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Wed. Oct. 23
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.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “With Love, From Kate,” artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander, through Oct. 30 at the Thompson Public Library.
Fri. Oct. 25
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will hold its annual Trick or Treat Night from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown Putnam. Free.
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Sunday. $50. To preregister by Oct. 21 or for more info, call 860-974-1122.
Sun. Oct. 27
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “An American Story Race Amity and the Other Tradition” at 1 p.m. at the B’Nai Shalom Synagogue on Church Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
‘Get Roped In’
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will present “Get Roped In!” Walktober Walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the walk will include the low ropes course. For kids 9 and older. To preregister by Oct. 25 by calling: 860-974-3379.
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Providence Road. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. All welcome. 860-774-9352.
Mon. Oct. 28
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at QVCC. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Wed. Oct. 30
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Support Group
PUTNAM --- The Parkinson’s Support Group will present Diane Tryon, RD, speaking on nutrition and Parkinson’s from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Day Kimball Hospital RHF3. 860-774-6143.
Sat. Nov. 2
‘Gone with the Wind’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present the film “Gone with the Wind” at 3 p.m. $8. www.thebradleyhouse.org
Bottle 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 1 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.
Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tremko Lane. Lunch and bake table to purchase. Spaces available. 860-428-6502.
Take-out Lasagna
BROOKLYN --- Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will present a Take Out Lasagna Dinner (meat or vegetarian) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (or until it’s gone). $12.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Limited to 20 people. $15 for CAS members; $25 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Mon. Nov. 4
Call to Action
POMFRET --- “Biodiversity, Climate Change and the Sixth Extinction – A Call to Action” will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. Register at: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 8
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Beaver Moon Campfire and Walk from 7 to 10 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Cloud/rain date is Nov. 9. Register: 860-928-4948.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Taylor McClure of the Connecticut Historical Society Discussing Connecticut’s 17th Century Witch Trials” following the 7 p.m. business session in the community room of the Town Hall. All welcome. Free refreshments.
Sat. Nov. 9
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fire Departments and Community Fire Station 81 will hold their 14th annual Toy Collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring new unwrapped toy or a donation to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association on Rt. 169 (next to the Woodstock Town Hall).
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Limited to 20 people. $15 for CAS members; $25 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Winter Bazaar
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WestfieldUCC.org.
Sun. Nov. 10
Fund-raiser Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The a cappella ensemble Take Note! will perform a concert to benefit TEEG at 3 p.m. at the First congregational Church of Woodstock. Donations to TEEG accepted at the door. 860-923-3458.
Sat. Nov. 16
Holiday Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center Annual Holiday Nature Store will be open through Dec. 20 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 23
Community Conversation
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “The Hurricane” (Rubin Hurricane Carter) at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Haiku Workshop with Sherri Vogt” from 10 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Register online.
Fund-raiser Auction
EASTFORD --- Eastford Elementary School will host its annual Goods & Services Auction starting at 5 p.m. at the school’s gym. A brazen barbeque dinner will be available. Fund-raiser for the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sun. Nov. 24
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Providence Road. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. All welcome. 860-774-9352.
Sat. Nov. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Introductory Mammal Tracking Hike” at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $25 for CAS members; $35 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Dec. 6
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” through Dec. 22. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Dec. 7
Art Show
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church 6th Annual Holiday Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twenty-four vendors will be set up in the fellowship hall. Lunch will be served. Parking and admission is free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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