US Department of State” (Total fee is dependent upon product(s), service type and delivery request. For Renewals: Check 1 payable to US Department of State; - Check 2 (optional passport photo) $15 made payable to Postmaster.

 

Benefit Concert

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold a “Save the Columns” benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the church. Benefits the church’s column restoration efforts.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Nature Sketchbook Journaling from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. All welcome. Rain or shine. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. ($5 for adults; $3 for kids under 10).

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the 13th annual Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon at 5 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Positively Pomfret

POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the town’s Recreation fields off Rt. 97.

 

Sun. Sept. 24

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 14th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park, Rt. 12. Rain date, Oct. 1. 860-923-9440.

 

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post #13 will hold a golf tournament Sept. 24 at Connecticut National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1. Individual golfers $125; foursomes $500; Tee Sponsorships available $100; Major sponsorships available $1,000. 860-928-7243.

 

Day of Peace

PUTNAM --- The UN International Day of Peace will be held at 2 p.m. at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House Auditorium on Church Street. Bring prayers or thoughts of peace, enjoy singing and fellowship. The theme this year is "There is No Peace When There is Prejudice."

 

Seminar

PUTNAM --- Quest Martial Arts Master Mike Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn will host a free "Back To School" self-defense seminar at 11 a.m. Free, but we ask that you bring a food item to be donated to a local food bank. Space limited. Call 860.928.9218 to reserve spot.

 

Mon. Sept. 25

Blood Drive

DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company 63 on Hartford Pike. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome.  860-315-5175.

 

Blood Drive

POMFRET --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Pomfret School’s  Corzine Athletic Complex on Pomfret Street. 1-800- RED CROSS.

 

Wed. Sept. 27

Book Sale

MANSFIELD --- The Friends of the Mansfield Library will hold its book sale on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the library on Rt. 89. 

 

Thur. Sept. 28

Fund-raiser Trivia

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Light Up Putnam.

 

Fri. Sept. 29

Yard Sale

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30. 

 

Sat. Sept. 30

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Oktoberfest

SOUTHBRIDGE --- Pilsudski Polish American Citizens Club will present Oktoberfest from 1 to 7 p.m. rain or shine. $10 (benefits St John Paul II Food Pantry) available in advance or at the door. Children under 16 with an adult free. 774-318-6088.

 

Book Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Thompson Library/Community Center on Rt. 12. Book donations may be dropped off during regular library hours until noon Sept. 29. Hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted. Large print books and DVDs are in demand. Please no Reader's Digest Condensed Books, text books, encyclopedias or magazines.) Moneys raised help fund the library's children's programs. Helpers needed for set-up at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 28 and at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. Call  860-928-3637 to volunteer.

 

Race/Walk

POMFRET --- The 10th Annual Abolish Breast Cancer 5K Race/Walk will be held at Pomfret Recreation Park. Registration is at 8, the race is at 10 and walkers start after runners. Registration may be made online at abc5kct.com or by calling 860-974-1202. Adults, $30; youth under 18, $25; walkers $25; youth $20. 

 

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its authentic Swedish Meatball supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Sun. Oct. 1

Flu Shots

PLAINFIELD --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a Drive-Thru flu clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at Plainfield High School on Rt. 12, Central Village. 100 free flu shots will be available to people ages 18 and over. No registration necessary. Multiple people per car and arriving with completed paperwork is highly encouraged. Download forms at www.nddh.org/newsevents.

 

Fund-raiser Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church, on Rt. 44 will present “Music of the South at 2:30 p.m. It is a fund-raiser for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. All welcome. A free will offering will be taken for victims of Harvey and Irma. Refreshments.  chepachetbaptist.org.

 

Chicken BBQ

PUTNAM --- A Chicken Barbecue to benefit PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Knights of Columbus on Providence Street.$10. Tickets: PAWS (Rt. 171, Woodstock), Joseph's Jewelers (School Street, Putnam), and Knights of Columbus in Putnam. 

 

Mon. Oct. 2

Garden Club

WOODSTOCK --- The QUIET CORNER GARDEN CLUB will present “Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter” at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park road. New members welcome: www.quietcornergardenclub.org.

 

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.

 

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its First Fridays event from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Sat. Oct. 7

Super Hero Fun Day

WAUREGAN --- The 2nd Annual Super Hero Fun Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at United Services Wauregan Office on Putnam Road. The free, family event is sponsored by United Services Youth Service Bureau and features local first responder and other super heroes as well as a variety of super hero themed activities and a free lunch. Please RSVP by Sept. 22 to Robin at 860-412-8652. For more information, visit www.unitedservicesct.org.

 

Finnish Event

CANTERBURY --- The 7th Annual Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at the Finnish American Heritage Society at North Canterbury Road.  Indoor artisan exhibits and craft demonstrations. Tours of the Finnish Heritage Museum and Finnish sauna. Refreshments, live music, handicapped accessible. Free admission. 

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Tractor Supply store on Rt. 44 will host a farmers market. Seeking farmers, crafters and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods. To register, vendors can visit TSCEventPartners.com or the Putnam store. Nonprofit organizations and food trucks are also welcome to register.

 

Sat. Oct. 14

Craft Fair

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s on Hartford Pike in Dayville. Crafters wanted. 203 583 5073,  or the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society. 

 

Sat. Oct. 21

Church Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Harvest Fair and Luncheon ’17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. downtown. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Tackle the Trail

POMFRET --- The QVCC Foundation annual fund-raiser, Tackle the Trail, will start at 9 a.m. at the Airline Trail and run to Willimantic. You can run as an individual or as a relay team. $100 for individual runner or relay team (up to 5 runners) $200. Supports foundation’s mission, to raise funds so that all residents of northeastern Connecticut are provided the opportunity to attend QVCC.  regardless of income, to support education excellence, technological advancement, and professional 860- 932- 4174 .

 

Open House

PUTNAM --- King Cadillac GMC on Pomfret Street will hold its annual Open House and Customer Appreciation event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, free fall checkups, displays and more.

 

Open House

POMFRET --- Pomfret School will hold an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Limited interview slots available. Registration required: 860.963.6120.

 

Steak Supper

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold an all-you-can-eat steak supper at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $20. No tickets at door. 974-0256.

 

Fri. Oct. 27

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town’s Recreation Department will present Trick or Treat on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Sat. Nov. 4

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church dining room (enter from Livery Street). $15 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Tailgate

POMFRET --- Pomfret School will hold a Fall Tailgate at Parsons Lodge from 2 to 4 p.m. Food, fun, and home athletic contests.

 

Sat. Nov. 11

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its authentic Swedish Meatball supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Sat. Nov. 18

Holiday Fair

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its Holiday Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available. 

 

Thur. Nov. 23

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its annual Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 860-928-4405.

 

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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