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Wed. Nov. 24
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.
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.
'Real Gift'
PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center on Liberty Highway will present "The Real Gift" family sharing program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All welcome. Free. RSVP by Nov. 26 by calling 928-7955 ext. 105.
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.
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present "Pomfret Then and Now" by Town Historian Walter Hinchman at 7 p.m. at the Old Town House on Town House Drive. Free. 963-0292.
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.
Holly Fair
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd on Bradford Road will hold a Holly Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations collected: Non-perishable food items for Woodstock's Food & Fuel collection and for the troops, to be sent to Iraq and Afghanistan via Hangers of Putnam and local veterans groups.
Victorian Fair
POMFRET --- The annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Church on Rt. 169. Homemade luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits several local outreach programs. Free. 928-7026.
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.
Sun. Dec. 5
Christmas Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church will present the Chepachet Christmas Choral Concert at 2:30 p.m., featuring the Greenville Vocal Ensemble. It is part of the Music at the Meeting House series and is in memory of Kathryn Steere, founder of the Music at the Meeting House series. Refreshments. All welcome. Free but free will offering taken. chepachetfreewill.org.
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.
Santa Breakfast
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Lodge 46 Masonic Lodge will hold Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m.
'Real Gift'
PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center on Liberty Highway will present "The Real Gift" family program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All welcome. Free. RSVP by calling 928-7955 ext. 105.
Santa Breakfast
POMFRET --- Breakfast with Santa will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pomfret Community School. Pictures with Santa, activities. Benefits Children's Room, Abington Social Library. $7 for adults; $4 for kids 10 and younger. 974-1674.
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.
Caroling
POMFRET --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret, on Church Road, will hold Caroling on the Commons around the bonfire at 5 p.m. Refreshments follow at 6 in the Fellowship Hall. 928-7381.
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.