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Wed. Sept. 22
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Square Dance' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Dairy Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- "Farmers, Cows and the Land," an exhibition about the modern history of dairy farming in Connecticut, is on display at the Roseland Cottage carriage barn through Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Free.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present an exhibit of members artworks at the Audubon Society on Rt. 169 through Sept. 30. Reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29. All welcome. This exhibit, "All Things Beautiful," is dedicated to the memory of Jane Lazendorfer. She was a gifted artist, a lover of birds and wildlife, and a committed member of our art guild.
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.
Sat. Sept. 25
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- The town's annual Positively Pomfret Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. all day at the Pomfret Recreation Fields.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Tri-State Cruisers hold their car cruise from 4 to 8 p.m. every Saturday at the Super Stop & Shop parking lot on Rt. 44.
Corn Maze
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department's Corn Maze, "Mezmer Eyes," is open from noon to 6 p.m. through Oct. 30. Fright Nights are Oct. 29 and 30. The maze is near the town's recreation field off Rt. 97. Benefits the PCS 8th grade class.
Music Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- The Day Kimball Healthcare third annual Heart of Rock & Roll fund-raiser will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at Allen Hill Tree Farm. Event proceeds will benefit Day Kimball Healthcare’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department. $25. 928-7141.
Fund-raiser for Vets
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present its Second Annual Dog Walk in support of NEADS “Canines for Combat Veterans” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. The group provides service dogs for disabled veterans at no cost. There is no cost to participate in the dog walk, however, donations and pledges will be greatly appreciated. Advance sign-up and pledge sheets can be picked up at WINY Radio, King Cadillac GMC, and the Putnam Animal Hospital and at www.winyradio.com or www.putnamct.us. The Putnam Lions also expect to have a number of pet education, animal welfare, and other related groups in attendance and will be sharing the day’s activities with the Putnam Family Day. 928-4960.
Celebration
WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free.
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Knights of Columbus and the Daughters of the Holy Spirit will hold an afternoon of worship, food and music, starting with a 4 p.m. Mass at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House, at 72 Church Street. $15. Benefits the Daughters' ministry to the poor in Appalachia. 860-928-0891, ext. 148.
DAR Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will hold a fund-raiser doll event from 2 to 4 p.m. at the chapter house on Wolf Den Road. $10. Reservations: 860-774-9457 .
Tues. Sept. 28
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level at the Woodstock Town Hall: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 28 and Sept. 30; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 29; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 29.
Toastmasters Club
DANIELSON --- The Toastmasters Club 4719 will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Room W106 at QVCC. Visitors welcome - particularly former Toatmasters who are "itchin'" to return to the podium. For information call Steve Rechner at 860-974-1050.
Wed. Sept. 29
Presentation
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage will present "The Power of the Press 1860: 1860 Presidential Election" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments served. Free to Historic New England members and students; $8 for nonmembers. Registration recommended - 860-928-4074.
Program
WAUREGAN --- The American Red Cross and the Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will hold a blood drive from 1:15 to 6 p.m. 1-800-REDCROSS.
Fri. Oct. 1
Rummage
WOODSTOCK --- The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 543 Rt. 169, will hold a Fall Rummage and White Elephant Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 2. Bake sale on Oct. 1. 860-923-2887.
Sat. Oct. 2
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon, Erika Wheeler concert, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. $30. 860-928-4948.
Fund-raiser Walk
POMFRET --- The 3rd Annual Abolish Breast Cancer 5K Race/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Endorsed by The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to benefit breast cancer research. Registrations received by Sept. 17 is $15 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and under. After September it will be $20 for adults. Registrations received by September 17 get a T-shirt. Pledges to Dana-Farber (DFCI) are encouraged but not required. With $75 in pledges the registration fee will be waived. Applications are available at winyradio.com by calling Bev Champany, 860-974-1202.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at the center off Pomfret Street at 9 a.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Oktoberfest
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph School 6th Annual Oktoberfest and Harvest Dinner will be held starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. Silent auction. Prices vary. Tickets at school office and at the door. 860-923-2090.
Sun. Oct. 3
Pet Blessings
PUTNAM --- A Blessing of Pets will be part of the Sunday liturgy at the Holy Spirit Provincial House Pavilion starting at 2 p.m. Rabies documentation required as applicable. Free but donations for Sister Eleanor's Pet Shelter appreciated. Register: 860 928-0891 ext. 148.
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present Town Administrator Doug Cutler's talk on Manasses Cutler of Northwest Ordinances fame (and his ancestor), at 2 p.m. in the Selectman's Chambers in Town Hall. All welcome. Free. Light refreshments will be served.
Tues. Oct. 5
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 5 and Oct. 7; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 6; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6.
Pot Pie Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will have its 18th annual anniversary chicken pot pie luncheon catered by G7 at noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. RSVP by Sept. 24, 860-974-0426.
Wed. Oct. 6
Flu Vaccinations
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors Association and Day Kimball Healthcare will hold a 2010 seasonal flu/pneumonia immunization clinic for all adults 18 and older from 10 a.m. to noon at the Town Hall, Room 1. Insurance and prices vary. Wear short sleeves.
Sat. Oct. 9
Church Conference
THOMPSON --- The 10th New England House Church Conference will be held in Thompson. Free, but registration required. 860-928-7658.
Ribbon Cutting
POMFRET --- The DEP, the town, the Connecticut Audubon Society and Northeast CT Council of Governments will take part in the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Airline Trail Pavilion and Informational Kiosk on Railroad Street. All welcome.
Sun. Oct. 10
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Walking Weekend Night Hike at 7 p.m. starting at the center off Pomfret Street. 3 to 4 miles. No dogs. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an afternoon walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free. Donations welcome. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Oct. 11
Nature Program
THOMPSON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bird's Eye View - Tethered Balloon Rides" from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. $10. Benefits the Center. 923-3439.
Tues. Oct. 12
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 12 and 14; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 13; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13.
Thur. Oct. 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Oct. 15
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- A Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Fall Teen Weekend starts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and ends at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 in the Lodge on Taft Pond Road. New teens welcome. $50. 860-974-3379.
Spaghetti Dinner
POMFRET --- A spaghetti dinner campership fund-raiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp 2011 Campership Fund. $10, adults; $7, kids 12 and younger. Tickets at camp registrar's office (860-974-3379) or at the door.
Sat. Oct. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at the center off Pomfret Street at 9 a.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will host an indoor flea market and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Register early for table. 860-928-7459.
Sun. Oct. 17
Walk-a-Thon
ASHFORD --- The 15th annual Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Walk-a-Thon will be held Oct. 17. Benefits programs at Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. For info and pledge sheets., call 860-684-4796.
Tues. Oct. 19
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 19 and 21; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 20; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior will host a flu shot and blood pressure clinic at 1 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring proof of insurance. 860-928-7459.