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Wed. May 12
Blood Pressure Clinic
WOODSTOCK --- Day Kimball Hospital will hold a free blood pressure clinic from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall, lower level.
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. www.bimp.uconn.edu.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret (Rt. 169) will present a Black and White Photography Exhibit and Sale through May 30. Free. A percentage of the sales will benefit the Center at Pomfret. 860-928-4948.
Thur. May 6
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will have an exhibit of their artwork at Seely Brown Village through June 7. All welcome.
Thur. May 13
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an afternoon bird walk at 5 p.m. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood Center on Kenyon Road. Free to members. $5 for nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948.
Fund-raiser Concert
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Historical Society will present an historical concert at 7 p.m. at the new public schools' auditorium. It will feature patriotic music and will benefit the restoration of the 1842 Town Hall on Thompson Common. $5 for adults; kids under 12 admitted free. 860-923-3776.
Fri. May 14
Open House
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly MOMS Club of Putnam and Killingly is holding an Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. Face painting, bubbles, parachute play, sidewalk chalk and Bella the Clown plus a community service project: collecting used or broken crayons for Crayons for the Cancer. 860-779-0658.
FunFest
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph Parish Community will hold FunFest from 5 to 11 p.m. May 14, from noon to 11 p.m. and from noon to 5 p.m. May 16. Ride bracelets, $20. www.schoolofstjoseph.com. Flea market will also be held all three days. For more info on flea market, call 1-508-949-0303.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a bird walk in conservation areas in Thompson starting at 8 a.m. $7 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Marilyn Labbe on "The Windham County Transcript Newspaper, 1860-1977, following the 7 p.m. business session, at the Community Room at Town Hall. Refreshments. Free. All welcome.
'Fiddler'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "Fiddler on the Roof" at 8 p.m. May 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. May 16. $18 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Sat. May 15
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life for Northeastern Connecticut will be held at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. 1-800-ACS-2345.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "First Annual '20 Warbler Day'" from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 for members; $30 nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948.
Sun. May 16
Cruise Day
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will present its 1st Cruise Day at the center on Tremko Lane from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date: May 23). 860-487-5122.
Class Papers
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will host an afternoon with the Advanced Placement students of Joan Galenski's Putnam High School history class at 2 p.m. in the Putnam Town Hall, selectman's chamber. There will be a brief business meeting prior to the presentation of the student's class papers. All welcome. Light refreshments.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present Pumpkin Hill Walk at 8 a.m. in the state forest in Chaplin. $7 for members; $15 nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948.
Concert
CHEPACHET, R.I. --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present September Rain at 2:30 p.m. at the church. $5 donation appreciated. Handicapped accessible. All welcome.
Dog Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Kennel Club, Inc. will hold its annual Spring All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial at the Woodstock Fairgrounds, Old Stonebridge Road Entrance. Judging begins at 8 a.m. and Best in Show should be about 4 p.m., rain or shine. $5 per car.
Tues. May 18
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors group will hold the following in the Town Hall, lower level, this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. May 18 and 20; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 19; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. May 19.
Health Program
DAYVILLE --- Westview Health Care Center will host its first in a series of informative community health education programs for community members called “The Backbone To Good Health and Happiness” at 6 p.m. at Westview on Ware Road in the formal dining room. The orthopedic team from The Center For Bone and Joint Care will provide information and answer the most commonly asked questions on a variety of topics including Total Joint Replacement, The Aging Athlete, Shoulder Injuries and Carpal Tunnel injuries. Light refreshments. If interested in attending, call 860-774-8574, ext. 110.
Wed. May 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present the Fifth Annual "90 Bird Day" from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 for members. $35 for nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948.
Roseland Lecture
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage Museum will present "The Power of the Press 1860: Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address," from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the cottage, first floor. Light refreshments. Free to Historic New England members and students; $8 for nonmembers. Registration recommended. 860-928-4074.
Senior 'Games'
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation presents Nostalgia/Trivia Game Show for senior citizens at 10:30 a.m. at the Thompson Library. Free admission for all local seniors. Light refreshments. Preregistration required: 860-923-9440.
Thur. May 20
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
PHS Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Department's Concert Band, Jazz Band and Chorus will present "Pops" Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. Refreshments available. Free. All welcome. (Rain location: PHS Auditorium).
Sing-a-Long
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet for a musical sing-along at 1 p.m. at the Chapter House on Wolf Den Road.
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- The French-Canadian Genealogy Society of Connecticut will present “How and Why You Should Publish Your Genealogy” at 7 p.m. in the society's library in the Old County Courthouse on Tolland Green. Free. Attendance will be limited to 15 persons. To preregister, call 860-623-8721.
Fri. May 21
Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will hold a book discussion on "I See You Everywhere" by Julia Glass at 1 p.m. at Ella Grasso Gardens. Register by calling 860-963-6826.
Sat. May 22
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will hold a Polish supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $9, kids 12 and under $5. 860-928-4405.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present Bird Banding Demonstration at 9 a.m. $5 for members. $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Hot Times in the Old Town Tonight: Big Fires in Putnam History," by town historian Bill Pearsall, at 2 p.m. at the library. Free. 860-963-6826.
DAR 'Dolly Tea'
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will present "Come to Tea with Dolly & Me" from 2 to 4 at the chapter house on Wolf Den Road for kids ages 4 to 12 and their favorite dolls. $10. Reservations required: 860-774-0667.
Fund-raiser Concert
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Historical Society will be co-sponsoring a fund-raiser with the Ashford Elementary School, on Westford Road from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Heritage String Band, playing 19th-century Americana Era Music. $15, adults; $25, families with children. Ice cream sundaes available for sale. Tickets: Ashford Town Clerk; 860-429-4402 or at the door. Benefits The Ashford Historical Society’s Museum Fund.
Sun. May 23
Handbell Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present St. Luke’s Concert Handbell Choir at 4 p.m. 860-928-4405.
Tues. May 25
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors group will hold the following in the Town Hall, lower level, this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. May 25 and 27; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 26; cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. May 26.
Wed. May 26
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Stars & Stripes' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Photo Contest
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret (Rt. 169) will hold a nature photography contest starting at 7 p.m. at the center. Free for CAS and QVPC members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.