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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. $10 for adults; children 12 and younger admitted. Free. 860-412-7221.
Hoops for Heart
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation and the Thompson Middle School and Creative Games are presenting a new event to raise funds for the American Heart Association – “Hoops for Heart,” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the gym. Students in grades 5 – 8 at Thompson Middle School will hoop with basketball and with hula hoops to raise money. To sign up or donate, call 923-9440.
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 Thompson Knights of Columbus is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. to benefit the Congregational Church of Putnam Steeple Fund. 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.
Tues. Feb. 22
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs this week in the Town Hall, lower level: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 22 and Feb. 24; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 23.
Heifer Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Heifer International community meeting has been rescheduled to 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. New Members welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation, with support from Oakwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, will present an ice cream social for seniors citizens at 12:15 p.m. at the Thompson Library. All seniors welcome. Call 923-9440 to reserve a seat.
Fri. Feb. 25
Irish Event
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Magic of Ireland" at 8 p.m. $35. 928-7887.
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.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will host a lasagna take-out dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $8. Take-out only.
Italian Dinner
WOODSTOCK --- The Senior High Youth Group will host an Italian Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and under. Take-out. 928-7405.
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.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs this week in the Town Hall, lower level: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. March 1 and 3; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 2; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 2.
Wed. March 2
Fund-raiser Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Silver Circle Gallery will host “NICA: Teachers for Teachers,” an art exhibition and sale to benefit a newly founded charity supporting education in Nicaragua, through March 27. The exhibit is a photographic essay by Putnam-based artist Lindsay Shaw Lehmann. Reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. March 4. Sales and donations directly benefit the teachers of Cincoyo, Nicaragua. Donations: "LFUMC (memo "Teachers for Teachers" c/o Living Faith United Methodist Church. 53 Grove St. Putnam 06260.
Fri. March 4
Italian Cabaret
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Music Association and the Putnam High School Music Department will host an Italian Dinner Cabaret starting at 5 p.m. at the PHS cafeteria (parking and entrance behind the high school. Snow date: March 5. Tickets in advance: $8 for adults (age 10 and up) and $6 for youth (age 9 and under) and senior citizens (age 60 and above.) $10 at the door for adults and $6 for youth and senior citizens. Takeout available. Benefits music programs at PHS. 933-6837.
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.