Wed. Nov. 16
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, in its Art @ the Library series, “The Luminous Spiral of the Celestial Sun,” by Sarah Anderson through Nov. 21. In the Display Case for November: “Researching Thompson History” by The Thompson Historical Society. 860-923-9779.
Sat. Nov. 19
Toiletries Drive
PUTNAM --- Troop 25 Putnam BSA will hold a toiletries Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WINY. Benefits Daily Bread Food Pantry. See
Holiday Bazaar
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold a holiday craft, treasures and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holly Festival
THOMPSON --- The VFW Auxiliary to Thompson Memorial VFW Post 10088 will hold its Harvest and Holly Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post on Rt. 131. Benefits veteran and community programs.
Handcuff Hunger
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police Department will be holding its annual Handcuff Hunger Food Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 in front of the Riverfront Commons Price Chopper. Bring a turkey or nonperishable food item or a cash donation.
Tues. Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Service
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will host its Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at Congregational B'nai Shalom on Church Street. Open to all. Thanksgiving address by Pastor David Honeychurch from the Putnam Baptist Church. Donations of nonperishable food items or monetary donations to Daily Bread will be accepted Refreshments follow.
Thur. Nov. 24
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be offered for those less fortunate from noon to 2 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Emond Street. Donations welcome. RSVP by Nov. 17:860-928-3901 between 3 and 8 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 25
Santa’s Coming
PUTNAM --- Santa will light up Putnam at 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. In case of inclement weather, he'll be in front of the Jewett City Savings Bank. Candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate supplied by Putnam Recreation Department and WINY Radio.
Wed. Nov. 30
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross, the Putnam Rotary Club, the Putnam Business Association will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Dec. 3
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Loos Center for the Arts and the Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present the Ocean State Pops Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. at the Loos Center. Tickets are $27+. TheLoos.org
Victorian Fair
POMFRET --- The Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair at Christ Church on Rt. 169 will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Snow date Dec. 10. Lunch and take-out lunch available. Benefits local outreach programs including: TEEG, Access Agency, Battered Women’s Shelter, Hospice, ARC of Quinebaug Valley, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Deary Fund, and the Community Kitchen.
Sun. Dec. 4
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind its way through downtown.
Santa Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 will hold a Christmas Breakfast with Mrs. Claus fund-raiser from 8 to 11 a.m. at the post. $10 per person; $5 for 60 and older and veterans and kids under 11 admitted free. Gift Drive for TEEG.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House concert series at Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present “An American Christmas” at 2:30 p.m. No charge but a freewill donation would be appreciated. Refreshments. www.chepachetbaptist.org.
Sat. Dec. 10
Bazaar
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present the Snowflake Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the TMHS Auditorium. Admission is a nonperishable for TEEG’s Food Pantry.
Winter Fest
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Department will present the third annual Winter Fest from 1 to 5 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Holiday Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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