Wed. April 30
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its Second Annual Quiet Corner Community Art show through April.
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council will present “An Abstract Fantasy: An Artist’s Journey of Self Discovery,” featuring the art of Tabitha “Purrmage” Cummings, through June in the Corridor Gallery inside the Municipal Complex.
Thur. May 1
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Thompson Public Schools Art Showcase” for the month of May. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 12.
Fri. May 2
Fund-raiser Auction
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Relay for Life Family Flock's Crazy Auction will be held at the Valley Springs Sportsman Club on Valley Road. Doors open 6:15. Paddles are $1. Snacks provided and cash bar available. Benefits Relay for Life of Northeastern CT.
Sat. May 3
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam, the PBA and Discover Putnam will hold Beautification Day starting with registration and clean up assignments at 8:30 a.m. in the South Main Street parking lot. From 11 to noon a volunteer appreciation lunch will be held. Trophies given. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley. For questions, or to RSVP your team call 860-963-6800, ext. 140.
Earth Day Celebration
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council invites local residents to an Earth Day Celebration at noon in Rotary Park. There will be music, readings, speakers and information. Inclement weather --- the event will be held at the Daughter of the Holy Spirit offices, 508B Pomfret St.
Car Wash Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon at Putnam High. Benefits the club's international project, The Heifer International.
Sun. May 4
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House will present a Country and Americana concert featuring the celebrated South Kingston trio “To Be Continued” at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. All welcome without charge; there will be a free will offering and refreshments to follow. chepachetbaptist.org.
Fund-raiser Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Family Flocks' Famous American Legion Family Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 67, Route 200. $15 per person. Benefits Relay for Life.
Fri. May 2
Concert Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- Stillwater, Minnesota, folk singer Peter Mayer, will perform at 7 p.m. at The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. $25. Registration required: 860-928-4948. Admission at the door will be $30, only if seating remains available.
Sat. May 3
Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Friends of the Pomfret Public Library will hold a book sale from 7 a.m. to noon at the library’s temporary home at the Old Town House, 11 Town House Dr. Books, CDs, DVDs. Hardcovers $2; Paperbacks $1.
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 2 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 3 in the church basement. Baked goods, too.
Town Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 19th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale will be starting at 7 a.m. at the Pomfret Community School or the Christ Church where shoppers can buy a printed map for $2. There are all kinds of sales throughout town and many benefit nonprofit organizations. In addition nonperishable food donations can be dropped off between 9 and 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. For more info, call Martha Emilio at 860-974-1583.
Nature Journaling
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present “Nature Journaling: Observing Spring” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Rain date May 4. $10 CAS members and ECSU students; $20 others. Registration: 860-928-4948.
Sun. May 4
Beginners’ Bird Walk
POMFRET --- CT Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Beginners’ Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Registration: 860-928-4948. $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Wed. May 7
Alzheimer’s Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam and Pomfret public libraries will present a program on “Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors” at 6 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. RSVP required: 860-963-6826. It is an education program in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver initiative aimed at teaching caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Three Cs is presenting the musical performance, ”Ada Twist Scientist & Friends” for local students at noon at the Loos Center for the Arts. Preregistration required: thethreecs.org.
Super Hero Saturday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam will present Super Hero Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown.
Acoustic Music
HAMPTON --- The CT Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will host a group of acoustic music lovers to play popular songs written when the Teales lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. Space is limited to 10 participants. Registration required:
Thur. May 8
Five Plays
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “The Pomfret Playwrights Festival 5by5,” five new plays by five Pomfret playwrights (Ridley Pearson ’71, Reme Jacquet ’26, Madeline Hutchins ’74, Sydney Dubitsky ’20, and Isabelle Makatura ’26) at 7 p.m. May 8 and May 9 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Open to the public. www.pomfretct.org.
Tree Pests and Pathogens
POMFRET --- CT Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Tree Pests and Pathogens” at 6:30 p.m. DEEP service forester Frank Cervo will discuss some of the most significant insects, fungi, and diseases which can plague your favorite trees and forests. Presented in collaboration with ECFLA. Registration requested; 860-928-4948. Free CAS and ECFLA members; $5 non-members.
Fri. May 9
Forest Bird Walk
POMFRET --- CT Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present “Freidman’s Forest Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. in this Joshua’s Trust preserve in Ashford. Registration required: 860-928-4948. $20 members; $30 non-members.
Sat. May 17
Bulky Waste Day
POMFRET --- The town of Putnam will hold a Bulky Waste Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the POMFRET Transfer Station. Open to all Putnam residents with proper ID. Must be able to unload your vehicle yourself.
Tues. May 20
Musical Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Three Cs is presenting the musical performance, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” for local students at 10 a.m. and at noon at the Loos Center for the Arts. Preregistration: thethreecs.org.
Wed. May 21
‘Revolutionary’ Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical society are sponsoring a Connecticut Museum of Culture and History program, “Tories, Spies and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut (1775),” at 6 p.m. at the library. In addition, Aspinock Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held as a public open house of the upstairs museum exhibits with info and refreshments from 4 to 5:45 p.m. 860-963-6826.
Sat. May 31
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Colonial Fiber Arts Workshop with Stacey Beck” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Town House.Register:
Book Presentation
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Hiking the Ruins of Southern New England” discussion and book signing from 12:30 to 2 p.m. by retired state archeologist Nicholas Bellantoni.
Sun. June 8
Paddle 4 Hope
BROOKLYN --- The annual Paddle 5 Hope fund-raiser, which benefits Neighbors Against Cancer, will be held at Riverside Park. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the launch is at 10. There is no registration fee but we ask that you please make a donation. PFD required for all participants. All non-motorized watercraft welcome. For info: 860-974-1202.
Sat. June 14
Concert-Fundraiser
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present a concert/fund-raiser, “Washington’s Favorite, The Nation’s Guest: Songs of Lafayette’s Time In America” with Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle at the Old Town House). Refreshments at 6; concert at 7. $25.
Sat. June 21
Fine Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will present its annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival June 21 and 22 at the Municipal Complex front yard.
Sat. Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House.
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