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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.
'Ash' Service
W. WOODSTOCK --- An Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bradford Corner Road. Pastor Brian Baeder and clergy from the First Congregational Church of Woodstock and the E. Woodstock Congregational Church will take part. The E. Woodstock Chorus will provide special music. All welcome. 860-974-2047.
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.
Empty Bowls
E. WOODSTOCK --- Empty Bowls dinner and benefit concert in support of Daily Bread and TEEG will be held starting with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Dinner is at 6 and the concert is at 7. 860-928-7449.
'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.
'Broadway Movie'
PUTNAM --- "Broadway Life ... Christmas 2009," the movie, will be presented at 8 p.m. at the Bradley Playhouse. $10. 860-928-7887.
Turkey Pie
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Congregational Church will hold a Turkey Pie Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church downtown. Takeout available too. $9 adults; $5 kids 12 and younger. 860-928-4405.
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.
Lent Series
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will present a Lenten series on "The Lord's Prayer" at noon each Sunday through Lent. Bring a bag lunch; soup and beverages will be provided. All welcome. 860-974-2047.
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.
Crafting
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd Merrymakers will work on craft projects for their Holly Fair in December from 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 at the church on Bradford Road. For this month's project we need T-shirts, previously worn, any color. Donations welcome; all other materials are provided.
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.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "One True Thing" at 1:30 p.m. at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
Fri. Feb. 26
Nader Program
THOMPSON --- Ralph Nader will be speaking at 9:15 to students at the Chapel at Marianapolis Prep School. He will speak on his latest book “Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us.” All welcome. Free.
Broadway Night
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Chorus will present "Broadway Night Cabaret" at 6:30 Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 at the Jahn Reading Room. Fund-raiser for 2011 chorus trip to Bolivia. Suggested donation: $15.
Musical
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present the musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie," at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 and at 2 p.m. Feb 28 in the Hard Auditorium. All welcome. Free.
Sat. Feb. 27
Italian Dinner
WOODSTOCK --- An Italian Dinner hosted by the Senior High Youth Group will be held at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock at 543 Rt. 169 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. $10, adults; $5, kids 12 and under. Takeout available at 5 p.m. Call 860-928-7405 to reserve tickets.
Cake Competition
HARTFORD --- The Connecticut Cake Competition and Cake Challenge, featuring Putnam's own Kathy Farner of Wedding Cakes by Kathy Farner, will be held Feb. 27 and 28 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, on Columbus Blvd. Special guest appearance by Buddy Valastro of "The Cake Boss." 860-786-8817.
Sun. Feb. 28
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, will present a Full Moon Walk at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. March 4
Rotary Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The Danielson Rotary Club will hold an Amber Alert Fund-raising Dinner at the Rectory School Dining Hall starting with cocktails at 6 p.m Includes presentation and silent auction and raffles. $35 pp. Call 860-928-0204 by Feb. 22.
Sun. March 7
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, Rt. 169, will present Susan Peifer's Wildlife Paintings in exhibition and sale through April 11 at the center. Opening reception today from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Benefits the Center. 860-928-4948.
Train Show
CHESHIRE --- The Cheshire High School Marching Band Parents' Association will present a train show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school on Rt. 10. $6 for adults; kids under 10 admitted free. 203-265-7527.
Wed. March 10
St. Pat's Event
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation and HealthNet will present a St. Patrick’s Day Musical Celebration for Senior Citizens at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Library/Community Center. Light refreshments. Free. Preregister by March 9 by calling: 860-923-9440.