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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.
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.
Blood Pressure
WOODSTOCK --- Day Kimball Hospital will sponsor a free blood pressure clinic from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall, lower level, Room A.
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.
Heifer Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Northeast Connecticut Heifer International Community will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Growing Up and Blue Whale," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Guild Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at ConnTrol International, Park Street. Election of officers. Talk on haiku and art. Bring any art supplies you are not using and there will be a swap. All welcome. 860-928-2162.
Thur. March 11
Genealogical Seminar
TOLLAND --- “Are you Nobility? Researching Your Ancestors in Medieval France” will be the topic of a seminar offered by the French-Canadian Genealogical Society a 7 p.m. at its library in the Old County Courthouse, 53 Tolland Green. Free. All welcome. Preregister by calling: 860-623-8721.
'Much Ado'
WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Academy will present Shakespeare's ""Much Ado About Nothing" at 7:30 p.m. March 11, 12 and 13 at the Bates Auditorium. $7. Tickets from cast members or at the door.
Fri. March 12
'The Foreigner'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "The Foreigner" at 8 p.m. March 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. March 14 and 21. $16 and $13. 860-928-7887.
St. Pat's Dinner
E. WOODSTOCK --- A St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be held at 7 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Adults $12; children $7. Call for tickets: 860-928-7449.
Toy Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a program on antique tin toys following its 7 p.m. business session at the Town Hall. All welcome. Free.
Irish Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The ninth annual Irish Night to benefit Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Inn at Woodstock Hill. Music food and auction. $35 pp. 860-774-2020.
Sat. March 13
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion on "The House at Sugar Beach" by Helene Cooper at 2 p.m. Please call to register: 860-963-6826.
Spaghetti Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Friends of BSA Troop 25 is having a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Putnam/N. Grosvenordale United Methodist Church on Groves Street. $8 for adults; $5 for children under 12; $25 family package (2 adults and up to 4 children under 12). Benefits the Troop's trip to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico.
Corned Beef
POMFRET --- The Christ Episcopal Church will present a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 169. Eat in or take out. $10 adults; $5 for kids under 12. Benefits Christ Church's Teen Ministry. 860-928-7026.
Tues. March 16
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. March 16 and March 18; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 17; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 17.
Wed. March 17
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Courting & Living Together," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Thur. March 18
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
Speedway History
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Historical Society and Thompson Recreation will present the "History of Thompson Speedway," by D.R. Hoenig Jr., at 7 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School Auditorium. Free. Preregister by calling: 860-923-3776.
Census Test
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a standardized, written test for prospective local employees at 10:30 a.m. at the Thompson Public Library. The Census Bureau is offering good pay and flexible work hours for temporary work in every community in northeastern Connecticut. All prospective employees must preregister for the test by calling the Census Jobs Hotline at 1-866-861-2010.
Fri. March 19
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Congregational Church, downtown Putnam. Walkins welcome.
Sat. March 20
Reconciliation
PUTNAM --- The northeast Connecticut Catholic community will present an all-day reconciliation celebration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Mary's Church on Providence Street. Priests will be available all day, making it as easy as possible to come back to the church or to come back to the sacrament of reconciliation. All welcome. 860-963-7431 or 860-928-4993.
Sun. March 21
'Bunny' Breakfast
DANIELSON --- The Little Team That Could, a team participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, will hold a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Danielson Elks Lodge on Center Street. $6 for adults; $4 for children 10 & younger, and children under 2 admitted free. Tickets at door.860-481-9681.
Puppetry Exhibit
STORRS --- The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present two exhibits, "Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics and Humor," and "Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Theater in the 1930s," through Dec. 19 at the UConn campus. A gala opening will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 21, with free puppet performances. www.bimp.uconn.edu.
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a walk this afternoon, starting at the center at 189 Pomfret Street. Free for members; $3, nonmembers. Call for more info: 860-928-4948.
Mon. March 22
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Community Cultural Committee (The Three C's) will present "Four Score and Seven Years Ago" at 10 a.m. and noon for grades 5 through 8 at the Hyde Cultural Center on Rt. 169. Performed by ArtsPower. $3 per person. Reservations requested: 860-928-2946.
Tues. March 23
Rotary Shootout
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present its annual Ray Brousseau Putnam Rotary Senior All Star Basketball game at Putnam High. The girls' game starts at 6 p.m. and the boys play at 7:30.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. March 23 and 25; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 24; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 24.
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an early morning bird walk at 8 p.m. starting at the center at 189 Pomfret Street. Free for members; $5, nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. March 24
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host a movie, "Homemaking and Finding Food," at 1:30 at the newly refurbished senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Thur. March 25
Jobs Test
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a standardized, written test for prospective local employees at the Thompson Public Library, Rt. 12, at 10:30 a.m. All prospective employees must preregister for the test, by calling the Census Jobs Hotline at 1-866-861-2010.
Free Lecture
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare is hosting a free lecture about screening, prevention and the latest treatments for colon and rectal cancer from 4 to 6 p.m. in the hospital's private dining room. All welcome. Register by calling 860-928-6541, ext. 2387.