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Wed. Jan. 30
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library are sponsoring the Art @ the Library series at the Thompson Public Library with the exhibit “Pourtuitous” by Sarah Sabka through Jan. 31.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit” through Feb. 24. Free. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Jan. 31
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Quilts of Valor.
WWI Presentation
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present Christine Pittsley, director for CT State Library's WWI Initiatives, at 7 p.m. at the Old Town House. Pittsley will explore Connecticut's role in Seicheprey, France, the site of the first WWI German offensive against American troops, specifically Connecticut's 102nd Infantry Regiment. Sponsored by the CT State Library.
Fri. Feb. 1
Pasta Fund-raiser
DANIELSON --- The Ellis Tech Class of 2019 will present a pasta dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ellis Tech cafeteria. Benefits Project Safe Grad. $7 or four for $25. 860-412-7538.
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-28-7887.
Sat. Feb. 2
February Freeze
POMFRET --- The PCS February Freeze 5k Run/Walk will start at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret School – Parsons Lodge. Snow date Feb. 3. $30 per person. Register at www.pomfretcommunityschool.org/februaryfreeze. Proceeds to go Pomfret Community School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
Fund-raiser Dinner Dance
HAMPTON --- Day Kimball Healthcare and the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital will present a Valentine Dinner Dance & 125th Anniversary Celebration starting at 5 p.m. at StoneHurst at Hampton Valley. $50. Benefits board’s pledge for renovations and expansions at DKH. Reservations: www.daykimball.org/events/125th.
Acorn Adventure
GRISWOLD --- The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventure: Winter Birds, will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Hopeville State Park on Hopeville Road. Meander around the park in search of winter birds. Along the way we’ll gather some pinecones and then stop and make pine cone bird feeders to take home and hang in your yard. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-28-7887.
Story/Craft
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library is holding a Story & Craft for children at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9. Register by Feb. 2 at 860-974-0125 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PomCon ComicCon
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public library will present Fandom mini-convention at the library. The day includes Sport Stacking at 10 a.m., Cosplay Parade at 11:30 a.m., and Graphic Novel Illustration Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Scavenger hunts, crafts, and more. Details at pomfretlibrary.org.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Nature Journaling from 1 to 4 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 nonmembers. Register at: 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present Nature Tracking Hike from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bull Hill Wyndham Land Trust. $50 for CAS members; $60 nonmembers. Register at: 860-928-4948.
Sun. Feb. 3
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-28-7887.
Mon. Feb. 4
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present the “Connecticut Bird Atlas --- Off and Running” at 6:30 p.m. (snow date: Feb. 5). Free. 860-928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 6
Entrepreneurship Workshop
POMFRET ---- The Pomfret Public Library will present “READY: Basics of Business Startup - what you need to consider in the early stages of business development” at 2 p.m. at the library. It’s sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration and Pomfret Public Library. Register at: pomfretlibrary.org.
New Year
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig, at 12:30 p.m. in the Dr. Robert E. Miller Auditorium.
Art Opening
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will present the opening of the Ann C. Rosebrooks Retrospective at 5:30 at the SPIROL Art Gallery.
Fri. Feb. 8
Textile Exhibit
WILLIMANTIC --- The remarkable life of Sidonia Perlstein, Holocaust survivor and clothing designer, will be on display Feb. 8 through April 28 at the Windham Textile and History Museum from Feb. 8 - April 28. "Sidonia's Thread: Crafting a Life from Holocaust to High Fashion" will showcase up to 50 garments created by Perlstein during her years in America. This project is funded by the Hochberg Committee for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at the Temple Bnai Israel; Connecticut Humanities, the Windham Textile and History Museum; and the CSU-AAUP 2018-19 University Research Grant. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $7 for general admission; $5 for students and seniors (62+); free for museum members and kids under 5 years old, and Eastern students. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-28-7887.
Sat. Feb. 9
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Fire & Ice will take place from noon to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-28-7887.
Potato Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- There will be a baked potato buffet will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church. $5. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21. 860-928-7241.
Sun. Feb. 10
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 2 p.m. Feb. 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-28-7887.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “How to Use Your Digital Camera – Photography Class with Fred Bird” from 2 to 5 p.m. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Mon. Feb. 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “How to Use Your Digital Camera – Photography Class with Fred Bird” from 2 to 5 p.m. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 13
Entrepreneurship Workshop
POMFRET --- The Pomfret public Library will present “SET: Essentials of becoming credit-ready -where to get money for your business, the five C’s of Credit, and business loans” at 2 p.m. at the library. Sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration and Pomfret Public Library. Register at: pomfretlibrary.org.
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