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Wed. Feb. 3
Wine Tasting
PUTNAM --- St. Mary's Church of the Visitation will host a wine tasting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at J.D. Cooper's to benefit St. Mary's School. $25/pp. 860-963-0032.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Jerry McGuire" at 1:30 p.m. at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
Fri. Feb. 5
Beef Stew
WEBSTER --- The United Church of Christ, Federated, will hold a beef stew dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Prices vary. Takeout available.
'Cemetery Club'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "The Cemetery Club" at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 7. $16 and $13. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Feb. 6
Chili Cook-off
POMFRET --- The Christ Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169 will host its 5th annual Chili Cook-off from 6 to 8 p.m. (snow date from 1 - 3 p.m. Feb. 7). Benefits the J2A Teen program Pilgrimage Fund. Call 860-928-7026 for tickets and to register your favorite chili.
Beef Stew
WEBSTER --- The United Church of Christ Federated on Church Street will hold a Beef Stew Dinner from 5 to 6:3- p.m. $8.95, adults; $5 kids; free for children under 5. Takeout available.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present the "History of US Coins and Currency" from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free. 860-9263-6826.
Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph School’s Home and School Association will hold a Valentine’s Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. at the Knights Of Columbus Hall on Rt. 12. $25/pp or $40 per couple. RSVP by Jan. 29. Benefits the 8th grade class graduation. 860-377-9364.
Book Sale
MANSFIELD --- The Friends of Mansfield Library will hold its Winter Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Buchanan Center/Mansfield Library on Rt. 89 in Mansfield Center.
Sun. Feb. 7
History Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society will present a free program, on "Cordwaining: The History and Art of Making Shoes by Hand," at 2 p.m. at the E. Congregational Church. A potluck lunch is from 12:30 to 1:30 (A-F: desserts; G-M: salads; N-Z: main dishes). A business meeting is from 1:30 to 2. Free. All welcome. www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org
Benefit Concert
POMFRET --- A Benefit Concert to support the scholarship fund of the Music At Rectory School Program will be held at 2 p.m. at the PY and Kinmay Tang Performing Arts Center at The Rectory School. $12. 100% of the proceeds go to the scholarship fund that supports children in the northeast Connecticut community so that they can take private music lessons. 860-963-7640.
Tues. Feb. 9
Grandparents Meeting
THOMPSON --- Share, Listen, Learn & Connect. All grandparents with grandchildren visitation issues are welcome from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library. 860-928-4967.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 9 and 11; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m., cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 10.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Stew & Story" at noon at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
Wed. Feb. 10
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Internet Safety with Detective Justin Lussier" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 860-963-6826.
Fri. Feb. 12
Valentine Tales
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Valentine Tea Tales" from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sample our teas during a presentation of Valentine Lore, poetry and romance booktalks, Valentine card making and crafts, door prizes. All ages welcome, no registration necessary. 860-928-3475.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Alton Orlomoski on the history of trapping following the society's 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room of the town hall. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- The 10th annual TEEG Have a Heart Community Fund-raising Event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant. $20pp. Benefits TEEG programming. 860-923-3458.
Sat. Feb. 13
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. Meet at the center on Rt. 169. Bring binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tag Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Woman's Guild at Abington Congregational Church on Rt. 97 will hold a tag and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon.
Premier Party
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Half-Bloods go Hollywood! A Percy Jackson 'Lightning Thief' Premier Party" from 6 to 8 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Olympian! Camp Half-Blood crafts and activities. 860-928-3475.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion on "Burr" by Gore Vidal at 2 p.m. Please call to register: 860-963-6826.
Sun. Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, will present a Second Sunday Afternoon Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Winter Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra will present a winter concert at 3 p.m. at the Shafer Auditorium at Eastern Connecticut State University. Donations accepted. 860-228-4008.
Tues. Feb. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present its monthly bird walk at 1 p.m. Meet at the center on Rt. 169. Bring binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 16 and 18; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m., cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 17.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Craft Fair Day" at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
Wed. Feb. 17
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Shergar" at 1:30 p.m. at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
Thur. Feb. 18
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
Sat. Feb. 20
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, will present "Owl Walk" at 5:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
'Furball' Fund-raiser
JEWETT CITY --- The 3rd Annual Furball fund-raiser (dinner dance and auction) will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The French Club on Wilson Street. $35 pp. Benefits Kitty Harbor Cat Sanctuary in Griswold. 860-376-9062.
Sun. Feb. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present a walk at 2 p.m. Meet at the center on Rt. 169. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present "Mountain Lions" at 2 p.m. at the center on Rt. 169. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Free, but program fills quickly; register by calling: 860-928-4948.
Tues. Feb. 23
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 23 and 25; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m., cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 24.
Wed. Feb. 24
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present "Nature Photography Contest Nights" at 7 p.m. at the center on Rt. 169. Free for CAS and QVPC members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.