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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. 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.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Eight Below," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Wed. March 3
Karaoke Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Well Wisher’s will present the Midwinter Well Wishers Karaoke & Guest Bartender Night from 6 to 9 p.m. at JD Cooper’s Restaurant. Enter as a group or single act by calling 860-928-6541 x2218.
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.
Sat. March 6
Supper Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford Mercury, Inc. is holding its 11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance to Benefit The American Cancer Society’s, Relay For Life at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12 starting with cocktails at 6 p.m. $20 per person. Limited seating. Call 860-928-2731 or 860-928-4448.
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.
Tues. March 9
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host have stew and story at noon at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
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.
Group Meeting
THOMPSON --- Share, listen, learn & connect. Grandparents with grandchildren visitation issues are welcome from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library. RSVP to 860-928-4967.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Internet Safety," with Putnam Police Department Detective Justin Lussier, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Q&A follows. 806-963-6826.