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Wed. May 16
Artist Show
POMFRET --- The Northeast CT Art Guild is having an Artist's show through May 31 at the Vanilla Bean Café. Art is available for purchase. Free. All welcome during restaurant hours. www.NECTAG.ORG
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library --- Thompson Spring Student Art Showcase through May 29. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Focus on Birds: Featuring David Stumpo & Nancy Barrett” through May 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thur. May 17
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Carpool to Bull Hill. $7 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Incredible Edible Arts & Crafts” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Festival
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free admittance (donations accepted), free, live entertainment!
Fri. May 18
Denim and Diamonds
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Denim and Diamonds fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Course. 860-774-8001.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Afternoon Bird Walk” at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Film Screening
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present the comedy, “The Big Year,” film at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aubuchon Hardware. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Book Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 18 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 19 in the church basement.
Sat. May 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon 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 to register and for list of materials.
Church Supper
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a BBQ Chicken Supper from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Eat in or takeout. WestfieldUCC.org/Eat
Chicken BBQ
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's annual Chicken BBQ will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. $12. Takeout available at 3:30. 860-480-3648.
Chicken BBQ
PUTNAM --- The Knights of Columbus on Providence Street will host a chicken barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. $15. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21 Summer Camp Fund. For tickets: Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam, or call (860) 928-7241.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “90 Bird Day” from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $20 for CAS members; $35 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Chicken BBQ
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's annual Chicken Barbecue will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. All welcome. $12. Takeout available starting at 3:30. 860-480-3648.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon at Pomfret Center will present “Baby Birds Up Close” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for CAS members; $7 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
BBQ Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- There will be a chicken barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. $15. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21 Summer Camp Fund. Tickets: visit Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam, or call (860) 928-7241.
Wheels for Meals
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 7th annual TEEG Wheels for Meals – Ride to Feed Kids, will be held today, beginning at 15 Thatcher Road. 15-, 35- and 60-mile rides. $40 registration for this fund-raiser. www.wheelsformeals-rideforkids.org
Book Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Public Library will present a book sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Room at Town Hall. http://canterburylibrary.org/
Rabies Clinic
CANTERBURY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Canterbury Fire Station on Rt. 14. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Sun. May 20
Book Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Lions Club Craft Fair and Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roseland Park. Benefits Lions’ community service activities, including vision screenings and assistance for vision problems. Free admission. https://www.facebook.com/WoodstockLions/
Healing Service
PUTNAM --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church on Grove Street. Prayer teams available. Service includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. 860-928-3510.
May Breakfast
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church will host a May Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Free will donation.
Mon. May 21
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 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.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Meditation for Total Wellness” at 7 p.m.
Tues. May 22
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Experiments with Light” at 4:30 p.m.
Fri. May 25
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER--- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169. 1-800 RED CROSS.
Wed. May 30
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Genealogy Workshop” at 3:30 p.m.
Thur. May 31
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Writing Workshop: Love and Heartbreak” at 7 p.m. at the Old Town House. Register at pomfretlibrary.org.
Victorian Days
WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic Victorian Days will be held May 31 through June 3. Music, history, tours. victorianwillimantic.org
Trivia Challenge
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will sponsor a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Special Olympi