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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.
Fri. March 4
Comedy
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will perform a comedy, “Southern Hospitality” at 7 p.m. March 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. March 6 in the school’s Irwin Family Black Box Theatre. $3 per person or $5 per couple. Benefits school’s Appalachia fund-raising efforts. Reserve by calling: 860-923-9565.
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.
Corned Beef
POMFRET --- The Christ Church of Pomfret will present a corned beef dinner Teen Program Fund-Raiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult $10; kids under 12, $5. Takeout. 928-7026.
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.
Mon. March 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will present a History of Pomfret segment at 12:30 at the Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. 928-7459.
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.
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 8 and 10; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 9; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 9.
Wed. March 9
Ash Wednesday
Office Closed
PUTNAM --- The Tax Assessor's office will be closed today.
Art Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Room of the Putnam Public Library. Elections of officers and Board of Directors will be held.
Service
WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold its Ash Wednesday Service with participation by members of the E. Woodstock Congregational Church and the First Congregational Church of Woodstock at 7 p.m. at the church on Bradford Corner Road. All welcome.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will present "Shall We Dance" at 1:30 at the Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. 928-7459.
Thur. March 10
Pomfret Library
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present a program, "Money Matters" for kids in grades 6 through 8 from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. at the library. A rep from Putnam Bank will speak about savings and investing. Part of the "Bee the Best You Can Be" spring series for middle and junior high kids. Register by March 8 - 928-3475.
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
Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a program on the History of the Connecticut State Police following the 7 p.m. business meeting at the Town Hall. Free. Refreshments. All welcome.
Sat. March 12
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., will hold a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Soup is On
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church will hold a Soup Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. $6. Tickets limited. Call 923-2431.
Corned Beef Supper
WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd on Bradford Corner Road will hold a corned beef supper fund-raiser at 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the church. Benefits capital improvement projects. $10. 974-2353.
Sun. March 13
Fund-raiser Play
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present "Women of the Gospel," a one-woman show by Linda Gray Kelley, at 2 p.m. at the Bradley Playhouse. Snow date: March 20. Benefits the Capital and Steeple campaign. $8 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger at WINY, Loomis, Wonderland Books, Woodstock Piano, the church office 9-12 M-F.
Play
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present "Fish Eyes" at 2:30 p.m. as part of its Music at the Meeting House series. Freewill offering welcome.
Tues. March 15
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 15 and 17; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 16; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 16.
Wed. March 16
Music Event
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a St. Patrick’s Day Musical Celebration for Senior Citizens at 12:30 p.m. at the Thompson Library/Community Center. Free to all local seniors. Light refreshments. Preregistration required. Call 923-9440 before March 11.
Thur. March 17
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., will hold a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Lawn Care Seminars
The UConn Extension Service will offer free Lawn Care Seminars. March 17 at Tolland County Agricultural Center in Vernon; April 7 at Windham County Extension Center in Brooklyn and April 14 at the New London County Extension Center in Norwich. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fri. March 18
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. March 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Swedish Meatballs
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Swedish Meatball dinner, served family style, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $9 adults; $4 kids. Tickets available at the door. Takeout available.
Pomfret Library
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present Amy Wood, author, at 2 p.m. 928-3475.
Tues. March 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. March 22 and 24; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 23; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 23.
Shootout
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present its annual Ray Brousseau-Rotary Senior High School Basketball Shootout at Putnam High. The girls tip-off at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30.
Wed. March 23
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will present "A River Runs Through It" at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. 928-7459.
Thur. March 24
Seminar
POMFRET --- The Abington Social Library on Rt. 97 will host a free informational seminar at 6 p.m., on organizing, protecting and managing your personal information. Reservations: 974-1674.
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., will hold a Woodcock Watch at 6:45 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. March 26
Fund-raiser Auction
The Northeastern Connecticut Relay For Life will hold its fifth annual goods and services auction. Benefits the Northeastern Connecticut Relay For Life. 860-208-4581.
Mon. March 28
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will hold a blood pressure screen at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. 928-7459.
Tues. March 29
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 29 and 31; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 30; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. March 30.
Wed. March 30
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., will hold a "Nature Photography Contest" at 7 p.m. Bring up to four nature photographs. Free for CAS members and Quinebaug Valley Nature Photography Club members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will present a spring flower sale from noon to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. 928-7459.
Thur. March 31
Pomfret Library
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "How are you Feeling" with nurse practitioner Annette Jacobuski-Konicki, for teens and pre-teens, from 3:45 to 5:30 at the library. Register by March 24 - 928-3475.
Tues. April 5
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will hold a town-wide Wii Bowling Tournament at 6 p.m. 928-7459.