Wed. March 29
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.

History Program
PLAINFIELD --- The Aspinock Historical Society’s Bill Pearsall will give a presentation about WWII Candy Bomber at 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Community Center, Rt. 12.

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.

Trivia Night
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will hold a Trivia Night at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant to benefit Paws Cat Shelter.

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.

Food Drive
PUTNAM --- A Good Friday Food Drive for Daily Bread Food Pantry will be held from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WINY Radio.  Nonperishable food items and monetary donations all welcome. Sponsored by the Putnam Elks, the Putnam Lions and the Putnam Rotary Club.

Sat. April 1
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

Potato Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop- 21 will hold its Annual Baked Potato Buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church Hall. $5 donation. Eat in or takeout. Funds go toward funding the troop’s trip to a national Scout camporee in October. 860-428-9761.

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, several age-appropriate 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. Additional parking across the street.

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.

Sun. April 9
Easter Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The VFW Post and Aux 1523 will host a free Easter Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the post on Providence Street . An Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11:30. Ages: 2-5; 6-8 and 9-12. Bring your own basket. All welcome.

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
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast is holding a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash. Pre-registration and appointment is required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.

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.

Fri. May 12
Ballroom Bash
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold a Big Band Ballroom Bash benefit concert and dance lessons from 7 to 10 p.m. Flamingo Big Band  and Kelly & Paul Wybieracki dance instructors.

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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