Wed.  Jan. 17
Exhibit Extended
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library and the Display Case exhibit, the 4th Annual Textile Artists Community Show, has been extended through Jan. 27. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Artists: Alison Boutaugh, Dawn Reynolds, Gail Beausoleil, Hannah Stephens, Paula Coderre, Donna Lynch, Kathleen Herbert, Lynn Landry, Cindy Obert, Claudette Hoffman, Irene Rice, Gail Berthiaume, Linda Kaplan, Dot Casey, Chase Fontaine, Jocelyn Mathewson, Sarah Norcross.

Quilt Exhibit
PUTNAM --- An exhibit by Laura Salo, “The Year Through Quilts,” runs through March 30 at the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex. The show is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council.  PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.

Thur.  Jan. 25
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

Fri.  Jan. 26
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present the Schwartz Public Lecture, “Ndaba Mandela” at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome. Register: Pomfret.org/Schwartz.

Sat.  Jan. 27
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- The 32nd Annual Benefit Concert for the N.E. Food Pantries of Access, featuring Howie Bursen and Friends, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Vanilla Bean Café. $25 – every penny buys food. www.accessagency.org.

Sat.  Feb. 3
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program’s “Trail wood Reflections,” written and visual works inspired by residencies during the summer of 2023, will hold its opening reception from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road. The exhibit runs through March 2. 860-928-4948.

Sat.  Feb. 10
Fire and Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam will present Fire and Ice starting at noon around downtown.

Thur.  Feb. 22
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

Sat.  Feb. 24
Owl Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an owl walk at 7 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

Sat.  March 23
Easter Bunny
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Parks and Recreation Department will present “Greet the Easter Bunny” at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Complex. Recommended for ages 10 and younger. Photos, free chocolate bunnies and the Putnam Little League will offer an Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn (inside in case of inclement weather) for a minimum $3 donation. All proceeds benefit the Putnam Little League.

Sat.  April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day.

Sat.  May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.

Sun.  Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.

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