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Wed. Feb. 2
Library Teen Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Wii Wednesday for grades 5-12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16 and March 30 at the library. 963-6826.
Fri. Feb. 4
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Kitchen Witches" at 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 and 13. Please bring a nonperishable food item(s) for the local food banks. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
Open House
DANIELSON --- The Learning in Retirement group will host a free Open House and Musical Presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium of QVCC on Maple Street. Refreshments. Snow date is Feb. 5. All welcome. 774-1327.
Sat. Feb. 5
Chili Cook-off
POMFRET --- The sixth Annual Chili Cook-off and second annual Cornbread Contest will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Christ Church of Pomfret. Snow date is 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 6. $7 for adults; $4 for children 11 and under. Benefits "The Road to Beulah" Pilgrimage August 2011. 928-7026.
Book Sale
MANSFIELD --- The Friends of the Mansfield Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at the library on Rt. 89. Donations welcome.
Sun. Feb. 6
Annual Meeting
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society Annual Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. Dessert pot luck, business meeting. Program: Chamberlin Mill.
Mon. Feb. 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will enjoy "The History of Pomfret" program at 12:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. 974-0426.
Wed. Feb. 9
Rehearsal
POMFRET --- The Concert Choir of Northeast Connecticut will have registration at 6:30 and rehearsal at 7 at the Christ Church. All singers welcome. 860-821-0082.
Fri. Feb. 11
Speaker
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Preparatory School will present author and Cambodian genocide survivor Loung Ung as part of its Distinguished Speaking Program and weeklong celebration of International Day. All welcome. Free.
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Kitchen Witches" at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 13. Please bring a nonperishable food item(s) for the local food banks. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present "Culture and History of American Tableware" following its 7 p.m. business meeting at the Community Room at Town Hall. Refreshments. Free. All welcome.
Sun. Feb. 12
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an Owl Walk at 5 p.m. starting from the center at 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. $5 for members. $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Bake-Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The Abington Congregational Church will hold a tag and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the church on Rt. 97. Snow date: Feb. 19.
Church Breakfast
THOMPSON --- The Bible Fellowship Church will present a Valentine Breakfast for Women at 9 a.m. No charge. Reservations: 800-621-6807.
Yard Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a yard/estate sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter from Livery Street door. Snow date Feb. 19. 928-4405.
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Kitchen Witches" at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 13. Please bring a nonperishable food item(s) for the local food banks. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
Chocolate Sale
BROOKLYN --- A Sweetheart Chocolate Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Federated Church Fellowship Hall on Rt. 6. Breakfast will be served consisting of Lee's Southern-style biscuit sandwiches and coffee.
Dinner Dance
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph School Home and School Association will hold a Valentine Dinner Dance fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. Benefits Class of 2011 graduation. $25 pp; $40 per couple. 923-2090.
Valentine Tea
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford will hold a Valentine Tea from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the church on Rt. 12. $6; $4 for kids 6 and younger. 508-987-9909.
Sun. Feb. 13
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a Full Moon Walk at 6:30 p.m. at Trail Wood Sanctuary off Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an afternoon walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood Sanctuary off Kenyon Road. Free. 928-4948.
Tues. Feb. 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a monthly bird walk at 1 p.m., starting from the center at 189 Pomfret St. in Pomfret Center. Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers.
Fri. Feb. 18
Multicultural Event
DANIELSON --- Rotaract will present “A Fashion and Cultural Extravaganza” at 6 p.m. at QVCC. Benefits Roots of Development, an organization that is dedicated to helping impoverished communities in Haiti obtain the resources they need to manage their own development. $100 for adults; children 12 and younger admitted. Free. 860-412-7221.
Sat. Feb. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a an Owl Walk at 6 p.m. at Trail Wood Sanctuary off Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will hold a “Camper Game Day” for children, ages 6-12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the 4-H Lodge on Taft Pond Road. Lunch. To pre-register, call 974-1122. Pay a $7 fee each child at the door. Weather permitting we will have sledding and a snowman contest.
Lent Program
PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center on Liberty Highway will present "Preparing for Lent," an all-day program with lunch, starting at 9 a.m. Donations accepted. 928-7955, ext. 105.
Sun. Feb. 20
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present an afternoon walk at 2 p.m. starting from the center at 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. Free for members. $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Thompson Knights of Columbus. 928-4405.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Mountain Lions" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the center at 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 23
Nature Photos
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will host Nature Photography Contest Night at 7 p.m. with the Quinebaug Valley Nature Photography Club. All welcome. Free for CAS and QVPC members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. Feb. 25
Irish Event
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Magic of Ireland."
Workshop
KILLINGLY --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild is sponsoring a one-day workshop, "Introduction to Oil Painting" at Killingly Public Library. $75. To register, call 774-4250.
Sat. Feb. 26
Turkey Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a turkey pie supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on Main Street. $9 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. 928-4405.
Sun. Feb. 27
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present An Afternoon for Trail Wood Winter Fund-raiser: "Stroll, Story, Stew and Song," from 1 to 5 p.m. Call for directions and more information: 928-4948.
Tues. March 1
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome. 974-0426.
Sat. March 5
Spaghetti Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford will sponsor its 12th annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance starting with cocktails at 6 and dinner at 7 at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. $20. Benefits the ACS Relay For Life. 928-2731.
Organic Conference
MANCHESTER --- Connecticut’s largest organic conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Manchester Community College, sponsored by CT NOFA and the college. The state’s premiere organic education event features keynote speaker Shannon Hayes, Ph.D., a third-generation family farmer. www.ctnofa.org.
Spaghetti Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford will sponsor its 12th annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance starting with cocktails at 6 and dinner at 7 at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. $20. Benefits the ACS Relay For Life. 928-2731.
Sun. March 6
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present wildlife paintings by Susan Peifer through April 11. Opening of the exhibit will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. March 6. 928-4948.
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Stevesongs" at 2 p.m. at Hyde Cultural Center. Family show tickets $10; $12 at door. 928-2946.
Tues. March 8
Pancake Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Shove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free will donation. 928-4405.
Wed. March 9
Office Closed
PUTNAM --- The Tax Assessor's office will be closed today.
Fri. March 11
Garden Conference
STORRS --- UConn is sponsoring an all-day conference, the 2011 Garden Conference, at the Lewis B. Rome Commons on the UConn campus. $80 per person if postmarked on or before March 4. $90 if postmarked after March 5. www.2011garden.uconn.edu