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Wed. Sept. 25
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “The Five Senses of Women” exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex. Free. It features a variety of medias and techniques from five local artists: Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid. 1. www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will hold one of its Art @ the Library series, “Landscape Journeys by Al Mathes” at the Thompson Public Library through September. In the Display Case: Constitution Week by Ida Ransom.
Candy Needed
POMFRET --- Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp teens will be hosting the Fall Extravaganza Fund-raiser, which includes trick or treating. Proceeds from this event go towards repairing the Health Office. Please consider donating a bag of candy: WINY Radio, Sunshine Shop, W-T 4-H Camp. Needed before Oct. 19.
Sat. Sept. 29
Poets at Large
POMFRET --- Poets at Large kicks off its fall season at the Vanilla Bean Café from 7 to 9 p.m. with Worcester poet Tony Brown Sept. 28, Lee Derosiers Oct. 26 and Christie Max Williams Nov. 23. $15. Poets at Large is a project of Windham Arts. This series is sponsored in part by bankHometown, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, and Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors. The Vanilla Bean is ADA compliant.
BBQ Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting its 9th Annual Chicken BBQ fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 64 Providence St. Eat in or take out. $15 - can be purchased at Paws Cat Shelter, 74 School St.; Joseph Jewelers, 153 School St.; and at Knights of Columbus. 860-315-1228.
Mon. Sept. 30
Explore Harp
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Exploring the Harp” for kids 6-12 at 4:30. Limit. Registration required: 860-963-6826.
Sat. Oct. 5
'Cozy Pumpkin'
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host “Make Your Own Hand Knit Cozy Pumpkin at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Learn the basic of arm knitting and make your own cozy pumpkin(s). $45 per pumpkin. All supplies are included! Limited spots available. Sign up now on Facebook at Sovanny’s Comfort Boutique. Find the event and register!
Sun. Oct. 6
Guided Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust is presenting a guided walk at 1 p.m. in the Nightingale Forest South. 860-465-7228.
Program
PUTNAM---- The Associates of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit will present Sheryl Faye as Queen Elizabeth II at 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall on Providence Street. $15. 860-412-9483. Leave a message. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Wed. Oct. 16
Movie Night
PUTNAM --- The Friends of the Putnam Public Library will present Movie Night (a Disney remake of a classic haunted house PG-13 comedy) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Free. Only covered drinks allow.
Sat. Oct. 19
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This community celebration of fall features The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, more.
Rec to Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host Rec or Treat at 4 p.m. Trunk or Treating with PCS PTO, hayride, crafts, bonfire and movie. Food and drink available for purchase.
Fall Extravaganza
POMFRET --- The Fall Extravaganza at the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Trick or Treat Trail, $5 per trick-or-treater, ages 2 and up. S’mores and Hot Chocolate, Donut Eating Contest, and Games are free to all. Buck’s Ice Cream for sale. Benefits the Health Center Renovation.
Fri. Oct. 25
Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- Murder Mystery Dinner at Grill 37. Cocktail hour starts at 6 followed by the show and buffet dinner. Dressing up is strongly encouraged. The theme will be Death of a Gangster! www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sat. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Downtown Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. From Riverfront Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats.
Guided Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust is presenting a guided walk at 1 p.m. Pirates and Privateers. 860-465-7228.
Wed. Oct. 23
Musical Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Thompson Historical Society will present a musical program, “Ovation Guitars & the Singer/Songwriter Movement of the ‘70s” with Jim Lenn from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Register: 860-963-6826.
Sat. Nov. 2
Guided Walk
The Wyndham Land Trust is presenting a guided walk at 10 a.m. on the Elmwood Hill Ranger as part of Walktober. 860-465-7228.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
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