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Wed. March 21
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present “Intro to Online Genealogy: Free Online Sources Part 2,” at 3 p.m. at the library. Free. 860-928-3475.
Nature Program
HOLLAND, Mass. --- The Last Green Valley will present “Notable and Notorious: Curious and Infamous Characters from The Last Green Valley” at 1 p.m. at the Holland Community Center on Brimfield Road. All welcome. 860-774-3300.
Fri. March 23
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Sat. March 24
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- There will be a food drive for local, needy people from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Please bring your nonperishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Easter Bunny will be there. You can also mail your check to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. P.O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260.
Spaghetti Supper
UNION --- The Congregational Church of Union on Rt. 190 will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for kids. Handicap accessible. Eat in or take out.
Lasagna
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until it’s gone. $10.
Sun. March 25
Palm Sunday Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will host the Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Local church choirs will take part.
Nature Program
LEBANON --- The Last Green Valley will present “The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventure: Treasure Hunting on the Trails” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Camp Laurel on Clubhouse Road. Open to kids and their families. Visit www.letterboxing.org for more info.
Spring Concert
CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House will open its 28th spring season with a concert at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. Public welcome. No charge but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments after the concert. chepachetbaptist.org.
Mon. March 26
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Film Series
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center, in partnership with the Town of Pomfret Green Team, will present “Merchants of Doubt” at 6:30 p.m. at the center on Day Road. Snow date: March 27. Free. 860-28-4948.
Wed. March 28
‘Freedom Train’
WOODSTOCK --- Harriet Tubman, and the inspiring story of the Underground Railroad, come to life when The Three C’s presents Theatreworks USA from New York with their production of “Freedom Train” at 10 a.m. at the Center for the Arts at Woodstock Academy, Rt. 169. Tickets are $4 per person for groups of 10 or more, and $6 per person for under 10. For info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thur. March 29
Trivia Night
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present a TRIVIA Challenge fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Arc Quinebaug Valley.
Sat. March 31
Nature Program
DANIELSON --- The Last Green Valley will present “Dark Sky in The Last Green Valley --- Light Pollution 101” from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Last Green Valley Office Conference Room on Main Street. Program appropriate for all ages 6 and older. 860-774-3300.
Sun. April 1
Happy Easter!
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Focus on Birds” featuring local artists David Stumpo & Nancy Barrett, at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through May 31. 860-928-4948.
Wed. April 4
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Woodcock Walk” at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. April 7
Production
WOODSTOCK VALLEY --- Broadway Live Productions will present "The Conncert" April 7 and 8 at the Center for the Arts at The Woodstock Academy. Benefits Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. Tickets: at the Hale YMCA in Putnam or online at www.theconnecticutconcert.com.
Empty Bowls
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam and Sawmill Pottery’s annual Empty Bowl fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Putnam High School’s cafeteria. $20. 860-928-4405.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Survival 101: Fire Making” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Long Pond Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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