Wed. March 22
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.
Thur. March 23
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 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.
Sat. March 25
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- The public is invited to a Healing service at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church at the intersection of routes 6 and 169. Healing prayer, acoustic music and Holy Communion. http://www.trinitychurchbrooklyn.org.
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
Thur. March 30
Bartender Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Cruisin’ for Cancer Care Guest Bartender Night will be held at 5 p.m. at Marley's Pub at Black Dog Bar & Grille. Admission is free. All cash tips will be donated to the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH. 860- 928-7141.
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 nonperishable food item. Also, the Peeps Diorama Contest will be held for grades pre-K through Grade 4. Include name and grade on your entry.
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. $10. Early buyers admitted at 9 a.m. for $20. 60-plus dealers. www.countryantiquesshow.com
Garden Symposium
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present “Growing Gardeners: a Symposium” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at QVCC. Check-in time begins at 8:30 am. For registration and tickets go to quietcornergardenclub.com.
Sun. April 2
Egg-stravaganza
POMFRET --- The Christ Church on Rt. 169 will hold an Egg-stravaganza at 11:30 a.m. featuring the Easter Bunny, rounds of egg hunts, a bounce house, and lots of fun. The festivities begin following the 10 a.m. Palm Sunday church service; refreshments will be served while the first egg hunt is set up.
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.
Fri. April 21
DNA Program
SOUTHBRIDGE --- The Harrington Auxiliary invites the general public to an upcoming program, “DNA and You,” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Harrington Hospital in Conference Rooms 1 and 2. There is no charge to attend this program. 508-765-.9771 ext. 6472.
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.
Thur. April 27
Poetry Celebration
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will hold its 16th Annual Julius Sokenu Poetry Prize Celebration at 6 p.m. in Robert E. Miller Auditorium. Free and all welcome. It includes readings by award-winning student poets and guest speaker and poet Edgar Kunz. Sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverages will be provided.
Sat. April 29
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association, with help from town departments, 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.
Fri. May 5
Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- DKH will hold a Cinco de Mayo Beef & Wine Tasting at 6 p.m. at Mansion at Bald Hill. Tastings, entertainment, drawings, food. Benefits the NECT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. 45 and must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/tasting.
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.
Sun. Aug. 27
Cruise Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- DKH will hold its Cruise, BBQ & Brew - Motorcycle & Car Cruise at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Speedway and The Black Dog Bar & Grille in Putnam. Benefits the NECT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. $35 registration. daykimball.org/cruising.
Fri. Sept. 8
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic will set off at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Country Club. For info: daykimball.org/golfclassic.
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.
Sat. Nov. 11
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The DKH Dueling Pianos fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home services of HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. Food, drawings and more. Tickets $45, must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/pianos.
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.
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