Wed. March 15
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art at the Library and Display Case series will present “Focus on Thompson: A Photography Exhibit” through March. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.

Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Trail Wood Reflections,” an Edwin Way Teale Artists & Writers In-Residence 10th Anniversary Exhibition  through March 18. 860-928-4948.

Thur. March 16
Grief Support Group
PUTNAM --- Grief Share will hold a Christ-centered 13-week seminar and support group Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through June 8, at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Grove Street. RSVP: 860-928-9705. $20 registration fee.

Fri. March 17
‘SpongeBob’
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre and the Bradley Playhouse will present “Nickelodeon The SpongeBob Musical” at 7:30 p.m. March 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. March 19. Adults $26; students/seniors $23; first responders, military, $23. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Sat. March 18
Comedy Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks Lodge 574 is hosting a Scott Higgins All Star Comedy Show. For tickets or info:  860-457-8446.

Irish Dancing
PUTNAM --- For St. Patrick’s Day an Irish Dance Performance, will be held from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Community Room.

Fri. March 24
Community Meal
PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church Community Meal will be held downstairs at the church on Grove Street. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the meal is at noon. in-house dining offered and takeout available.

Sun. March 26
Poetry
WEBSTER --- Poets at Large continues its 2023 series of spoken word/poetry readings from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Rose Room Café on East Main. Free. (ages 14 and up). Featured: poet laureate B. Fulton Jennes and author G. John Brand. Intermission and an open mic after the featured poets. For open mic: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Ssponsored in part by bankHometown, the Putnam Area Foundation, and Global Partners (Ashford Xtra Mart and Webster Honey Farms).

Fri. March 31
Community Meal
PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church Community Meal will be held downstairs at the church on Grove Street. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the meal is at noon. In-house dining offered and takeout available.

Sat. April 1
Easter Egg Hunt
WOODSTOCK --- 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 1 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. Open to all. Rain date April 8. Bring a nonperishable food item for the local food bank. Also, the Peeps Diorama Contest will be held for grades pre-K through Grade 4. Include name and grade on your entry. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Country Antiques
DANIELSON --- The Ellis Tech Parent Faculty Organization will present the 29th Country Antiques from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at HH Ellis Technical High School on Upper Maple Street. $10. Early buyers admitted at 9 a.m. for $20. 60-plus dealers from New England and beyond. www.countryantiquesshow.com

Tues. April 4
Art Show
THOMPSON --- The 19th Annual Thompson CT Community Art Show, Resilient by Nature, will open at the Thompson Public Library and run through April 29. To register to take part, go to: www.thompsonrec.org. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 4.

Sat. April 15
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM--- IHSP-NU 2 U Clothing Closet will hold a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon in the Fellowship Hall of the Living Faith United Methodist Church. Free clothing, all ages, winter and summer. Bring your own bags. All welcome. Not accepting clothing donations at this event.

Sat. April 22
Scamper
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run kids race will start at 9:30, the adults at 10 a.m., and then the walkers, Must preregister: www.4hcampct.org  Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management.  Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt.  

Sat. April 29
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will hold its annual Beautification Day at Rotary Park. Gather at 8:30 a.m. to receive cleaning assignments. 11 to noon for volunteer appreciation lunch at the park. For info on volunteering or to RSVP: 860-963-6800, ext. 200. Trophies awarded. Rain date: May 6. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley and the Town of Putnam.

Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- Minnesota folk singer, Peter Mayer, returns at 7 p.m. to The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road. $25 for CAS members; $30 for non-members. Registration is required as seating is limited: ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs or call 860-928-4948.

Sat. May 6
Maker Fair
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Maker Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Riverside Park.

BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its spring 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.

Sat. June 17
Art Festival
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) will be hosting the Putnam Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 and June 18 at the Municipal Complex. It includes all the arts plus live music.  Rain or shine. Free.

Sun..  July 9
Touch-A-Truck
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host Touch-A-Truck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roseland Park.

Sat.  Sept. 30
BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its fall 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.


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