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Wed. Nov. 22
Art Show
PUTNAM --- “AFTERLIFE: Reimagining 18th Century Grave Carvings” by Laura Tedeschi will be presented at The Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex. The exhibition reinterprets local 18th-century grave carvings in vibrant colors. On display until Dec. 31. Sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library series, “Darkness Welcomes the Night,” watercolors & drawings by Adolph Rutkin through Nov. 27. In addition, in the display case, “Tools of the 19th and Early 20th Century” will be exhibited by the Thompson Historical Society.
Fri. Nov. 24
Santa Coming!
PUTNAM --- Santa Lights Up Putnam will be held at 4 p.m. in front of Jewett City Savings Bank in the Riverfront Commons. There will be candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate. Sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department, WINY Radio, Jewett City Savings Bank and the Putnam Fire Department.
Sat. Nov. 25
One-Day Sale
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will hold a one-day-only sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.
Sun. Nov. 26
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The 22nd annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will step off from Grove Street at 5 p.m. and go through downtown Putnam. Rain date: Dec. 3. Presented by WINY radio, the Town of Putnam and Green Valley Crossing.
Tues. Nov. 28
Program
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Healthcare @ Home Hospice & Palliative Care Program manager will present “Meeting You Where You Are. Supporting People with Serious and Terminal Illnesses” from noon to 12:30 p.m. in the first floor Community Room at the Municipal Complex. All welcome.
Wed. Nov. 29
Support Presentation
KILLINGLY --- “Lunch and Learn at The Library Meeting You Where You Are will present “Supporting People with Serious & Terminal Illness” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Killingly Library. RSVP by Nov. 27 to: Laura Kroll, RN, BSN. 860-576-4930.
Fri. Dec. 1
‘A Christmas Story’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “A Christmas Story” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17. $23 for adults; $20 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or 860-928-7887.
Sat. Dec. 2
Art/Craft Show
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its annual Holiday Art/Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Fair
POMFRET --- The annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair in Pomfret will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 (snow date: Dec. 9) at Christ Church. There is also an online Silent Auction Nov. 18 – 29. Auction purchases should be picked up in person at the Fair on Dec. 2. Auction: www.biddingowl.com/ChristChurchPomfret. It closes at noon Nov. 29.
Holiday Bazaar
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hale YMCA. 40-plus vendors. 860-315-9622.
Sun. Dec. 3
Tree of Life
The DKH 34th Annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 towns throughout northeastern Connecticut. The purchase of memorial lights on each community's Tree of Life benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.
Lunch With Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will present Lunch With Santa fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Tickets: $8 for kids up to age 8; $12 for 9 and older for lunch. Photo with Santa, $8. 860-974-3379.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House will present its Christmas Concert, “Silent Night, Joyful Night: The Christmas Carols of Northern Europe” at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. Free. All welcome. Freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments.
Mon. Dec. 4
Dedication
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and local artists will dedicate the Boxcar Children Mural at 4:30 p.m. on South Main Street.
Wed. Dec. 6
Toy Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police Department will hold its Stuff-a-Cruiser toy drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WINY Radio. All new unwrapped toys will benefit the Putnam Family Resource Center Holiday Toy Drive.
Sun. Dec. 10
Candlelight
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present “Candlelight,” an evening of music and candle lighting, starting at 7 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow in Hard Auditorium.
Thur. Dec. 28
Camp Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12. Games, food and fun during the holiday vacation week. $20 includes lunch and snacks. Outdoor gear required. Preregister by 12-22. 860-974-1122.
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