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Wed. Nov. 9
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will sponsor an art exhibit, "Art in Winter" at the Thompson Public Library through Dec. 29.
Thur. Nov. 10
History Program
PUTNAM --- Fred Hedenberg, past president of the Aspinock Historical Society, will offer a humorous and informative presentation on local history and genealogy from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mary Gulden Dining Room at Day Kimball Hospital. Free. All welcome. For more information and to register, call 928-6541 ext. 2095.
'Zoda Tales'
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Sleepy Tales with Zoda" at 6:30 p.m. for kids. 963-6826.
Celebrity Bartenders
PUTNAM --- The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 will hold a celebrity bartender fund-raiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Someplace Special.
Fri. Nov. 11
Honoring Veterans
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a history program following its 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at Town Hall. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Boot Drive
The TEEG Santa Boot Drive kicks off from 6 to 9 a.m. at WINY. Drop off new boots appropriate for elementary school-aged children through teenagers. They will be distributed to students in Thompson, Putnam, Killingly and Plainfield. 933-6620.
Sat. Nov. 12
Meatball Supper
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults, $9; kids, $4. Tickets at the door. Takeout available.
Sun. Nov. 13
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit and sale, "Birds in Watercolor," by David Stumpo through Jan. 4 at the Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 13. 928-4948.
Soup Supper
WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Masonic Lodge 46 near the Woodstock Fair will hold a public all-you-can-eat soup dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. $7.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society is presenting an exhibit, "Journey Through Woodstock: Celebrating Woodstock's 325th Anniversary" from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through the end of the year. All welcome. Free.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present The Northeast Chamber Ensemble at 2:30 p.m. Freewill offerings taken. All welcome. Refreshments follow. 518-388-6070.
Mon. Nov. 14
Soil Workshops
STORRS --- The Natural Resources and Conservation Service is offering Healthy Soils Workshops for all those who grow from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 15 and 16. $10. http://easternrcd-ct.org/events.htm for more information.
Wed. Nov. 16
Relay Meeting
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of NECT is holding its first Team Captain meeting at 6 p.m. at Woodstock Academy. This is the only meeting for Early Registration with a discounted registration fee. Any team captain needing additional information should call Lisa at 377-9671.
Thur. Nov. 17
Art Meeting
DAYVILLE --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunshine Flower and Frame Shop, on Upper Maple Street. Program is on framing. All welcome. $5 donation suggested for nonguild members. 774-4250.
Fri. Nov. 18
'Tasteful' Feast
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual "Tastefully New England - A Moveable Feast," at 7 p.m. at The Harvest. Tickets, $45. 774-8001.
Sat. Nov. 19
Fund-raiser Auction
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School will hold its annual Auction and Pasta Dinner to benefit the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip. Dinner is from 5 to 6:30. $5. Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Gift baskets, tea cup raffle and bake sale. 974-1130.
'Tattle Tales'
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Read to Tattle" at 11 a.m. for kids. 963-6826.
Craft, Bake Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cupcake table to benefit TEEG (decorate your own cupcake for $1).
Spaghetti Supper
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen's parish will hold a spaghetti supper fund-raiser from 4:30 to 6:30 at the parish center on Rt. 197. $8 for adults; $4 for kids 12 and younger. Tickets available after Masses on weekend.
Sun. Nov. 20
Concert
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church has engaged world-renowned organist Stuart Forster to offer a free concert to rededicate the historic Doane Memorial Organ at the church at 4 p.m. Reception follows.
Tues. Nov. 22
Toastmasters
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC, room E243. Visitors welcome. 974- 1050.
Sun. Nov. 27
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will step off at 5 p.m. starting from Grove Street and going through downtown Putnam. Rain date is Dec. 4. Call WINY Radio to sign up.
Tues. Nov. 29
Heifer Meeting
PUTNAM --- A Heifer International Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library meeting room. All welcome. Fund-raising concert for March 11 to be discussed.
Farmland Workshop
CANTERBURY --- A free AGvocate workshop on preserving farmland will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center. Jennifer Kaufman, AGvocate Program Director, 450-6007.
Fri. Dec. 2
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Annie" at 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 11, 18. $20 for adults; $17 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
Sat. Dec. 3
Santa Breakfast
W. GLOCESTER --- The W. Glocester Elementary School community organization will present Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon at the school on Reynolds Road. Vendors wanted. Call 401-413-0108 by Nov. 18 to reserve vendor spot.
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ will hold a Sugar Plum Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Rt. 6. Breakfast served from 8 a.m.
Holiday Crafts
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip's Church on Rt. 44 will present its 27th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Lunch available.
House Tour
PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas House Tour to benefit the church's ministries from 4:30 to 8 p.m. five homes. Light refreshments in each home. Snow date Dec. 10. Reservations requested. 928-9705.
Sun. Dec. 4
Open House
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold a holiday open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments, crafts, cookie decorating. We will be collecting pet food and kitty litter at the door to be donated to local Animal Shelters. Free.
Wed. Dec. 7
Holiday Crafts
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Ring in the Holidays Story and Craft Session" at 4:30 p.m. for 1st through 4th graders. 963-6826.
Sat. Dec. 10
Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion on "Dragon House" by John Shors at 2 p.m. 963-6826.
'Nutcracker'
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of NE CT will present Ballet Theatre Company of West Hartford in its ninth annual production of “The Nutcracker” at 3 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $15. www.performingartsnect.org; 928-2946.
Tues. Dec. 27
Camper Game Day
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold a Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for prospective campers and returning campers ages 6 to 12 $10. Pre-registration requested. 974-1122.
Sat. May 19
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- The annual Relay For Life American Cancer Society fund-raiser will be held May 19 and 20 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.