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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 DKH RHF3. 860-774-6143.
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.
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. 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.
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, Fiber & Art Compilation by Hope Barton, Pat Ferguson & Cathey LaBonte through Nov. 30. Opening Reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. 860-923-9779.
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.
Wed. Nov. 6
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. Call 1-800-RED CROSS. .
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. 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.
Wine-Beer Tasting
PUTNAM --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will hold a Wine and Beer Tasting fund-raiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Putnam Elks on Edmond St. Prizes, auction. 21+ event. $20 per person, at door or at Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital, Danielson, GriLiquors, Putnam, PAWS Cat Shelter, Woodstock. 860-317-1720.
Variety Show
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present a family-friendly variety show, “DKH Goes Live for 125,” at 6 p.m. at Putnam Middle School. $10 per person; kids 12 and younger admitted free. Snacks and beverages to buy. 860-928-7141.
Yuletide Fest
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will present the St. Mary Church Yuletide Festival & Pictures with Santa from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church hall. Crafts, refreshments, lunch.
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