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Wed. Nov. 3
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will sponsor an exhibit of members artworks, "Reflections in the Quiet Corner,-- at the Thompson Library Nov. 3 through Nov. 30. A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. All welcome.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret will host an art exhibit, "Inspiration from Land and Sea," by Lynne Anne Knight through Nov. 21 at the center on 189 Pomfret St. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 5
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Saw-whet Owl Banding at 7 p.m. starting at the center off Pomfret Street. $15 members; $25 nonmembers. Limited registration: 860-928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 6
Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a roast beef supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations suggested, but tickets will be at the door. Adults: $12, kids 12 and under $5. 860-928-4405.
Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a Fall Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Rt. 44 across from the Knowlton Town Hall, on Tremko Lane, rain or shine. Free admission. 487-5122.
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The Interfaith Human Services of Putnam and Daily Bread-Clothing Closet will hold a coat and clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Putnam United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Grove and Bradley streets. Clothing and sizes for all ages. Bring your own bags .
Craft Fair
DANIELSON --- The 2010 St. James Christmas Craft Sale is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6 and from 7:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 in the St. James Church Basement. Free. Benefits St. James School.
Holy Fest
QUINEBAUG --- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Thompson Memorial Post 10088 VFW will hold a Harvest and Holly Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post home on Rt. 131. Luncheon. Benefits community service projects.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior will host a turkey a-la-king dinner with seatings at 4:30, 5:45 or takeout. $10. 860-928-7459.
Sun. Nov. 7
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will host a program on the history of the Putnam Fire Department at 2 p.m. in the selectmen's chambers at Town Hall. Handicapped accessible. Fire Chief Norman Bernier and Fire Marshal and Assistant Chief Normand Perron will present their collection and talk on the Putnam Fire Department. All welcome. Free. Light refreshments.
Mon. Nov. 8
Sports Auction
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will hold a Sports Memorabilia and Art Auction from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Courthouse Restaurant. $5 at door. 928-6772.
Tues. Nov. 9
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 9; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 10; Dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 10.
Thur. Nov. 11
Thank You, Veterans!
Fund-raiser Bartending
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 will hold a fund-raiser celebrity bartending event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Someplace Special restaurant, downtown. Benefits local youth programs.
Sat. Nov. 13
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present local band Uncle Rhubarb at 2 p.m. in an event to benefit Daily Bread. Bring a monetary or food donation as your admission. Daily Bread needs: canned meat, soups and fruit, pasta, cereal, packaged side dishes and instant mashed potatoes. They can also use personal care items, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant. The library will also be introducing both their new logo and Kelley Shaw Wade, creator of the logo.
Harvest Supper
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd on Bradford Corner Road will hold a Harvest Supper with seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. $10. Benefits Capital Improvements Fund for Restoration of the historic building. 974-2353, or tickets available at the door.
Holiday Bazaar
PUTNAM --- The United Methodist Church on Grove Street will hold its Holiday Bazaar from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with luncheon service at 11.
Swedish Meatball
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., family style. $9 adults; $4 kids. Tickets at the door.
Sun. Nov. 14
Turkey Trot
THOMPSON --- A 5K Cross Country Turkey Trot will begin at 10:05 a.m. A 2.5K/5K Wobble (walk) begins at 9 a.m. at the West Thompson Lake. Benefits TEEG Food Bank and Thompson Trails. www.thompsonrec.org .
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday afternoon walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Free. Donations welcome. 928-4948.
Appreciation Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks Lodge will again offer a Veterans Appreciation Dinner FREE to local veterans beginning at 1 p.m. in their hall at Edmond Street. Guest speaker is Andi Grant of Avon, president and founder of Give2TheTroops. Non-veterans will be asked a $5 donation.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a free program, "The Burning Issue about Nathan Hale," by state historian Dr. Walter Woodward, following the 7 p.m. business meeting at the Town Hall. Refreshments follow. All welcome.
Organ Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Meeting House, home to the Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church on Rt. 44, will present, as part of its Music at the Meetinghouse series, "An Afternoon Organ Concert," at 2:30. Free will offering will be taken.
Tues. Nov. 16
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 16 and 18; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 17.
Wed. Nov. 17
Heifer Community
PUTNAM --- The Heifer International Community Meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. The group helps communities end hunger and poverty. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.heifer.org.
Fri. Nov. 19
'Tasteful' Event
POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Chamber of Commerce's food extravaganza, Tastefully New England, is at 7 p.m. at The Harvest. 860-774-8001.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a moonlight walk at 6:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Free to members; $3 to nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 20
Fund-raiser Auction
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School’s Auction to Benefit the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Class Trip will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Ziti dinner served at 5 p.m. is $5. 974-1130.
Supper
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen's parish will hold a spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the parish center at the corner of routes 131 and 197. $8 for adults; $4 for kids 12 and younger. 508-789-9874.
Crafts, Bake Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Artisan Market
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will present its annual Putnam Artisan Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Riverview Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. 420-8287.
Tues. Nov. 23
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs this week at the Town Hall, lower level: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 23, cancelled for Nov. 25; arts and crafts, cancelled Nov. 24; Dominoes, cancelled for Nov. 24.
Thur. Nov. 25
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 26
Santa Arrives!
PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will arrive at Rotary Park at 4:30 p.m
Sat. Nov. 27
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present hold its Holiday Nature Store Nov. 27 through Dec. 22 at the center on Rt. 168. Nov. 27 is tax free day. Call for hours: 860-928-4948.
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- St. Philip's Church on Rt. 44 will present its 26th consecutive Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food available. Free.
Sun. Nov. 28
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off near downtown Putnam at 5 p.m. For more information, call WINY Radio at 928-1350.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Turkey Tromp" at 2 p.m. starting at the center off Pomfret Street. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Dec. 3
'A Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19. $16 and $13. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Dec. 4
Breakfast With Santa
CHEPACHET --- The West Glocester Elementary School Community Organization will present Breakfast With Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. at the school on Reynolds Road.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Concert Choir of Northeastern Connecticut will present a concert, "Christmas through the Ages," at 4 p.m. Dec. 4 and at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Putnam Congregational Church, downtown Putnam. Tickets $15; $5 for students under 19. 860-974-SING.
Sat. Dec. 11
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a watercolor exhibition by David Stumpo, "Birds, Fluff and Circumstance," through Jan. 9. Opening reception is today from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Percentage of proceeds benefit the Center. 928-4948.
Sun. Dec. 12
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday afternoon walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Free. Donations welcome. 928-4948.
Sat. Dec. 18
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a moonlight walk at 6:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Free to members; $3 to nonmembers. 928-4948.