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Wed. March 14
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.
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
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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.
Wed. March 21
Sign-ups
PUTNAM --- Young Marines of Quinebaug Valley is having sign-ups for boot camp from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Putnam VFW. 860-634-3673 for info.
Fri. March 23
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 5:45 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Putnam, 175 Main St., downtown Putnam. 1-800-REDCROSS.
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.
Swedish Meatball
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will serve its authentic Swedish Meatball Supper, family style, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.$10 for adults; $5 for kids. Takeout available.
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.
Sun. March 25
Fashion Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The "Wind In Your Hair" fashion and hair show fund-raiser will be held at 2 p.m. at the first Congregational Church. Benefits Danielson's Women's Shelter. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Tickets at: Coc's Cottage, Fashion Bug in Webster, Panache in Putnam, Highlites Salon in Woodstock and Sun Run Gardens in Thompson.
Flood Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present a slide show and talk on the Flood of 1955 at 2 p.m. at the Ella Grasso Apartments Community Room on Ballou Street. Bring your stories, p hotos, journals or whatever you care to share about this event. Handicapped accessible. Light refreshments. All welcome. Park in the first lot on the right as you arrive, or on the street, where allowed.
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.