Fri. Oct. 13
‘The Addams Family’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Addams Family” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 14 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 22. $27 for adults and $24 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or 860-928-7887.
Sat. Oct. 14
Black Bear Program
POMFRET ---The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Black Bears in the Quiet Corner” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. No charge for children 12 and younger. 860-928-4948.
Candy Wanted
Donate candy to the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp’s trick or treat trail fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WINY Radio. The teens will be hosting the trick or treat trail at the Fall Extravaganza. Proceeds from the trail will go to the dam repair fund.
Sun. Oct. 15
‘The Addams Family’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Addams Family” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 22. $27 for adults and $24 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or 860-928-7887.
Thur. Oct. 19
Scouts Open House
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Scout Troops 25 and 66 will hold an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Scout Hall, 108 Mountain Hill Road. Scouts BSA is a year-round program for boys and girls in fifth grade through high school (ages 11-17). Info: Corina Torrey, Scoutmaster, 860-245-1322;
Sat. Oct. 21
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12, the Danielson/Plainfield town line. $15 cash per animal. Preregistration and appointment required. No walk-ins. This is the last clinic of the year. 860-317-1720.
Fall Extravaganza
POMFRET --- The Fall Extravaganza will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road. The Trick or Treat Trail is $5 per trick-or-treater, ages 2 and up. S’mores and hot chocolate, photo booth, donut eating contest, games, food items available for purchase. Wear your costumes. Proceeds go to the Dam Restoration Fund.
Author Series
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Library Author Series will host author Leila Philip from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library. She is the author of the recent, nationally acclaimed “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America.” Much of Philip’s field research on the beaver was done in Connecticut's Quiet Corner. Her presentation will be followed by an open Q&A and book signing.
Sun. Oct. 22
Concert
POMFRET --- Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnam, plus Sally Rogers and Phil Rosenthal, Kate Callahan and Hugh Blumenfeld will present a concert at 4 p.m. at Tyrone Farm Barn. The Walktober event is sponsored by the Pomfret Historical Society and Tyrone Farm. Advance ticket purchase is recommended due to limited seating. $25. K—12 have complimentary admission passes. Tickets: pomfret-historical-society.org or at the Vanilla Bean, Grill 37, Watercure Distillery, or Metro Bistro in Southbridge.
Wed. Oct. 25
Robotics Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Scavenger Robotics team is looking for new members and an informational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Putnam High in Room 9-05. The team, hosted by Putnam High School, is a high school age robotics team that participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition. The team is looking for any high school age students who are interested in computer graphics and design, metal working, or STEM. No previous experience is necessary! In addition to learning how to solve problems and work with tools, participants in FIRST robotics become eligible to apply to college scholarships. Any students from Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock or Killingly are welcome. Questions:
Sat. Oct. 28
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Halloween Trick or Treat will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Runs from Jade Garden Restaurant and Riverfront Commons shopping plaza to Union Square. Must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by: Putnam merchants, Town of Putnam, WINY Radio, Putnam Parks and Recreation and the Putnam Police Dept.
Creepy Cabaret
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Creepy Cabaret” with The Catnip Junkies swing band at 7:30 p.m. Vaudeville meets The Big Easy – for the whole family. $20. Thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Fri. Nov. 3
‘Mind Candy’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club and the Bradley Playhouse will present “Mind Candy: A Night of Mind Reading & Magic” at 7:30 p.m. Wayne Hoffman, mentalist and illusionist. Information and tickets: www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/MindCandy.
Sat. Nov. 4
Boot Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Democratic Town Committee will hold its fourth annual Winter Boot Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Trading Post. Bring new, unwrapped winter boots in children’s sizes in original packaging. Benefits TEEG. Bring cash donations or mail a check, payable to TEEG to: WDTC, attn — Children’s Winter Boot Drive, P.O. Box 813, Woodstock, CT 06281.
Meet the Author
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Meet the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick” at 1 p.m. in Community Room 112/113 at the Municipal Complex.
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.
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall. Vendors sought. 413-612-8358.
Thur. Nov. 16
‘The American Soldier’
WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Area Foundation and the Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present “The American Soldier” at 7 p.m. at the Loos Center for the Arts. Two free tickets for veterans and active service members. For info, tickets: TheLoos.org.
Thanksgiving Dinner Signup
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lodge of Elks’ free Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 23. It’s for families and members of the community who are less fortunate, plus community elders, veterans or anyone who would otherwise spend Thanksgiving Day alone. Delivery can be arranged. For info and to arrange delivery, call between 3 and 8 p.m. seven days: 860-928-3901. Must RSVP by Nov. 16.
Thur. Nov. 23
Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lodge of Elks will hold its annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 2 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 26
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The 22nd annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will step off from Grove Street at 5 p.m. and go through downtown Putnam. Rain date: Dec. 3. Presented by WINY radio, the Town of Putnam and Green Valley Crossing.
Wed. Nov. 29
Support Presentation
KILLINGLY --- “Lunch and Learn at The Library Meeting You Where You Are will present “Supporting People with Serious & Terminal Illness” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Killingly Library. RSVP by Nov. 27 to: Laura Kroll, RN, BSN. 860-576-4930.
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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