Wed. April 22
Photo Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America." Please call for more info: 860-928-1035.
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council is presenting the art of Anna Ionkin in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex on School Street. The exhibit, “Many Paths,” is on display through June. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com
Donations Welcome
POMFRET --- From April 15 through April 28 the Windham County 4-H Auction and Tag Sale will be accepting donations for the annual auction and tag sale set for May 1 and 2. Antiques and gently used household goods, furniture, toys, electronics, tools, books, decorative items, etc. will be welcomed . No clothing, textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias. 860-974-3379.
Fri, April 24
‘Matilda the Musical’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present ”Matilda the Musical” at 7 p.m. April 24, 25 and May 1, 2, 8, 9 and at 2 p.m. April 26 and May 3 and 10. Tickets are $32 for adults and $29 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders (including fees). Tickets: www.thebradleyplayhouse.org; or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office, either before the performance, or at the door if available.
Sat. April 25
Paws Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Paws Cat Shelter is holding a comedy night fund-raiser at the Valley Springs Sportsman's Club, N. Grosvenordale. Doors open at 6; show starts at 7. Age 18+ event. Tickets $30 from the shelter, www.funny4funds.com/events.
Liberty to Legacy
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library, “The American Revolution,” and 250th will present Liberty to Legacy from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library. It will explore American ideals in musicals “Hamilton” and “1776.”
Low-cost Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment required: 860-317-1720. No walk-ins.
Sun. April 26
End of Life Workshop
POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will host a series of workshops designed to explore how we might live a life consistent with our values, how we wish to be remembered and how we prepare for end-of-life, both spiritually and administratively from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. (Rt. 44). Free.
Tues. April 29
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Fri. May 1
Lafayette Trail Dedication
PLAINFIELD --- As part of the Lafayette 250 Celebration, honoring Lafayette’s Farewell tour through Plainfield in 1824, a trail marker dedication will be held at 10 a.m. at the corner of Norwich Road (Rt. 12) and Gallup Road. Open to all. Free. In collaboration with the Town of Plainfield, Plainfield Historical Society, the Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter NSDAR and the Plainfield America 250 Committee.
Sat. May 2
BBQ Chicken
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Spring Chicken BBQ takeout will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse. $15. Tickets through department member or www.bungay.com or 860-974-0316. Support 2 great causes by purchasing a meal for a veteran. We will get it to the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse for Veterans to pick up meals.
Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- "Neighbors Against Cancer is holding a Corn Hole Tournament fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. A corn hole tournament begins at 1. Two person teams can register until start time. Entry is $20 per team. Trophies awarded to the top three teams. There will be actives for children and adults, food trucks and craft vendors, and more. Parking and admission are free. Neighbors Against Cancer helps those diagnosed with cancer, with every day expenses many take for granted.
Sun. May 3
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House at the Chepachet Baptist Church will present a 250th anniversary concert at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free but a free will offering will be taken. Chepachetbaptist.org
Sat. May 9
Rotary Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club invites families, kids, and community members to its free annual Noe Poulin Youth Fishing Derby May 9 at Rotary Park. Registration begins at 8 p.m. and the fishing is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The derby is free for youths. There are also games, food and – courtesy of WIN Waste Innovations, prizes in several categories including: biggest catch, smallest catch, most unique catch and most fish caught.
Fri. May 15
Concert
POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra will present its spring 2026 concerts of American music for strings ranging from late 18th-century fiddle tunes to 20th-century works by American composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. May 15 and at 2 p.m. May 17 at Clark Memorial Chapel on the campus of Pomfret School, routes 44 and 169. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Sat. Oct. 3
Revolutionary Abington
ABINGTON --- The Pomfret 250th Committee will present a simulated battle re-enactment Oct. 3 and 4 at the Pomfret Recreation Park. There will be two encampments – one British, one American. Battles will be staged at some points Oct. 3.
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