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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.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will sponsor an exhibit of members artworks, "Reflections in the Quiet Corner,-- at the Thompson Library through Nov. 30. 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.
Thur. Nov. 18
'Black Comedy'
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present "Black Comedy" at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 and at 4 p.m. Nov. 20 in the school's new Irwin Family Black Box Theatre, dedicated last month. $2 or two canned goods for the school's Thanksgiving Food Drive. Seating limited. Public welcome. 923-9565.
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- The French Canadian Genealogical Society will present “Genealogy on the Internet” at 7 p.m. in its library in the Old County Courthouse. Free. Limit 15. 623-8721.
Fri. Nov. 19
'Tastefully' 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.
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford Mercury is sponsoring a food drive for Project Northeast (food bank for the 10-town area), from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at WINY. Items accepted: Monetary donations, nonperishable foods and turkeys.
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.
Holiday Fair
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Betty Putnam Chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Rt. 169, near the Woodstock Fair entrance. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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.
Holiday Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church on Woodstock Hill will hold its annual Christmas on the Hill Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon, too. Handbell mini-concerts at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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 Riverside Commons Shopping Plaza at 4 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 from Grove Street and wind through downtown Putnam at starting at 5 p.m. Grove Street will close at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call WINY Radio at 928-1350. Rain date is Dec. 5.
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.
Mon. Nov. 29
Workshop
HAMPTON --- The AGvocate Program will present a workshop called "Tax Incentives to Protect Family Farms Without Breaking Your Budget" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center at the Little River Grange. 450-6007.
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.
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church on Rt. 6 will hold its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast and lots of gifts.
Tues. Dec. 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a pot luck luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring a dish to share. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
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.