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Wed. Sept. 11
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit, “Lost Knowledges, Vanishing Histories” by Jessica Porzuczek through September at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Sept. 13
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Metal Detecting Enthusiasts Dave Wise and Todd Hiltz” following the 7 p.m. brief business session at the Community Room at the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. Refreshments follow.
Sat. Sept. 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Gardens & Grounds Group” from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers and spades. 860-928-4948.
Fund-raiser Race
EASTFORD ---The 8th Annual “5K: We Never Stop Fighting in Loving Memory of Marilyn T. Krom” will kick off at 10 a.m. from Eastford Town Office Building, followed at 10:10 a.m. by "Owen's Run," for kids age 12 and under. Register online at: runsignup.com. To register or donate by check, make check payable to The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation, and mail to: Recreation Commission, Town of Eastford, PO Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242. Volunteers needed: 860-933-8012.
Sun. Sept. 15
Author to Speak
PUTNAM --- Author Hanna Perlstein Marcus will be speaking at B'nai Shalom on Church Street at 2 p.m. Her newest book is “Surviving Remnant, a Reader's Choice Award nominee and describes her upbringing in a community of Holocaust survivors in Springfield, Mass.'s North End.
Old Furnace Ride
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England MountainBike Association will hold its annual Old Furnace Fun Ride on Ross Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Benefits the maintenance of the trails. Helmets required. No e-bikes. For more info seewww.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/.
Thur. Sept. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Fri. Sept. 20
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will present a huge book and bake sale in the church basement. It’s from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 21.
Sat. Sept. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketch Book Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 for list of materials to bring.
Acorn Adventure
THOMPSON --- Acorn Adventure -- Into the Woods will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the West Thompson Dam. A bit of hiking 101. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.
Forest Program
VOLUNTOWN --- The Friends of Pachaug Forest will present a program/statue unveiling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps which developed the state’s forests and parks systems. The forest is on Rt. 49. Go to Chapman Field. The statue will be unveiled at noon. Music, food.
Can Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Town Garage, Rt. 12. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Sept. 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Free. Donations accepted. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Sept. 23
Equinox Hike
UNION --- The Last Green Valley will present Autumnal Equinox Hike from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bigelow Hollow State Park, Rt. 171. 6-mile hike. Bring trail lunch. Participants must have good balance for stream crossings and be in excellent physical condition. Rain cancels. Open to 20 hikers. RSVP required: 860-774-3300.
Thur. Sept. 26
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 - 3.
Fri. Sept. 27
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Pumpkins & Pearls Auction and Cocktail Party will be held at 6 p.m. at Ballard Farm, Thompson. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. $45 pp. Daykimball.org.
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