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Wed. March 7
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Susan Peifer's watercolor exhibit and sale through April 15 at the new center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Fri. March 9
What are Blogs?
POMFRET --- Pomfret Public Library will offer an introduction to blogging for older adults at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44, as part of the library’s Internet 102: Keep in Touch workshops. Free, call to register, 928-3475. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Boating Course
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Commission is present a CT Safe Boating Course for all boat and jet ski owners from 6:45 to 9 p.m. March 12, 14, 19 and 21 You must attend all four sessions in order to be eligible for the certificate. $5 for Thompson residents; $10 for nonresidents. Registration ends March 9 or when the class is full. 923-9440.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
Sat. March 10
Gala Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- Day Kimball Healthcare Deary Memorial Cancer Fund will present its annual gala with a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing, at the Gold Eagle Restaurant at the Laurel House. This year the gala honors the memory of Steve Bousquet. $30. 860-208-4456.
Tea Party
E. WOODSTOCK --- An American Doll Tea Party & Doll Fashion Show will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Benefits the May Memorial Library. $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets at library or through email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion of "Caleb's Crossing" by Geraldine Brooks, at 2 p.m. at the library. 963-6826.
Sun. March 11
Concert Fund-raiser
E. WOODSTOCK --- The local Heifer International group will present a cappella vocal ensemble's fund-raising concert, "Take Note," at 3 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. All welcome.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Gardens that Harvest the Rain" at 2 p.m. at the new center at Day Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
Mon. March 12
Senior Crafts
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is offering a Springtime or Easter card craft class for local senior citizens from 10 to 11:30 at the Louis P. Faucher Community Center. Free for Thompson seniors and $5 for others. Preregister by Jan. 29. 923-9440.
Tues. March 13
Toastmasters Meet
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC (Rm. W210). Visitors welcome. For more info, call 974- 1050.
Thur. March 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watches" at 6:45 p.m. March 15, March 17, March 22, March 29 and at 7 p.m. April 5. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Ag Conference
HAMPTON --- The AGvocate Program is sponsoring a conference for Agriculture Commissions on from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 24 at EastConn, 376 Hartford Turnpike. Space limited. $15. Register by March 15: by sending your contact information and a check for $15 made payable to the Eastern CT RC&D to: AGvocate, Eastern CT RC&D, 24 Hyde Road, Vernon, CT 06066.
Fri. March 16
'Spelling Bee'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" March 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1. 860-928-7887.
St. Pat Dinner
E. WOODSTOCK --- The E. Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with traditional meal and musical entertainment. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 10 and younger. 928-7449.
Movie Night
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will show the movie "The Help" at 2 p.m. for adults at the library as part of its new Movie Day on the third Friday of every month. Refreshments will be served. 963-6826.
Sat. March 17
Volleyball Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The 13th annual Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge fund-raiser will be held March 17 and 18 at Pomfret School. To enter a team, to be a sponsor or for more information call 928-9682 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Winter Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a Winter Tag Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the dining room. Early birds before 8:30 - $5. 974-1403.
Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- United Services' 11th annual “Irish Night” to benefit the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will be at the Inn at Woodstock Hill. Includes dinner, auction and Irish folk music entertainment. $40 pp. Call 774-2020.
Sun. March 18
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a walk at 2 p.m. starting from the new center at Day Road. Free to CAS members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Mon. March 19
Health Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "General Health with Dr. Murray Buttner" at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Register by calling: 963-6826.
Sat. March 24
Empty Bowl Project
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present an Empty Bowl Project fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. You buy a handcrafted bowl from Sawmill Pottery and they fill it with your favorite soup. $15. Raises money for the Interfaith Human Services of Putnam/Daily Bread. 928-4405.
Reconciliation Service
PUTNAM --- St. Mary of the Visitation on Providence Street will hold an all-day reconciliation service from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Priests available all day to hear confessions. Two priests available to hear confessions at all times from Putnam, N. Grosvenordale, Dayville, Moosup, Danielson, Willimantic. Anonymity is basically guaranteed if that is what you seek. Written materials available on how to go to confession and what to say and do. Greeters available. 401-474-3499.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watch" at 6:45 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fund-raiser Dinner
WEBSTER --- The Citizens National Bank 6th annual Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner and Silent Auction, sponsored by TEAM HAPPY ENDINGS and the Champany Family, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the 974-1202.
Mon. March 26
Agriculture Workshop
VERNON --- The UConn Extension GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) will present a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tolland County Extension Center on GAP food safety plans. No charge. Preregistration required: 203-407-3163.
Tues. March 27
Toastmasters Meet
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC (Rm. W210). Visitors welcome. For more info, call 974- 1050.
Wed. March 28
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Nature Photography Working Group" at 7 p.m. at the new center at Day Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. March 31
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a pancake breakfast and wildlife egg hunt (no candy) at 9 a.m. at the new center at Day Road. Breakfast: $5 per person. Reservations appreciated: 928-4948. Egg hunt is $2 per child or $5 for a family of three or more kids.
Egg Hunt
THOMPSON --- Thompson’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Thompson Common at the corners of routes 200 and 193. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 1:30 p.m. and the hunt begins at 2. For Thompson residents, children 10 and younger. Inclement weather: April 7. 923-9440.
Sun. April 1
Palm Sunday Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its 84th annual Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 2 p.m. Reception follows. 928-4405.
Breakfast Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- "Relay For Life team Citizen Crusaders is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 67 on Rt. 200. $7 per person; $4 for kids 7 and younger. 928-7921 ext.157.
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- World class pianist Frederick Moyer and his Jazz Arts Trio will perform the annual Rev. David Picciano Memorial benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut at 2 p.m. at the Tang Performing Arts Center at Rectory School. $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors. 779-5634.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Organic Lawn Care" at 2 p.m. Call for info, registration: 928-4948.
Thur. April 5
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watch" at 7 p.m. at the new center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Easter Social
PUTNAM --- An Easter Youth Social will be held from 3:15 to 5 p.m. in the Elementary School cafeteria for kids 10 and younger.