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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.
Fri. March 30
Spring Program
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will present “The Art of the Sit Spot” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the James Goodwin Conservation Center on Potter Road. Short hike. Dress for the weather and bring a small mat or towel to sit on, if you wish. For ages 12 to adult. 860-455-9534.
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.
Spring Program
CHAPLIN --- The Last Green Valley will present “Wildflower Walk” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Joshua’s Trust Hubbard Sanctuary/Agnes’ Pasture. No dogs or kids under 12. 2 mile walk. Register at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Spring Program
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will present “Colonial Gardens” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the James Goodwin Conservation Center on Potter Road. 860-455-9534.
Spring Program
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Last Green Valley will present “Spring/Easter Saturday Full Moon Walk” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hodges Village Dam on Howarth Road. Canceled if very rain. Sponsored by US Army Corps of Engineers. 1 mile. www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Hodges-Village-Dam.
Spring Program
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will present “Blue Moon Night Hike” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the James Goodwin Conservation Center on Potter Road. Bring headlamp or flashlight if desired. 860-455-9534.
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.
Mon. April 2
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.
Garden Program
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club is hosting a program on "Butterflies and How to Attract Them" by Master Gardener Pam Lee at 7 p.m.at S. Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park Road. $5 nonmember fee (which can be used towards a membership fee).
Mon. April 3
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Incredible Edible Arts & Crafts” at 4:30. Register at 860-928-3451.
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.
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present the 15th Annual Thompson Community Art Show “The World Around Us,” through April 27. A reception will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 4. 860-923-9779
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.
Pancake Breakfast
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Finn Hall on Rt. 169. Prices vary.
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.
Bottle Can Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Killingly Town Garage on Rt. 12. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. April 8
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Mon. April 9
Spring Program
KILLINGLY --- The Last Green Valley will present “Spectrum of Sports” from 10 a.m. to noon at Killingly High School. Register online at www.NOWinMotion.org. Free.
Spring Program
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will present “The Art of the Sit Spot” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the James Goodwin Conservation Center on Potter Road. Short hike. Dress for the weather and bring a small mat or towel to sit on, if you wish. For ages 12 to adult. 860-455-9534.
Tues. April 10
Tech Fair
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging is hosting a technology fair on from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Please bring your IPhone, Android or other communication device along with any questions you have about how to use its various functions. Staff from the Putnam Verizon store answering questions. We will also have a table with information on how to access free senior applications. Free. All welcome. Light refreshments.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Thur. April 12
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “EGGS-cellent Experiments” at 4:30. Register at 860-928-3451.
Fri. April 13
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Blood Drive
S. WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Fire Bungay Brigade, on Rt. 171. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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