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Wed. Feb. 27
Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Portrait of an Artist” by Steve Veilleux through March 28. Opening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 7. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Textile Exhibit
WILLIMANTIC --- The remarkable life of Sidonia Perlstein, Holocaust survivor and clothing designer, will be on display through April 28 at the Windham Textile and History Museum. "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. 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..
Thur. Feb. 28
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM ---The Putnam Lions Club will present Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Young Antlers.
Fri. March 1
‘The Last Romance’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Last Romance” through March 3. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. March 2
Tag Sale
KILLINGLY --- A tag sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine at the Killingly Public Library. Benefits PAWS Cat Shelter. 860-315-1228.
Day of Prayer
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council will present its World Day of Prayer, highlighting Slovenia's history and cultural diversity; at noon at the United Methodist Church of Danielson; Slovenian luncheon at noon; program to follow. All welcome.
Sun. March 3
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a concert featuring Take Note at 3 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Benefits the center’s Education Endowment Fund. Free.
Mon. March 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.
Fri. March 8
Teen Weekend
POMFRET ---The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp Spring Teen Weekend will be held March 8 through 10 at the camp on Taft Pond Road. $50. Preregister by March 1. 860-974-3379.
Sun. March 10
Photo Contest
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present a nature photography contest reception and exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Contest entry forms and info at ctaudubon.org/Pomfret-home. 860-928-4948.
Wed. March 13
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Fri. March 15
Irish Night
WOODSTOCK --- The United Services 18th Annual Irish Night will be held at 6 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. Fund-raiser for United Services. $40 each or $350 for a table of 10 and available until March 8 by visiting unitedservicesct.org/events/irish-night.
Sat. March 16
At Your Service
PUTNAM --- The Rotary clubs of Putnam, Killingly-Brooklyn and Plainfield will present “At Your Service. A volunteerism Expo” from 9 a.m. to noon at Putnam High School. More than 100 volunteer opportunities. Snow date March 23. Free. For more info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Mon. March 18
Film
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret and the Town of Pomfret Green Team will present “No Impact Man” (2009) at 6:30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Snow date March 19. Free. 860-928-4948.
Wed. March 20
Trust Meeting
POMFRET CENTER --- A Special Membership Meeting of the Wyndham Land Trust will e held at 7 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret center on Day Road. Members are encouraged to attend to vote on updates to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. The annual stewards meeting will follow immediately after the vote. Those interested in the Trust are welcome to attend.
Thur. March 21
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Dining for a Cause will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Crossing on Main Street to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter.
Sat. March 23
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “New England Comedy All Stars” at 7:30 p.m. March 23, June 1, Sept. 14 and Nov. 16. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org
Fund-raiser Dinner
PUTNAM --- PHSAAA and PASS will present a Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 at the K of C Hall on Providence Street. $10 at the Putnam Recreation Department. Takeout recommended. Benefits the PHS athletic banquet and activities for Putnam After School Service.
Sun. March 24
Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service, formerly held at St. Philip’s Church in Putnam, will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Rt. 6. 860-774-9352. All welcome.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Trail Wood Non-Fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. March 28
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Trail Wood Artists In-Residence Exhibit and Panel Discussion” at 5:30 p.m. at the Yale University Kroon Hall. Free to the public. Ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home.
Lyme Program
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens are hosting a Learn-at-Lunch program at 11 a.m. at the Eastford Town Office Building’s Lower Level. Speaker Linda J. Colangelo, Education and Communications Coordinator for the Northeast District Department of Health will discuss “Lyme Disease Prevention, other Tick-Bourne & Mosquito-Bourne Illnesses & Rabies Prevention.” $7 & includes lunch. RSVP before March 25: 860-538-8868.
Sat. March 30
Benefit Concert
KILLINGLY --- Broadway Live Productions will present “Voices in Concert” with the New England Jazz Ensemble at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Killingly High School theatre. It benefits the KHS Music and Drama programs and the QVCC Foundation. Mybroadwaylive.com
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