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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.
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. 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.
Performances
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Preparatory School Drama Club will present "Twelve Angry Jurors" at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 in the school's Irwin Black Box Theater. $2 donation requested to benefit the U.S. servicemen and women for Veteran’s Day. Seating limited. 923-9565.
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.
Spaghetti Supper
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy student and staff group, Family Related Effective Solutions for Humanity (FRESH), a charity designed to help Americans in need, will hold its first annual spaghetti supper at 6 p.m. at the academy fieldhouse. Auction follows. $10. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Church Event
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ on Rt. 169, will present "The Longest Night" An Invitation to Celebrate Light in the Midst of Darkness" at 5 p.m. 928-7405.
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.
BBQ, Dance
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a Texas-style BBQ and country dance with doors opening at 6 at the hall on Riverside Drive. $15. 923-2967.
Pasta Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Quinebaug Valley Young Marines will hold a fund-raising pasta dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Post on Providence Street. $6. 6 years old and younger admitted free. Takeout available.
Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for Black Comedy & Gorilla Girl from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Pomfret School's Hard Auditorium. 928-7887.
Holiday Fair
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Betty Putnam Chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a holiday fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Rt. 169 in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
'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.
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.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. $7. 923-2967.
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.
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.
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold its annual turkey shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Knights hall on Riverside Drive. Public welcome. 923-2967
Tues. Nov. 22
Toastmasters
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC, room E243. Visitors welcome.
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 library. 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.